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KVM Support Overview and Examples
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Overview

KVM Support describes the ability for a USB Human Interface Device (HID) like a keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen to connect to a Receiver and send input back to a Transmitter connected to the endpoint controlled device. Combined with native video, Just Add Power is an Audio/Video Matrixing and a KVM Switching solution at the same time.

The USB between connection between the Receiver and Transmitter may not link automatically. See the specifics for the system you have for instructions for activating USB.


Point-to-Point Setup

In a point-to-point system, the Receiver<->Transmitter USB link activates immediately - as the devices power on - and provides intuitive control. Connect and go!


Matrixed Setup

In a system with multiple KVM Transmitters, the KVM Receiver can only control one Transmitter at a time.

Switching to a different source will move KVM control to the active source.

When watching a source with no USB connection, the peripheral devices will do nothing.

 

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