port replicators and linux

[Joseph Kubik]

On the D400 latitude series, the docking station is actually just a
monitor stand with 2 switces built in. Then, the "port replicator"
plugs into the monitor stand , I mean, "docking station".
-Joseph-

On 5/31/05, Duncan MacGregor <dbmacg-HLeSyJ3qPdM at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> On May 29, 2005 11:58 pm, Joseph Kubik wrote:
> > I know that the Dell port replicator has some firmware in it. (enough
> > that I have to reboot it about 2x per month).
> > -Joseph-
> 
> There is a distinction made by Dell between a 'port replicator' and a 'docking
> station'.
> 
>  A 'port replicator' makes it easier to disconnect the laptop from local
> cables. Local cables are connected are made to the port replicator, and the
> laptop is connected to the port replicator.
> A 'docking station' can perform the same function, but also may have
> additional capabilities including additional PCI slots, or a local NIC card.
> 
> The port replicator is a cheaper alternative, and just simplifies wiring, so
> is not visible to linux.
> 
> The docking station makes additional features available, but I have not seen a
> recent one.
> 
> 
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