I have a device that has an output port for a computer and I want to hook it up to my PC. It is the same I/O that my internet connection would use. If I plug this in, how do I figure out if the information is coming in. I am guessing that just plugging it in I will not see anything, so I want to know if there are things I can check (I am sure there are, the cable internet guy checks all sorts of things) to see what info and what type of info is coming into my PC.
Thanks.
2006-08-20 16:01:10 · 7 answers · asked by Marcello 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
It is a rowing machine at fitness store I saw. It cost around 3000 bucks, but its gym quality. The sales guys didn't really know about the port, but I told them I would come back with my laptop to see how it works. I just want to make sure I am prepared to know how to access the info if its not obvious.
2006-08-20 16:10:41 · update #1
Why don't you just do it? Plug it in, and see what happens?!! Why goto all the trouble of asking a question here, when you can just try it, and then you will know the answer????
I wanted to know what would happed if I wet my finger and then put it in the light socket. I didn't bother to ask here, I just went ahead and did it. I can now recommend to all, to NOT do that.
2006-08-20 16:06:34 · answer #1 · answered by torylocker 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your internet (except dial-up) comes in either through an ethernet port (looks like a large telephone jack, or a USB port. Your computer should have multiple USB ports and when you plug the device in, the computer should recognize it and tell you if it is working.
If you have used all your USB ports, you can buy a USB hub. This device will turn one USB port into 4,8 or more ports. All ports can be operated at the same time. Older computers use USB standard 1.1, newer machines use 2.0. Just do not try to use a USB 2.0 only port on a USB 1.1 machine.
2006-08-20 16:10:19 · answer #2 · answered by john_mason4438 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what type of connector is on the device.
My bet is that it's a USB port. In that case, you would not want to hook it up to an ethernet port. Find the USB port on your laptop -- make sure that you bring a cable with you.
Also, you probably will have to go to the machine's manufacturer's web site and download a driver for Windows to be able to communicate with the machine.
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2016-12-17 14:25:59 · answer #4 · answered by melancon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a Port Monitor, it will log all activity.. Good Luck
2006-08-20 16:09:24 · answer #5 · answered by Devil Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too vague of a question to give you an answer. What kind of a device is it?
2006-08-20 16:08:06 · answer #6 · answered by oldmoose2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of device is it? Is it for music? video? data?
You need to be more specific.
2006-08-20 16:06:57 · answer #7 · answered by thexrayboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋