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[nov0798]

We are interested in using something similar to the Synergy software (http://synergy-foss.org/)on our computers. Here is the issue. We have 5 computers on 5 different networks. Can this product be configured to recognize the machines on different networks, or does anyone know if there is a similar product that will allow us to use one keyboard/mouse over 5 computers on different networks?

Thanks

[video321]

Never used the software but if you can specify hosts by IP then I don't see why not???

[nlaredo]

I've used synergy for machines in different networks for years. If you can't route traffic between the networks (for example, if one is a restricted guest network), then it will likely not work without extra effort.

[Work2Play]

Is this to remotely access computers that are somewhere else, or is this to really access all the computers from one place like that, but where the computers really are isolated on separate networks?

I've never heard of synergy but that looks like something I'll be downloading tonight after the kids go to bed - looks awesome, especially with the cross-platform integration.

[video321]

Is this to remotely access computers that are somewhere else, or is this to really access all the computers from one place like that, but where the computers really are isolated on separate networks?

This would be for computers all housed in a single area but are segmented by routers or VLANs.

[Dan (electron)]

Synergy should work, just need to make sure you open up the ports. Microsoft just released a similar tool (Mouse Without Borders) which also supports transferring clipboard and files. As long as you can specify a host name or IP, the solution should work.