related with networking of computers
2006-10-01 12:35:05 · 7 answers · asked by manish t 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
ports are the part of the hardware that u can connect things but if ur talking about a software downloader that says port ..... etc
then is all about ur connection on the server and u.
2006-10-01 12:40:48 · answer #1 · answered by Jose! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A port is a small hole on the back of the computer tower (sometimes the front too) where you connect various external devices, such as a USB drive, a modem, or HUB, depending what the port is shaped like.
I'd show you some pictures, but I'll have to look up some sites and answer you again. Sorry!! >.<
2006-10-01 19:43:10 · answer #2 · answered by techlover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ports are access points into your computer via the network connection (IE: your ethernet cable) there are over 65000 different ports and different programs or services use these ports to establish communications from point a to point b, also known as source and destination. I found a link that explains ports alot more in detail:
http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers
2006-10-01 19:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by adventrskr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the program you are using or the context, a port can be a "Serial Communications Port" such as COM1 or COM2 on your computer. A USB Port, where your mouse connects. There is also a port number within each IP Packet. So a little more context would be useful.
2006-10-01 19:41:29 · answer #4 · answered by rscanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an interface between the systems.
it is a communication medium to transfer anything from the system
2006-10-02 05:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by Prakash S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ports are where your mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor etc. plugs into your computer.
2006-10-01 19:43:31 · answer #6 · answered by ///// 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
communication pathways
2006-10-01 19:38:49 · answer #7 · answered by phildavis516@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋