IOGEAR 2×4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch, GUS432
$84.40
Last updated on February 24, 2025 2:16 am Details
- Share four USB peripheral devices between two computers
- Easily switch devices from on computer to another with the press of a button
- Usb 3.0 Compliant, supporting data transfer rates of up to 5gbps
- Led indicates which computer is active
- Over-Current protection
Specification: IOGEAR 2×4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch, GUS432
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IOGEAR 2×4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch, GUS432
$84.40
JESUS S. –
Lo utilizo para compartir teclado y raton (ambos logitech retroiluminados) entre dos PC. Me decidi por este modelo porque me gusta mucho que el botón este separado del switch, casi todos los demás lo tienen en el propio dispositivo lo que te obliga a tenerlo encima de la mesa con más lio de cables.
Joel R. –
Been using this switch for a couple weeks now. My goal is to share my Corsair mechanical keyboard and Corsair gaming mouse between a desktop machine and a laptop. Setup makes total sense – connect the KB and mouse (and up to 2 other USB devices) to one side of the switch, and then use the included cables to connect the other side of the switch to the desktop and laptop. A wired button allows easy toggling between laptop and desktop. LEDs on the switch indicate which computer is “active”, although I would prefer the indicators to be on the toggle button for easier visibility.
I will mention that I had better success connecting the switch DIRECTLY to a USB port on my laptop rather than through a hub/dock. I’m not sure if it is the fault of the switch or my hub or my peripherals but I thought I would mention it in case someone is considering a similar setup.
Simon –
I bought the GUS4C2. I’ve installed it on my home PC. I got a security warning from SmartScreen that says Publisher is not defined. I couldn’t installed it on my work PC, because Symantec AV didn’t let me.
Without the software, transition is not seamless and required the switch button. With the switch there is a delay when moving back and forth a computer.
For my need I had to use other cable then the 2 that came with i. Both are USB-C to USB-C. I had to find a USB-C to USB-A in order to plug my home PC.
Bil –
I use this to switch one keyboard/mouse between a Windows 7 laptop and Linux Mint desktop. It switches immediately to linux, Windows sometimes takes a couple of seconds to recognize the peripherals. A design improvement would be to replace the peripherals with fakes so the OS didn’t have to do anything. That might be too complex and drive the price up. For what it does, it seems pricey.
These are small quibbles. I am happy with the reduced desk clutter and would buy again. Also will look at the other products in IOGear’s lineup.
JHzlwd –
Considering for how long USB 3 has been around it’s odd how such a useful product like this is so difficult to find. There are lots of “2 to 1” units but not many like this. The GUS434 is for people like me (and Al Gore) who have several computers on their desktop and need to share USB peripherals easily among those computers. You connect up to 4 peripherals and then can switch these (as a group, not singly) to any one at a time of up to four computers. This avoids the frequent (in my case, anyway) annoyance of cable swapping or unreliable cascading of “2 to 1” units. It’s a real relief having found this. IOGEAR includes all the long cables you will need for attaching your PC’s.
A couple of things to note:
1 – The unit has no dongle so must draw power from the target PC’s USB bus. If your peripherals also require bus power, it’s possible there might not be enough. Self-powered peripherals like large disk drives and scanners will always be OK. Many dongle-less devices such as card readers draw negligible power and will not pose a challenge.
2 – The PC selector is a button on a small box connected by a very long cord to the unit. This facilitates flexible placement of the unit but means another wire running across your desk. I like this feature but some might have preferred a switch on the box itself.
3 – Someone is going t ask “Why not just network your peripherals with the numerous adapters out there?” I have tried this but networking robs your peripherals (especially USB 3 drives) of their speed. Just way too slow. This unit preserves the performance you paid for in going USB 3.
Might seem pricey for what amounts to a switchable hub but if you have multiple computers, worth every penny.
I’m betting Al Gore already has one 😉 Easy 5 stars.
Ich Bins –
Das Gerät wird verwendet um dieselbe Maus & Tastatur für einen Laptop und für einen PC verwenden zu können. Und was soll man sagen: Das funktioniert einwandfrei – ein Druck auf den Umschaltknopf, es vergehen wenige Sekunden und man steuert das gewünschte Gerät. Es ist keine zusätzliche Software oder ähnliches notwendig.
Kleine Bonusinfo:
Ich habe erst überlegt einen KVM Switch (also mit Monitorumschaltung) zu kaufen – diese Geräte sind aber teurer und in meinem Fall überhaupt nicht notwendig, da der Monitor mehrere Anschlüsse hat und der Screen selbst erkennt an welchem Anschluss gerade Input anliegt (bei mir ist der PC am DisplayPort und der Laptop am HDMI angeschlossen).
Hugo Rogelio Salinas Cano –
Excelente dispositivo de buena calidad, no se necesito configuracion solo conectar y usar.
Chriske –
I was intending to have both the mouse and keyboard connected to swap between 2 PC’s and a phone dock.
But the Windows PC is a little slow in switching, so was not workable for the mouse.
Now only switch the keyboard and have 3 mice on my desk.
Wish the selection was visible on the button as the switcher is under my desk.
Have now to rely on my keyboard when I forgot where it’s connected, as it goes dark in the unused 4th position.
Other than that I’m pleased with the solution.
Another customer –
I purchased this “switch” used with Amazon Prime for 25$cad instead of 70$, so good deal there.
It does exactly what it’s supposed to do but full price is a little too expensive in my book.
I use it as a keyboard+mouse switch between 2 computers (I didn’t need monitor switching). I also plugged in some LED lighting that I already had for desk illumination, and when i press the button to switch, I have a visual acknowlegment that i properly pressed because my LEDs flicker (off/on) real quick when I do (side effect that I actually like). All cables were long enough for my needs (around 3 feet) but you might need longer ones. The cable for the trigger button is about 6 feet long. I would buy again for around 20-30$, but not full price.
***Update: After over a week of using it, I decided to return it. Sometimes when switching from 1 PC to the other it doesn’t register the equipment plugged into it. Happens 1-2 times per day. This happens when I switch from a Windows 10 PC to a Windows 7 PC. Problem is, since I use it as a keyboard and mouse switch, I can no longer do anything on the Win7 PC except hard reboot (power off and on again with power button). I can’t keep it if it’s going to do that…
Charles Menezes –
I bought this to be able to switch my keyboard and mouse from my desktop to laptop. For whatever reason, it caused my keyboard to lag and drop key strokes or repeat the same keystroke multiple times. As well, my wireless mouse would cut out randomly and lose connection. I tried removing the mouse from the hub and the issue seems to have disappeared. However, the hub is now no longer being used for it’s intended purpose. I’m most likely going to return it.
I was disappointed that a USB hub that cost this much would have these issues. A older Usb 2 switch never gave me any issues with keyboard and mouse switching.
BJD –
There’s not much to say about this device, it does exactly what you need it too. Not needing an external power connection is nice (although there is one available if needed) and the switching is flawless. The mini switch button is a great touch and I imagine perfect for some set ups.
Only two minor gripes:
– there’s no switch on the box itself that I can see. So if you damage the little switch or the long cord it uses that could be it for the whole unit.
– not a dig at Iogear specifically, but as at June 21 USB 3.0 boxes are more than double the cost of USB 2.0. If you buy this unit be prepared for it to drop in price over time.
James –
Been using it to switch between work and personal PC at home for about a month and a half now and has worked flawlessly, no random disconnects like other similar products I’ve tried.
Edit: still working great after almost a year of using it multiple times a day