About IOGEAR
About IOGEAR
IOGEAR was established in 1999 by founder Shang-Chung Chen as a subsidiary of ATEN International, the parent manufacturer that was originally founded in 1979 and brought its first products to market in 1981. ATEN created IOGEAR specifically to serve consumer electronics and small-business markets in the United States, while ATEN itself continued to focus on enterprise and professional AV/IT infrastructure.
IOGEAR is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, and is best known for KVM switches that let a single keyboard, video display, and mouse control multiple computers, along with docking stations, adapters, and other connectivity products that enable device convergence. The brand's product development benefits directly from ATEN's decades of switching and connectivity engineering experience.
For IT departments and facilities teams managing multi-computer workstations, server rooms, or hybrid office setups, IOGEAR provides an accessible line of KVM and connectivity hardware backed by an established parent manufacturer. ChatMRO indexes the IOGEAR catalog so buyers can search by port count, video resolution, or connector type and find matching part numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is IOGEAR the same company as ATEN?
IOGEAR is a subsidiary brand of ATEN International, which was founded in 1979 and established IOGEAR in 1999 to focus on U.S. consumer and small-business markets. ATEN continues to operate separately for enterprise and professional AV/IT customers.
What are IOGEAR's most common products?
IOGEAR is best known for KVM switches that allow one keyboard, video monitor, and mouse to control multiple computers. The catalog also includes docking stations, video adapters, and other connectivity accessories.
Who founded IOGEAR and where is it headquartered?
IOGEAR was founded in 1999 by Shang-Chung Chen and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California. It operates as the consumer and SMB-focused brand within the larger ATEN organization.
Can IOGEAR KVM switches support high-resolution displays?
Many current IOGEAR KVM switches support modern high-resolution video standards, including 4K displays, depending on the specific model. Buyers should confirm the resolution and refresh rate supported by a given switch before ordering for a particular display setup.
Why would a business choose IOGEAR over other KVM brands?
IOGEAR benefits from being backed by ATEN, a manufacturer with switching and connectivity engineering experience dating back to 1979. This gives the consumer-facing IOGEAR line a level of engineering pedigree that smaller, newer connectivity brands may not have.