Airlink AKVM-2 User Manual

Ver. 1A

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Quick Installation Guide

Model # AKVM-2

Section 1

Introduction

The AKVM-2 switch is a 2-port PS/2 type KVM switch
that comes with two sets of built-in 1.5M cables to save
you cabling troubles. It enables users to access, control,

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boot, and reboot two computers using only one
keyboard, video monitor, and mouse. Its one-piece de­sign offers more portability and convenience to users
than conventional KVM switches.

Section 2

Step 2

mouse to the main KVM unit. See Fig. 1.1

Step 3 Connect each set of the built-in KVM cables

to a computer’s keyboard, video, and mouse ports.
You can use individual standard keyboard, mouse
and video cables to extend the cable distance, but
depending on the type of cables you use, the
maximum cable distance is limited to 5 ~ 7 meters
(15.5 ~ 23 feet).

Step 4 Power up the connected computers one by

one. After the computers are powered up, the
keyboard and mouse will be recognized and you
can begin operating the KVM switch.

Connect the shared keyboard, monitor, and

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The push button lets you directly switch between the
computers. Simply press the button on the KVM unit
to select the computer.

Hotkey Sequence

The hotkey sequence consists of three specific
keystrokes pressd on the keyboard.

Hotkey sequence = ScrLk + ScrLk + Command key
The two consecutive ScrLk key should be pressed
within 2 seconds and the following command key(s)
should also be pressed within 2 seconds. Otherwise,
the hotkey sequence will not be validated.

For detailed Hotkey sequences and their correspond­ing functions, please refer to the Quick Reference
Chart on back.

Section 4

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Installation

Before connecting any cable, please make sure all of your
computers and their peripherals have been powered off.
Otherwise, the KVM switch may not be set up properly.

Step 1 Make sure all the computers that are to be

connected to the KVM switch and their peripherals
are powered-off. If not, power them off before
you proceed with the following steps.

Section 3

Operation

There are two methods to select a specific computer:

Using the push button or the hotkey sequence.

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Quick Reference Chart

Command

Select PC

Next lower channel ScrLk + ScrLk + (up arrow) Select the lower channel

Next higher channel ScrLk + ScrLk + (down arrow)

Autoscan Beep
Sound On/Off

Reset KVM

Autoscan

Stop Autoscan

Hotkeys Front-Panel Button Description

ScrLk + ScrLk + (channel #) Select the active channel

ScrLk + ScrLk + B

ScrLk + ScrLk + End

ScrLk + ScrLk + S

Any key on keyboard

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Press the push button to
rotate through the channel

Select the higher channel

Toggle on/off the beep sound while
autoscanning

Reset the KVM Switch

Autoscan through every connected channel

Terminate Autoscan activity

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Press 1 or 2 for the channel #