Your Guide to Identifying Connection Types You May Have or Need

This guide will assist you in recognizing the connection types you may be using or should consider exploring. Gaining insight into these connections will enable you to make informed choices to optimize your network and improve overall performance.

 

Let’s get started on finding the right connections for your business!

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Display

Name

Cable

Port

HDMI

Audio / Video

hdmi
hdmi-port
MINI HDMI

Audio / Video

mini-hdmi
minihdmi-port
VGA

Video Only

vga
vga-port
DISPLAY PORT

Audio / Video / Data Transfer

displayport
displayport-port
MINI DISPLAY PORT

Audio / Video

mini-dp
minidp-port
DVI

Video Only

dvi
dvi-port
USB C

Audio / Video / Data Transfer

usb-c
usb-c-port
THUNDERBOLT

Audio / Video / Data Transfer

thunderbolt
thunderbolt-port

Network

Name

Cable

Port

RJ45 (ETHERNET)

Modems / Routers / Servers

rj45-cable
rj45-port
RJ11 (PHONE)

Landlines / Modems

rj11-cable
rj11-port
BT (PHONE)

Telephone Connector

bt-cable
bt-port
SERIAL

Servers / Network Devices

serial
serial-port

Power

Name

Cable

Port

USB A

Most common USB type

usb-a
usb-port
USB C

Cellphones / Laptops / Monitors / etc

usb-c
usb-c-port
MICRO USB

Mobile Phones / Small Devices

micro-usb
micro-usb-port
LIGHTNING

Apple iPhone / iPad / etc

lightning
lightning-port
FIGURE 8

Small Printers / DVD Players / etc

figure8
figure8-port
IEC / POWER CORD

Servers / Desktop Computers

jug
CWT-300ATX-A

Devices

Name

Cable

Port

PS/2

Keyboard / Mouse

ps2
ps2-port
USB B

Printers

usb-b
USB type B input of digital signal oscilloscope , close up view
AUX / 3.5MM

Headphones / Audio

aux-cable
aux-port
MINI USB

Cameras

mini-usb
mini-usb-port
SERIAL

Industrial Equipment

serial
serial-port
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