Technical Note: 20011004146

Cabling Specifications

(Maitre'D 2002, and later versions of Maitre'D)

Cabling for the different devices

Workstation to printer

(Maitre'D Code: Orange to Blue / Green)

Workstation to Cash Drawer

(Maitre'D Code: Orange to Blue / Green)

Maitre'D Server to Room Charge Server

(Maitre'D Code: Orange to Yellow)

(Maitre'D 2002-2003)

For the network version

Using a HUB

Using a HUB, you are using standard straight connection RJ-45 patch cords.
4 twisted pairs cable (Grade #5 or better)

RJ45 Connectors

If you wish, you can use coaxial cable (RG-58 A / U) with BNC connectors

Direct Connect

When you are direct connecting (meaning networking only 2 computers, without using a HUB), you need a cross-connect patch cord.
Here is the pinout for such a patch cord:

Pin 1-------------------Pin 3
Pin 2-------------------Pin 6
Pin 3-------------------Pin 1
Pin 6-------------------Pin 2