USB - RS232

[digimick]

Does anyone know if there is an RS232-USB converter that does not require an additional device driver. i.e. Windows XP has the driver built in. To expand this converter creates a virtual com port.

Many Thanks,

digimick

 

[Sympology]

I have an unbranded one and that didn't need any drivers, but I guess some may. Any reason why it can't?

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[digimick]

I think I may have to purchase a few to find one that does not need drivers unless you could possibly tell me where you got yours from and possibly a part number.

Thanks

 

[RichLee]

It looks like Maplin sell one - their website indicates that the driver is built in to XP.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=34449

Order code is A86AN £24.99.

Regards
Richard

 

[avanderlaan]

The Maplin site says "software supplied" which seems to indicate that an OEM driver is required.

 

[digimick]

I thought the same as you avanderlaan until you read the faq

Q)Does the software/hardware have Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher for Windows XP - Cameron
A) Drivers are built into XP

Will give this a shot!

Many thanks RichLee.

 

[aich69]

Here's another (if you haven't bought already)

http://www.usbnow.co.uk/p47/USB_2.0_to_RS232_Adaptor_+_1M_Cable/product_info.html

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