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With WiFi and network protocol it shouldn't be a big deal to enact multiple input/output to anything. Look at IP cameras you can have dozens of them and control them too. Maybe there's just no much interest in doing it for KB/mice ?
With WiFi and network protocol it shouldn't be a big deal to enact multiple input/output to anything. Look at IP cameras you can have dozens of them and control them too. Maybe there's just no much interest in doing it for KB/mice ?
You are basically describing a KVM switch with what you want. Cable clutter is only a problem if you allow it to be a problem. Most good KVMs allow switch from the keyboard, so the actual device and connections to the computers can easily be kept out of site.
No need to reinvent the wheel when the current wheel accomplishes everything you want. I believe most new(ish) KVMs will work perfectly fine with wireless keyboards and mice, too.
Ideally you want a server console incorporating a KVM ...
However most will not have the outputs you are looking for, plus most are not standalone, but rack mounted to go with the servers themselves... Plus their cost.
Yes, most newer KVM's work with USB wireless input sets.
I use a KVM with my USB mouse and keyboard and VGA monitor between 3 Windows computers [different versions] and a Linux Mint computer. If I were to go with a DVI monitor I could use a VGA to DVI adapter plug. It does not include the audio but I only need small sets, don't take up much room on top of the desk I can't reach anyway when sitting. If needed I do have a 27" ASUS monitor that has VGA, DVI, DisplayPort and HDMI inputs.
So, you want something like this? Logitech K380. But more PC oriented? Or would this one suit you?
Hi there
The Desktops don't have Blue Tooth so that's out (I know you can get usb-->blue tooth adaptors but that's just adding to nr of dongles etc).
Monitors aren't a problem I can stack up the Laptops within easy visible view on the bench - I can have up to 3 vertically stacked up on top of each other at a time.
Looks like a 4 port KVM wireless switch might be the answer. I've seen a few decently reviewed ones for around 70 EUR, The cheap ones apparently have too much problem with response times witk keyboards and mice. The Rack mounted ones are a bit overkill for what I want -- this one looks as if it might do the trick though. I'll just have to put up with the KVM cable though looks like it can be reasonably hidden and this unit performs properly. The switch by "fast key" on the main computer is worth it rather than mechanical switch on the box which is what the older ones used to have.
TRENDnet | Products | TK-407K | 4-Port USB KVM Switch Kit
Cheers
jimbo