What's this data port on my cable remote for?

Factual Questions
1

I was changing the batteries on the remote for my cable box tonight, and I notice there was a data port of some kind in the battery compartment. It looks about shape of an ethernet RJ-45 port, only a little larger. The pin configuration is different, there are six pins right in the middle, arranged 2x3, not in a line at the bottom like an ethernet port.

Anybody know what that is for?

2

JP1 programming interface for UEL remote controls. Basically, it’s used to program the remote with additional functionality and device compatitibility.

3

Gah! That’s supposed to say “UEI remotes”.

4

Cool! I bet I can blow that up real good! Hey Comcast, my remote doesn’t work anymore!

5

Neither does my spelling ability, apparently. “Compatitibility”?? :smack: