Access to 9 pin com???

[MJC]

I need to access to a 9 pin com port. I have tried using a DB25 to DB9 adapter, but that has not worked. This is the only connection possible (no USB). Any idea why the adapter would not work? I understand the 25 pin parallel port in the back of the T42 is identified as COM1, correct?

Thanks for the help.

[kano]

I need to access to a 9 pin com port. I have tried using a DB25 to DB9 adapter, but that has not worked. This is the only connection possible (no USB). Any idea why the adapter would not work? I understand the 25 pin parallel port in the back of the T42 is identified as COM1, correct?

No, com port is connected to docking connector, and you can use 9 pin com port in port replicator or docking station.
Regards, KaNo

[Kenn]

Parallel port is LPT1. The easiest way to get a working serial port may be to spend $10 on a USB-to-Serial adapter.

[w0qj]

> easiest way to get a working serial port may be
>to spend $10 on a USB-to-Serial adapter.

will this solution work for the Console (serial) cable for my NetScreen firewall for configuration purposes?

[Kenn]

> easiest way to get a working serial port may be
>to spend $10 on a USB-to-Serial adapter.

will this solution work for the Console (serial) cable for my NetScreen firewall for configuration purposes?

Sorry, I have no idea since I've never used one myself. I wouldn't have too much faith in the USB2COM drivers for such a specialized application, but it's cheap enough where it would probably be worth trying I know that's not a very useful response, sorry.

[Elhabash]

I believe COM1 is the infrared ports per default. And try the USB-serial adapter, you never know which model works with your devices. It's a long, sad story.

[MJC]

Thanks everybody, I will try the UBS-Serial. The port replicator is not worh it at this point (cost wise).