Parallel Direct Cable Connection:
(Bi-Directional Parallel Cable)
DB25 to DB25 pin connection:
PC#1 PC#2
2 <---------------> 15
15 <--------------> 2
3 <---------------> 13
Serial Null Modem Cable DB25 to DB25:
2 <---------------> 3
3 <---------------> 2
7 <---------------> 7
Serial Null Modem Cable DB25 to DB9
2 <---------------> 2
3 <---------------> 3
7 <---------------> 5
Like Bob Deering, I prefer to use null modem adaptors and straight thru
cables. The adaptor will be labeled as a null modem adaptor, but a null modem
cable is rather indistinguishable from a straight thru cable.
Hope this helps.
Roger Turk
Tucson, Arizona USA
Robert Deering wrote:
>>On Tue, 12 Dec 2000 08:25:21 +0000, "Edenyard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Sun, 10 Dec 2000 16:12:54 -0500, Glenn McCorkle wrote:
>> First you'll need a "laplink cable".
>> This is the one I use. Belkin #F3D508-10 http://www.belkin.com/
> If it's of any interest, I made up a small adaptor using two 25-pin
> 'D'-type connectors so that I could use an ordinary 25-way lead (with
> my adaptor plugged onto one end) as a 'Laplink' lead for parallel-port
> transfers. It's easy enough and costs a great deal less than any laplink
> cable I've seen for sale - especially Belkin ones!
A standard parallel (or serial) cable that has been dog chewed or vacuum
mowed can be turned into a null modem adapter just as Ron said. If you
have no old cable or connectors to start with, null modem adapters are
available at many places; just plug it into one of the comp ports, plug
that end of the cable into it. The cable is a regular serial or parallel
cable in this case.<<
