It is a DB 9 pin female plug..I have been looking at male DB 9 pin with short cords to USB butI am confused by the pricing..I found some @ $1.99 and others on up to $29.99..lol.. they all do the same thing, at least according to the ads..lol..--Phyllis
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Purcell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 9:55 AM Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Re: Connection question > 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. Keep in mind that the >>>>> connection from the Telco is miles in length. >>>>> >>>>> Jim >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this >>> site, please >>>>> feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post >>>>> personal issues directly to the group. >>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to >>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> >>>>> Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech >>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this >>> site, please >>> feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not >>> post >>> personal issues directly to the group. >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> ------------------------ Yahoo! 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