USB 3.0 Printer Sharer Switch: Share 4 Devices Across 4 PCs

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USB 3.0 Printer Sharer Switch: Share 4 Devices Across 4 PCs
USB 3.0 Printer Sharer Switch: Share 4 Devices Across 4 PCs
USB 3.0 Printer Sharer Switch: Share 4 Devices Across 4 PCs
USB 3.0 Printer Sharer Switch: Share 4 Devices Across 4 PCs
USB 3.0 Printer Sharer Switch: Share 4 Devices Across 4 PCs
USB 3.0 Printer Sharer Switch: Share 4 Devices Across 4 PCs
USB 3.0 Printer Sharer Switch: Share 4 Devices Across 4 PCs
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About this itemAll characteristics
Type4-in-4-out USB 3.0 switch
Transfer speed5Gbps (USB 3.0)
Upstream connections4 USB-A cables (PC1 to PC4)
Downstream ports4 USB 3.0 ports on the front
Port selection4 pushbuttons with blue LED indicators
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Four computers, one printer, one keyboard and one mouse, all on the same desk without the constant cable shuffle. Press the button for the PC you are using and the shared devices follow, with no drivers to install. A practical fit for shared offices and home desks with more than one machine.

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Four computers, one printer, one keyboard and one mouse, all on the same desk without the constant cable shuffle. Press the button for the PC you are using and the shared devices follow, with no drivers to install. A practical fit for shared offices and home desks with more than one machine.

Share 4 USB devices between 4 computers with one press of a button, no drivers needed

Solves
  • Constantly unplugging and replugging printers, keyboards, mice and U disks
  • Wear on USB ports from frequent cable insertion
  • Needing a separate peripheral set for each computer
  • Cluttered desks with multiple devices

Share your desk across four computers with one press

Stop re-plugging the printer, keyboard, mouse and USB drives every time you switch machines. Press the button for the PC you need, and the devices follow.

Four Ports, Four Computers, One Clear Button

Close view of the switch side with its angled housing and grips

Press once, switch the whole desk

Each of the four front buttons is numbered 1 to 4 and lights blue on the active port. You press the number for the machine in front of you and the printer, keyboard and mouse follow. Nothing needs to be unplugged, so each switch takes one press and no tools.

Diagram of four PCs feeding a switch that routes four USB devices

Four PCs in, four devices out

Four USB-A upstream cables connect PC1 through PC4. On the other side, four USB 3.0 downstream ports on the front take the printer, scanner, keyboard, mouse and U disk. The layout matches the way most desks already work, so there is nothing new to learn.

Shared office desk with the USB switch and tidy cables routed neatly

No drivers, no fuss

The switch works as plug and play on each computer, so there is no software to install on any machine. Route the cables once, then leave them alone. If you want the cable runs to stay tidy on a crowded desk, a set of pairs well with it.

The Specs That Matter

  • 5GbpsUSB 3.0 transfer speed
  • 4computers connected
  • 4shared USB devices

Connect Once, Then Press to Switch

  1. 1
    Connect each PC

    Plug the USB-A upstream cable from each computer into its numbered input on the switch. Start with PC1 and work up to PC4.

  2. 2
    Plug in the shared devices

    Attach the printer, keyboard, mouse and U disk to the four USB 3.0 downstream ports on the front.

  3. 3
    Power the unit

    Connect the Micro-USB power input on the switch to its power source.

  4. 4
    Press to choose the active PC

    Press the button for the computer you are using. The blue LED lights on the active port, and the shared devices appear on that machine.

One Desk, Four Machines, One Set of Devices

Switch with four USB-A cables and USB flash drives laid out on a desk

One set of devices, four computers

Four PCs on one desk usually means four sets of cables or one printer that everyone unplugs and plugs back in all day. Each swap pulls on the same ports. Someone always ends up with the wrong cable in the wrong socket, and the printer job waits.

Compact matte black USB switch sitting flat on a tidy desk surface

One press, and the desk follows you

With the four upstream cables connected once, the printer, keyboard, mouse and drives stay plugged into the front ports. Press the button for the computer you are using and the shared devices move over. The blue LED shows which PC is active, so there is no guessing.

What to expect as you set it up

  1. First use
    Connect and test each PC

    Plug each computer into its numbered upstream cable and press each button in turn. Check that the printer and keyboard respond on every PC.

  2. 3 uses
    Switching becomes routine

    After a few switches, pressing the right button for the active PC becomes second nature, and the cable shuffle is gone from your day.

  3. 30 days
    The desk stays clean

    With one set of shared devices in place, the desk stays tidier and your USB ports see less daily plugging and unplugging.

Why This, Not a Basic Hub

This switchBasic USB hubDuplicate peripheral sets
Shared devices move with one button pressYesNoNo
Cables re-plugged when changing PCNoYesNo
Separate device set needed per PCNoNoYes
Front LEDs show the active PCYesNoNo

Characteristics

Details
Type4-in-4-out USB 3.0 switch
Transfer speed5Gbps (USB 3.0)
Upstream connections4 USB-A cables (PC1 to PC4)
Downstream ports4 USB 3.0 ports on the front
Port selection4 pushbuttons with blue LED indicators
Power inputMicro-USB
Driver requirementNone, driver-free plug and play
HousingMatte black plastic with glossy black accent panels

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Questions and answers

Will my printer and USB devices work through the switch without drivers?
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Wanelo · seller

Yes. The switch is driver-free plug and play, so nothing is installed on any computer. Each PC sees the printer, keyboard, mouse or drive the same way it would if it were plugged in directly.

Does it need external power, and is there a power adapter included?
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Wanelo · seller

The unit has a Micro-USB power input. Plan on powering it for the shared setup, and confirm the adapter you plan to use before you set up the desk. The switch is built to keep four PCs and four devices running from one box.

Is 5Gbps fast enough for a printer, scanner and USB drives?
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Wanelo · seller

The downstream ports run at USB 3.0 speed, rated at 5Gbps. That is more than enough for printing, scanning and everyday file transfers to a U disk. Wait for a copy to finish before you press the button, so the transfer is not cut short.

Can it switch between four computers that run different operating systems?
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Wanelo · seller

The switch itself does not use software, so it does not depend on the operating system. Each computer still needs to recognise USB devices in the normal way. Test each PC once after setup by pressing its button in turn.

Does it protect my USB ports from constant plugging and unplugging?
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Wanelo · seller

Yes, in the sense that matters most day to day. The printer and drives stay in the front ports while you switch machines, so the cables stop going in and out. Fewer plugs and unplugs means less wear on the ports, and the packaging states the switch will not hurt your equipment.

Is it worth it compared with buying a second set of peripherals?
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Wanelo · seller

A second printer or keyboard for every PC adds up fast. One switch covers four computers and four devices, so you buy the peripherals once and pay for the switching only. The value is in not doubling your hardware.

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