can i connect a external COM (serial 9-pin) port to my computer ???

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my computer does'nt seem to have a cOM port, i wanted to know if i can connect a external COM port to my computer ??

2006-12-13 06:47:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons

Of course.
You need a "USB to Serial" cable like any of these:

http://www.nextag.com/usb-to-serial/search-html

regards,
Philip T

2006-12-13 07:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes. You can either get a port replicator, or have a PC Technician install an ISA card, with COM ports on it.

2006-12-13 06:50:47 · answer #2 · answered by Brandon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋