“I understand a keyboard and a mouse are connected to this device via its own USB cable. A monitor thru a VGA cable. Now we still need to connect the 2 PCs to this device. How is that done? Thru which cables?”
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Rick, first part right. Now you have two sets of three wires each coming from (and permanently attached to) the device; one set for each computer. On each of the two computers: plug the USB cables into ANY two USB ports. That takes care of the mouse and KB. Now look at the big plug at the end of the of the third cable which is video/monitor. Find a port/jack which is a mirror image as far as holes and pins. Examine it to make sure everything lines up. Gently try to plug it in just to be sure. If it fits, it will work. Tighten the screws and you're done. You may find two potential problems, especially with older computers or laptops. The port may have more holes than the plug has pins. That should still work and shouldn't be a problem. The opposite IS A PROBLEM, don't force the plug in. If the latter is the case there are all kinds of adapters you can buy to solve that problem. The other things is the port on the computer may not have the screw-in configuration. This is not a problem, everything will still work, but it is a real nusiance. I had a situation like that once and there was no good solution. I just put everything where it would be disturbed and every once in a while the plug would fall out and I had to plug it back in .
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This KVM has 2 sets of attached cables each having 2 usb and 1 vga cable to connect to each computer.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Use your existing VGA monitor cables to connect them to the switch box. Connect the matching USB cables to the PC or laptop using 2 USB ports. With the PCs powered up the monitor, mouse, and keyboard selected will be active.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.the device comes with the cables needed: one VGA cable and 2 USB cables for each computer, really nice and easy install and operation with the switch button.
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