
USB-to-Serial
Adapter
Connect your serial devices seamlessly
through your computer’s USB port
User Manual
F5U257

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .........................................................................1
Supported Operating Systems ............................................2
2. Software Setup ....................................................................3
Windows 2000/XP Driver Installation ...................................3
Red Hat Linux Driver Installation .........................................4
3. Hardware Setup ................................................................... 5
Installation Instructions (Windows Platform) ........................5
Installation Instructions (Red Hat Linux Platform) ............... 6
4. Compatible Devices ..............................................................7
5. Information ..........................................................................9

Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this innovative
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USB-to-Serial Adapter from Belkin. It is designed to link your
serial devices easily through your computer’s USB port. The
leader in connectivity solutions for personal computers, Belkin
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designed this product to deliver outstanding performance and
convenience. Please review this User Manual carefully to ensure
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that you get the most from your USB-to-Serial Adapter.
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Introduction
Supported Operating Systems
The USB-to-Serial Adapter requires one of the following
operating systems:
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
• Microsoft Windows XP Home
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Linux® Red Hat® 7.3/8.0 (kernel 2.4.18) and 9.0 (kernel 2.4.20)
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