The TigerStack II 10/100 can accommodate optional extender and expansion modules to expand the reach of local-area network, increase capacity, and integrate dissimilar media. This... more
This review already contains more than 120 words. As a Ciao member you could earn up to £5 with this review.
The TigerStack II 10/100 can accommodate optional extender and expansion modules to expand the reach of local-area network, increase capacity, and integrate dissimilar media. This is a 10Base-T/100Base-TX extender module with built in internal switching.
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....
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful
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....
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful
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 2port 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...
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful
This product has not yet been reviewed. 
02.06.2003
21.07.2003
