The 2-Way USB Manual Switch enables two PCs easily share one USB device such as a printer, scanner, or hard drive. No more plugging and unplugging between your computers.

Features:

To share a usb peripheral like a USB camera, printer, keyboard, mouse, scanner, or modem.
You will need one USB A-B cable from each computer to the switch box.
And another A-B cable from your device to the switch.
The USB switch box pictured has 2 B type connectors and 1 A type connector.

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I need to connect TWO USB check scanners to ONE computer and be able to switch between them. Will this switch do that?

Question by: Roger on Sep 17, 2018, 3:07 PM

Yes it will

Answer by: Andrew - Product Management on Sep 17, 2018, 3:14 PM

I want to connect two usb microphones to one computer and use this switch to flip between them. Will this switch do it?

Question by: Greg on May 10, 2020, 5:16 PM

Yes. This will work, but depending on the connectors on your microphones you my need some adapters. Call 1-833-519-9521 if you would like further assistance.

Answer by: David Gust on May 11, 2020, 8:30 AM

Can I connect a USB (4) hub to this so I can share more than one device between two computers? Thanks.

Question by: Nate on Jun 24, 2019, 11:10 PM

Yes, that should work. If for some reason it doesn't, here is our return policy: https://www.showmecables.com/returns

Answer by: Jeff - ProductManagement on Jun 25, 2019, 7:17 AM

I need to connect a keyboard and mouse to two different computers will this work?

Question by: Kiel on Apr 3, 2019, 10:01 AM

Yes it will.

Answer by: Jeff Johnston on Apr 3, 2019, 10:09 AM

Frequent Q&A

Q: What’s the difference between a switch and a splitter?

A: A switch allows you to connect multiple video sources to 1 display. A splitter allows you to take the video from one source and then display it on multiple displays depending on how many outputs the splitter has.

Resources

USB Connector Guide
Connector Type	Picture	Common Use
USB 2.0 A Male		Commonly plugged into the USB port on a computer
USB 2.0 A Female		Commonly used for extending the length of an existing USB cable. USB A Male is able to plug into this connector
USB 2.0 B Male		Commonly used on a printer external hard drive and other USB Devices
USB 2.0 Micro Male		Commonly used on new smartphones and other USB devices
USB 2.0 Mini Male		Commonly used on cell phones digital cameras and GPS devices
USB 2.0 Mini Female		Commonly used to extend the length of an existing USB mini cable
USB 3.0 A Male		Commonly used on USB 3.0 devices
USB 3.0 B Male		Commonly used on USB 3.0 printers and other USB devices
USB 3.0 Micro		Commonly used on USB 3.0 hubs and other devices

Specification

Features & Specs
Number of Inputs:	Number of Inputs supported by the switch ?	2
Input Connector Type:	Type of Connector on the input side of the switch box?	2x USB B Female
Output Connector Type	Type of Connector on the output side of the switch box ?	1x USB A Male
Switch Mechanism	Method used to switch between inputs?	Push Button