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There are two ways to connect to a Linux device via usb-serial console from Windows: | There are two ways to connect to a Linux device via usb-serial console from Windows: | ||
* Using Putty | * Using Putty | ||
| + | * Using Cygwin | ||
| − | * | + | == Installation == |
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| + | Both setup requires the installation of the USB-to-Serial/Virtual COM Port (VCP) Driver in the Windows device. | ||
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| + | === Driver === | ||
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| + | * Driver for the Windows device was downloaded from [[http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm Future Technology Devices International Limited's website]] | ||
| + | * Installation process is straight forward (3-click install) | ||
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| + | === Cygwin === | ||
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| + | * Windows executable was downloaded from [http://www.cygwin.com/ Cigwun's website] | ||
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| + | === Putty === | ||
Revision as of 18:07, 8 August 2012
Contents
Connecting to a Linux device via USB-Serial Console from Windows
There are two ways to connect to a Linux device via usb-serial console from Windows:
- Using Putty
- Using Cygwin
Installation
Both setup requires the installation of the USB-to-Serial/Virtual COM Port (VCP) Driver in the Windows device.
Driver
- Driver for the Windows device was downloaded from [Future Technology Devices International Limited's website]
- Installation process is straight forward (3-click install)
Cygwin
- Windows executable was downloaded from Cigwun's website
