Re: usb to serial
On Sun, 4 May 2008, Ron Johnson engaged keyboard and shared this with us all:
>--} 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.
Bus 005 Device 003: ID 0403:6001 Future Technology Devices International, Ltd
FT232 USB-Serial (UART) IC
HTH
Charlie
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