Re: No serial ports

R.H.Campbell wrote:
I have tried the "USB to serial converter" and found it simply didn't work in all the cases I tried. Personally, I only use a laptop that has a serial port, which means an older one. This is no problem, since the alarm software is pretty "low end" in regards to the laptop it needs....

RHC

"alarman" <alarman2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:TrVZf.2312$iU2.2164@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
OK, here's a chance for you to talk about alarm stuff.

I have been looking for a new laptop, and almost bought one, until I
realized that none of the ones I've seen have a serial port. Since I use my
laptop program and download alarm controls through an external modem, the
serial port would come in handy. I know there are serial port adapters, and
I might settle for that arrangement if it works with my external Hayes and
Practical Peripheral modems. OTOH, I have seen laptops on the internet with
a serial port, but the selection is slim.

What are you guys doing?
js





I was faced with the same problem, when I got a new HP laptop last year. Bought it then went ah crap no Serial port, how can I download Napco panels and Silent Knight Fire panels. Tried a USB - serial it didnt work with certain cables. finally found the solution.....> http://www.socketcom.com/product/SL0707-078.asp
if you have a PCMCIA slot that adapter works perfectly and also can be set up in DOS.


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