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The mystery of the wireless keyboard problem is nearing resolution, though assistance is still required.

The mystery of the wireless keyboard problem is nearing resolution, though assistance is still required.

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_PandaCraft_
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08-20-2016, 07:50 PM
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I have at least 20 keyboards (I need to stay out of thrift shops!) but I found one I just love. It is a Logitech wave type wireless keyboard. I scoured the net looking for info on it using every number printed on it. It has "M/N: " and a number-but no, that was not a valid model number. The only thing close was the FCC ID number. Extremely unhelpful. I looked at probably every Logitech keyboard ever made and could not find a match.
I was starting to wonder if I bought this in a Thrift Shop or the Twilight Zone.
Then I found it! It was on Ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/265988251416
Here is my problem: I tried connecting it with a Logitech wireless USB-but the old one, not the Unifying Wireless USB. No go. (BTW-I'll try it with their Unifying doodad when it is delivered because I have a bunch of other Logitech keyboards and mice with the orange star which signifies you need the Unifying receiver. Ugg! This is why standards are good).
The only unique thing about this keyboard is the word "SecureConnect" under the PageUp/PageDown group of keys. There is very little info on that too, as far as I found. My guess is it was an abandoned protocol.
So how do I connect this? It was part of a mouse/keyboard combo and I read somewhere if you don't have both you cannot connect either. Yeah I know that sounds bizarre, and it is probably just some random internet misinformation. But I wouldn't put it past Logitech.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
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08-20-2016, 07:50 PM #1

I have at least 20 keyboards (I need to stay out of thrift shops!) but I found one I just love. It is a Logitech wave type wireless keyboard. I scoured the net looking for info on it using every number printed on it. It has "M/N: " and a number-but no, that was not a valid model number. The only thing close was the FCC ID number. Extremely unhelpful. I looked at probably every Logitech keyboard ever made and could not find a match.
I was starting to wonder if I bought this in a Thrift Shop or the Twilight Zone.
Then I found it! It was on Ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/265988251416
Here is my problem: I tried connecting it with a Logitech wireless USB-but the old one, not the Unifying Wireless USB. No go. (BTW-I'll try it with their Unifying doodad when it is delivered because I have a bunch of other Logitech keyboards and mice with the orange star which signifies you need the Unifying receiver. Ugg! This is why standards are good).
The only unique thing about this keyboard is the word "SecureConnect" under the PageUp/PageDown group of keys. There is very little info on that too, as far as I found. My guess is it was an abandoned protocol.
So how do I connect this? It was part of a mouse/keyboard combo and I read somewhere if you don't have both you cannot connect either. Yeah I know that sounds bizarre, and it is probably just some random internet misinformation. But I wouldn't put it past Logitech.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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08-21-2016, 02:37 AM
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The information provided is accurate. The material available is just a portion of what is needed.
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MrPokepoops
08-21-2016, 02:37 AM #2

The information provided is accurate. The material available is just a portion of what is needed.

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08-21-2016, 11:08 AM
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Update! It works!! I discovered an L shaped Logitech USB receiver that functions. It includes a USB cable and an old-school green keyboard connector for the back keyboard port. The label reads "Logitech" and "connect" with a push button—not "SecureConnect" as the keyboard indicates, but just "connect". I simply plugged in the USB and didn’t need to press the button—it worked immediately! I also used a cheap wired mouse. I bought it for 2 dollars at a thrift store; the keyboard was great. If anyone needs a photo, just let me know.
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08-21-2016, 11:08 AM #3

Update! It works!! I discovered an L shaped Logitech USB receiver that functions. It includes a USB cable and an old-school green keyboard connector for the back keyboard port. The label reads "Logitech" and "connect" with a push button—not "SecureConnect" as the keyboard indicates, but just "connect". I simply plugged in the USB and didn’t need to press the button—it worked immediately! I also used a cheap wired mouse. I bought it for 2 dollars at a thrift store; the keyboard was great. If anyone needs a photo, just let me know.

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