{"product_id":"iogear-2-port-usb-2-0-switch-auto-printer-switch-manually-or-auto-control-leds-indicate-plug-n-play-gub231","title":"IOGEAR 2 Port USB 2.0 Switch - Auto Printer Switch - Manually or Auto Control - LEDs Indicate - Plug n Play - GUB231","description":"\u003cp\u003e- USB 2. 0 support with data transfer rate up to 480Mbps and USB 1. 1 backward compatible\n- {SHARE ONE USB PRINTER BETWEEN TWO WORKSTATIONS} Connect your workstations via USB 2.0 ports on the device, allowing you to share one printer, or Multi-function printer.\n- {AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL SWITCHING} Downloading the automatic switching software will automatically switch the Printer Switch to the computer that is submitting the task. However, manual switching can be done by pressing the switch-button on the device.\n- {MULTI-PURPOSE USE} Manually switch a wide range of USB peripheral devices (scanners, external hard drives, etc) via the push button located on the device itself.\n- No external power supply needed\n- Switch-lock function prevents other users from switching the USB device and ensures data access consistency\n- **Automatic Switching software requires Admin rights\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct description\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutomatic Printer Switching\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoftware Installation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eaplus content video\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutomatic Printer Switching\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoftware Configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eaplus content video\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo I need to load the software on all computers for automatic switching?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo I need administrative rights?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan the switch be locked on a specific computer?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan the sound notification be turned on or off?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe automatic switch function is software based and only available with USB printer or the printer function of a multi-function printer. For connecting and using other types of USB devices, you can switch computers by using the push-button on the USB switch or with the included software.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo I need to load the software on all computers for automatic switching?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a software download is required on ALL computers connected for automatic switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo I need administrative rights?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, administrative rights are needed for the automatic switching function to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan the switch be locked on a specific computer?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the switch can be locked to a specific computer by using the software or by pressing and holding the lock port button.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan the sound notification be turned on or off?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, there is a switch on the side of the device that can turn off the audible notification when switching between devices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CoreDrive","offers":[{"title":"2 Computer","offer_id":53409471398112,"sku":"B0036ZE6WE","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Computer","offer_id":53409483358432,"sku":"B0036Z322Y","price":83.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 PORT w\/USB-C adapter","offer_id":53409483391200,"sku":"B07G36NXQ1","price":76.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/3017\/0336\/files\/61kY0XvpIHL._SX522.jpg?v=1784134652","url":"https:\/\/coredrive1.com\/products\/iogear-2-port-usb-2-0-switch-auto-printer-switch-manually-or-auto-control-leds-indicate-plug-n-play-gub231","provider":"CoreDrive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}