P74242ea-F1DK102P-man.qxd

01-04-2003

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OMNICUBE 2-Port Switch with Built-In Cabling Switch OMNICUBE 2 Ports avec Cbles Intgrs OMNICUBE 2-fach Switch mit integrierter Kabelgarnitur OMNICUBE 2-poorts switch met gentegreerde kabels OMNICUBE Conmutador de 2 puertos con cableado incorporado Switch a 2 porte OMNICUBE con cablaggio incorporato

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Control two computers using one video monitor, and a PS/2 keyboard and mouse Contrler deux ordinateurs avec un cran, un clavier et une souris PS/2 Kontrollieren Sie zwei Computer mit einem Monitor und einer PS/2-Tastatur und -Maus Beheer twee computers met slechts n monitor, PS/2-toetsenbord en muis Controla dos ordenadores utilizando un monitor de vdeo, un teclado PS/2 y un ratn Per permettere di utilizzare due computer mediante un singolo monitor, tastiera PS/2 e mouse
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F1DK102P

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OMNICUBE 2-Port Switch with Built-In Cabling
Control two computers using one video monitor, and a PS/2 keyboard and mouse

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview Feature Overview. Operating Systems. Unit Display Diagram. Installation Pre-Configuration. Step-By-Step Installation Guide.1.2.3.4.5

OVERVIEW

The Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch with Built-In Cabling allows you to control multiple computers with one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The Switch supports PS/2 input devices (keyboard and mouse), VGA, SVGA, XGA, and PS/2 computers.

Feature Overview

Complete Compact Solution Built-in cables and color-coded connectors make operation and organization easy. Hot Keys Hot keys allow you to select ports using designated key commands. Control multiple computers using a simple hot key sequence on your keyboard. AutoScan The AutoScan feature allows you to automatically scan and monitor the activities of all operating computers connected to your Switch one by one. Video Resolution The Switch is able to support video resolutions of up to 2048x1536@65Hz. To preserve signal integrity at high resolutions, 75-Ohm coaxial VGA cabling is built-in to your Switch. Light-Emitting Diode Display LEDs on the top of the Switch function as status monitors. The LEDs light to indicate which corresponding monitor port is currently active.
Using Your Switch Powering Up the Systems.7 AutoScan Mode.8

Operating Systems

Your Switch is for use on CPUs using: Platforms Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT, XP DOS Linux Novell NetWare 4.x/5.x Keyboards Supports 101-, 102-, and 104-key keyboards Mice Microsoft system-compatible PS/2 mice with 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons Monitors VGA SVGA MultiSync
Console Mouse Port Console VGA Monitor Ports
Unit Display Diagram The 2-Port KVM Switch with Built-In Cabling:
Port Status Indicator LEDs Built-In Cables

Console Keyboard Port

INSTALLATION

Pre-Configuration

Where to Place the Switch The Switch is designed for positioning on the desktop. The exact placement will be based on the location of your CPUs and length of your cables. Cable Distance Requirements For PS/2 computers: VGA signals are best retained when transmitted up to eight feet. Beyond eight feet, probability of video degradation increases with an increase in distance. For this reason, your PS/2 computer should be placed within eight feet of the KVM Switch. Note: If your computer needs to be more than eight feet from the KVM Switch, you can use the Belkin CAT5 Extender (part number F1D084) to extend your PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor up to 500 feet (152.4m) away using a standard CAT5 UTP cable. Cautions and Warnings Avoid placing cables near fluorescent lights, air conditioning equipment, or machines that create electrical noise (e.g., vacuum cleaners).

Step-by-Step Installation Guide This section provides complete instructions for the hardware setup of a single Switch. Important Note Before attempting to connect anything to the Switch or to any computer, make sure that everything is powered off. Plugging and unplugging cables while computers are powered on can cause irreversible damage to your computers, data, and/or to the Switch. Belkin Corporation will not be responsible for damage caused in this way. Connecting the Console 1. Power down all computers. 2. Connect your PS/2-type keyboard and mouse to the KEYBOARD and MOUSE ports located on the front panel of your Switch. 3. Take the VGA cable that is attached to your monitor and connect it to the VGA port on the front panel of the Switch.

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Connecting the Computer 1. Using the attached cables, take the VGA cable and connect it to the VGA port on the first computer. 2. Connect the PS/2 keyboard KVM cable to the keyboard port on the computer. 3. Connect the PS/2 mouse KVM cable to the mouse port on the computer.

USING YOUR SWITCH

Powering Up the Systems Once all cables have been connected, power up your CPUs that are attached to the Switch. All computers can be powered on simultaneously. The Switch emulates a mouse and keyboard on each port and will allow your computer to boot normally. Your Switch should now be ready for use. You can select which computer to operate through hot key commands. Note that it will take 1-2 seconds for the video to display after switching. This is due to the refresh of the video signal. A re-synchronization of the mouse and keyboard signal also takes place. This is normal operation and ensures that proper synchronization is established. You can conveniently change ports on the Switch through a keyboard command sequence using the SCROLL LOCK key and up and down arrow keys. To send commands to the Switch, press the SCROLL LOCK key twice within two seconds. You will hear a beep for confirmation. Then you can press the up or down arrow keys to switch between ports.
Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the additional computer to be connected to the Switch. 6
Switch to next active port, up arrow
Switch to previous active port, down arrow