The ICUSB232V2 1 Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) to Serial Adapter converts a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port into an RS232 DB9 serial port to connect to, monitor, & control a serial device. Supporting data transfer rates up to 921.6 Kbps, the USB (Universal Serial Bus) to serial cable is a convenient & cost-saving solution for providing serial connectivity to devices such as point-of-sale terminals, serial modems, industrial equipment, & a wide variety of other RS232 peripherals. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) to RS232 converter is easy to install & offers broad operating system compatibility, including Windows 8, Linux & Mac OS, for easy integration into mixed environments. Backed by a Star Tech.com 3-year warranty & free lifetime technical support. The Star Tech.com Advantage Install in almost any laptop or desktop computer through broad operating system compatibility, including Windows 8 Communicate efficiently with connected devices with high-speed 921 Kbps support Portable & lightweight, the USB (Universal Serial Bus)-Powered design requires no additional power adapter