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:
IOGEAR's Wireless 4-Port USB Sharing Station is a wireless USB hub that enables any USB external hard drive, USB flash drive, USB memory card reader, USB speaker, or USB multi-function printer (MFP) to be shared over a Wi-Fi network among different users. It offers the flexibility to place your USB devices anywhere in the home or office as long as there is Wi-Fi coverage. You are no longer constrained by the 16’ feet distance limitation from your USB devices to your computers.
The IOGEAR 2x4 USB switch is a USB 2.0 peripheral sharing switch that allows two computers to share up to four USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, portable hard drive, etc.
The IOGEAR 4x4 USB switch is a USB 2.0 peripheral sharing switch that allows four computers to share up to four USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, portable hard drive, etc.
IOGEAR's USB 2.0 Printer Auto Sharing Switch enables two PCs and/ or Macs to easily share* one USB printer or multi-function printer.. No more plugging and unplugging between your computers. Simply send the print job and the switch automatically makes the swap for you.
IOGEAR's USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch allows four PCs and / or Macs to share one printer or multi-function printer. Simply submit a print job and the printer automatically* switches to the preferred computer. The switch also enables four computers to easily share one external hard drive, scanner, or any USB device. No more plugging and unplugging between computers.
IOGEAR's USB 2.0 Automatic Printer Switch allows two PCs and/or Macs to share one printer or multi-function printer. Simply submit a print job and the printer automatically* switches to the preferred computer. The switch also enables two computers to easily share one external hard drive, scanner, or any USB device. No more plugging and unplugging between computers.
