AA2826, USB KVM Switch, cables included

Introduction This KVM switch is fully compatible with the USB specification. Instillation is an easy as connecting USB AB cables to the computers and the KVM switch. Computer selection is an easy front panel button. The built in USB hub ensures smooth switching from one computer to the other. The KVM switch provides the easiest way to manage multiple computers with USB interface and share USB peripherals among them

Features

• Manage 2 PCs, G3/G4 Macs or iMacs from one USB keyboard, mouse and monitor.
• Front panel push buttons for easy computer selection
• No driver needed for keyboard and mouse operation
• Support keyboard and mouse plug-n-play.
• High VGA resolution: 1920 x 1440
• Buzzer sound for computer switching confirmation
• Activity Auto scan by front buttons pressing
• Selectable scan time interval
• USB self power operation
• No software required

System Requirements

Console side

• One VGA, SVGA or multisync monitor
• one USB keyboard
• One USB mouse

Computer side

Each USB enabled computer must be connected to the KVM switch by

• One HD15 male to female VGA cable for monitor
• One USB AB cable with Type A and Type B plug for USB devices

NOTE: An optional HDB-15 to DB-15 VGA adapter is required for some MACs.

Operations

Front Panel

1. On-line LED and selected LED
   When the LED turns green, the connected computer is powered on. When a computer is selected, its corresponding red LED illuminates
2. Push Buttons
   Each computer has a button associated with it on the front panel for selection

Auto Scan

Auto scan automatically scan each computer one by one at a fixed interval.

Note: Keyboard and mouse are not operable during auto scan.

Scan Time

It sets the scan interval for Auto Scan. The scan time options are 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds

Note: Scan Time is automatically set to the default of 3 seconds when the KVM switch losses power.

To activate the Auto Scan, press and hold the pushbutton down for 2 seconds until you hear a long beep followed by a short beep. To exit from it, tap the pushbutton again.

To change the scan time interval, press and hold the pushbutton for 4 seconds till you hear two long beeps. Then by tapping the pushbutton each time, the switch responds with 1, 2, 3 or 4 beeps corresponding to 3, 8, 15 and 20 seconds respectively. Once set, leave the switch as it is and it will automatically return to normal operation.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Ensure that all cables are well seated. Label the cable for each computer to avoid confusion when connecting to the KVM switch.

The KVM switch has built in power protection that works automatically when needed. When it works, USB communication halts and the only way to restart the KVM switch properly is to remove all power sources (USB cables and power adapter), wait a few seconds, apply power sources and start again.