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6.1 - Problem Solving

If you are having problems with your Keyspan USB to Serial Adapter in Mac OS, please read
the following instructions to assist you in troubleshooting your Keyspan adapter.

Hardware Troubleshooting

Step 1

-

Use the Keyspan Serial Assistant


Launch the

Keyspan Serial Assistant

application. When you open the

Keyspan Serial Assistant

application, the 'Serial Adapter Status' text box will report 'Driver and USA-19W Device found
OK' or '...Renumerating...Done'. These messages indicate the Keyspan adapter software and
hardware are installed properly.

If you do not receive either of these messages, please contact

Keyspan Tech Support

for further

assistance.

Otherwise, skip ahead to Step 2.

Software/Serial Device Troubleshooting

Step 2

-

Check The Physical Connections

Make certain that your serial device is powered on and is properly connected to the Keyspan Serial
Adapter.

Proceed to Step 3 ...

Step 3

-

Check Your Serial Device's Software Configuration

Check to see if your serial device's software is configured to use the Keyspan port . Please refer to
your serial device's documentation for instructions on how to select/switch/configure a serial port in
that software.

Once you've found your software port configuration screen, does it display the Keyspan High
Speed USB Serial Adapter port name(s)?

Keyspan:High Speed USB Serial Adapter for Mac OS-v1.9 User Manual

This User Manual applies to the Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter Software for Mac OS.

(rev 02may12JA)

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