Belkin F1D201 2-Port Omniview Reverse Automatic KVM Switch for PS2 Mouse Only

by Belkin

Product Details

Product Manual [205kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 3.8 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006BB8G
• Item model number: F1D201
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 13, 2007

Product Description

2 x 1 - 2 x mini-DIN (PS/2) , 2 x mini-DIN (PS/2) , 2 x D-Sub (HD-15) -

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This product is limited in scope!, February 19, 2004

By 

J D Euser (Middletown, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin F1D201 2-Port Omniview Reverse Automatic KVM Switch for PS2 Mouse Only (Personal Computers)

The product works fine when using regular CRT type monitors but fails to provide adequate signal strength when using Flat Panel monitors. The 17" Flat Panel I tested was one provided with a Dell system. So, if you're hooking up 2 CRTs to a single system this product works very well. But if you're hooking up 2 Flat Panel monitors, it will not work. Belkin is aware of this but they don't put this fact in their advertising and marketing literature.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Using a 2nd unit and still won't work, October 22, 2008

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DISenchanted (NM USA -Land of DISenchantment) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin F1D201 2-Port Omniview Reverse Automatic KVM Switch for PS2 Mouse Only (Personal Computers)

It's not easy to find one of the "Reverse" KVMs that are under $100.
This one was the only one I could find.

In fact, when googling for a reverse kvm, this model came back in the majority of the results.

I really needed this scenario to work; but this belkin unit just would not cooperate.

Actually,it was only the mouse port is what would not work.

I had access to several models of mice. A bunch of old legacy items.
MS ball type ps/2, MS ball type combo serial-ps/2, MS optical-USB-ps/2, kensington ball type , generic, dell, HP and none of them were recognized.

I used ps/2 roller ball mice, optical mice, serial-ps/2 combo mice.

Nothing worked.

I tried to get support for the unit. What a fiasco that was. After a day or two of waiting, I finally asked for an RMA#.

At least I got a reponse from the RMA dept.

I tried to ask the RMA dept to give me:

1. a list of approved mice
2. troubleshooting steps

(I figured we could save the hassle of an RMA "IF" belkin would just answer a couple simple questions. Didn't happen).

All I got was RMA instructions.

What a huge breakdown in customer support.

The new "replacement" unit arrived and I tried to get things setup.

All I had handy were optical USB-ps/2 mice.
But I could tell they would not work when the red LED would NOT light up.

Since the USB bus can have low power problems, I looked at the power adapter belkin supplied.
Then I reviewed the power SPECs:
The device was using 9VDC, but only getting 600ma MAX, from the belkin supplied VDC adapter.

I decided to use my own multi-function DC power adapter.
A PHILIPS model PH62099
The $30, universal, power supply that comes with 6 or 8 tips, and let you dial voltages from 3VDC up to 12VDC.
It has a 1000ma output and voltage settings for 3VDC, 6VDC, 9VDC, 12VDC.
It can power toys, MP3 players, CD players,cameras,radios,game systems, and so on.
In addition, the plugs can be oriented as TIP=positive or TIP=negative.

Tah Dah! I now have optical LEDs working, using my own power adapter, with the 1000mA output.

Too bad the mice are still NOT working; as far as moving my mouse pointer around the windows screen.

Also, the optical mice seem to power up somewhat consistently only if you do things in a certain order:
1. you start by totally shutdown the PC, and remove the power cord from the PC's power supply. (You can tell when power is completely gone when the keyboard's NUM LOCK LED goes out).
2. Apply power adapter plug to the kvm.
3. plug in power cord to PC and push soft power button to power on the PC.
4. allow PC to boot up into windows.
5. about 50% of the time the optical mice will illuminate.

Overall, what a huge disappointment and a huge time waster.
2 units and still a NON functioning kvm.

Time to look at an "industrial" KVM solution.
Though that is going to cost about $200+.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KVM works w/ 2 19" Flat Panel Monitors, February 19, 2007

By 

Brian Mooney - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin F1D201 2-Port Omniview Reverse Automatic KVM Switch for PS2 Mouse Only (Personal Computers)

I purhcased this reverse KVM switch to share a PC between 2 people. It works great with the 2 19" Dell monitors that came with our PCs. I even hooked up 2 additional regular KVM switches to it so that 2 different people can share this PC as their second PC. So it our configuration, we have 3 PCs connected. Each person has a primary PC and they share a 2nd PC between the two which is hooked up with the reverse KVM. Works like a charm.