USB to Serial Port Adapters
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USB to Serial Port Adapters I have HPTuners and AutoTap, both of which use a serial port connection. My new laptop, with Windows XP, that I bought doesn't have a serial port.
I know people have had issues with adapters before, but I don't know which ones NOT to buy and which ones work well.
Any help is appreciated on what to buy or NOT buy. THANKS!!!
I know people have had issues with adapters before, but I don't know which ones NOT to buy and which ones work well.
Any help is appreciated on what to buy or NOT buy. THANKS!!!
Keyspan is the HPTuners recommended adapter and worked well for me with XP and the HP Serial cable.
EDIT: Bill you sneaky SOB.... Beat me by seconds.
EDIT: Bill you sneaky SOB.... Beat me by seconds.
Last edited by Black X; May 22, 2008 at 11:09 AM. Reason: Bills got mad posting skills
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When it comes to these adapters, there are only a few manufacturers of the chipsets involved. But the individual implementation may vary, especially with no-name brands. Stick with a name brand, such as Belkin, and you should be good. Better yet, call the software company of the product you are interested in, and ask them which chipsets (or even adapters) that they support.
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They aren't compliant in their adherence to the 232 standard. They are considered to be loose standards devices. Depending on what they are talking to, it may be a critical portion of the standard for the other device.
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