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Silver Member Username: GmanrusPost Number: 110 Registered: Dec-07 | Hey guys I have a problem. So I have a very old desktop which has the port for connecting my recievers cable to load the bins, but I also have a laptop which doesn't have this kind of port. What can I do to connect the reciever directly to my laptop??? Which cable do I need to buy??? Thank u for ur help. |
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Bronze Member Username: MetallicaPost Number: 88 Registered: Jan-08 | G-MAN..you need this. |
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Bronze Member Username: RampeijPost Number: 19 Registered: Jun-06 | What type of laptop is it? Does it have USB 2.0 ports? |
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Bronze Member Username: Ez2ctvPlatinum Mem... Post Number: 46 Registered: Dec-07 | you need a RS232 to USB adapter like this one http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10311&cs_id=1031104 &p_id=2276&seq=1&format=4#feedback Then get the drivers from http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm is you new laptop XP or Vista ? |
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Bronze Member Username: MetallicaPost Number: 89 Registered: Jan-08 | the link suck.. USB PDA/Serial Adapter Cable |
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Bronze Member Username: RampeijPost Number: 20 Registered: Jun-06 | Yeah.....that should do it. |
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Silver Member Username: GmanrusPost Number: 111 Registered: Dec-07 | Thank u guys and by the way I have HP DV9000 |
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Bronze Member Username: Nanc91Post Number: 17 Registered: Aug-07 | OK I too have a question about the cable I just got a laptop as well and I don't have a serial port on it but I have a Viewsat and a Pansat so I have a straight cable and a nul modem cable (I think that is the right names for them). If I get a USB cable will it work for both recivers or should I just try and get a USB serial adapter and continue to use the 2 cables I already have? |
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Gold Member Username: Donnie1973Post Number: 2694 Registered: May-06 | u still ue the cables (null or straight) with the usb adaptor |
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Bronze Member Username: Nanc91Post Number: 19 Registered: Aug-07 | ok thanks I didn't know if I need to buy a new calbe or just an adaptor |
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Gold Member Username: Donnie1973Post Number: 2696 Registered: May-06 | just the adaptor, he cables u have will plug in to it. Also, when u use the usb/serial adaptor, it usually will be com 4 on ur loader program. So, on ur loader, change the com port setting in ur loader program to com 4. |
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Silver Member Username: GmanrusPost Number: 112 Registered: Dec-07 | Hey guys where can I buy this type of cable in GTA or close to Richmond Hill in Ontario??? |
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Bronze Member Username: MetallicaPost Number: 90 Registered: Jan-08 | radio shack..best buy..circuit city.. look for those store near you. |
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Bronze Member Username: HoraceecLong Island Bahamas Post Number: 57 Registered: Oct-06 | hi guys will my pansat straight cable work for my viewsat exstreme or do i need another cable . |