Airlink101 AKVM-4 User Manual

Ver. 1A

Section 3

Quick Installation Guide

Model # AKVM-4

Section 1

Introduction

The AKVM-4 switch is a 4-port PS/2 type KVM switch
that comes with 3-in-1 combo KVM cables to save you
cabling troubles. It enables users to access, control,

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boot, and reboot up to 4 computers using only one key­board, video monitor, and mouse. It can be your best
companion for managing 2 to 4 computers on either
SOHO or corporate desktop.

Step 2

mouse to the main KVM unit. See Fig. 1.1

Step 3 Connect each of your computer to the KVM

switch using the provided 3-in-1 combo KVM
cables.See Fig. 1.2

Connect the shared keyboard, monitor, and

Fig 1.1

PC sideKVM side

Operation

There are two methods to select a specific computer:

Using the push button or the hotkey sequence.

Push Button

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

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Section 2

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.

Fig 1.2

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

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

Power up the connected computers one by

Section 4

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Quick Reference Chart

Command

Select PC

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

Next higher channel ScrLk + ScrLk + (down arrow) Select the next higher channel

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 applicable button
for the corresponding computer

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, 2, 3, or 4 for the channel #