How Do You Install A KVM Switch?
If you have two or more computers, a KVM switch is one way to manage the computers without multiple keyboards, monitors and mice all over the place. A KVM is really designed with a handful of computers in mind, but can benefit anyone managing two or more computers. A KVM is basically a box that takes cables and separates the signals between your input devices and the computers you have, as long as you don’t need to look at more than computer at a time. Get all of your computers ready by turning them off and disconnecting any keyboards, monitors or mice. You will also need to get all of the computers you plan to use relatively close together. If it will be three or more, you may want to get a rack. Setup the KVM switch in a central location so that is about an equal distance from all the computers. Plug in the KVM into a local power supply. Connect all the computers. Connect the cable from each keyboard, video and mouse port on the computers to the KVM switch. Restart and test each comp
