There are several available but few good ones. Do not get one that says "Serisl to PDA" adpater. They don't work. This is a tried and true good one from Keyspan: http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/USA19HS/ available at CompUSA: http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=309975&pfp=cat3 Saeligue Corp has the FTDI chipset units that work well: http://www.saelig.com/ftdi.htm This is a very low cost unit that has worked well: http://store.yahoo.com/gomadic-new/onepiusbtors.

I've connected the USB to Serial adapter but it's on Com Port 5 (or higher) and your software only has Ports 1-4. This issue applies to the c\temp software only. This has been resolved with the new version of the MDAS-Pro software. If you do not have a copy of this software, please contact us.

Though some users report significant performance improvements when using USB, there is generally no major advantage over a serial connection, assuming the PC is properly configured with no serial port IRQ conflicts or other odd problems caused by other devices such as internal modems, Palm-pilots, etc. USB has the main advantages of convenience and easy installation.

If your laptop does not have a serial port, it should have a USB port. You will need to purchase a USB to serial converter. Most any brand will work okay. You shoud be able to pick these up for less than $20.00 at any computer supply store, Office Depot, Radio Shack, online, etc. They are cheap, don't buy used. Our experience indicates that the less expensive units work better with our type of product.

No. Quatech USB to serial adapters do not also included hubs. However, you can purchase third-party USB hubs to add additional USB ports to your system. The maximum data rate for USB 1.1 is 12 Mbps. USB 2.0 devices are capable of speeds up to 480 Mbps. Quatech USB 1.1 compatible serial adapters can reach speeds of 460.8 kbps--more than fast enough for most serial peripherals. Thus, there would be no advantage to implementing USB to serial adapters on the USB 2.0 standard. No.

The DSU/QSU/ESU/HSU-200/300 adapters operate in Full Duplex mode by default. The boards may be optionally configured by the user for Half-Duplex with RTS, Half-Duplex with DTR or Half-Duplex with Auto Transmitter Control modes of operation

The USB specification allows for up to 127 USB peripheral devices to be used in a single system. Quatech 1-8 port adapters require one USB port, 16-port adapters require two USB ports. Thus, by using a series of hubs, up to 127 Quatech 8-port adapters or 63 16-port adapters can be used. This means that (using 127 eight port adapters) a single USB port can be used to connect 1016 serial devices.

Keyspan and Prolific USB serial drivers are available in Solaris Express dated 2/2006 and in Solaris 10 Update 2 and later. PL2303 chip based adapters and Keyspan USA-19HS adapter are supported. Keyspan USA-49WLC adapter is supported in Solaris Express dated 3/2006 and will be supported in Solaris 10 Update 3 and later.

Many new PCs (especially laptops) have USB ports but do not have the standard 9-pin serial ports found on older computers. This presents a problem because most of the GPS manufacturers don't make data cables that terminate with USB plugs. Unfortunately, we have noticed that the USB-Serial converters often cause computer crashes. We are working hard to resolve this problem.

Answer: Yes. You will need our USB connector from Agrowsoft if you with to use the USB port. You will need no additional connectors if you use a standard RS232 serial computer port. Answer: You can set up the software so that it sends text messages with both Alerts and a periodic "push" of current conditions. You specify the time interval (for example every 60 minutes). Your environments will be checking in with you rather that you having to check in on them!

USB to Serial Support - Use a direct/single USB to serial cable, and stay away from multi-port "hubs". Unplug the serial cable to the weather station when changing PC connections, like from serial jack to USB jack. Power down the weather station before connecting the serial cable.

Yes but you must purchase a USB to Serial converter. We have the IOGEAR USB to Serial Port Adapter Model GUC232A available under RIGblaster Accessories. All of the software was written for serial port control so it will not work directly with a USB port. With the USB to RS232 serial adapter you can add the function of a serial port to a computer that doesn't have one or doesn't have and extra one.

Nearly 95% of all computers built in the last 4 years have a USB port. Check you computers owners manual.

If your computer does not have a serial port, it should have multiple USB ports. Connection to the computer is via the serial to USB cable included with the MiniStation (GWS-MINI-U). This is a common perception that is definitely incorrect. When you use a serial to USB cable, you also install drivers to make that USB connection look like a standard RS232 port within your computer. Your application software will be looking for a serial port (COM1, COM2, etc.) for data input.

Yes, because the SignaLink doesn't require a connection to the computer's serial port! Unlike other interfaces, the SignaLink never requires a serial port connection. This is particularly handy if your computer doesn't happen to have one! In addition to simplifying your installation, this feature also reduces the likelihood of the computer's RF noise getting into your radio. It also eliminates serial port related transmit problems that plague other interfaces.

The serial port should be located on the back of your computer. An example of a serial port image is provided here.

USB means Universal Serial Bus, an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 12Mbps. A single USB can be used to connect up to 127 peripheral devices, such as a mouse, modem or keyboard. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot plugging.