USB KVM switch that *works*

[spikespiegal]

Anybody have advice on particular brand of USB KVM switches that actually work?

I'm used to higher end KVM switches on server racks that are PS2 based. However, I'm increasingly having to work with USB KVMs for smaller clients using legacy free PCs, and basically finding them a PITA. Seems once a week I have to 'kick' something to wake up a PC that's gone to sleep and the KVM won't wake it up.

So far, no Vista machines to deal with. Just Win2k and XP. Usually Dell........

Tried various brands, but they all seem to have the same problems.

 

[AnnonUSA]

IOGear

 

[RESmonkey]

Originally posted by: AnnonUSA
IOGear

Yes, I got one from Radioshack a while back that worked like magic. Had to return it though, because I didn't keep my setup as planned.

 

[drebo]

Second IOGear.

We use them in all of our installs with Dells. Almost never had a problem with them.

 

[Phynaz]

Rose electronics.

Nnot anywhere cheap, but quality counts.

 

[sonoma1993]

Originally posted by: spikespiegal
Anybody have advice on particular brand of USB KVM switches that actually work?

I'm used to higher end KVM switches on server racks that are PS2 based. However, I'm increasingly having to work with USB KVMs for smaller clients using legacy free PCs, and basically finding them a PITA. Seems once a week I have to 'kick' something to wake up a PC that's gone to sleep and the KVM won't wake it up.

So far, no Vista machines to deal with. Just Win2k and XP. Usually Dell........

Tried various brands, but they all seem to have the same problems.

cablestogo has a 4 port usb/ps2 kvm switch for about $120. I had to set one up earlier this week at work. It works really well

TRULINK? 4-PORT VGA/USB 2.0 and PS/2 KVM SWITCH with CABLES