IOGEAR USB 2.0 Peripherals Sharing Switch (GUB201)
Iogear's premium USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch enables two PCs or Macs to share one USB device or group of USB devices through a USB Hub on one-at-a-time base. The peripheral can be assigned to a computer either manually or with hot keys (plug-n-play). Unique advanced management is available through a Windows-based application (included) that can limit or extend the sharing capabilities between computers. System Requirements - Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Mac 8.6 or greater, Requires OS 10.1 or greater for USB 2.0 support, Available USB 2.0 Port Dimensions - Height 1 (2.54 cm) x Width 2.5 (5.4 cm) x Length 2.75 inch (7.0 cm) Weight - 9.0 ounces (255 gram)
IOGEAR USB 2.0 Peripherals Sharing Switch (GUB201) Accessories
 Startech 6ft Premium USB 2.0 Ab High Speed Certified Device Cable
Belkin F3U133-10 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable (10 Feet)
Belkin F3U133-16 USB 2.0 A/B Cable (16 Feet)
D-Link DUB-H7 High Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub
Belkin F3U133-06 Pro Series Hi-Speed USB Cable (Six-Feet)
Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet)
Canon PGI-5 BK 2-Pack Pigment Black Ink Tanks
Kingston DTI 4 GB USB Flash Drive
Tripp Lite U022-006 USB2.0 Certified Gold A/B Device Cable - 6ft
Canon CLI-8 4-Color Multipack Ink Tanks
IOGEAR USB 2.0 Peripherals Sharing Switch (GUB201) Reviews
We hook it up to each laptop and use it as, essentially, a toggle switch. All-around satisfied customer. It's easy to install, easy to use and incredibly inexpensive. It's amazing how few options there are for hooking up multiple computers to a single printer. This was a great alternative to all the wireless routers, wired routers, and office-appropriate megaservers that are just way too big and expensive for a home office environment.
First time I heard it, I thought it was my motherboard telling me I had a hard drive failure. Very easy on Windows XP. The only semi-negative thing is that it beeps when you turn your computer on. Just plug it in and you can use it.
Well, I have been using the hub for our Epson printer, my laptop and my wife's tower system and it has always changed when toggled, and the printer works when selected. I am pleased. The IOGEAR USB 2.0 Peripherals Sharing Switch (GUB201) has had some bad reviews like it worked for a short time and. I have not tried to use it for scanning yet, but am sure it will be ok.
You can select the computer by the switch on the top or by pressing the num lock key twice. It automatically switches to the first computer that you turn on. I have 2 computers and one printer. I plugged the USB2.0 switch in and it worked.
Very easy to use. Took less than 5 minutest to set up. Set this up for two computers to use one printer.
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