Converter for USB 2.0 To DB9 Serial RS232

Ξ April 26th, 2007 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Geek |

Well, my newest laptop doesn’t have a DB9 serial connector and I have some older peripherals that do, like my Magellan Meridian GPS.  I also have a need to connect to various network appliances and Cisco devices through their serial connection.  So, I found a converter that works.  The  USB 2.0 To DB9M Dongle Serial Pc/mac Compat. RS232 is available for under US$20 at Amazon.com or TigerDirect.  It is plug and play and for me is working with both Windows XP SP2 and Suse Linux.  I didn’t link to the converter on purpose, but you can just search for the converter name on Google.

 

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