Will it work on a kvm and record the keystrokes entered into two pc via the kwm? Thanks
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I don't know what a kvm is. It plugs in line in between a keyboard and a PC. What ever is typed into that keyboard is recorded.
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It did not work with my KVM switch since the mouse is powered by its USB plug instead of an internal battery (my KVM uses old school PS2 style plugs; I was attempting to use a PS2 to USB converter so there was no power available). If your KVM provides powered USB ports it should work.
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The problem is that the GSC22U doesn't do emulation. A KVM that does emulation continues to tell the disconnected computer that a keyboard and mouse are still connected and the computer doesn't drop the device. With this KVM when you switch computers it's like unplugging from one and plugging into the other, with the delay that computer has when you plug in a new device.
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As for the keygrabber. I wish I could tell you. I could never get any part of it to work. The company was on absolutely no help. I wish I could give you a better answer. I ended up buying a keylogger program and it was easier to use than the supposed plug-n-play.
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Not with this piece, works for printers only. You need a usb kvm device for that.
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KVM's are generally for keyboards, video and mice. I would suggest you buy a usb hub for your "other" usb devices. They sell them with on/off switches as well for convenience. Hope this helps.
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Nobody responded in the last week so I'll provide an update myself (Boomer). I purchased the cheapest lighted keyboard I could find (not the Saitek) to test it with my KVM switch. Bottom line: everything works great. I thought if the light caused the switch not to operate properly, I could just turn the light off when activating the switch. In fact, that wasn't necessary (at least for the keyboard I purchased).
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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 can imagine it wouldn't unless Linux requires sokeyboard.al key legend not on a PC kwyboard
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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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The KVM switch should come with one cable that connects to your mouse, keyboard and monitor. Then you connect additional cables to each pc you want to control. It works very will and eliminates the need for additional keyboards, mice and monitors.
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Sorry, ahnundh, the basic Iogear KVM does not seem to recognize the Logitech illuminated keyboard. Not lighted, not unlighted, not at all....
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I purchased mine to be able to hook PS2 keyboard and mouse to a KVM switch. I think it should work.
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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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It is USB powered (No separate power supply). I'm not sure I fully understand the planned setup. It sounds like one KVM will have mouse, keyboard, and one monitor and the other will have the second monitor. If so, I can't say because I've no experience trying something like that. I'd suggest typing the question into a search engine (such as Google) to see if anyone else has discussed this arrangement. I use mine for USB mouse, keyboard, and speaker, and a DVI monitor. It works very well with my Win 7 and Win 8 PCs. Before acquiring the Win 8 PC, I had a Win XP computer attached to it. It worked much of the time, but sometimes the mouse would freeze when switching between the computers. Your experience might depend on the operating systems you are using.
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Yes, but a real KVM would be better since that will simulate a mouse and keyboard on BOTH systems at launch( or all, since there are KVMs that support more than just 2 machines at once), IOGear has some nice cheap 2 machine KVMs that will work wonders for you, (you can share single monitor with that setup also, or if you don't need that, then just plug the monitors up separately from the KVM cables). Also a really nice feature of some KVM is to be able to switch between the machines by pressing scroll lock twice. But to your direct question... This will probably work, but is really designed for toggling other devices such as an external hard drive, or USB drives, etc. Also you would need a USB hub if your mouse and keyboard are not a single pair.
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Yes, I initially used it with both a wireless keyboard and mouse but now only the keyboard is wireless. Problem was the mouse, not the KVM