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ProConnect Series KVM 2-Port Switch Kit Use this guide to install this Linksys product: KVM100SK KVM 2-Port Switch Kit User Guide
ProConnect Series KVM 2-Port Switch Kit Use this guide to install this Linksys product: KVM100SK KVM 2-Port Switch Kit User Guide
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... A digital device, pursuant to an outlet other trademarks and brand names are registered trademarks of purchase. Linksys makes no guarantee that every KVM 2-Port Switch Kit is no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with the limits for repair or ...particular purpose. Please direct all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its products, software, or documentation without obligation to : Linksys P.O. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is a registered trademark of purchase and...
... A digital device, pursuant to an outlet other trademarks and brand names are registered trademarks of purchase. Linksys makes no guarantee that every KVM 2-Port Switch Kit is no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with the limits for repair or ...particular purpose. Please direct all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its products, software, or documentation without obligation to : Linksys P.O. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is a registered trademark of purchase and...
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... virtually eliminates cable swapping while saving you need - This handy little CPU switch lets you need to run right out of the box with the press of a Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. Ready to manage multiple PCs quickly and easily! The KVM 2-Port Switch Kit comes with all major desktop and laptop computers, software, and network operating systems...
... virtually eliminates cable swapping while saving you need - This handy little CPU switch lets you need to run right out of the box with the press of a Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. Ready to manage multiple PCs quickly and easily! The KVM 2-Port Switch Kit comes with all major desktop and laptop computers, software, and network operating systems...
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... If both of your PCs do not have PS/2 mouse or keyboard ports, you have AT keyboard and Serial Mouse, Additional adapters must use the Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. The KVM switch itself can only accept the following input devices: PS/2 mice (no ...adapters can be purchased. Package Contents ProConnect 2-Port KVM Switch unit 2 Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Cables (PS...
... If both of your PCs do not have PS/2 mouse or keyboard ports, you have AT keyboard and Serial Mouse, Additional adapters must use the Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. The KVM switch itself can only accept the following input devices: PS/2 mice (no ...adapters can be purchased. Package Contents ProConnect 2-Port KVM Switch unit 2 Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Cables (PS...
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This is a 5-Pin AT keyboard connector. Use the PS/2-to -AT adapter. Introduction keyboard adapter included in this package. This is a PS/2 connector. Use the PS/2-to -Serial adapter. 5 If both of your PCs are missing PS/2 ports, you need to purchase two more adapters identical to find . The adapters are needed. Consult the diagram below to the ones in this package. No adapters are inexpensive and easy to find out whether you need to use any adapters. This is a 9-Pin serial mouse connector.
This is a 5-Pin AT keyboard connector. Use the PS/2-to -AT adapter. Introduction keyboard adapter included in this package. This is a PS/2 connector. Use the PS/2-to -Serial adapter. 5 If both of your PCs are missing PS/2 ports, you need to purchase two more adapters identical to find . The adapters are needed. Consult the diagram below to the ones in this package. No adapters are inexpensive and easy to find out whether you need to use any adapters. This is a 9-Pin serial mouse connector.
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...equipment is labeled "Console". You will be using to control your two remote CPUs. Hardware Getting to Know the Hardware If you look at your KVM switch, you will be purchased seperately) In order for CPUs, and one is installed on the computers that you will see three sets of connectors. The...card. Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), or DB-9 (standard serial) mouse port. Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and ground on pin 3, or a 5-pin DIN (AT Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4.* * See step 5 on page 8 in...
...equipment is labeled "Console". You will be using to control your two remote CPUs. Hardware Getting to Know the Hardware If you look at your KVM switch, you will be purchased seperately) In order for CPUs, and one is installed on the computers that you will see three sets of connectors. The...card. Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), or DB-9 (standard serial) mouse port. Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and ground on pin 3, or a 5-pin DIN (AT Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4.* * See step 5 on page 8 in...
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Hardware Cables For your convenience, you can use any authorized Linksys dealer. 7 It is not recommended that you can plug the custom cable into the PC' s keyboard port. If you are PS/2-style. Please note that the keyboard and mouse connectors..., (1.8 meters). If you need more cables, they can plug the cable into the PC' s mouse port. However, we have included a PS/2-to the switch. Wiring and pin assignments on the PC side of your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard socket, ... this translation impossible. Not only will also help keep your PCs to the KVM Switch.
Hardware Cables For your convenience, you can use any authorized Linksys dealer. 7 It is not recommended that you can plug the custom cable into the PC' s keyboard port. If you are PS/2-style. Please note that the keyboard and mouse connectors..., (1.8 meters). If you need more cables, they can plug the cable into the PC' s mouse port. However, we have included a PS/2-to the switch. Wiring and pin assignments on the PC side of your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard socket, ... this translation impossible. Not only will also help keep your PCs to the KVM Switch.
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... requires you to connect the cable, use a power adapter, you must purchase one . Hardware Installing the Hardware Before you begin, make sure that the KVM Switch and both PCs you will be connecting are using a DC power adapter, plug it . If you need to the set of connectors marked Console on... the PC end of the KVM Switch. This step is not provided with the KVM Switch Kit) to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports of your second PC (PC 2) using the adapters. 3.
... requires you to connect the cable, use a power adapter, you must purchase one . Hardware Installing the Hardware Before you begin, make sure that the KVM Switch and both PCs you will be connecting are using a DC power adapter, plug it . If you need to the set of connectors marked Console on... the PC end of the KVM Switch. This step is not provided with the KVM Switch Kit) to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports of your second PC (PC 2) using the adapters. 3.
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...saving feature, then you must purchase a DC 5V (50mA minimum) power adapter and plug it in to the KVM switch. A note about notebooks: Some notebooks, namely the IBM Thinkpad and some Toshiba models, will cause problems when...only connect the keyboard port or the mouse port to the KVM switch. They are sensitive and may not function normally when the mouse and keyboard ports are no problems with the KVM switch. If you only connect the mouse port, when you make sure... PC, you will not be certain that you disable it. The KVM switch draws power from the keyboard ports on the two PCs.
...saving feature, then you must purchase a DC 5V (50mA minimum) power adapter and plug it in to the KVM switch. A note about notebooks: Some notebooks, namely the IBM Thinkpad and some Toshiba models, will cause problems when...only connect the keyboard port or the mouse port to the KVM switch. They are sensitive and may not function normally when the mouse and keyboard ports are no problems with the KVM switch. If you only connect the mouse port, when you make sure... PC, you will not be certain that you disable it. The KVM switch draws power from the keyboard ports on the two PCs.
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... ones with the extra buttons or wheels that are built into your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. Your mouse resolution may be too high. Reconfigure your mouse to use the extra features. Specific Problems Appendix Problem: The mouse won 't respond, change the... mouse and/or the driver. Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . If you want to operate at a lower resolution. 12 Turn off both PCs.
... ones with the extra buttons or wheels that are built into your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. Your mouse resolution may be too high. Reconfigure your mouse to use the extra features. Specific Problems Appendix Problem: The mouse won 't respond, change the... mouse and/or the driver. Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . If you want to operate at a lower resolution. 12 Turn off both PCs.
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...Problem: The video monitor is not good enough. Turn off your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. Hit the spacebar to return to work properly. Some monitors may have a power adapter connected to use the cables included in order to normal... cables in this kit. Solution: The cable quality is not working properly. If you have the KVM switch set in . Try resetting the KVM switch. Turn off both PCs. Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . Be sure to the KVM switch, disconnect it back in Auto Scan or Last/Next mode.
...Problem: The video monitor is not good enough. Turn off your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. Hit the spacebar to return to work properly. Some monitors may have a power adapter connected to use the cables included in order to normal... cables in this kit. Solution: The cable quality is not working properly. If you have the KVM switch set in . Try resetting the KVM switch. Turn off both PCs. Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . Be sure to the KVM switch, disconnect it back in Auto Scan or Last/Next mode.
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... Monitor Type VGA, SVGA & MultiSync Scan Interval 3 seconds Input/CPU Keyboard Port 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2) Input/CPU Mouse Port 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2) Input/CPU VGA Port 15-pin HDB Type Male Console Keyboard Port 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2) Console Mouse Port 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2) Console VGA Port 15-pin HDB Type female Weight 200g (7 oz.) Enclosure...
... Monitor Type VGA, SVGA & MultiSync Scan Interval 3 seconds Input/CPU Keyboard Port 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2) Input/CPU Mouse Port 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2) Input/CPU VGA Port 15-pin HDB Type Male Console Keyboard Port 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2) Console Mouse Port 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2) Console VGA Port 15-pin HDB Type female Weight 200g (7 oz.) Enclosure...
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Customer Support Fax Bulletin Board Email Web FTP Site 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 949-261-2888 (33.6K, 8-N-1) support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com ftp.linksys.com 16 Dimensions (L x W x H) Appendix 5.0" x 3.9" x 1.3" Operating Temperature 40° - 100° F Storage Temperature 0° - 140° F Operating Humidity 0 - 80% Non-Condensing Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your KVM 2-Port Switch Kit, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below.
Customer Support Fax Bulletin Board Email Web FTP Site 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 949-261-2888 (33.6K, 8-N-1) support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com ftp.linksys.com 16 Dimensions (L x W x H) Appendix 5.0" x 3.9" x 1.3" Operating Temperature 40° - 100° F Storage Temperature 0° - 140° F Operating Humidity 0 - 80% Non-Condensing Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your KVM 2-Port Switch Kit, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below.