Monoprice USB to Serial Converter Cable 3ft (DB-9M / USB-A Male)

A USB to Serial Converter Cable (DB‑9M / USB‑A Male), 3ft is a cable that allows you to connect a device with a DB‑9 (also known as RS‑232) serial port to a computer or other device with a USB‑A port.
The cable has a DB‑9 male connector on one end, which is the standard connector for serial communication, and a USB‑A male connector on the other end, which is the common USB connector found on most computers and devices.
By using this cable, you can connect devices such as modems, routers, serial consoles, industrial equipment, or other devices with a DB‑9 serial port to your computer's USB port. This enables you to communicate and transfer data between your computer and the serial device.
The cable is typically 3 feet (approximately 91 centimeters) in length, providing a convenient distance for connecting devices that are in close proximity to each other. However, different cable lengths may be available depending on the manufacturer and product options.
When using this cable, it's important to install the necessary drivers or software provided by the manufacturer, as it emulates a serial port over USB. This allows your computer to recognize and communicate with the serial device as if it were directly connected to a physical serial port.
Overall, a USB to Serial Converter Cable (DB‑9M / USB‑A Male), 3ft is a useful tool for connecting legacy serial devices to modern computers or devices that lack a native serial port.
Features:
- Uses the Prolific® PL‑2303 chipset
- Supports automatic handshake mode
- Works with cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, modems, and ISDN terminal adapters
- Supports Windows® 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit), macOS® 8.6 and higher, and Linux® (NOT compatible with Windows 8)
- Supports remote wakeup and power management
- Frees your RS‑232 ports for other uses or provides an RS‑232 connector for PCs without a serial port

NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS 8!!

Note that, although the packaging indicates that there is a manual included with this device, there is no manual included. We will get this discrepancy corrected as soon as possible.
Note that the drivers on the CD are contained in the ProlificPL‑2303 directory. However, newer drivers have been released. Click here to download the latest drivers.