Verification: The Device Manager should now show "Aqua Serial Bridge (COM3)" or similar. Write down the COM port number.
Upon the first launch, the tool will attempt to verify the dongle hardware. aqua dongle setup
| Symptom | Likely Fix | |--------|-------------| | Device not recognized | Reinstall driver, try USB 2.0 port | | Works then disconnects | Bad USB port or cable—swap both | | Software says “No dongle” | Run software as admin (Windows) or grant USB permissions (Mac/Linux) | | LED flashes then dies | Power-saving USB hub—use direct port | Verification: The Device Manager should now show "Aqua
The dongle will not work without proper drivers. After driver installation, plug in the Aqua Dongle