A 2-port USB 2.0 printer auto-sharing switch is a hardware device featuring two USB Type-B ports (which connect to two different computers) and one USB Type-A port (which connects to the printer).
Before diving into drivers, let’s decode the jargon. A 2-port USB 2
Connect your printer to the port on the switch using a standard USB cable. Connect Computer A to USB Port 1 on the switch. Connect Computer B to USB Port 2 on the switch. Step 2: Install the Printer Driver First Connect Computer A to USB Port 1 on the switch
: Quickly switching the active connection using keyboard shortcuts, such as Ctrl + F11 . | Feature | IOGEAR GUB211W6 / GUB211 |
| Feature | IOGEAR GUB211W6 / GUB211 | ATEN US221A | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | | Switching Methods | Auto (software), Manual (software) | Auto, Manual (push button & software) | | LED Indicators | Active-port LED | Focus and selected port LEDs | | OS Support | Windows up to 10 (1809), macOS up to 10.13.3 | Windows & macOS | | Power Source | Bus-powered (no external adapter needed) | Bus-powered | | Key Extra | Includes two 5ft USB cables | Buzzer indicates switching success |