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 9216 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 3-year warranty & free lifetime technical support 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 USB to Straight-Through RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter High-speed 9216 Kbps Baud Rate