MX5000 Bluetooth --- Can I use a KVM Switch?

cpt_damage07 · 27 Dec 2006 at 23:18

Hi guys,
Had a Logitec MX5000 Keyboard & Mouse for christmas but I need some help!

I currently have two computers (with one monitor, keyboard and mouse) running through a KVM switch (with ps2 connections) which is fine.

But the new keyboard I have runs on Bluetooth and has a little USB Bluetooth connector for the keyboard and mouse to connect to.

The problem is that the Bluetooth connector needs to be connected to the computer I'm working on but if I want to work on the other computer I have to unplug the Bluetooth connector and then plug it into the other computer.

Is there any sort of connector I can get so that I can share the Bluetooth connector between both computers at the some time? Obviously I would only have obe computer turned on at any one time.

Would a USB KVM switch work?

Thanks all.

Cpt_Damage07

t31os · 27 Dec 2006 at 23:38

USB KVM should be fine, contact the OCuk and ask which one they'd recommend. That way you got someone else to blame if it doesnt work, lol...

cpt_damage07 · 27 Dec 2006 at 23:49

Hi,
thanks for the help

I just checked Ocuk for USB KVM's and they only have one and it costs over £60.00 (almost as much as my MX5000 desktopo set!).

But thanks anyway.

cpt_damage07

Cheetah Designs · 28 Dec 2006 at 00:06

Just to let you know, with logitech stuff and KVMs I have the MX3100, you might be some functionality, but not all.

Because your stuff is bluetooth, i don't know what will happen.

Captain Fizz · 28 Dec 2006 at 10:55

And in my testing with a BlackBox KVM... USB -> PS2 adapters don't work for standard USB mice/keyboards.

So USB KVM would be only route I'd try...

cpt_damage07 · 28 Dec 2006 at 17:54

Thanks guys. I will get a cheapy USB KVM switch as soon as I get chance. I will post back then and let you all know if it will split a Bluetooth connection between two PC's.

Regards

cpt_damage07

ted34 · 28 Dec 2006 at 19:40

Its hard enough getting it to work with one computer let alone through a switch with two. Download the latest drivers and software from logitech website and ive found it best to have an old standard mouse plugged in just in case the bluetooth connection goes down

cpt_damage07 · 4 Jan 2007 at 17:58

OK guys, just incase anyone is interested.

I bought a Belkin USB KVM switch to run my MX5000 destop between two computers and it works a treat. No lag, full range of options from the setpoint software.

Im happy

FunkyCowie · 4 Jan 2007 at 18:19

NNOOoOOoOOooooooo don't get one cos you don`t need one!!!

You just move the dongle to the other computer I have the same keyboard and mouse and have been moving it between 3 computers for a year and its fine

EDIT: Damn just realised you already bought it... oh well...

FunkyCowie · 4 Jan 2007 at 18:21

ted34 said:
Its hard enough getting it to work with one computer let alone through a switch with two. Download the latest drivers and software from logitech website and ive found it best to have an old standard mouse plugged in just in case the bluetooth connection goes down

? just remove the dongle and re-insert it, it works 10/10 for me

t31os · 4 Jan 2007 at 18:24

And if you want to switch PC instantly at the press of a button?

KVM was a good choice, glad it worked out....

cpt_damage07 · 5 Jan 2007 at 00:29

Yeah, a KVM was deffo the right choice. There was no way I wanted to be be plugging and unpluggin the dongle all the time just to switch PC's and then the is the issue of sharing the monitor........

The KVM was on £17 (got it from work) so well worth every penny.

"And if you want to switch PC instantly at the press of a button?" ------ The Belink software even has a little utility that allows you to change PC's at the click of a mouse!!

:cool: