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Share
one USB device between 2 PC's without manually switching
cables! - OR- Increase Device
USB Devices with a USB Hub For Multiple PC's with Multiple USB Devices!
USB 2 Port Share Switch Overview
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The
USB Share Switch utilizes two USB Ports to switch between
two personal computers who wish to share a USB printer,
USB zip drive, USB scanner or other USB device commonly
used to support everyday use. Both home and business will
enjoy the benefits of the automatic switching action between
PC's and their peripherals. |
USB 2 Port Sharing Switch Features
- Two PC's share a USB Device
- Works with Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP
- Compliant with USB REV1.1 Specification
- Data transmission is up to 12Mbps and 1.5Mbps
- Support UHCI and OHCI USB interface
- Supports USB self power for more USB Hub expansion
- Uses intellegent software to switch USB device ports and easy operation
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- Handles some HP, Epson USB printers, and IEEE-1284
 printers (Built-in
IEEE-1284 port) under auto print mode
- Auto printer mode supports first come first serve
- Supports 5 meter cable length from PC to share switch or USB
device to share switch
- Easy to share other expensive USB devices such as USB docking
stations, USB to USB Bridge, USb to Ethernet and other adapters
- >Easy to extend USB down stream ports of the share switch by adding
a 4 or 7 port USB Hub
- Small compact size
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LED indicators on the share switch
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The
USB share switch comes equipped with both device power
LED and PC LED indicators which allow the user to determine
which PC is being used when the device is active. Activity
is first come first serve meaning that the PC that sends
the command first will activate the switch for use. The
snhare switch is self powered and no additional external
power source is needed for operation. |
USB 2 Port Sharing Switch Technical Specifications
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2 Port USB Share Switch |
2 Port USB Share Switch with IEEE-1284 Printer Port |
| PC Port |
2 |
2 |
| USB Device Port |
1 |
1 |
| IEEE-1284 Parallel Port |
0 |
1 |
| PC Port
Connector |
USB Type "B" Receptacle |
| USB Device Port Connector |
USB Type "A" Receptacle |
| IEEE-1284 Port Connector |
N/A |
DB 25 Pin |
| USB Device Selection |
Software Manual Selection or Auto Selection |
| PC Port LED |
2 |
2 |
| USB Device Port LED |
1 |
| Cable Length (meters) |
5 |
| USB Power |
Bus Power |
| Power Adapter |
No |
| Operation Temperature |
0-40°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-20-60°C |
| Humidity |
0-80°C Non-condensing |
| Enclosure |
Plastic |
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USB Sharing Switch Ports and Connections
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sharing switch operates by connecting a USB cable Type
"A" connector to the Device port and a
USB cable to each of the two USB PC ports Type "B" ports
from the PC to the switch. |
Seen
here are the two USB connecting ports for the PC's. These
ports are a Type "B" configuration. LED indicators
let you know which PC is using the switch first. |
Once
all USB cables are connected, the sharing switch is ready
to be utilized with the chosen USB device and you PC's
once the drivers are installed if necessary.. |
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USB Share Switch Testimonial
After
using the USB Share Switch between my laptop and desktop
I found it to be a great little tool. Better than having
to switch cables from one machine to the other the share
switch allowed me the conveinence of keeping my printer
connected to both machines, ready for use when I needed.
The switch is attractive and compact and well suited for
the needs of the business or home user when more than one
PC is needed and I recommend the USB 2 port share switch
for just that reason.
Bob Boisvert...Web Professional
Please Note: Auto Switch Only works with Printers, no other USB device can auto detect, you must use provided software to switch ports!
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