Product Description

The ATEN US4322 is a compact USB peripheral sharing switch designed for dual-computer workstations, shared office desks, home offices, gaming setups and IT support environments.

It allows up to two USB Type-A peripherals to be shared between two computers equipped with compatible USB Type-A connections. Suitable peripherals can include a keyboard, mouse, printer, USB headset, camera, scanner, USB flash drive or external storage device.

The US4322 supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, allowing users to transfer files and access compatible high-speed USB devices efficiently.

ATEN InstaSync technology provides fast switching of USB control between the two connected computers. The active computer is selected using the built-in pushbutton on the unit, while orange LED indicators show which computer currently controls the shared peripherals.

Plug-and-play operation allows the switch to work with compatible Windows, macOS and Linux systems without requiring additional drivers or software. Its hot-pluggable design allows compatible computers and peripherals to be connected or removed without shutting down the switch.

Only one connected computer can control the shared USB peripherals at a time.

Key Features

• Allows two computers to share up to two USB peripherals
• Includes two USB Type-A computer connections
• Includes two USB Type-A peripheral ports
• Supports USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Supports data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps
• ATEN InstaSync technology supports fast USB control switching
• Built-in pushbutton provides one-button computer selection
• Orange LED indicators show the selected computer
• Plug-and-play operation
• No additional drivers or software required
• Hot-pluggable design
• Compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux
• Includes two USB Type-A to Type-A host cables
• Compact and lightweight plastic enclosure
• Integrated accent lighting
• Suitable for home offices and shared workstations
• Suitable for gaming and dual-computer setups
• Suitable for IT support and professional computer environments

Specifications

Compatibility

Compatible host devices include:

• Desktop computers with USB Type-A ports
• Laptops with USB Type-A ports
• Compatible Windows computers
• Compatible macOS computers
• Compatible Linux computers

Compatible USB peripherals can include:

• Keyboards
• Mice
• Printers
• Scanners
• USB headsets
• USB cameras
• USB flash drives
• External storage devices
• Other compatible USB peripherals

Both computers must have compatible USB Type-A connections.

Only one connected computer can control the shared USB peripherals at a time. The active computer is selected using the pushbutton on the unit.

Data transfer speeds depend on the connected computers, USB peripherals, cables and operating environment. All connected equipment must support USB 3.2 Gen 1 to achieve transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps.

Peripheral performance may be limited by the slowest USB standard supported by the connected computer, peripheral or cable.

The US4322 is designed for USB peripheral and data sharing. It does not provide video output, network connectivity or USB Power Delivery charging.

What’s in the Box

• 1 × ATEN US4322 2 x 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Sharing Switch
• 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A to Type-A Cables, 1.5m Each

Peripheral cables and USB devices are not included unless specified above.

Warranty

ATEN Limited Manufacturer Warranty

Sustainability

The ATEN US4322 allows two computers to share the same compatible USB peripherals, helping reduce the need for duplicate keyboards, mice, storage devices and other equipment in shared workspaces.