Magnum Cradle (CDC COM Port) (COM5) Driver

The Magnum Cradle (CDC COM Port) (COM5) driver allows Windows to recognize the Symbol USB cradle as a serial communication port so compatible software can communicate with connected equipment. It is intended for users setting up the cradle, restoring a missing COM port, or troubleshooting a device that Windows does not recognize correctly.

Key Features

• USB-to-serial communication: Provides the CDC COM port interface used by compatible applications to exchange data through the cradle.
• Windows device recognition: Helps Windows identify the cradle rather than display it as an unknown USB device when the correct driver is installed.
• COM port access: Makes the assigned serial port available to software that requires a COM connection. Although the device name includes COM5, Windows may assign a different number.
• Support for listed Windows versions: Intended for Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP, subject to the compatibility requirements of the individual driver package.

How to Install Magnum Cradle (CDC COM Port) (COM5) Driver

1. Check your Windows version and system type, including whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. For Windows 10/11 systems, verify compatibility carefully: Windows 10 is listed as supported, but Windows 11 support is not confirmed here.
2. Choose the Magnum Cradle (CDC COM Port) (COM5) driver download for Windows that matches your system. If a free download is available, check its source and confirm that the package identifies the Symbol cradle before opening it.
3. Extract the downloaded archive if necessary. Run the supplied installer and follow its instructions, connecting or disconnecting the cradle when prompted.
4. If no installer is included, open Device Manager, locate the cradle or unidentified USB device, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
5. Restart Windows if prompted, then reconnect the cradle. Check Device Manager for the assigned COM port and select that same port in your application. A different port number does not necessarily indicate a problem.

Keep the driver updated when a verified release addresses compatibility or connection issues. Before you install an update, compare the latest version available with the version already installed and confirm that it supports your Windows edition and hardware. If the cradle works reliably, review the release notes before making changes.