Belkin F1DS102U - Manual (Page 2)

INTRODUCTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations on your purchase of the Belkin OmniView SOHO Series USB
KVM Switch with Audio. Our diverse line of quality KVM solutions exemplifies
the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durable products at a
competitive price. Engineered to give you control over multiple
computers/servers from one console, Belkin KVM Switches come in a variety
of capacities suitable for all configurations, large or small. This compact,
affordable Belkin OmniView KVM Switch is backed by a Belkin
Five-Year Warranty and free technical support.
This manual will provide details about your new Switch, from installation
and operation, to troubleshooting—in the unlikely event of a problem.
For easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included
with your KVM Switch.
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView SOHO Series USB KVM Switch
with Audio. We appreciate your business and have confidence that you will
soon see for yourself why over 1 million Belkin OmniView KVM Switches are
being used worldwide.
Contents of Package:
• OmniView SOHO Series USB KVM Switch with Audio
• Attachable Base
• DB25 to RJ45 Flash Cable
• User Manual
• Quick Installation Guide
• Registration Card
• 9V DC, 1A Power Supply
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Overview
Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Unit Display Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Pre-Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Installing the Switch Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing the HID USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connecting the PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Powering Up the Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using Your SOHO Series USB KVM Switch
Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors . . . . . . . .15
Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands . . . . . . .15
AutoScan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connecting USB Devices to the Built-In 2-Port Hub . . . . . . . . . . .16
Belkin KVM Switches and Accessories
OmniView KVM Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
OmniView KVM Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
OmniView KVM Accessories and Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Warranty, FCC, ICES, and CE Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28