Connection

A connection is a term that describes the link between a plug or connector into a port or jack. For example, your monitor, mouse, and keyboard all must connect to the computer before they work.

Different forms of the word connect

There are different ways the word connect can be used when describing a connector, how they connect, or the process of connecting. Below is a list of all forms of the word with further information about each.

Connect and connected, and connection - The description of two or more devices successfully sending and receiving information. For example, if you are reading a web page, your computer connects to the Internet and has a good connection.

If the connection was interrupted at your home or office, nothing on the Internet would work. If the connection could not be established with the server hosting the web page, you would be unable to view the web page, but everything else on the Internet would still work.

Connecting - Describes the process of connecting a plug, wire, or another device to the computer. For example, I'm connecting my monitor to my computer so I can get a picture and see what is happening.

Connecting also describes the process of two or more devices establishing a connection. For example, when a Dial-up Modem connects to an ISP, you'll first hear the phone dialing the number and then handshaking.

Connections - An overall description of all available expansion slots, ports, and jacks (more than one) on a computer or another device. For example, my USB hub has three available USB connections.

Connector - The description of the end of the cable that connects to the computer. Centronics, DB, DIN, mini-plug, and USB are all examples of types of connectors.

How do I check connections?

Computer Hope or another technician may tell you to "check your connections" when troubleshooting a problem. This suggestion refers to the process of verifying a cable is connected correctly on both ends of the cable. For example, with monitor troubleshooting, you

should verify the cables on the back of the monitor, back of the computer, and the power cable is connected correctly. If all cables appear to be firmly connected, it's also a good idea to disconnect a cable, verify nothing looks wrong with the cable or port, and then reconnect the cable.

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