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Which Cable do I Have?
Document relates to: Cables
SOLUTION Important USB note: For ease of installation, connection reliability and performance, you must use one
of the Laplink-brand cables described here, for which Laplink products have been specifically
designed to work with. Other USB cable types are not recommended and do not qualify for technical assistance
from Laplink support technicians.
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| Cable Name |
Silver USB 2.0 |
Silver USB 1.1 |
Gold USB 1.1 (Network) |
USB Network |
USB |
Serial |
Parallel |
| Purchase |
 49.95 |
39.95 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
14.95 |
14.95 |
| Cable Color |
Translucent Silver |
Translucent Silver/Black
(Black Plugs) |
Translucent Gold |
Translucent Purple |
Opaque Purple |
Blue |
Yellow |
| USB Compatibility |
USB 2.0
Backwards Compatible to USB 1.1 |
USB 1.1
USB 2.0 at 1.1 speeds |
USB 1.1
USB 2.0 at 1.1 speeds |
USB 1.1 |
USB 1.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Max Transfer Speeds |
480 Mbps (theoretical) |
5 Mbps |
5 Mbps |
5 Mbps |
5 Mbps |
0.4 Mbps |
0.7 Mbps |
Supported
Laplink
Software |
Laplink Gold 12 & 2008
PCmover
PCsync 5.x
FileMover 5.x |
Laplink Gold 12 & 2008
PCmover
PCsync 5.x
FileMover 5.x |
Laplink Gold 3.x, 11.x, 12, & 2008
FileMover
PCmover
PCsync |
Laplink Gold 3.x & 11.x
PCsync 1-3 |
Laplink Gold 3.x & 11.x
Laplink 2000
Laplink Pro |
Supports all
Laplink
Software
except PCmover FileMover 5.x PCsync 5.x |
Supports all
Laplink
Software
except FileMover PCsync 5.x |
| Supported OS |
Win 98SE
Win 2K
Win Me
Win XP
Win 2003
Vista |
Win 98SE
Win 2K
Win Me
Win XP
Win 2003
Vista |
Win 98
Win 2K
Win Me
Win XP
Win 2003
LL Gold 2008 Only:
Vista |
Win 98
Win 2K*
Win Me
Win XP* |
Win95C OEM
Win 98
Win Me |
All platforms
except Vista |
Win 95
Win 98
Win Me
PCMover ONLY:
WinNT
Win2000
WinXP
Win2003
WinVista
No NT-based platforms for all other Laplink software. |
| Cable Length |
6 Feet |
6 Feet |
6 1/2 Feet |
6 1/2 Feet |
8 Feet |
8 Feet |
8 Feet |
| Driver |
LL Gold 12 (built-in for Win XP/2K) Drivers for Windows 98SE/Me |
LL Gold 12 (built-in for Win XP/2K) Drivers for Windows 98SE/Me |
LL Gold 11.5
& 12 FileMover 1.x PCmover (built-in)
LL Gold 11.0, 11.2, 11.3PCsync 1-3 |
Win 98/Me
Win 2K/XP
Deutsch
Franįais
Italiano
Espaņol |
English
Deutsch
Franįais
Italiano
Espaņol |
N/A for Laplink.
Included in PCsync 1-3 |
N/A |
| Installation |
N/A |
N/A |
Tutorial |
Tutorial |
N/A |
Direct-connect for Laplink |
Direct-connect |
* Note: Not recommended for Windows 2000 & XP since many new computers have USB 2.0 ports. Instead, obtain the Gold cable for use with Laplink Gold 11.5 or higher. For more information about what type of USB port your computer has, contact your PC hardware manufacturer.
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Last updated: Monday, March 17, 2008
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