Reddit reviews UGREEN USB 2.0 to RS232 DB9 Serial Cable Male A Converter Adapter with PL2303 Chipset for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Linux and Mac OS X 10.6 and Above (3ft)
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How it works: Ugreen USB to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter is designed for connecting to serial devices such as DB9 equipped serial modems, ISDN Terminal Adapters, digital cameras, label writers, palm PCs, barcode scanners, PDAs etc through USB port with 1Mbps data transfer rate;Connectors: With standard USB Type A Male to standard 9-pin DB9 RS-232 serial connector;Chipset & Supported OS: PL-2303 Chipset for widest possible compatibility with Windows (10/8.1/8/7XP), Mac, Linux, etc;Conductor & Shielding: Tinned Copper Conductor(Wire guage#24#28) and triple shielding ensure the best data transfer rate. Powered by USB port, no external power adapter required. Simple installation, plug & play after one time driver installation;What you get: USB 2.0 to Serial (9-Pin) DB-9 RS-232 Converter Cable is backed with 24-months worry-free and customer service support.
I'm using this cable:
https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Converter-Adapter-Chipset-Windows/dp/B00QUZY4UG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1502284000&sr=8-5&keywords=ugreen+usb+serial
Works out-of-the-box with Linux (Leap 42.2). For Windows you might need an additional driver.
No problems so far.
I had this e act issue a fee weeks ago. The db9 USB cable I purchased from eBay had a dodgy (non prolific) chip in it. Read the comments for cables on amazon and you'll find one that others have used for Putty.
This is the one I purchased and it works fine...
UGREEN 20210 USB Serial Cable,... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00QUZY4UG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
OK the basic process is explained here:
https://amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=15
Note: I've since learned that if you don't have a serial port on your PC anymore, there is a serial to USB converter plug (which I now use) and it works great. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QUZY4UG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Video explanation:
https://youtu.be/bAl7RPJOIjc
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.