KM switch

**1100011CS** · 12-03-2007, 01:41 PM

Is there such a thing? Notice I didn't say KVM switch. I don't need the V(video). I've searched everywhere and can't find a switch for just keyboard+mouse. I am assuming that having just KM would result in a faster switch but maybe that's not true. And if you're wondering why I would want such a thing... I have a laptop I do my work on and a PC that I use for a server/music player and to monitor CySpy

. So, I want the PC monitor and laptop monitors (2 of them) on at the same time. Also note, I can't use a software solution (like Synergy) because I connect to a VPN for work and our client software disables LAN access. Any insight from you nerds out there?

**TykeClone** · 12-03-2007, 01:43 PM

Just don't hook up the video ports and use the keyboard and mouse ports. Given the current pricing on lower end KVM switches, I can't imagine you'd save anything getting one without the extra circuitry.

**bos** · 12-03-2007, 01:44 PM

Wouldnt it technically work the same way. Just dont hook up video. Although, Im not sure how the laptop would handle it.

**brianhos** · 12-03-2007, 01:45 PM

That is a odd request, I take care of this now with virtualization and dual monitors.

**1100011CS** · 12-03-2007, 01:48 PM

I was hoping that just having K+M would make it faster. The KVM switches I've used in the past took 4-5 seconds or more to switch and I assume most of that time is the video switching. I can't imagine switch k+m would take that long.

**psycln11** · 12-03-2007, 01:52 PM

Instructions to build your own...

KM-switch

**1100011CS** · 12-03-2007, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

That is a odd request, I take care of this now with virtualization and dual monitors.

Explain please. I have dual monitors for my laptop and that is where I do my work. I want my music playing from my PC (I have a high-end sound card + speakers for that) and I want to monitor forums and personal stuff on it too. So, I need that monitor working at the same time as my laptop. I just want share k+m with my laptop (docking station of course) to free up space on my desk.

**1100011CS** · 12-03-2007, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by psycln11

Instructions to build your own...

KM-switch

Yeah, I saw that too. Unfortunately I'm not that handy.

**bos** · 12-03-2007, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by psycln11

Instructions to build your own...

KM-switch

Ha ha....nerd!

I wish I knew how to do that stuff. I would probably muck it up.

**bos** · 12-03-2007, 02:03 PM

Synergy

**keepngoal** · 12-03-2007, 02:04 PM

While I didn't search eHDMI.com for your request, they have lots of goodies at a VERY fair price.

link.

- keep.

**1100011CS** · 12-03-2007, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

Synergy

As I said in my original post, I can't use software solutions like Synergy because I connect to my work network with a VPN client that disables local LAN access.

**bos** · 12-03-2007, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by 1100011CS

As I said in my original post, I can't use software solutions like Synergy because I connect to my work network with a VPN client that disables local LAN access.

Well Im ******** and forgot you said that.

ha ha