Topic: Just thinking about a Network/Monitor setup...

[Sirgod]

I'm just thinking about this This afternoon, But here is where I'm kinda going with It.

I have my wifes PC which I think I'm going to refurbish, and Put in my wireless network, that way she can get online and Play around also. anyway, here's the situation. I currently have a dual monitor set up for my PC, and I was wondering, instead of Disabling one Monitor for Her PC, Is there a switch box, that I can use that would Give me 1: Dual monitor support for my PC
2: Single monitors for each PC.
3: Dual monitor for Wifes PC.

It's been years since I've worked with switches, But If need be, I feel confident enough That I could build one If neccesary. However, IF any of you IT guys have experience with this, I would be very gratefull.

Stephen

[Javora]

How far away are you thinking about running that monitor cable?  There are switches available, try looking at someplace like Digilink or what ever is equivalent in your area.  If you are looking for ideas try asking one of the employees at Best Buy or some place like that about how they set up their monitor displays.

[Tus-XC]

try searching for KVM (keyboard video mouse switch). i have dual monitor for my laptop, w/ my monitor being used between the 2 computers.  Sof i you wanted dual monitors for one pc, just make sure that you plug in one monitor to directly to one pc, then plug in the other monitor to the kvm (which will have 2 cables, one for each pc).  with a press of a button (scroll lock twice for me) i can go back and forth .  on a side note this also allows you to use 1 mouse and 1 keyboard between these computers

[Sirgod]

Sweet. Thanks for the info Tus.

Stephen

[Tus-XC]

this is the KVM i use http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817107407

[mc_cloud]

i have like 600 of these things at work...i have models that control like 5 computers, and models that control 2 comptuers... you press scroll x2 and up or down...

im sure one could "break" and I would have to throw it in the "dumpster"

you have a dumpster at your house, dont you?

hehehe

[Darth Sidious]

I use a 2-port KVM at home for my pc and my 'awaiting harddrive so i can make it server2003 to play with'.

Works well.  less clutter with keyboards/mice/monitors.

When the 4th computer online need is there, a 2nd KVM goes in

[Sirgod]

i have like 600 of these things at work...i have models that control like 5 computers, and models that control 2 comptuers... you press scroll x2 and up or down...

im sure one could "break" and I would have to throw it in the "dumpster"

you have a dumpster at your house, dont you?

hehehe

LOL, You have my Address right?  You know to take care of your Trash overflow. 

seriously, It's RR2 box 77e Wellston OK. 74881 , If and only If , you have an extra one laying around, I'd be more then Happy to take one. And of course my thanks.

Stephen Smith.

[mc_cloud]

hm look, a broken one...

yes we have like 9827349273498 of them.

just to make it clear.

you want the switcher that has one input for mouse/keyboard/moniter
and it has cables going OUT to seperate desktops?

so you have like 9237498273 desktops (2) controlled with one set of input devices..

right?

[Sirgod]

That's pretty much It MC. I figure I'll get around tonight to Getting the Wife's PC up and running. Then I'll Use whatever you have as far as the Monitor thing. Hell, Even using the same Keyboard and Mouse is a bonus I didn't think of.

Stephen

[mc_cloud]

I wont be able to grab it till monday, caus ei forgot to take my badge with me

you want the shiny blue one with 4 ports.
or the dull black one with 2 ports.

[Sirgod]

I wont be able to grab it till monday, caus ei forgot to take my badge with me

you want the shiny blue one with 4 ports.
or the dull black one with 2 ports.

Man Either or Mc Cloud,  I'm just once again empressed with the help peeps give here. You all Rock.

stephen