USB Peripheral Switch diagnostics

Test what the browser can see. Know when it cannot.

Use keyboard, mouse and HID checks after switching to determine whether a peripheral reached the selected host before debugging vendor software.

Run these first

Relevant live checks

First diagnostic sequence

Do the high-signal checks before risky changes

  1. 1

    Test the device directly without the switch

  2. 2

    Try each switch port and host

  3. 3

    Check whether the switch supplies enough power for bus-powered devices

What DeviceOK/browser can help check
  • Observe input after host switching
  • Request compatible HID and USB devices in supported browsers
What this browser page cannot prove
  • Inspect switch electronics or power delivery
  • Guarantee compatibility with every USB device class