StarTech.com 1 Port USB to Serial RS232 Adapter - Prolific PL-2303 - USB to DB9 Serial Adapter Cable - RS232 Serial Converter (ICUSB232V2)

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RS232 cables can be simple parallel wires or twisted pair up to 15 m (50 ft.), and 1,200 m (4,000 ft.) for RS422 and RS485 applications.

Displaying products for Rs232 Cables - from our range of leading brand manufacturers. Rs232 To Usb Cables Some devices will only connect to your computer using a port called "RS232 Serial Port". This port was used on old computers before 2003. To do so, the UART circuit is "bridged" to USB interface. The USB interface has the CDC class descriptor (Communication Device Class), and the USB host driver maps this USB device into a virtual COMnn port with nearest available number, so PC applications can use it as an usual COM port. Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista 32/64-bit, Windows 7, Windows 10 and Mac OS 10.12.1. Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 2012 R2, Windows 2008 R2However in 95% of cases, it will fail to automatically install the drivers. So you have to install drivers manually. COM port is another name for a serial port on a computer. Computers no longer have COM port but the driver for a serial to USB adapter may create a virtual COM port so a legacy serial device can connect to the computer. MicLIVE™, the industry’s first AI-optimized audio mixer, simplifies your podcast production. View Now

When you plug a USB to Serial Adapter like the USA-19HS into a Windows 10 machine, it should appear in the Device Manager under Ports (COM & LPT). If you do not see this heading, go to the View menu and make sure Show Hidden Devices is selected. If you still do not see your adapter, you will need to install the manufacturer's driver for your device. A USB to serial adapter that uses the FTDI chipset. The chipset manufacturer, Future Technology Devices International (FTDI), is a Scottish semiconductor company specializing in USB interfaces. Verify RS232 device is connected to COM PORT number between 1 to 4. This is a MUST, else it will not work.

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If install STILL failed to install the drivers or above "Prolific..." device has a yellow triangle next to it, then: Install the driver file from the disc that came with the RS232 Device. Data rate depends on the length of the cable. Speeds shown are at maximum cable length. Longer distances can be achieved at lower speeds.