🔀 D-Link KVM-121: Efficient 2-Port Kb/Video/MSE Audio KVM Switch Review

I had another KVM with no sound and I swapped it out for this one. A few caveats: 1. The audio jacks (mini jacks) required a bit of twisting, twisting and pulling to get a solid connection to both active channels. 2. The "autodetection" aspect is tricky, at least in relation to the mouse, ie. the switch and thus the PC do not always "bind" themselves to the mouse as necessary. For example, for one of my computers, I have to manually switch the input to that computer when I turn it on to…

Before buying such things, it makes sense to go to the manufacturer's site and read the instructions before buying. There you can see subtle points that are not covered in the product description or user reviews. I usually do this, but this time I was too lazy. How difficult can it be? It's just a switch, right? NOT RIGHT! For this product, the KVM-121, the manual contains a statement that says "If you are using a dedicated mouse such as a wireless or scroll mouse, make sure you are using…

Works as advertised. I use it at work as an add-on to my test computer as it allows me to easily plug in another computer when troubleshooting. Not having to disconnect any cables from my test device to use it with the device being repaired makes life easier. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because some computers (laptops) (rarely) don't recognize the mouse/KB/monitor.

My setup: Windows 7 laptop and Windows XP desktop This KVM-121 switch did not work with my Windows XP system. The mouse, keyboard, and speakers were not recognized even though they worked prior to this setting. This KVM switch worked, but no sound, with Windows 7 with a PS2 USB adapter (for mouse and keyboard) and a monitor. manufacturer, tech. couldn't solve the problem and got an error code from them so I'm requesting a refund from circuit city. Circuit City returned my money quickly. So you…

Toggles Keyboard, Video, Mouse and Sound. Or you leave the audio alone and switch the rest. I use everything but video. I like having one monitor per PC. The switching process is a bit slow. You can switch by double-clicking Scroll Lock, then 1 for one computer, or 2 for another computer. Sometimes my brain shuts down and I have to push a tiny button on the box. The box usually sits on the floor in a tangle of cables. But she does what she says. I just didn't have room for 2 keyboards, and it's