USB to Serial Cable Driver

The Gigaware USB to Serial Cable driver lets Windows recognize your adapter and create a virtual COM port for communication with compatible serial devices. It is needed when connecting equipment such as modems, barcode scanners, or console-managed networking hardware to a computer without a built-in serial port.

Key Features

• Virtual COM port support: Makes the USB adapter available to software that communicates through a serial port.
• Legacy device connectivity: Helps compatible serial equipment work with a computer’s USB connection.
• Windows compatibility: Supports Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP when you choose the package that matches your adapter revision and operating system.
• Serial connection settings: Allows compatible applications to use the assigned COM port with the baud rate, parity, and other settings required by your equipment.

How to Install USB to Serial Cable Driver

1. Identify your adapter and Windows version. Check the Gigaware cable’s model or hardware ID, along with whether your system uses 32-bit or 64-bit Windows. Similar-looking adapters can require different drivers.
2. Choose the matching package. Before starting your USB to Serial Cable driver download for Windows, confirm that the package supports your exact hardware and operating system. Look for the latest version compatible with your adapter rather than assuming every newer release will work. If choosing a free download, use a trustworthy source and avoid unrelated bundled software.
3. Install the driver. Extract the downloaded archive if necessary, then follow the included instructions. Run the installer if one is provided; otherwise, use Device Manager’s “Update driver” option to locate the extracted driver files.
4. Connect and verify the cable. Follow any instructions about when to plug it in, then check Device Manager under “Ports (COM & LPT).” Note the assigned COM number and confirm that no warning icon appears.
5. Configure your serial application. Select the assigned COM port and match the communication settings to the connected device. For Windows 10/11 systems, verify compatibility separately: Windows 10 is listed as supported here, but Windows 11 support is not confirmed.

Keep a working driver package available in case you need to reinstall it. Consider an update when troubleshooting connection problems or after an operating system change, but always check hardware compatibility first—a stable, correctly matched driver is more useful than an unsupported newer release.