How To Install Pl2303 Driver In Linux?
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1. Download the Linux PL2303 driver from the manufacturer’s website.
2. Extract the downloaded file; it should contain a Makefile, a source code file, and some other files.
3. Open a terminal window and navigate to the extracted folder.
4. Run the following command to build the driver: “make”
5. Run the following command to install the driver: “sudo make install”
6. The driver should now be installed. Reboot your system to activate the driver.
7. To verify that the driver is installed properly, run the following command: “lsmod | grep pl2303”
8. You should see output similar to the following:
pl2303 16384 0
usb_serial 45056 1 pl2303
usbserial 45056 2 pl2303,usb_serial
This indicates that the PL2303 driver is installed and working correctly.