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Computer Hardware
Information about computer splitters / AB Boxes.

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Splitter ABCs
AB BOX ABCs
Available splitters
Available AB boxes
Splitter layout
AB BOX layout

SPLITTER ABCs

Splitters are used to use one connection as two. For example, using a phone splitter, a user would be able to use one phone line as a Phone / Data, Phone / Fax or various other combinations.

AB BOX ABCs

Utilizes two devices on one port having the capability of switching from A to B or one device to another.

Before using AB Boxes it is recommended that you contact the manufacturers of the devices you plan to use the AB Boxes with to ensure the warranty is not voided if such a device is used.

AVAILABLE SPLITTERS

Phone - Allows two or more phone connections to be shared. Also has the capability of splitting one phone connector into two phone lines.

AVAILABLE AB BOXES

Computer AB Box - Allows two or more computers to share the same monitor, keyboard and mouse.
LPT Port AB Boxes - Allows two or more devices to share one LPT port. Such as a Printer / Scanner/ Zip drive or other devices.

SPLITTER LAYOUT

Below is an example of what a phone splitter may look like. As you can see in the below illustration, one end would connect to the wall and the other end allows two connectors to be connected into it.

AB BOX LAYOUT

Below is an example of what a LPT ABC box may look like. As you can see in the below illustration, there is a total of four parallel connectors. In this case the connector to the left is the connector which connects the switch box to the computer. The three other connectors are used for A, B and C parallel devices.

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