# Connect USB mouse and USB keyboad

Source: https://help.malighting.com/grandMA2/en/help/key_fs_connect_usb_mouse_and_usb_keyboad.html
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You can connect an external USB mouse and / or an external USB keyboard to the console.

There are 5 USB connectors on the console. Two on the front panel, two on the rear panel and one in the drawer of a grandMA2 light and grandMA2 full-size.

The console supports keyboards with US key layout.

**Information:**\
It is recommended to use a wired keyboard.\
If you use a wireless keyboard, a proper function is not guaranteed.

- Connect the USB connector of the USB mouse / or USB keyboard to one of the USB plugs on the front or rear panel of the console.

The USB mouse and / or USB keyboard is connected to the console.

![](/img/grandma2/img_grandma2_usb_front_connector_3_2-6fd578.png)

_grandMA2 full-size USB connector front panel_

 

 

![](/img/grandma2/img_grandma2_usb_rear_connector_3_2-e07a83.png)

_grandMA2 full-size USB connector rear panel_