StarTech.com 129N-USBC-KVM-DOCK User manual

Manual Revision: 06/12/2023
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.StarTech.com.
FR: Guide de l’utilisateur - fr.startech.com
DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com
ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com
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PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com
IT: Guida per l’uso - it.startech.com
For 129N-USBC-KVM-DOCK / 129UE-USBC-KVM-DOCK
StarTech.com Link
USB-C KVM Docking Station Application
Link

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Table of Contents
About the Application...........................................................................1
Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Critical Components For Application Use ..........................................2
Hardware Setup......................................................................................3
Download and Install the Application................................................4
Windows Installation ............................................................................................................................... 4
macOS Installation.................................................................................................................................... 5
Application Operation...........................................................................6
Windows Operation ................................................................................................................................. 6
macOS Operation...................................................................................................................................... 14
Technical support...................................................................................21
Warranty information............................................................................21

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About the Application
The StarTech.com Link application installs onto the computers connected to the
StarTech.com KVM Dock, providing users with access to additional features:
Note: To for optimal operation, it’s recommended that the StarTech.com Link
application be installed on both computers connected to the KVM Dock.
Requirements
• StarTech.com KVM Dock (129N-USBC-KVM-DOCK / 129UE-USBC-KVM-DOCK)
• 2x Computers
• USB-C Port
• Windows or macOS
• Up to 2x DisplayPort Enabled Monitors
• USB-A Keyboard
• USB Mouse
Requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit
www.StarTech.com.

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Critical Components For Application Use
129N-USBC-KVM-DOCK / 129UE-USBC-KVM-DOCK Product Diagram
(Side A)
(Side B)
Critical Components
1USB-A Keyboard/Data Port
2USB Data Ports (Downstream)
3DisplayPort Video Ports
4USB-C Host Ports
(PC 1 & PC 2)
5DC 20V Port
6Power Switch
1 2 2 2
4 356

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Hardware Setup
1. Connect the Power Adapter (included with the KVM Dock) from an AC outlet, to the
DC 20V Port, located on the KVM Dock.
2. Connect the desired USB Peripheral Devices to the USB-A Data Ports and USB-C
Data Ports, located on the dock.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For hot-key support, the keyboard must be connected to the
USB-A Keyboard/Data Port.
3. Connect up to two DisplayPort Enabled Monitors to the DisplayPort Video Ports
on the dock.
4. Press the Power Switch into the ON position.
5. Connect a USB-C Host Cable (included with the KVM Dock) to each of the USB-C
Host Ports (PC 1 & PC 2) located on the KVM Dock, and to a USB-C Port on each
of the Host Computers. If the Host Computer is running Windows and has Internet
access it will automatically detect the device and install all the required drivers.
If you’re running a non-Windows operating system or the drivers do not
automatically install, on one or both, of your computers, disconnect the USB-C Host
Cable from the Host Computer(s) that’s failing installation, then:
a. Navigate to:
www.StarTech.com/129N-USBC-KVM-DOCK or
www.StarTech.com/129UE-USBC-KVM-DOCK
and click the Drivers/Downloads tab.
b. Under Driver(s), download the Driver Package for your operating system, and follow
the steps outlined in the Installation guide, that’s included in the Driver Package.
c. Once the installation has completed, reconnect the Host Computer(s) to the
KVM Dock.
Note: Drivers must be installed on all Host Computer(s) connected to the
KVM Dock.

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Download and Install the Application
The StarTech.com Link Application is free to download and install.
Windows Installation
1. Navigate to:
www.StarTech.com/129N-USBC-KVM-DOCK or
www.StarTech.com/129UE-USBC-KVM-DOCK
and click the Drivers/Downloads tab.
2. Under Software, download the startechlink.zip le.
3. Right-click the zip folder that you downloaded, select Extract All, and follow the
on-screen instructions.
4. In the list of extracted les, open the StarTechLink_Windows folder and right-click
the StarTechAppInstall vx.xxx(.exe) le and select Run as Administrator.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
Note: If the computer has a previous version of the application installed, the
on-screen prompt will advise the user to remove the previously installed version
of the application. It is recommended that the prompt be used to remove the
software. The StarTechAppInstall vx.xxx(.exe) can then be ran again to complete
the installation.

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macOS Installation
1. Navigate to:
www.StarTech.com/129N-USBC-KVM-DOCK or
www.StarTech.com/129UE-USBC-KVM-DOCK
and click the Drivers/Downloads tab.
2. Under Driver(s), download the startechlink.zip le.
3. Double-click the zip folder that you downloaded, macOS will unzip the folder using
Archive Utility.
4. Open the StarTechLink_Mac folder, and double-click the
StarTech_ForMac(vx_xxx_xx..)(.pkg) installation package.
5. The Install StarTech.com Link installation prompt will open to the Introduction
section. Select the Continue button.
6. The Destination Select section will be displayed. Select the Continue button.
7. The Installation Type section will be displayed. Select the Install button.
Note: If a User Name/Password is required, Enter the User Name and Password
in the specied elds, and select Install Software. This will be the username and
a password of the macOS user account. The account must have administration
privileges to complete the installation.
8. The Host Bridge dialog box will appear, Select Open System Preferences.
9. The Security & Privacy prompt will open to the Privacy section. Select the icon
displayed next to“Click the lock to make changes”.
Note: If a User Name/Password is required, Enter the User Name and Password in
the specied elds, and select Install Software.
10. Select StarTech.com Link from the list displayed below “Allow the apps below to
control your computer”, and close the window.
11. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

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Application Operation
Windows Operation
Launching the Application
Select the icon to launch the application.
Note: If “User Account Control”(UAC) is shown, select the Yes button.
Application Status
Once the application has been launched, its features can be accessed by right-clicking
an icon in the system tray.
The system tray icon doubles as a status indicator, with color-coded statuses:
A Blue Icon : Indicates the application is running on both computers and a
connection has been established.
A Yellow Icon : Indicates that the application is running. However, a connection
has not be established with the other computer. This icon may appear for several
seconds after the application is launched. However, if after several seconds this icon
is still displayed, this typically indicates that the second computer does not have the
application launched, or that the two computers are running separate versions of the
software. In this status, several software features will not be available.

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Set Laptop Screen Location for Mouse Cursor/Keyboard Edge Scrolling
The Application enables the KVM Dock to support Cursor Edge Scrolling between
computers. The mouse cursor (connected to the dock, or either computer) can
navigate from the displays associated with the active computer to the screen
integrated into the non-active laptop. The keyboard (connected to the dock, or
either computer) will also input to whichever computer the Mouse Curser is currently
occupying.
To Set Location for Mouse Cursor Edge Scrolling:
1. Right-click the Application Icon ( ) located in the system tray.
2. Based on the physical location of this laptop in relation to the Displays that are
connected to the KVM Docking Station, select one of the following options from the
system tray menu:
• Left Side
• Right Side
• Top Side
• Down Side
The cursor can now edge scroll from the Displays associated to the active computer
to the integrated laptop screen on each connected computer, based on the location
selected.
Notes:
• Both computers cannot be assigned the same location. If a newly selected
laptop location is assigned to the same location as the other laptop, the other
laptop will automatically reassign to the reverse location of what was selected.
• Windows display settings will dene all monitor locations for the active
computer.

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Switch UFP
The Application can activate the KVM switch operation of the KVM Dock. This enables
users to switch between computers connected to the upstream facing ports (UFP),
selecting which Host Port is active, from within the application.
To Switch Between Which Host Port is Active Using the Application:
1. Right-Click the Application Icon ( ) located in the system tray.
2. Select Control, then select Switch UFP from the system tray menu.
The connected display, and peripherals will switch between computers connected to
the USB-C Host Ports (PC 1 and PC 2).

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Ctrl-Alt-Del
The Application can activate the Ctrl-Alt-Del Menu (Windows Security Menu) on the
non-active computer while utilizing the Application’s Edge Scrolling feature. This
enables users to access the Ctrl-Alt-Del Menu on the non-active computer using the
application, as the traditional keyboard shortcut will activate the Ctrl-Alt-Del menu on
the active computer.
To Access the Ctrl-Alt-Del Menu on the non-active computer:
1. Utilize the Application’s Edge Scrolling feature to move the mouse curser to the
non-active computer.
2. Right-Click the Application Icon ( ) located in the system tray (on the non-
active computer).
3. Select Control, then select Ctrl-Alt-Del from the system tray menu.
The non-active computer will launch the Ctrl-Alt-Del Menu.

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Change the Hot-Key Switching Button
By default the KVM Dock supports hot-key switching, by double-pressing the left-side
Shift button on the keyboard that’s connected to the USB-A Keyboard/Data Port.
However, the application enables changing the hot-key switching button based upon
the user’s choice.
To Change which keyboard button is double pressed for hot-key switching:
1. Right-Click the Application Icon ( ) located in the system tray.
2. Select Advanced Setting.. from the system tray menu, to launch the HostBridge
Setup window.
3. Use the KM Function Keys Box (type twice) box to set your desired button to
double-press for hot-key switching, then close the HostBridge Setup Window.
The selected button on the keyboard can now be double-pressed to initiate hot-key
switching.
Note: Hot-key changes will only take eect on computers with the software installed.
If one of the computers does not have the application installed, the default left-side
shift button will remain as the hot-key that must be double-pressed to for hot-key
switching.
Note: The keyboard shortcuts on the KVM docking station are optimized for
compatibility with conventional Windows keyboards. To ensure seamless functionality,
we recommend using keyboards that adhere to standard Windows key layouts.

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KM Master for Mouse Cursor/Keyboard Edge Scrolling
The Application features a KM Master function that can support Mouse Cursor/
Keyboard Edge Scrolling from a computer with the application installed to a computer
that does not have the application installed. Mouse Cursor/Keyboard functions can
then return to the computer with the application installed by pressing Left ALT + Left
SHIFT at the same time.
To enable KM Master for Mouse Cursor/Keyboard Edge Scrolling from a computer with
the application installed to a computer that does not have the application installed:
1. Right-Click the Application Icon ( ) located in the system tray.
2. Select Advanced Settings.. from the system tray menu, to launch the HostBridge
Setup window.
3. Place a check in the KM Master box, then close the HostBridge Setup window.
The cursor can now edge scroll from the computer with the application installed to the
computer without the application installed.
To return the Mouse Cursor/Keyboard function to the computer with the application
installed:
• Press Left ALT + Left SHIFT at the same time, on the keyboard.
The Mouse Cursor/Keyboard functions will now return to the computer with the
application installed.

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About
The About menu option enables users to view the version of the software and
information about the manufacturer.
To view the version of the software:
1. Right-Click the Application Icon ( ) located in the system tray.
2. Select About from the system tray menu, to launch the About Window.
The about information will now be displayed.

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Quit
To Close the Application:
1. Right-Click the Application Icon ( ) located in the system tray.
2. Select Quit from the system tray menu.
The application will now close.

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macOS Operation
Launching the Application
Select StarTech.com Link from the applications list to launch the application.
Application Status
Once the application has been launched, its features can be accessed by clicking the
icon in the Dock menu.
The Dock Menu icon doubles as a status indicator, with color-coded statuses:
A Blue Icon :Indicates the application is running on both computers and a
connection has been established.
A Yellow Icon : Indicates that the application is running. However, a connection
has not be established with the other computer. This icon may appear for several
seconds after the application is launched. However, if after several seconds this icon
is still displayed, this typically indicates that the second computer does not have the
application launched, or that the two computers are running separate versions of the
software. In this status, several software features will not be available.

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Set Laptop Screen Location for Mouse Cursor/Keyboard Edge Scrolling
The Application enables the KVM Dock to support Cursor Edge Scrolling between
computers. The mouse cursor (connected to the dock, or either computer) can
navigate from the displays associated with the active computer to the screen
integrated into the non-active laptop. The keyboard (connected to the dock, or
either computer) will also input to whichever computer the Mouse Curser is currently
occupying.
To Set Location for Mouse Cursor Edge Scrolling:
1. Select the Application Icon ( ) from the Dock menu
2. Based on the physical location of this laptop in relation to the Displays that are
connected to the KVM Docking Station, select one of the following options from the
system tray menu:
• Left Side
• Right Side
• Top Side
• Down Side
The cursor can now edge scroll from the Displays associated to the active computer
to the integrated laptop screen on each connected computer, based on the location
selected.
Notes:
• Both computers cannot be assigned the same location. If a newly selected
laptop location is assigned to the same location as the other laptop, the other
laptop will automatically reassign to the reverse location of what was selected.
• macOS display settings will dene all monitor locations for the active
computer.

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Switch UFP
The Application can activate the KVM switch operation of the KVM Dock. This enables
users to switch between computers connected to the upstream facing ports (UFP),
selecting which Host Port is active, from within the application.
To Switch Between Which Host Port is Active Using the Application:
1. Select the Application Icon ( ) from the Dock menu.
2. Select Control, then select Switch UFP.
The connected display, and peripherals will switch between computers connected to
the USB-C Host Ports (PC 1 and PC 2).

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Change the Hot-Key Switching Button
By default the KVM Dock supports hot-key switching, by double-pressing the left side
Shift button on the keyboard that’s connected to the USB-A Keyboard/Data Port.
However, the application enables changing the hot-key switching button based upon
the user’s choice.
To Change which keyboard button is double pressed for hot-key switching:
1. Select the Application Icon ( ) from the Dock menu.
2. Select Advanced Settings to launch the Advanced Settings window.
3. Use the KM Key Code box to set your desired button to double-press for hot-key
switching, then close the Advanced Settings window.
The selected button on the keyboard can now be double-pressed to initiate hot-key
switching.
Note: The keyboard shortcuts on the KVM docking station are optimized for
compatibility with conventional Windows keyboards. To ensure seamless functionality,
we recommend using keyboards that adhere to standard Windows key layouts.