Keyboard not functioning with USB KVM switch

[NerdWermz]

Hello,

I have been searching around for my problem in here but haven't found anything that really pertains.

I'm running the latest Kubuntu 11.10 on my machine, and i decided to try a KVM switch as I always have multiple computers.

Video looks good, mouse works. But the keyboard does not function. I am just stuck at the log in screen unable to type my password in.

here is the KVM in question.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817802180

any useful info would be good, thank you.

[NerdWermz]

Worked on it more last night and two other versions of Ubuntu displayed the exact same behavior.

I RMA'd the KVM this morning.


Can anybody recommend a KVM that does work for them?

[VikingX]

New to this forum, so Cheers!
I'm using a IP KVM from minicom (http://minicom.com/kvm_smart116ip.htm)but it has VGA and not DVI. Maybe they have something for you...

[Stebra]

I've used KVM switches for several years, and although I haven't seen your specific issue, with just the keyboard not functioning (typically I've seen issues where no USB functions, not just the keyboard), but I would recommend checking out a connectpro switch. The UD-14+ is one that I use for DVI, but I used to have the VGA version as well. The USB is much more stable, it seems, than others. It has something to do with making computers think your keyboard/mouse are always directly connected, and no re-recognizing every time you switch ports.