IOGEAR 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch

Experience streamlined collaboration with IOGEAR’s 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch. This compact, high‑speed device lets you share up to four USB peripherals—such as keyboards, mice, printers, and portable hard drives—across four separate computers with the simple press of a button. Designed for busy workspaces, classrooms, or IT labs, this switch consolidates your USB peripherals, reduces cable clutter, and eliminates the need to constantly swap devices between machines. With USB 3.0 performance, you’ll enjoy fast data transfer rates, reliable connectivity, and a plug‑and‑play setup that doesn’t require special drivers. Whether you’re coordinating multiple workstations, configuring a testing environment, or supporting a hot‑desking arrangement, this 4x4 peripheral sharing switch delivers seamless control, flexible workflows, and scalable USB device management.

• Efficient 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing: Share four USB devices among four computers from a single hub-like switch. This enables you to assign each device to any of the connected PCs with a quick button press, reducing desk clutter and simplifying cross‑machine workflows.
• High‑speed USB 3.0 performance: Enjoy USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) data transfer with speeds up to 5 Gbps, delivering rapid access to external storage, high‑resolution printers, and other bandwidth‑hungry peripherals while keeping workflows smooth across multiple computers.
• Versatile compatibility for common peripherals: The switch is designed to work with a broad range of USB devices—keyboard, mouse, printers, external hard drives, scanners, USB hubs, and more—so you can centralize your peripherals without sacrificing device capability or performance.
• Easy, driver‑free operation with clear status indicators: Plug‑and‑play design means you can set up and start using the switch quickly. Front‑panel LED indicators show which PC is connected to each device, making it simple to manage connections at a glance.
• Portable, durable design for any workspace: The compact form factor keeps your desk tidy, while the sturdy build supports frequent rearrangement in dynamic environments such as classrooms, labs, or shared workstations.

Technical Details of IOGEAR 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch

• USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) interface with speeds up to 5 Gbps for fast data transfer across connected peripherals
• 4 upstream USB 3.0 ports to connect to four computers
• 4 downstream USB 3.0 ports to connect to four USB peripherals
• Plug‑and‑play operation with no driver installation required
• Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices to ensure broad device compatibility
• LED indicators for quick status checks of each PC‑to‑peripheral connection
• Compact, portable design suitable for desk‑top setups, classrooms, and IT labs

how to install IOGEAR 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch

• Place the IOGEAR 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch on your desk in a convenient, accessible location.
• Connect each computer to one of the four upstream USB 3.0 ports on the switch using standard USB 3.0 cables (one cable per PC).
• Connect up to four USB peripherals to the four downstream USB 3.0 ports on the switch. Each device should correspond to a port on the switch.
• Power on all computers and peripherals. The switch does not require a separate power supply for typical USB devices, but verify power needs if you’re using power‑hungry drives or devices.
• Use the front‑panel buttons to select which computer each connected device is routed to. The LED indicators will reflect the active connections so you can manage devices at a glance.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: How many devices and computers can this 4x4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch support?

  A: It supports four USB peripherals being shared among four different computers. Each device can be routed to any of the four connected PCs via the front‑panel controls.

• Q: Do I need any software or drivers to use this switch?

  A: No. The switch is designed for plug‑and‑play operation and does not require any additional software or driver installation for standard USB devices.

• Q: Will my USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices work with this 4x4 USB 3.0 switch?

  A: Yes. The device is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 peripherals, though you will not achieve USB 3.0 speeds when using older devices.

• Q: Can I hot‑swap devices or computers while the switch is in use?

  A: The switch supports standard USB hot‑swap behavior, but it is recommended to ensure devices are safely disconnected or switched using the front‑panel controls to avoid data loss.

• Q: Are there LED indicators to confirm which PC is connected to each device?

  A: Yes. The front‑panel LED indicators provide clear, real‑time status of each connected pair, helping you manage up to four devices across four computers with ease.