™
ProConnect Series
Integrated KVM
2-Port Switch
Use this Guide to install: KVM2KIT
Installation
Guide
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Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch
ProConnect™ Series
System Requirements
Table of Contents
System Requirements
Console
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One VGA, SVGA or Multisync Monitor Capable of the Highest Resolution
You Will Be Using on Either Computer
One PS/2 Keyboard
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Step 1: Install the
Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch
One PS/2 Mouse
Either Computer
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One VGA, SVGA, or Multisync Monitor Capable of the Highest
Resolution You Will Be Using on Either Computer
One PS/2 Keyboard
Step 2: Use the Hot Key Combinations
for the Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch
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One PS/2 Mouse
Specifications
Step 1: Install the Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch
A. Power down the monitor and computers before you install the KVM Switch.
Unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On
function; otherwise, the KVM Switch will receive power from those com-
puters. Then make sure all devices you are connecting are properly ground-
ed.
Contact Information
This Installation Guide is meant to help you
install the Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch
quickly and easily. For additional information,
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.
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.
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Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch
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.
Step 2: Use the Hot Key Combinations
for the Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch
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.
The KVM Switch is controlled by hot key commands, also known as keyboard
shortcuts. Hot key commands allow you to conveniently access either comput-
er directly from the keyboard. Using hot keys, you can manually toggle
between computers or automatically cycle between computers at a preset time
interval.
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.
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.
Your installation is complete. To learn about the hot key com-
binations used to control the KVM Switch, proceed to step 2.
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Initiate Auto Scan Mode
Initiate Auto Scan Mode and Change the Scan Interval
If you want to change the can interval, use the following hot key combination:
The Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM between both computers,
so you can monitor their activity without manually switching between comput-
ers. The factory default scan interval is three seconds.
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.
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.
For example, to initiate Auto Scan Mode and change the scan interval to 10 sec-
onds, use this hot key combination:
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Contact Information
For help with installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys
Technical Support at one of the phone numbers listed in the Technical
Support insert or Internet addresses below:
E-mail
Europe
United Kingdom & Ireland
Latin America
U.S. and Canada
For unlisted regions or updated contact information please visit the website
below:
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The letter “n” represents 1-4, depending on the scan interval you want.
Refer to the Hot Key Summary Table.
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Specifications
Model Number:
Standards:
KVM2KIT
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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