I've had this strange problem with two different KVMs and two different sets of cables. By
different I mean different mfg. and different type (one a 2-port with built-in cables, one
a 4 port with third party cables).
My laptop(*NOT* a name brand, no docking station) has a PS/2 port on it for either a mouse
or keyboard. I use a cordless USB mouse, so I use the PS/2 port for an external kybd. I
have a small, portable kybd that works fine when plugged in at any time on the laptop.
When I plug in the cable from the KVM , sometimes the kybd connected to the KVM works on
the laptop, sometimes it doesn't (Note: The kybd connected to the KVM is one of the older,
bullet-proof IBM models with the really loud clicking keys). It seems to be a crap shoot.
The other interesting thing is the kybd always works on the desktop, no matter which KVM I
use.
Anyone experienced this with a laptop? Anyone know of a solution? (maybe I need to have
the company buy a certain brand of KVM or kybd?)
PGA
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