GCS62 - Network switch IOGEAR - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	2-Port Cable KVM Switch with HDMI Support
Brand	IOGEAR
Model	GCS62 (GCS2HU/GCS62HU)
Number of Computer Ports	2
Console Video Port	HDMI (HD)
Console USB Ports	1 for keyboard, 1 for mouse
Console Audio Ports	Speaker (3.5mm) and Microphone (3.5mm)
Computer Connections	HDMI, USB (2), Audio (speaker/mic)
Dimensions (approx.)	8.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm
Weight (approx.)	150 g
Power Source	USB bus-powered from connected computers
Hotkey Sequences	[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl] [Ctrl]
Port Switching Methods	Remote switch button, mouse scroll wheel double-click, hotkeys
Supported Operating Systems	Windows Vista/7/8.1/10, Mac OS X or newer, Sun Solaris, Linux, UNIX
Mouse Emulation	On by default, can be toggled
Keyboard Emulation	On by default, can be toggled for gaming keyboards
Mac Keyboard Emulation	Supported via hotkey [F2]
Autoscan Interval	Configurable: 3, 5 (default), 10, or 20 seconds
Firmware Upgrade	Yes, via USB connection and utility from iogear.com
LED Indicators	Green for active port; both flashing during firmware upgrade
Compliance	FCC Part 15 Class B
Maintenance	Keep dry, clean with a soft dry cloth
Spare Parts / Repairability	No user-serviceable parts; contact support for issues
Warranty	Limited warranty, terms in manual

Frequently Asked Questions - GCS62 IOGEAR

How do I switch between computers using the KVM switch?

You can switch ports via the remote switch button (press once to switch to the next port), by double-clicking the mouse scroll wheel (requires Mouse Emulation and Mouse Port-Switching enabled), or by using hotkey commands. The default hotkey sequence is [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] followed by a command key (e.g., [Enter] to switch to the next port).

What is the default hotkey sequence and how can I change it?

The default hotkey sequence is [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]. To change it to [Ctrl] [Ctrl], press and hold the remote switch button for 3 seconds. Press and hold again to revert. You can also use the hotkey [x] [Enter] to toggle between the two sequences after entering hotkey mode.

How do I enable Mac keyboard emulation?

With the hotkey sequence activated ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]), press [F2] [Enter] to enable Mac keyboard emulation. This maps PC keys to Mac functions as detailed in the manual (e.g., [Print Screen] becomes F13).

How can I reset the KVM switch to factory default settings?

Enter hotkey mode by pressing [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] (or [Ctrl] [Ctrl] if changed), then press [r] [Enter]. This resets all settings, including autoscan interval, hotkey sequence, mouse and keyboard emulation, and port-switching functions to defaults.

My keyboard or mouse is not working correctly. What can I do?

First, try performing a USB keyboard and mouse reset: enter hotkey mode and press [F5] [Enter] (or [Ctrl] [Ctrl] + [F5] [Enter] if alternative sequence used). If the issue persists, check that keyboard and mouse emulation are enabled (use [m] [Enter] for mouse and [n] [Enter] for keyboard). For gaming keyboards, you may need to disable keyboard emulation.

Does the KVM switch support audio?

Yes, the KVM switch supports both speaker and microphone audio. Connect your powered speakers to the console speaker port and microphone to the console mic port. Audio focus can be switched separately from KVM focus using hotkeys [s] [Enter] (switch audio focus only) or together with [Enter].

How do I update the firmware on my IOGEAR GCS62?

Download the latest firmware from www.iogear.com. Disconnect all computers from the KVM. Press and hold the remote switch button while connecting two USB cables from the KVM to a powered computer (the one used for upgrade). Release the button when both LEDs flash. Windows will install drivers. Run the firmware upgrade utility, accept the license, select the device, and follow on-screen prompts. The KVM will reset automatically after completion.

What do the LED indicators mean?

A solid green LED indicates which port (PC 1 or PC 2) is currently active. When both LEDs flash simultaneously, the KVM is in Firmware Upgrade Mode.

Can I use a wireless keyboard or mouse with this KVM?

Yes, as long as the wireless receiver connects via USB. Connect the receiver to the console USB keyboard or mouse port. For sharing peripherals between computers, you can use a powered USB hub connected to the console mouse port (advanced installation). Note that mouse emulation may need to be disabled for proper hub operation.

Is there a way to automatically scan between computers?

Yes, activate Autoscan Mode by entering hotkey mode and pressing [a] [Enter] to toggle every 5 seconds (default). For custom intervals, use [a] [Enter] [n] where n is 1 (3 sec), 2 (5 sec), 3 (10 sec), or 4 (20 sec). Exit by pressing any key.

USER MANUAL GCS62 IOGEAR

2-Port Cable KVM Switch with HDMI® Support

GCS2HU/GCS62HU

PART NO. M1130-a

www.iogear.com

© 2023 IOGEAR® Part No. M1130-a

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Table of Contents

Package Contents 4

System Requirements 5

Overview 6

Standard Installation 7

Advanced Installation 9

LED Indication 12

Port Switching 13

Hotkeys Summary Table 14

Hotkeys Summary Table Cont. 15

Autoscan Interval Table 16

Mac Keyboard Emulation 17

Factory Default Settings 18

Firmware Upgrade 19

Upgrade Fail 23

Compliance Information 24

Limited Warranty 25

Contact 26

Package Contents

• 1 x 2-Port Cable KVM Switch with HDMI Support
- 1 x Manual
- 1 x Warranty Card

System Requirements

Console

• 1 x HDMI display
  • 1 x Standard 104 Key wired USB keyboard
• 1 x Standard 2 or 3 button wired mouse
• Powered speakers and microphone (optional)

Computers

• 1 x HD port
• 2 x USB ports
  • 3.5mm audio ports (optional)

Operating System

• Windows Vista ®
• Windows ^® 7
• Windows ^® 8.1
• Windows ^® 10
  • Mac OS ^® X or greater
  • Sun Solaris workstation
• Linux ^® , UNIX and other USB supported systems*

*Additional drivers and support may be needed

Overview

1. PC 1 LED
2. PC 2 LED
3. Console USB Mouse Port
4. Console HD Port
5. Console USB Keyboard Port
6. Console Speaker Port

7. Console Microphone Port

8. CPU Audio connector

9. CPU USB Keyboard connector
10. CPU HD connection
11. CPU USB Keyboard connector
12. CPU Microphone connector
13. Remote Switch Button

Standard Installation

Step 1

Please make sure your computers and monitor are powered off before you start.

Step2

Connect the HD cable from your monitor to the console HD monitor port. Then, turn on the monitor.

Step 3

Connect your USB keyboard and mouse to the console USB keyboard port and console USB mouse port.

Step 4

Connect your powered speaker and microphone to the console audio port and console microphone port.

Diagram of a computer setup with connected devices including monitor, keyboard, mouse, and cable (no text or labels visible)

Step 5

Connect a set of your molded KVM cable to each of your computers – HD cable to the HD output, USB cables to open USB ports from your computer, audio cable to your audio output and mic. cable to the mic. Input.

Final Step

Turn on your computers.

Advanced Installation

Step 1

Please make sure your computers and monitor are powered off before you start.

Step2

Connect the HD cable from your monitor to the console HD monitor port. Then, turn on the monitor.

Step 3

Connect your USB keyboard to the console USB keyboard port.

Step 4

Connect a powered USB hub to the console mouse port, then connect the mouse to any available USB port in the hub. Then, connect any peripherals that you want to share between your computers to the other available USB ports in the hub.

Note: Please make sure mouse emulation has been disabled for this setup to function correctly.

Step 5

Connect your powered speaker and mic. to the console audio port and console mic. port.

Diagram of a computer setup with connected devices and a monitor, no visible text or symbols

Step 6

Connect a set of your molded KVM cable to each of your computers – HD cable to the HD output, USB cables to open USB ports from your computer, audio cable to your audio output and mic. cable to the mic. input.

Final Step

Turn on your computers.

graph TD
    A["Desktop System"] --> B["Central Device"]
    C["Computer"] --> B
    D["User Interface"] --> B
    E["USB"] --> B
    F["Power"] --> B
    G["External Display"] --> B
    H["Smart Speaker"] --> B
    I["Microcontroller"] --> B
    J["Display Monitor"] --> B
    K["Computer monitor"] --> B

LED Indication

• LED will light up in Green indicating port on focus.
• Both LEDs will be flashing together when the KVM is in Firmware Upgrade Mode.

Port Switching

You can switch port via remote switch button, mouse or hotkey commands.

Port Switching via Remote Switch Button

Simply press the remote switch button once to switch focus to the next port.

Port Switching via Mouse

Simply press scroll wheel button twice rapidly to switch focus to the next port.*

*Note: This feature requires a mouse that has a scroll wheel. Also, this feature can only be used when both Mouse Emulation Mode and Mouse Port-Switching Mode are enabled.

Port Switching via Hotkey Commands

To trigger a Hotkey Mode, simply press [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]. Please refer to Hotkey Summary Table for details.

**Note: If there is a conflict using [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] sequence, you can change to the alternative sequence [Ctrl] [Ctrl] by press and holding the remote switch button for 3 seconds. When you press and hold the remote switch button for 3 second when the sequence is [Ctrl] [Ctrl], it will change the sequence back to [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock].

Hotkeys Summary Table

Hotkey combination Description

	[Enter] Switch KVM and audio focus to the next port
	[k] [Enter] Switch KVM focus to the next port
	[s] [Enter] Switch audio focus to the next port
	[a] [Enter]	Activate Autoscan Mode. It will toggle between the two computers every 5 seconds
[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]+ or	[a] [Enter] [n]	Activate Autoscan Mode. It will toggle between the two computers with the specific time depending on the interval [n] that you have input. Please see Autoscan Interval Table for details.
[Ctrl] [Ctrl]* +	[x] [Enter] Change hotkey sequence to the alternative sequence
	[m] [Enter] Enable/disable mouse emulation
*Note: If alternative hotkey sequence is chosen	[n] [Enter]	Enable/disable Keyboard emulationNote: Disabling keyboard emulation allows the use of gaming keyboards.
	[d] [Enter] Capture and store monitor's EDID on specific port
	[w] [Enter]	Enable/disable mouse port-switching functionNote: If you enable this feature when Mouse Emulation Mode is disabled, Mouse Emulation Mode will be enabled automatically
	[F2] [Enter] Enable Mac keyboard emulation

Hotkeys Summary Table Cont.

Hotkey combination Description

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] + or	[F4] [Enter]	List out current settingsNote: Please have a Notepad or word document opened before you trigger this function.
[Ctrl] [Ctrl]* +	[F5] [Enter] Perform a USB keyboard and mouse reset
*Note: If alternative hotkey sequence is chosen	[F6][nn][Enter]	Sets the keyboard language layout.Note: nn is a two digit number that represents one of the following keyboard languages. US English 33; French 08; Japanese 15.
	[F10] [Enter] Auto detect keyboard operating system
	[r] [Enter] Resets to factory default settings

Autoscan Interval Table

n Description

1 3 seconds
2 5 seconds (default)
3 10 seconds
4 20 seconds

Mac Keyboard Emulation

The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below.

PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard

[Shift] Shift

[Crtl] Ctrl

#

[Ctrl] [1]

[Ctrl] [2]

[Ctrl] [3]

[Ctrl] [4]

[Alt] Alt

[Print Screen] F13

[Scroll Lock] F14

=

[Enter] Return

[Backspace] Delete

[Insert] Help

[Ctrl]

*Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the second key.

Factory Default Settings

Function Default Setting

Autoscan Interval 5 seconds

Hotkeys [Scroll Lock] [ Scroll Lock]

Keyboard Operating Platform PC compatible

Mouse Emulation On

Mouse Port-Switching Off

Keyboard Emulation On

Firmware Upgrade

Note: In order to perform a firmware upgrade, you need to use a computer that's not connected to the KVM.

Step 1

Go to www.iogear.com to download the latest available firmware or the specific firmware that you wish to upgrade to.

Step 2

Please disconnect all computers from the KVM.

Step 3

Press and hold the remote switch button of the KVM while connecting the 2 USB connections of a set of KVM cable to the computer that you will use to perform the firmware upgrade. When you see the 2 LEDs are flashing on the KVM, you can now release the remote switch button.

Note: The computer that you use to perform the firmware upgrade must be powered on be before you connect the 2 USB connections to it.

Step 4

Windows will now install all the required drivers. You may see the below message popup in tray icon area.

Step 5

After you see the below message "Your new hardware is installed and ready to use.", extract the downloaded file with WinRAR or compatible software. Then double click on the execute file to begin with the Firmware Upgrade Utility.

Step 6

Read the License Agreement and click "I Agree" then click "Next" if you wish to continue with the firmware upgrade. Otherwise, click "Cancel" to exit.

Step 7

Choose the correct KVM that you wish to perform firmware upgrade from the "Device List" and then click "Next" to continue. Then the Firmware Upgrade Utility will verify if there is a KVM connected to the computer by the firmware upgrade cable. (Check Firmware Version checkbox is optional)

Step 8

If you have checked the "Check Firmware Version" checkbox, then the utility will check the current firmware that is on your KVM. If the current firmware is newer than the firmware that you wish to upgrade to, a window will popup and prompt you to ask if you wish to proceed. Simply click "Yes" to start the upgrade and "No" to cancel the upgrade.

Note: If you did not check the "Check Firmware Version" checkbox, utility will perform the upgrade automatically no matter what version of firmware you have in the KVM.

Step 9

When the firmware upgrade is done, you will see "Firmware upgrade OK" in the "Status Messages" window. Then simply click "Finish" to complete the whole firmware upgrade process.

Final Step

Now the KVM will reset by itself and it will be ready for usage after the reset.

Upgrade Fail

Unplug the 2 USB connections from your computer that has performed the firmware upgrade. Then, repeat the firmware upgrade process by following the procedure of Firmware Upgrade section starting from step 3.

Compliance Information

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Limited Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For further inquiries please contact IOGEAR.

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