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TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents Contents Product Overview ................................................................................ 2 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 2 Features ......................................................................................................................... 2 Product Hardware Features.............................................................................
TK-215i TRENDnet User’s Guide Features Product Overview TRENDnet’s 2-Port HDMI KVM Switch, model TK-215i, controls two computers (with an available HDMI port) with one set of console controls. No driver installation required, simply plug in the integrated cables to share two computers with a fullHD 1080p display. The TK-215i supports HDMI and 3.5 mm analog audio and features an ergonomic computer toggle switch.
TK-215i TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Hardware Features Console Connector - Toogle Switch 3.5mm Microphone Port USB Keyboard Port HDMI Monitor Port USB Mouse Port 3.5mm Speaker Port Application Diagram Computer 1 - 2 Connector - HDMI Plug 3.5mm Microphone Plug 3.5mm Speaker Plug USB Plug © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TK-215i TRENDnet User’s Guide Installation Hardware Installation 1. Connects the shared USB keyboard, mouse, HDMI monitor, microphone/ speakers (optional) to your KVM Switch’s Console port. Note: 1. The HDMI connection included both video and audio 2. Some computers with USB Interface may require you to manually enable the USB option in the BIOS setting before using any USB device. If your USB interface does not work, please check the USB Status option in BOS.
TK-215i TRENDnet User’s Guide 2. The default Hot Key Sequence is Ctrl + Alt + 1 or 2. You can define your own hot KVM Switcher Software key via KVM Switcher Software. 3. The Universal Hot Key command is not working with Mac operating system. Note: The TK-215i KVM Switch does not require any drivers or software. The KVM 4. Both the universal hotkey, Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock and the user-definable hotkey, Switcher Utility is a convenience way to operate the KVM Switch.
TK-215i TRENDnet User’s Guide 2. Click Install Utility from the Auto-Run menu screen. The welcome screen appears as below. Click Next >. 4. Right-click on the KVM Switching icon on the desktop. 5. If you would like to modify the hot key, type in a character. You can enter any number, letter or symbol. Control keys such as Alt, Ctrl, Shift, CAPS LOCK, Tab, Esc, and Num Lock and function keys cannot be used. Function Key Example: CTRL + ALT + A 3. When completed, click Finish.
TK-215i TRENDnet User’s Guide 6. Click on the check box of the Fix Audio to Port and then select the desire 7. computer to fix the speaker/microphone channel for the selected computer. Select a desired Auto Scan period. The period is the waiting time that your KVM Switch will switch to next computer. Once this option is checked, the speaker/microphone channel will be fixed and become non-selectable. Note: Fixed Audio port features only supports for analog audio.
TK-215i TRENDnet User’s Guide 9. Right click on the KVM Switcher software icon in the system tray. If your computer is connected to computer 1 port, the system tray will show an icon 11. Click Start Auto-Scan to start auto-scan. Click the Stop Auto-Scan to stop autoscan. with the number 1. If your computer is connected to computer 2, the system tray will show and icon with the number 2.
TK-215i TRENDnet User’s Guide 5. Click Continue, then following the instruction. 6. Click Close to finish the installation For Mac User 1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click TK-215i CD-ROM icon on the desktop 3. Double-click on the Macintosh folder 4. Select the TrendnetUSBKVMSwitcher.pkg. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TK-215i TRENDnet User’s Guide 7. Double click on the Macintosh HD icon. 10. If you would like to modify the hot key, type in a character. You can enter any number, letter or symbol. Control keys such as Alt, Ctrl, Shift, CAPS LOCK, Tab, Esc, and Num Lock and function keys cannot be used. Function Key Example: Command + Option + A. 8. Double click on the Application icon. 9. Click on TrendnetUSB-KVM Switcher. 12. Double click on the USB-KVM Switcher icon in the dock.
TK-215i TRENDnet User’s Guide 11. Click on the check box of the Fix Audio to Port and then select the desire computer to fix the speaker/microphone channel to the selected computer. 12. Select a desired Auto Scan Period. The period is the time that your KVM Switch will wait to switch to next computer. Once this option is checked, the speaker/microphone channel will be fixed and become non-selectable. Note: Fixed Audio port features only supports for analog audio.
TK-215i TRENDnet User’s Guide 14. Right click on the KVM Switcher Software icon in the dock. If your computer is connected to computer 1 port, the dock will show an icon with the number 1. 16. Select the Start Auto-Scan to start auto-scan. Click the Stop Auto-Scan to stop the auto-scan. If your computer is connected to computer 2, the dock will show an icon with the number 2. 15. Select the computer that you would like to switch to. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TK-215i TRENDnet User’s Guide Troubleshooting 1. I have the TK-215i connected properly, but my keyboard and mouse do not work. a. b. 2. Make sure your USB ports are working properly by connecting your mouse and keyboard directly to the USB ports on your computer. Once you confirm that your computer’s USB port is functional, please reboot all computers, and try to use the KVM switch again. 5.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Limited Warranty TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. TK-215i – 2 Years Limited Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.