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# Hardware overview

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| Part            | Description                                                                                                                                        |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Controller plug | Plugs into any controller port on the Dreamcast. The dongle is powered by the console.                                                             |
| Button          | Next to the USB-C port. Pairing, input mode and WebUI. See [The button](/manuals/bitlink-dc-dongle/getting-started/button.md).                     |
| LED             | On top, near the USB-C end. Shows the input mode and connection state. See [The LED explained](/manuals/bitlink-dc-dongle/getting-started/led.md). |
| USB-C port      | For wired controllers, keyboards, receivers and USB Bluetooth adapters, and for firmware updates.                                                  |

Each dongle connects one controller, keyboard or mouse. For more players, use one dongle per controller port.


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