What is a PS2 adapter? I noticed that this keyboard does not include it? Is it necessary to get one if you are hooking it up to a desktop computer?
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PS/2 adapter converts USB to a PS2 connection on some older computers. The Kensington Pro Fit has a USB connection therefore if you have an available USB port on your computer the adapter is not required.
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PS2 is the old keyboard connection; it is round-looking. If you have a very, very old desktop, you might need a PS2 - but newer computers will accept a USB keyboard (that is the flatter horizontal style). You should be able to see a picture / definition of each type of connector on the web.
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If your keyboard has a pair of PS2 connectors on it, this ought to work fine. One connector is for the keyboard and the other for the built-in touchpad or mouse.Mark Kinsler, Lancaster, Ohio USA
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No, you do not need an adapter. The tablet sit inside and you connect the USB, and the keyboard works.I was pleased with the purchase. Hope this helps you...
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From: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1981786?tstart=0 Kenichi Watanabe This helped meRe: PS/2 USB Converter; Will it Work with iMac G3? Apr 19, 2009 9:44 PM (in response to Nihongoking123) Adapters that make USB keyboards work with PS/2 ports are simple and common; they are just wired to change the shape of the connector. The USB keyboard just needs to be designed so it can work with those older ports (through that adapter). However, for PS/2 keyboards that were made before USB ports, they are not designed to work with USB. So I don't think it will work unless you have a more complex adapter... one that may need a driver. If it needs a driver, you will probably not get Mac compatibility, because Macs never used PS/2 ports. The older Mac serial ports were called ADB ports, and to use an older Mac (non-USB) keyboard on a Mac USB port, you have to get a special (non-simple) adapter called the Griffin iMate. So you would need something equivalent to the the iMate, except for PS/2 keyboards, that works on a Mac (with maybe a need for a Mac driver). If would be far easier to get a USB keyboard and USB mouse. Generic ones cost less that $10 for each, which is probably less than the cost of a Griffin iMate -type device. However, using Google, I did find devices like this one that claims Mac compatibility. http://www.usbgear.com/USBTO_PS2CONVERTER/ This is obviously not a simple $5 adapter, but this one adapter does connect both the PS/2 mouse and keyboard to one USB port, which will save you a port (just like with a REAL Mac USB keyboard and mouse). Various including Intel iMac, Power Mac G5, Pismo w/G4, Power Mac 8100 w/G3, Mac OS X (10.5.6), also Mac OS X 10.4.11, Mac OS X 10.3.9, and Mac OS 9.x
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No support for keyboard wedge. Unless you have an adapter for usb to ps2 connection but it only comes standard with usb.
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PS/2 keyboards have a standard wiring configuration. If the device uses a PS/2 interfaceit is setup to accept any keyboard with a PS/2 connector.
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This will connect a ps2 keyboard and mouse to a USB port. If the older MAC used a PS2 keyboard and mouse it should work, however I'm not sure Mac ever used PS/2
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The adapter is designed to be connected to a computer, not a PS3. I do not have a PS3 so I couldn't try it to see if it would even be recognized. My guess is no.
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Yes. Your keyboard has a PS2 connection. It will plug into either the green or the purple ends. The other can be used for an old mouse.
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I used this cable to connect and old KVM switch with ps2 connections only to a new computer with usb only. Keyboard worked ok but couldn't get the mouse recognized. Had another adapter in use with another computer. Verified the issue moves with this adapter. Not sure if the problem is with the adapter or switch.
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They also have a version (the Goldtouch V2) that has both PS2 and USB connectors. I think the original version was PS2 only, but you can always purchase an adaptor from PS2 to USB.
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If there is a PS2 on the computer, it will be female and PS2 keyboards will be male. The StarTech adapter your looking at is USB keyboard to PS2 computer. It sounds like this has nothing to do with your problem.
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I use this adapter to connect a PS/2 mouse to a laptop via USB connection. I've tested it on a PS/2 keyboard and it works for that too. I have had no problems with this adapter.
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D.Cheng reports he found adaptor. I did too. However, keyboard still does not work when connected. Can D.Cheng tell us how he made the keyboard functional???
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Yes, the legacy ps/2 connection is the only one of its sort for peripherals, all others are usb.
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Not by itself. You first need to get an AT 5 pin to PS2 adapter. Then plug the PS2 adapter into the Ziotek adapter. The Zeotek converts the power from a USB port into the power an old AT keyboard needs.
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You have to buy an adapter to covert PS2 Connections on the computer to USB. The switch is USB only