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  From: W. Sierke <ws@senet.com.au>
  To  : LUG <linuxsa@linuxsa.org.au>
  Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 13:50:15 +1030

Re: Network double adapter

You could get yourself an RJ-45 'coupler' for joining two cables, along with
a second cable. Run this between your two desktops then when you want to
attach your laptop, simply pop the cable attached to your main computer (the
cross-over) out of the coupler and into your laptop. I have seen a 3-way
coupler, too, but I doubt that having two 10BaseT devices attached in
parallel is likely to work. Should be available at your nearest quality
computer/electronics parts store (and possibly even Dick Smith Electronics
et al).

I believe I may have seen a 2-way switch (the physical kind of switch) with
RJ-45 connections at MIMP's site, but personally I'd have to question the
cost of having the switch plus two more cables (!) over the value/cost of
having a networking hub.


Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: Jason Tan <jason@rebel.rebel.net.au>
To: Brian Astill <bastill@sa.apana.org.au>
Cc: LUG <linuxsa@linuxsa.org.au>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: Network double adapter



I think it is called a four port hub.
:-)
Jason

On Tue, 30 Jan 2001, Brian Astill wrote:

> I have a simple crossover network between my two desktop computers.
> Has anyone come across a "double adapter", preferably switched, so I can
easily
> disconnect my second desktop computer in favour of my laptop, when I want
to?
> TIA
>



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