Need KVM Switch Help

[jbhoo]

Howdy
I have a Linksys KVM switch and a usb mouse and keyboard A Hanns-G 19" LCD Monitor. I have 2 USB to PS2 adaptors To use on the Mouse/Keybord to the switch. But can't get them to work! Does the KVM switch not work with USB to PS2 adaptors ?
Can't find any info about it.

 

[Zepper]

USB to PS2 passive adapters only work on those mice/kbds designed to use them - they have to have special electronics inside to detect the connection and switch over. If your mse/kbd were capable of that, they would have come with the adapters. So if you want to use that KVM, you'll have to get PS/2 or combo compatible mse/kbd. Why didn't you get a KVM that supported USB mse/kbd input to begin with.

.bh.

 

[phisrow]

What Zepper said is correct. Passive adapters only do the job with specifically designed USB peripherals. It could also be that your KVM switch isn't providing enough power to them; but this is less likely. Test by using your USB to PS2 adapters to connect them directly to a computer.

There are active USB to PS2 adapters; but they seem to be quite rare(and not inexpensive). I was only able to find one, there are probably a few others.
http://www.kvm-switches-online.com/usb-ps2-r.html

 

[bruceb]

You really wanted this model of KVM Switch

http://www.kvm-switches-online.com/4svpua20-001.html

It can handle 4 PS2 or 4 USB Ports 2.0 spec

Only cost $253 + shipping