The USB device houses the antenna that receives signals from the keyboard as you type. Without that antenna, the computer won't know what you're typing.
How can I connect my wireless keyboard without the USB receiver?
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I recently found a Microsoft Wireless Keyboard model 1738 but i don't have the USB Receiver. Will it work if I buy the exact receiver for this keyboard? Or is there another way of connecting the keyboard to my PC?
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2023-04-23T04:57:03+00:00 Hi there! I hope you are well. My name is, Zadee. Sorry to hear about your experience. I'll try my best to help you today.
USB dongles are specifically programmed to communicate with the keyboard/mouse that comes with it, Adykei. This means it won't work even if you have another USB receiver for model 1738.
This query has also been asked before in the thread below.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/quest...
I hope this info helps. I wish you the best.