Null Modem cable with USB?

[iafirebuff]

Does anyone know where I can get an adapter that allows me to plug my null modem cable into a USB port? I would liike touse my lapop with my Fortec, and all I hae is USB. THANKS in addvance!

 

[satcustomer]

May have been the long way around it, but I bought both an iDotConnect USB-Serial Cable (Item #3312) and a mini gender changer from Fry's Electronics and the null modem connector from Radio Shack. Could probably have gotten everything from Radio Shack. Needless to say, everything worked just fine.

 

[qwert1515]

I also got a USB to Serial Adapter from Fry's Electronics and it worked with my Pansat quite well, if you do a search online for "USB to Serial Adapter" you will be able to get it for allot cheaper than in a store.

 

[Tron]

CompUSA also has USB to serial adapter boxes, they generally run $30 to $40.

 

[mastermesh]

Think Staples carries that sort of stuff too.

 

[iafirebuff]

THANKS! USB to Serial Adapter that is the name I was looking for! Will get one ordered. :0

 

[gabshere]

larry
i thought you had the cable form one of the sponsors "usb to serial"

 

[iafirebuff]

I never did get that ordered last year, and forgot what it was called I found one from Sadoun, so am placing order as we speak

 

[iafirebuff]

OK, got it ordered from Sadoun. Can't wait! My desktop has a serial port, but I would have to unhook the receiver, take it back to the desktop and hook it up to use it. This way, I can use my laptop and not have to unhook anything. And I can use it on my SatPros also. It will be nice to do channel editing now. THANKS also to Ice for the cable!

 

[gabshere]

yeah ask them first if it will work or if it needs an adaptor
didn't know if the cable listed is a null or straight
but if its straight then you can get an adapter to convert it to null from rat shack

 

[Anole]

support those Satpros

I can use my laptop and not have to unhook anything.
And I can use it on my SatPros also.
It will be nice to do channel editing now.

I've loaded firmware into my Satpros.
Used an old spare laptop boat anchor (P1-233mhz), just because it has a real serial port.
Later, I might go for an upgrade to a smokin' P2-266.

Once you've done some channel editing, you might want to throw a post about it to the Satpros Self-Help thread.
Might encourage others (maybe even kick-start me)

 

[iafirebuff]

I can't remember, but the cable I have works for my Fortec and SatPros. I just needed the usb to serial adapter. I remember the day when computers had serial ports

yeah ask them first if it will work or if it needs an adaptor
didn't know if the cable listed is a null or straight
but if its straight then you can get an adapter to convert it to null from rat shack

 

[iafirebuff]

Will do! I am very anxious to get my Fortec "backed up" in case I have to reset the receiver.

I've loaded firmware into my Satpros.
Used an old spare laptop boat anchor (P1-233mhz), just because it has a real serial port.
Later, I might go for an upgrade to a smokin' P2-266.

Once you've done some channel editing, you might want to throw a post about it to the Satpros Self-Help thread.
Might encourage others (maybe even kick-start me)

 

[gabshere]

lol ok well it should be a moot point then if you have a cable , it would hook to the usb cable also so no adaptor would be needed.

 

[iafirebuff]

I am not up on the cable types, but Ice sent me a cable of the correct variety