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Using multiple USB devices on multiple computers? - Lord - Jun 30, 2016
Okay so lets say I have a keyboard, mouse, and several flash drives and I have 3 computers.
I want to hook up these items to one USB Hub type thing then have the hub plugged into the computers.
I want to switch these devices between each computer without unplugging anything. So like just pushing a button on the hub to switch.
But I need the hub to have like 5 USB ports in it. All able to transfer data back to the computer.
I've used hubs with splitters before so I was able to plug in like 4 things. But it only worked for power. Data wasn't transferred back.
So if anyone knows of a hub like this that would be awesome.
PS. Sorry if wrong section.
* - Mr. Robot - Jun 30, 2016
You could just set it up on one computer and make it shared access over the network or get a better router and you can plug in a extermal into the USB port.
If you are wanting to share 1 keyboard across multiple devices then I assume you want a KVM switch? If that's the case let me know.
Something like this
* - Lord - Jun 30, 2016
(Jun 30, 2016 12:27 PM)Mr. Robot Wrote: You could just set it up on one computer and make it shared access over the network or get a better router and you can plug in a extermal into the USB port.
If you are wanting to share 1 keyboard across multiple devices then I assume you want a KVM switch? If that's the case let me know.
Something like this
Edit: I looked at the video. I think i'll go with a KVM switch instead of the individual things. Looks like that's exactly what I need.
Is there any way I could use more than two USB ports though?
Preferably at least 4?
I would try a splitter but they normally don't work for data.
* - Mr. Robot - Jun 30, 2016
(Jun 30, 2016 12:48 PM)That One Random Wrote: Edit: I looked at the video. I think i'll go with a KVM switch instead of the individual things. Looks like that's exactly what I need.
Is there any way I could use more than two USB ports though?
Preferably at least 4?
I would try a splitter but they normally don't work for data.
There are some KVM switches that are really nice, make sure you get your DVI/HDMI/VGA accordingly lol
Some even have remote controls to switch through the displays which is cool - I personally use mine for my raspberry pis, it has 2 VGA inputs and 3 USB ports.
Model number FJ-2UK/4UK
Probably not what you are after but mine works fine for me.
[img]http://img25.olx.ua/images_slandocomua/208746328_1_644x461_2-portovyy-kvm-svich-ustroystvo-usb-fj-2uk-4uk-2-kabelya-k-svichu-izyaslav.jpg[/img]
* - Lord - Jun 30, 2016
(Jun 30, 2016 12:59 PM)Mr. Robot Wrote: There are some KVM switches that are really nice, make sure you get your DVI/HDMI/VGA accordingly lol
Some even have remote controls to switch through the displays which is cool - I personally use mine for my raspberry pis, it has 2 VGA inputs and 3 USB ports.
Model number FJ-2UK/4UK
Probably not what you are after but mine works fine for me.
[img]http://img25.olx.ua/images_slandocomua/208746328_1_644x461_2-portovyy-kvm-svich-ustroystvo-usb-fj-2uk-4uk-2-kabelya-k-svichu-izyaslav.jpg[/img]
I need at least 4 VGA inputs and preferably 3 USB ports but 2 is manageable.
* - Mr. Robot - Jun 30, 2016
(Jun 30, 2016 01:08 PM)That One Random Wrote: I need at least 4 VGA inputs and preferably 3 USB ports but 2 is manageable.
That one above is 3 but there is a larger version
Depends how much you wanna spend - this one below is probably $35 USD
EDIT: https://www.amazon.com/DCgoods-Monitor-Printer-Keyboard-Control/dp/B01CPCZIC0
[img]http://images.rasmuscatalog.com/M20372%20Buy%20It/small/10093.jpg[/img]
* - Lord - Jun 30, 2016
(Jun 30, 2016 01:09 PM)Mr. Robot Wrote: That one above is 3 but there is a larger version
Depends how much you wanna spend - this one below is probably $35 USD
EDIT: https://www.amazon.com/DCgoods-Monitor-Printer-Keyboard-Control/dp/B01CPCZIC0
[img]http://images.rasmuscatalog.com/M20372%20Buy%20It/small/10093.jpg[/img]
I was going to go with this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001S2PJO6/
But I think this one suites my needs better
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J7JGAHM/
* - Mr. Robot - Jun 30, 2016
(Jun 30, 2016 01:12 PM)That One Random Wrote: I was going to go with this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001S2PJO6/
But I think this one suites my needs better
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J7JGAHM/
Depends on the cable management side of things to be honest, how far away is each machine as you may have to find longer attachments for the first one.
* - Lord - Jun 30, 2016
(Jun 30, 2016 01:14 PM)Mr. Robot Wrote: Depends on the cable management side of things to be honest, how far away is each machine as you may have to find longer attachments for the first one.
I think i'm going to stick with the second one simply because of the extra USB port which was one of my issues. Cable management won't be the best but my setup isn't exactly the best so it won't be too big of a deal. Maybe if I can find some L angle VGA cables it won't look as bad.
All the computers are right next to each other. Distance isn't an issue at all.
Edit: If I could get something in bulk like this i'd be all good. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0184S7U7A/
* - Mr. Robot - Jun 30, 2016
(Jun 30, 2016 01:16 PM)That One Random Wrote: I think i'm going to stick with the second one simply because of the extra USB port which was one of my issues. Cable management won't be the best but my setup isn't exactly the best so it won't be too big of a deal. Maybe if I can find some L angle VGA cables it won't look as bad.
All the computers are right next to each other. Distance isn't an issue at all.
Edit: If I could get something in bulk like this i'd be all good. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0184S7U7A/
Yeah well I hope I helped ! Best of luck bud.
* - Lord - Jun 30, 2016
(Jun 30, 2016 01:20 PM)Mr. Robot Wrote: Yeah well I hope I helped ! Best of luck bud.
You did. Huge thanks to you man!
* - Nutsandbolts - Jul 1, 2016
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* - Theboyz99 - Jul 2, 2016
(Jun 30, 2016 01:14 PM)Mr. Robot Wrote: Depends on the cable management side of things to be honest, how far away is each machine as you may have to find longer attachments for the first one.
indeed , very true.
* - kefeiwu1 - Jul 5, 2016
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