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Ports: The connection point acts as an interface between the computer and external devices
like printers, modems, etc.

There are two types of ports :

1. Internal Port: It connects the system’s motherboard to internal devices like hard disk, CD
drive, internal Bluetooth, etc.
2. External Port: It connects the system’s motherboard to external devices like a mouse,
printer, USB, etc.

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Types of ports

Some important types of ports are as per follows:

1. Serial Port :

Used for external modems and older computer mouse


Two versions-9pin,25pin
Data travels at 115 kilobits per second

2. Parallel Port :
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25 pin model

3. Universal Serial Bus (or USB) Port :

It can connect all kinds of external USB devices such as external hard disks, printers,
scanners, mouse, keyboards, etc.
Data travels at 12 megabits per second.

4. Firewire Port :

Transfers large amounts of data at a very fast speed.


Connects camcorders and video equipment to the computer.
Data travels at 400 to 800 megabits per second.

5. Ethernet Port :

Connects to a network and high-speed Internet.


Data travels at 10 megabits to 1000 megabits per second depending upon the network
bandwidth.
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