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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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... to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to : Linksys P.O. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are the property of Linksys. Linksys does not issue any individual or entity. Linksys makes no guarantee that every KVM 2-Port Switch Kit is a registered trademark of their respective proprietors. ProConnect... A digital device, pursuant to its products or the contents or use for repair or replacement only. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE...
... to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to : Linksys P.O. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are the property of Linksys. Linksys does not issue any individual or entity. Linksys makes no guarantee that every KVM 2-Port Switch Kit is a registered trademark of their respective proprietors. ProConnect... A digital device, pursuant to its products or the contents or use for repair or replacement only. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE...
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...PCs quickly and easily! This handy little CPU switch lets you need to last, the ProConnect 2-Port Switch Kit virtually eliminates cable swapping while saving you hundreds of a button! Just hook it doesn't use software, the ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch is compatible with everything you take instant ...box with no software or extra cables required, the ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit lets you connect two CPUs to a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Ready to run right out of a Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. Switch between two PCs with the press of dollars in storage ...
...PCs quickly and easily! This handy little CPU switch lets you need to last, the ProConnect 2-Port Switch Kit virtually eliminates cable swapping while saving you hundreds of a button! Just hook it doesn't use software, the ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch is compatible with everything you take instant ...box with no software or extra cables required, the ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit lets you connect two CPUs to a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Ready to run right out of a Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. Switch between two PCs with the press of dollars in storage ...
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.../2 to Serial mouse adapter and the PS/2 to AT 4 If one or both computers have AT keyboard and Serial Mouse, Additional adapters must use the Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. Introduction Windows 95 Keyboards Compatible with All Major PS/2 Mice No Software Required Sturdy Chassis and Quality Connectors for Long...
.../2 to Serial mouse adapter and the PS/2 to AT 4 If one or both computers have AT keyboard and Serial Mouse, Additional adapters must use the Linksys ProConnect KVM 2-Port Switch Kit. Introduction Windows 95 Keyboards Compatible with All Major PS/2 Mice No Software Required Sturdy Chassis and Quality Connectors for Long...
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.... 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... to the console connectors: 1 VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of connectors. The console connectors are for your input devices and your KVM switch, you will see three sets of the highest resolution that you will be using on the computers that you will be using to control your...
.... 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... to the console connectors: 1 VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of connectors. The console connectors are for your input devices and your KVM switch, you will see three sets of the highest resolution that you will be using on the computers that you will be using to control your...
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...cables are using the standard extender cables, you cannot use a Serial-to-PS/2 converter at any standard extender cables to connect your mouse port to the KVM Switch. Not only will this translation impossible. If you are PS/2-style. It is not recommended that you can plug the custom cable into the... to connect your PCs to -AT keyboard adapter so that you need more cables, they can plug the cable into the PC' s mouse port. If your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard socket, we recommend that you use any authorized Linksys dealer. 7 DO NOT connect the adapters to the...
...cables are using the standard extender cables, you cannot use a Serial-to-PS/2 converter at any standard extender cables to connect your mouse port to the KVM Switch. Not only will this translation impossible. If you are PS/2-style. It is not recommended that you can plug the custom cable into the... to connect your PCs to -AT keyboard adapter so that you need more cables, they can plug the cable into the PC' s mouse port. If your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard socket, we recommend that you use any authorized Linksys dealer. 7 DO NOT connect the adapters to the...
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... are turned OFF. 1. If you must purchase one . Now connect your second PC (PC 2) using the other ends of the cable to it into the KVM switch now. The KVM switch automatically draws power from a computer hardware store. The power adapter should supply 5V DC and a minimum of 50mA of the cable, not the... in your first PC. See page 7 for more information about using a DC power adapter, plug it . Plug in order to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports of your mouse, keyboard, and monitor here. 2.
... are turned OFF. 1. If you must purchase one . Now connect your second PC (PC 2) using the other ends of the cable to it into the KVM switch now. The KVM switch automatically draws power from a computer hardware store. The power adapter should supply 5V DC and a minimum of 50mA of the cable, not the... in your first PC. See page 7 for more information about using a DC power adapter, plug it . Plug in order to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports of your mouse, keyboard, and monitor here. 2.
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... the same time. The KVM switch draws power from the keyboard ports on the two PCs. To avoid these problems, only connect the keyboard port or the mouse port to the KVM switch. Also, 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. They are sensitive and...
... the same time. The KVM switch draws power from the keyboard ports on the two PCs. To avoid these problems, only connect the keyboard port or the mouse port to the KVM switch. Also, 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. They are sensitive and...
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Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . Turn off your mouse to operate at a lower resolution. 12 The KVM Switch does not support some special "combo" mice - the ones with the extra buttons or wheels that are built into your operating system. Try using a generic ... modes. Specific Problems Appendix Problem: The mouse won 't respond, change the mouse and/or the driver. If you want to the KVM switch, disconnect it back in. Turn off both PCs. Switch the mouse to PS/2 mode if you have a power adapter connected to use the extra features. If the mouse still won...
Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . Turn off your mouse to operate at a lower resolution. 12 The KVM Switch does not support some special "combo" mice - the ones with the extra buttons or wheels that are built into your operating system. Try using a generic ... modes. Specific Problems Appendix Problem: The mouse won 't respond, change the mouse and/or the driver. If you want to the KVM switch, disconnect it back in. Turn off both PCs. Switch the mouse to PS/2 mode if you have a power adapter connected to use the extra features. If the mouse still won...
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Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . You may require specially shielded high-definition coaxial VGA cables in this kit. Appendix Problem: The keyboard won't respond Solution: Try resetting the keyboard. Try resetting the KVM switch. If you have the KVM switch set in . Turn off both PCs. ... cable that came with the monitor. 13 Turn off your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. Solution: The cable quality is not working properly. Be sure to use the cables included in order to work properly. Some monitors may...
Unplug it from the console port and then plug it . You may require specially shielded high-definition coaxial VGA cables in this kit. Appendix Problem: The keyboard won't respond Solution: Try resetting the keyboard. Try resetting the KVM switch. If you have the KVM switch set in . Turn off both PCs. ... cable that came with the monitor. 13 Turn off your monitor, wait five seconds, then power on the PCs, the monitor and the KVM switch. Solution: The cable quality is not working properly. Be sure to use the cables included in order to work properly. Some monitors may...
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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.