Unfortunately installing the USB to Serial adapter in Mac OS X isn’t as intuitive as it is in other OS’s. So here’s the steps to install our part number SW-1301 or other USB to Serial adapters that use the prolific chipset:
(make sure the cable is not currently connected to the computer)
1 - Find and [...]
Extensions extensions extensions. Got some amazing devices you need to connect and running into distance problems? Well here’s a list of some common connection types and what you can do to extend them.
First we’ll start with USB extension cables. USB can only be extended up to 15 feet unless you use some [...]
We have recently recieved some calls from customers who are haveing problems getting the USB to serial, part number SW-1301, to work with Windows Vista. The lastest driver is sometimes required for it to install and work properly with Windows Vista. Here are some instructions on how to install the USB to serial driver on a Windows [...]
We had a customer who was having problems installing the prolific USb to Serial adapter. For some reason the install couldnt find the drivers. The following instrucitons helped resolve his problem.
1. Open the Device Manager
2. Right Click on USB-Serial controller D
3. Select Update Driver
4. If asked, don’t have the hardware wizard search the [...]
If you have a Mac and want to uninstall the PL-2303 USB to Serial driver then you’ll need some luck and some terminal skills. We do not support removal of prolific drivers, but these steps should do the trick.
Follow these steps:
1. Open “Applications-> Utilities-> Terminal”. You need to create ID & password first on NetInfo [...]
If you need to get a USB to Serial adapter working with your palm pilot try these steps. These steps are from the Palm Support Knowledge Library at http://kb.palm.com/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBCGI.EXE?New,kb=PalmSupportKB,CASE=obj(919),ts=Palm_External2001
Solution ID: 919
Can’t synchronize through USB-to-serial adapter
If you cannot perform a HotSync® operation after plugging the USB into the serial port adapter, the serial port [...]
So initially I thought this product was intended for loan sharks, mob bosses, and any other profession where breaking people’s thumbs was the order of the day. Turns out, it’s another iteration of the ever-popular USB to Serial Adapter, with a twist, literally. This USB to Serial Adapter (Thumbscrew Version) has the standard screws that [...]
We sell a number of USB to Serial adapters that will allow you to connect a serial device to a USB port on your computer. Installing the drivers will set up a COM port in the device manager, and from then on your computer will think that it is using a serial communication port.
Generally [...]
Our prolific USB to Serial adapters now support WinXP 64 bit edition. The driver will be up momentarily. Until then, you can download the driver from prolific’s support site.
We are having our USB to Serial Adapter tested with NI’s Labview. To see the results click here.