Step 2 - Drivers

The N810 requires several kernel modules installing. You can find them here on this thread from Internet Tablet Talk.

Download the zipfile (usbserial.zip) to your N810 and unzip it
As root, type this

	insmod usbserial.ko
	insmod pl2303.ko

Now, with the USB-Serial cable connected, a /dev/ttyUSB0 or similar should apper. This is what you will use for reading data out the GPS.

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