Linking two MarioKart 2 Arcades together. Where is the Ethernet plug located?

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Hi everyone. I bought two Mario Kart 2 Arcades (Japanese version). I want to link the cabinets together. The only question I have is: Where is the socket on the Arcade for the Ethernet plug?
 
Mine has a port directly on the Triforce unit, that connects via Ethernet cable to a small router where the other unit's Ethernet cable plugs in. I can send a picture later tonight to illustrate
 
Thank You for the reply. Could you be more specific? Where on the arcade is this located? I removed both covers on the back. I do see two ethernet cables plugged into a double female socket with the CRT cover removed. It looks to me like it goes to the camera.

In addition, I need to make some small adjustments to the horiz size. On most arcades, they have a small board with pots on them. I don't see any on this arcade.

Thank You in advance, Pete.
 
right above the USB dongle?
 

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Thank You again for the reply. How do I get to the computer? The front or the back?
 
Then you will need a small router to plug in the connection from the Triforce PCB and the Camera as well as the second unit so that they network together (mine is silver but isn't plugged in but it is sitting right below the Triforce unit)IMG_1269.jpeg
 
I have the Japanese version of this arcade Your picture is not the same as what I am seeing. I believe the board is inside the wooden box on the right. I have no clue how to open it.
 

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I figured it out. I had to go to a Japanese You Tube channel. 2 screws allow you to flip up the seat. The Game Cube and Hub are located there.
 

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Ok, I guess they changed the location of the Triforce for the US model, your model is more like the Daytona USA 2/Crazy Taxi layout. The Japanese model manual I looked at made it appear as though they were in the back (but maybe there is a dual cab variant this manual is for):
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