Re: usb to serial
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On 05/04/08 02:44, Charlie wrote:
> On Sun, 4 May 2008, Ron Johnson engaged keyboard and shared this with us all:
>> --} On 05/04/08 00:54, Charlie wrote:
>> --} [snip]
>> --} >
>> --} > I have used a USB to RS232 Cable for some years with Linux Debian,
>> coupled to --} > an external dialup modem and it worked a treat without
>> fault. It was not a --} > fancy brand named cable, just one that I picked
>> up in a computer shop, and --} > was about 1 metre long I think? I haven't
>> used it with testing for about 3 --} > months because I now use satellite.
>> So something may have changed since then? --}
>> --} What does it's lsusb entry look like?
>
> Unfortunately I can't tell you because I no longer use it. But it was plugged
> into a four port comsol powerless USB hub, and was found by pon without any
> problems. I have forgotten how I set it up, no wait, I used it straight from
> the install of Sarge, and then it just kept working. I never had reason to
> query it or if I did, I have forgotten.
>
> Sorry I can't be of more help. the modem was a Maestro Woomera dialup modem if
> that's any help.
All you need to do is plug the adapter into an open USB jack. No
need for modem, kernel module, etc.
- --
Ron Johnson, Jr.
Jefferson LA USA
We want... a Shrubbery!!
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