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This USB Serial RS232 adapter allows you to add a serial port through
USB. It is an extremely useful device if you have a slim laptop that doesn't
have any serial ports, or if you already used up all your ports with other
devices. Comes in retail pack with drivers on CD.
This adapter uses PROLIFIC Chipset. You can find a lot of info on GOOGLE
about it. You need to install drivers to use it. Please follow these
installation steps:
1. Connect the cable to your computer
2. Device manager will show "New Hardware" dialog
3. You will be asked for drivers.
4. Plug in the CD with drivers and select the folder with drivers
5. You can attach your serial device after drivers are installed
6. Device manager will show COM port as "Prolific USB-to-Serial" COM5
7. Use this COM port from your communication app
Prolific cables have slightly better compatibility than Cypress. However,
different USB Serial adapters have different incompatibilities. The most
compatible are IOGEAR cables that you can get for $40-50 from large
stores. In particular, this cable is incompatible with GARMIN GPS, as
so are many others except for IOGEAR.
This adapter is bulk-packed. That means it does not come in a nice
color box. It comes in a package with carton back as pictured.
If you misplace your CD
the drivers can be downloaded here
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