A BOUT THIS G UIDE The 2-Port USB KVM Switch Kit lets you manage 2 computers with just one set of keyboard, monitor and mouse, no additional equipment required. The USB console port provides support for the latest USB keyboard and mouse. Popular hardware platforms such as PC and Mac operating system are supported. Users can switch between computers by using push button switch, hot-key or KVM Switcher Software. The KVM Switcher software support both Windows & Mac (10.4~10.6) operation system.
Package Contents Unpack the package and check all the items carefully, and be certain that you have: 1 x TK-217i KVM Switch 1 x Utility CD-ROM Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide If any item is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer for replacement. Please also keep the original packaging material in case you need to ship the unit in the future.
General Features Use one keyboard, monitor, and mouse to control two computers Works with most USB mouse and keyboard devices Supports HD video quality of up to 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution Plug and Play with no software download required Windows and Mac ready One-touch button between computers No power required, this device is powered by the computer’s USB port 2-Year limited warranty -4-
Operate the KVM Switch Hardware Installation 1. Connects the shared USB keyboard, monitor and mouse to your KVM Switch 2. Connects one USB/VGA KVM cable to 1st computer and connect another USB/VGA KVM cable to the 2nd computer. After you have connected the KVM and computers properly, the KVM Switch is ready to use. NOTE: Some computers with USB interface may require you to manually enable the USB option in the BIOS setting before using any USB device.
Push Button Switch The one-touch push button switch allows you to switch to another computer by click the button.
After perform port switching, you have to wait till the KVM Switch icon shows forth the target port before you can perform next switching again. The KVM Switch icon could be found on the system tray of your Windows desktop after its installation. All the hotkeys are only functional after your computers are booting into the OS. If you want to switch computer in the BIOS/preboot stage, press the push button switch.
2. Click Install Utility from the Auto-Run menu screen. welcome screen appears as below. Click Next >. 3. When completed, click Finish.
4. After installing the utility, the KVM Switcher Software is automatically installed to your computer, and creates a folder in Start\Program\TRENDnet\USBKVM Switcher\ 5. The KVM Switch icon on the system tray of your window desktop. Right click to evoke the operation menu and doubleclick to evoke configuration box.
: No live connection detected : Current active computer channel is on port 1 : Current active computer channel is on port 2 For Mac User 1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click TK-217i CD-ROM icon on the desktop 3. Double-click on the Macintosh folder, then select TrendnetUSBKVMSwitcher.pkg”. 4. Follow the instruction to finish the installation. 5. The KVM Switch icon on the system tray of your window desktop.
NOTE: For Mac user, the KVM Switcher Software only supports Mac OS 10.4 (tiger) or higher. For older Mac operating system users, please use push button switch to switch between computers. Mac does not support universal keyboard hotkey command. For Linux user, please use push button switch or universal keyboard hotkey “Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock” to switch between computers. Some computers with USB interface might be need to manual enable the USB option in the BIOS setting before using any USB device.
Windows Version: Operation Manual Configuration Dialog Box - 12 -
Mac Version: Operation Manual Configuration Dialog Box NOTE: On the Mac version of KVM Switcher, if you want the KVM Switcher open at login or keep in duck, please select the option in the operation Manual. You can also switch to computer X by using the keyboard hot keys. Hit the hot key according to your current hotkey definition: Hot key sequence = Ctrl + Alt + [command key]* * The factory default hotkey setting is Ctrl + Alt + 1 or Ctrl + Alt + 2 for computer 1 or computer 2.
Start Auto-scan Right-click the KVM Switcher icon to evoke the operation menu, then select Start Auto-Scan to activate auto-scanning. Stop Auto-scan While it is on the auto scanning mode, right-click the KVM Switcher icon to evoke the operation menu, then select Stop Auto-Scan to deactivate auto-scanning. KVM Switcher configuration Right-click the KVM Switcher icon and select Settings or double-click the icon to bring up the configuration dialog box.
user-defined hotkeys, you can always use the universal hotkey for PC switching – Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock Fixed Audio Port at Computer X Check this option and then select the computer to fix the audio/microphone channel to the selected computer. Once this option is checked, the audio/microphone channel will be fixed and become nonswitchable. Auto Scan Period Select the Auto Scan Period from 10 ~ 60 seconds with an increment of 5 seconds.
Limited Warranty TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. TK-217i – 2 Years Limited Warranty Camera’s motor, AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
TRENDNET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR OR MODIFY, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.
