User Guide

Parallel Port Lock

Fit the lower bracket and cover over the port, secure it with a USB Port Lock, and remove it with the key. Scroll down for each step.

User Guides / Parallel Port Lock

Line drawing of the Parallel Port Lock (PAR)
Overview

Parallel Port Lock

This is a physical cybersecurity device that prevents unauthorized access to a Parallel (DB-25) port.

EnvironmentParallel Port — DB-25
ComponentBracket Cover 1EA, Lower Bracket 1EA, Phillips Head Screw 2EA
DimensionsL × W × H: 56.2 × 12.1 × 17.6 mm (2.21 × 0.48 × 0.69 in)
Weight8.2 g (0.29 oz)
In the Box

Environment & Components

  • Parallel (DB-25) port connector Environment: Parallel Port
  • Bracket cover Bracket Cover 1EA
  • Lower bracket Lower Bracket 1EA
  • Two Phillips head screws Phillips Head Screw 2EA
  • USB Port Lock USB Port Lock (sold separately)
Caution

USB Port Lock is sold separately.

Installation

Installation

Please Note

The illustrations show a DVI port; the steps are the same for the Parallel (DB-25) port.

Placing the lower bracket over the port and tightening its two screws
1

Attach the lower bracket

Place the Lower bracket over the port and attach it to the port by tightening the screws on the Bracket.

The lower bracket screwed onto the port
2

Check the screws

Ensure the screw of the bracket was successfully tightened.

Lowering the bracket cover onto the lower bracket
3

Place the bracket cover

Place the Bracket cover onto the Lower bracket.

The bracket cover fitted onto the lower bracketClose-up: inserting a USB Port Lock into the slot of the cover
4

Secure with a USB Port Lock

Insert a USB Port Lock to secure the Cover. The USB Port Lock must be installed in the correct direction and inserted completely.

Uninstall

Removal

Please Note

Keys and locks are matched by color.

Inserting the key, in Insert Mode, into the key slot at the bottom of the USB Port Lock
1

Insert the key

Insert the key into the key slot at the bottom of USB Port Lock with the button on the key facing upward.

Pressing the key button backward into Retrieval mode and pulling the USB Port Lock out
2

Engage & pull out

Press the button of the key backward to engage the lock for removal and pull out the key.

Pressing the key button forward to release the USB Port Lock from the key
3

Release the port lock

Press the button of the key forward to release the port lock from the key.

Lifting off the cover (a), unscrewing (b) and removing the lower bracket (c)
4

Remove the cover & bracket

ⓐ Remove the cover, ⓑ unscrew, and ⓒ remove the bracket. (Reverse order of installation)