Cisco-Linksys KVM2KIT ProConnect Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch

by Cisco

Product Details

Product Manual [143kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 6.2 x 3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007DTDB
• Item model number: KVM2KIT
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Linksys ProConnect Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch lets you take instant command over two PCs—all from a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor! For your convenience, it even comes with built-in cables to meet all your connection needs. Switch between PCs with a quick, two-key action, or use the automatic scan feature to easily monitor both computers.

The KVM Switch eliminates those pesky, cable swapping duties while saving you desktop space and hardware costs. Because it doesn't use software, the KVM Switch is compatible with all major desktop and notebook computers. It's the perfect choice for the home, office, or anywhere else you work with two PCs at the same time.

Product Description

The Linksys ProConnect Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch lets you take instant command over two PCsall from a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor For your convenience, it even comes with built-in cables to meet all your connection needs. Switch between PCs with a quick, two-key action, or use the automatic scan feature to easily monitor both computers. The KVM Switch eliminates those pesky, cableswapping duties while saving you desktop space and hardware costs. Because it doesnt use software, the KVM Switch is compatible with all major desktop and notebook computers. Its the perfect choice for the home, office, or anywhere else you work with two PCs at the same time.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the home user, August 15, 2004

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Sardan (Round Rock) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cisco-Linksys KVM2KIT ProConnect Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch (Personal Computers)

I have used many KVMs in server rooms. These industrial-strength boxes are big and expensive because they're designed to allow you to control large number of servers.

Another feature of server-oriented KVMs is that they give an audible "chirp" when you switch to a new machine. That's helpful in noisy server rooms when you are switching between servers that have desktops that look mostly alike.

But when I wanted a KVM to switch between 2 PCs at home, I wanted something small, inexpensive, and quiet (I most definitely don't want a loud "chirp!" waking up my kids at night).

This Linksys is just about perfect. Because it has cables molded in, it is very compact. It switches silently (no chirp), and the video signal is clear and free of jitter or noise even at high res (1280x1024) with high refresh rates.

Another customer said that he had some compatibility problems, but I haven't had any. I use a Microsoft optical USB mouse with a PS2 converter (it's a little adapter plug that came with the mouse) and I have used the KVM with a normal Dell keyboard, and with my current ultra-ergonomic Kinesis Classic keyboard.

I would have given this unit 5 stars, except that I think the cables would benefit from being just a bit longer. As it is, the unit works well, has excellent compatibility, and is an incredible value.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with my KVM switch, January 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Cisco-Linksys KVM2KIT ProConnect Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch (Personal Computers)

I am a computer engineer and needed a good quality KVM
switch to connect two computers to one monitor. This small
switch comes with built in cables and is well built.
I connected both a windows box and unix workstation to
the same monitor with no problems. The average user shouldn't
have any problems either since this product is not operating
system dependent. This is a wonderful product that I would
highly recommend.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An A/V - Media Tech, July 28, 2003

By A Customer

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Cisco-Linksys KVM2KIT ProConnect Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch (Personal Computers)

Perfect! Well, I was worried about monitor distortion as others have mentioned. Got it anyway and one PC was perfect, the other PC (that had a temporary crappy old PCI video card) actually DID have distortion. NOT the fault of the KVM switch. For kicks, I installed a different video DRIVER for that card, and for some reason it FIXED the problem. Then I put an AGP card back into the 2nd system, and it also worked perfectly.

Factors that affect Video Signal: VGA cable too long; Cable extensions, weak video CARD signal (possibly from unreliable POWER supply in the computer), Video cables too close to other cables (power cords and such). If you experience distortion, it would probably happen with ANY KVM switch you buy. After all, you ARE extending your video cable. Worked great with CORDLESS KEYBOARD AND MOUSE.
WHAT WOULD MAKE IT BETTER: Heavier gauge shielded video cables, Ferrite bead at the end of each cable... Of course this would also make it and more expensive and bigger.
This is a good value.