Lighted keyboards won't work with KVM switch ???
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I have the iomega USB KVM switch. My Saitek keyboard's lights worked fine. The trick is that I had it plugged into the USB port on the PC, turned the lights on, then plugged it into the KVM switch. Works fine!
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I'm using the keyboard in Kontak, for use with REV, and the keyboard works fine. Try looking up the info on YouTube or Google.
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My IOGEAR GCS1744 KVM switch works fine with the Logitech illuminated keyboard. Make sure it is powered.
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Not on my Mac. The keys work, but the light won't. No problem on Windows though.
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I guess I should be more specific. Anyone find a KVM that will allow this keyboard to light up? It will work as a standard non-lit keyboard with any KVM but no backlight and what good is that?
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Sounds like it's not the right keyboard for your laptop. My keys are not lit, but if the only difference is lighted keys vs non, I would try it and just not connect the power plug, if it's just power it might work.
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Try some software solution. There are lots of keyboard LED emulators. Shareware or free.
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Try the Fn key (bottom left keyboard) & monitor switch key up (top left keyboard) at the same time see what happens? If not you might have a defective screen.
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Are any of the three LED in the upper right corner of the keyboard lit? Sometimes when it boots one of the locks defaults to on and you have to shut it off. It might be SysRq which you disable holding the function key.
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Yes. At my workplace, I am using an HDMI Monitor, thus it won't work with the VGA outputs of the KVM. So, yes, I use it in order to eliminate an extra keyboard and mouse from cluttering the desk...
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I haven't tried that so I am not certain if wireless will work or not. I can tell you that the IOGEAR 2-Port USB DVI-D KVM switch has 2 USB ports, one designated for the key board and one for the mouse. If your wireless KB & Mouse use 2 separate USB receivers, I would guess that the chances of it working properly are good.
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I have the same question - I've tried two different wireless keyboards via USB dongle but both trigger the "USB device not supported" error - tried Logitech & HP.
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i bought this keyboard.. logitech illuminated keyboard, and am in dire need of a kvm switch. 4 port can anyone tell me which kvm to get that will allow for the backlighting, and ALL FUNCTION KEYS to work? from my research it's tough to find kvm switches that will allow function keys\volumeup\volumedown etc to work.Any tips PLEASE?!thanks For any Info.
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I use the switches on the KVM. This is not a smart switch. I use it for four computers at work without any issues.
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I'm using this keyboard with an IOgear GCS634U 4-port KVM. I'm not a gamer, so I can't speak to any of those issues. I'm also using the SetPoint software because I have a Logitech wireless mouse as well. I have two laptops and one desktop on the KVM and I don't see any issues. The backlighting works fine as well as the special purpose keys (volume, web keys, etc.).
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I use the Startech KVM switch with a Logitech G500 gaming mouse without issue. My keyboard is a standard keyboard though. I would add, the times I've had problems with the KVM switch are when the KVM switch gets radio frequency interference from my iphone. So, I keep the iphone away from the KVM switch and it works like a charm.
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Try the function "FN" key with the "Z" key. On my laptop it switches through one of 3 modes each time I hit function + z: keys lit for 10 seconds after last press, keys always lit, and key lights always off.