LPT Ports - Parallel Direct Cable Connection and pinouts

This article explains the how the PC parallel port works and its pinouts. Covered topics include type of parallel ports, pinouts, 4 and 8 bit ports, EPP Port, ECP Port, transfer speeds and more. We show how to create a LPT Direct connect cable and provide a Direct Parallel connection monitor utility.

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Understanding Straight Thru UTP Ethernet Cables

This article covers UTP Cat5, Cat5e & Cat6 cabling, pin designations (pinouts) for both T-586A & T-586B standards, schematics, plus a wealth amount of information to help you understand the differences between the available standards.

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