Hello again, Did check my details, and here is a couple of notes on the cable you need.
The cable is of the type
CAT-5E crossover.
The reason why your normal cable won't work, is that the switch will act
as a extremely simplified computer on the network. The CROSSOVER term,
has to do with the way the wires inside the cable has been connected
from one end to the other. A normal modem cable is not CROSSOVER, but
when you connect what will amount to two computers, you will need the
crossover type. Sounds a bit confusing, but all you need to know, is
that this is what you are looking for.
So, here is the connection scheme. Use your normal modem cable, between the modem and the switch.Buy a crossover cable, and use that between the computer and the switch. If you are going to connect one computer on each of the two ingoing ports on the switch, to swap which computer will be connected to the modem at any time, you will need one crossover cable between each computer and the switch.
To give you but one idea, here is one EBay link for the cable in question: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2m-6ft-Cat5e-FTP-Crossover-Cable-Cross-Shield-Ethernet-Network-Patch-Cords-/290895396786?hash=item43bab77fb2:g:UwsAAOxyrxZRz7vpPlease note, I have no connection with the seller, it is but an example. If you do a search on netshops for things like:
cat-5e crossover
you should be good to go. I do advice that you control read the
advertisement carefully, and make sure it states the cable is for
connecting two computers, without a router, or even computer and
switches. If you find a cable, that states it is meant for connecting a
computer and a modem, it is likely not going to work, as such a cable
will not be crosslinked. Just mentioning it, since there does exist a
bit of confusion about the cabling.
Further, my advice would be for you to clearly mark the cables with some tactile marking. If you hold a crossover cable in your hand, and compare it with one that is not crossover, you will have no chance of telling which one is the one you are after - and neither will a sighted person , as they from outside does feel and look exactly the same. Only difference is the wire setup inside the cable. Now, if you for instance would happen to use the wrong cable in your connection, your connection will not work, leading you to conclude something is wrong with your computer or modem. Why I do suggest that you wrap a piece of tape, put a Braille label, or even just wrap a string around the crossover cable. Something that will stay permanent, and is easily distinct. That way, you quickly can make sure you do the right cabling, even if you down the road will have to recable your system.
Network cables, crossover or not, do come in many lengths and qualities. It is no big problem to use a cable that is a bit too long, you easily can roll them up, and use a strap to fasten it. That does give you a bit of flexibility in reorganizing your desk at a later time. Too short cables, often do result in you stretching them to the fullest, meaning that you put extra stress on the inner wiring, and eventually the cable may break. Cables from 5 to 6 feet and up, are quite recommended, as a minimum. In general, measure the distance you are going to cover, and add one or two feet for flexibility.
If you want a good stabil connection of your network, you might want to pick what is named a SHIELDED cable. This means that the cable has a foil wrapping inside, which will shield it from interference from other electrical equipment, leaving it the chance of only concentrating on its job - to transfer your data. Clean data transfer, will make the modem and computer less stressed, since they do not have to spend resources on filtering out disturbances. But you also will find that the shielded cables often cost a dollar or so extra. Besides the foil wrapping may cause the cable to be a tiny bit more stiff. Not a big deal, but wanted to mention it.
Hope you will find the solution meeting your needs. I have greatly enjoyed mine.
Regards, David On 5/30/2016 3:18 AM, Neville wrote:
Hi David,Many thanks for your reply and suggestion. Yes, that is precisely what I am looking for. A quick look on Ebay shows many examples including the one in and two out unit as you mentioned. Will check into this further with my local electronics shop regarding the need for a different cable from the switch to the computer.Cheers Neville. On 29/05/2016 5:15 PM, David wrote:Although I cannot help you with the AntiVirus question, I am going to reply on your Hardware issue. You asked if there does exist a piece of hardware, to turn on and off the connection between your computer and the modem? Sure, there does. I was in a similar search last year, and found several such products at EBay. And they don't cost much either, neither do they take up a lot of space. Maybe slightly bigger than a matchbox. Prices may range well under 5 US Dollars, but be prepared to pay a few dollars extra. What you need, is a RJ45 SWITCH, so search for that term. Most of them come as a 2 to 1 port switch, meaning that you can either have one computer connected and switch between two modems. Or, connect two computers and one modem, and switch between which of the computers will be connected to the modem at any time. Well, for your particular usage, like for mine, we want one computer and one modem, just the chance of deciding whether the computer and the modem should be able to talk to each other. Simple as this. Plug the computer to one of the two ingoing ports - usually located on one end of the switch box, and the modem to the single port on the outgoing end. That is, leave the second ingoing port empty. Now, when you press the 1-button on the switch, it will connect ingoing port 1, and the outgoing port. This means the computer and the modem, will talk to each other. Press the 2-button on the switch, and the ingoing port 2, and the outgoing port are connected. No computer is connected to the ingoing port 2, so the modem will talk to deaf ears, or empty cables. The modem itself, is untouched by this swtiching, leaving all the wireless and other features of it intact and fully working. Only your computer will be connected or disconnected by the press of two different physical buttons. What you were after, wasn't it? To help you - and others in search for such a device - on your way, here is but one link to such an equipment, found on EBay. If you want to do your own search, just look for RJ45 SWITCH, on EBay, Amazon, Vendor, or even ask in your local electronics store. Here is the EBay link I get up first when searching this morning:http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Mini-Dual-2-Way-2-Ports-RJ45-Network-Manual-AB-Sharing-Switch-Box-Adapter-Hub-/140631763907?hash=item20be4e6bc3:g:2scAAOSwNSxVHkm5Hope this helps you out. One extra detail, you might need to change the cable between the computer and the Switch. The network cables come in two versions, one cross-linked, and one non-cross-linked. Right off the top of my head, sorry to say, I cannot remember which one is the standard, but you might want the other to have the solution working. Just good to order in an extra cable, along with the switch. They are cheap as well, so if you want to play safe, order both types of cable, and you will be sure to be up running. And then - at the end of the line, let's have a suggestion for this switch in an extended setting. Connect your desktop to ingoing port 1, your laptop to ingoing port 2, and the modem to the outgoing port. Now, press either button 1 or 2, to determine whether it should be your laptop or desktop that is connected to the net at any given time. Regards, David David On 5/29/2016 4:31 AM, Neville via Talk wrote:Hi, Using WE 10 64 bit and latest WE. Has anyone got any suggestions for a speech friendly anti virus programme with firewall which can be used to stop or allow traffic? For years I have used Vipre Internet Security for these functions but the past few versions have been just about impossible to use with speech. Particularly if it comes up with files which it thinks could be a virus. Seeing Defender, shortly after a clean install of W10, did not find anything, these were more than likely false positives. Someone on this list did send me a link to an earlier speech friendly version of the Vipre interface but, although it worked well under W7 32 bit, would not install under W10 64 bit. The update nag screens were getting to be rather annoying though. Also, does anyone know of some sort of hardware switch or device which could be employed to stop or allow the traffic travelling along the cable between the modem and the desktop when required? i.e. Both the computer and modem could be left running but the desktop would be isolated from the modem and hence the net. The wireless part of the modem would be still functional but the computer would be off line. 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