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{{Short description|USB wireless receiver}}

[[File:Logitech_unifying_receiver.jpg|thumb|right|Logitech Unifying receiverReceiver (Older)]]

[[File:Logitech_Unifying_Receiver_USB.jpg|thumb|right|Logitech Unifying receiverReceiver (Newer)]]

The '''Logitech Unifying receiverReceiver''' is a small dedicated [[USB]] wireless receiver, based on the nRF24L-family of RF devices,<ref name="mousejack">{{cite web

| title=MouseJack device discovery and research tools

| url=https://github.com/BastilleResearch/mousejack#flash-a-logitech-unifying-dongle

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| url-status=dead}}</ref> Peripherals remain paired, and can then be used on systems not supporting the software. Logitech receivers compatible with the Unifying protocol can be identified by the orange Unifying logo, which distinguishes them from Logitech Nano receivers of similar appearance, which pair in a similar manner but only with a single device, without using the Unifying protocol.

Logitech Unifying receiversReceivers (LURs) are often included in wireless Logitech keyboard, mouse, and combo sets, and may be purchased separately. Some Logitech peripherals allow a receiver to be stored inside.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.logitech.com/images/pdf/userguides/multi_connect_instructions.pdf|title=Logitech Unifying Multi-Connect Utility Setup Instructions|website=Logitech}}</ref>

==Compatibility and use==

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Pairing software is available from Logitech for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. Wireless devices using the Unifying Receiver are supported since [[Linux]] 3.2.<ref>{{cite web

| title=HID: Add full support for Logitech Unifying receiversReceivers

| author=Nestor Lopez Casado

| date=2011-09-15

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=== MouseJacking and keyjacking ===

[[Mousejacking|MouseJacking]], first reported by Bastille Networks, Inc.,<ref name=vulerabilities/> is the sending of malicious radio signals (packets) wirelessly to an unsuspecting user through Logitech Unifying wireless technology. The exploit takes advantage of a user's vulnerable Logitech Unifying receiverReceiver and unencrypted signals within a range of about 100 meters. Possible exploits include:

* Keystroke injection by either spoofing a paired mouse or keyboard