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Can I use the USB adapter that came with another device with a non-USB controller?

The Control Center FAQ
Not only will it not work, you may damage your device. In order for a device to work with USB it must be compatible and have appropriate drivers. Some early releases of the Freestyle Pro and Precision Pro were not USB compatible; if it did not come with an adapter you are out of luck.

How do I use my USB device in the lab?

UT Physics Linux FAQ
Before inserting your USB memory stick, please log in to the machine directly (not via SSH from another system). Logging in at the console will ensure that the USB memory device is mounted with you as the owner. It is safest to insert the device into one of the USB ports on the front of the computer (rather than those on the back or on the keyboard).

What can I do about the error message "Could not find USB device"?

Chapter 3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The exact error message looks like Could not find USB device (vendor 0x0000, product 0x0000). Make sure this device is connected to the computer You have to set up the permissions on your USB device correctly. See Section 4.3, "Setting up permissions for USB ports".

Can I use a USB controller under Windows 95?

The Control Center FAQ
This depends. If you have Windows 95 ORS2 with the appropriate drivers for USB installed some USB controllers will work. Before making the purchase you should verify that your USB ports function properly and the device supports Windows 95.

How do I tell if my Phoenix controller is compatible with the Castle Link USB device?

Castle Creations - FAQs
Your Phoenix controller must have software version dated August 2003 or later to have the necessary interfaces to the PHX-Link. If your controller has the Soft Start programmable feature then you have a PHX-Link compatible controller. If your controller is not August 2003 or later revision then you will need to send your product to our factory for a software update to make it operate with the PHX-Link device.

Can I use a USB to Ethernet adapter to connect the USB modem to my network?

thinkbroadband :: Broadband FAQ
With the current adapters you cant, the USB modem is the DSL equivalent of a WinModem and requires some processor power to perform the modem functions and convert the ATM data into TCP/IP for presentation to the PC. There is a Draytek device however which can effetively act as a router and presents ethernet to the user side. See details here.

NT: Is there an adapter for usb to serial or parallel so I can use usb devices with NT?

ARS Technologies Inc.
NT4 does not have usb support, and we recommend our users to use either Win 98 or Win 2000. We can offer support for NT4 only for large customers under special conditions for our devices- including usb to serial or parallel.

What is the maximum distance you can use with a USB device?

FAQS (Someting About Data Connections)
You can go 5 meters or around 16 feet from a computers USB port or from a powered USB hub to a USB device. Back To Questions

What do I need to use a USB 2.0 device?

USB Products
The requirement is similar to that of USB 1.1, but all components will have to be USB 2.0 compliant. A successful USB...

How can I use USB 2.0 device in Win98?

FAQ
Windows 98 default supports only USB 1.1. Install a USB 2.0 PCI adapter then USB 2.0 device still can work fine in Windows 98. Some device such as Micronet´s USB 2.0 adapter, it includes a USB 2.0 driver written by third party so it can work in Windows 98SE.

Which USB to Serial device can I use with Solaris ?

Solaris Ready USB FAQ
Solaris supports Digi InsideOut Networks' devices and recently, KeySpan and Prolific chipset based devices' support were also integrated to Solaris. 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 available as part of Solaris 10 Update 2. Keyspan USA-49WLC adapter is supported in Solaris Express dated 3/2006 and will be available in Solaris 10 update 3.

Can I use my optical head with a different controller than it came with?

Frequently Asked Questions About the Photoelastic Modulator
Yes, but it will require recalibration. The PEM is a resonant device, with the resonant frequency being determined by the size of the optical assembly. In spite of very tight manufacturing tolerances, each optical assembly is slightly different in size and this results in a slightly different frequency. The controller, electronic head, and optical head are all calibrated to work together as one resonant circuit.

Q11. Is there a diagnostic program I can use to determine if my USB to serial adapter is working?

USB Serial Adapter FAQs by Quatech
There are several ways to go about testing the product. The easiest way for Windows users is to connect a Loopback on the Port and use HyperTerminal to test it. HyperTerminal is included with Microsoft operating systems. If you don't see it listed in Program Manager, you may need to install it from the Windows CD. RS-422/485 Loopback Instructions

Why do I get the error message "Could not claim the USB device"?

Chapter 3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The exact message looks like *** Error ('Could not claim the USB device') *** Could not claim interface 0 (Operation not permitted). Make sure no other program or kernel module (e.g. dc2xx or stv680) is using the device and you have read/write access to the device. You have to make sure that no such kernel module is loaded and that you have set up the permissions on your USB device correctly, such that you have (non-root) write access to the camera device.

What is the maximum number of devices you can use on a single USB controller?

FAQS (Someting About Data Connections)
Each USB controller on a computer can use up to 127 devices making it almost limitless. To get to 127 devices you do need to use USB hubs. Remember that each USB hub you use counts as a USB device. Back To Questions

Can I use a USB MS controller with Windows 95?

The Control Center FAQ
Even with the latest Service Packs installed offering support for some USB devices the USB controllers require Windows 98.

How do I remove a non-existent domain controller?

Environment settings set by a batch file are not working.
Windows 2000 tracks each domain controller in the metadata and if you just throw away a domain controller either by reinstallation or removal of the hardware without running DCPROMO to clean up its metadata its information will not be cleaned up and connection objects will not be removed.

Can the USB adapter run under Linux?

REPOTEC
Adapters with older Intellon chipset version (A1) run under Linux. You can find a driver for it in Linux kernels from version 2.4.19 higher.The new Intellon chipset versions (51X1 and 5200) are not supported under Linux for the moment.

How do I install a wireless USB adapter?

Sboca Wireless Network - Support
You need to install your device drivers before plugging in your USB device. Insert the disk or CD that came packaged with your USB adapter and install the drivers from that disk. Then, after shutting down your computer, plug in your USB device and restart. Your computer should auto-detect the new hardware and offer to search for drivers. After it finds them, you will be able to use your USB device. When setting up your USB adapter, you will be asked for two settings.

ServoMaster doesn't detect my USB controller, why?

ServoMaster: Frequently Asked Questions
The following output from servomaster_console would be a good indication that you're having this problem: Unable to initialize controller, cause: java.io.IOException: No compatible devices found. Make sure you have /proc/bus/usb read/write permissions. at org.freehold.servomaster.device.impl.usb.AbstractUsbServoController.findUSB(AbstractUsbServoController.java:259) at org.freehold.servomaster.device.impl.usb.AbstractUsbServoController.doInit(AbstractUsbServoController.java:474) at org.freehold.
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