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Name: IOGEAR - 2-Port USB KVM Switch - Black
Brand: IOGEAR
SKU: 9694463
Price: 19.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (498 reviews)

IOGEAR - 2-Port USB KVM Switch - Black

Model:: GCS22U; |
SKU:: 9694463

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Questionextra cablesDo I need to have any extra cables to connect to the switch or to the PC?
Asked 10 years ago by Bill J.
- Answer No, the switch has two pairs of cables that goes to the two computers. As long as your monitor has its own cable (which it should unless it's a TV), you should be good.
  Answered 10 years ago by MrSetup
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QuestionWill this KVM switch work with a wireless keyboard / mouse combo?I have the Insignia Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo set. They run off of a single USB dongle. Will this switch work and function with both or do I have to buy two separate peripherals?
Asked 9 years ago by Heather.
- Answer Yes. I'm using a Logitech mouse and keyboard, and it works well. This combo unit also only uses one dongle.
  Answered 9 years ago by RickA
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Questionwill it work with vista and 7does it work with 7 and vista
Asked 11 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I know it works with 7 and 8. Unknown about Vista capability.
  Answered 10 years ago by Teagues511
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Questionwill this work with windows xp and windows 8
Asked 11 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, I am currently using it with a Windows 8 computer and a Windows XP computer. It shifts seamlessly between the 2 machines.
  Answered 11 years ago by Doug
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QuestionI understand a keyboard and a mouse are connected to this device via its own USB cable. A monitor thru a VGA cable. Now we still need to connect the 2 PCs to this device. How is that done? Thru which cables?
Asked 8 years ago by Rick.
- Answer Rick, first part right. Now you have two sets of three wires each coming from (and permanently attached to) the device; one set for each computer. On each of the two computers: plug the USB cables into ANY two USB ports. That takes care of the mouse and KB. Now look at the big plug at the end of the of the third cable which is video/monitor. Find a port/jack which is a mirror image as far as holes and pins. Examine it to make sure everything lines up. Gently try to plug it in just to be sure. If it fits, it will work. Tighten the screws and you're done. You may find two potential problems, especially with older computers or laptops. The port may have more holes than the plug has pins. That should still work and shouldn't be a problem. The opposite IS A PROBLEM, don't force the plug in. If the latter is the case there are all kinds of adapters you can buy to solve that problem. The other things is the port on the computer may not have the screw-in configuration. This is not a problem, everything will still work, but it is a real nusiance. I had a situation like that once and there was no good solution. I just put everything where it would be disturbed and every once in a while the plug would fall out and I had to plug it back in .
  Answered 8 years ago by GlennK
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QuestionWhat types of USB are supported?(USB 3.1 / 3.0 / 2.0 / etc...)
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer It supports USB 2.0 and older. Sorry but it doesn't support 3.0 and 3.1. Thanks.
  Answered 10 years ago by IOGEAR
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QuestionHello, I have a desktop running windows Vista with two monitors, I have a new Dell running Windows 11. Old computer is VGA, New is VGA or HDMI. I wish to switch between them using both monitors, what switch would I need then?
Asked 2 years ago by Jinsimivalley.
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Questionwill this work with a webcam?
Asked 6 years ago by Ace.
- Answer IOGEAR says: As long as the webcam has a direct VGA connection the GCS22U should work as long as the USB connector on the KVM cable is connected. The USB portion of the KVM cable is for power to the KVM. Thank you for choosing IOGEAR.
  Answered 6 years ago by IOGEAR SUPPORT
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QuestionI see this unit comes with a remote button and cable. Does this KVM switch also function like earlier units I have purchased, that will change source computers by double tapping the Scroll Lock Key? Or must the remote button be used? Thanks in advance
Asked 7 years ago by William.
- Answer Just tried on mine and doesn't seem to work. However the button is really small so won't really notice that it's there until you need it.
  Answered 7 years ago by globe1013
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QuestionWould be able to use this switch with a MacBook and a Windows 10 computer to a single monitor?
Asked 7 years ago by Rob1966.
- Answer I GUESS that will work. NO PROMISES, but I cannot think of a reason it would not function that way.
  Answered 7 years ago by Gman
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QuestionDoes the VGA port have to be in use? I only wish to control 1 keyboard, one mouse for two computers.
Asked 7 years ago by axavii21.
- Answer No it does not. I'm just using mine for my keyboard and mouse as well. Works wonderfully too.
  Answered 7 years ago by globe1013
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QuestionI want to set this up where one USB cable comes from the computer to the Switch. Then one coming from another (Microscope). When I switch it to the other port it cuts power to the microscope.
Asked 7 years ago by Meteu.
- Answer My GUESS is that it will work for you. NO PROMISES, THOUGH.
  Answered 7 years ago by Gman
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QuestionHOW CAN I DO A PRICE MATCH?
Asked 7 years ago by Elmer.
- Answer IOGEAR Says: IOGEAR does not have a price match program . For price matching please contact BestBuy directly. Once again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.
  Answered 7 years ago by IOGEAR
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QuestionHI there, I have a question. i was using this KVM to a computer by VGA cable(windows7). i bought a new computer with windows 10, but the actual computer doesn't have vga port, it has only HDMI. I used a vga to HDMI adapter but is not working.
Asked 7 years ago by Thanos.
- Answer Try lowering the resolution to VGA quality.
  Answered 7 years ago by Bemer16
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QuestionI have 2 computer towers , want to hook up to one monitor , only problem is that my monitor is a 32 inch T.V. , will that KVM switch work on that
Asked 7 years ago by Jan.
- Answer This only works if it has a VGA port on both TV and PCs.
  Answered 7 years ago by Bemer16
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Questioni read that dual monitors for two computer monitors in not supported, but what if I only need duel monitors for one computer? (i.e. computer 1 (tower) only uses the single monitor and computer 2 (laptop) needs to extend display between monitor and laptop?
Asked 7 years ago by zed.
- Answer That's the way I use mine. My main computer uses 2 monitors - one with an HDMI port; and my second computer which I switch to when needed uses only one monitor - one with a VGA port. Works great.
  Answered 7 years ago by HappyGuy
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QuestionBesides the keyboard, video and mouse, can I also connect my speakers?
Asked 8 years ago by conniej.
- Answer The switch does not have a place for a 3.5mm jack (like a headphone jack). There are 3 connections for each computer - one video connection and two USB (one intended for mouse and one for keyboard).
  Answered 8 years ago by Kevin
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QuestionI'd like to have dual monitor display from each computer. Is that possible? Each computer controlled by the same mouse/keyboard combo. Each computer extends display to two monitors.
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I don't think this will work for that. There are more expensive versions which have 2 monitor ports, I think, but on this one I can only use two monitors on one of the computers and the second computer I can only use one monitor. The mouse and keyboard are shared between the two computers.
  Answered 7 years ago by HappyGuy
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Questionwill this work with a monitor that only has a VGA port or do I need to have a USB port in my monitor?
Asked 8 years ago by myself.
- Answer this unit is designed for the VGA port the USB ports are for the mouse and key board. so yes it will work with VGA
  Answered 8 years ago by brinkj
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Questiondoes this work with windows 10
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes - our laptop and tower are both Windows 10, and it works perfectly.
  Answered 8 years ago by QB52
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IOGEAR - 2-Port USB KVM Switch - Black

Q: Questionextra cablesDo I need to have any extra cables to connect to the switch or to the PC?

Q: QuestionWill this KVM switch work with a wireless keyboard / mouse combo?I have the Insignia Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo set. They run off of a single USB dongle. Will this switch work and function with both or do I have to buy two separate peripherals?

Q: Questionwill it work with vista and 7does it work with 7 and vista

Q: Questionwill this work with windows xp and windows 8

Q: QuestionI understand a keyboard and a mouse are connected to this device via its own USB cable. A monitor thru a VGA cable. Now we still need to connect the 2 PCs to this device. How is that done? Thru which cables?

Q: QuestionWhat types of USB are supported?(USB 3.1 / 3.0 / 2.0 / etc...)

Q: QuestionHello, I have a desktop running windows Vista with two monitors, I have a new Dell running Windows 11. Old computer is VGA, New is VGA or HDMI. I wish to switch between them using both monitors, what switch would I need then?

Q: Questionwill this work with a webcam?

Q: QuestionI see this unit comes with a remote button and cable. Does this KVM switch also function like earlier units I have purchased, that will change source computers by double tapping the Scroll Lock Key? Or must the remote button be used? Thanks in advance

Q: QuestionWould be able to use this switch with a MacBook and a Windows 10 computer to a single monitor?

Q: QuestionDoes the VGA port have to be in use? I only wish to control 1 keyboard, one mouse for two computers.

Q: QuestionI want to set this up where one USB cable comes from the computer to the Switch. Then one coming from another (Microscope). When I switch it to the other port it cuts power to the microscope.

Q: QuestionHOW CAN I DO A PRICE MATCH?

Q: QuestionHI there, I have a question. i was using this KVM to a computer by VGA cable(windows7). i bought a new computer with windows 10, but the actual computer doesn't have vga port, it has only HDMI. I used a vga to HDMI adapter but is not working.

Q: QuestionI have 2 computer towers , want to hook up to one monitor , only problem is that my monitor is a 32 inch T.V. , will that KVM switch work on that

Q: Questioni read that dual monitors for two computer monitors in not supported, but what if I only need duel monitors for one computer? (i.e. computer 1 (tower) only uses the single monitor and computer 2 (laptop) needs to extend display between monitor and laptop?

Q: QuestionBesides the keyboard, video and mouse, can I also connect my speakers?

Q: QuestionI'd like to have dual monitor display from each computer. Is that possible? Each computer controlled by the same mouse/keyboard combo. Each computer extends display to two monitors.

Q: Questionwill this work with a monitor that only has a VGA port or do I need to have a USB port in my monitor?

Q: Questiondoes this work with windows 10

Questionextra cablesDo I need to have any extra cables to connect to the switch or to the PC?

QuestionWill this KVM switch work with a wireless keyboard / mouse combo?I have the Insignia Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo set. They run off of a single USB dongle. Will this switch work and function with both or do I have to buy two separate peripherals?

Questionwill it work with vista and 7does it work with 7 and vista

Questionwill this work with windows xp and windows 8

QuestionI understand a keyboard and a mouse are connected to this device via its own USB cable. A monitor thru a VGA cable. Now we still need to connect the 2 PCs to this device. How is that done? Thru which cables?

QuestionWhat types of USB are supported?(USB 3.1 / 3.0 / 2.0 / etc...)

QuestionHello, I have a desktop running windows Vista with two monitors, I have a new Dell running Windows 11. Old computer is VGA, New is VGA or HDMI. I wish to switch between them using both monitors, what switch would I need then?

Questionwill this work with a webcam?

QuestionI see this unit comes with a remote button and cable. Does this KVM switch also function like earlier units I have purchased, that will change source computers by double tapping the Scroll Lock Key? Or must the remote button be used? Thanks in advance

QuestionWould be able to use this switch with a MacBook and a Windows 10 computer to a single monitor?

QuestionDoes the VGA port have to be in use? I only wish to control 1 keyboard, one mouse for two computers.

QuestionI want to set this up where one USB cable comes from the computer to the Switch. Then one coming from another (Microscope). When I switch it to the other port it cuts power to the microscope.

QuestionHOW CAN I DO A PRICE MATCH?

QuestionHI there, I have a question. i was using this KVM to a computer by VGA cable(windows7). i bought a new computer with windows 10, but the actual computer doesn't have vga port, it has only HDMI. I used a vga to HDMI adapter but is not working.

QuestionI have 2 computer towers , want to hook up to one monitor , only problem is that my monitor is a 32 inch T.V. , will that KVM switch work on that

Questioni read that dual monitors for two computer monitors in not supported, but what if I only need duel monitors for one computer? (i.e. computer 1 (tower) only uses the single monitor and computer 2 (laptop) needs to extend display between monitor and laptop?

QuestionBesides the keyboard, video and mouse, can I also connect my speakers?

QuestionI'd like to have dual monitor display from each computer. Is that possible? Each computer controlled by the same mouse/keyboard combo. Each computer extends display to two monitors.

Questionwill this work with a monitor that only has a VGA port or do I need to have a USB port in my monitor?

Questiondoes this work with windows 10