FC300 - Switch between VG-99 or VB-99 ?

Started by ericar123, April 04, 2015, 06:21:44 AM

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ericar123

Hi
Does anyone know if an Ethernet switch would work using an FC300 to control either a VG99 or VB99 . I want to be able to use one or the other . I understand the FC300 can't have 2 way connection to 2 units at the same time but if I could hit a switch to select the VG or VB before I turn the power on that should work. The only Ethernet switches I see don't seem to have a mechanical or manual switch. They must be controlled some other way. Any ideas?

Elantric

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An Ethernet Switch will not work

but here is one method that works

* Buy a few of these RJ45 to DB25 Male adapters .
Monoprice 101158 DB25M/RJ-45 Modular Adapter (101158) $2/ea

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-101158-DB25M-Modular-Adapter/dp/B001TKDGA6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428157067&sr=8-1&keywords=rj45+to+db25


and use a typical D25 A/B mechanical Switch box

D25 A/B mechanical Switch box
http://www.amazon.com/DB25-Female-Way-Switch-Box/dp/B008PKN2KW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428157524&sr=8-1&keywords=D25+A%2FB+mechanical+Switch+box



i would use an ohm meter and verify the connections are 1:1 for all eight pins on both sides  - just in case something gets incorrectly swapped.

ericar123

Thanks.
I already have a switch box so all I need are a few adapters.


Eric