The USB to RS232 Serial Adapter is a single cable solution to share network resources providing USB host to host communication. It supports TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX protocols and constructs USB networks up to 17 PCs.Connect serial devices and modems to your notebook or desktop USB port in a snap. StarTech.com's USB to serial DB9 adapter is the fast and easy way to add a reliable RS232 serial port to USB enabled computers. It's compatible with all popular PDAs, modems, printers and bar code scanners, so you can connect it your way.
Features
Single Cable USB to Serial communication
Supports RS232 Serial Interface (standard 9-pin serial)
Converts a standard 9-pin serial port to USB
Thin cables and light weight makes it portable and easy to carry
USB610A USB to RS232 Serial Adapter USB host to host communication Single cable solution to share
No external power needed, it draws power from the USB connection
Provides serial connectivity to legacy free PCs
Add an additional RS-232 serial port to any computer with USB
Ideal for connecting serial devices to laptops or tablet PCs through the USB port
Complies with USB Specification v1.1(0) & USB CDC v1.1
Additional
Specifications
Compatibility: O/S
Platforms: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, Macintosh (excluding OS X)
Standards:USB 1.1,Type A; erial: DB9 Male
Buffer: 96 bytes for both upstream and downstream data flow Cable
length: 1 foot
Data transfer rate: Supports serial data transfer rates of up to 1 Mbits/sec
In the box: Cable,data sheet No external power needed, it draws power from the USB connection Add an additional RS-232 serial port to any computer with USB
This handy adpator works with virtually all software that uses an RS-232 serial port. If you are a developer, this device works superbly with SerialPort. It can be used directly with the SerialPort API. Connect barcode scanners, RFID scanners, scales, caller ID units, sensors, GPS receivers, smart card readers, modems, printers ... virtually any RS-232 device to your computer using the USB port. Use the adapter directly from a USB port, or via a USB hub. The converter is powered by the USB port, so the hub must be powered. This adapter works with Windows XP, Win2K, WinMe, Win98SE, and with Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, and Linux (2.4 kernel and later). These devices are known by many names: USB-Serial adapters, USB-PDA adapters, and USB-RS-232 converters.
