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Configure a Logitech corded mouse's special buttons to work when connected to KVM switch

Here is the equipment I'm using:
- Logitech M500 corded mouse
- ioGear 2-port (DVI + USB) KVM switch
- Macbook Pro w/ OSX Mavericks

Problem:
When I try to configure the M500's special buttons (mouse wheel button, back/forward buttons) to work with OSX Mavericks via Logitech Control Center (LCC), I get an error message "No Logitech Device Found."

I contacted Logitech and they said that LCC is not compatible with KVM switches.

Any alternatives?

Solution

  • I downloaded USB Overdrive and it seems to work great.

    Although I don't get the device to show up in the listing of devices controlled by USB Overdrive (as the Apple keyboard does), the button assignments are, so far, working as intended.