A-B Box

A-B BoxThe A-B Box is a switch box used to connect different computer peripherals to one computer. The A-B box is often an analog switch box that connects multiple parallel devices such as scanners, printers or monitors to one computer. In the picture to the right, is an example of what the front and back of an A-B Box looks like. As can be seen in the picture of the back of the A-B Box, you have an input-output port, which connects to the computer and then an A and B port that connects to each of the devices.

Note: If purchasing an A-B box for a computer printer, it is highly recommended you contact the printer manufacturer first to confirm using such a device does not void your warranty.

Also see: Port expander, KVM