Question 1

Hi, I just came from a website that I've been searching for days to find this info for my problem, I need the same cable but for a 9 pin plug, please advise me if you have it?  Thanks

Accepted Answer

Hello Carol!
I got this cable for my aviation Garmin GPS. The GPS is an older unit that still needs the DB9 connection for downloading the aviation updates. Since I also needed the USB to connect to the computer and facilitate this I found this cable at CTG. It works just fine and I was able to successfully download the data so there is no problem in using it for that purpose. If your needs are similar I recommend this cable.
Hope this helps!? If you have any other questions please let me know through this forum.

Best wishes for success!

Bill

Question 2

Does this cable allow for assigment of com1-com3 or does it start higher?

Accepted Answer

Hi Greg, I've found no problem in using these COM ports. Though, I believe COM1 is reserved for the RS232 DB9 connector on the PC/docking station, but everything above COM1 (I think) should work, and I think is a functional of what the PC says is available, and not the USB/Serial adapter. I had a problem were I was losing available ports to connect to & found this link,

(I just found I can't add a link for you in this message. Do a Google search on "Clearing unused COM ports on PC")

to clear supposedly "ports in use", when there is nothing connected to it. You may have ports COM2 & 3 incorrectly showing in use, and that may explain why the adapter can't connect on those.

Question 3

Is this compatible with Windows 8.0/8.1 64-bit?

Accepted Answer

I don't know first hand but the driver should be compatible with Windows 8 since Win7 drivers are usually compatible and Trendnet is pretty good about providing drivers and this type of device for a certain segment of user's is still needed.  I ran it on Win7 64 bit.

Question 4

What brand chipset is used in this device?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, but I do not know.

What I can tell you is, I used it to connect an old Garmin eTrex to my computer.

The eTrex used the serial port to transfer data, my new computer does not have a serial port so I bought this device to make the transfers.

It works!

Question 5

Will this work with Windows 10?

Accepted Answer

Yes... I've used it on Win10 just fine and is also supported by the manufacturer.

Question 6

What are the system requirements to use this adapter cable?

Accepted Answer

The system requirements include an IBM-compatible PC running Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10, a Pentium processor of 200 MHz or above, a CD-Rom drive, and an available USB port either from the system or a USB hub.

Question 7

What is the length of the C2G 26886 USB to DB9 Serial RS232 Adapter Cable?

Accepted Answer

The length of the C2G 26886 USB to DB9 Serial RS232 Adapter Cable is 1.5 feet.

Question 8

Can this Cable come in black?

Accepted Answer

Not the C2G Brand that I have ever seen unless you buy another Brand

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