TRENDNET TK-214I (01) PDF Document

The package contents for the TRENDNET TK-214I include:

• TRENDNET TK-214I
• Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
• CD-ROM (Utility)

The system requirements for the TRENDNET TK-214I include:

• USB Keyboard
• USB Mouse
• DVI Compatible Monitor
• Computers with DVI-I port
• Computers with USB Ports
• Computers with 3.5mm audio and microphone connections (optional)
• Speakers (Optional)
• Microphone (Optional)
• Windows 7(32/64-bit)/Vista (32/64-bit)/XP (32/64-bit)/2000/2003 Server/ME/98SE, Linux, and Mac OS.

The installation steps for the TRENDNET TK-214I are as follows:

Step 1. Properly turn OFF your computers and monitors.

Step 2. Connect the shared keyboard, monitor, mouse, speakers (optional) and microphone (optional) to the KVM Switch’s console ports.

Step 3. Use the integrated KVM cables and Audio/Microphone cable (Optional) to connect your Computer to the KVM Switch.

Step 4. Turn ON the first computer and wait until startup completes.

Step 5. Press the push button on the remote switch to select the second computer (Optional).

Step 6. Turn ON the second computer and wait until startup completes. Your installation is now complete.

Press the push button switch on the TRENDNET TK-214I to switch to the other computer.

For the Hot-Key Command Sequence on the TRENDNET TK-214I:

After pressing the Scroll Lock key, you have 2 seconds to press the Scroll Lock key again. If you do not press a key within 2 seconds, the switch will exit hot-key mode.

The Universal Hot-Key Command to Select Computer is: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock, which will switch to the other computer.

The instructions for installing the KVM Utility for Windows Users on the TRENDNET TK-214I are:

Step 1. Insert the Utility CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Drive.

Step 2. Click Run AUTORUN.EXE (Windows 7/Vista Only).

Step 3. Click Install Utility.

Step 4. Click Next. Then follow the Setup Wizard instructions.

Step 5. Click Finish.

If you would like to modify the hot key for the TRENDNET TK-214I, type in a character. You can enter any number, letter or symbol. Control keys such as Alt, Ctrl, Shift, CAPS LOCK, Tab, Esc, and Num Lock and function keys cannot be used. An example is CTRL + ALT + A.

To fix the audio to a port on the TRENDNET TK-214I, click on the check box for Fix Audio to a port and then select the port from the dropdown list.

To set the Auto Scan period on the TRENDNET TK-214I, select a desired Auto Scan period (10~60). Options are in increments of 5 seconds.

To start Auto-Scan on the TRENDNET TK-214I, click Start Auto-Scan. To stop Auto-Scan, right click the KVM Utility icon and select Stop Auto-Scan.

If your computer is connected to computer 1 port on the TRENDNET TK-214I, you should see an icon with the number 1 when you right click on the KVM utility icon in the system tray. If your computer is connected to computer 2, you should see an icon with the number 2.

The instructions for installing the KVM Utility for Mac OS X (10.4~10.6) Users for the TRENDNET TK-214I are:

Step 1. Insert the Utility CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Drive.

Step 2. Double-click on the TK-214i CD-ROM icon on your desktop.

Step 3. Double-click on the Macintosh folder.

Step 4. Double-click on on TrendnetUSBKVM Switcher.pkg.

Step 5. Click Continue.

Step 6. Select a destination and then click Continue.

Step 7. Click Install.

Step 8. When the Authenticate screen appears, enter the Name and Password for your computer and then click OK.

Step 9. Click Close.

Step 10. Double click on the Macintosh HD icon.

Step 11. Double click on the Applications icon.

Step 12. Click on Trendnet USB-KVM Switcher.

If your computer is connected to computer 1 port on the TRENDNET TK-214I, you should see an icon with the number 1 when you double click on the USB-KVM Switcher icon in the Dock. If your computer is connected to computer 2, you should see an icon with the number 2.

If you would like to modify the hot key for the TRENDNET TK-214I, type in a character. You can enter any number, letter or symbol. Control keys such as Alt, Ctrl, Shift, CAPS LOCK, Tab, Esc, and Num Lock and function keys can not be used. An example is CTRL + ALT + A.

To fix the audio to a port on the TRENDNET TK-214I, click on the check box for Fix Audio to a port and then select the port from the dropdown list.

To set the Auto Scan period on the TRENDNET TK-214I, select a desired Auto Scan period (10~60). Options are in increments of 5 seconds.

To start Auto-Scan on the TRENDNET TK-214I, click Start Auto-Scan. To stop Auto-Scan, right click the KVM Utility icon and select Stop Auto-Scan.

If your computer is connected to computer 1 port on the TRENDNET TK-214I, you should see an icon with the number 1 when you right click on the KVM Utility icon in the dock. If your computer is connected to computer 2, you should see an icon with the number 2.

The TRENDNET TK-214I does not require a power supply. It draws power from your computer’s USB connections. As long as your KVM switch is connected to the USB port, it will receive the necessary power to function.

If your keyboard and mouse do not work even though the TRENDNET TK-214I is connected properly:

1. Make sure your USB ports are working properly by connecting your mouse and keyboard directly to the USB ports on your computers.

2. Once you confirm that your computer’s USB port is functional, please reboot all computers, and try to use the KVM switch again.

Yes, you can connect or disconnect the USB cables while the computers are turned on when using the TRENDNET TK-214I, because the USB interface is Plug-and-Play and Hot-Pluggable.

Yes, the TRENDNET TK-214I KVM switch will remember the keyboard settings when switching between your computers (i.e.: Caps lock, Num Lock, etc.).

A PC User can switch from one computer to another with the TRENDNET TK-214I KVM switch using the Push button switch, Universal Hot-Key Commands or USB KVM Switcher Software.

A Mac User can switch from one computer to another with the TRENDNET TK-214I KVM switch using the Push Button switch or USB KVM Switcher Software [Mac OS X (10.4~10.6)].

A Linux User can switch from one computer to another with the TRENDNET TK-214I KVM switch using the Push Button switch or Universal Hot-Key Commands.