Struggling to connect old serial devices to a modern laptop? The IOGEAR USB adapter bridges that gap, turning a standard USB port into a reliable RS-232 (DB-9) link so you can keep using modems, POS systems or legacy equipment without opening your computer.
Why IOGEAR USB adapter works
With this compact external unit you get a plug-and-play experience that feels natural on any Windows or Mac desktop. The adapter handles the conversion silently, so you can focus on the task at hand rather than fiddling with drivers or bulky internal cards. Its lightweight grey housing fits neatly on a desk, and the short 0.4 m cable keeps your workspace tidy while delivering steady data flow.
Benefits of IOGEAR USB adapter
- Easy setup: No need to open your PC - just plug it in and start working.
- Space saving: Small external design frees up internal slots for other upgrades.
- Compatibility: Works with Windows 98/ME/2000, XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later, covering most legacy systems.
- Energy efficient: Supports suspend and resume, reducing power consumption when idle.
- Cost effective: Provides a cheap alternative to expensive internal serial cards.
Key Features of a 115Kbps USB adapter
- Data transfer rate: 115Kbps. Provides a stable connection for typical serial communications.
- Connector type: USB Type-A. Fits any standard USB port on PCs and laptops.
- Serial port: 1 × RS-232 (DB-9 male). Allows direct link to serial peripherals.
- Cable length: 0.4 m. Keeps the adapter close to the device while avoiding clutter.
- Form factor: External. Easy to place on a desk or mount without disassembly.
- Weight: 100 g. Light enough to move around without hassle.
- Package dimensions: 6.35 cm × 158.8 mm × 215.9 mm. Compact size fits in most workspaces.
- Colour: Grey. Neutral colour blends with typical office equipment.
- Networking technology: Wired. Ensures a reliable, interference-free link.
- Device type: Serial adapter. Dedicated purpose for converting USB to RS-232.
Usages of a 115Kbps USB adapter
This adapter is ideal for technicians who need to service legacy POS terminals, engineers integrating old hardware into new test rigs, and home users who want to keep an antique modem or PDA operational. Its straightforward design makes it suitable for office environments, small workshops and anyone requiring a quick, dependable bridge between USB and serial devices.
Specifications
| Networking |
| Networking / Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Networking / Data Transfer Rate | 115Kbps |
| Networking / Type | Serial adapter |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | IOGEAR USB PDA/ Serial Adapter |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| System Requirements |
| System Requirements / OS Required | Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000 |
| General |
| General / Device Type | Serial adapter |
| General / Form Factor | External |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Expansion / Connectivity / Interfaces | 1 x RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) - male - 1 |
| Software / System Requirements |
| Software / System Requirements / OS Required | Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Apple MacOS 8.6 or later, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000 |
| Summary Details |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Cable length | 0.4 m |
| Connector 1 | USB Type-A |
| Package length | 6.35 cm |
| Package width | 158.8 mm |
| Package height | 215.9 mm |
| Weight | 100 g |
