How flaky are $40 KVM switches?
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I've never had a problem with a KVM switch. As far as I'm concerned, there pretty reliable. I use them for the multiple servers located here.\n\nI guess it also depends on who makes the switch. I personally like Belkin. You should give them a shot.\n\nGood luck!
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For quality splitters try the following but pricey.\nhttp://www.networktechinc.com/vsplt-dvi.html\n\nOr the alternative which works just fine for me\nhttp://www.welovemacs.com/mcmsv103prbk.html
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Yes, it's called a KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) switch like the ones shown here.\n\nhttp://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatSectionView.process?IWAction=Load&Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=201725
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Not nearly as much as the equipment it takes to use it! What do you need a T4 line for? Please answer in details.\n275 Mbits/sec 1000 servers couldn't use that kind of throughput.
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any 56k modem will be fine
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They stink.   Here's why.   They break easily, even when you DON'T drop it.   The keyboards are flakey and the mounting around the mouse touchpad are weak.   That means that the mouse pointer will tend to move without you directing it.   It's just too bad that it moves the mouse to where you don't need it.  These failures happen within about 2 years, and they turn into unrepairable junk.   You had hopes to get 4 or 5 years.....\n\nBut look at Toshiba.  They are well build and have good tech support.  Look at these at retail stores that accept returns without a hassle.   Costco is totally awesome.   Staples offers a great deal and customer backing too.  Avoid a store that charges a RESTOCKING FEE.  Staples and Costco offer a NO QUESTIONS REFUND.  \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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------/:=====:x:=====:&#92;-----@-------\nL     2Wy                Int             2Wy           Load          N\n\n(Does this answer your question??)\n\nL=Live, 2Wy is a 2 way light switch, int is an intermediate switch, and @ is a light??\n\nConfused?? (never heard of tunnel switching!!?)
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Easy!\nIf the input is the same(1.1kW) it depends on their performance.
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A network hub with both types of connection will do it. Probably cant get an actual hub, since most such devices are switches these days
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This Wireless piece of...well... ok Print Server has always had issues.\n\nJust a thought on wireless in general, but I'm kind of dissapointed, that even though wireless tech has been around for years it is still dreadfully unreliable in critical applications such as print serving, or even network gaming. \n\nI can have my laptop, or desktop w/ wireless 2 feet from my router w/ a clear line of sight, and it will still have issues, and thats with upto date, decent 802.11G hardware. :( \n\nI'm not saying its worthless by any means, It does work just fine for spuratic network tasks (Internet surfing/email) but for any app where a releatively constant stream of data needs to be sent it seems to drop the ball alot still. I think that consumer level wi-fi vendors should focus on reliability a bit more.
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Check your local Home Depot.  40 watt is the 4' bulb with the plant/aquarium label.  (appx $7).  get an inexpensive 4' single bulb fixture with cord and pull chain on/off (appx $8).  If you want rapid start, i believe you're just wanting something that doesn't take a long time to come on.  Just ask if is has a magnetic ballast or a rapid start ballast.  For a few dollars more get an electronic ballast and drop down to a 32 watt T8 bulb, which will cost a little more initally, but it will last longer, reduce energy costs and turn on and off like an incandescent bulb.  One warning though, don't use these around reptiles.  The frequency that these ballasts and bulbs operate at creates a strobe effect to reptiles and will drive them insane.  Consult a pet store if you're looking for something to use around reptiles.
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What you need is a KVM switch.  Read this for an explanation of what a KVM is:\n\nhttp://www.webopedia.com/TERM/K/KVM_switch.html\n\nYou can get one pretty much at any computer store.\n\nOr if you are using Windows 2000 or above and you have a network you can use Microsoft's Remote Desktop.  This lets you use any number of machines with no hardware or software to buy.\n\nThere are many free remote desktop applications available for download from the net.  VNC is another free one.
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Check whether the power cables from the motherbaord to the powerswitch are connected properly. It could behave mad if the connection is not proper !!!!
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Dude U got a faulty UPS n most prbably the primary chipset is goofin up\nU shud definitely go for a new good company UPS that has voltage stablization coz it holds the lifeline for ur PC
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I'd say ATLEAST 60wmp is good.  Anything over 80 is very good.\n\nCheck out the typing tutor I linked if you want to improve.\n\nMatt
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Fiber (100BaseFX) will give you 400 meters\n\nOr, you could use two switches as repeaters with 67 meter runs between them -- giving you a total length of 3*67 meters = 201 meters  You can pick up 100BaseT switches dirt cheap -- $20 or so on sale.\n\nSee table 2 in the Cisco Whitepaper referenced.
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I would recommend not.  Two years ago, my Sony Vaio's telephone modem suddenly stopped working during a lightning storm.  The lights hadn't dimmed or anything, so I thought it was just a glitch.  The technician said that just because the power supply was protected by a surge protector, the phone line (which was not plugged into a surge protector) experienced a surge when a telephone box blew a few blocks away (it was a bad storm, but I just had to check my email).  The surge wouldn't have hurt someone on a normal phone, but was just enough to disrupt my delicate computer.  So unless its urgent, or you can work off the power grid (like a laptop), I'd just leave the computer turned off in a storm.