KVM Problem

[lpc300]

Hi all,

Since I have been getting so many requests to repair computers, I have set up a small repair area in my house. I'm using a D-Link KVM so I don't have to keep connecting and disconnecting the video, keyboard, and mouse wires, and so I can use my main computer at the same time to both transfer files (if needed) or check the internet. I have found this device an invaluable time saver, but I am having one problem with it. When I switch from computer '2' back to computer '1', the mouse does not work. It will still operate on computer '2' (even if I switch back), but the only way to get it to work on computer '1' is to reboot. The mouse is a microsoft trackball. It is USB being sent throught a USB to PS/2 converter included with the mouse. I haven't tried another mouse (probably should), but I was wondering what the issue may be. Both the monitor and keyboard work fine switching back and forth.

Thanks in advance.

[mikeL]

lpc300 my KVM does the same thing, I also use a USB to PS/2 logitech mouse, maybe it has to do with the USB, I haven't tried messing with it, I just reboot the computer.

[flanzig1]

On my KVM, I use a regular PS2 mouse and it switches just fine. I believe that USB mouse even with the adapter has to be plugged in at bootup to be recognized.

[Smidget]

Same here. KVM doesn't recognize until reboot. Perhaps it will work if you (switchviewer) is one of those types powered by an adaptor. Mine isn't.