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Question

Best way to connect a computer to a serial connection

Sep 13, 2013 11:36AM PDT

What is the best way to connect a computer running Windows 7 to an alarm system which has a serial RS232 connector? My computer does not have a serial connector.

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Adapter
Sep 14, 2013 12:52AM PDT

You'd have to get an RS232 to USB adapter, may be available at tech stores or sites such as Newegg or perhaps even Amazon.

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I use a lot of those.
Sep 14, 2013 12:58AM PDT

Due to the office apps we produce we use those things from serialo.com and amazon.com
Bob

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Found it
Sep 14, 2013 4:27PM PDT