KVM switch TRENDNET TK-209K — 2-port USB KVM with VGA, 2048x1536, 1.2 m cables

The TRENDNET TK-209K is a wired 2-port USB KVM switch that enables control of two computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse and VGA monitor. The unit supports VGA video up to 2048 x 1536 pixels and includes 1.2 m integrated cables for each computer connection. The compact, bus-powered design (98 × 70 × 28 mm, 100 g) requires no external power adapter and is CE/FCC certified. Integrated audio and microphone ports allow one set of speakers and a microphone to be shared between two systems, removing the need to swap cables when switching between computers.

Advantages

The TK-209K combines keyboard, video, mouse and audio switching in a single compact device, conserving desk space and simplifying workstation setup. USB bus power eliminates a separate power supply, while included cables make installation fast and straightforward. Support for high VGA resolution ensures sharp display output, and multi-platform compatibility covers Windows, Linux and Mac systems. Built-in Auto-Scan, hot-key, push-button switching and optional software control provide flexible switching methods to suit different workflows.

Suitable for

• Small offices and home workstations that require sharing one console between two PCs
• Server closets and IT maintenance desks for quick access to two servers or workstations
• Multimedia setups where a single set of speakers and microphone must be shared
• Environments using mixed operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS)

Key specifications

• Number of ports: 2 computer ports
• Console connections: USB keyboard, USB mouse, VGA monitor
• Audio: single set of speaker output and microphone input for sharing
• Video resolution: up to 2048 × 1536 pixels (VGA)
• Cables: integrated 1.2 m KVM cables included for each computer
• Power: USB bus-powered (no external adapter required)
• Dimensions and weight: 98 × 70 × 28 mm, approx. 100 g
• Operating systems: Windows 98(SE)/ME/2000/XP/2003 Server, Linux, macOS
• Switching methods: push-button, user-definable hot-key (Windows only), auto-scan, Windows-based client software
• Plug & Play and hot-pluggable for live connection changes

How to use

Connect your VGA monitor, USB keyboard and USB mouse to the console ports on the TK-209K. Attach the integrated cables from each computer to the corresponding computer ports on the switch, and connect speaker and microphone lines if audio sharing is required. The unit draws power from a connected USB port, so no external power adapter is needed. Switch between connected computers using the front-panel push-button, the configurable hot-key sequence (Windows), auto-scan, or the Windows-based client software. The device is plug & play and supports hot-plugging, allowing you to add or remove systems without shutting down connected computers.

Usage recommendations

Place the TK-209K near your workstation where the integrated 1.2 m cables reach each computer without stretching. Use high-quality VGA cables and verify display settings on each computer to obtain the maximum supported resolution. For consistent mouse behavior across systems, enable compatible mouse drivers and test hot-key configuration on Windows machines before regular use.