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Hi guys,<br />
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Thanks for the replies - ordering an Aten one as suggested and will give a feedback once I have it, otherwise will try the Belkin.<br />
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Thanks for the heads up on the 2 types of convertors.
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Hi guys,

Thanks for the replies - ordering an Aten one as suggested and will give a feedback once I have it, otherwise will try the Belkin.

Thanks for the heads up on the 2 types of convertors.

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Looking for a reliable Serial to USB covertor for programming Cisco devices - what do you recommend?<br />
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I have done some looking around and the prices vary significantly as several options include:<br />
* Cheap generic Serial-USB<br />
* Digo Edgeport convertor<br />
* Belkin serial port adaptor<br />
* Belkin USB2.0 dock station<br />
<br />
Anyone recommend any products or highly recommend not to get?
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Looking for a reliable Serial to USB covertor for programming Cisco devices - what do you recommend?

I have done some looking around and the prices vary significantly as several options include:
* Cheap generic Serial-USB
* Digo Edgeport convertor
* Belkin serial port adaptor
* Belkin USB2.0 dock station

Anyone recommend any products or highly recommend not to get?

What is a reliable Serial (DB-9/rs-232) to USB adaptor

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