[RESOLVED] [XP] KVM switch

The kvm switch got here this morning..didn't have much time to play with it until tonite.This is the one that I have
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817107407

It works great...long cables...switches cleanly between the computers. But I forgot one small detail..:o ...I only have the cable for my broadband hooked up to my main computer..:p

Can I get a cable splitter so I can have internet access from both? I'm thinking that I can but I haven't searched it out yet....wanted to let y'all know about my new toy...:)

And what exactly does the auto scan mode do...it says that it allows you to monitor the activity of the connected computer without taking the trouble of switching it yourself. I don't know what that is actually talking about...how...why...would you use that??

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Originally Posted by stevejr

... But I forgot one small detail..:o ...I only have the cable for my broadband hooked up to my main computer..:p

Can I get a cable splitter so I can have internet access from both? ...

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You lost me. KVM: Keyboard Video Mouse

If you are asking how to get two different computer systems to share one ISP service,
Quickest method would be to use a Cable/ADSL router.

Shinma...sorry if I wasn't clear. It's probably a very simple thing but all I need to do is what you said...I need to have both computers to share the cable broadband connection. So it's called a cable router? I wasn't even sure what it would be called...thanks...I'll see what I can find. The local Radio Shack/computer store might have it...I'll check with them tomorrow...thanks again.

What you are looking for is a Cable/ADSL router with a built-in switch.
For an inexpensive wired model that has good overall performance,
Upload, download throughput, simultaneous connections,
You can look at the following link,

• Airlink101 AR504

If you are looking/requiring a wireless router,
Following has received good reviews and from when I fiddled around with it for a while, appears to perform well,

• D-Link DGL-4300

If you need additional ideas on wired router performance,

• Cheap Router Roundup

For wireless/wired router performance chart,

• Hardware Router Chart

Early testing of Pre-N wireless routers has been disappointing to say the least
Due to compatibility issues with 802.11b/g adapters and wishy washy performance.

Hope the flood of info. assists.

Shinma...lots of good info...that is what I was talking about.

Thanks again...

You're most welcome. :)