I want to use one mouse &amp; keyboard for two of my computers could i do that with this kvm
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Yes you can. It is a ton of wires to hookup...and requires quite a bit of thought. I suggest you position the controller box on the floor and just tap the button with your toe or you're gonna have wires everywhere on your desk.
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I haven't had the need to mix the two but the following may be helpful.The box the IOGEAR 4-Port USB KVM switch came in states it is compatible with MAC X v10.8.6 or later. Logically, as long as the video output on the Mac is compatible with the PC output ( similar standard) there is no reason it should not work. The mouse and keyboard are USB so I would think they are standard and should not be a problem.
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Obviously you cannot use a Human Interface Device on two computers simultaneously! The mouse performs great with my two laptops. I just hit the connect button on the bottom to switch back and forth between the laptops
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Yes you can, if you get a USB OTG adapter. However, you have only one USB port. You would likely need a keyboard with a trackball built into the keyboard to use both devices. Regardless, unless you send a lot of text, I do not believe you will need either a keyboard or a mouse. I seldom plug in my keyboard.
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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
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Yes. However you will need to spend extra money to buy the KVM switch. It would be easier to just use a mouse for each DVR.
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If your powered KVM (and attached devices) support USB it sure will.Unpowered KVMs might not work.
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You're right, a USB mouse and keyboard can usually be connected on a single port via a hub or wireless adapter. Perhaps separate connections are required to support the virtual mouse and keyboard features.
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My experience in this regard has not been positive. Initially, it seem to work, but later proved problematic with other functions so after disconnecting my printer/scanner from one of KVM usb ports I had been using, everything went back to functioning normal. I guess that's why they call it a "KVM" switch. **Note I was able to use one of the usb ports because I only needed one of the ports for my wireless Microsoft Keyboard/Mouse connection.
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Yes, I also use a USB Switch to cycle one keyboard and mouse between computers.
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It does. I use a wireless Logitech keyboard and mouse and I use this KVM switch to go between my Mac Mini and my Windows-based desktop. Flawless.
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Not sure about the monitor but if you're using a wireless kybd & mouse (Logitech in my case), then the answer is NO!!! The Unifying USB receiver s only capable of recognizing only one device type, that means 1 keyboard, 1 mouse, 1 touchpad. Apparently it doesn't pass that through the Iogear switch. At least not for me :-(
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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 says. 2 - Port USB KVM switch. one touch switching, VGA, USB with USB key board and USB mouse icons and Single OS. I am unsure of any other way to answer this question.
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Yes you can actually first you need to get a usb hub or splitter and plug it into the mouse port. then you have to turn off mouse emulation. the manual should tell you how. then just plug mouse and keyboard into the splitter/hub and you should be ready to go
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Yes. I currently use the wireless mouse. Be aware that there are only 2 standard USB ports and running both the mouse and keyboard at the same time may use both slots. Probably not an issue, but just pointing it out.
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I only used my KVM with my MX518, and that worked fine. I can't say I ever used a KVM with my G500 though(left click switch went bad in under 1 year btw, I just bought the G700). I suspect the KVM switch would not effect the standard functionality. Any lack of operation would probably be more specific to the KVM's quality or compatibility with the mouse due to voltage or signal loss through the KVM.