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What is a firewire cable?
Firewire cables also known as IEEE 1394 are used to transmit large amounts of data at faster rates than a USB cable. Firewire cables are generally used for video or audio files.

How to use a firewire cable?
Firewire Port SymbolMost pcs and laptops come with a firewire port. Typically a firewire port has the numbers 1394 next to it or has the symbol below next to the port. If your pc does not have a firewire port you can also purchase a firewire reader.

What is the difference between a 4 pin firewire connector and a 6 pin firewire connector?
There is little difference between a 4 pin and 6 pin connector. They both transmit data and work in the same way. The extra two pins on the 6 pin connector however will transmit power from your pc to the device your pc is connected to.