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Linksys guarantees that every ProConnect 2-Port Compact KVM Switch (PS/2), 4-Port 
Compact KVM Switch (PS/2), and 2-Port Compact KVM Switch Kit (PS/2) is free from 
physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from 
the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call 
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur 
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio 
or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:   
 

   

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna   
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• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  assistance
 
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Summary of Contents for ProConnect PS2KVM2

Page 1: ...Compact KVM Switches Use this guide to install these Linksys products 2 Port Compact KVM Switch PS 2 4 Port Compact KVM Switch PS 2 2 Port Compact KVM Switch Kit PS 2 ProConnect Series User Guide ...

Page 2: ... DOCUMENTATION Linksys makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software and specifi cally disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products software or documentation without obliga...

Page 3: ...tem Requirements 4 Cables 4 Installing the Hardware 5 Connecting Everything Together 5 Switch Operation 6 Manually Toggling Between PCs 6 Toggling Between PCs with the Hot Keys 6 Troubleshooting 8 General Troubleshooting Hints 8 Specific Problems 8 Appendix 10 2 Port KVM Switch Specifications 10 4 Port KVM Switch Specifications 11 Cables 12 LEDs 13 Customer Support 13 ...

Page 4: ...conserving desktop space and hundreds of dollars of hardware costs Because it doesn t use software your ProConnect Compact KVM Switch is compatible with all major desktop and laptop computers It s the perfect choice for the home the office or anywhere else you manage multiple PCs Features Control Multiple Computers from a Single Keyboard Monitor and Mouse Switch Instantly Between PCs Save Hundreds...

Page 5: ...ch Two Custom Keyboard Video and Mouse Cables PS 2 One User Guide and Registration Card 2 Port Compact KVM Switch PS 2 One 2 Port Compact KVM Switch PS 2 One User Guide and Registration Card 4 Port Compact KVM Switch PS 2 One 4 Port Compact KVM Switch PS 2 One User Guide and Registration Card ...

Page 6: ... console con nectors are where you will attach the following 1 VGA SVGA or Multisync monitor It must be capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation 1 PS 2 Keyboard 1 PS 2 Style Mouse The sides of the KVM switch will have either three or six ports each depend ing on whether you have a 2 Port Switch or a 4 Port Switch This is where you will connect yo...

Page 7: ...AT style ports Nor does Linksys support the use of AT to PS 2 or PS 2 to AT adapters Cables For your convenience you can use any standard PS 2 cable to connect your PCs to the Compact KVM Switch We recommend however that you use cables which are no more than 6 feet long Not only will this simplify the installation procedure and help keep your work area free of excess cable clut ter but it will als...

Page 8: ...and 3 for all of your PCs 5 Power everything on One of the LEDs on the switch will light indicating which PC is being controlled by your monitor keyboard and mouse To switch to any of the other PCs press the select button on the KVM switch or use the Hot Keys which are explained on the next page Note for Switch Kit Users The keyboard and mouse connectors at the ends of the Switch Kit s cables are ...

Page 9: ...tween PCs with the 2 Port KVM Switch simply hit the CTRL key twice You must hit the same CTRL key twice Pressing one then the other will not work 4 Port KVM Switch Each PC on your KVM Switch is assigned an ID number PC 1 PC 2 etc depending on through which set of ports the PC uses to connect to the switch By using a combination of keys you can designate which PC you d like to control 1 Press and r...

Page 10: ...he time between toggles the Last Next mode makes it possible to cycle between your PCs while keeping each PC active for the amount of time you choose To set up the Last Next mode do the following 1 Press and release ALT then CTRL then SHIFT one at a time 2 Press and release the 9 on the top of your keyboard 3 Hit Enter Now that the Last Next mode is active press the left Shift key L SHIFT or right...

Page 11: ...nd Try resetting the KVM switch Turn off your PCs Turn off your monitor wait five seconds then power on the PCs and the monitor The KVM Switch does not support some special combo mice the ones that can switch between PS 2 and serial modes Switch the mouse to PS 2 mode if you want to use the extra features If the mouse still won t respond change the mouse and or the driver Try using a generic PS 2 ...

Page 12: ...ou may have the KVM switch set in Auto Scan or Last Next mode Hit the spacebar to return to normal operation Try resetting the KVM switch Turn off your PCs Turn off your monitor wait five seconds then power on the PCs and the monitor 3 The video monitor is not working properly The cable quality is not good enough Some monitors may require specially shielded high definition coaxial VGA cables in or...

Page 13: ...lution Max 1920 x 1440 at 85Hz DDC2B Scan Interval 3 seconds Environmental Dimensions 4 3 x 3 9 x 1 4 inches Unit Weight 4 8 oz Power DC 5V 20mA max powered by PS 2 port on PC Certifications FCC Class B CE Mark Commercial Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 32 F to 140 F 0 C to 60 C Operating Humidity 5 to 80 Non condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 80 Non condensing Ma...

Page 14: ...ution Max 1920 x 1440 at 85Hz DDC2B Scan Interval 3 seconds Environmental Dimensions 5 1 x 3 9 x 1 4 inches Unit Weight 6 1 oz Power DC 5V 20mA max powered by PS 2 port on PC Certifications FCC Class B CE Mark Commercial Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 32 F to 140 F 0 C to 60 C Operating Humidity 5 to 80 Non condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 80 Non condensing Max...

Page 15: ...nd Multisync monitor ports Keyboard Male to Male 6 pin Mini DIN PS 2 keyboard cable fully com patible with most PS 2 keyboard ports Mouse Male to Male 6 pin Mini DIN PS 2 mouse cable fully compatible with most PS 2 mouse ports Note The cables included in the Switch Kit are4 foot cables 6 foot cables are available from Linksys Part No SVPS06 ...

Page 16: ...the KVM switch is in Auto Scan mode Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your KVM 2 Port Switch your KVM 4 Port Switch or your KVM 2 Port Switch Kit contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below Customer Support 800 326 7114 949 261 1288 Fax 949 261 8868 Email support linksys com Web http www linksys com FTP Site ftp linksys com...

Page 17: ...www linksys com Irvine CA 92614 Copyright 1999 Linksys All rights reserved ...

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