The ProCurve Switch 2324 is low cost, unmanaged 24 switch with 10/100 auto-sensing per ... more
port and 2 open transceiver slots for Gigabit or 100Base-FX uplinks. The ProCurve Switch 2324 offers HP Auto-MDIX on all 10/100 and 100/1000 uplink ports.
Postage & Packaging: free Super Saver Delivery Availability: Usually dispatched within 2-3 business days...
The ProCurve Switch 2324 is low cost, unmanaged 24 switch with 10/100 auto-sensing per ... more
port and 2 open transceiver slots for Gigabit or 100Base-FX uplinks. The ProCurve Switch 2324 offers HP Auto-MDIX on all 10/100 and 100/1000 uplink ports.
Postage & Packaging: Free! Availability: Usually dispatched within 2-3 business days...
Advantages: Easy to use, easy to install Disadvantages: closeness of the ports.
Netgear are well known for their networking equipment and it is for this reason I want to tell you about a great piece of kit. The 24portswitch.
24ports of networking capability.... But what does that all mean???
Ok, let me tell you about what a network is.
Even the internet is just one big network. it is simply just a collection of computers that are connected together and can communicate. Simple!
But, how do you connect them together? Its not like they shake hands and have a chat is it?
Well in a way, that is what they are doing but using some extra hardware to do this.
To put a computer on a network, it needs a Network interface card or NIC. This plugs into your computer's motherboard. Its basically similar to installing a graphics card or sound card. You then need to connect the computer via the NIC card to ...
Advantages: Excellent quality. loads of features, easy to install Disadvantages: None
Netgear are well known for their networking equipment and it is for this reason I want to tell you about a great piece of kit. The 24portswitch.
24ports of networking capability.... But what does that all mean???
Ok, let me tell you about what a network is.
Even the internet is just one big network. it is simply just a collection of computers that are connected together and can communicate. Simple!
But, how do you connect them together? Its not like they shake hands and have a chat is it?
Well in a way, that is what they are doing but using some extra hardware to do this.
To put a computer on a network, it needs a Network interface card or NIC. This plugs into your computer's motherboard. Its basically similar to installing a graphics card or sound card. You then need to connect the computer via the NIC card to ...
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
Your business requires absolutely dependable connectivity that is fast, secure, and always-on. HP ProCurve switches build reliable networks that are always-on, always working. HP helps you construct dependable networks with quality products and value-added services to grow those networks. A solid infrastructure built with HP ProCurve switches will help you determine what connectivity will mean to the future of your business. ProCurve switch 2324 is low-cost, stackable, unmanaged switch with 10/100 autosensing per port and 2 open transceiver slots for Gigabit or 100Base-FX. This switch offers HP Auto-MDIX on all 10/100 and 100/1000 ports and high availability features. This switch presents an ideal solution for low-cost, unmanaged 10/100 connectivity with uplinks.
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