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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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... number clearly on , the user is no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with the limits for repair or replacement only. Linksys makes no guarantee that every KVM 2-Port Switch Kit is free from the date of the FCC Rules. If this documentation and all inquiries to comply with respect to obtain...
... number clearly on , the user is no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with the limits for repair or replacement only. Linksys makes no guarantee that every KVM 2-Port Switch Kit is free from the date of the FCC Rules. If this documentation and all inquiries to comply with respect to obtain...
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Contents Contents Introduction 2 About This Guide 4 Package Contents 4 Getting to Know the Hardware 6 KVM Switch 6 Cables 7 Installation 8 Installing the Switch 8 Using the Hot Keys 9 Appendix 11 Troubleshooting 11 LEDs 14 Specifications 15 Customer Support 16
Contents Contents Introduction 2 About This Guide 4 Package Contents 4 Getting to Know the Hardware 6 KVM Switch 6 Cables 7 Installation 8 Installing the Switch 8 Using the Hot Keys 9 Appendix 11 Troubleshooting 11 LEDs 14 Specifications 15 Customer Support 16
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... having your own docking station! Built to a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. This handy little CPU switch lets you hundreds of a button! Got a notebook computer? The KVM 2-Port Switch Kit comes with the press of dollars in storage space and hardware costs. it from your desktop PC...cable swapping while saving you take instant command over two desktop or notebook PCs! Switch between two PCs with everything you need to run right out of a Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. Because it up and go. Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of ...
... having your own docking station! Built to a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. This handy little CPU switch lets you hundreds of a button! Got a notebook computer? The KVM 2-Port Switch Kit comes with the press of dollars in storage space and hardware costs. it from your desktop PC...cable swapping while saving you take instant command over two desktop or notebook PCs! Switch between two PCs with everything you need to run right out of a Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. Because it up and go. Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of ...
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... an Incredible 1920 x 1440 Maximum Screen Resolution Each PC's Keyboard Caps Lock, Num. There's Nothing Else To Buy* Press the Select Button to Switch Instantly Between PCs Save Hundreds of its features and capabilities include: The Ability to Control Two Computers from a Single Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse...
... an Incredible 1920 x 1440 Maximum Screen Resolution Each PC's Keyboard Caps Lock, Num. There's Nothing Else To Buy* Press the Select Button to Switch Instantly Between PCs Save Hundreds of its features and capabilities include: The Ability to Control Two Computers from a Single Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse...
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If one or both computers have the proper keyboard, video, and mouse cables for connecting your computers to AT 4 Package Contents ProConnect 2-Port KVM Switch unit 2 Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Cables (PS/2) 1 PS/2 to 9-Pin Serial Mouse Adapter 1 PS/2 to 5-Pin AT Keyboard...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 used to install and use the PS...
If one or both computers have the proper keyboard, video, and mouse cables for connecting your computers to AT 4 Package Contents ProConnect 2-Port KVM Switch unit 2 Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Cables (PS/2) 1 PS/2 to 9-Pin Serial Mouse Adapter 1 PS/2 to 5-Pin AT Keyboard...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 used to install and use the PS...
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... two remote CPUs. Two of connectors. The console connectors are for your input devices and your monitor to properly communicate with the CPUs on the switch, you must ensure that the following to the console connectors: 1 VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that ... or may be purchased seperately) In order for CPUs, and one is labeled "Console". Hardware Getting to Know the Hardware If you look at your KVM switch, you will be using on any computer in the installation 1 PS/2 Mouse 1 PS/2 Style Keyboard or AT Style Keyboard Plus Keyboard ...
... two remote CPUs. Two of connectors. The console connectors are for your input devices and your monitor to properly communicate with the CPUs on the switch, you must ensure that the following to the console connectors: 1 VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that ... or may be purchased seperately) In order for CPUs, and one is labeled "Console". Hardware Getting to Know the Hardware If you look at your KVM switch, you will be using on any computer in the installation 1 PS/2 Mouse 1 PS/2 Style Keyboard or AT Style Keyboard Plus Keyboard ...
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...using the standard extender cables, you cannot use any authorized Linksys dealer. 7 DO NOT connect the adapters to -AT keyboard adapter so that were provided with the switch. Hardware Cables For your convenience, you can use a ...Serial-to-PS/2 converter at the end of the cable to connect your mouse port to the switch. Please note that you use the provided custom-built cables that you can plug the cable into the ...serial connectors for the mouse ports, we have included a PS/2-to the switch. If your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard socket, we have provided a PS/2-to the...
...using the standard extender cables, you cannot use any authorized Linksys dealer. 7 DO NOT connect the adapters to -AT keyboard adapter so that were provided with the switch. Hardware Cables For your convenience, you can use a ...Serial-to-PS/2 converter at the end of the cable to connect your mouse port to the switch. Please note that you use the provided custom-built cables that you can plug the cable into the ...serial connectors for the mouse ports, we have included a PS/2-to the switch. If your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard socket, we have provided a PS/2-to the...
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... other extender cable. 5. Now connect your mouse, keyboard, and monitor here. 2. This step is not provided with the KVM Switch Kit) to connect the cable, use them on the KVM switch. 4. The power adapter should supply 5V DC and a minimum of 50mA of your first PC. Find the set of ... Plug in order to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports of current. 8 Hardware Installing the Hardware Before you begin, make sure that the KVM Switch and both PCs you are turned OFF. 1. Connect the ends of the custom extender cable (included with one from the PCs connected to the set...
... other extender cable. 5. Now connect your mouse, keyboard, and monitor here. 2. This step is not provided with the KVM Switch Kit) to connect the cable, use them on the KVM switch. 4. The power adapter should supply 5V DC and a minimum of 50mA of your first PC. Find the set of ... Plug in order to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports of current. 8 Hardware Installing the Hardware Before you begin, make sure that the KVM Switch and both PCs you are turned OFF. 1. Connect the ends of the custom extender cable (included with one from the PCs connected to the set...
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... the Active PC Both PCs on your workspace. Press and release ALT, then CTRL, then SHIFT, all one at a time. 2. Using the Hot Keys The KVM switch is being controlled. You can designate which PC is able to navigate between PC 1 and PC 2 without having to touch the... PC 2). By using the console's keyboard. There are connected to control. 1. Hit Enter 9 One of the LEDs on the KVM switch. Press the appropriate ID number, (1 or 2) 3. To monitor the other PC, press the select button on the switch will light up the clutter in an out-of keys, you 'd like to the...
... the Active PC Both PCs on your workspace. Press and release ALT, then CTRL, then SHIFT, all one at a time. 2. Using the Hot Keys The KVM switch is being controlled. You can designate which PC is able to navigate between PC 1 and PC 2 without having to touch the... PC 2). By using the console's keyboard. There are connected to control. 1. Hit Enter 9 One of the LEDs on the KVM switch. Press the appropriate ID number, (1 or 2) 3. To monitor the other PC, press the select button on the switch will light up the clutter in an out-of keys, you 'd like to the...
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... you are in Last/Next mode, none of the keyboard. 10 Once this mode has been set, the switch will scan back and forth between the two PCs until you press the spacebar. The KVM switch then returns to stop. 1. Press and release 9 3. Press and release 0 (zero) 3. Hit Enter Now that the Last.... You need to exit the Last/ Next mode by only using one at a time. 2. Last/Next Mode The KVM switch allows you tell it to normal operation. Auto Scan Mode Hot Keys The KVM Switch can also scan between the two PCs at set up the Last/Next mode, do the following: 1. Press and...
... you are in Last/Next mode, none of the keyboard. 10 Once this mode has been set, the switch will scan back and forth between the two PCs until you press the spacebar. The KVM switch then returns to stop. 1. Press and release 9 3. Press and release 0 (zero) 3. Hit Enter Now that the Last.... You need to exit the Last/ Next mode by only using one at a time. 2. Last/Next Mode The KVM switch allows you tell it to normal operation. Auto Scan Mode Hot Keys The KVM Switch can also scan between the two PCs at set up the Last/Next mode, do the following: 1. Press and...
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... the keyboard port or the mouse port to use the console keyboard. You will not be certain that all of your PCs have to the KVM switch. A note about notebooks: Some notebooks, namely the IBM Thinkpad and some Toshiba models, will cause problems when used at the same time. They are ...sensitive and may not function normally when the mouse and keyboard ports are no problems with the KVM switch. The KVM switch draws power from the keyboard ports on the two PCs. If you cannot disable the power saving feature, then you must purchase a DC 5V...
... the keyboard port or the mouse port to use the console keyboard. You will not be certain that all of your PCs have to the KVM switch. A note about notebooks: Some notebooks, namely the IBM Thinkpad and some Toshiba models, will cause problems when used at the same time. They are ...sensitive and may not function normally when the mouse and keyboard ports are no problems with the KVM switch. The KVM switch draws power from the keyboard ports on the two PCs. If you cannot disable the power saving feature, then you must purchase a DC 5V...
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...a lower resolution. 12 Try using a generic PS/2 mouse and the drivers that can switch between PS/2 and serial modes. Reconfigure your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. Turn off both PCs. If the mouse still won 't respond Solution: Try resetting ...the mouse. Your mouse resolution may be too high. If you want to the KVM switch, disconnect it back in. the ones with the extra buttons or wheels that are built into your operating system. The KVM Switch does not support some special "combo" mice - Unplug it from the console ...
...a lower resolution. 12 Try using a generic PS/2 mouse and the drivers that can switch between PS/2 and serial modes. Reconfigure your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. Turn off both PCs. If the mouse still won 't respond Solution: Try resetting ...the mouse. Your mouse resolution may be too high. If you want to the KVM switch, disconnect it back in. the ones with the extra buttons or wheels that are built into your operating system. The KVM Switch does not support some special "combo" mice - Unplug it from the console ...
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Turn off your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . Hit the spacebar to return to use the cables included in this kit. Solution: The ... quality is not working properly. Problem: The video monitor is not good enough. Try resetting the KVM switch. Try using the cable that came with the monitor. 13 Turn off both PCs. If you have the KVM switch set in . Some monitors may have a power adapter connected to work properly. Appendix Problem: The keyboard...
Turn off your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . Hit the spacebar to return to use the cables included in this kit. Solution: The ... quality is not working properly. Problem: The video monitor is not good enough. Try resetting the KVM switch. Try using the cable that came with the monitor. 13 Turn off both PCs. If you have the KVM switch set in . Some monitors may have a power adapter connected to work properly. Appendix Problem: The keyboard...
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The LED will turn on when the corresponding PC has been selected on long and off regularly, the KVM switch is in Auto Scan mode. If the LEDs are flashing on and off short", then the KVM switch is in Last/Next mode. 14 They are flashing "on the KVM switch. LEDs Appendix The KVM switch has two LEDs. If the LEDs are marked PC 1 and PC 2.
The LED will turn on when the corresponding PC has been selected on long and off regularly, the KVM switch is in Auto Scan mode. If the LEDs are flashing on and off short", then the KVM switch is in Last/Next mode. 14 They are flashing "on the KVM switch. LEDs Appendix The KVM switch has two LEDs. If the LEDs are marked PC 1 and PC 2.
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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. 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