Phyllus, > ..I have a gadget that has a serial port plug in, is there a > conversion gadget to convert from > serial to usb?..
USB is a kind of serial port, Universal Serial Bus. I can't make any recommendation without more informatoin. Describe this gadget and where it is connected. You probably have a serial port on your computer, most have at least one. It looks a little like a monitor cable, the designation is D something, they generally have two rows of pins, one wider than the other. There are two types of connector, 9 pin is most common, I think the larger one is 24 pins. Been awhile since I have seen those. If your gadget has a serial OUTPUT cable you might be able to attache it to your computers serial INPUT cable. Jim > >> That would be, you have 20' of CAT5 cables, and not 20' of telephone >> extension cables. >> >> >> --- In [email protected], <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> wrote: >>> >>> I have 20' cables that run around the room to my 4 systems and end >> up in the >>> 4 port NetGear router, which in turn connects to a swbell >>> modem..been >>> runningn this setup for years with no problems except when swbell >> found out >>> what a virus was and was down for 8 days years ago..lol..--Phyllis >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Jim Purcell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 8:47 AM >>> Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Connection question >>> >>> >>>>> I called Bellsouth and the lady I talked to said that it was more >>>>> than likely the >>>>> phone extender, that I should never use one more than about 10 >>>>> feet >>>>> long. >>>> >>>> Most of the time the first responders from any tech company are >>>> those >>>> with the least [if any] training. And they seem often to be >>>> encouraged to get rid of you with excuses. [I won't go into my >>>> experiences with Ameritech over my DSL connection. I don't think >>>> that >>>> the length of your pone extension has anything to do with your >>>> problem. On the other hand if you the cable or the connector are >>>> loose that could drop the connection. So I would examine the cable >>>> and connectors to make certain that the are firmly attached to the >>>> cable. Better yet, try another cable. That could solve the problem. >>>> Also make certain that the modem card is plugged into it's slot >>>> firmly. Do this with the computer power turned off. You may have to >>>> open the case in order to push the card down into the slot. You may >>>> nat be able to be certain that it is firmly in the slot without >>>> opening the case. >>>> >>>> Another place to check is the telephone jack on the wall. If >>>> this was >>>> installed without due care it might be loose. You could try a >>>> different phone outlet if one is available. If none of these >>>> actions >>>> solves the problem it could be telco equipment that is at fault, >>>> either on your site or on theirs. But keep in mind that if they >>>> send >>>> out a 'tech' and the find the problem on your premises they will >>>> want >>>> to charge for the call. >>>> >>>>> Do I moved my computer and I have hated where it is since. I have >>>>> to be >>>>> able to look out the window, I just have to which would mean using >>>>> this >>>>> cord again. >>>> >>>> You can use as long a cable as you need/want. 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