How do I install the driver for the StarTech 1 Port USB to RS232 Serial DB9/DB25 Adapter Cable? (StarTech com 1 Port USB Serial DB9/DB25 Adapter Cable User Guide)

Answer

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Apr 18, 2025 - 11:49 AM

To install the driver for the StarTech 1 Port USB to RS232 Serial DB9/DB25 Adapter Cable, please follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the StarTech website: www.StarTech.com/ICUSB232DB25.
2. Click on the "Drivers/Downloads" tab.
3. Download the Driver Package for your operating system.
4. For Windows:
a. Right-click on the downloaded file and select "Extract All" to extract the contents.
b. Browse the extracted folder and run the Setup file.
c. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
d. Connect the USB to Serial Adapter Cable to an available USB port.
5. For macOS:
a. Double-click on the downloaded file.
b. Open the folder that matches your macOS version and run the Setup file inside the folder.
c. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
d. Connect the USB to Serial Adapter Cable to an available USB port.

After the driver installation, you can verify if the driver is installed correctly:

For Windows:
1. Navigate to the Device Manager.
2. Under "Ports (COM & LPT)", right-click on "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port" and click on "Properties".
3. Confirm that the driver is installed and working as expected.

For macOS:
1. Navigate to "System Information".
2. Expand the "Hardware" section and click on "USB".
3. Confirm that "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port" appears in the list.

Please note that the above instructions are based on the information provided in the StarTech 1 Port USB to RS232 Serial DB9/DB25 Adapter Cable User Guide.