I'm looking to go in reverse: instead of adding multiple inputs, I want to add multiple outputs. I want to connect my mouse to one USB hub to go to different 3 computers, and my keyboard to another USB hub to the same 3 computers. I'm running 2 p.c.'s now, getting ready to add a third: one w/ Win-7, another w/ XP, another (yet to be added) w/ Win 98. So far, I've been manually switching between the two (Win-7 & XP gaming units) by swapping USB extension cables running to each pc. If successful,, I could manage the switches and do the same a lot easier and faster w/o disconnecting/ reconnecting USB cables to switch between pc's. Bi-directional interfacing capable? I'm looking to go in reverse: instead of adding multiple inputs, I want to add multiple outputs. I want to connect my mouse to one USB hub to go to different 3 computers, and my keyboard to... » Read More I'm looking to go in reverse: instead of adding multiple inputs, I want to add multiple outputs. I want to connect my mouse to one USB hub to go to different 3 computers, and my keyboard to another USB hub to the same 3 computers. I'm running 2 p.c.'s now, getting ready to add a third: one w/ Win-7, another w/ XP, another (yet to be added) w/ Win 98. So far, I've been manually switching between the two (Win-7 & XP gaming units) by swapping USB extension cables running to each pc. If successful,, I could manage the switches and do the same a lot easier and faster w/o disconnecting/ reconnecting USB cables to switch between pc's. Bi-directional interfacing capable? « Show Less
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No, this is impossible with a USB Hub. The functionality you want can be achieved with a KVM Switch (just search on Amazon), or if you want to try it with Software, try checking out http://synergy-project.org/
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Look into synergy software it may help you share mouse and keyboard across n pcs on windows Mac and Linux.
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You would have to go to the device settings on one device and disconnect it before connecting it to another. There just isn't a simple switch go between two devices. If that's what you want I would recommend the USB version of the Arc touch mouse and a keyboard in conjunction with a KVM switch. That wil allow you to easily switch back and forth between two devices with the same mouse and keyboard.
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I used a USB keyboard and mouse. There are 4 USB ports - 2 in front and 2 in back.
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Yes. Most computers come with multiple ports. You may have to sync them to one port by using a piggy back method of connection.
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Hellow Peter,The Plugable USB 3.0 Dual-Head.... can help you connect your computer to 2 monitors - one with its HDMI connector and one with its DVI connector.You can also connect your wired LAN to this connector......But you can do all of the above ONLY !!!!!!! if you have USB3.0 connector in your computer.With USB2.0 this product is not working well.Hope I helped you.
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Yes, the KVM draws power from the USB ports, so a monitor connection is not needed. Especially when you have multiple monitors for each computer, using a KVM to switch monitors is not practical. Using one set of keyboard and mouse for multiple computers is.
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Each computer receives one usb connection and one hdmi connection. The one usb takes care of both the mouse and keyboard. Hope this helps!
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one for a kybd and one for a mouse. the reason you need two is that the device sends a signal to the computer that you are not switched to, so that the non-selected computer believes there are devices connected to it so it will not "lock up" by not being able to detect the kybd and mouse. the previous versions of this device did the same thing before the advent of USB kybd/mouse availability.added: that is why there are depictions of a kybd and mouse on the switches usb inputs. the device has to detect a kybd and mouse at each of the inputs for it to work properly.
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In short, no. USB as a protocol supports far more devices through a single port than you can physically put on this hub. And, because of how the data is packaged and transmitted, it all moves at the same speed, regardless of the number of sources. For example, I have 3 devices (a wireless mouse, a printer and an external HardDrive) running through mine, and they all perform perfectly.
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No, this has three inputs that can be individually selected and one output. It would not send one input to multiple (selectable) outputs. For that, you would want an HDMI splitter, but those typically send the output to multiple displays at the SAME time. It sounds like what you want to do is only have one of the outputs at a time receive the signal. For that, you would want a bi-directional switch like this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ISE04Z6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A28128AMZ00PEQ
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Afraid not. The switching happens on the 2 side. So 4 peripherals across 2 comps (or DVRs in your case). The button just toggles back and forth between the 2 connections. I use it to share mouse/keyboard across 2 comps.
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We're using 4 in our lab at work. They are ~2-4' apart from each other and have not had any problems. I would suggest that when you do the initial connection that they be isolated from the other setups.Since we have 4 workstations I used a silver Sharpie and wrote 1,2,3,4 on each mouse, keyboard USB dongle so that if someone mixed them up we can get them back to the proper workstation.Also, DON'T LOSE THE USB POD. They cannot be replaced and thus your out $55.Pet Peeve: Why post a response "I'm only using one at home". What's the point?
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1 USB female type A where you connect the device you want to share and 2 USB female type B to connect the 2 devices you want to use the shared one. You use the shared device original USB cable to connect to the type A port in the switch.
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There is 1 of each available connection type. If you use a different connection for each source, you can do so and can switch between with a couple pushes of the buttons on the monitor.
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I'm not sure what you're exactly referring to, but there are two USB ports on the KVM switch. I have my mouse and keyboard hooked up to the KVM switch. Using the switch, I can control both computers I connect it to.
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Yes. Just get a set of "stack-able" wireless USB mouse and keyboard. What do I mean by stack-able? It just means instead of having one USB receiver for each peripheral, you have one that can receive the wireless signal from both.
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thats is true IF u dont have USB3 conector on your motherboard... if u have it, then u can use both USB conectors.