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Connecting a usb keyboard and mouse – Avocent SwitchView User Manual

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Chapter 2: Installation

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Connecting a USB Keyboard and Mouse

The instructions in this section and Figure 2.4 provide information for con-
necting a USB keyboard and mouse to the SwitchView IP.

To connect a USB keyboard and mouse:

1.

Obtain a USB A/B cable (not included) and attach the type A connector
to the USB port on the host computer.

2. Attach the USB cable type B connector to a USB port on the

SwitchView IP.

3. Attach the USB keyboard connector to another USB port on the

host computer.

4. Attach the USB mouse connector to the USB port on the keyboard or

on the host computer.

Figure 2.4: USB Keyboard and Mouse Connection

SwitchView IP

Front View

Rear View

External Switch

USB Cable

Host Computer

USB Keyboard

USB Mouse

Network