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TRENDnet 8 Port USB PS2 Rack Mount KVM Switch VGA USB Connection Supports USB PS 2 Device Monitoring Auto Scan Audible Feedback Control up to 8 Computers Servers TK 803R
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
787
Unverified
58
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USB
8
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Review Analysis - 155 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Device Compatibility
30computers, switch, windows 7, windows 10, pcs
+63%
-37%
" ... Smart thinking and enabled me to hook up exactly all 4 system that I needed to. ... "
" ... FYI - it is compatible with MS DOS computers. ... "
" ... A bit inconvenient arrangement of the sockets but the KVM switch works fine with many devices and computer types ... "
" ... However, when I inserted two nano receivers and paired the keyboard to the one in the appropriate USB slot and the other paired to the trackball, that worked for both a Windows 7 and Windows 10 machine. ... "
" ... I'm writing a review now because we are buying another one for a different computer system. ... "
" ... Works Great with four buttons for the four connected computers, so you can switch directly to the computer you choose without have to cycle through all four. ... "
" ... very recommended (BTW i have windows 10 on both PCs ) ... "
" ... I used this when the company I worked for started requiring we use 2 monitors. ... I used it so I could use my personal monitor on both Windows 10 pcs without having to constantly switch the monitor plug from one pc to another. ... After it happened a couple times, I just unplugged it from both pcs, then plugged it into whichever pc I wanted it to get powered by, then plugged it into the other pc. ... "
Product Reliability
29lasted, stopped working, switch, kvm, pcs
+52%
-48%
" ... Went on for years together, no complaints . ... "
" ... No problems encountered. ... "
" ... Bought this 6 weeks ago. ... "
" ... I purchased this device 4 years ago, and it's still going strong! ... "
" ... Worked great at first. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly for what I needed ... "
" ... I had this product for 15 months working as described. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly and comes with everything you need. ... "
Mouse
24keyboard, mouse and keyboard, keyboard and mouse, switching, switch
+42%
-58%
" ... Mouse and keyboard froze on pc2 then it failed on all the other outputs. ... "
" ... They always fail the same way, the mouse and keyboard do not connect. ... "
" ... I have to unplug/plug the wired mouse in the back because it just freezes. ... "
" ... The pitch also changes when you move the mouse/windows so it's distracting. ... "
" ... Now neither computer can recognize the keyboard and mouse. ... "
" ... Did not work with any of the keyboards or mice that I tried. ... "
" ... I've had this device for several weeks now and have spent most of that time under my desk manually moving the KB & Mouse between my two computers. ... "
" ... Worked great for a couple months but the mouse and keyboard ports stopped working. ... "
Keyboard
22mouse, keyboard and mouse, mouse and keyboard, switch, scroll
+41%
-59%
" ... Mouse and keyboard froze on pc2 then it failed on all the other outputs. ... "
" ... They always fail the same way, the mouse and keyboard do not connect. ... "
" ... Now neither computer can recognize the keyboard and mouse. ... "
" ... Did not work with any of the keyboards or mice that I tried. ... "
" ... meaning: this system works with the "scroll" button on the keyboard-you double click the scroll button and it transfer from one computer to another, but the problem is if you cut of the computer you are working on before you transfer to the other computer, it does not go over. ... "
" ... Worked great for a couple months but the mouse and keyboard ports stopped working. ... "
" ... Tried different keyboards and mouses, it just does not work any more. ... "
" ... I also used it so I could use my own keyboard and mouse on both pcs. ... My keyboard is a Logitech G105 keyboard and I'm using a Kensington Orbit with scroll wheel trackball mouse. ... "
Ports
20kvm, switch, usb, kvm switch, trendnet
+60%
-40%
" ... A bit inconvenient arrangement of the sockets but the KVM switch works fine with many devices and computer types ... "
" ... This means I can't switch back and forth anymore effectively nullifying the usefulness of the KVM. ... I purchased the 4 port VGA w/ Audio. ... I have it setup with 3 computers and the USB switching works OK. ... "
" ... we have four VGA inputs going into one monitor and it switches with no lag or issues. ... "
" ... Unplug the computer and check your connection. ... "
" ... I used it so I could use my personal monitor on both Windows 10 pcs without having to constantly switch the monitor plug from one pc to another. ... After it happened a couple times, I just unplugged it from both pcs, then plugged it into whichever pc I wanted it to get powered by, then plugged it into the other pc. ... It allowed me to use the recommended resolution for both monitors (1920x1080)TRENDnet 2-Port USB KVM Switch and Cable Kit, TK-207K so everything looked as if there was no switch being used. ... "
" ... This USB KVM switch is a great upgrade from my former TRENDnet PS2 KVM switch. ... It allows me to use DVI cables instead of VGA cables and the 4 USB connectors allow me to seamlessly switch my mouse, keyboard, webcam and headset between my Windows 10 computer and my legacy computer which is multi-booted with Windows XP, Windows 7 and Fedora Linux. ... The stereo audio connector works well also. ... "
" ... I have two computers set up in my upstairs office and this KVM switcher is the perfect solution to connect them to one keyboard, monitor and mouse. ... "
" ... My home computer is connected and my wife's laptop via docking station attached to KMV box . ... "
Cables
11wires, vga, proprietary, tie, ps 2
+55%
-45%
" ... In addition, one of the things that really impressed me is that it came with longer cables for the video connects located on the ends of the device. ... "
" ... A ton of wires but did the job ... "
" ... Price was right, set-up painless (except for running the cables). ... "
" ... Much cleaner and neater setup than my prior switch (which died after 4 years), cables are just long enough, works as advertised. ... "
" ... 4) You do NOT need to connect the monitors cable. ... "
Setup
10hook, wiring, use, tech, switching
+70%
-30%
" ... it works and was easy to hook up which for me is good cause i am not tech savy ... "
" ... the boss was impressed ... "
" ... Easy to install, connected both computers to my monitor . ... "
" ... Gotta read the manual and install the hotkey switching software for it to work. ... "
" ... Simple to hook-up. ... "
" ... No fuss, 2 minute install. ... "
Software Platform
10windows 10, linux, server, hotkey, windows
+50%
-50%
" ... But it does not work if you are attempting to switch between a Mac and a Windows machine. ... "
" ... Downloading the software from trendnet hopefully this will fix the issue. ... "
" ... you server is over there somewhere and you main research computer is over there too, you have to leave and turn it on . ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Number of USB ports: 8
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