FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
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Overview The CS661 Laptop USB KVM Switch takes a giant step forward from previous cable KVM models in the Petite series. In addition to offering simple USB-to-USB plug and play KVM* switch functionality for two USB-enabled PCs or laptops running...
System Requirements Two complete computer/laptop systems running Microsoft Windows. See Operating Systems, below. Note: 1. The CS661 only controls two complete systems. It cannot be used to control two standalone PCs (without keyboards or mice) through one console in the same way as a typical KVM switch.
Features Laptop USB KVM Switch with File Transfer functionality and USB 2.0 support Dual PC control (KVM functionality) – allows you to control both your Local computer/laptop and a Remote computer/ laptop via the Local computer 1-port USB 2.0 hub built in – allows the Local computer to connect to a USB 2.0 peripheral Compact design, built-in all-in-one USB 2.0 cables –...
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Components 1.8 m 0.9 m Local Remote (Blue) (Yellow) Component Description USB Connector This connects to the USB port on the (Blue) Remote computer. LED Display Flashes blue at a slow, steady pace when there is a working connection between the Local and Remote computers and the device is idle.
1. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are properly grounded. Setting up the CS661 is quick and easy, offering simple plug and play functionality in just a few short steps. Numbers 1–3 below refer to the diagram on the following page: 1.
Operation Toolbar The CS661 User Interface provides a convenient toolbar in the top left of the Remote desktop window. Toolbar buttons are as follows (see the table following for further details): Toolbar Buttons Name Function Open File Transfer Opens the File Transfer utility. (See Transferring...
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Desktop Scaling When the CS661 is operational, the desktop environment of the Remote computer appears in its own window on the desktop of the Local computer. The CS661’s innovative desktop scaling feature offers the options of a full-screen or sizable (by ratio) remote desktop window.
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USB 2.0 Hub The CS661 Laptop USB KVM Switch is a full-featured 1-port USB 2.0 hub, offering the Local computer effortless control of any USB 2.0 peripheral device connected to the CS661. Note: When connecting USB 2.0 mass storage devices to the CS661’s USB 2.0 hub, it is recommended that an external...
File Management Transferring Files The CS661 provides a complete file management feature that includes an intuitive File Transfer utility that makes it quick and easy to transfer files between the Local and Remote computers. 1. In the Remote desktop window on the Local computer’s monitor, click the Open File Transfer icon.
History bar will tell you when the file transfer has completed. Other File Management Features In addition to File Transfer, the CS661’s User Interface also offers a full range of file system management features, such as creating, renaming, and deleting files and folders on both the Local and the Remote computers.
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1. Download the latest CS661 AP Upgrade Utility from the ATEN website (www.aten.com). 2. Connect the CS661 to the Local PC and double click on the AP Upgrade Utility. In the dialog box that appears, click Start to execute the upgrade.
CS661 the other way round. Note: If you plug in CS661 the other way round, the Local computer/laptop will become the Remote computer/laptop, and vice versa. Does the CS661 All the CS661’s KVM and file management...
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If you reboot either your Local or Remote computer, the computer/laptop, the CS661 utility will be offline. attached CS661 Unplug the CS661 and then replug it into the USB does not function. ports on both computers. The utility will then will be operational.
Specifications Function CS661 Computer Connections Connectors Local Port 1 x USB Type A Male (Yellow) Remote Port 1 x USB Type A Male (Blue) LEDs On Line 1 (Blue) Data Transfer 1 (Blue) USB Hub 1 x USB 2.0 Port Environment Operation Temp.
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