Belkin F1U200V 4-Port USB Switch

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EJUCVE
• Item model number: F1U200V
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,888 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #87 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Hubs
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 19, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

By using the Belkin 4-port USB switch, you can share a printer or any USB device with up to four USB computers, an ideal solution for a home or office environment.

The switch works with virtually all USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices and features port selection for switching devices from one computer to another. LEDs give status of power and port selection. Up to 127 USB devices can be shared with four USB computers. The Belkin 4-port USB switch requires no power supply and comes with free technical support and a lifetime warranty.

What's in the Box
F1U200V USB switch, power adapter, USB cable, and user's manual.

Product Description

By using the Belkin 4-port USB switch, you can share a printer or any USB device with up to four USB computers, an ideal solution for a home or office environment. The switch works with virtually all USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices and features port selection for switching devices from one computer to another. LEDs give status of power and port selection. Up to 127 USB devices can be shared with four USB computers. The Belkin 4-port USB switch requires no power supply and comes with free technical support and a lifetime warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A simple and valuable solution, September 28, 2009

By 

Mark Bench (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Belkin F1U200V 4-Port USB Switch (Personal Computers)

I wanted to share one printer with three computers. I was initially looking for an automatic print sharing device, but I found that the inexpensive ones are for just two computers. When you look for a device for three or more computers, then the price goes up. I didn't want to spend much money on it. I found this Belkin 4-port USB switch to be a simple, but very effective solution.
The device has a soft-touch switch on the front, and two light indicators at each side of the switch for a total of four. Those lights when illuminated show the port number active, i.e., the first one shows "1", the second shows "2", etc., so a quick look at it tells which port is active. Every time you press the switch it changes to the next port in a continuous loop: 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> 1 -> 2, etc.
The device uses the power provided by the USB ports from the computers, so no external power adapter is needed. Installation is extremely simple and easy. It took me about two minutes to run the USB cables from three computers to the switch, and then from the switch to the printer. You turn on any one (or more of the computers), then the printer (or viceversa) and you're ready to print. What could be easier than that?
This device works great for me, because even there are three (and sometimes four) computers, it is only one user (me) and ocassionally a second user (my daughter). Now, if you have only one printer for several people, and you are trying to share that printer between three, or more people, then I would recommend to spend a bit more money and get an automatic sharing device to avoid manually switching.
In regards to software, since it works from the USB ports, no drivers or anything else is necessary to install. Just connect it and it will work. It is also "OS blind", meaning you can connect a mix of Linux, Mac, and/or Windows computers, and it works. Simple as that. Belkin F1U200V 4-Port USB Switch

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars USB switch, November 14, 2007

By 

S. Rossell (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin F1U200V 4-Port USB Switch (Personal Computers)

USB switch works for my multiple computers to connect to the printer. Included with the switch is a 5 foot USB cable.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 port USB Switch, July 14, 2007

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M. J. Bartlett - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin F1U200V 4-Port USB Switch (Personal Computers)

just what I was looking for. I am able to connect 2 computers to 1 printer. We each can print at the push of a button. We could connect 2 more computers if needed since there are 4 ports. Works great!