RS-232 and PC Accessories
RS-232 Break Out Box
Everybody Hates this Stuff...but now It's Easy!
Make 95% of modems, printers, terminals and SMDR Ports work in 10 minutes with our easy to follow instructions in our Tech Bulletin!
- 24 DIP Switches
- 10 Two Color LEDs
- No Battery Needed
- Includes Jumper Wires
- Plastic Case with Lid
Be sure to read our RS-232 Diagnosis Tech Bulletin!
If you still don't want to mess with a Break Out Box, take a look at our RS-232 Smart Cable (below). It's all automatic... you leave it on the job and you're done!
Part Number: TOO8Q Price: $35.95
The World's Easiest Way to Make RS-232 Connections!
If you're intimidated or confused by RS-232, or you just don't want to mess with it, the Smart Cable is for you! Connect it, flip the one switch to the right or left until both lights come on, and you're done. It does it all for you automatically!
It Really Works!
Part Number: HND6J Price: $64.95 ||| 3+ Price: $62.95
RS-232 Relay provides a dry closure, generated by a PC.
Very quick and easy to use!
Comes with a program you can run (from a batch file or Windows Scheduler) to turn the relay on or off. Also comes with VB source code so you can turn the relay on or off from your own custom program.
Requires a serial port or USB to Serial adapter on the PC. Has a modular jack to allow use with a modular cable for the dry closure. Provides a Form A dry closure.
Part Number: MON4C Price: $69.95
Static Shocks are the #1 Cause of Phone and PC Problems!
Static Shocks can cause lots of problems. Here are some examples:
Lost files on a PC
- PC Crashes
- Network Crashes
- Irratic Lighting or Operation on Phones
- Dropped Calls on Phones (Cut-offs)
- Telephone System Crashes
- Painful shocks to the ear, mouth or finger
Static Strip cut to size (with scissors) and applied to the Phone
When the heating system goes on, the static problems start! Heating systems dry the air as they heat it. When air dries out, static electricity builds up and damages electronic equipment that gets hit by shocks. Since phones and PCs are constantly touched by users, they're the items most likely to be effected.
A lot of people think they get shocks "from" things, but they don't! You actually build up a static charge by moving around, even moving your feet slightly under the desk. The body acts kind of like a battery (or capacitor), collecting the electric charge. The same thing happens when you comb your hair on a dry day, moving the comb through your hair keeps building up a static charge until your hair is standing straight up!
The electrical charge built-up in your body is going to leave your body taking the path of least resistance to ground - like a file cabinet, door knob, phone or PC. If it's just a little charge, like less than 1000 volts, you won't see or feel it. If it's a big charge, which can go up to 50,000 volts, you're definitely going to see and feel it!
Your phone or PC is never going to store up electricity and shock you because it's attached to ground at some point (usually through the AC power cord). The electricity in your body builds-up, with no way to get to ground until you touch something. If that something is your phone or PC, you send 50,000 volts through the delicate electrical components - which usually ends up with something screwy happening or the system crashing.
When you hold a handset to your head, your ear or lip is about as close as it can get to the elements in the handset, which are attached to ground. When the charge in your body is big enough, it will jump from your lip or ear to the element in the handset, shocking you and the phone in the process. Same thing happens when you put your finger on a key on your phone or keyboard. Your finger is mighty close to a switch that's connected to ground. I've even heard of a receptionist with braces on her teeth getting a shock that made her gums bleed from her phone (it didn't do the phone much good either).
Didn't have those problems 20 years ago? That's true, but there were no PCs back then and telephones didn't contain microprocessors (small computers) that go nuts when hit with 50,000 volts. The real way to stop the Static Electricity is to humidify the air. You can get furnace mounted humidifiers that will solve the problem 100%. You can also treat carpeting and other fabrics, which will get rid of most of the problems. A 50-50 mix of Downey Fabric Softener and water sprayed on the carpet every few months does wonders. Wearing a Wrist or ankle strap connected to ground at all times will fix the problem, but it's a 'little' inconvenient.
Many of our customers have found that our Anti-Static Strip is the quickest, easiest and cheapest solution. Our inexpensive Strips are easily cut with a scissors, and stuck to a place that you are likely to touch just before you touch your phone or PC. Take a look at the pictures (above).
The wire from the Static Strip MUST be grounded. The easiest place is usually the little screw in the middle of the wall plate on the nearest AC outlet, but any ground will work fine. What if you don't connect it? The Static Strip won't do anything at all. You MUST attach the 7' wire to ground!
Can you afford to live with the problems caused by Static Electricity?
Part Number: MIS9O Price: $6.95 ||| 3+ Price: $6.50 ||| 10+ Price: $5.95
You really feel dumb when the system crashes because you touched a card... and that's all it takes!
I'm telling you this because I've done it (accidentally, because I was too lazy to wear my wrist strap). It's kind of scary to see people streaming out of their offices towards the phone room... with obvious malice! At least they didn't have any weapons.
Part Number: HND1N Price: $14.95
This is an EMERGENCY!
Problem Solved!
You can't plug this cube in without our Emergency Cord
How many times have you needed to squeeze one more cube onto a power strip? Now you can!
If you need to fit two more, use our Double AC Emergency Cord (below).
Keep one in your bag, and a few in your truck!
Part Number: MIS4S Price: $2.49 ||| 10+ Price: $2.29
Our Emergency Cord with SOCKET allows you to plug a power cube into a full power strip, and it gives you an EXTRA SOCKET that stands up about an inch from the plug
Part Number: MIS4R Price: $3.39 ||| 10+ Price: $3.10
Our Double AC Emergency Cord is great if the Strip is Full!
Now you can fit two cubes. where you couldn't even fit one!
Part Number: MIS4T Price: $5.29 ||| 10+ Price: $4.89
Part Number: SWI9T Price: $3.99
Reduce Cut-offs
Increase Modem Speed
It only seems like Magic!
The MODEM FILTER filters noise you can't hear...
Some modem problems are caused by common mode noise and spikes on the phone line.
You can't hear these noises, but they affect:
- The speed the modem connects at (modems retrain to find a dependable speed)
- The data rate or throughput of the modem (greatly effected by errors causing data to be retransmitted)
- How often calls are dropped
If you have common mode noise on your line, the MODEM FILTER will immediately fix these problems!
Because of the Modem Filter's design, it also stops common mode spikes on the line that can damage your modem.
Easy to Install:
Plug the Modem Filter into the modem, and plug the line cord into the Modem Filter.
No other connections or power needed.
NOTE: We also have a Modem Protector™ with a Modem Filter built-in, which will control the loop current on your line as well as eliminate common mode noise, letting you achieve the maximum modem speed possible on your particular phone line (as well as preventing damage to your modem from high loop current).
SINGLE LINE MODEM FILTER
One pair passes through Filter (RJ-11).
Part Number: WAL4P Price: $15.95
TWO LINE MODEM FILTER
Two pairs pass through Filter (RJ-14).
Part Number: WAL4T Price: $19.95
Modem Disconnects?
Speed Falls Back?
Modem Stopped Working at a Hotel?
Many PBXs put out way too much loop current for a tiny PC Card Modem. Worry Free Connections in any Hotel, Office or Home...So what happens? It Burns Up at the WORST possible time!
The Modem Protector™ with FILTER:
Automatically regulates the loop current from the phone company or a PBX to 25ma.
- Prevents PCMCIA Modems (PC Cards) and Faxes from being blown up!
- Protects your modem if you accidentally plug it into a digital phone jack that was not designed for analog phones or modems.
- Fixes UNFIXABLE modem connection problems if you have high loop current.
- Also works on fax modems, fax machines and phones that have problems with high loop current.
- Includes lightning and surge protection for your modem, and even the phone that's plugged in with it!
- Small and lightweight with a 6' flexible modular line cord, it stores easily in your laptop's case.
- Allows for fastest data connection possible.
- Helps stop garbled data and disconnects.
- Combines our Modem Filter with our Modem Protector™, all in one easy to use device.
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Buy one now, or wait until you blow up your modem when you need it most!
See our Modem Protector™ Tech Bulletin to see how The Modem Protector™ protects your modem.
See our Loop Current Tech Bulletin for complete technical information on Loop Current.
Part Number: WAL4O Price: $52.95
Put one in front of every phone, except the DSL Modem or Router.
ADSL is delivered over a regular working phone line (it can be on a dedicated pair). Since voice or modems use from about 300 to 3000 hertz, DSL uses the remaining bandwidth - and there's a lot of it, which gives you the broadband speeds.
The DSL Filter filters out all audio over 4000 hertz, so you don't hear the hiss and noise of the data on the phones, and at the same time any harmonics of voice above 4000 hertz don't interfere with the DSL data.
If you still hear data noise on the phones after installing a DSL Filter, try putting two DSL Filters in-series.
NOTE: If DSL is delivered on a dedicated pair (without dial tone), a DSL Filter isn't necessary. That's usually called SDSL, but some phone companies will agree to put ADSL on a dedicated pair without dial tone.
IN-LINE DSL FILTER
In-Line DSL Filter
All phones plugged into this filter will be filtered. Simply plug the filter in-series with each modular phone, answering machine, regular modem etc. NEVER put it in-front of the DSL modem!
As an alternative to putting a filter in front of each phone, you can put one filter at the demarc, so all of the phones are in-series with that filter. That requires you to put the DSL modem on a dedicated or spare pair, so there is no filter in-front of it.
Part Number: MIS6Q Price: $4.29 ||| 3+ Price: $3.79 ||| 20+ Price: $3.39
2 Line IN-LINE DSL FILTER
Same as our 1 Line DSL Filter (above), but both pairs are filtered.
Part Number: MIS6H Price: $5.59 ||| 3+ Price: $4.89 ||| 20+ Price: $4.59
DSL Y-ADAPTER
DSL Y-Adapter
Has a short cord and 2 jacks. One is filtered for the phone(s), and the other one is unfiltered for the DSL modem.
Quick and Easy to install!
Part Number: MIS6E Price: $4.29 ||| 3+ Price: $3.89 ||| 20+ Price: $3.49
1 Line WALL JACK DSL FILTER
Unbelievably easy to use!
Wall Phone DSL Filter
Has a regular modular jack on each side...
One for a phone (filtered), and one for the DSL modem (unfiltered).
Installs in seconds without tools!
Just flip out the tabs, put the Wall Phone DSL Filter on top of your existing wall phone jack,
flip the tabs closed, and you're done!The wall phone hangs on the front. Plug a modular cord for a desk phone into the side of the DSL Filter. There's even an unfiltered jack if your DSL modem is going to be next to this jack.
It can't be easier!
Part Number: MIS6P Price: $4.79 ||| 3+ Price: $4.29
2 Line WALL JACK DSL FILTER
Same as our 1 Line DSL Filter (above), but both pairs are filtered on the jacks. Use with wall and/or desk phones.
Part Number: MIS6N Price: $5.19
RJ-31X ALARM SYSTEM IN-LINE DSL FILTER
RJ-31X Alarm System In-Line DSL Filter
Has an 8 pin plug and jack.
This filter simply plugs in to the RJ-31X jack, and the alarm system plugs into the filter. Takes only a second to install!
NOTE: The RJ-31X Alarm System DSL Filter filters the DSL signal from the alarm system, but you still need DSL Filters in-front of all of the telephones.
Part Number: MIS6M Price: $21.95
OUTDOOR DSL FILTER in a WEATHERPROOF BOX
Outdoor DSL Filter / Splitter in an Outdoor Box
1 Line DSL Filter in a Weatherproof Box has terminals for the CO line from the Phone Company (Network), filtered terminals for the phones (Voice), and unfiltered terminals for the DSL modem (Data). Click on the open box above for a bigger picture.
Even if you don't need the DSL filter, this is an inexpensive Outdoor Terminal!
This terminal DOES NOT contain lightning protection. Be sure to install it after the lightining protection from the Phone Company.
Part Number: MIS6J Price: $32.95 ||| 10+ Price: $30.50
THIS IS MAGIC!
Run 2 PC's from one Network Cable!
Our Ethernet Cable Splitters defy the laws of Networking... Well not really, they just use them to our advantage!
10 and 100 BaseT Ethernet (CAT5e) uses only TWO PAIRS out of a FOUR PAIR Cable! Use one of our Ethernet Splitters at each end of a cable run to put Two PCs on One Cable, by using all four pairs.
These devices won't work with CAT6 / Gigabit Ethernet, since that uses all four pairs to get you the higher speeds.
NOTE: These are not a Hub or Switch! You still need two ports on your existing Hub or Switch to use the Ethernet Cable Splitters.
MAGIC ETHERNET 2 FROM 1 ADAPTER
Adapter pictured above, specially made to fit vertically between jacks on a Patch Panel!
Part Number: SWI9G Price: $14.49
ECONOMY ETHERNET SPLITTER
NOTE: The Economy Splitter can be mixed with the Magic Adapter (above). The Magic Adapter looks a lot neater on a patch panel because it's not hanging down.
Part Number: SWI9E Price: $6.95 ||| 10+ Price: $6.59
HUB ETHERNET SPLITTER
Plug the two RJ-45 plugs into two ports on the hub. Plug a regular Patch Cord into the jack, which goes to the Patch Panel.
Put one of our Ethernet Splitter at the Workstation end to put 2 PC's on 1 Cable.
Part Number: SWI9N Price: $7.99 ||| 3+ Price: $7.59
Monitors Pins 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 20.
Bi-Color LEDs: Green (+), or Red (-). Male to Female Connectors.
This is a really handy and inexpensive tester for quickly troubleshooting RS-232 problems if you don't have a breakout box!
Part Number: HND6I Price: $11.95
Male to Female Connectors. Plug Jumpers into Pins for Temporary connections.
Part Number: SWI8N Price: $7.99
Solder jumpers onto the board for permanent connections. Great for changing configuration of molded cords. Male to Female.
Part Number: SWI8O Price: $7.99
Swaps Transmit and Receive pins so you can use a printer or terminal as DTE or DCE.
Keep one in your case!
Part Number: SWI6P Price: $4.99
Make sure you can get the job done!
Both Male and Female DB-25's at each end gives you the flexibility to hook up your terminal or laptop for programming to a serial printer, for SMDR or whatever!
Ribbon cable rolls up into a very compact space (about 3" by 3").
Be sure to see our Gender Changers and DB9-25 adapters below!
Part Number: SWI6L Price: $29.95
You may need 2 or 3 of these... One for the SMDR Port, one for the Property Management System port, and one for the serial port on the Call Accounting System.
Both Pin 1 and Shield Grounds. Uses Silicone Avalanche Diodes for Maximum Protection.
Part Number: MON8E Price: $36.95
Keep some in your case!
DB-9 Male to Male Gender Changer
Part Number: SWI8R Price: $3.99
DB-9 Female to Female Gender Changer
Part Number: SWI8S Price: $3.99
DB-25 Male to Male Gender Changer
Part Number: TOO8R
DB-25 Female to Female Gender Changer
Part Number: TOO8S Price: $3.99
Be Prepared!
Includes Everything you Need to Make an RS-232 Connection (see individual items above):
- DB-9M to DB-25F
- DB-9F to DB-25M
- DB-9 Male to Male
- DB-9 Female to Female
- DB-25 Male to Male
- DB-25 Female to Female
Part Number: HND7H Price: $8.99
DB-25 Female to DB-9 Male Adapter
Part Number: TOO9M Price: $3.49
DB-25 Male to DB-9 Female Adapter
Part Number: TOO9L Price: $3.49
The Pins are NOT inserted into the DB connectors, so you can make up any kind of RS-232 cord in minutes. You will need our Insertion / Extraction tool, below.
Keep some of these in your case, with our Insertion Extraction Tool!
DB-9 Male to RJ11 6 Pin Adapter
Part Number: SWI9S Price: $2.59
DB-9 Male to RJ45 8 Pin Adapter
Part Number: SWI6Q Price: $2.59
DB-9 Female to RJ11 6 Pin Adapter
Part Number: SWI9R Price: $2.59
DB-9 Female to RJ45 8 Pin Adapter
Part Number: SWI6R Price: $2.59
DB-25 Male to RJ11 6 Pin Adapter
Part Number: SWI9Q Price: $2.59
DB-25 Male to RJ45 8 Pin Adapter
Part Number: SWI6N Price: $2.59
DB-25 Female to RJ11 6 Pin Adapter
Part Number: SWI9P Price: $2.59
DB-25 Female to RJ45 8 Pin Adapter
Part Number: SWI6O Price: $2.59
Part Number: HND5A Price: $3.99
Crimps both RS-232 Pins and Spade Lugs used in Telephone Sets. See our Male and Female Pins below.
Part Number: HND1P Price: $12.95
RS-232 MALE Crimp-on Pins (Bag of 100)
Part Number: SWI6J Price: $7.50
RS-232 FEMALE Crimp-on Pins (Bag of 100)
Part Number: SWI6K Price: $7.50
Twinax (IBM) to RJ-45. Uses Pins 5 & 4.
Part Number: SER6T Price: $21.95
For mounting drives, cards and motherboards in cases. Includes standoffs for mounting the mother board!
Part Number: HND6H Price: $6.95
Part Number: HND5B Price: $3.99
Standard shorting pins for headers. Used in Computers, Phones, Circuit Cards.
Don't start "pinning" without them!
Part Number: SWI6M Price: $0.12
The most popular cables, at great prices!
6' DB-9 Male to DB-9 Female Cable
Part Number: SWI9L Price: $3.99
6' DB-25 Male to DB-25 Female Cable
Part Number: TOO9I Price: $4.99
6' DB-9 Female to DB-25 Male Cable
Part Number: SWI8T Price: $5.95
6' DB-9 Female to DB-25 Male Null Modem Cable (2-3 crossed)
Part Number: SWI9M Price: $5.99
6' Centronics (Printer) Male to Female Cable
Part Number: SWI9J Price: $14.99
10' Centronics (Printer) Male to Male Cable
Part Number: SWI9O Price: $5.99
15' Bi-Directional Printer Cable
Part Number: SWI9B Price: $21.99
Extend the cable that comes with a Digital Camera, GPS, or other USB device with an 'A' type plug.
Part Number: MIS6S Price: $8.95
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