How can I control two computers using one keyboard and mouse?
The computers are similar and are located within a stones throw of each other – on each side of my workbench. I would like to input to them using the same keyboard and mouse. What software and hardware should I use?
?Both computers use Intel Pentium II & III processors, and have 512MB SDRAM installed.
?The operating system on both machines will be Windows XP Professional.
?The motherboards are both made by Tyan. One is an S1854 (-A) Trinity 400 (6 PCI, 1 AGP, 3 DIMM) and the other a Tyan S1836 Thunder UANGR (2 slot 1, 6 PCI, 1 AGP, 4 DIMM).
? The Video Adapter on both machines are the same, All-In-Wonder 128 AGP (32 MB),3D Accelerator ATI Rage128 GL.
? The machines are connected to a LAN using Fast Ethernet Adapters, and have identical COM1, COM2, and LPT1 ports.
Where they differ is the USB ports:
?? The Trinity has a Generic USB Hub with four connectors v1.1. I use them to transfer-in still images and sound recordings, and I also have a printer and optical mouse there now.
? The Thunder 100 has a PCI card with three USB connectors V2.0. Connected to it are: CDW, tape, and A/D converter which ahs a VCR connected to it.
? There are no devices connected to the COM and LPT ports on either machine.
Keyboard Properties
Keyboard Name: Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Keyboard Type: IBM enhanced (101- or 102-key) Keyboard Layout US
ANSI Code Page 1252 – Western European (Windows)
OEM Code Page 437
Repeat Delay 1
Repeat Rate 22
Mouse Properties
Microsoft USB Wireless Optical Mouse(IntelliPoint)
Mouse Buttons 3
Mouse Hand Right
Pointer Speed 1
Double-Click Time 688 msec
X/Y Threshold 7 / 0
Wheel Scroll Lines 3
