meshtastic/docs/getting-started/serial-drivers/test-serial-driver-installation.mdx

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id: test-serial-driver-installation
title: Test Serial Driver Installation
sidebar_label: Test Serial Driver Installation
sidebar_position: 3
description: Instructions for testing serial driver installation on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
---
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### Test Serial Driver Installation
You can verify that you have a proper data cable (rather than a charge-only type cable) and that the appropriate drivers for your system are installed by performing the following test:
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#### Linux
1. Connect your Meshtastic device to your USB port
2. Open a **Terminal** and enter the following command:
```shell
lsusb
```
3. You should see something like:
```shell
ID xxxx:xxxx Silicon Labs CP210x UART Bridge
# or
ID xxxx:xxxx QinHeng Electronics USB Single Serial
# or
ID xxxx:xxxx Adafruit WisCore RAK4631 Board
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#### macOS
1. Navigate to `Apple Menu  > About This Mac > More Info > System Report... > Hardware > USB`.
2. You should see similar to one of the following entries:
- `CP210X USB to UART Bridge Controller`
- `CH9102 USB to UART Bridge Controller`
- `WisCore RAK4631 Board`
- `USB Single Serial`
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#### Windows
1. Navigate to `Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT)`
2. You should see similar to one of the following entries:
- `Silicon Labs CP210X USB to UART Bridge (COM5)`
- `Silicon Labs CH9102 USB to UART Bridge (COM5)`
- `USB-Enhanced-SERIAL CH9102 (COM5)`
- `USB Serial Device (COM5)`
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:::info
If you are unable to see your device:
- Make sure that your cable is not only for charging but also for [data transfer](/docs/getting-started#verify-data-cable).
- It's possible that you need to [reinstall the USB serial driver](/docs/getting-started/serial-drivers).
:::
## Flash Firmware
After completing the previous steps, you can now flash the Meshtastic firmware onto your device. To proceed, select the appropriate device type for your device.
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Flash ESP32 Firmware
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Flash nRF52/RP2040 Firmware
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