The ATEN US3344 is an excellent 4 - port USB 3.1 Gen1 peripheral sharing device. It enables users to share four USB devices among 4 different general computers via USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type - B to Type - A cables. This device offers a tidy installation as the connecting cables are bundled, saving you the cost of buying extra USB cables. Included in the package is an additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type - B to Type - C cable, which allows connection to USB - C computers, providing flexible and cost - effective use for laptops and tablets with USB - C ports. Key features include allowing 4 computers to share 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 devices, simple port selection via a remote port selector, USB 3.1 Gen1 compliance with up to 5Gbps data transfer rates, LED indicators for active computers, over - current protection, a micro USB power jack for extra power, bus - powered operation without an external power supply, plug - and - play functionality without drivers or an external power adapter, and support for multiple platforms like Windows, Linux, and Mac. Technical specs cover 4 computer connections, a remote port selector for port selection, specific connectors for computers and devices, cable lengths, LED details, environmental conditions, and physical properties such as a plastic housing, a weight of 0.13 kg (0.29 lb), and dimensions of 9.37 x 9.30 x 2.68 cm (3.69 x 3.66 x 1.06 in.).
Using the ATEN US3344 is a breeze. First, connect your four computers to the 4 USB Type - B Female connectors on the device. Then, connect your four USB devices to the 4 USB Type - A Female connectors. If you have a USB - C computer, you can use the included USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type - B to Type - C cable. To select which computer has access to the USB devices, use the remote port selector. The LEDs on the device will show you which computer is currently active. When it comes to power, the device is bus - powered, so you don't need an external power supply. But if you want, you can use the micro USB power jack for additional power. Remember to keep the device within the operating temperature range of 0 - 40C and the storage temperature range of - 20 - 60C. Also, the humidity should be between 0 - 80% RH and non - condensing. For maintenance, just keep the plastic housing clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it down. And that's all you need to know to get the most out of your ATEN US3344.
