I hve 2 compters I want to connect 2gether 2 download data frm one in2 the other while both on. Can I use this product? Do I need a crossover cable?
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I think you can, but not sure. I have not tried that, but I think it can be done, but will require more than just plugging the devices together. Something about creating a network so you will be able to see both computers.
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This is fine unless you want to be able to download from both of them from the Internet then you need a router.
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I do not think you can connect them at the same exact time. I have mine hooked up to a power supply from a computer and that way I can access it as a extra drive when I need it. It has a 500 gig hard drive and that is nice not to have the computer ways spinning the extra platters. steve
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It is a problem. Don't use 2 in the same room if both computers are being used at the same time.
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It's not designed for data use, but some users report it does work for that. I have no personal knowledge. I have to wonder why there are so many splits in your coax and are they before or after your modem. Your problem may be low quality coax, you need quad shielded cable for data transfer.
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No. You can use one of these splitters on each end to carry two cables over one in a pinch, but will still need two ports on the router or switch for two devices to connect.
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If you only need one Ethernet port, and most of us do, as we are not running servers, this will work and will give you "gigabit" Ethernet capability. I do not know if Windows will configure two ports to run at the same time without using a server OS.
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The two Thunderbolt connections are for daisy chaining with other Thunderbolt devices. You can share the drive on the network but you would not be able to connect two computers to this drive at the same time.
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No, one cable transfer data but the other one is only for extra power, is a cable recomended for external units
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yeah i'm not understanding the question you are asking as well, seems like you want to plug in two different devices using ethernet??? if so i would use a switch like this: TRENDnet 5-Port Unmanaged 10/100 Mbps GREENnet Ethernet Desktop Plastic Housing Switch, TE100-S5 i'm really not sure what your asking about
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You would need a splitter cable. PCs have two separate jacks (audio in & out.). P.S., the sound quality on this device was poor.
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do you need the two wires for data or power? If it is for data, this should work.
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plug it into another computer to test if it can connect. If not, hope you have a backup strategy in place. The trade off for speed, on this device, is reliability.
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No you don't have to connect both. I connect one and it works great. You can plug both for security reasons.
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I have no idea about this cable. I used it for sharing a monitor within two computers but it did not work. I mean I used it backward with one computer turn on at a time.
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hey thanks for the reply. Do I need to buy another cable to make the connection ?
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We're using 4 in our lab at work. They are ~2-4' apart from each other and have not had any problems. I would suggest that when you do the initial connection that they be isolated from the other setups.Since we have 4 workstations I used a silver Sharpie and wrote 1,2,3,4 on each mouse, keyboard USB dongle so that if someone mixed them up we can get them back to the proper workstation.Also, DON'T LOSE THE USB POD. They cannot be replaced and thus your out $55.Pet Peeve: Why post a response "I'm only using one at home". What's the point?
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You can add additional adapters one at a time, but most companies would rather sell two and not have to explain why you have to use two units! It is nice to have a spare in case you want to connect another device such as a media player or an internet enabled TV. I would stick with the same brand and model just to make the sync easier. If you add an adapter using a different standard (such as 1.0 for 56MBPS or the newer 500MBPS ) or a different encryption (56 vs. 128 bit) you may have problems.