2-PORT USB SHARING SWITCH HI-SPEED FOR PRINTER/SCANNER/OTHER

The U215-002 2-Port USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Printer/Peripheral Sharing Switch saves you money, time and precious workspace by letting you connect two computers to a single USB peripheral. Recommended for home and small offices, this sharing switch eliminates the cost of buying two printers, two scanners, two hard drives, etc., as well as the problem of where to put them and their cables.
One-touch port switching lets you switch between computers using a mouse, hotkeys or manual pushbutton. The U215-002 detects print commands and switches computers automatically. Idle time-out switching ensures all data is sent from the active printer buffer before switching ports.
A taskbar icon indicates the connected device's status. LEDs on the unit indicate which computer currently controls the device. The U215-002 is compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices and supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps.
No external power supply required. Switch is compatible with all USB-enabled Operating Systems. Optional CD software is compatible with Windows (XP and later) and Mac (OS X 10.3 and later).

Features

Connect 2 Computers to a Single USB Device


Recommended for printers, scanners, hard drives and other USB peripherals

Saves money, time and workspace

Ideal for home and small offices

Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 peripherals

Supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps


One-Touch Port Switching


Switch between computers with mouse, hotkey or manual pushbutton

Detects print commands and switches computers automatically

All data sent from active printer buffer before switching ports

Taskbar icon indicates device status

LEDs indicate computer control


Easy Setup and Broad Compatibility


Switch is compatible with all USB-enabled Operating Systems

Optional software is compatible with Windows (XP and later) and Mac (OS X 10.3 and later)

No external power supply required


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Switch between computers via mouse, hotkey or manual button
Supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
Automatic switching upon print command
Easy setup with included optional software CD
No power adapter required