Hall Research 4-to-1KM - Manual (Page 3)

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I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n
“4-to-1”
allows one keyboard and mouse to control 4 different PC’s
eliminating the need for a separate mouse and keyboard for each PC.
Upon power up the
“4-to-1”
will locate and identify the type of mouse and
keyboard connected to it, and also emulate and present a fully functioning
keyboard and mouse to each connected PC
The unit draws power from the connected PC’s and no power supply is needed
(though there is a connector for external power). The external power supply is
only needed if a special keyboard or mouse with high power requirement is
used.
There are 2 ways the
“4-to-1”
can switch from one PC to another. First
through the buttons located on the front panel, and second via hot-key sequence
from the keyboard.
The unit supports 2-button, 3-button, and scroll mice.
When the
“4-to-1”
is powered up or reset, the PC that was last selected will be
selected by default.
There are two different types of LEDs on the front panel. When the LED labeled
ON is illuminated then, the PC attached to that port is powered on. When the
LED labeled SEL is illuminated, then the PC attached to that port is currently
being controlled by the keyboard and mouse.
Supported Systems and Peripherals
• All PC compatible systems and notebooks
• Standard PS/2 and AT Keyboards (Legacy AT keyboards may require
connector adapters)
• Standard (2-button) and wheel (3-button) (e.g. Microsoft Intellimouse)
mice. 4-button mice are not supported.
Features
• No Power Supply needed
• Reliable, Rugged, and easy to use
• Quick and seamless switching between PC’s
• LED indicators of PC power status and PC selected
• Comprehensive PS/2 protocol emulation for keyboard and mouse for
all PC’s at all times
• Hot-swapping capabilities of the PC’s and the devices