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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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...BARCODE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE AND PRODUCT BARCODE. Linksys makes no guarantee that every KVM 2-Port Switch Kit is free from physical defects in order to revise or update its quality, performance, merchantability, or...installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Linksys does not issue any individual or entity. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on , the user is...
...BARCODE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE AND PRODUCT BARCODE. Linksys makes no guarantee that every KVM 2-Port Switch Kit is free from physical defects in order to revise or update its quality, performance, merchantability, or...installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Linksys does not issue any individual or entity. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on , the user is...
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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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... virtually eliminates cable swapping while saving you hundreds of the box with the press of a Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. Built to run right out of dollars in storage space and hardware costs. Just hook it 's like having your own docking... PCs quickly and easily! This handy little CPU switch lets you need to a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Got a notebook computer? Switch between two PCs with no software or extra cables required, the ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit lets you need - The KVM 2-Port Switch Kit comes with all major desktop and laptop...
... virtually eliminates cable swapping while saving you hundreds of the box with the press of a Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. Built to run right out of dollars in storage space and hardware costs. Just hook it 's like having your own docking... PCs quickly and easily! This handy little CPU switch lets you need to a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Got a notebook computer? Switch between two PCs with no software or extra cables required, the ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit lets you need - The KVM 2-Port Switch Kit comes with all major desktop and laptop...
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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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...Sturdy Chassis and Quality Connectors for connecting your PCs do not have AT keyboard and Serial Mouse, Additional adapters must use the Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. If one or both computers have PS/2 mouse or keyboard ports, you must be purchased. About This Guide This... 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...
...Sturdy Chassis and Quality Connectors for connecting your PCs do not have AT keyboard and Serial Mouse, Additional adapters must use the Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. If one or both computers have PS/2 mouse or keyboard ports, you must be purchased. About This Guide This... 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...
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... CPUs. The console connectors are for your input devices and your monitor to properly communicate with the CPUs on the switch, you must ensure that 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. ...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 next section. 6 You will need to attach the following equipment is installed on the computers that...
... CPUs. The console connectors are for your input devices and your monitor to properly communicate with the CPUs on the switch, you must ensure that 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. ...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 next section. 6 You will need to attach the following equipment is installed on the computers that...
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...are using the standard extender cables, you need more cables, they can use any authorized Linksys dealer. 7 If you cannot use cables longer than 6 feet, (1.8 meters). However, we have included a PS/2-to the switch. DO NOT connect the adapters to connect your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard ... custom-built cables that you use a Serial-to-PS/2 converter at any standard extender cables to the KVM Switch. If your PCs to -Serial adapter so that were provided with the switch. Please note that you can plug the cable into the PC' s mouse port. It is not ...
...are using the standard extender cables, you need more cables, they can use any authorized Linksys dealer. 7 If you cannot use cables longer than 6 feet, (1.8 meters). However, we have included a PS/2-to the switch. DO NOT connect the adapters to connect your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard ... custom-built cables that you use a Serial-to-PS/2 converter at any standard extender cables to the KVM Switch. If your PCs to -Serial adapter so that were provided with the switch. Please note that you can plug the cable into the PC' s mouse port. It is not ...
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... with one from the PCs connected to it into the KVM switch now. Hardware Installing the Hardware Before you begin, make sure that the KVM Switch and both PCs you to use them on the right face of the KVM Switch. The KVM switch automatically draws power from a computer hardware store. Connect the...mouse, keyboard, and monitor here. 2. The power adapter should supply 5V DC and a minimum of 50mA of connectors marked PC 1 on the KVM switch. 4. If you have a special scenario which requires you will be connecting are using the other ends of the cable to use the adapters in...
... with one from the PCs connected to it into the KVM switch now. Hardware Installing the Hardware Before you begin, make sure that the KVM Switch and both PCs you to use them on the right face of the KVM Switch. The KVM switch automatically draws power from a computer hardware store. Connect the...mouse, keyboard, and monitor here. 2. The power adapter should supply 5V DC and a minimum of 50mA of connectors marked PC 1 on the KVM switch. 4. If you have a special scenario which requires you will be connecting are using the other ends of the cable to use the adapters in...
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... hot key functions: • Select the Active PC • Auto Scan Mode • Last/Next Mode Select the Active PC Both PCs on the KVM switch. One of the LEDs on the PCs that are connected to navigate between the two PCs using a combination of -the-way location in order to... free up indicating which ID number you'd like to touch the switch. This allows you can store the switch in an out-of keys, you to switch between PC 1 and PC 2 without having to control. 1. Hardware 6. Using the Hot Keys The KVM switch is being controlled. By using the console's keyboard. Hit Enter 9...
... hot key functions: • Select the Active PC • Auto Scan Mode • Last/Next Mode Select the Active PC Both PCs on the KVM switch. One of the LEDs on the PCs that are connected to navigate between the two PCs using a combination of -the-way location in order to... free up indicating which ID number you'd like to touch the switch. This allows you can store the switch in an out-of keys, you to switch between PC 1 and PC 2 without having to control. 1. Hardware 6. Using the Hot Keys The KVM switch is being controlled. By using the console's keyboard. Hit Enter 9...
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..., then SHIFT, all one at a time. 2. While you press the spacebar. Last/Next Mode The KVM switch allows you tell it to gain control of the other keys on the keyboard will scan back and forth between... the two PCs until you to switch between PCs manually by pressing the spacebar in Last/Next mode, none of the keyboard. 10...Press and release 9 3. Once this mode has been set, the switch will work. Press and release 0 (zero) 3. Auto Scan Mode Hot Keys The KVM Switch can also scan between the two PCs at set up the Last/...
..., then SHIFT, all one at a time. 2. While you press the spacebar. Last/Next Mode The KVM switch allows you tell it to gain control of the other keys on the keyboard will scan back and forth between... the two PCs until you to switch between PCs manually by pressing the spacebar in Last/Next mode, none of the keyboard. 10...Press and release 9 3. Once this mode has been set, the switch will work. Press and release 0 (zero) 3. Auto Scan Mode Hot Keys The KVM Switch can also scan between the two PCs at set up the Last/...
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... be able to use the console keyboard. If you only connect the mouse port, when you make sure that there are no problems with 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. To avoid... these problems, only connect the keyboard port or the mouse port to the KVM switch. The KVM switch draws power from the keyboard ports on the two PCs. You will have a power saving feature for the keyboard, it is important that all...
... be able to use the console keyboard. If you only connect the mouse port, when you make sure that there are no problems with 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. To avoid... these problems, only connect the keyboard port or the mouse port to the KVM switch. The KVM switch draws power from the keyboard ports on the two PCs. You will have a power saving feature for the keyboard, it is important that all...
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... Specific Problems Appendix Problem: The mouse won 't respond, change the mouse and/or the driver. Try resetting the KVM switch. Try using a generic PS/2 mouse and the drivers that can switch between PS/2 and serial modes. Reconfigure your mouse to use the extra features. the 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. The KVM Switch does not support some special "combo" mice - Turn off your operating system. If you want to operate at a lower resolution. 12
... Specific Problems Appendix Problem: The mouse won 't respond, change the mouse and/or the driver. Try resetting the KVM switch. Try using a generic PS/2 mouse and the drivers that can switch between PS/2 and serial modes. Reconfigure your mouse to use the extra features. the 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. The KVM Switch does not support some special "combo" mice - Turn off your operating system. If you want to operate at a lower resolution. 12
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Turn off your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. If you have the KVM switch set in Auto Scan or Last/Next mode. Hit the spacebar to return to use the cables included in . Try using the cable that came ... connected to work properly. Be sure to normal operation. Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . Try resetting the KVM switch. You may require specially shielded high-definition coaxial VGA cables in order to the KVM switch, disconnect it back in this kit. Solution: The cable quality is not working properly.
Turn off your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. If you have the KVM switch set in Auto Scan or Last/Next mode. Hit the spacebar to return to use the cables included in . Try using the cable that came ... connected to work properly. Be sure to normal operation. Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . Try resetting the KVM switch. You may require specially shielded high-definition coaxial VGA cables in order to the KVM switch, disconnect it back in this kit. Solution: The cable quality is not working properly.
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LEDs Appendix The KVM switch has two LEDs. If the LEDs are flashing on and off short", then the KVM switch is in Last/Next mode. 14 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. They are flashing "on the KVM switch.
LEDs Appendix The KVM switch has two LEDs. If the LEDs are flashing on and off short", then the KVM switch is in Last/Next mode. 14 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. They are flashing "on the KVM switch.
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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
