topic Re: LPT Port Docking Station in PCs & Accessories

LPT Port Docking Station

firber — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 07:22:28 GMT

How can I install and use the LPT Port of the Docking-Station (VGP-PRA1) when I use the Notebook VGN-A617S with Windows XP Professional (Preinstall: Windows XP Home)

Re: LPT Port Docking Station

benfmv — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 07:55:34 GMT

Isn't it visible in the "Ports" section of the device manager ?

If so, just install the specific Windows XP Pro driver for the hardware you want to install.

Re: LPT Port Docking Station

kee-lo_ — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 14:15:33 GMT

Hi

This is what's known as a virtual port, in essence the VAIO recognises it as a USB port as it's a type of converter.

Re: LPT Port Docking Station

firber — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:10:48 GMT

Hi

This is what's known as a virtual port, in essence the VAIO recognises it as a USB port as it's a type of converter.

The PROBLEM is:
I must use a hardware-dongle for the LPT-Port, but the program i used can't find the dongle!

Re: LPT Port Docking Station

Blencogo — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 17:48:30 GMT

What are you trying to connect?

The port on Sony port replicators is a printer port only - it is not a true parallel port.

Re: LPT Port Docking Station

kee-lo_ — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 14:29:42 GMT

The PROBLEM is:
I must use a hardware-dongle for the LPT-Port, but the program i used can't find the dongle!

Yes and my reply states this won't be possible due to the port being VIRTUAL