CablesToGo 2Port Authority USB Serial DB9 Adapter - Blue

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The USB to DB9 Serial Adapter from Cables To Go provides the connection between USB and the traditional RS-232 serial port. The adapter is designed for connections to Cellular phone, PDA, digital cameras, modems, or ISDN terminal adapters through your USB port with over 230 kbps data transfer rate. Since the adapter uses no IRQs, it is perfect if you need many serial devices attached to your PC.

Features:

Connectors: One USB A to DB9 Male
Cable length: 13 inches
Supports automatic handshake mode
Over 230kbps data transfer rate
Supports remote wake-up and power management
96 byte buffer each for upstream and downstream data flow
Easy installation
Works with cellular phones, PDA, digital cameras, modems, and ISDN terminal adapters
Frees your RS-232 ports for other uses
No IRQs, no IRQ conflicts
Color: Blue

Note: For orders shipping to Florida or California, please add 5 days to your lead time

About Cables To Go

Cables To Go is quickly becoming the leading expert in the connectivity industry. By focusing on computer and electronic connectivity, using only the finest components and the latest construction technologies to optimize cable performance, and ensuring compliance with industry specifications, Cables To Go continues to succeed in their mission of delivering custom-made cables at an affordable price.

Cables To Go started in 1984 in the back room of a small Dayton, Ohio computer store. Over two decades later, their popularity continues to grow and they've become a leading manufacturer and distributor of computer cables and connectivity solutions.

When you choose Cables To Go, you'll receive the highest quality connectivity products, a lifetime warranty on all cables, and free hands-on technical support that continues long after you've received your order. Join hundreds of thousands of customers, and make Cables To Go your one stop source for connectivity.

Specification	Description
Model	26886, 26886-, RPD26886
UPC	757120268864
Accessory Indicator	Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Benefits	Connect a USB and RS-232 port easily and get a data transfer rate of over 230KbpsSupports automatic handshake mode, remote wake up an
Cable Length	1-3 ft.
Cable Type	Adapter
Capacity UOM	mAh
Country Of Origin	China
Description Header	Increase your versatility.
Display Catalog Number	55008871
Included in the Box	USB to DB9 serial adapterInstallation CD
Included Qty x Type	1 USB to DB9 serial adapter
Interface Supported	USB
Left Connector(s)	1 USB A
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Part Number	26886
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	0.0
Model	26886
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Length	13
Product Type	Adapter
Product Weight	0.35
Product Weight UOM	pounds
Required to function	IBM-compatible PCIntel® Pentium® processor 200MHz or aboveCD-ROM driveAvailable USB portWindows&re
Right Connector(s)	1 DB9 male
Supported Languages	English

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"This works great as long as you are on XP 32-bit. If you are on a 64-bit machine it will BSOD your box when you run at a speed of 19200. No matter what I plug it into, speed 19200 works for about 1 min then I get a BSOD with Multiple_IRP_Request errors...." Read Full Review »

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"this adapter works great with my Dell laptop running XP

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i purchased the one with 3ft cable ,just what I needed. if you buy one of these you will be pleased! "

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"This adapter functions as advertised on XP, Vista and Windows 7 boxes. Setup is effortless and it just works. I've bought six and never had a problem. "

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"I needed this adapter to connect a (home automation device) CM11A X10 serial interface to my Vista machine which had no serial ports. This works flawlessly and I felt was purcased for a fair price. The only negative comment I can make is that it did not come with software drivers. My Vista Home Prem …" Read Full Review »

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"I needed to make a serial connection so I could access equipment to initialize a TCP/IP connection. That's when I found out that not a single computer we owned had a serial port. The only one we had was an old laptop that couldn't run the software that was required.

This does exactly what it was …" Read Full Review »

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