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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
FUNCTION NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Upstream
Ports
4 (4by4)
2 (2by2)
(USB B-Type Connector)
Use USB Cable with A-B plug to connect to
the PCs.
Downstream
Ports
4 (4by4)
2 (2by2)
(USB A-Type Connector)
Connect to USB devices.
Power Jack 1 Connect to Power adapter.
Device LED
Indicators
4 (4by4)
2 (2by2)
The LED’s near the downstream port
connectors indicate if a device is attached to
that port. It also blinks when that device is
busy. Devices like mice, keyboards, and hubs
are always "busy" even when they are not in
use since they constantly communicate with the
PC.
Port Select
Push Buttons
4 (4by4)
2 (2by2)
These buttons are used to manually switch PC
control of the corresponding USB device. Press
once to determine which PC has control
(indicated by the Controlling PC LED) then
again, while the LED is still on, to select which
PC is to be given control. When the LED turns
off the change will occur.
This is a manual override. The switch will
occur even if a device is busy.
PC LED
Indicators
4 (4by4)
2 (2by2)
I The LED indicators near the PC connectors
indicate which PC is connected to a device in
question. When the pushbutton near the
device’s connector is pressed, the PC LED
indicators above will show which PC is
connected to the device in question. To move
the connection to the next PC, press the button
again, each time connecting to the next PC.
POWER ADAPTER
The USB Console is a self-powered device and will not function without the
Power Adapter attached.
