Connect to Serial Console from Windows
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Connecting to a Linux device via USB-Serial Console from Windows
There are two ways to connect to a Linux device via usb-serial console from Windows:
- Using Putty
- Using Cygwin
Installation
Both setup requires the installation of the USB-to-Serial/Virtual COM Port (VCP) Driver in the Windows device.
Driver
- Driver for the Windows device was downloaded from [Future Technology Devices International Limited's website]
- Installation process is straight forward (3-click install)
Cygwin
- Windows executable was downloaded from Cigwun's website
