Driver for Dynex DX-UBDB9 Cable (serial to USB)

[williagl]

Trying to connect handheld GPS to PC via this cable. OEM is serial, PC doesn't have a serial port.  Ive looked everywhere for a driver for this cable (Serial to USB). Ive found other manufacturers but not Dynex. Could they possibly be compatible. Will it hurt to try. Any help will be appreciated.

[Kristien]

I have the same adapter and the drivers are available at www.dynexproducts.com under "Customer Support".  I've been trying to get an external modem to work with Windows 7 using the serial/USB adapter but the drivers on the website will not work with that OS.  If anyone has any suggestions for that please let me know.  thanks!

[ryder2008]

Dynex doesnt have an update.  I also have the Dynex DX-UBDB9 cable, and found the following driver that
works like a charm in Windows7 (even at 64 bit).

The driver you need is this one:
PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_10311.z ip

Download it at this site:
prolific.com.tw


Remember to unplug anything plugged into your USB ports, install the software, reboot the computer, plug in
the USB-Serial Cable (but disconnect it from what it is attached too, ie, a GPS unit), and windows7 should recognize it.

then plug in your GPS, or what ever into the cable and you should be good to go.

[Kristien]

Yes thanks Ryder.. It does now recognize the USB to serial cable however it doesnt recognize the external modem that I have.  It's a US Robotics 56K external, Model 5686.  It will not pick up that the device is there at all.  I've tested it on another computer serial port directly and it works fine. 

[iwhitman2055]

I want to confirm that ryder2008's recommendation is correct.  The drivers from "prolific" support the Dynex device under Windows 7 x 64, and I was able to download waypoints to my old SportTrak Pro.

The only downside is that I no longer have an excuse to get a new GPSr.