Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DKVM-2/4 KVM Switch. This product will ensure easy and accurate control over 2 or 4 PCs through a single console. The DKVM-2/4 is compatible with mice and keyboard with PS/2 type connectors. Older style keyboards or mice can be used with PS/2 adapters in the case that the device is PS/2 compatible.
DKVM-4 switch unit. First the layout of front and rear panel will be shown. RONT ANEL ANEL AYOUT Before you start connecting your computers and console devices to the DKVM-2/4, please make sure that everything is powered off. AYOUT...
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Please follow the steps below closely and in the order as shown, otherwise, keyboard and/or mouse errors may occur. Step 1. Place the DKVM-2/4 in a convenient location. Its small size makes it easy to place on the desktop. Do take the length of the cables in consideration when placing the KVM switch unit.
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DKVM-2/4 unit. Connect a mouse cable (6-pin Mini DIN Male / Male) to the PC and to the connector with the mouse symbol on the rear panel of the DKVM-2/4 unit. Repeat this for all PCs. Step 6. To finish the hardware installation, connect the PS/2 keyboard cables from your computers to the DKVM-2/4 unit.
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Step 8. Attach the power supply to the DKVM-2/4 unit and plug it into a power outlet. You will see the LED for Port 1 light up, and you will hear a beep.
Using the DKVM-2/4 The DKVM-2/4 switch unit provides two ways to select which computer is the active system. Use either the “Select” b utton on the unit, or make use of the keyboard “Hot key” commands.
“H EYBOARD To send “Hot Key” commands to the DKVM-2/4 unit, press the SCROLL LOCK Key twice within 2 seconds. You will be given a beep as confirmation. Now press a command key to give a “Hot Key” command. The following commands are supported:...
The computers all boot up properly, but the keyboard is not functional. What can be the cause? One of the following may be the case: § Make sure the keyboard is plugged into the DKVM-2/4 unit properly. § Verify that the keyboard works when plugged into the computer directly.
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The computers boot properly but I cannot use the mouse. What can be the cause? One of the following may be the case: § Please verify that the mouse is plugged into the DKVM-2/4 unit properly. § Make sure the mouse works properly when plugged into a computer directly.
§ Before booting up any PCs, the DKVM-2/4 unit must be powered-up. But before powering the DKVM-2/4 unit up, the mouse and keyboard must be connected. Any deviation from this power-up sequence may lead to erratic behavior of the systems.
FCC Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.
Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
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If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.