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QuickShotProductions
08-07-08, 18:12
Hey there.

I want to use two pcs, but with only one monitor, keyboard and mouse.....is this possible? and i want them to be connected to each other. help?:)
Mul.
08-07-08, 18:15
Think the closest to what you're after would be a KVM Switch
wonderlust
08-07-08, 18:15
Yes you need a kvm switch,

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Peripherals/Switch+Boxes/+Belkin+Omniview+2-Port+KVM+Switch?productId=23865

but you may need a different one if you are using a usb mouse/keyboard

if you wish them to be betworked together and use a router, just connect both to the router. iif no router you could use a cheap switch or a crossover cable
QuickShotProductions
08-07-08, 18:21
my bt hub has two ethernets and two usbs. two pcs are using the ethernets. do you think i could put a pc into the usb?
Monkey
08-07-08, 20:05
HA HA! Im pointing and laughing at you for having a BT "Home" Hub

I work for BT and there a piece of ****!
wonderlust
08-07-08, 21:23
my bt hub has two ethernets and two usbs. two pcs are using the ethernets. do you think i could put a pc into the usb?

just buy a cheap 5 port switch

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Peripherals/Network+Products/Wired/Hubs+%2F+Switches+%2F+Routers/5+PORT+SWITCH++10%2F100?productId=27019
QuickShotProductions
08-07-08, 21:33
what does it do? i think understand it switches the port.. lol but .. ? :)
wonderlust
08-07-08, 21:39
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_switch

probably a better link:-

http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101528.asp
Micky007
09-07-08, 01:38
yea KVM is the way to go, one thing i recomend is KVMoIP as this means you can control your pc from anywhere in the world and see EVERYTHING, for example, you can watch your PC restart and even get into BIOS.

I do this with servers and always overclock the server so say i buy a Core 2 Duo E6600 server ill then login to KVMoIP reboot the server, go into BIOS and overclock it to 3.0 lol

God i love KVMoIP !!!!
nft99
09-07-08, 09:16
never mind the kvm switch, change the home hub they are awful :(
00mike000
09-07-08, 10:00
Eh monkey u work at bt which one my dad works at martlesham, the place has been taken over by indians has urs to? and the bt home hub is disgusting it slowed my connection down by 50%!
Monkey
09-07-08, 12:56
Not really, the technical helkp desk in india has though :| 0800 111 4567

Mine isnt much better mind, i work in derby
QuickShotProductions
10-07-08, 04:42
The only reason im with BT hub is because my landlord told me its the only one i could get.. i was like..NOO I WANT VIRGIN NOOB! but he said i couldnt have it in this flat. cant wait to move
Monkey
10-07-08, 10:46
You cant beat virgin broadband
jonwoad
10-07-08, 10:52
I'd agree with you if they cabled my street, but as they havent, they can be beaten
Micky007
10-07-08, 13:43
did you ask them if they could do it for you?
jonwoad
10-07-08, 13:46
nope, cant afford it now lol
Micky007
10-07-08, 13:47
get a cough cough modem :D

i have 2 spare :p and have 2 running at the mo :p
jonwoad
10-07-08, 13:51
I've now found out that the house 6 doors down has cable :S
Micky007
10-07-08, 13:58
lol well then why not ask if you can just stick a cable splitter on their cable and then get some coaxial cable running across everyones front garden and then in your house lol.

I bet you if you rin virgin up and tell them can they install Cable in your house as the a 6 door down has it but you dont they will come down and install it for you. If they say no then just ask them why, all they really need to do it what i said really which was stick a cable splitter on leading to your house and your on cable :D
jonwoad
10-07-08, 14:01
need some extra funds first though
Micky007
10-07-08, 14:08
i can lend you a spare modem if u want?
Micky007
10-07-08, 14:14
also 2MB is only

Special Offer:
£9 a month
For first 12 months

and you get a load of stuff like a Netgear Wireless Router
jonwoad
10-07-08, 14:32
i'll give them a call one day
PeterStoba
10-07-08, 15:27
£9,when you have a phone line
jonwoad
10-07-08, 15:34
Thats the problem... we dont have one :(
Micky007
10-07-08, 16:06
£9,when you have a phone line

wrong again Peter

Special Offer:
£4.50 a month
For your first 12 months
When you take a phone line

£9 if you just want broadband
PeterStoba
10-07-08, 18:26
wrong again Peter

Special Offer:
£4.50 a month
For your first 12 months
When you take a phone line

£9 if you just want broadband

Again? ok..

and thats the usual catch