LightWave 3D [7.5] FAQs
  Dongle/Hardware Lock
    What is a USB-port dongle?

A USB-port dongle is an approximately 3"x1"x.75" purple plastic device with a USB connection on one end. It attaches to any USB port that is connected to the computer. This can include a keyboard with a USB port or a USB hub.

Early USB-port dongles were for the Mac operating system only, but DUO USB dongles will function on the PC or the Mac.

Unlike parallel-port dongles, USB dongles do not have a pass-through feature, although this is not usually a problem, as most computers have more than one USB port.

Once the USB-port dongle is connected to the computer, a green light should come on on the end opposite the USB connection. This is usually a good indicator that the dongle is functioning properly.

Last update: 22.10.2003, 10:19
Author: Kurtis Harris