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intheflow

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

Reply to LastDemocratInSC (Reply #6)

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 05:08 PM

Apr 4

I don't see how that could happen, but, maybe?

I know how inexpensive they are, as I looked at our local Staples store and saw the adapter I think might work is under $5.

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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