Can I use a different USB receiver for a wireless keyboard set?

[mettleh3d]

Hey guys, this may be a silly question but I broke my receiver (i pushed my tower back up against a wall and accidentaly broke the usb port completely).

I don't want to buy a whole new set since I absolutely adore the keyboard and mouse aesthetics and ergonomics, (Mx Duo owners understand) So can I buy a receiver off ebay and know it will work?

Thanks

 

[PurdueRy]

Yes as long as it is from the same type of Keyboard and mouse combo. As it is in your case.

 

[mettleh3d]

that's odd then. wouldn't that mean that I can potentially have conflict with an adjacent PC with the same keyboard set? If he presses "connect" and I press MY mouse' conenct button, do I hook up to his?

regardless, its good news. thanks

 

[PurdueRy]

I believe that's why there are two channels

 

[mettleh3d]

3 adjacent PCs... =)

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: mettleh3d
3 adjacent PCs... =)

The range for these things is usually only 10-12 feet or so...maybe less. It usually works by taking the stronger signal if there are two. So it would probably still work anyway