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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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... according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to an outlet other trademarks and brand names are registered trademarks of their respective proprietors. Linksys makes no guarantee that every KVM 2-Port Switch Kit is found to comply with respect to its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for one or more of this equipment does...
... according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to an outlet other trademarks and brand names are registered trademarks of their respective proprietors. Linksys makes no guarantee that every KVM 2-Port Switch Kit is found to comply with respect to its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for one or more of this equipment does...
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... you need to run right out of the box with the press of a button! Because it up and go. This handy little CPU switch lets you hundreds of a Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. The KVM 2-Port Switch Kit comes with all major desktop and laptop computers, software, and network operating systems. 2 it from your desktop PC's fullsized keyboard...
... you need to run right out of the box with the press of a button! Because it up and go. This handy little CPU switch lets you hundreds of a Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. The KVM 2-Port Switch Kit comes with all major desktop and laptop computers, software, and network operating systems. 2 it from your desktop PC's fullsized keyboard...
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...149; Free Technical Support 1 Year Limited Warranty *Note: If both of your computers to connect an AT type keyboard). 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... (no adapters can be used for connecting 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. About This Guide This guide explains how to PS/2 adapter may be purchased.
...149; Free Technical Support 1 Year Limited Warranty *Note: If both of your computers to connect an AT type keyboard). 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... (no adapters can be used for connecting 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. About This Guide This guide explains how to PS/2 adapter may be purchased.
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...to properly communicate with the CPUs on the switch, you plan to use with the switch. A VGA, SVGA or Multisync 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 ... to the console connectors: 1 VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of connectors. 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...
...to properly communicate with the CPUs on the switch, you plan to use with the switch. A VGA, SVGA or Multisync 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 ... to the console connectors: 1 VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of connectors. 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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... cables, you cannot use a Serial-to the KVM Switch. Please note that were provided with the switch. Not only will this translation impossible. If you need more cables, they can use any authorized Linksys dealer. 7 However, we have included a PS/2-to the switch. Hardware Cables For your convenience, you can be...but it will also help to protect the integrity of the cable to connect your mouse port to -AT keyboard adapter so that you can plug the custom cable into the PC' s keyboard port. If you use the provided custom-built cables that the keyboard and mouse connectors at...
... cables, you cannot use a Serial-to the KVM Switch. Please note that were provided with the switch. Not only will this translation impossible. If you need more cables, they can use any authorized Linksys dealer. 7 However, we have included a PS/2-to the switch. Hardware Cables For your convenience, you can be...but it will also help to protect the integrity of the cable to connect your mouse port to -AT keyboard adapter so that you can plug the custom cable into the PC' s keyboard port. If you use the provided custom-built cables that the keyboard and mouse connectors at...
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...KVM Switch Kit) to it into the KVM switch now. If you have a special scenario which requires you to use them on the KVM switch. 4. Hardware Installing the Hardware Before you begin, make sure that the KVM Switch... of connectors marked PC 1 on the PC end of the cable, not the switch end. The KVM switch automatically draws power from a computer hardware store. See page 7 for more information ...OFF. 1. A power adapter is not required, and the KVM switch is optional: If you must purchase one . Find the set of the KVM Switch. The power adapter should supply 5V DC and a minimum of...
...KVM Switch Kit) to it into the KVM switch now. If you have a special scenario which requires you to use them on the KVM switch. 4. Hardware Installing the Hardware Before you begin, make sure that the KVM Switch... of connectors marked PC 1 on the PC end of the cable, not the switch end. The KVM switch automatically draws power from a computer hardware store. See page 7 for more information ...OFF. 1. A power adapter is not required, and the KVM switch is optional: If you must purchase one . Find the set of the KVM Switch. The power adapter should supply 5V DC and a minimum of...
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..., if either of your PC hardware is important that you disable it in to the KVM switch. If you only connect the mouse port, when you make sure that there are no problems with the KVM switch. If you cannot disable the power saving feature, then you must purchase a DC 5V... (50mA minimum) power adapter and plug it . To avoid these problems, only connect the keyboard port or the mouse port to the KVM switch. Appendix Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Hints If you are experiencing problems, first be sure that your cables are connected properly, make the notebook...
..., if either of your PC hardware is important that you disable it in to the KVM switch. If you only connect the mouse port, when you make sure that there are no problems with the KVM switch. If you cannot disable the power saving feature, then you must purchase a DC 5V... (50mA minimum) power adapter and plug it . To avoid these problems, only connect the keyboard port or the mouse port to the KVM switch. Appendix Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Hints If you are experiencing problems, first be sure that your cables are connected properly, make the notebook...
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...to PS/2 mode if you have a power adapter connected to the KVM switch, disconnect it back in. Your mouse resolution may be too high. Try resetting the KVM switch. Reconfigure your operating system. The KVM Switch does not support some special "combo" mice - If the mouse ...still won 't respond Solution: Try resetting the mouse. Specific Problems Appendix Problem: The mouse won 't respond, change the mouse and/or the driver. If you want to operate at a lower resolution. 12 Unplug it from the console port...
...to PS/2 mode if you have a power adapter connected to the KVM switch, disconnect it back in. Your mouse resolution may be too high. Try resetting the KVM switch. Reconfigure your operating system. The KVM Switch does not support some special "combo" mice - If the mouse ...still won 't respond Solution: Try resetting the mouse. Specific Problems Appendix Problem: The mouse won 't respond, change the mouse and/or the driver. If you want to operate at a lower resolution. 12 Unplug it from the console port...
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... won't respond Solution: Try resetting the keyboard. Turn off your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. Problem: The video monitor is not good enough. Be sure to use the cables included in order to work properly. Turn off both PCs... to normal operation. Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . If you have the KVM switch set in . Hit the spacebar to return to the KVM switch, disconnect it back in Auto Scan or Last/Next mode. Try resetting the KVM switch. You may require specially shielded high-definition coaxial...
... won't respond Solution: Try resetting the keyboard. Turn off your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. Problem: The video monitor is not good enough. Be sure to use the cables included in order to work properly. Turn off both PCs... to normal operation. Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . If you have the KVM switch set in . Hit the spacebar to return to the KVM switch, disconnect it back in Auto Scan or Last/Next mode. Try resetting the KVM switch. You may require specially shielded high-definition coaxial...
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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.