can you plug and play like basic switches,or do you have to configure the switch when you use it first.I would like to use it's full potential later.
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Yes. The switch is plug and play out of the box - in my case it was "wire the Comcast modem to the Barracuda VPN and then wire the VPN to the switch"... No config necessary on the switch side - just on the VPN, as expected.
1063576
When I plugged mine in, I got a "set up your keyboard" screen which showed some things. I THINK there was a link or something there to get more info. If you go into devices and hardware, right-click on the picture of the keyboard and then go to Keyboard Settings, that will get you into the setup stuff. Just keep clicking on the categories and you should find what you want.
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Yes and no, you can set up up as a 3 or more way switch but you need a insteon switch or keypad at each location. You can not use the insteon switch with a standard switch in a 3 way configuration.
938196
I used a regular switch. I'm not sure why they "require" their own switch product.
87479
The switch is really hard to turn on. It's a guessing game. I actually called the company last year complaining, but they couldn't do anything but to offer to return it. It started working somehow so I never returned it.
1375079
I agree with the other answers. The only issue I had with the switch is that special hardware like a gaming mouse or gaming keyboard will not work correctly unless you plug them into the back ports. If you have a regular mouse
479188
yes, but when you're programming them, best to only have 1 plugged in at a time. I've used 2 switches simultaneously under Linux.
540537
No. There is no selection or switch. You just plug in and wait. It works fine for us.
486688
I don't have the manual anymore... I pulled my out of the box and left it as is, installed it and it worked great... I assumed that the switches came from the factory set to defaults... So I didn't want to use either option...
986085
I have it so it will plug into an outlet that is switched. you would have to wire in your own switch as it does not come with one.
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you would probably have to get a plug that lets you do so...try going to a hardware store or a electrician, try calling one. I don't know if they have the plug in switch. soryy..but this is a cool gadget.
1500769
Yes but I have to unplug and re plug the device in for the ports to be turned on. This is an issue with a number of units. It is problematic to reboot a switch every time a device is plugged in
1071359
Mine did not work either. The switch was not functioning. But the most disappointing issue is that the seller and the manufacturer did not care to listen to my complains or try to repair the switch. No refunds was received.
679506
For myself, I wired it to have its own switch. But I suppose if you are a savvy enough of an electrician, you can pig tail the connections. The item has instructions for different types of wiring needs, including a situation where you can have separate switches for fan, heat and/or light.
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Form what I understand (and I do NOT know computers) there is a switch you need to buy so that you can do so. I had the same question for my IT friend, and that was his answer to me. Good luxk
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Yes, you can. just set the switch at AUTO mode, and the delay knob up to 5min.
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That is definitely not my experience, and probably has more to do with your systems. My switch activates my USB devices in 1-2 seconds. But I'm not using a MAC--both of mine are PCs. I'm switching a keyboard and mouse.