FAQs
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BELKIN KVM SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES
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OmniView KVM Accessories and Adapters
Belkin KVM technology includes various accessories and adapters to
complete your KVM solution. The adapter series converts Mac
®
, Sun
™
, or
USB keyboards, video, and mouse signals into PS/2 and VGA.
F1D080 – The OmniView PS/2 Mac Adapter
™
converts a Macintosh
®
computer with a 4-pin ADB
™
(Apple
®
Desktop Bus) and DB15 connector
into a PS/2 keyboard, HDDB15 VGA monitor, and PS/2 mouse.
F1D082 – The OmniView PS/2 Sun Adapter
™
converts a Sun 8-pin
keyboard/mouse and 13W3 video into a PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and
VGA monitor.
F1D084 – The OmniView CAT5 Extender enables you to control a PC
or KVM Switch up to 500 feet (152.4m) away using standard UTP
CAT5 cabling.
F1D087 – The OmniView Keyboard Extender allows you to extend your
keyboard up to 250 feet (76.2m) away.
F1D088 – The OmniView VGA Monitor Extender bridges up to 250 feet
(76.2m) of distance between your PC and monitor.
F1D089 – The OmniView Keyboard Splitter allows you to work with two
kinds of PS/2 keyboards and pointing devices without swapping cables or
rebooting the computer.
F1D090 – The OmniView Mouse Splitter allows you to work with two
kinds of PS/2 mice or trackballs without swapping cables or rebooting
the computer.
F1D201 – The OmniView 2-Port Reverse KVM Switch gives two users
central control of one PC from two sets of keyboards, monitors, and mice.
F5U119 – The Belkin PS/2-to-USB Adapter converts PS/2 keyboard and
mouse signals to USB format.
F1DR200 – The OmniView SOHO Series 2-Port Replacement Kit includes
shroud, base, flash cable, two PS/2 extension cables, and SOHO Series
User Manual.
F1DR400 – The OmniView SOHO Series 4-Port Replacement Kit includes
shroud, base, flash cable, two PS/2 extension cables, and SOHO Series
User Manual.
OmniView Power Supplies
F1DS001-PWR – 9V AC, 1A
F1D084-PWR – 9V AC, 500mA
F1D065-PWR – 9V DC, 600mA
F1D108-PWR – 12V DC, 1A
Q: What operating systems does the KVM Switch support?
A: The KVM Switch will support any operating system that runs on
a PS/2 and USB platform. It will also work with non-USB-enabled Sun
and Mac operating systems using the appropriate adapters (Belkin
OmniView PS/2 Sun Adapter—F1D082 and OmniView PS/2 Mac
Adapter—F1D080). Operating systems include, but are not limited to,
DOS, Windows 95/98/2000/Me/NT/XP, Linux, Mac OS.
Q: What does flash-upgrade capability mean?
A: With flash-upgrade capability, you can update your KVM Switch
firmware when needed through a simple connection. Internet-upgrade
capability ensures that your KVM Switch works with the most current
computers and devices.
Q: Does the KVM Switch support Microsoft IntelliMouse
®
?
A: The KVM Switch supports mice from Microsoft, Logitech
®
, Kensington
®
,
and Belkin. Please contact Belkin Technical Support for compatibility
issues you may experience.
Q: How does the KVM Switch allow the user to switch between ports?
A: The KVM Switch supports two methods of port selection. The user can
select computers using specially designated keyboard hot keys, or can
independently access the desired port by directly interfacing with the
direct-access port selectors.
Q: How far can the second user be from the KVM Switch?
A: When using PS/2 connections, the KVM Switch can be up to 25 feet
(7.6m) away from your computer. If your computer needs to be more
than 25 feet (7.6m) from the KVM Switch, you can use the Belkin CAT5
Extender to extend your PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor up
to 500 feet (152.4m) away using standard CAT5 UTP cable. When using
a USB connection between your KVM Switch and computer, we
recommend that your computer be no more than 15 feet (4.6m) from
the KVM Switch.
