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Belkin USB 4-Port Switch

Belkin USB 4-Port Switch: 4.0 stars; ( 24 reviews)

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Item: 480270
Model: F1U200V

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Ideal solution for sharing a printer or any USB device, with up to four USB computers

4 downstream USB ports
Support for virtually all high- and low-speed USB devices
Plug-and-play installation
Illuminated LEDs for high power and port-selection status
Pushbutton port selection
No power supply required

Compatible with Windows® 95 OSR2/98/2000/Me/XP Mac OS8.1 or higher, or Sun® systems with USB

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Belkin USB 4-Port Switch

4.1

(based on 24 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to set up (19)
Reliable (14)
Small (13)
Fast (12)
Easily expanded (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Desktop (16)
Home (14)
Small networks (11)

- Reviewer Profile:
- High bandwidth user (13), Low bandwidth user (7)
- Primary use:
- Business (14), Personal (8)

Most Liked Positive Review

Saves time switching computers.

I regularly use my laptop and desktop computers (Mac, of course!), sharing my Canon laser printer and and Canon photo printer. The simple change from one computer to another used top take a lot of time moving cables for my printers and external hard drives from one to another and a lot of wait time for the computer to recognize the new setup. Now, I simply select the computer (1,2,3 or 4) I am going to use and turn it on. The icons for the additional external hard drives are on my desktop and both printers are available for use as I choose.

Most Liked Negative Review

3rd Times the Charm????

As I wrote in the comments, it's easy to set up, but seemingly unreliable.
The only reason that I went back to this item was due to the fact that the ports o...Read complete review

As I wrote in the comments, it's easy to set up, but seemingly unreliable.
The only reason that I went back to this item was due to the fact that the ports on the back were what I needed for the church computer that we use.
This is the 3rd one of the same product that I have used. The last one lasted 1 year almost to the day. Then it stopped
working.

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 24 customers

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1/13/2012

1.0

NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS OS7

By beachbummin

from Rehoboth Beach, DE

Pros

Cons

Not OS7 compatible

Best Uses

Comments about Belkin USB 4-Port Switch:

Regardless of what you may read in the reviews here, this device WILL NOT WORK with Windows OS7 64 bit. I hooked it up to a multi function Canon ImageRunner iF 1025 and two DELL Optiplex 390s running Win OS7. Got a message on both CPUs says "Not recognized."

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10/7/2010

5.0

this is a great product!!!!

By Bonnie the teacher

from PA

About Me High bandwidth user

Pros

Easy To Set Up

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Belkin USB 4-Port Switch:

this switch is a plug and play, and worked on the multi platforms that I am running on 4 computers in the classroom. No set-up required!

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8/4/2010

5.0

Buy online and pick up at store

By rocco

from Madison WI

About Me Low bandwidth user

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fast
Reliable

Cons

Best Uses

Desktop
Home

Comments about Belkin USB 4-Port Switch:

works fine

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7/8/2010

1.0

Did not work with Windows 7!!!!

By Cynthia

from Mt. Juliet, TN

About Me High bandwidth user

Pros

Cons

Incompatible

Best Uses

Comments about Belkin USB 4-Port Switch:

Did not work as promised with Windows 7.

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3/27/2010

5.0

Simple and easy!

By Charlie

from Mohrsville Pa

About Me High bandwidth user

Pros

Easily Expanded
Easy To Set Up
Fast
Reliable
Small

Cons

Energy Inefficient

Best Uses

Desktop
Home

Comments about Belkin USB 4-Port Switch:

Easy to use

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12/29/2009

4.0

Works just as described

By murfman1949

from Atlanta, GA

About Me High bandwidth user

Pros

Easy To Set Up
Reliable
Small

Cons

It is a manual switch

Best Uses

Desktop
Home
Small Networks

Comments about Belkin USB 4-Port Switch:

I work in a small office and we use this to share our multifunction printer among several people.
It has never failed us and is easy to use. We leave it on the desk of one person who acts as the controller.

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Q:
Will this device work for two computers and a multifuctional printer?
Asked on 6/27/2011 by Anonymous
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  A:
  Yes, this device is good for sharing a multifuctional printer or any USB device, with up to four USB computers.
  Answered on 6/30/2011 by Stephen_C from Staples
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Will this product work with Windows 7?
Asked on 2/18/2011 by Anonymous
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  A:
  Yes, this is compatible.
  Answered on 2/23/2011 by Ally from Staples
- A:
  NO it is NOT! I just bought this today and both of my Window OS 7 machines said "Installation unsuccessful driver not recognized". Look on the specs...nowhere does the package or the online specs say this device is OS7 compatible. I took a chance and bought it based on the previous answer that incorrectly says it is. IT IS NOT!!! I am taking it back to Staples for a refund.
  Answered on 1/13/2012 by H2OSunNFun from Rehoboth Beach, DE
Q:
Is this the product I need to be able to run 2 screens with 2 keyboards/mouse for 1 hard drive? To switch from one screen to another?
Asked on 2/8/2011 by Dawn from Indpls., IN
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  A:
  This does not support monitors, unless the monitor happens to run on a USB connection. Most monitors use VGA, DVI, or HDMI connection types. If you need help locating an item to suit your needs, please call us at 800.333.3330.
  Answered on 2/16/2011 by Steve S. from Staples
Q:
Hello - trying to hook an non-networked printer with 2 other PC's - will this work? It has a parrallel port and another one that I currently connect to my usb.
Asked on 9/2/2010 by Anonymous
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  Yes, this will be compatible.
  Answered on 10/4/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
Q:
will this product work with mixed operating systems? Namely 2 computers using vista basic and one using xp?
Asked on 5/29/2010 by Anonymous
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  Yes, you will be able to use this item.
  Answered on 6/9/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
Q:
Can I share a monitor using this device? I have a pc and a laptop and I want to view the laptop screen on the monitor.
Asked on 5/29/2010 by Dennis from Simsbury CT
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  No, this is not the correct item. You should have a VGA port (reference item 837540) on the laptop to plug the monitor into.
  Answered on 6/9/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
Q:
I have 2 systems and 2 printers, will this work for me? Would like either system to print to either printer
Asked on 4/1/2010 by Redbyrd from Md
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  A:
  This will allow 1 printer to work on up to 4 pc's. if you have 2 printers and 2 computers the best way to allow both computers access to both printers is by networking the printers.
  Answered on 4/15/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
Q:
Do you need to buy additional cables for the hookup of this product?
Asked on 2/4/2010 by Kait from MA
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  No this comes with all the required cables.
  Answered on 2/26/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
Q:
Is this product compatible with Windows 7 and MacOS? In other words, could I share a printer with a Mac, a computer with Windows 7, and a computer with XP? Thanks.
Asked on 12/22/2009 by Harriet from NC
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  Yes it is compatible.
  Answered on 1/15/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
- A:
  They are completely wrong. It is not compatible with Windows 7, even says so on Belkin's web site. Too bad we didn't find that out until after we ordered the item.
  Answered on 11/9/2010 by DJK from NJ