Wireless Keyboard & Mice Testing - Revision history

Kevin.Williams at 20:00, 1 August 2014

2014-08-01T20:00:09Z

KevinWright at 16:44, 29 March 2014

2014-03-29T16:44:58Z

Dhughes at 22:24, 4 December 2013

2013-12-04T22:24:06Z

Dhughes: Added what to auto-recycle and install batteries instruction.

2013-12-04T22:20:30Z

Added what to auto-recycle and install batteries instruction.

Dhughes: Added Mouse testing instructions, etc.

2013-11-19T23:32:15Z

Added Mouse testing instructions, etc.

KevinWright at 15:40, 13 October 2013

2013-10-13T15:40:04Z

RyanDodd at 16:56, 2 October 2013

2013-10-02T16:56:25Z

RyanDodd at 23:48, 26 June 2013

2013-06-26T23:48:03Z

RyanDodd at 23:42, 26 June 2013

2013-06-26T23:42:56Z

RyanDodd at 23:40, 26 June 2013

2013-06-26T23:40:57Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:00, 1 August 2014
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−	{{~~migrate~~}}	+	{{migrated}}
		+	[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tynM1yaE_3cLegXmrEyPNGpFt39lbC_jp9v-BKf0KYI/edit?usp=sharing Link]
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	Only keep wireless keyboards and mice that have USB dongle type transcievers. Just like anything else, if it looks particularly nice keep it.		Only keep wireless keyboards and mice that have USB dongle type transcievers. Just like anything else, if it looks particularly nice keep it.

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:44, 29 March 2014
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		+	{{migrate}}
	Only keep wireless keyboards and mice that have USB dongle type transcievers. Just like anything else, if it looks particularly nice keep it.		Only keep wireless keyboards and mice that have USB dongle type transcievers. Just like anything else, if it looks particularly nice keep it.

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:24, 4 December 2013
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	Recycle if:		Recycle if:
	* Any keys, buttons or wheels do not work or mouse will not move pointer.		* Any keys, buttons or wheels do not work or mouse will not move pointer.
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		+	[[Category:Hardware Testing]]
		+	[[Category:Howto]]

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 * AA and AAA batteries - a small bin of batteries, with tester, should be on the shelf above the Network testing station.
-Do a Visual inspection for breakage, dirt, etc.
+Do a Visual inspection for breakage, dirt, etc. Recycle broken, un-cleanable, beige, etc. units.
 Match the Keyboard\Mouse with a possibly compatible dongle.
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 Recycle if:
-* Any keys do not work
+* Any keys, buttons or wheels do not work or mouse will not move pointer.

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-Only keep wireless keyboards and mice that have USB dongle type recievers. Just like anything else, if it looks particularly nice keep it.
+Only keep wireless keyboards and mice that have USB dongle type transcievers. Just like anything else, if it looks particularly nice keep it.
 You will need:
-* Bag with USB dongles - these can be found in the hardware test area in the small drawer next to the research laptop
+* Bag(s) and\or bucket of USB dongles - these can be found in the "To be tested" Keyboard\Mouse bins.
-* AA and AAA batteries - tested batteries can be found in the receiving area
+* AA and AAA batteries - a small bin of batteries, with tester, should be on the shelf above the Network testing station.
-First open the keyboard tester:
+Do a Visual inspection for breakage, dirt, etc.
-Most dongles, mice, and keyboards will have a "connect" button on them. After pluging the usb stick into the computer you will press the connect button on the USB stick. A light should flash. Now press the connect button on the keyboard and/or mouse.
+Match the Keyboard\Mouse with a possibly compatible dongle.
-The keyboard and/or mouse should now be paired and can be tested in the keyboard tester.
+* This is done primarily by brand, but, is also affected by things like type(see below).
-All keys should be lit green in wx-keyboard-tester. With the exception of print screen, and any FN keys.
+* Some dongles, mice, and keyboards will have a "connect" button on them. After pluging the USB stick into the computer you will press the connect button on the USB stick. A light should flash. Now press the connect button on the keyboard and/or mouse. The keyboard and/or mouse should now be paired. Those without connect buttons should connect (if compatible) automatically. It may take more than one try to find a compatible dongle.
 If keyboard and/or mouse tested good affix a "tested by" sticker and secure dongle and mouse to keyboard.

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:56, 2 October 2013
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	All keys should be lit green in wx-keyboard-tester. With the exception of print screen, and any FN keys.		All keys should be lit green in wx-keyboard-tester. With the exception of print screen, and any FN keys.
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		+	If keyboard and/or mouse tested good affix a "tested by" sticker and secure dongle and mouse to keyboard.

	Recycle if:		Recycle if:

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:48, 26 June 2013
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−	*Only keep wireless keyboards and mice that have USB dongle type recievers. Just like anything else, if it looks particularly nice keep it.	+	Only keep wireless keyboards and mice that have USB dongle type recievers. Just like anything else, if it looks particularly nice keep it.
−	*	+
−	*You will need:	+	You will need:
−	*	+
−	*- Bag with USB dongles	+	* Bag with USB dongles
−	*- AA and AAA batteries	+	* AA and AAA batteries
−	*	+
−	*First open the keyboard tester:	+	First open the keyboard tester:
−	*- terminal> wx-keyboard-tester	+	* terminal> wx-keyboard-tester
−	*	+
−	Most dongles, mice, and keyboards will have a "connect" button on them. After pluging the usb stick into the computer you will press the connect button on the USB stick. A light should flash. Now press the connect button on the keyboard and/or mouse.	+	Most dongles, mice, and keyboards will have a "connect" button on them. After pluging the usb stick into the computer you will press the connect button on the USB stick. A light should flash. Now press the connect button on the keyboard and/or mouse.
−	*	+
−	*The keyboard and/or mouse should now be paired and can be tested in the keyboard tester.	+	The keyboard and/or mouse should now be paired and can be tested in the keyboard tester.
−	*	+
−	*Recycle if:	+	All keys should be lit green in wx-keyboard-tester. With the exception of print screen, and any FN keys.
−	*- Any keys do not work	+
−	*- Keyboard or mouse is extremely dirty	+	Recycle if:
−	*- uses PS2 inputs	+	* Any keys do not work
		+	* Keyboard or mouse is extremely dirty
		+	* uses PS2 inputs

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:42, 26 June 2013
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−	Only keep wireless keyboards and mice that have USB dongle type recievers. Just like anything else, if it looks particularly nice keep it.	+	*Only keep wireless keyboards and mice that have USB dongle type recievers. Just like anything else, if it looks particularly nice keep it.
−		+	*
−	You will need:	+	*You will need:
−		+	*
−	- Bag with USB dongles	+	*- Bag with USB dongles
−	- AA and AAA batteries	+	*- AA and AAA batteries
−		+	*
−	First open the keyboard tester:	+	*First open the keyboard tester:
−	- terminal> wx-keyboard-tester	+	*- terminal> wx-keyboard-tester
−		+	*
−	Most dongles, mice, and keyboards will have a "connect" button on them. After pluging the usb stick into the computer you will press the connect button on the USB stick. A light should flash. Now press the connect button on the keyboard and/or mouse.	+	Most dongles, mice, and keyboards will have a "connect" button on them. After pluging the usb stick into the computer you will press the connect button on the USB stick. A light should flash. Now press the connect button on the keyboard and/or mouse.
−		+	*
−	The keyboard and/or mouse should now be paired and can be tested in the keyboard tester.	+	*The keyboard and/or mouse should now be paired and can be tested in the keyboard tester.
−		+	*
−	Recycle if:	+	*Recycle if:
−	- Any keys do not work	+	*- Any keys do not work
−	- Keyboard or mouse is extremely dirty	+	*- Keyboard or mouse is extremely dirty
−	- uses PS2 inputs	+	*- uses PS2 inputs

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:40, 26 June 2013
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−	Only keep wireless keyboards and mice that have USB dongle type recievers.	+	Only keep wireless keyboards and mice that have USB dongle type recievers. Just like anything else, if it looks particularly nice keep it.
		+
		+	You will need:
		+
		+	- Bag with USB dongles
		+	- AA and AAA batteries
		+
		+	First open the keyboard tester:
		+	- terminal> wx-keyboard-tester
		+
		+	Most dongles, mice, and keyboards will have a "connect" button on them. After pluging the usb stick into the computer you will press the connect button on the USB stick. A light should flash. Now press the connect button on the keyboard and/or mouse.
		+
		+	The keyboard and/or mouse should now be paired and can be tested in the keyboard tester.
		+
		+	Recycle if:
		+	- Any keys do not work
		+	- Keyboard or mouse is extremely dirty
		+	- uses PS2 inputs