IOGEAR

IOGEAR GUS402

Name: IOGEAR GUS402 (2x4 USB Peripheral Sharing Switch / $39.95)
Brand: IOGEAR
SKU: GUS402

Expert rating6 / 10

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Manufacturer: IOGEAR Last updated: September 12, 2026

IOGEAR GUS402 (2x4 USB Peripheral Sharing Switch / $39.95) Review

The IOGEAR GUS402 is a 2-computer by 4-device USB peripheral sharing switch with pushbutton control and no video switching, priced at $39.95.

This is the cheapest product in this entire batch, and for good reason: it only switches USB peripherals like a shared printer or scanner between two PCs, with no video path at all - buyers looking for a true KVM switch need one of the video-capable models elsewhere in this catalog.

USB Sharing, Not a KVM Switch

The GUS402 shares up to 4 USB devices - a printer, scanner, or external drive - between two computers, but carries no video switching whatsoever, making it a peripheral-sharing accessory rather than a true keyboard-video-mouse switch.

The Cheapest Way to Share a Printer Between Two PCs

For the narrow case of two computers needing to share USB peripherals without a network print server, the GUS402's low price makes it an easy add-on next to a real KVM switch, not a replacement for one.

Comparison to Alternatives

Versus the ATEN CS84U - a genuine 4-port VGA KVM switch with keyboard/video/mouse switching, the right choice when video needs to switch too. Versus the ATEN CS2312 - a 2-port VGA/USB KVM switch that handles both video and USB peripherals in one unit. Versus the NTI VOPEX-USBH-2 - a true 2-port video KVM splitter/switch, unlike the GUS402's USB-only scope.

Specifications

Design

Port Count	2
Switching Method	Pushbutton USB peripheral switching (no video)

Video & Features

Video Standard	N/A (USB peripheral sharing only, no video path)
USB Hub Ports	4
Audio Support	No

In the box and price

Price	39.95 USD

Brand	IOGEAR
Model	GUS402

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating6 / 10

A cheap, effective USB peripheral sharer, but not a substitute for an actual KVM switch.

Best for

Two-PC desks needing to share a printer, scanner, or external drive without a network print server
Budget add-ons alongside an existing KVM switch that doesn't handle USB peripheral sharing
Home offices with simple USB device-sharing needs

Not for

Anyone needing video switching between computers (this has no video path)
Users expecting a full keyboard/video/mouse KVM switch
Setups needing more than 2 computers or 4 shared devices

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the IOGEAR GUS402 (2x4 USB Peripheral Sharing Switch / $39.95)?

The IOGEAR GUS402 (2x4 USB Peripheral Sharing Switch / $39.95) is a KVM switch from IOGEAR. Key specs: Port Count 2 computers x 4 USB devices, Switching Method Pushbutton USB peripheral switching (no video), Video Standard N/A (USB peripheral sharing only, no video path), Max Resolution N/A, USB Hub Ports 4 (USB 2.0 shared peripheral ports).

Who is the IOGEAR GUS402 (2x4 USB Peripheral Sharing Switch / $39.95) best suited to?

It suits two-pc desks needing to share a printer, scanner, or external drive without a network print server, budget add-ons alongside an existing kvm switch that doesn't handle usb peripheral sharing, home offices with simple usb device-sharing needs.

What are the drawbacks of the IOGEAR GUS402 (2x4 USB Peripheral Sharing Switch / $39.95)?

It is a poor fit for anyone needing video switching between computers (this has no video path), users expecting a full keyboard/video/mouse kvm switch, setups needing more than 2 computers or 4 shared devices.