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If there are RS232-to-USB adapters why are there no USB-to-RS232 serial adapters?
RS-232 serial ports are far slower than USB ports. With very few exceptions, devices that use USB ports would be impractical to use on a serial port.
Is there such thing as a universal USB serial adapter?
They do make universal USB serial adapters. They are very affordable.
What companies manufacture USB serial adapters?
Cisco manufactures USB serial adapters. They manufacture really good quality USB serial adapters, which you can use on the go, without a problem. They are sold at Walmart, Amazon, and many other stores. The cost is good for the quality of the product that you are buying.
Where can one find USB to Serial adapters for purchase?
One can purchase USB to serial adapters from many stores or online. Amazon and ebay have many for sale or one can purchase from Walmart, Best Buy or Staples.
Do I need any special equipment to put an adapter USB to serial?
Connecting an adapter USB to a serial port is very simple. All you need to do is purchase a USB Serial Adapter. These range in price from $6.00 used to upwards of $30.00 new. http://www.Amazon.com provides several USB serial adapters to purchase online.
Do USB mini adapters provide the same power as the full sized adapters do?
Yes, the USB mini adapters provide the same power as the full sized adapters.
Where can I buy a USB serial adapter and how much?
You can buy USB serial adapters at most retail outlets and computer supply stores. Depending on pin requirements, length of cables etc. they can cost anywhere from $9 and up.
What does prolific-usb-to-serial comm port mean?
That means that you're using a USB to Serial adapter like this: http://sewelldirect.com/usbtoserial.asp Prolific is one of the companies that makes USB to Serial chipsets, and when you are using one of their adapters it will show up on your computer like that. Many newer computer do not have serial ports on them so you need a USB to Serial adapter to be able to use serial devices with your computer. If you have a laptop and you're using a docking station then it might have a USB to Serial adapter inside of it which is using the Prolific chipset.
What are the USB network adapters used for?
USB Network Adapters connect to the USB port on your computer and make wireless networks possible. You can find USB Network Adapters online on sites like Amazon or you can go to your local Wal-Mart or BestBuy.
Which one of these USB wireless adapters should you go with?
There are many USB wireless adapters on the market today. Some of the top rated USB wireless adapters include the Cisco Linksys, Link Xtreme, Belkin Wireless N+, and TRENDNet.
Is usb ports the same as serial ports?
No. The term serial port refers to the older 9 or 25 pin, male connectors on the back of a PC. They were used for connecting to modems, certain printers, and mice.A USB port, while it is technically a type of serial port, it is incompatible with the old type of serial port. A USB port gets information about the device from the device, while the old type serial port simply transmitted data. USB to serial adapters do exist, but compatibility can be a challenge.
Are there any USB adapters that are compatible with old record players?
There are no USB adapters for record players, but you may be able to use a S/PDIF connection.
