USB Switch Advantage
How It Works
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Data Switch Features:
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Data Switch Advantages:
From experience switching cables on computers can be not only
confusing but some what of of mess.
The USB Data Switch eliminates the cumbersome mess by giving
you the opportunity to utilize its functionality.
Example: You
have one USB port open but several peripherals that you are
using such as a printer, scanner or
a modem, and
have to switch cables every time they are needed. One solution
would be to reach in the back of the computer and accidentally
disconnect the wrong cable. Another solution could be to sort
the tools needed through a data switch.
As seen in this example
to
the left, several peripherals are connected in the top row of
switches and one computer connected
in the bottom port which is for the PC or MAC. Let's say these
two peripherals are a scanner and printer, by simply depressing
the appropriate switch in the front, the tool needed
becomes active and will transfer data at a high rate of speed.This was very easy to set up. No need of special software or drivers, the USB switch acts as a go between for computers and peripherals so the connection or switching is electronically driven not software driven. This allows for easy installation and easy connections.
Here's
how it works. The switch has a port for using a type "A" USB
connector and a type "B" connector. The type
"B" connector port is the smaller square shaped
port. Either type connector can be used, checking the USB
port
style on your computer or peripheral will help you determine
how to configure your USB switch.
With the USB switch somewhat located between your peripherals and computers, run one USB cable from each computer to the USB Data Switch ports 1 - 4, and one USB cable from the data switch to the peripheral (s) you want to share. If it's a printer your sharing you may need to make sure the print driver is installed on both computers. Windows should recognize new hardware found, if not you can add the printer to your list of printers. Once all usb cables are connected through the data switch and any drivers needed are installed, that's it! When ready to print, just depress the port selector button and that computer now is able to share the printer.
Testimonial:
I'm running windows XP Pro. When I connected the data
switch to both computers and my printer, it was pretty
easy from there.
I'm using an HP Photosmart p1100
and everything was just as I was using one computer while I
switched from one computer to the other to test the switch.
When I depressed the port buttons activity was instantaneous
as
XP notified me of the connection. This USB Data Switch does
exactly as it should which is allow sharing between computers,
it's a
great little device to ease the sharing between computers.
I would certainly recommend it.
Bob Boisvert...Web Professional
Need cables for the 4 port usb data switch?
Part NO: USBG-2-6AB
Features :
Easily connect a USB device to your PC or Mac with this 6' USB device cable. Foil and braid shield reduces EMI/RFI interference while 28 gauge signal wires ensure maximum signal integrity. Twisted-pair construction reduces cross talk and ensures highspeed, error-free data transfer. 480 Mbps transfer rate, 1.0,1.1 and 2.0 performance compliant. Lifetime warranty.