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RE: PS2 control switch 1 K/M & mouse from 2 computers to 1 monitor ???

blinky88 posted 2008 Oct 01 12:53

Hi Everyone, Can any member advise if they have seen PS2 switch that is connected to 2 computers and 1 monitor. With a switch to select which K/M is to be used to input to the monitor. Difficult to explain, I hope someone knows what I am trying to explain. I have 2 PCs and a dual input monitor and have a wireless keyboard and mouse. I want to be able to select input from either computer to the monitor. It may not exist ..but.. I have to ask. Any advise appreciated.

minidv2dvd posted 2008 Oct 01 13:18

i think what you are looking for is called a kvm switch. something like these maybe? http://www.newegg.com/store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=143& ... M%20switch

Nelson37 posted 2008 Oct 01 16:41

They are only available in just about every electronics store I have ever been in. Several manufacturers, options for USB, Audio, Physical switch or keyboard controlled. Should be about US$40.00 for the basic unit. You may experience issues with the wireless units failing to recognize after switching. Usually works OK.

blinky88 posted 2008 Oct 02 10:45

Thanks for taking time out to help. The IOGEAR GCS62 2-Port PS/2 KVM switch with built-in cables might be OK, however, I do not need the video connection as the monitor I am using is dual input.

blinky88 posted 2008 Oct 02 11:23

I goofed .... my k/m are infa-red NOT wireless. What I need is a devise to connect my infa-red k/m with 2xPS2 connections to 2PCs with a switch to select the PC of choice.

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