ATEN 2x4 USB-C Gen2 Peripheral Sharing Switch

The ATEN US3342 Peripheral Sharing Switch is a compact 2x4 USB-C Gen2 device that enables two USB-C laptops to share four USB peripherals. Compliant with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (backward compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 2.0 and USB 1.1), it supports data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps and includes bundled USB-C cables for flexible installation. The unit supplies power to compatible USB-C Windows and Mac laptops according to PD profiles of 5V, 9V, 15V, and 20V, and comes in a silver aluminum housing with small desktop dimensions (90 × 143 × 23.8 mm).

Advantages

The switch offers a single-button remote port selector with LED status to toggle the active computer quickly and clearly. BEZEL X software enables seamless file dragging and data sharing between two different platforms (Windows and Mac) by moving the mouse cursor from one screen to another. Bundled connecting cables reduce the need to buy extra USB cables, while USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility ensures high-speed transfers. The compact silver aluminum design saves desk space and integrates easily into workstations.

Suitable for

• Office environments where two USB-C laptops need to share keyboard, mouse and other USB peripherals
• Mixed-platform setups using Windows and Mac computers that require file transfer between machines
• Workspaces with limited desk space seeking a compact peripheral sharing solution

Key specifications

• Model: ATEN US3342 (Peripheral Sharing Switch 2x4 USB-C Gen2)
• USB standard: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 2.0, USB 1.1)
• Maximum data rate: up to 10 Gbps
• Number of computers supported: 2
• Number of peripheral ports: 4 USB ports
• Power delivery profiles: 5V / 9V / 15V / 20V
• Housing colour: Silver (aluminum)
• Dimensions: 90 mm × 143 mm × 23.8 mm
• Weight: 0.36 kg
• RoHS compliant

How to use

Connect the included USB-C cables from the ATEN US3342 to each of the two USB-C laptops and plug your USB peripherals into the four USB ports on the unit. Use the remote port selector pushbutton to switch which computer has control of the connected devices; the LED indicator shows the currently active computer. Install the BEZEL X software on both computers if you require cross-platform mouse movement and file drag-and-drop between Windows and Mac systems. Ensure connected laptops support the listed PD profiles if you need power delivery through the unit.

Recommendations

For reliable high-speed transfers, use USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatible peripherals and cables. When using BEZEL X for cross-platform file sharing, install the software on both computers and confirm network or USB settings allow the software to communicate. Place the switch within easy reach for manual switching and keep bundled cables untangled to maintain a tidy workspace.