What other stuff I need if I want to use this switch to control 2 computers with a single keyboard and mouse?
1970479
You would need a USB Y splitter cable so you could plug in both devices as this boss only has one input USB. If you had a keyboard with a USB hub that would also work.
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If your keyboard and mouse are controlled via one USB (like wireless mouse & keyboard combination), and those are the only things you need... then you will not need anything else. This has one USB female port, which can be connected to two different computers (one at a time). But if you have more peripherals, then you can buy and USB hub which expands the number of USB ports ( so you switch many things like printer, keyboard/mouse, USB speakers, etc -- watch out of power consumption though). I have returned this product, though because of some other reason... take a look at my review.
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There is only one USB port for the device you want to switch. If you are using a wireless mouse/keyboard combo, your computer may or may not recognize them if you switch after booting the computer. I have found that not all wireless devices respond if the sending unit was not connected during the boot process. If you have a keyboard that allows the mouse to plug into it and then plug the keyboard to the switch, it should work for you, but I have no direct experience doing that with this switch. There are pretty good USB KVM switches on the market and that may work better for you. I used one several years ago and it was pretty effective. I have no current recommendations there. There is only one USB port for the device you want to switch. If you are using a wireless mouse/keyboard combo, your computer may or may not recognize them if you switch after booting the computer. I have found that not all wireless devices respond if the sending unit was not connected during the boot process. If you have a keyboard that allows the mouse to plug into it and then plug the keyboard to the switch, it should work for you, but I have no direct experience doing that with this switch. There are pretty good USB KVM switches on the market and that may work better for you. I... » Read More There is only one USB port for the device you want to switch. If you are using a wireless mouse/keyboard combo, your computer may or may not recognize them if you switch after booting the computer. I have found that not all wireless devices respond if the sending unit was not connected during the boot process. If you have a keyboard that allows the mouse to plug into it and then plug the keyboard to the switch, it should work for you, but I have no direct experience doing that with this switch. There are pretty good USB KVM switches on the market and that may work better for you. I used one several years ago and it was pretty effective. I have no current recommendations there. « Show Less
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The model I bought (2 port) lets you use 1 mouse and 1 keyboard to share two computers. The mouse and keyboard can produce output to a monitor that is switched back and forth as well as audio output from two machines to a common amplifier.
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No, it's for the KVM switch, to enable the use of 2 computers with one Keyboard, Video Monitor and Mouse
85364
Yes. The way I have it set up is I have two monitors for my desktop, one for my work laptop. I only have the VGA connectors hooked up, and can switch one of the monitors between the desktop and laptop. For keyboard and mouse, they are connected directly to my desktop. I use synergy on the desktop and laptop so the laptop shares the keyboard/mouse with the desktop. That way I can always access both computers with the keyboard/mouse regardless of which one is using the extra real estate on the second monitor.
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The USB connections are for usb mouse and usb keyboard. It does not appear that they are like some KVMs that have a "shared" usb port. This unit has the purpose of hooking up different keyboard and mouse combinations (Legacy PS/2 or newer USB) both for console control and end machine control.
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Either a Bluetooth Keyboard / Mouse combo or a combo that uses a USB dongle. If Bluetooth be sure to buy the proper Wifi / Bluetooth module and install it in the NUC
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Yes you can run 2 keyboards, mice and other items without it switching those...it will only switch what you hook up.
619261
Yes, I also use a USB Switch to cycle one keyboard and mouse between computers.
767510
I connect a keyboard and mouse at the same time, switching between 2 different computers running win 7 on one and win 8 on the other, not familiar with Mac, but think should work the same way
352299
Yes, I'am transfering a USB hub w/3 high capacity hard drives (2TB), and a wired USB mouse between a WinXP computer and a Win7 computer on this USB share switch. The monitor, PS2 keyboard, and speakers on a KVM switch. Works great!
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Basically, the only thing that the KVM switch would do is allow the 2 computers to share a monitor, KB & mouse.Other than that, they could be "connected" via network.I don't know if that helps.
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I have a Logitech pair (keyboard and mouse) with a single USB controller, and it works fine.
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sorry I returned this because I needed to drive both keyboard and mouse from a single usb
1375080
Everything you will need. Power supply, the KVM, two cables for two computers consisting of dual link digital video, usb for keyboard and mouse and audio and Instructions. hope that helps. I can say my 4 port GCS1104 has worked flawlessly and i have no regrets.
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Yes, that should work. I have the reverse scenario, a wired keyboard and a wireless mouse and it works fine.
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This is a splitter, not a switch.For two computers to a single monitor, you need a switch.
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I am using a usb mouse and a usb keyboard their are 2 usb connections on the KVM