The IOGEAR 2x4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Switchfrom IOGEAR 2x4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Switchallows two computers to share up to four USB peripheral devices. It can support more devices by adding a USB hub (sold separately). Simply press a button to switch to any of the connected computers. The switch is USB 2.0 compliant, and supports data transfer rates of up to 480Mbps. The built-in USB port allows charging of a smartphone or other USB-powered device. LED indicators show at-a-glance the port focus of the active computer. Additional features include over-current protection, support for hot plugging and a molded in-cable design.

2 Computers Share up to 4 USB Devices    USB 2.0 Compliant    Data Transfer Rates up to 480Mbps    LED Indicators    Hot Pluggable    Molded In-Cable Design

Allows two computers to share up to four USB peripheral devices

Press a button to switch to any of your connected computers

Supports data transfer rates of up to 480Mbps

Use the USB port to charge a smartphone or other USB-powered mobile device

LED indicators show at-a-glance the port focus of the active computer

Over-current protection

Hot pluggable - add or remove computers connected to the installation without powering down the switch

Molded in-cable design allows for an easy connection

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this use PoE (Power over Ethernet) to power the far side? Or is the power adapter on the far side only? Or two adapters? More generally: How does each device get power? (And how much power can be supplied to plugged in devices?)

A: The IOGEAR USB 2.0 4-Port BoostLinq Ethernet Kit has a power adapter for the receiver. The device is USB 2.0 and delivers 500mA @ 5vdc.

Q: 2. Assuming a high quality cable, will this be able to provide full USB 2.0 480 mpbs speeds at 164 feet? Thanks!

A: Yes, USB 2.0 can travel without signal degradation over 164 feet.

Q: 3. How long is the wired remote cable?

A: The IOGEAR 4-Port USB Cable KVM Switch BH #IOKVMCS4P has a 4 ft cable for the remote.

Q: 4. It says operating systems XP or Vista. What about Win 7 and 10?

A: I use this with Windows 7 - believe that is considered in the Vista family. A tech friend helped set things up initially, and it has worked well since then. Dennis D.

Q: 5. What are the specifications for the Power Adapter? Volts and Amps (mAmps)? Thanks for your help. B.

A: Very good

Q: 6. do you need to have a program open for the printer switch to work?

A: I just Plugged it in and it worked ok. It took a little effort to Be sure it got switched to the right printer/computer combination. But no, there is no software involved.

Q: 7. Is Sabrent USB-SW20 switch compatible with windows 10 and windows 11?

A: Yes, the Sabrent USB 2.0 Sharing Switch is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Q: 8. Will this work with both Mac and PC?

A: Yes, this would work with both a Mac and a Windows PC.

Q: 9. How well does this work with webcams?

A: The IOGEAR 4-Port KVM Switch BH #IOGUS434 would work very well with webcams.

Q: 10. Is this an Ethernet extender or just a Cat5/6 Extender? HUGE difference between just retransmitting across CAT5 wiring and actually converting to Ethernet Frames, Only the latter would allow you to use with switches or other L2 devices in between, which is the scenario I'm trying to use it for. Not looking to run a dedicated line.

A: For what I bought it for and I believe what its designed for, is to just extend and transmit USB protocol past the recommend 6 feet. In my tests I was able to extend up to 150 ft. This is a P2P device.