Hi, Apparently, there is a limit in the mouse cable length: a 1.8 m extension cable works but a 10 m one does not. Is there a workaround? Configuration: Logitech PS2 mouse, SuperMicro P4DCE motherboard. Two mice and two 10 m cables tested. Both the keyboard and monitor work OK with 10 m extension cables. In my case, I'll probably move the furniture and use the 1.8 m extension cable but for an other computer I may need a 20 m extension cable. I don't think it's OS specific (SuSE 8.1 is installed there) but I haven't tested it. -- Alexandr.Malusek@imv.liu.se
* Alexandr Malusek
Apparently, there is a limit in the mouse cable length: a 1.8 m extension cable works but a 10 m one does not. Is there a workaround?
Configuration: Logitech PS2 mouse, SuperMicro P4DCE motherboard. Two mice and two 10 m cables tested. Both the keyboard and monitor work OK with 10 m extension cables.
In my case, I'll probably move the furniture and use the 1.8 m extension cable but for an other computer I may need a 20 m extension cable.
I don't think it's OS specific (SuSE 8.1 is installed there) but I haven't tested it.
Is your mouse an optical ? If so, chances are it will indeed not work, wheel mice seem to have problems as well (middle button clcik does not get passed through, left and right work fine). Best solution (IMO) is to buy a cordless mouse , or an amplifier (black box and others sell those extension boxes, which allow you to have something like a 100m mouse cable). Still Im curious why you would need a 20m mouse cable ..
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Gerhard den Hollander
Apparently, there is a limit in the mouse cable length: a 1.8 m extension cable works but a 10 m one does not. Is there a workaround?
Is your mouse an optical ?
No, it's a cheap 3 button mouse with a cord.
Best solution (IMO) is to buy a cordless mouse , or an amplifier (black box and others sell those extension boxes, which allow you to have something like a 100m mouse cable).
I'll check it.
Still Im curious why you would need a 20m mouse cable ..
To reduce noise in a small lab we are moving 4 computers to a computer room. Two Sun workstations have already been moved and work OK. -- Alexandr.Malusek@imv.liu.se
* Alexandr Malusek
Best solution (IMO) is to buy a cordless mouse , or an amplifier (black box and others sell those extension boxes, which allow you to have something like a 100m mouse cable).
I'll check it.
Still Im curious why you would need a 20m mouse cable .. To reduce noise in a small lab we are moving 4 computers to a computer room. Two Sun workstations have already been moved and work OK.
In which case I recommend looking into a KVM switch, so that you can drive all 4 from a single monitor/keyboard/mouse (keyboard/video/mouse officially). And then get a KVM switch that has a built in amplifier. (And you might need to get 2 of those sun ps/2->sun keyboard converters). I have a similar setup (except it's all sitting under my desk, not 20 m away, which means I always have nice warm feet ;) ) and it works like a charm. Kind regards, -- Gerhard den Hollander Phone :+31-10.280.1515 Global IT Support manager Direct:+31-10.280.1539 Jason Geosystems BV Fax :+31-10.280.1511 (When calling please note: we are in GMT+1) gdenhollander@jasongeo.com POBox 1573 visit us at http://www.jasongeo.com 3000 BN Rotterdam JASON.......#1 in Reservoir Characterization The Netherlands This e-mail and any attachment is/are intended solely for the named addressee(s) and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, we request that you do not disseminate, forward, distribute or copy this e-mail message. If you have received this e-mail message in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and destroy the original message.
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