ProConnect ® Series 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) User Guide...
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If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Linksys does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND PRODUCT BARCODE ON HAND WHEN CALLING.
Table of Contents Introduction Linksys ProConnect Compact KVM Switches Features Package Contents Getting to Know the Compact KVM Switch Ports and Buttons System Requirements Cables Installing the Hardware Connecting Everything Together Switch Operation Manually Toggling Between PCs Toggling Between PCs with the Hot Keys...
Congratulations on the purchase of a Linksys ProConnect Compact KVM Switch. If you operate or monitor two or more PCs at the same time and you’re tired of hustling back and forth between them, then the Linksys ProConnect Compact KVM Switch (PS/2) is for you. Linksys's Compact...
Getting to Know the Compact KVM Switch Ports and Buttons An oval-shaped button lies on the front side of the KVM Switch. This button allows you to manually toggle between PCs. Your KVM Switch has multiple sets of ports on three of its four sides. The three ports on the switch's rear are labeled, "Console."...
• PS/2 Mouse Ports • PS/2 Keyboard Ports Linksys does not support the use of ProConnect Compact KVM Switches with AT-style ports. Nor does Linksys support the use of AT to PS/2 or PS/2 to AT adapters. Cabl For your convenience, you can use any standard PS/2 cable to connect your PCs to the Compact KVM Switch.
2. Connect the ends of the custom extender anywhere you can find Linksys products (Part cable (included with the KVM Switch Kit), or No.: SVPS06). any standard PS/2 and monitor cables to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports of your 3.
Switch Operation an a etween KVM S KVM S a v . PC a a PC v PC a a d a d Note: Most Hot Key operations begin by etween with the pressing alt, then ctrl, then shift. (With some The KVM Switch is able to toggle between your setups, the three keys PCs using nothing but the console's keyboard.
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Note: When Auto Hot Key Function Two — Auto Scan Mode Scan Mode is in effect, your key- The KVM Switch can also scan between your PCs at board will be unus- set intervals. Once this mode has been set, the switch able.
KVM Switch. The conversion from PS/2, to AT, then back to PS/2 will alleviate the conflict. Linksys does not offer technical support for PS/2 to AT adapters. A less expensive solution is to clip the sixth pin on...
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This will also bypass the conflict, and it shouldn't create other prob- lems. Linksys, however, does not offer technical or customer support for modified equipment. Equipment modifications, under any circumstance, are done at the user's risk. 2. The keyboard won't respond.
Switch Kit are4-foot Speci• •cations cables. 6-foot cables are available from • Video: Female-to-Male 15-pin DB-15 High Density Linksys, Part No.: VGA/SVGA monitor cable, fully compatible with SVPS06. most standard monitors and Multisync monitor ports. • Keyboard: Male-to-Male 6-pin Mini-DIN PS/2 keyboard cable, fully com- patible with most PS/2 keyboard ports.
Auto Scan mode. 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.