[1] USB Implementers Forum. USB Type-C® Cable and Connector Specification , Revision 2.1. [2] Linux Kernel Documentation, CDC ACM Driver , Documentation/usb/acm.rst . [3] Check Point Software Technologies. Gaia Administration Guide – Console Configuration , 2023. [4] Corbet, J., Rubini, A., & Kroah-Hartman, G. Linux Device Drivers , 3rd ed., O’Reilly, 2005.
Navigate to the Check Point Support Center (UserCenter) or directly to the Silicon Labs/FTDI developer websites to fetch the latest VCP driver architecture (x64 or ARM64).
The Check Point USB-C console driver is the software required for your PC or laptop to recognize the USB-C serial connection on a Check Point appliance. checkpoint usb-c console driver
Modern macOS versions (10.15 Catalina and later) often include native drivers for FTDI and Silicon Labs chips. If the device is not recognized:
: While primarily focused on Windows (including Windows 10 and 11), versions for older systems like Windows 7 are still maintained for legacy hardware support. Critical Connectivity Settings [1] USB Implementers Forum
If you are running Quantum Spark appliances or the native Check Point download does not fire up, you can acquire the standard Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP Drivers directly from the manufacturer. ⚙️ How to Establish the Connection
# Check device name ls /dev/tty.usbserial-* (macOS) ls /dev/ttyUSB* (Linux) [3] Check Point Software Technologies
Once the driver is installed, your computer will assign a new to the connection. Use the following serial settings in your terminal client: