u715@jsp.umontreal.ca (Beliveau Steeve) (10/10/90)
Here is a problem I'd like to submit to all of you. I want to attach two devices to my serial port ( a null modem and a modem). The question is: How can I have these two attached at the same time without adding a dual serial port card to my computer (which card would not fit nicely in my A500 :). What kind of switch should I use? Or even better is it possible for the Amiga to select by software which device to use? Thanks in advance! -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steeve Beliveau | Allen's Axiom: When all else fails, email : u715@jsp.umontreal.ca | follow the instructions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
jms@tardis.Tymnet.COM (Joe Smith) (10/13/90)
In article <1990Oct9.175525.15094@IRO.UMontreal.CA> u715@jsp.umontreal.ca (Beliveau Steeve) writes: >I want to attach two devices to my serial port ( a null modem and a modem). >What kind of switch should I use? Buy an A-B switch that switches all 25 pins. My serial port drives two modems, dot-matrix and daisy-wheel printers. I picked up a no-name A-B-C-D switch at Fry's for $29. Works for me. -- Joe Smith (408)922-6220 | SMTP: jms@tardis.tymnet.com or jms@gemini.tymnet.com BT Tymnet Tech Services | UUCP: ...!{ames,pyramid}!oliveb!tymix!tardis!jms PO Box 49019, MS-C41 | BIX: smithjoe | 12 PDP-10s still running! "POPJ P," San Jose, CA 95161-9019 | humorous dislaimer: "My Amiga 3000 speaks for me."