Airlink101 AKVM-2UA User Manual

Ver . 1A

Section 2

Installation

Quick Installation Guide

2-Port USB KVM Switch

Model # AKVM-2UA

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Section 1

Note: If you use Windows 95/98/SE and have not yet

installed a USB mouse on your computer, it is
recommended that you install the USB mouse on
your computer first before connecting it to the KVM
Switch.

Y ou may also need to enable the USB option in the
BIOS on some older computers. If your USB interface
does not work, please check the USB option status in
the computer’s BIOS.

Step 1 Insert the provided Software CD into the CD

drive and wait for the autorun page to display .

Note: If the autorun page does not appear go to Start,

Run, and type D:\autorun.exe (where D is the letter
of your CD drive) and click OK.

Step 2 Click Install USB KVM Switcher on the

autorun page.

Step 4 Install the KVM Switcher software on all the

computers that will be connected to the KVM.

Step 5 Connect the shared keyboard, monitor , and

mouse to the KVM switch. You may also connect
speakers and microphone to the KVM switch.

Introduction

The 2-Port USB KVM Switch enables you to access,
control, and reboot multiple USB-enabled multimedia
computers using only one USB keyboard, USB mouse,
and monitor. It s audio and microphone ports also allows
you to share one set of speakers and microphone.

With built-in KVM cables and features such as Plug­and-Play and hot-pluggability , you can enjoy maximum
flexibility and convenience with its compact and one­piece design.

Step 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete

the software installation.

Step 6 Connect each of the built-in KVM cables to a

computer’s video and usb ports. You can also connect
the cables to the computer’s audio and microphone
ports.

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Section 3

Operations

There are several methods to switch between the
computers:

Using the Switch Button or the Hotkey Sequence.

Switch Button

The Switch Button lets you directly change between
the computers. Simply press the button on the KVM
to select the computer.

Hotkey Sequence

The Hotkey Sequence consists of three specific
keystrokes pressed on the keyboard:

Ctrl + Alt + [Command key]

Note: The factory default command key is:

Ctrl + Alt + 1 (or 2) for PC 1 (or 2)

Y ou can also use ScrLk + ScrLk to switch between
computers for non-Windows operating systems.

The KVM Switcher icon will appear in the system tray
once you have installed the software.

Right-click on the icon to bring up the context menu
and select the PC you wish to change to.

Select Settings to bring up the KVM Switcher
configuration screen.

Y ou may use the configuration screen to define the
command key used for the Hotkey Sequence.

For example, you can specify the command key for
switching to PC 1 as Ctrl + Alt + A by typing an A (not
case-sensitive) in the editable field and click OK.

All the keys on the keyboard are qualified to be used as
command keys except Alt, Ctrl, Shfit, Caps, Tab, Esc
and the function keys and edit keys.

The Advanced Options listed in the configuration
screen are not available for this model.

Section 4

Technical Support

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Note: Each keystroke of the Hotkey Sequence should

be pressed within 2 seconds; otherwise, the Hotkey
Sequence will not be validated.

For Windows operating system, you may also use the
KVM Switcher software to change between the
computers.

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