Paul G. Allen wrote:
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
If you have only one PS2 connector on you laptop, it was probably
expected to be only for a mouse. So I would suggest using a USB port
instead of the PS2 port. Get a USB->PS2 Y-adapter with one input for a
mouse and one for a keyboard. You'll see that the connectors are marked
as to which is for the KB and which the mouse, suggesting there is
actually a difference - which I have personally demonstrated that there is.
I got one at Fry's after discovering that all PS2 ports are not created
equal - probably, as mentioned by others, because of power/signal
properties.
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