Can the same kbd/mouse use two USB dongles at once?

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Can the same kbd/mouse use two USB dongles at once?

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i have a wireless kbd/mouse with dongle, and want another dongle to use them in a second device several meters appart. it will reduce clutter if i only have one set. i was hoping i could read the password and use a dumb dongle with it to make it work. running long usb cables on the floor is not desired, tho' it would prob work, with a usb manually switched hub? i want a mouse/kbd on my non otg phone, and a splitter cable is hard to find, unless an otg cable/plug works in a non otg socket? thx.

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Re: pls, how do i get dongle password?

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Hiya

When you say "wireless" is this an IR or Bluetooth adapter?

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Re: Can the same kbd/mouse use two USB dongles at once?

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do not know if bt or wifi. not IR. does not show on bt nor wifi scan. a cheap, small, wireless usb dongle, somehow unique/dedicated. do not know how. range >= 3m. prob quite slow, as only mouse/kbd to work on. bi-directional, as kbd LED's dependent on good connection? sorry, that's all i know abt it. no packaging.

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Re: Can the same kbd/mouse use two USB dongles at once?

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In terminal type in the following command to identify your usb device

lsusb

It will display all the USB devices attached to your PC.

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