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general rs232 connection query

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by djt0506, Jan 8, 2008.

  1. djt0506

    djt0506 Member

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    Hi everyone,

    I have a digi-box with an rs232 connection on the back of it. I am trying to hook it up to my laptop to update the information in the box. However, I only have a lead with an rs232 connection on one end and a 25-pin printer connection on the other.

    Although I can link my didgi-box to my laptop with this lead, can I use this lead to transfer information to/from the digi-box/laptop?

    Thanks


    dan
     
  2. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    Which digibox is it? I know the sky digiboxes are supposed to have redundant RS232 connectors on them, but apparently they're not for that use. You could try it but personally, I think success is doubtful.
     

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