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Share one USB device between 4 PC's without manually switching
cables! - OR - Increase Device
USB Devices with a USB Hub For Multiple PC's with Multiple USB Devices!
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The USB Share Switch utilizes four USB Ports to switch between four 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 4 Port Sharing Switch Features
- Four 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 4 port 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 4 Port Sharing Switch Technical Specifications
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4 Port USB Share Switch |
4 Port USB Share Switch with IEEE-1284 Printer Port |
| PC Port |
4
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4 |
| 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 |
4 |
4 |
| 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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| The 4 port USB sharing switch operates in the same manner as
the 2 port. By connecting a USB cable Type "A" connector to the Device port and a
USB cable to each of the four USB PC ports Type "B" ports from the PC to the switch. |
Seen here are the four 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. You may be prompted
to install software drivers for the device. Just install
the drivers with the included software disk. |
USB Share Switch Testimonial
After
using the 4 Port USB Share Switch between my laptop and
desktops I found it to be a very versital tool. The versatility
comes into play when beginning to share the USB device
between as many as 4 PC's or laptops without the cable
switching that is normally needed. The
4 port usb share
switch allows me the conveinence of keeping my printer
or other usb device connected to all machines, ready for
use when I need it. The switch is attractive and compact
and
well
suited
for
the needs of the small business or home user when more
than one PC is needed and I recommend the USB 4 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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