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#Microsoft wireless keyboard 5000 v2.0 dongle replacement software
#Microsoft wireless keyboard 5000 v2.0 dongle replacement Pc
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#Microsoft wireless keyboard 5000 v2.0 dongle replacement ps2

I tried several combinations of the USB, KB and Mouse ports and still couldn’t get it to work so I wrote IOGear’s technical support team and this is what they responded with: I ran into the same problem with the Microsoft 5000 Wireles KB/Mouse and the IO Gear HDMI KVMP Switch GCS1794. I’m still using the same mouse and keyboard as stated above. As a bonus there is virtually no delay on port switching. I upgraded to a ATEN CS1644 and it has been rock solid for about a year. Update: The IOgear GCS1204 had intermittent connectivity issues after 4 years of use. Everything works but there is a few second delay between port changes. Mouse dongle is connected to the KVM’s rear USB-hub port via a usb extension. Keyboard dongle is connected to the KVM’s keyboard port. See image below).įinal Setup: Microsoft 5000 keyboard (not using the paired wireless mouse), Logitech M510 wireless mouse, IOgear GCS1204 (now. To solve my problem I used an extension to connect my mouse dongle to the KVM (actually the extension connects the KVM hub port to my monitor’s built-in usb hub, and the wireless mouse dongle connects into my monitor’s hub. I’m guessing it’s an interference issue since both devices operate in the 2.4GHz range (a very crowded freq range). I have noticed that if I connect my Microsoft and logitech dongles into ports within a few inches of each other there is a noticeable lag in mouse performance.

When connecting usb dongles to your kvm for your usb keyboard and mouse, try to keep some distance between the two dongles.

Adhering to this principal means the wireless Keyboard+Mouse combos are out (huge bummer, but there may be an exception to this rule. forum posters) have noticed that using separate USB-RF receivers for your mouse and keyboard greatly improves your chances of success with this arrangement. the Logitech dinovo) but I and others (i.e.

Do not try to use a common USB dongle for both your keyboard and your mouse.

IOGear/ATEN USB KVMs and logitech/microsoft peripherals tend to be the most compatible with a wireless I/O KVM arrangement.

Unless you’re willing to buy and return a lot of HW, it’s best to stick with USB KVMs. I have seen forum entries that state otherwise, but I’ve never seen this arrangement succeed.

#Microsoft wireless keyboard 5000 v2.0 dongle replacement ps2

PS2 KVMs don’t tend to work with wireless devices.

These statements stem from a desire to limit the customer-support/troubleshooting burden, but for the inclined, there are device-KVM combinations that will play together as long as a few principals are observed. What’s more, almost every KVM switch maker states that their switch will not work with wireless peripherals.

#Microsoft wireless keyboard 5000 v2.0 dongle replacement Pc

Yes temperament!!! As if the pc will explode or melt if removed ever.Almost every wireless peripheral device maker will state that their products will not work with KVM switches. If all above fails buy yourself a new set and be sure to leave the receiver in a port you will never use again and make it a temperament feature to that usb slot. If I were you I would try the first option, if it doesn't work there are people on ebay selling their old receivers as to other difficulties as their pets using the wireless keyboard as chew toys and they are in turn stuck with the receiver.

#Microsoft wireless keyboard 5000 v2.0 dongle replacement Bluetooth

I converted mine to Bluetooth with a Bluetooth dongle I had for my phone, but that's on a much more technical level and does require some knowledge and savvy or a background study in this area.

Although you will only be able to use one at a time and use the program to switch between the two accessories. They have extremely close if not almost the same frequency that they send and receive data through and from your pc.

#Microsoft wireless keyboard 5000 v2.0 dongle replacement software

If like my old set it came as a set in one box it is more than likely possible for you to download a software dongle that will allow you to use the one that you have left for your mouse or keyboard. One for my mouse and another for my keyboard.

Unifying keyboard and mouse dongle means that there is only one receiver for both of the wireless accessories instead of a receiver per accessory.įor example my wireless keyboard and mouse use one receiver that is plugged into one usb slot, whereas my previous ones each came with a receiver.