[NTLUG:Discuss] usb serial converter

[. Daniel]

I have a similar device and have results similar to Chris's.  Additionally, 
I think it's important to make note that in order to use this or any other 
serial port on the system you need to be root (obviously shouldn't) or be a 
member of the group that owns the device.  In my distros, the group-owner 
is UUCP.  So I need to make myself a member of group UUCP to access the 
serial port.

Check your dmesg when you plug the device in to see what device it sets 
itself up to.  If your distro doesn't do that automatically... condolences. 
 I'm not sure what I'd do, but it would probably involve doing the mknod 
/dev/ttyUSB0 and then doing some stuff with /etc/modprobe.conf to make it 
all work as it should.

>Mike Hart wrote:
> > on most distros with USB detection enabled, you
> > shouldn't have to deal with the setup at all, just use
> > the ttyS5 ttyS6 etc (starting above the highest true
> > serial port.)  you'll need something like a modem to
> > plug into the ports to verify they are present and
> > working, but it should automagically setup if you have
> > a hardware scan in your init sequence.
>
>My pl2303 based one shows up at /dev/ttyUSB0
>(completely auto detected)
>
>This is the one I have:
>http://www.serialgear.com/1-Port-Serial-USB-U232-P9.html
>
>(except mine does have the 3 little lights)
>
> >
> > --- Fred James <fredjame at fredjame.cnc.net> wrote:
> >
> >> All
> >> I am having a bit of trouble unearthing anything
> >> meaningful and clear on
> >> usb serial converter use.
> >> Is it as simple as "mknod /dev/usb/ttyUSB0 c 188 0",
> >> then plug in and
> >> go? or am I missing something?
> >> Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to
> >> offer
> >> Regards
> >> Fred James
>
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