Advantages: Easy to use, easy to install Disadvantages: closeness of the ports.
environment.
Perhaps its great feature is its dual network speed capability.
Most modern networks demanding high speed run at 100Mbps (megaytes per second) while older and less demanding networks can cope quite happily at a tenth of this at 10Mbps. Each individual port can set its own speed so you can mix network settings and operations all on one switch without having to worry!
Slower and quicker connections can all work happily.
You can get these from any good PC office retailer or online at DABS.
A great switch with great functionality. One to buy if you want to buy a switch. ...
Advantages: Excellent quality. loads of features, easy to install Disadvantages: None
environment.
Perhaps its great feature is its dual network speed capability.
Most modern networks demanding high speed run at 100Mbps (megaytes per second) while older and less demanding networks can cope quite happily at a tenth of this at 10Mbps. Each individual port can set its own speed so you can mix network settings and operations all on one switch without having to worry!
Slower and quicker connections can all work happily.
You can get these from any good PC office retailer or online at DABS.
A great switch with great functionality. One to buy if you want to buy a switch. ...
Advantages: Advantages: Cheap, all in one solution Disadvantages: No manual overide or audio support
stops autoscanning and lets you use the currently selected PC.
The Belkin claims support for scrolling mice but I did find sometimes one PC would start up without recognising this facility if it wasn't the currently selected one when booting up and in extreme cases, wouldn't recognise the keyboard and mouse at all. Previous KVM's I've used send the PC fake 'There's a keyboard and mouse here' messages when not selected and it seems this unit does not, which is a pity.
Conclusion
The Belkin 2 port KVM is a well built unit that works nicely and provides a great way to save desk space and the cost of a second monitor, keyboard and mouse. The long leads are useful and despite the niggles with scrolling mice and the lack of manual switch. I'd say this unit is worth considering at this price if you can live with those shortcomings ...
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Manufacturer's product description
APC's Ethernet switches improve adaptability by offering a pre-integrated solution designed for InfraStruXure architecture. They lower total cost of ownership by providing rapid data transmission at cost- effective price points. APC's 1U rackmount Ethernet switches address the connectivity needs of network administrators, and are designed to eliminate congestion over the network. The switches can be used anywhere that networking equipment exists, including wiring closets, computer rooms, and data centers of any size. PRODUCT FEATURES: Auto Negotiation; Automatic MDI/MDIX; Competitively priced; Flow Control; Per Port Status LEDs; Store and Forward Architecture.
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