How do I change the port on Iogear 2 KVM?

How do I change the port on Iogear 2 KVM?

Alternate Port Switching Keys The port switching keys can be changed from tapping Scroll Lock key twice, to tapping Ctrl key twice. NOTE: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods.

How do I toggle Iogear KVM switch?

Press and hold the remote switch button of the KVM while connecting the 2 USB connections of a set of KVM cable to the computer that you will use to perform the firmware upgrade. When you see the 2 LEDs are flashing on the KVM, you can now release the remote switch button.

How do I connect my Iogear KVM switch?

Connect a set of your molded KVM cable to each of your computers – VGA cable to the VGA output, USB cables to open USB ports from your computer, green audio cable to audio port and pink microphone cable to microphone port. Turn on your computers. LED will light up in green showing the port that is selected.

What is KVM hotkey?

Striking the Scroll Lock key twice gets the KVM’s attention, and additional keys allow individual client ports to be managed and selected directly. Hotkey sequences make it possible to route video, audio and USB signals separately through the KVM, and to access USB devices attached to KVM on a per-client basis.

How do I use Iogear KVM?

Connect a USB cable from any open USB port of the KVM to the USB port on the computer. Connect the power adapter from your power outlet to the KVM. Go to www.iogear.com to download the latest available firmware or the specific firmware that you wish to upgrade the KVM to.

How do I change my keyboard to KVM?

To switch access to your other computer, press the “SCROLL LOCK” key twice on your keyboard, followed by the up arrow key. Your other computer’s desktop will appear on your monitor. You are now ready to use your other computer as if it were directly connected to your monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

How does a USB KVM switch work?

What’s a KVM switch and how does it work? A KVM switch connects many computers that can be operated over one console (monitor, keyboard, mouse). Switching between computers is carried out over a button at the switch or via hotkey. Depending on size, KVM switches also provide an OSD to switch between computers.

How do I change the keyboard on my ATEN KVM?

Please note a single wireless dongle (combo keyboard/mouse) should be plugged into the keyboard console port.

1. The default hotkey combination to switch to the next port is: [scroll lock] + [scroll lock] + [enter]
2. The alternate hotkey combination is: [Ctrl] + [Ctrl] + [Enter]
3. The direct port switching is:

Can I plug a USB hub into a KVM switch?

You can connect a USB or PS/2 mouse and USB or PS/2 keyboard ports of any computers. The USB Hub KVM Switches support three methods of switching between the connected computers: by pressing the KVM switch front panel push buttons; by using keyboard hotkeys; or via OSD (On Screen Display).