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→Connecting to a Linux device via USB-Serial Console from Windows
=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 === * Using Driver for the Windows device was downloaded from [[http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm Future Technology Devices International Limited's website]]* Installation process is straight forward (3-click install) === Cygwin=== * Windows executable was downloaded from [http://www.cygwin.com/ Cigwun's website] === Putty ===