console cable problem

So, I just received my home lab and the one thing that's stopping me from working on it is that I don't have a port on my pc that the DB-9 end of a console cable can connect to. I'm not sure what I need. Is there a usb version I can buy?

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networker050184

Google USB to DB9.

StonedHitman

thanks, just what I need.

MTciscoguy

You can get them on ebay for less than $4 if you look I have a dozen of them and they come in handy.

ImYourOnlyDJ

I purchased this one Amazon.com: TRENDnet USB 2.0 to RS-232 DB9 Serial Converter, TU-S9: Electronics

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ImYourOnlyDJ wrote: »

I purchased this one Amazon.com: TRENDnet USB 2.0 to RS-232 DB9 Serial Converter, TU-S9: Electronics

I used this exact model as well, but was unable to get it to work right. It ended up being my terminal emulation software (for whatever reason). I use Terra Term now, but tried puTTy and hyper term without any luck.

Also the drivers can be troublesome to get to work right, but once they are setup you are good to go.

mikeybinec

I bought my usb to console cables here. Probably more pricier than amazon but I'm happy with them

Diablo Cable

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