Monoprice 38296 User manual

2x4/4x4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch
P/N 38296, 38297
Quick Start Guide
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all
the items listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact
Monoprice Customer Service for a replacement.
1x 2x4 or 4x4 USB Peripheral Sharing Switch
1x Quick Start Guide

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. Port LEDs: Two LEDs to indicate which computer is selected. For
both models, the LEDs illuminate green to indicate that PC1 or PC2 is
selected. For 38297, the LEDs illuminate red to indicate that PC3 or
PC4 is selected.
2. Micro USB Power Port: A micro USB port for optionally connecting a
USB power source.
3. USB Ports: Four USB ports for connecting USB peripherals.
4. Remote Port Selector: Press the button to cycle through the
connected PCs.

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INSTALLATION
Perform the following steps to install this switch.
Note that the image above shows connections for model 38297. Model
38296 can connect to only two PCs, not four.
1. Ensure that all equipment to be connected is powered off and
unplugged from its power source.
2. Plug the USB cables on the switch into a USB port only up to two or
four computers.
3. Plug up to four USB peripherals into the switch's USB ports.
4. (Optional) Using a Micro USB cable (not included), plug one end into
the Micro USB Power Port, then plug the other end into a USB
power source.