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This adapter cable enables high speed serial data transfer up to 115.2 K between the USB and the traditional RS-232 serial port. Since this adapter uses no IRQs, it is ideal for when you need many serial devices attached to your PC. Just connect your computer's or hub's USB port with a digital camera, modem, ISDN-TA modem, barcode reader, Palm III and V, tablet, label writer, fingerprint verification, security system, POS equipment or any of your favorite serial devices. Connector 1: USB Type A Male Connector 2: DB25 Male Please Note: This product creates a virtual serial port. It is not intended to connect a parallel printer/device to a USB port.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.9 stars
(based on 18 reviews)
82% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable construction(5), Easy to setup(5), Fast(4), Good length(4), Highly compatible(3)
Best Uses:
Computer equipment(5), High-end equipment(4)
Describe Yourself:
Power user(3), Quality oriented(7)
Primary use:
Business(13), Personal(5)
Was this a gift?:
No(5)
Computer Platform:
PC(3)
 
Great Product !
By BehmVerified Purchaser from Dayton, OH on 10/7/2011
Pros:
Easy To Setup, Fast, Reliable
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Sending data to RS-232
Describe Yourself:
High bandwidth user
Primary use:
Business
Computer Platform:
PC
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

I am using this cable to send/receive CNC programs to/from a Fadal mill.

 
Works well for CNC DNC
By CNC ProgrammerVerified Purchaser from Pennsylvania on 9/1/2011
Pros:
Easy To Setup, Reliable
Cons:
Pc auto shutdown issue, Reassigns COM port often
Describe Yourself:
Low bandwidth user
Primary use:
Business
Computer Platform:
PC
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

Works well once you know the quirks.

Any usb memory drives in use causes the pc to reassign the COM port number. Requiring a software setting to be changed.

Got to reboot the pc if auto shutdown occurs, otherwise pc won't load driver.

Need to add 96 bytes minimum at end of file, after %, to ensure that the buffer empties into CNC.

Far more reliable than the old 9 pin com ports.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Worked as advertised
By switch guyVerified Purchaser from Downers Grove,Il on 7/19/2011
Pros:
Easily Expanded, Easy To Setup, Fast, Reliable
Best Uses:
Larger Networks
Primary use:
Business
Computer Platform:
PC
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

I recently upgraded from Window XP to Windows 7 needed to configure a Cisco switch. My old Belkin adapter didn't work. Drivers were no longer supported. I did a Google search and found CablesToGo. I just installed the software and connected the adapter and everything started working.Very pleased.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
great product!!!
By SetupVerified Purchaser from Cedar Falls, Iowa on 6/24/2011
Pros:
Easy To Setup, Fast, Reliable
Describe Yourself:
Low bandwidth user
Primary use:
Business
Computer Platform:
Other
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

This worked great. Loaded the software, plugged it in couldn't have been easier,

 
Simple and effective
By Mary - PurchasingVerified Purchaser from Fremont, OH on 2/17/2011
Pros:
Easy To Setup, Fast, Reliable
Best Uses:
Home, Office
Describe Yourself:
High bandwidth user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

The cable was used to connect an 8-port gauge input box to a small cpu which only had USB ports.

The cable hardware driver is easy to load,and takes only a few seconds to setup on the computer. The cable connected our hardware to CPU without a flaw.

The only issue we had with the cable was the threaded tabs on the RS-232 side had to be cut off to allow room to plug into the hardware. Easily taken care of though.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Works well after modification
By rogstrVerified Purchaser from Bethel, CT on 2/3/2011
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length
Cons:
Lugs on D25 end
Best Uses:
Ham Radio
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

I bought this cable to go between a Kantronics 3 Plus TNC and my laptop. The D25 end of the cable has lugs that have to be wrestled off before it will fit on the TNC. It was not easy. It would be helpful if the lugs were made to be removed more easily.

 
Exactly what I needed
By JimVerified Purchaser from Englewood,OH on 1/29/2011
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Rugged
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

Now my wife can use her sewing machine software with our older computer.

 
Where is my RMA?
By The desert turtleVerified Purchaser from Los Angeles on 1/25/2011
Pros:
Consistent Performance, One perfect fit
Cons:
Incompatible, No reponse to requests, Wiating 4 RMA 4 3 weeks
Best Uses:
Old printer
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

Ordered two cables. One was a perfect fit. The other was not and I have been trying to return the unopened package for over 3 weeks. Thge lack of response is a major negative.

Service & Delivery comments:

Delivery was prompt. Web site was not in enough detail to order correctly the second cable.

 
Exactly what we needed!
By graphics620Verified Purchaser from detroit, mi on 1/4/2011
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Good Warranty, Rugged, Versatile
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

Thanks!

Service & Delivery comments:

We are very happy with the customer service from your company. They knew exactly what we were looking for and shipped to us overnight. Thanks for the fabulous service!!!! :)

 
is the best adapter I got
By marcoVerified Purchaser from [@] san jose ca. 95131 on 12/22/2010
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Good Length, Good Warranty, Rugged, Versatile
Cons:
Incompatible
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

one minut set-up and go

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Piece of JUNK!
By OldRaider76Verified Reviewer from Frustration, Texas on 4/17/2010
Cons:
Doesn't Work, No Performance Gain, Unreliable
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

Bought this two years ago to interface my computer to a satellite antenna rotator. It either won't work at all, or it works half way through a satellite pass (about 5 minutes) then quits. It is by far the most unreliable piece of computer equipment I have ever purchased. Customer service & Tech Support are non-existent. Save your money and a lot of frustration by installing a second serial port card because this adapter is nothing but junk. Lots of promises about how great it is in the write-ups. But it's just another scam piece of merchandise made to get your money! The only reason I gave it one star is because that is the lowest rating the web site allows. Ity should be minus 5 stars.

Cables To Go Response: Wow, we're disappointed to hear that but take heart that other customers found it to be the right solution. OldRaider76, please reach out to customer service if you haven't yet.
 
CablesToGo really came through!
By KandyVerified Purchaser from DeRidder, LA on 3/10/2010
Pros:
Durable construction, Highly Compatible, Strong Connection Points
Best Uses:
Computer Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

We were having a hard time finding connectors for an ancient piece of equipment, but your company had exactly what we needed...thanks so much!

[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
Wrong Advice
By WillliamVerified Purchaser from Temecula, CA on 10/12/2009
Pros:
Durable construction
Cons:
Can't connect to ZIP Driv, Doesn't work as USBSCSI, Doesn't work with my Mac, Nuts won't unscrew, Told Compatible with Mac, Told could remove hexnuts, Tried to connect to SCSI
Best Uses:
Computer Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

I was told that the cable would work with my Mac G4 laptop. Also was told that the hexnuts were removable by just unscrewing them. Well, they are not unscrewable however, I was able to remove them without ruining the cable. Trying to use the cable to go from Mac USB to iomega Zip SCSi connection to be able to use my commercial HP scanner and the iomega ZIP drive. It doesn't work with Mac OS10 or even Mac OS9 Classic. Even though it connects physically, the compatibility is not there. It is unreturnable since I to alter it to get the hex nuts off. Thanks anyway for your service.

Cables To Go Response: Wow, we are greatly disappointed if this was the advice he got because: (1) This is not a USB to SCSI adapter. This adapter is only compatible with serial signals. (2) There is a driver for this device that is compatible with a MAC. (3) The hex nuts are not removable.
We are reaching out to make this right.
 
Perfect
By KrisVerified Purchaser from Chicago on 10/6/2009
Pros:
Durable construction, Highly Compatible, Reliable, Strong Connection Points
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

Very good product for very competetive price

 
Worked right out of the box
By TCI SteveVerified Reviewer from Phillipsburg, NJ on 6/25/2009
Pros:
Durable construction, Reliable
Best Uses:
Computer Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

I unpacked it, connected it to my Dell Inspiron 9400 laptop left side USB port, let Windows do its thing and then connected the DB25 end to a Sun Microrystems Ultra 10 with a DB25 serial port board... tested with putty and hyperterminal on the Dell laptop and tip on the Sun system. Worked fine for this simple connection.

 
It works!! I will buy it again.
By IverosnVerified Purchaser from Atlanta, GA on 6/11/2009
Pros:
Highly Compatible, Reliable, Strong Connection Points
Best Uses:
High-End Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

I use it to connect instrument with RS232 connection

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
All talk, no action
By CMOVerified Purchaser from Racine,WI on 5/12/2009
Pros:
Great Advertising
Cons:
Doesn't Work, Unreliable
Best Uses:
Computer Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

I purchased this to allow connection of a RS232 device to a USB port on my computer. The software did not work and the connection did not link. I am not sure if there is a hardware issue as well as this type of device usually has an onboard chip for configuration. Regardless, the cable combo did not work.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Works as Advertised
By Sys AdminVerified Purchaser from Puyallup, WA on 5/4/2009
Pros:
Durable construction, Reliable
Best Uses:
Computer Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6ft USB Serial DB25 Adapter Cable:

Used this cable as a communication bridge from my SMDR port on our Nortel Phone equipment to our Network Server for phone auditing/report generating capabilities. The cable works as advertised.

I had an issue with the DB25-side securing screws - they prevented me from securing the DB25 side down into the SMDR port so I used a hacksaw and sawed them off to make the interface bezel flush and allow it to seat properly.

This is in no-way a negative aspect of the product as I am using this cable to fulfill a purpose slightly outside of its original scope.

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