Plug your USB peripheral (e.g., a printer) into the output port and connect each computer to the input ports using standard USB A-to-B cables.
Assuming you have downloaded the NYK_USB_Sharing_Switch_Driver_Setup.zip file, follow this sequence exactly. Doing steps out of order is the #1 cause of failure. nyk usb sharing switch driver
Look at the bottom or back of your NYK switch. You will usually find a model number (e.g., NYK-SW201, NK-204, etc.) and a version number. Write this down. Plug your USB peripheral (e
| NYK Switch Type | Driver Required | Common OS Support | Notes | |----------------|----------------|-------------------|-------| | Basic 2-port / 4-port manual switch | ❌ No | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS | Works as a physical cable replacer | | USB 2.0 with LED + button | ❌ No | All OS with native USB stack | No driver installation needed | | USB 3.0 sharing switch with auto-sensing | ⚠️ Rarely | Windows only (if chipset: Prolific, Genesys Logic) | Driver only for advanced switching modes | | Model with remote switching software | ✅ Yes | Windows 7/10/11 | Vendor-provided .exe or .inf | Look at the bottom or back of your NYK switch
NYK-USB-DRV-2026-04-18 Subject: Driver identification, installation, and troubleshooting for NYK brand USB sharing switches Prepared for: General technical support / end-user query