Exact model guide · SKU 25098
UGREEN 25098 2-Computer 4-Port USB Sharing Switch
A manual USB peripheral sharing switch that lets two computers take turns using up to four USB data devices. It has two USB-C host inputs, three USB-A peripheral ports, one USB-C peripheral port, a top switch button and a separate wired remote control.
Product overview
Overview
UGREEN 25098 centralises a keyboard, mouse, webcam, printer, storage device or other compatible USB peripherals and manually routes them to computer 1 or computer 2. The selected host sees the devices as if they were unplugged from the other computer and attached to it; unsaved storage writes or active camera/audio sessions must be closed first.
The two host-side sockets are USB-C. Four device-side sockets comprise three USB-A and one USB-C, each marked for up to 5Gbps data. The USB-C connector shape does not imply video, docking or laptop charging: exact artwork explicitly says monitors are unsupported and device ports are data-only/not recommended for charging.
Selection can be made from the top button or the included wired remote. The small port labelled CONTROL is only for that remote, even though its shape resembles Micro-USB. It is not a general data-device or external-power port.
Verified highlights
Key features
- Two-host sharing: two USB-C computer inputs, one selected at a time.
- Four peripheral ports: 3 × USB-A plus 1 × USB-C data output.
- Stated data capability: up to 5Gbps with compatible host, cable and peripheral.
- Two control methods: top-panel button and included wired remote.
- Driver-free switch logic: no proprietary switch application required; connected devices may still need drivers.
- Clear video boundary: USB-C monitor/video output is not supported.
- Complete host cabling: one 1.5m USB-A-to-C cable and one 1.5m USB-C-to-C cable are shown in the exact package.
Know the exact controls and roles
Ports, host direction and switch controls
Every connector has a fixed role. Keep host inputs, peripheral outputs and the remote-control jack distinct.
- PC 1 / PC 2 USB-C inputs: connect to the two computers using the included host cables according to each computer’s port.
- Three USB-A device ports: accept standard USB-A peripheral plugs.
- One USB-C device port: accepts a USB-C data peripheral; no DisplayPort video or charging role is promised.
- Top selector: manually changes all attached peripherals to the other host.
- Wired remote: provides the same host-selection action at a convenient desk location.
- CONTROL port: dedicated to the supplied remote; not a power input or fifth shared peripheral port.
Where it makes sense
Use scenarios
The switch suits two computers that need sequential access to the same USB peripherals without repeatedly moving plugs.
- Share one keyboard and mouse between a work laptop and personal desktop.
- Move a USB printer between two computers that both have the correct printer driver installed.
- Share a webcam or USB microphone after closing the conferencing/recording application on the current host.
- Use an externally powered storage device or powered hub with care, ejecting volumes before each switch.
- Place the switch behind a desk and keep the wired remote within reach for host selection.
- Use the included USB-A-to-C cable for a USB-A host and USB-C-to-C cable for a USB-C host, provided both host ports carry USB data.
A dependable first connection
Setup and usability guidance
Connect computers first, then peripherals, and test switching with low-risk input devices before adding storage.
- Power or wake both computers and confirm each intended host port supports USB data.
- Connect PC 1 and PC 2 to the switch’s two USB-C host inputs using the included 1.5m cables that match their host connectors.
- Attach the wired remote only to the dedicated CONTROL port and place its button where it cannot be pressed accidentally.
- Connect a keyboard and mouse to device ports, select each computer in turn and allow standard USB enumeration.
- Add printer, webcam, audio or storage peripherals one at a time and install their normal drivers on both computers.
- Before switching storage, eject/unmount every shared volume and wait until write activity has stopped. Close apps using cameras, microphones and printers.
- Press the top or remote button once, wait for the selected host indicator and let devices reconnect before resuming work.
Match the whole chain
Compatible devices and systems
The switch is operating-system agnostic at its core, but each attached peripheral and host port must support the required USB data function.
- Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux computers with a USB-A or USB-C data host port matching one of the supplied cables.
- Standard USB keyboards, mice, receivers, printers, webcams, microphones and storage devices whose drivers support both hosts.
- USB-C peripherals that use ordinary USB data; not USB-C monitors or Thunderbolt-only devices.
- USB-A peripherals through the three front device ports.
- Powered USB hubs or powered peripherals where their topology and drivers are compatible.
- No video display, laptop-power, Ethernet or KVM monitor switching; video must use a separate display connection and input selection.
Capabilities
What this product does
- Lets two computers take turns controlling up to four shared USB data peripherals.
- Switches the complete peripheral group using a local button or wired remote.
- Provides three USB-A device ports and one USB-C data-device port.
- Supports up to 5Gbps data where the entire selected path is compatible.
- Works without dedicated switch software or network configuration.
- Includes two different 1.5m host cables to accommodate one USB-A and one USB-C host connection arrangement.
Clear boundaries
What this product does not do
- It does not let both computers use the peripherals at the same time.
- It does not switch HDMI, DisplayPort or any monitor signal through USB-C.
- It does not charge laptops and its peripheral ports are not intended for charging devices.
- It does not merge two computers, transfer clipboard/files automatically or create a network between them.
- It does not preserve an active storage, webcam, microphone or printer session across a host switch.
- It does not replace the normal drivers and permissions required by each peripheral on each computer.
Good practice
What to do
- Install each shared peripheral on both hosts and test it directly before adding the switch.
- Use the labelled PC inputs for computers and the labelled USB-A/USB-C outputs for devices.
- Eject storage and close apps that hold cameras, microphones or printers before every host change.
- Wait for device enumeration to finish after switching before typing, printing or starting a transfer.
- Use a separately powered compatible hub when the peripheral power budget requires it.
- Label the host indicator and remote button for other users on a shared desk.
Avoid these mistakes
What not to do
- Do not connect a monitor to the USB-C device port or expect USB-C video.
- Do not use the peripheral ports to charge phones, tablets or laptops.
- Do not place a computer in a device-output port or attach a peripheral to a PC input.
- Do not switch during a file write, firmware update, print spool transfer or active recording.
- Do not connect the CONTROL port to a charger or treat it as a general Micro-USB data socket.
- Do not daisy-chain unpowered hubs with several high-draw peripherals and assume stable operation.
Important safety and performance notes
Warnings and limitations
A host change is electrically similar to unplugging and reconnecting every shared peripheral.
- Switching while storage is mounted can corrupt open files or the filesystem; always eject first and keep backups.
- A webcam or microphone may remain reserved by an application; close the app before switching and select the device again on the new host.
- The 5Gbps figure is a link ceiling, not a guaranteed aggregate speed for four simultaneously active peripherals.
- Bus power is shared through the selected host path; high-draw devices may require their own power or a supported powered hub.
- USB-C is only a connector shape here. No DisplayPort Alt Mode, Thunderbolt, laptop charging or dock functionality is present.
- Remote and top-button presses can be accidental; keep the control where a storage transfer cannot be interrupted unintentionally.
Keep it working and solve common issues
Care, troubleshooting and buying checklist
Verify the selected host, cable data capability and each peripheral independently.
- No peripherals on one PC: check that host’s cable is in a PC input, supports data and is firmly connected; select its indicator.
- Keyboard works but drive does not: the drive may need more power or a different driver; test it directly and consider a powered solution.
- USB-C device does not display video: expected—this switch has no monitor support. Use a separate display connection.
- Webcam remains unavailable: close the app on the previous host, switch, wait for enumeration and grant camera permission on the selected host.
- Printer does not appear: install the printer driver on both computers and allow the queue to finish before switching.
- Storage reports an error: stop writes, reconnect to the prior host if safe and run the operating system’s disk check after backing up.
- Buying check: confirm two hosts, four USB data peripherals maximum, separate monitor handling and the included A-to-C/C-to-C cable arrangement.
Exact-model details
Technical specifications
In the box
Package contents
The exact package artwork confirms the switch, wired remote and two different 1.5m host cables. A power adapter is not shown or listed.
- 1 × UGREEN 25098 USB sharing switch
- 1 × wired remote-control button
- 1 × 1.5m USB-A male to USB-C male host cable
- 1 × 1.5m USB-C male to USB-C male host cable
- Product documentation
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Research and source note
This exact-model guide was checked against the live Shopify product gid://shopify/Product/7819531223139, its attached UGREEN-owned Shopify CDN media, and the UGREEN India model reference at https://www.ugreenindia.com/products/ugreen-5gbps-usb-c-switch-2-pcs-sharing-4-usb-devices-for-2-computers-sharing-keyboard-mouse-webcam-printer-with-2-usb-c-data-cables-and-remote-25098.
Only functions that could be reconciled with the exact model, physical layout and retained artwork are stated as capabilities. Speed, range, battery runtime and network-assisted location estimates remain dependent on the complete device chain and operating conditions.
Every retained image is attached to this exact live Shopify product record and is presented as a large single contextual figure. Images with contradictory duration, unrelated product copy, uncertain family claims or misleading absolute performance language are omitted.
- No monitor, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Thunderbolt, laptop charging or shared simultaneous-host claim is retained.
- The CONTROL socket is identified only as the wired-remote port, not as auxiliary power or a fifth device port.
- All eight figures are from the exact live SKU 25098 Shopify media set; seven are retained as large contextual figures.
