Table 3 DB-9 pin assignments DB-9 Corresponding Pin DB-25 Pin Signal Function ----------------------------------------------- 2 3 RD Received data 3 2 TD Transmitted data 8 5 CTS Clear to send 7 4 RTS Request to send 6 6 DSR Data set ready 5 7 SG Signal ground 4 20 DTR Data terminal ready 1 8 DCD Data carrier detect