Airlink AKVM-4 manual Operations, Introduction, Installation, Technical Support

Ver. 1A

Quick Installation Guide

Model # AKVM-4

Step 2 Connect the shared keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the main KVM unit. See Fig. 1.1

Section 3

Operations

There are two methods to select a specific computer:

Using the push button or the hotkey sequence.

Push Button

The push button lets you directly switch between the computers. Simply press the applicable button on the KVM unit to select the corresponding computer.

Hotkey Sequence

Fig 1.1

Section 1

Introduction

The AKVM-4 switch is a 4-port PS/2 type KVM switch that comes with 3-in-1 combo KVM cables to save you cabling troubles. It enables users to access, control, boot, and reboot up to 4 computers using only one key- board, video monitor, and mouse. It can be your best

Step 3 Connect each of your computer to the KVM switch using the provided 3-in-1 combo KVM cables.See Fig. 1.2

The hotkey sequence consists of three specific keystrokes pressd on the keyboard.

Hotkey sequence = ScrLk + ScrLk + Command key The two consecutive ScrLk key should be pressed within 2 seconds and the following command key(s) should also be pressed within 2 seconds. Otherwise, the hotkey sequence will not be validated.

companion for managing 2 to 4 computers on either SOHO or corporate desktop.

Section 2

Installation

Before connecting any cable, please make sure all of your computers and their peripherals have been powered off. Otherwise, the KVM switch may not be set up properly.

Step 1 Make sure all the computers that are to be connected to the KVM switch and their peripherals are powered-off. If not, power them off before you proceed with the following steps.

KVM side PC side

Fig 1.2

You can use individual standard keyboard, mouse and video cables to extend the cable distance, but depending on the type of cables you use, the maximum cable distance is limited to 5 ~ 7 meters (15.5 ~ 23 feet).

Step 4 Power up the connected computers one by one. After the computers are powered up, the keyboard and mouse will be recognized and you can begin operating the KVM switch.

For detailed Hotkey sequences and their correspond- ing functions, please refer to the Quick Reference Chart on back.

Section 4

Technical Support

Email: support@airlinkplus.com

Website: www.airlinkplus.com

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