Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
By using the Belkin 4-port USB switch, you can share a printer or any USB device with up to four USB computers, an ideal solution for a home or office environment. The switch works with virtually all USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices and features port selection for switching devices from one computer to another. LEDs give status of power and port selection. Up to 127 USB devices can be shared with four USB computers. The Belkin 4-port USB switch requires no power supply and comes with free technical support and a lifetime warranty. What's in the Box
F1U200V USB switch, power adapter, USB cable, and user's manual.
Product Description
4-Port USB Switch
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Customer Reviews:
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 USB switch November 14, 2007
S. Rossell (NJ, USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
USB switch works for my multiple computers to connect to the printer. Included with the switch is a 5 foot USB cable.
A simple and valuable solution September 29, 2009
Mark Bench (Florida, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I wanted to share one printer with three computers. I was initially looking for an automatic print sharing device, but I found that the inexpensive ones are for just two computers. When you look for a device for three or more computers, then the price goes up. I didn't want to spend much money on it. I found this Belkin 4-port USB switch to be a simple, but very effective solution.
The device has a soft-touch switch on the front, and two light indicators at each side of the switch for a total of four. Those lights when illuminated show the port number active, i.e., the first one shows "1", the second shows "2", etc., so a quick look at it tells which port is active. Every time you press the switch it changes to the next port in a continuous loop: 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> 1 -> 2, etc.
The device uses the power provided by the USB ports from the computers, so no external power adapter is needed. Installation is extremely simple and easy. It took me about two minutes to run the USB cables from three computers to the switch, and then from the switch to the printer. You turn on any one (or more of the computers), then the printer (or viceversa) and you're ready to print. What could be easier than that?
This device works great for me, because even there are three (and sometimes four) computers, it is only one user (me) and ocassionally a second user (my daughter). Now, if you have only one printer for several people, and you are trying to share that printer between three, or more people, then I would recommend to spend a bit more money and get an automatic sharing device to avoid manually switching.
In regards to software, since it works from the USB ports, no drivers or anything else is necessary to install. Just connect it and it will work. It is also "OS blind", meaning you can connect a mix of Linux, Mac, and/or Windows computers, and it works. Simple as that. Belkin F1U200V 4-Port USB Switch
PRINTER on an IMAC and Dell PC November 19, 2008
Michael's Opinions (Boston, MA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I hooked up this device (Which surprisingly didn't need a power cord) to my Imac and Dell PC. It works fantastic! (And instantly) I can print from either computer with the press of a button. You can hook up to 4 computers to share one device (I am sharing a printer) I highly recommend this product if you are trying to do what I did!
Belkin F1U200V 4-Port USB Switch March 17, 2008
Lenard Greenberg (Holtsville, NY USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This product works as advertised with ease. I had no problems hooking 2 computers, a Mac and a PC, to share one printer. I also experimented and was able, thru a USB mini hub, to share an external hard drive as well as the printer with both computers. If I find I need another USB switch, I would not hesitate to purchase another Belkin.
Simple is best! February 22, 2009
A Working Dad (East Coast USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Right out of the box, I hooked 2 computers and 1 printer to it, and it works.
Important note that applies to all printer sharing switches: Your existing computer-printer is connected using 1 USB A/B cable, and you will need 1 additional A/B cable for each computer you are adding to the switch. In my case, I needed a total of 3 USB A/B cables for this job.
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