What’s The Difference Between a KVM Extender and KVM Over IP?

There is often a misconception of the difference between a KVM Extender and KVM Over IP. The general definition of a KVM Extender is a device that allows you to extend the distance between your console (Keyboard, Monitor, Mouse and other peripherals) and your computer. In that sense KVM Over IP technology is a KVM

Why is there such a price difference between switches?

There are KVM’s that range in price from $49 up to over $20,000 and that is a pretty big range for a KVM Switch. The reason for this is that KVM technology is such a broad area with many different options and technologies available therefore the price range is also very large. Here are some

KVM Extenders

Many people have the need to access a computer from a long distance away and are looking for a product that will allow them to do this. The exact route to go depends on the distance you need it to extend and exactly what you want to extend. There are four categories of KVM extension

Connecting Computers that Have USB and PS/2

Once question that we often hear involves using a mix of computers that support USB or PS/2 or even both types of peripherals. They want to know what the best switch would be for their setup and of course the answer is not an easy one. The best way to handle this situation is to

What Is A KVM Switch?

A KVM Switch is a piece of hardware that allows you to control multiple computers from a single Keyboard, Monitor and Mouse (KVM). There are a wide variety of KVM Switches that allow you to control different types of systems and in different ways. Here is a short list of the different types of KVM’s: