Will this connector send one signal to two devices? In other words, could I connect my keyboard to my computer plus another device?
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To my knowledge it only sends one signal to two devices, I was hoping it could be used for two separate devices and have no luck as yet but am still trying...
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I use it for Magicjack, so it is plugged into my computer to get call logs and plugged into the electrical outlet so my phone works when my computer is off!!! Very cool......
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If you're planning on sharing your keyboard between two devices the answer is no, this y cable will not work because of the very nature of usb. One USB port will connect to and discover one device at a time. You will need a usb switch to share one usb peripheral such as a keyboard between two devices like a computer and a media center device for instance. Hope this helps.
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No it will not, it is for providing more power to one. Such as an external hard drive or DVD player. The one connector is power and data and the second connector is power only
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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.
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you should be able to. Just use the one end that matches the keyboard slot.
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Yes. Additionally, I found an old Logitech mouse & paired it with the keyboard using the keyboard's dongle. The "combo" keyboard & mouse work together with one dongle on MacBook, MacBook Air & PC. The dongle is inserted in a bell in powered hub.
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I have done both, but connecting with a printer will depend upon the printer you have. A keyboard is no real problem, and both should be able to connect at the same time.
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Yes. that is what i'm using this for. one keyboard/mouse setup for two computers.
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No. One port is one signal. You couldn't even get two displays with one port and a splitter.
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Yes i connected 2 PCs to 2 Monitors. But this KVM is very very poor quality. My keyborad Keys get struck while typing and may times i have to restart my pc after switching for this KVM to recognize my input devices (just a keyboard and mouse). Move on to different one..its worth.
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I only have one keyboard. I am not a techie person. It is not helpful to ask me what other keyboards this works with. It is a simple mechanism. If the connectors work, I wouldn't be surprised if it worked on another model, though. But I have never tried any other model than mine. Mine is a Casio PX-110.
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yes, I'm using a USB keyboard w/ built in mouse, shared between two touchscreen monitors. Works perfectly.
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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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Yes .This definitely works for both Keyboard and mouse. I have the same combo and was able to pair both keyboard and mouse with no issues to this Unifying receiver. Be sure to download the Unifying software and follow instructions.
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Unfortunately no, only one device at a time, and you must disconnect the active device in order to connect a different device.
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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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This adapter handles multiple devices, up to seven. When you say multiple keyboards, I'm presuming you mean different keyboards for different computers. Either way, to clarify, you need one adapter for each computer, which will then allow the computer to which it is connected handle up to seven devices. This device has worked perfectly for me. I've connected it to Bluetooth speakers, keyboards, headphones, and more.
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Update: I tried a four port hub and got no life out of either. I think the keyboard needs direct contact to function... at least on my cheap Wally RCA tablet.
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Not simultaneously - 2 USB cables are not for 2 computers, one of them is used as additional power source. AFAIK there are no USB devices, that can work with 2 computers at the same time.I am not sure, but maybe you can use any USB-to-Ethernet boxes to connect by net?