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Chapter 13: Advanced Laptops and Portable Devices 13Docking stations make it convenient to connect a laptop to an office network and peripherals.A laptop connected to a docking station has the same capabilities as a desktop computer.Figure 13-5 shows several docking stations and port replicators that support the same laptop.Figure 13-5Docking Stations and Port ReplicatorsDocking stations and port replicators offer several connection options:■■■■■■■■■■■Ethernet (RJ-45)Modem (RJ-11)S-Video, TV outUSB 2.0 portExternal monitorParallel portHigh-speed serial portIEEE 1394 portStereo headphone outputStereo microphone inputDocking portSome docking stations connect to a laptop using a docking station port that is located on thebottom of the laptop, as shown in Figure 13-6. Other docking stations are designed to plugdirectly into a USB port of the laptop. Most laptops can be docked when in use or whileshut off. The addition of new devices when docking can be handled by using plug-and-play

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