Linksys KVM2KIT User Manual

ProConnectSeries

Use this Guide to install: KVM2KIT

IntegratedKVM

2-Port Switch

Installation

Guide

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FCC STATEMENT
The ProConnectIntegrated KVM 2-Port Switch has been tested and complies with the
specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a res­idential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following meas­ures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
 Increase the separation between the equipment or device
 Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receivers
 Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

EC Declaration of Conformity (Europe)
In compliance with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Dir ective 73/23/EEC, and

Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC, this product meets the requirements of the following
standards:

• EN55022 Emission

• EN55024 Immunity

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Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch

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Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch

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Console

• One VGA, SVGA or Multisync Monitor Capable of the Highest Resolution
You Will Be Using on Either Computer

• One PS/2 Keyboard

• One PS/2 Mouse

Either Computer

• One VGA, SVGA, or Multisync Monitor Capable of the Highest
Resolution You Will Be Using on Either Computer

• One PS/2 Keyboard

• One PS/2 Mouse

A. P o w er do wn the monitor and computers before y ou install the KVM Switch.

Unplug the pow er cords of an y computers that ha v e the K eyboard Power On
function; otherwise, the KVM Switch will receive power from those com­puters. Then make sure all devices you are connecting are properly ground­ed.

B. Connect the monitor’s cable to the monitor port on the KVM Switch.

C. Connect the PS/2 keyboard’s cable to the PS/2 keyboard on the KVM

Switch.

D. Connect the PS/2

mouse’s cable to the
PS/2 mouse port on
the KVM Switch.

System Requirements

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Table of Contents

System Requirements 3

Step 1: Install the
Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch 3

Step 2: Use the Hot Key Combinations
for the Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch 5

Specifications 8

Contact Information 9

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Step 1: Install the Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch

This Installation Guide is meant to help you
install the Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch
quickly and easily. For additional information,
visit the Linksys website at www.linksys.com

Note:The connectors on the built-in cables are color-coded to match

the appropriate ports on your computers; however, double-check
each connector’s icon before you make the physical connection.

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The KVM Switch is controlled by hot key commands, also known as keyboard
shortcuts. Hot key commands allow you to conveniently access either comput­er directly from the keyboard. Using hot keys, you can manually toggle
between computers or automatically cycle between computers at a preset time
interval.

There are three basic hot key combinations:

• Toggle to the Other Computer

• Initiate Auto Scan Mode

• Initiate Auto Scan Mode and Change the Scan Interval

Toggle to the Other Computer

To toggle between the two computers, press and release the Scroll Lock key
twice.

Step 2: Use the Hot Key Combinations

for the Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch

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E. Use the PC 1 cable for the first PC you are connecting. Plug the cable’s

monitor connector into PC 1’s monitor port.

F. Plug the PC 1 cable’s keyboard connector into PC 1’s keyboard port.

G. Plug the PC 1 cable’s mouse connector into the PC 1’s mouse port.

H. Use the PC 2 cable for the second PC your are connecting. Repeat steps E-

G.

I. Turn on the monitor and computers. The PC 1 LED will light up automati-

cally, and PC 1 will be displayed on the monitor.

Your installation is complete. To learn about the hot key com­binations used to control the KVM Switch, proceed to step 2.

Initiate Auto Scan Mode and Change the Scan Interval

If you want to change the can interval, use the following hot key combination:

1. Press and release the left Shift key.

2. Press and release the right Shift key.

3. Press and release the s key.

4. Press and release the “n” key, “n” being a number from 1-4. Refer to the
Scan Interval Table.

For example, to initiate Auto Scan Mode and change the scan interval to 10 sec­onds, use this hot key combination:

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Initiate Auto Scan Mode

The Auto Scan feature automaticall y c ycles the KVM between both computers,
so you can monitor their activity without manually switching between comput­ers. The factory default scan interval is three seconds.

To initiate Auto Scan Mode, press and release the left Shift key, and then press
and release the right Shift key.

To exit Auto Scan Mode, press the spacebar.

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Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch

For help with installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys
Technical Suppor t at one of the phone numbers listed in the Technical
Support insert or Internet addresses below:

E-mail

Europe [e-mail]
United Kingdom & Ireland [e-mail]
Latin America [e-mail]
U.S. and Canada [e-mail]

For unlisted regions or updated contact information please visit the website
below:

Web http://www.linksys.com/international

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• The letter “n” represents 1-4, depending on the scan interval you want.
Refer to the Hot Key Summary Table.

Model Number: KVM2KIT

Standards: PS/2

Protocol: Microsoft PS/2 Protocol

Ports:

Keyboard: 1 PS/2 female - Console

2 PS/2 male - CPU

Mouse: 1 PS/2 female - Console

2 PS/2 male - CPU

Monitor: 1 HD15 female - Console

2 HD15 male - CPU

LEDs: PC 1, PC 2

Scan Interval: 3, 5, 10, or 20 seconds

(3 is default)

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Contact Information

Specifications

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