USB Switch

USB Switch

A USB switch allows two or more computers to easily share a USB peripheral such as external hard drives, printers, and scanners. The USB switch saves you cost and space on additional USB devices. On the other hand, it eliminates the need to unplug the USB peripheral from one computer and then plug it into the other. By using the USB switch, you do not need to set up the complicated network just to share a USB device. Simply press the button on the USB switch, the USB device is instantly available to serve any computer connected to it. No software installation required.

Some USB switches also support Auto-Switch function when used with USB-enabled printer or printing function on a MFP (multi-function printer). With the switch software installed on connected computers, you simply send the print job and the switch will automatically makes the swap for you. This can be handy when the USB switch is located behind the desk or somewhere hard to reach.

IOGEAR USB Switch Products:

GUB211

2-Port USB 2.0 Printer Auto Sharing Switch

GUB211

IOGEAR's USB 2.0 Printer Auto Sharing Switch enables two PCs and/ or Macs to easily share* one USB printer, multi-function printer, or USB device. No more plugging and unplugging between your computers. Simply send the print job and the switch automatically makes the swap for you.

  • Automatically switch* between two computers when connecting to a USB printer
  • Switch any other USB devices with the easy-to-use software interface
  • Support PC and Mac computers
  • USB 2.0 - High speed support and USB 1.1 backward compatible
  • Active-port LED indicators to show which computer has USB access
  • Easily share a USB device without network configuration
  • Bus Powered - No external power supply needed ... Read more

GUB201

USB 2.0 Peripherals Sharing Switch

GUB201

IOGEAR's premium USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch enables two PCs and/ or Macs to share one USB device or group of USB devices through a USB Hub on one-at-a-time base. The peripheral can be assigned to a computer either manually or with hot keys (plug-n-play). Unique advanced management is available through a Windows-based application (included) that can limit or extend the sharing capabilities between one, two, three or four computers.

  • USB 2.0 certified - supports Hi-speed (up to 480 Mbps) and USB 1.1 backward compatible.
  • Bus Powered - No external power supply needed.
  • Plug-n-play: No driver needed. Interoperability with multiple USB-enabled computers and operating systems
  • USB devices Hot pluggable.
  • Hot Button
  • LED Lights
  • Buzzer Switch ... Read more

GUB401

USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch

GUB401

IOGEAR's premium USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch enables four PCs and/ or Macs to share one USB device or group of USB devices through a USB Hub on one-at-a-time base. The peripheral can be assigned to a computer either manually or with hot keys (plug-n-play). Unique advanced management is available through a Windows-based application (included) that can limit or extend the sharing capabilities between one, two, three or four computers.

  • USB 2.0 certified - supports Hi-speed (up to 480 Mbps) and USB 1.1 backward compatible
  • Bus Powered - No external power supply needed
  • Plug-n-play: No driver needed
  • Interoperability with multiple USB-enabled computers and operating systems
  • Hot pluggable ... Read more

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