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LastDemocratInSC

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6. Aside from the fax issue, an ethernet switch / port extender / splitter

Reply to intheflow (Original post)

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 05:04 PM

Apr 4

should solve the "not enough ports" issue. They are inexpensive. Your organization may not allow the use of one due to policies but I've never seen that. The company from which I recently retired is a DOD contractor and I always used a splitter when working at a DOD site but my work was not on the highly secure SIPRnet. If a splitter is allowed your IT department may have a preferred vendor but the fact is that you can buy them even at Walmart. Your problem is quite common and I think only a policy conflict would stop you.

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What's the difference? Dataport vs. LAN [View all] intheflow Apr 4 OP

I'm pretty sure that most FAX machines also require a telephone port Nictuku Apr 4 #1

This is a brand new scanner/fax machine. I assume it faxes over the network cable, intheflow Apr 4 #2

But who is it sending the fax to? Nictuku Apr 4 #3

According to a NYT article last month, intheflow Apr 4 #4

I'd say YES, it would work. Also, just unpluging the data cable from one of the current users and plugging in the SWBTATTReg Apr 4 #5

Aside from the fax issue, an ethernet switch / port extender / splitter LastDemocratInSC Apr 4 #6

Yes, I wondered if a splitter might somehow impair privacy or network security. intheflow Apr 4 #7