Rosewill RCW-617 1ft. USB to Serial (9-pin) DB9 (RS232) Adapter

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*shrug* Didn't work. System saw it... installed drive... <!>vista and windows 7 Manufacturer Response:Dear Valued Client,We are sorry for the inconvenience this might have brought on you. We try to present the most trustworthy items to our customers. The challenge you are obtaining could be caused by a driver problem. Please try updating your drivers from Microsoft's site. If you are nevertheless having a challenge, please give us a call at 800-575-9885 so we could further help you. We appear forward to hear from you soon.Thanks,Rosewill Customer Care

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Performs fantastic with linux. It identifies itself as a Prolific 2303. I enabled the pl2303 module in the kernel, and it functions fantastic for logging into Cisco Pix's and several other networking devices such as Alvarion and Trango wireless broadband radios.As generally, Newegg got it right here with the quickness. None.

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Low-cost Challenging to install. Lastly got it to install below Vista by following the directions for the "A" series Vista drivers, letting the install fail, and letting Vista "find a resolution" - which was to run Windows Update and download an updated driver.

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The unit worked very first time on 3 unique Computer's.Installation was extremely straightforward once the right driver is downloaded.Quite happy with this unit. I installed it in a client site with non-technical customers and have received no complaints. The old serial barcode scanner is operating exactly as it did on the old Computer. The CD in the box did not contain drivers for Windows Vista or Windows 7. I had to download the right driver from the web page offered by 'AK':http://www.prolific.com.tw/eng/downloads.asp?ID៳That mentioned, as soon as I had this driver the installation was easy. The adapter will assign itself a unique COM port if you plug it into a unique USB port. Make certain you generally plug it into the same USB port each and every time or you will have to reconfigure either the COM port of the adapter or the COM port utilized by your computer software (the former is a lot less difficult, btw).

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Drivers installed/set up/ and operating in two minutes. I didn't encounter any driver install problems like some have had. XP SP2 did not auto-detect, but the included disc had the driver so this is not an concern. Fired correct up immediately after driver install...no issues. The mini-disc was slightly utilised when I got it. Somebody left their finger print. Get in touch with CSI! I went the cheapo route with this a single so I could hook up my GPS. Performs sweet. Please note the bolt gender of what you're adapting. This a single has male bolts as does my GPS cable so they don't lock with each other. If you're picky and require a device continually connected, you may well want to watch the bolt gender for a clean set up. It's a the moment week speedy plug in for me so I went low cost and "modified" my GPS cable. Operates nice.

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operates with Vista 32 does not function with Vista 64-Bit Business. No way No how. Rosewill claims there driver performs with Vista 64. They even have it listed in the files title. But it don't perform. Manufacturer Response:Dear Valued Customer,We are sorry for the inconvenience this may have brought on you. We attempt to give the most dependable goods to our clients. The challenge you are obtaining might be due to the unit being defective. We would be a lot more than content to replace this unit for you. Please email us at rma@rosewill.com for your replacement. We appear forward to hear from you soon.Thanks,Rosewill Buyer Care

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Worked with vista without having difficulty None Employed to hook up a clients weatherstation, utilised integrated drivers.

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None The only driver that functions with this is the Vista driver ONLY. Waste of fifteen bucks for me... Manufacturer Response:Dear Valued Customer,We are sorry for the inconvenience this might have caused you. We try to supply the most reliable products to our prospects. This unit supports Windows 95ኾኾSE/ME񳏀/XP/Vista. The drivers for XP and earlier Windows are included on the CD that comes with the unit. If you are nonetheless having difficulties, please give us a call at 800-575-9885 so we may additional help you. If you are in need to have of a replacement, we would be a lot more than content to replace this unit for you. Please email us at rma@rosewill.com for your replacement. We look forward to hear from you soon.Thanks,Rosewill Customer Care

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It performs as soon as you go out on the Net and uncover some generic drivers. Neither the included CD or the Rosewill website had drivers for XP for this adapter.

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low-cost not worth it I bought back in feb Had to get startech unit 30+ bucksat least it worked Manufacturer Response:Dear Valued Client,We are sorry for the inconvenience this may well have caused you. We try to give the most dependable merchandise to our customers. The challenge you are getting may be caused by a defective unit. We would be much more than happy to replace this unit for you. Please e mail us at rma@rosewill.com for your replacement. We appear forward to hear from you soon.Thanks,Rosewill Buyer Care

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It operates. Windows vista found the drivers as soon as i connected it. None

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Makes it possible for the use of serial elements in computers that do not have serial ports. Was plug & strategy in Ubuntu Linux - serial ports show up as /dev/ttyUSB0 Ƒ, 2). I don't like the way the securing screws operate. Your serial device plugs into this device, each have turn knobs, and you use these tiny nuts that both sides screw into.

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On a DELL notebook with Windows Vista, operates fine with DATAQ DI-194RS, Garmin eTrex, and onset HOBO temperature logger. no issues

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Functions just fine and seemingly stable as a USB to serial converter must. The drivers do perform from disk, but it is tricky determining which one to use (I chose incorrect ones at first). Note the details on the drivers For the cost, I will deal with the driver issue. Works properly as soon as setup.

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low cost value dont function

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Functions excellent - Vista 32-bit found it instantaneously! Didn't even want to install any drivers! None! I use this with an added cable to connect my Vista 32-bit House Premium Laptop to my Vintage Commodore Amiga 2000 Pc. Functions fantastic for old school file transfering through "NULL MODEM" connection!

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Worked, with a couple tries. Hooked my G@#$%N 76 GPS to my new Pc which doesn't have serial 9 pin. Transferred a tiny quantity of position/route information to a nicely-known free of charge photo-map plan with wonderful results. Was substantially cheaper than related oem item. Took a likelihood receiving this one particular, paid off. Newegg as usual got it right here snappy and right! Took a handful of minutes for Vista to hunt down a driver and a tiny glitchy on transfer at 1st try, but I switched ports and did the job in the finish. Connector doesn't screw together right, but who cares, it's not on a battleship more than right here, so it works fine. GPS says 'transfer complete', but it's incorrect,wait for the plan to ack. the upload prior to closing. Guess it has to get the information out from the cable itself?

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Function flawless following installing the driver (very essential) also this has a quite prevalent chip located in higher end models(so if you loose the cd you can always come across the driver on the web). Works just fine with cisco console cables setting it to 9600 and no flow manage (setup recommended by cisco.) None. This has a actual chip in it. you can locate a cheapo (as i fell for also) that will not operate for most factors. At least i got my money back and got this 1. YAY!Its significant to know that they have a good chip on that board in the adapter pl2303 is a genuinely great 1.

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none Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for contacting Rosewill We humbly apologize for the confusion this might have triggered. Please kindly note that RCW-617 does not support 64bit system. We have requested our webmaster to edit the item specs on our web page. Please let us know if you would like us to obtain an RMA for you form Newegg. Thank you very much for your understanding and assistance. Sincerely,VincenzoRosewill Support Team So don't purchase if you gave Vista 64

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It gives a serial port on a machine with none right after it's fixed. It wouldn't work. It was attempted on two various machines. It's not even a Rosewill - it's a Prolific. w/e It price Ű, so it would have been stupid to waste time and shipping to return it, (would cost much less to just purchase a distinct 1) so I ripped it apart to uncover that the heat shrink on the shield was in 2 pieces and appropriate at the split, the shield was sitting on a surface mount component. I taped it up, put it back together and it worked fine. Come on, guys, let's take two seconds to look at it just before you send it out the door, huh?

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Nice straightforward to use shape, 11" cord is excellent for my wants, Installed drivers from mini CD onto Vista Property Premium with no conflicts or issues in Device Manager. Good cost Does not function for what I got it for as it looks like it is not fully RS232/DB9 compatible. A am an Ametuer radio operator and wanted to use this to program my radios. Attempted it with 3 well-known radio programing softwares and all gave me a 񔽴 Error" It did function with RT's Com Port test software program though but I don't use there programing software program. Even tweeked the Com Port advanced settings to see if this would help. Checked this error code on the MS web site. Feasible incorrect driver. Went to Rosewill website and downloaded the one they had there and located it was older then the supplied driver. Installed anyway and had conflicts and complications when I checked the Device manager. Gave it 2 eggs since it might work for some points but what superior is that. If this item works for you, wonderful just don't loose your supplied drivers on the mini CD or at least till they update the 1 on there web site.

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None DOA Initially and last Roswell product.Not worth returning Manufacturer Response:Dear Valued Client,We are sorry for the inconvenience this could have brought on you. We try to give the most dependable products to our shoppers. We would be additional than content, if below warranty, to replace this unit for you. Please e-mail us at rma@rosewill.com for your replacement. We appear forward to hear from you soon.Thanks,Rosewill Consumer Care

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following in installing the driver worked extremely grate as i expected....for the drivers for WINDOWS 7 get them hear http://www.usbgear.com/USB-Serial-Adapter-Drivers/ n/a

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It will function if you search for other prolific drivers Roswills drivers dont support vista 64 do a bit of looking for " pl2303 vista 64 " and come across a driver for a comparable adapter (almost all of them use the same chip) that works, took me 15 min to get it working

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none comes with mini cd with 2 drivers. both the A and D version driver install on windows XP pro. i can not pass data from cisco switch or router over serial thru this adapter. i have tried crossed and straight adapters on the serial including a single working driver