USB Serial Adapter User Manual F5U103 P73309
Compatible Devices MODEM.CPL, a component of Windows® 98. The easiest solution to this problem is to attach the USB Serial Adapter to either the root hub (a USB port on the back of your PC) or to a hub that is connected to the root hub. 6.0. Using the Adapter on a Belkin BusStation™ The USB Serial Adapter can be used as a module to the Belkin BusStation™ (Part No. F5U100). To connect the adapter, simply remove the sleeve and slide the adapter into one of the BusStation™ bays as shown below.
5. Troubleshooting 5. Troubleshooting 5.1. Port unavailable If the installation of the USB Serial Adapter has been completed but the port is unavailable to applications, follow the instructions below to diagnose the problem: 1. Check the LEDs on the USB Serial Adapter. • If the red light is on steady, skip to the next section. • If there are no lights on, check to make sure the device has been properly plugged in. • If the center, green LED is blinking steadily, the device has not been configured properly.
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2. Device Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 2.6. 2.7. Environmental Conditions Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Systems . . . . . Power Consumption . . . . Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compliance . . . . . . . . . . 3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Introduction 1. Introduction The USB Serial Adapter provides a standard serial interface to a PC equipped with USB without requiring an add-in card. By default, the USB Serial Adapter installs without taking up any resources. In this mode, most standard Windows® applications can communicate with the device without using IRQ or memory location resources. The USB Serial Adapter supports communication speeds of up to 230Kbps.
4.2. Adding Non-Plug-and-Play (Legacy) Devices Non-Plug-and-Play devices must be added through the “Add New Hardware Wizard” in the “Control Panel”. Using this wizard, follow the installation instructions that came with your device. 4.3. LED Indicator Lights There are three LEDs on the USB Serial Adapter. When the device is installed, the center, green LED will remain blinking until the installation is complete. If the installation is successful, the red LED will remain on, indicating power.
4. Using the USB Serial Adapter 3.4. Uninstalling the USB Serial Adapter Drivers 1. Unplug all USB Serial Adapter devices from the USB ports. 2. Open the “Control Panel” and double-click on “Add/Remove Programs”. 3. On the Install/Uninstall page, click on “USB Serial Adapter” software from the list box and click “Add/Remove”. 4. You can choose to uninstall the USB Serial Adapter driver and installation files, the mouse driver and installation files, or both.
3. Installation 3. Installation 3.1. Installing Windows® 98 Drivers 1. Insert the CD labeled “USB Serial Adapter Installation” into your CD drive (typically drive D:\). 2. Insert the flat (type A) connector into an available USB port on your PC or USB hub attached to your PC. 3. Insert the square connector (type B) into the USB Serial Adapter device. You will see “Add New Hardware Wizard”. 4. Click “Next”. 5. When asked “What do you want Windows® to do?”, choose “Search” for the best driver for your device.
3.2. Installing Windows® 95 Drivers 1. Insert the CD labeled “USB Serial Adapter Installation” into your CD drive (typically drive D:\). 2. Insert the flat (type A) connector into an available USB port on your PC or USB hub attached to your PC. 3. Insert the square connector (type B) into the USB Serial Adapter device. You will see “Add New Hardware Wizard”. 4. Click “Next”. 5. When asked “What do you want Windows® to do?”, choose “Search” for the best driver for your device (Recommended). Click “Next”. 6.
3.3. Adding DOS Box Support (Optional) DOS Box support for the USB Serial Adapter is useful if you intend to use DOS applications, but not necessary for Windows® applications. If you are using only Windows® applications, it is recommended that you do not install this feature as it uses resources. For more information about using DOS Box applications, see section 4.4. Enabling DOS Box support requires one IRQ and a range of eight memory locations in order to function.
