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A physical port, as opposed to a virtual or logical port is an interface on a computer into which you can insert a connector for a device.
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Why doesn't a usb port work even after a reset of the bios and a reinstall of all the usb preferences in the device manager?
The physical USB controller might be shot. If the port is on the front of the base unit, check the able going from the port to the motherboad, reseat the cable at the mother board. If the port is at the back of the base unit, built onto the motherboard, it may be a hardware fault, may need replacing.
Are port expanders made for specific computer types or are they generic devices that will work on any computer?
A port expander, or more commonly know as a port replicator or docking station, is generally computer specific. A port replicator does not introduce new hardware, but merely a means to give the port a physical connection. The connector between the computer and the port replicator provides an electrical conduit between the device it's self and the port. There are USB port replicators, but these devices do not offer the same functionality as a true port replicator, because they are limited in speed by the USB port.
What is in and out on PC?
An 'in' port is a male port, but a 'out' port is a female port
List of Russian ports?
Some of the major ports of the Russian Federation are as follows: Port of Azov Port of Kaliningrad Port of Saint Petersburg Port of Vostochny Port of Murmansk Port of Nakhodka Port of Novorossiysk Port of Taganrog Port of Tuapse Port of Vladivostok Port of Archangelsk Siberia Port of Vyborg
What is a port-server?
A port is a communications endpoint on a computer, referred to as a host. A port-server operates on a specific port number of a specific port for communication.
What are physical components of router?
CPU RAM Flash memory Console port fast Ethernet port
What physical interface does a router use to connect to a WAN link?
Ethernet port
What does a port do?
A port is a generic term for a way in or out of a computer. A means of tranferring data into and out of the computer. A physical port is a socket on the computer, where you can connect a data cable. A virtual port is a program area, set aside and arranged so that the data can be handled by the processor, as it arrives or leaves the computer.
What is the difference between connecting to a router through the console port or through the telnet program?
If you connect to the router via the console port then you are physically making a connection with a physical cable to the router. This implies you have to be close to the router itself. Using telnet allows you to connect to the router from anywhere in the network, and doesn't require a physical cable connection.
How does the IR port in the mobile device communicate with the computer?
Essentially IR port on PDAs or a computer is a serial port with physical connection in form of Infrared light instead of electrical wires. These ports have infrared LED transmitter and Infrared photo diode receivers. You have to have IR built-in to your computer or you have to buy an adapter for it
What is meant by port in computer or network?
The port is one of buss word in computer networks. it is a number which can be used to identifies the physical coponent in the network ie.. ip address and also logical number of an applications available in application layer in TCP / IP.
Why doesn't a usb port work even after a reset of the bios and a reinstall of all the usb preferences in the device manager?
The physical USB controller might be shot. If the port is on the front of the base unit, check the able going from the port to the motherboad, reseat the cable at the mother board. If the port is at the back of the base unit, built onto the motherboard, it may be a hardware fault, may need replacing.
Is it possible to copy saved games to the physical memory card adapter via PlayStation 3?
no the PS3 game data will not process out the usb port.
Are port expanders made for specific computer types or are they generic devices that will work on any computer?
A port expander, or more commonly know as a port replicator or docking station, is generally computer specific. A port replicator does not introduce new hardware, but merely a means to give the port a physical connection. The connector between the computer and the port replicator provides an electrical conduit between the device it's self and the port. There are USB port replicators, but these devices do not offer the same functionality as a true port replicator, because they are limited in speed by the USB port.
What are com1 com2 and com3?
COM1 and COM2 originally referred to the serial port interfaces on a PC. Now they can refer to any port, virtual or physical.
What is the meaning of which port is your cargo calling to?
Port from port to port
What is in and out on PC?
An 'in' port is a male port, but a 'out' port is a female port
