USB serial RS232 adapter cable installation in Linux Mint

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  • EugeneA
    Newbie
    • Jul 2013
    • 4

    #1

    USB serial RS232 adapter cable installation in Linux Mint

    Total Linux Mint beginner here. I got this usb serial adapter cable but I have no idea how to install it in Linux Mint. Can anybody give me an idea where to start?
  • GastonJ
    V.I.P. Member
    • Dec 2009
    • 5505

    #2
    I wouldn't normally point someone out to another forum, but you need to read this and check yourself

    Linux Mint Forums ? View topic - [SOLVED] USB to Serial

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    • wimwauters
      Newbie
      • Oct 2013
      • 1

      #3
      Originally posted by EugeneA
      Total Linux Mint beginner here. I got this usb serial adapter cable but I have no idea how to install it in Linux Mint. Can anybody give me an idea where to start?
      Before you plugin the adapter, run
      tail -f /var/log/messages

      and keep an eye on it, as you plug in the USB adapter.
      Now you should be able to figure out what your adapter gets linked to (/dev/something)

      Then plugin the serial cable to the device you are trying to have a link with,
      and then just use screen:
      screen /dev/something

      If you haven't got screen yet, just install it:
      apt-get install screen

      Press enter once or twice and screen will automagically figure out speed and parity.

      Cheers,
      Wim

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