My wife got a laptop to telework from home... Ok, we don't care, but adding a laptop on the desk when you already have a desktop, a screen, a keyboard, a mouse... In short, this little KVM does its job well, long cables (maybe too long for just a desk...), powered directly by USB. The only drawbacks are the loud beeps when you switch computers and the sleep output on the laptop... But it works perfectly, that's why I bought it, right?
This product has worked for a few months. For a few weeks now, my headphones have been disconnecting regularly, and I'm getting juice hits when I touch the metal case of the product.
This is a good sign of future short circuit risk, I don't want to risk burning my peripherals, which work fine when connected live!
I'm afraid I've bought it too long ago for a return, so it will be a gross loss of about 100€. It's a shame that LDLC sell this type of dangerous hardware! A reference to be banned.
The product is of good quality but installation is rather complicated. I went back to the shop twice only to find out that my mouse is not compatible with the box.
There's no manual in the box, or the sales staff don't provide one, which is a real shame!
It took me a very long time to find it. This is a gift for you: https://gzhls.at/blob/ldb/0/9/5/c/ff08598b3407c42433195a5d1d43a0556083.pdf
The default keyboard shortcut is hell !!!
The double-click on the "crtl" key can be changed using "ctrl "+"shift "+"scroll stop".
Refer to the manual above.
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by TheoA
Posted on 7 Aug 2023
Bought on 22 Jul 2023 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 2
A good switch... Before use
When I installed this switch, I had a few knocks when plugging in certain wires.
Also, with no user manual (or perhaps on the mini-disk that I can't read), I found myself with keyboard shortcuts (CTRL+SHIFT+C or CTRL+SHIFT+N) that were unusable because they were dedicated to the switch and couldn't be changed.
These even made me lose the use of my peripherals for a few seconds, the time it took to reconnect.
The switching noise is very loud.
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by Yann C
Posted on 25 Nov 2022
Bought on 6 Nov 2022 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 32Average rating: 9
Ideal for teleworkers ;p
My wife got a laptop to telework from home... Ok, we don't care, but adding a laptop on the desk when you already have a desktop, a screen, a keyboard, a mouse... In short, this little KVM does its job well, long cables (maybe too long for just a desk...), powered directly by USB. The only drawbacks are the loud beeps when you switch computers and the sleep output on the laptop... But it works perfectly, that's why I bought it, right?
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by JeremyB
Posted on 11 Dec 2020
Bought on 14 Jul 2020 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 15Average rating: 6
Finally, a very disappointing product
This product has worked for a few months. For a few weeks now, my headphones have been disconnecting regularly, and I'm getting juice hits when I touch the metal case of the product.
This is a good sign of future short circuit risk, I don't want to risk burning my peripherals, which work fine when connected live!
I'm afraid I've bought it too long ago for a return, so it will be a gross loss of about 100€. It's a shame that LDLC sell this type of dangerous hardware! A reference to be banned.
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by prenom+LEFT(nom,1)
Posted on 16 Nov 2020
Bought on 6 Nov 2020 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 3
Good tool at first sight. But...
The installation of the product is very simple, no need for a user manual, nothing to configure or fiddle with: it works straight away. Just the beep that announces that you are changing computers is a bit too loud, especially when the other computer is on standby.
Afterwards, it happens all too often that you lose the use of the speakers, or worse, the mouse and keyboard! Sometimes messing with the cables (unplugging and replugging) is enough to restore. But sometimes even a reboot of the computer is not enough. The reset button on the box doesn't seem to work (in my case...).
It seems to be related to a computer going to sleep, or coming out of sleep. Config with 2 PCs running windows 10.
A tool that wastes time (and nerves...) is not a tool but a nuisance. I ask for retraction and return of the material.
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by JeremyB
Posted on 8 Aug 2020
Bought on 14 Jul 2020 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 15Average rating: 6
Works but can do better
The KVM is functional, I switch keyboard, mouse and a USB headset between 2 configurations...
But there are a few things that are not practical
- the noise is quite loud when switching (good to know when you change configuration, but not very discreet...)
- the default keyboard shortcut is CTRL x2, which is really not practical
- the CD provided with the documentation does not contain any file for the purchased model (too bad, useless).
- the cables provided are not linked together, they are just linked at the beginning and at the end, this means that you can't easily use these cables in another context (unless you cut the crimped plastic part). Also the fact that they are not completely in one plastic sheath, it is very quick to make knots...It would have been as well to deliver each cable separately, to more easily manage the wiring..., ex: I don't use the audio Jack part, but I have to keep the cables...
Searching a bit on the net, I finally found the documentation via the AS-21HA model number, there is an explanation to define or other keyboard shortcuts, like [Scroll Lock] + [Scroll Lock] + [Up/Down Arrow].
I also cut the plastic crimp on the cables (no more warranty, watch your finger). This allows me to use only the cables I want (including a personal HDMI to DisplayPort)
So all in all, the product works fine, but there's plenty of room for improvement, easily...
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by JeremyB
Posted on 6 Aug 2020
Bought on 14 Jul 2020 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 15Average rating: 6
Works but can do better
The KVM is functional, I switch keyboard, mouse and USB headset between 2 configurations...
But there are some points that are not practical
- the noise is quite loud when switching (good to know when you change configuration, but not very discreet...)
- the keyboard shortcut is not practical and not configurable (CTRL x2 is quite easy to do in a game or other case, like the location of the default mouse of windows) the other KVM I used in the past always had 3 keys to press, ex: CTRL x2 + 1 or 2 depending on the configuration you want to control)
- the cables provided are not linked together, they are just linked at the beginning and at the end, this means that you can't easily use these cables in another context (except to cut the crimped plastic part). Also the fact that they are not completely in one plastic sleeve, it is very quick to make knots...It would have been as well to deliver each cable separately, to more easily manage the cabling...ex, I don't use the audio Jack part, but I have to keep the cables...
So overall, the product works fine, but there is a lot of room for improvement, easily...
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by ThomasP
Posted on 25 Jun 2019
Bought on 19 Jun 2019 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 1
Does not work.
It's obvious, it seems to me.
So despite the green LED, which is lit, the selection remains on HDMI-2. The "Select" button switch is malfunctioning as it often does on this kind of device.
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by Anonymous
Posted on 1 Apr 2018
Bought on 18 Mar 2018 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 5
Decided
Having bought this switch for my gaming pc and my programming pc (linux) the mouse and keyboard bug the keyboard doesn't respond well ( writes all by itself ) and the mouse bug ( locks up for 2sec ).
All this problem I found it on my Linux ( test on deepin + elementaryOs + linux mint )
If not on window it works perfectly.
The switch does not accept the new keyboards and mice under linux ( mouse: razer and keyboard logitech G910 ).
Disappointed!
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by realtim
Posted on 18 Mar 2018
Bought on 2 Mar 2018 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 6
To be reset every 2 days
It must be a manufacturing defect in the one I received, but it works fine for 2 days, then it loses keyboard and mouse, which don't work anymore, and impossible to switch correctly between PCs.
I have to unplug everything for 2 minutes and then plug it back in to get it to work properly again.
I'm not sure why I'd want to have a switch at all.
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by Christophe Toussaint
Posted on 14 Nov 2017
Bought on 31 Aug 2017 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 3Average rating: 9
Well
Good finish, the most cumbersome part being the cables. Works well overall, some minor glitches when waking up from standby, switch no longer toggles screen or keyboard correctly (your choice).
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by jean francois F
Posted on 13 Feb 2016
Bought on 15 Jan 2016 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
impéc' !
Simple installation, immediate operation.
Everything works perfectly.
I use it as a switch between a Linux laptop
(for internet without viruses) and a windows
(for heavy duty games)
I share an external usb hard drive between the 2 computers,
for data transfer.
(detail: I use the jack marked "for microphone" to switch the speakers)
to switch the speakers)
