Multiplexing COM Ports

[Zikus]

Does anyone know of a device that alows you to use multiple COM devices on a single com port. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

[Charles Kozierok]

I have definitely seen these for printer ports, but not sure about COM ports. There are switchboxes for COM ports but that's not the same.
You can also buy expansion cards that give you extra COM ports.

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[Zikus]

Originally posted by ixl:
I have definitely seen these for printer ports, but not sure about COM ports. There are switchboxes for COM ports but that's not the same.
You can also buy expansion cards that give you extra COM ports.



Thank you for your reply. I am aware of the lpt devices and switch boxs.
I probley should have added that I was trying to figure out how to connect multiple external modems through a single com port shareing a 230kb to 921kb connection, if there is not a current product I may investigate building the hardware and software needed.
Once again thanks for your reply and if you run into any other info on the subject I would be greatful if you notified me.

Thanks