What are Edgeport drivers?

What are Edgeport drivers?

An out-of-the-box (external) alternative to PCI cards, Edgeport makes it easy to add serial and USB ports to a PC, server or thin client in minutes – without opening the chassis, reconfiguring or rebooting the system. Edgeport is available in multiple configurations for maximum flexibility and scalability.

How do I know if my USB to serial converter is working?

If connected, remove the USB RS232 adapter. In Windows, open Device Manager and expand the Ports section. While Device Manager is open insert the USB RS232 adapter and after a few seconds a USB Serial Port should appear. If not, there is a problem with the adapter or driver.

How do I install Edgeport?

Installation procedure: Download the Edgeport driver: http://ftp1.digi.com/support/driver/40002537_J.exe. Once the Driver file has been downloaded, right-click 40002537_J.exe and select Run as Administrator. Click the Setup button. A black window will appear for the driver installation.

Is USB same as RS232?

Although RS232 and USB (universal serial bus) are both serial communication standards to connect peripherals to computers, they are totally different in design. There are however converter modules and cables that can be successfully used to connect RS232 devices to computers via an USB port.

How do I enable the serial port on my edgeport?

Click Edgeport Configuration Utility. Double-click the Edgeport, to expand it, and confirm that all of the serial (COM) ports are listed.

How do I connect my Digi USB to my edgeport?

Select Digi USB. Click Edgeport Configuration Utility. Double-click the Edgeport, to expand it, and confirm that all of the serial (COM) ports are listed.

What operating systems does the edgeport USB-to-serial converter work with?

At this time, the current Edgeport driver is v5.70, it works for ALL model Edgeport USB-to-serial converters, and it’s compatible with the following Operating Systems: Windows XP/7/8/8.1/10 and Server 2003 (R2), Server 2008 (R2), Server 2012 (R2). Both 32-bit and 64-bit OS’s are compatible.

What are the system requirements to install the edgeport USB driver?

Do NOT have the Edgeport USB device plugged into the USB port when starting the driver installation. You must have Administrator rights when installing the Edgeport driver. Windows XP/7/8/8.1/10 and Server 2003 (R2), Server 2008 (R2), Server 2012 (R2). Both 32-bit and 64-bit OS’s are compatible.