kvm switch

nokujin · 9-8-02, 05:33 PM

anyone know of a good kvm switch? or a good place to purchase one? i think i need a 4 port with usb.

**NMS** · 9-8-02, 05:39 PM

This might help you:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...+por t%22+usb

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(jj) · 9-8-02, 11:30 PM

If you mean a KVM switch that will handle the use of USB Keyboards and Mice plus your Video, then I'd suggest the Iogear KVM box. They cost a little more, but are worth it.

You can find them at Tiger Direct

Just my "For What It's Worth"

9-9-02, 02:53 AM

Belkin's are the best (IMHO):

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatSecti...?Section_Id=56

9-9-02, 03:06 AM

Nokujin ,
You dont' like the Linksys that I use? Well it works fine for me, I just have an issue with it on a linux box. For some reason my linux doesn't like using the same mouse, that is why you see me using 2 different ones. But it works for keyboard.

RSaucier · 9-9-02, 06:14 AM

From my experience, if you get the Belkin, be sure to get a power supply for it as well. There are times that something funky happens with the voltage and the "self-powered" kvm becomes a bit flaky.

For me, it's a PITA because the kvm is on the floor behind my desk here at home. At work, it's on the desktop so is not too much of an issue.

9-9-02, 11:03 AM

I have a belkin KVM that works great!

I would reccomend shopping at mWave they have pretty damn good prices and I have yet to have any problems with anything I have purchased from them, but according to others if you do have a problem, they are a dream to deal with regarding rma's.

RSaucier · 9-9-02, 11:44 AM

Maybe it's the batch that was sold here in Lexington ... both had issues of just not responding. Would happen about once every couple of weeks.

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cyrusp Posts: n/a	KVM. Nokujin , You dont' like the Linksys that I use? Well it works fine for me, I just have an issue with it on a linux box. For some reason my linux doesn't like using the same mouse, that is why you see me using 2 different ones. But it works for keyboard.

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9-9-02, 02:53 AM	#4
Starr Posts: n/a	Belkin's are the best (IMHO): http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatSecti...?Section_Id=56

9-9-02, 06:14 AM	#6
RSaucier Registered Idiot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lexington, KY, USA Posts: 1,244 Reputation: 5	From my experience, if you get the Belkin, be sure to get a power supply for it as well. There are times that something funky happens with the voltage and the "self-powered" kvm becomes a bit flaky. For me, it's a PITA because the kvm is on the floor behind my desk here at home. At work, it's on the desktop so is not too much of an issue.

9-9-02, 11:03 AM	#7
Andrax Posts: n/a	I have a belkin KVM that works great! I would reccomend shopping at mWave they have pretty damn good prices and I have yet to have any problems with anything I have purchased from them, but according to others if you do have a problem, they are a dream to deal with regarding rma's.

9-9-02, 11:44 AM	#8
RSaucier Registered Idiot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lexington, KY, USA Posts: 1,244 Reputation: 5	Maybe it's the batch that was sold here in Lexington ... both had issues of just not responding. Would happen about once every couple of weeks.