The last time I was able to connect to my Beaglebone Black Wireless (using PuTTY), I powered it independently with a 5V battery. Afterward, I turned it off, then used the USB to connect it to my laptop. The beaglebone receives power, but my computer doesn’t acknowledge the connection. When I tried using independent power to ssh wirelessly, that no longer worked either. If anyone has any idea how to help, please let me know ASAP.
Get a 3.3V USB serial cable. You will be glad you did. This should be your #1 tool priority.
Regards,
Greg
You mean one of these things? https://www.amazon.com/GearMo-Header-TTL-232R-3V3-Windows-Support/dp/B004LBXO2A
That is an outrageous price for a knockoff copy, but yes.
Try the genuine article:
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/FTDI/TTL-232R-3V3/
or
https://www.adafruit.com/product/70
— Graham