Prolific cables are notorious for driver issues, especially if the cable is an older version. Prolific Support
: The most common for premium cables (e.g., Cisco, Waveshare). Prolific (PL2303) : Common in budget or generic cables. Silicon Labs (CP210x) Awm 20251 Console Cable Driver Download
This isn't a driver issue—it's a speed issue. Ensure your Baud rate is set to 9600 . If that fails, try 115200. Conclusion Prolific cables are notorious for driver issues, especially
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