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title: "USB to RS232 Extensibility Cable"
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# USB to RS232 Extensibility Cable

Part #: 170873-000

![USB to RS232 Extensibility Cable](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blt5633c3132b765e85/69fce850594c4207201d674a/url_USB-to-RS232-Extensibility-Cable-600x320-1.png)

## Product description

- Locking USB-A feature for secure connection to the router with a robust thumb screw

- DB9/RS232 connection does not require external power

- Provide OBD-II support (R920 with OBD-II cable)

- Enables GPS data transfer through serial interface

## What's included

- Cable only

## Resources

- [USB to RS232 extensibility cable quick start guide](https://customer.cradlepoint.com/s/article/USB-to-RS232-Extensibility-Cable-Quick-Start-Guide)

- [USB to RS232 extensibility cable data sheet](https://cradlepoint.com/datasheet/usb-to-rs232-extensibility-cable/)

## Compatible hardware

### Endpoints

- [Ericsson Cradlepoint S700](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/endpoints/s700-series/)
- [R980](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/endpoints/r980/)
- [R920](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/endpoints/r920-series/)