USB Switch
03 August 2007, 02:13 PM
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USB Switch
Guys,
I need to try and find an auto USB switch.
Basically I need two PC's to share one USB device, but I don't want to have to manually pick which machine is or isn't using the device.
By the way, the USB device is a cash drawer.
I'm sure such a device exists, but finding one is another matter (maybe they don't exist).
Hopefully someone can help.
Thanks,
Shaun
I need to try and find an auto USB switch.
Basically I need two PC's to share one USB device, but I don't want to have to manually pick which machine is or isn't using the device.
By the way, the USB device is a cash drawer.
I'm sure such a device exists, but finding one is another matter (maybe they don't exist).
Hopefully someone can help.
Thanks,
Shaun
03 August 2007, 02:39 PM
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03 August 2007, 03:18 PM
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Thanks,
But the problem with that one is that you have to press buttons to determine which PC is linked.
Thats my problem, I can't find one which is truely automatic.
They're either manual like the one in the link, or you have to use "Easy to use" switching software or hot keys to switch.
Shaun
But the problem with that one is that you have to press buttons to determine which PC is linked.
Thats my problem, I can't find one which is truely automatic.
They're either manual like the one in the link, or you have to use "Easy to use" switching software or hot keys to switch.
Shaun
03 August 2007, 03:52 PM
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I've not seen any fully automatic solutions to this. All of the devices I've seen require some manual interaction, be it pressing a button on the USB switch, or using an application to switch control
I think part of the problem is that USB is a connecting technology and not a network technology. Only one computer can use the connected device at a time, and that is why you have to toggle control.
I think part of the problem is that USB is a connecting technology and not a network technology. Only one computer can use the connected device at a time, and that is why you have to toggle control.
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