The USB to Serial adapter, a great little device, however often it comes with lots of frustrations and time consuming setup procedures. Here are 5 things to make your life easier when buying and installing a USB to Serial adapter:
1. Choose a USB to Serial adapter with a FTDI or Silicon Labs chipset.
2. Only buy an adapter with a low-cost Prolific chipset if you plan on using it on older operating systems.
3. Use the latest drivers when installing the USB to serial adapter.
4. Read the installation / setup guide BEFORE attempting to install the adapter.
5. If you run into problems, make sure that the dealer offers qualified tech support.
As always www.USconverters.com offers highly qualified and efficient online tech support for all our products. Check out all our USB to Serial adapters.
