Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide
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C A B L I N G
To connect cables:
1
Connect the mouse, keyboard, and video cables to the
appropriate switch connectors. Note that all keyboard and
mouse cables are 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 style, and all the video
cables are 15-pin VGA/SVGA style. (These connectors are
located on the left rear of each of the switch boxes.)
2
Decide which computer is to be connected to port 1. Connect
the computer’s mouse to the appropriate connector beneath
the port labeled 1. Connect the computer’s keyboard to the
appropriate connector. Connect the computer’s monitor to the
15-pin VGA connector. Bundle and label the cables for easy
identification.
3
Repeat step 2 for all remaining computers to be connected to
the switch box.
4
Connect the power cord to the switch box.
Connecting the Cables
Figures 1 and 2 show the location of the keyboard, monitor and
mouse ports for each of the switch boxes.
Figure 1. 4-Port connectors
Figure 2. 8-Port connectors
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