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KVM Over the NET™ User ManualxChapter 10.DownloadOverview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual84Port ViewsIn the Web Browser version, you can open as many port viewers as there are ports, but the number of ports tha

Chapter 6. Port Access85The meanings of the configuration items are explained in the following table:Item User Type ExplanationExpand/CollapseAdminis

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual86Port PropertiesWhen you select Properties from the popup menu, a dialog box that allows you to make configuration setti

Chapter 6. Port Access87(Continued from previous page.)An explanation of the configuration fields is given in the table, below:After making your conf

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual88Port NamingFor convenience – especially in large installations with many switches and ports – each switch and each port

Chapter 6. Port Access893. When you have finished editing the port name, press [Enter] or click anywhere outside of the input box to complete the ope

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual90FilterFilter allows you to control the number and type of ports that display in the Sidebar Tree, as well as which port

Chapter 6. Port Access91ConnectionsThe Connections page displays port status information at the device level, and port connection configuration optio

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual92Port LevelWhen a port is selected in the Sidebar tree, the Connections page changes to display the port connection and

Chapter 6. Port Access93HistoryThe History page provides a record of each time that a port was accessed. If there are more entries than there is roo

KVM Over the NET™ User ManualxiExtend and Update the Active Directory Schema. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175Creating a New Attribute . . . . . .

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual94FavoritesThe Favorites page is similar to a bookmarks feature. Ports that you frequently visit can be saved in a list h

Chapter 6. Port Access952. Click inside the text entry box to erase Untitled Favorite and key in an appropriate name.3. To add a port:Drag it from th

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual96User PreferencesThe User Preferences page allows users to set up their own, individual, working environments. The switc

Chapter 6. Port Access97(Continued from previous page.)* This item is only available with the Web Browser version.Setting FunctionID Duration Determi

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual98LogThe KVM Over the NETTM switch logs all the events that take place on it. The Log page displays the information in th

Chapter 6. Port Access99FilterFilter allows you to search for particular events by date or by specific words or strings. When you access this functio

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual100SessionsThe Session page lets the administrator see at a glance all the users currently logged into the KVM Over the N

Chapter 6. Port Access101AccessAdministrators use the Access page to set user and group access and configuration rights for switches and ports. The p

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual102 View Log indicates the users who have permission to view the log files. A check mark ( √ ) indicates that the user h

Chapter 6. Port Access103 Mount USB indicates users who have permission to mount Virtual Media devices on remote servers. A check mark ( √ ) indicat

KVM Over the NET™ User ManualxiiTrusted Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212Overview . .

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105Chapter 7User ManagementOverviewWhen you select the User Management tab the screen comes up with the Users page displayed:Web Browser InterfaceGUI

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual106The page is organized into two main areas. All users and groups appear in the panel at the left of the page. The large

Chapter 7. User Management107UsersAdding UsersTo add a user, do the following:1. Select Users in the Sidebar.2. Click Add at the bottom of the main p

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual108(Continues on next page.)Field DescriptionUsername From 1 to16 characters are allowed depending on the Account Policy

Chapter 7. User Management109(Continued from previous page.)4. At this point you can assign the new user to a group by selecting the Groups tab – the

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual1107. Click Users in the Sidebar to return to the main screen. The new user appears in the Sidebar list and in the main p

Chapter 7. User Management111GroupsGroups allow administrators to easily and efficiently manage users and devices. Since device access rights apply t

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual112(Continued from previous page.)3. Enter the required information in the appropriate fields. A description of each of t

Chapter 7. User Management1137. Click Group in the Sidebar to return to the main screen. The new group appears in the Sidebar Group list and in the m

KVM Over the NET™ User ManualxiiiAbout This ManualThis User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KVM Over the NETTM system. It covers

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual114Users and GroupsThere are two ways to assign users to – and remove users from – groups: from the Users notebook; and f

Chapter 7. User Management115Removing Users From a Group From the User’s NotebookTo remove a user from a group from the User’s notebook, do the follo

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual116Assigning Users to a Group From the Group’s NotebookTo assign a user to a group from the Group notebook, do the follow

Chapter 7. User Management117Removing Users From a Group From the Group’s NotebookTo remove a user from a group from the Group’s notebook, do the fol

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual118Device AssignmentWhen a user logs in to the KVM Over the NETTM switch, the interface comes up with the Port Access pag

Chapter 7. User Management1193. Under the Access or USB column, click the icon that corresponds to the port you want to configure to cycle through th

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual120FiltersThere are three filters at the top of the page that allow you to expand or limit the scope of the ports that ar

121Chapter 8Device ManagementOverviewThe Device Management page allows super administrators to configure and control overall KVM Over the NETTM switch

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual122Device InformationThe General section of the Device Information page presents information about the selected device.No

Chapter 8. Device Management123The lower panel of the GUI page presents information about the selected device, as described in the table, below:Item

KVM Over the NET™ User ManualxivChapter 11, Port Operation, provides detailed information on accessing and operating the devices connected to the KVM

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual124NetworkThe Network page is used to specify the KVM Over the NETTM switch network environment.kn2124v-4132.book Page 1

Chapter 8. Device Management125Service PortsAs a security measure, if a firewall is being used, the Administrator can specify the port numbers that t

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual126NIC SettingsRedundant NICThe KVM Over the NETTM switch is designed with two network interfaces. If Redundant NIC is en

Chapter 8. Device Management127IP AddressThe KVM Over the NETTM switch can either have its IP address assigned dynamically (DHCP), or it can be given

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual128ANMSThe Advanced Network Management Settings page is used to set up login authentication and authorization management

Chapter 8. Device Management129IP InstallerThe IP Installer is an external Windows-based utility for assigning IP addresses to the KVM Over the NETTM

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual130Log ServerImportant transactions that occur on the KVM Over the NETTM switch, such as logins and internal status messa

Chapter 8. Device Management131RADIUS SettingsTo allow authentication and authorization for the KVM Over the NETTM switch through a RADIUS server, do

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual132LDAP / LDAPS Authentication and Authorization SettingsTo allow authentication and authorization for the KVM Over the N

Chapter 8. Device Management133OOBCIn case the KVM Over the NETTM switch cannot be accessed with the usual LAN-based methods, it can be accessed via

KVM Over the NET™ User ManualxvTerminologyThroughout the manual we make reference to the terms Local and Remote in regard to the operators and equipme

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual134SecurityThe Security page controls access to the KVM Over the NETTM switch.kn2124v-4132.book Page 134 Thursday, June

Chapter 8. Device Management135IP and MAC FilteringIf any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or MAC Filter list boxes.IP

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual136Deleting FiltersTo delete a filter, select it in the IP Filter and/or MAC Filter list boxes and click Delete.Login Str

Chapter 8. Device Management137EncryptionThese flexible encryption alternatives for keyboard/mouse, video, and virtual media data let you choose any

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual138CustomizationThe Customization page is used to set Login Failure, Working Mode, and Miscellaneous parameters.Login Fai

Chapter 8. Device Management139Working Mode If ICMP is enabled, the KVM Over the NETTM switch can be pinged and an IP address can be assigned with t

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual140MiscellaneousThe functions performed by the remaining elements at the bottom of the screen are described in the table,

Chapter 8. Device Management141The attribute setting details are the same as the ones that were discussed in Chapter 6, Port Access. Refer back to Po

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual142Date/TimeThe Date/Time dialog page sets the KVM Over the NETTM switch time parameters:Set the parameters according to

Chapter 8. Device Management143Date Select the month from the dropdown listbox. Click < or > to move backward or forward by one year incremen

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145Chapter 9MaintenanceOverviewThe Maintenance function is used to upgrade the KVM Over the NETTM switch firmware, as well as the firmware of the KVM

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual146Page LayoutThe organization of the Web Browser and GUI pages are similar The differences are as follows: The Web vers

Chapter 9. Maintenance147The Main PanelA description of the items shown in this panel are described in the table, below:Item DescriptionNameA listing

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual148Upgrading the Main FirmwareThe following procedure describes upgrading the main firmware. To perform the upgrades, do

Chapter 9. Maintenance149Adapter Firmware UpgradeThe following procedure describes upgrading the firmware of selected KVM Adapter Cables. To perform

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual150Firmware Upgrade RecoveryShould the switch’s main firmware upgrade procedure fail, and the switch becomes unusable, th

Chapter 9. Maintenance151Backup/RestoreWhen you select Backup/Restore on the Web version menu bar gives you the ability to back up the switch’s confi

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual152RestoreTo restore a previous backup, do the following:1. Click Browse; navigate to the file and select it.2. In the Pa

153Chapter 10DownloadOverviewDownload is used to download stand-alone AP versions of the Windows Client, the Java Client, the Log Server, and Power Ov

1Chapter 1IntroductionOverviewThe KVM Over the NETTM series of switches are IP-based KVM control units that allow both local and remote operators to m

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155Chapter 11Port OperationOverviewAfter you have successfully logged in (see Logging In, page 37), the KVM Over the NETTM switch’s Main Page appears

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual156Once you switch to a port, its screen displays on your monitor, and your keyboard and mouse input affects the remote s

Chapter 11. Port Operation157The Toolbar IconsThe meanings of the toolbar icons are explained in the table below.Icon PurposeClick to skip to the fir

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual158Toolbar Hotkey Port SwitchingWhen the toolbar displays, you can use hotkeys to provide KVM focus to a port directly fr

Chapter 11. Port Operation159Pausing Auto ScanWhile you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual160Recalling the Port Access PageTo dismiss the toolbar and bring back the Port Access page, do one of the following: Ta

Chapter 11. Port Operation161Panel Array ModeClicking the toolbar's Panel icon invokes Panel Array Mode. Under this mode, the your screen divide

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual162Panel Array ToolbarThe panel array toolbar, (hidden at the top center of the screen for the Java Applet Viewer and Jav

Chapter 11. Port Operation163Multiuser OperationThe KVM Over the NETTM switch supports multiuser operation. When multiple users simultaneously access

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual2Since KVM Over the NETTM switches use TCP/IP for their communications protocol, they can be accessed via their IP addres

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual164Users and Buses The KN2132, KN2124v, and KN2140v only support two remote buses. The first, third, fifth, etc., users

165Chapter 12The Log ServerThe Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected KVM Over

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual166Starting UpTo start the Log Server, either double click the program icon, or key in the full path to the program on th

Chapter 12. The Log Server167The Menu BarThe Menu bar consists of four items: Configure Events Options HelpThese are discussed in the sections th

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual168A description of the fields is given in the table, below:Fill in or modify the fields, then click OK to finish.EventsT

Chapter 12. The Log Server169A description of the items is given in the table, below:Maintenance:This function allows the administrator to perform ma

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual170OptionsNetwork Retry allows you to set the number of seconds that the Log Server should wait before attempting to conn

Chapter 12. The Log Server171The Log Server Main ScreenOverviewThe Log Server Main Screen is divided into two main panels. The upper (List) panel li

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual172The List PanelThe List panel contains six fields:The Event PanelThe lower panel displays log events for the currently

173Chapter 13LDAP Server ConfigurationIntroductionThe KVM Over the NETTM switch allows log in authentication and authorization through external progra

Chapter 1. Introduction3KVM Over the NETTM switches have an Adapter ID function that stores port information like the adapter ID, OS, keyboard langua

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual174Install the Active Directory Schema Snap-inTo install the Active Directory Schema Snap-in, do the following:1. Open a

Chapter 13. LDAP Server Configuration175Extend and Update the Active Directory SchemaTo extend and update the Active Directory Schema, you must do th

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual176(Continued from previous page.)5. Fill in the dialog box to match the entries for Description and Common Name shown be

Chapter 13. LDAP Server Configuration177Extending the Object Class With the New AttributeTo extend the object class with the new attribute, do the fo

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual1785. On the Attributes page, click Add:6. In the list that comes up, select iKVM4140-userProfile, then click OK to compl

Chapter 13. LDAP Server Configuration179Editing Active Directory UsersTo edit Active Directory Users With the Extended Schema, do the following:1. Ru

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual180(Continued from previous page.)5. On the Attribute Editor page of the dialog box that appears, select iKVM4140-userPro

Chapter 13. LDAP Server Configuration181(Continued from previous page.)7. Key in the KVM Over the NETTM switch permission attribute values. For examp

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183AppendixSafety InstructionsGeneral Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on

KVM Over the NET™ User ManualiiFCC InformationThis is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in w

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual4FeaturesHardware High port density – RJ-45 connectors for up to 40 ports in a 1U housing Two or four separate buses fo

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual184 If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on

Appendix185Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the ful

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual186Technical SupportTechnical support is available both by email and online (with a browser over the web):InternationalNo

Appendix187SpecificationsKN2124v / KN4124vFunction KN2124v KN4124vComputer ConnectionsDirect 24Max 384 (via cascade)Port Selection Pushbutton / GUI /

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual188KN2140v / KN4140vFunction KN2140v KN4140vComputer ConnectionsDirect 40Max 640 (via cascade)Port Selection Pushbutton /

Appendix189KN2116A / KN4116Function KN2116A KN4116Computer ConnectionsDirect 16Max 256 (via cascade)Port Selection Pushbutton / GUI / HotkeyConnector

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual190KN2132 / KN4132Function KN2132 KN4132Computer ConnectionsDirect 32Max 512Port Selection Pushbutton / GUI / HotkeyConne

Appendix191TroubleshootingGeneral OperationProblem ResolutionI am confused about which equipment the terms Local and Remote refer to.See Terminology,

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual192No remote server video display on the client computer, but mouse movements appear on the local console and mouse click

Appendix193Mouse ProblemsProblem ResolutionMouse and/or Keyboard not responding.Check that your KVM Adapter Cable’s firmware version is the same as t

Chapter 1. Introduction5Ease-to-Use Interface Local Console, browser-based, and AP GUIs offer a unified multilanguage interface to minimize user tra

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual194When I log in with my Mac system, the local and remote mouse pointers do not sync.There are two automatic Mouse DynaSy

Appendix195Virtual MediaWeb BrowserProblem ResolutionVirtual Media doesn’t work.The remote server’s mainboard does not support USB. If there is a new

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual196The WinClient ActiveX Viewer and the WinClient APProblem ResolutionMy switch units don’t show up in the Server List wi

Appendix197The Java Applet and Java Client APUnder Vista, after I open the WinClient ActiveX viewer and try to mount a driver or removable disk, I ge

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual198Sun Systems* These solutions work for most common Sun VGA cards. If using them fails to resolve the problem, consult t

Appendix199Redhat SystemsThe Log ServerPanel -Array ModeProblem ResolutionWith Redhat 9.0 (2.4.20-8) installed as a server, the keyboard and mouse ar

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual200Q1: When I open a viewer, the web page does not display or work correctly, and I receive an error message that is simi

Appendix2014. Delete all the temporary Internet-related filesTo remove all the temporary Internet-related files from your client computer, follow the

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual202IP Address DeterminationIf you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the switch in or

Appendix2033. Select the switch in the Device List.Note: 1. If the list is empty, or your device doesn't appear, click Enumerate to refresh the

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual6Virtual Media Virtual media enables file applications, OS patching, software installation and diagnostic testing  Work

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual204Port ForwardingFor devices located behind a router, port forwarding allows the router to pass data coming in over a sp

Appendix205PPP Modem OperationBasic SetupIn addition to the browser and AP methods, the switch can also be accessed through its RS-232 port using a P

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual206Connection Setup Example (Windows XP)To set up a dial-in connection to the switch under Windows XP, do the following:1

Appendix207KA7140 Configuration and OperationThe KA7140 Adapter Cable connects a serial device to the switch.ConfigurationTo configure the KA7140 to

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual2084. When you have finished making your selections, click Save.OperationTo operate the device connected to the port, in

Appendix209Additional Mouse Synchronization ProceduresIf you use Manual Mouse Synchronization, you must perform the following operations on the serve

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual2102. Windows XP / Windows Server 2003:a) Open the Mouse Properties dialog box (Control Panel → Mouse)b) Click the Pointe

Appendix211Additional Video Resolution ProceduresIf you are running Windows, and wish to use the refresh rates indicated with an asterisk (*) on page

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual212Trusted CertificatesOverviewWhen you try to log in to the device from your browser, a Security Alert message appears t

Appendix213Installing the CertificateTo install the certificate, do the following:1. In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certificate. The Ce

Chapter 1. Introduction7System RequirementsRemote User ComputersRemote user computers (also referred to as client computers) are the ones the users l

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual2145. Next, click Finish to complete the installation; then click OK to close the dialog box.Certificate TrustedThe certi

Appendix215Fan Location and Speed InformationFan LocationThe switch has 6 fans that feed realtime fan speed information to the WinClient / Java Clien

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual216Temperature Sensor Location and InformationThe switch has 4 temperature sensors on its mainboard that feed realtime te

Appendix217Clear Login InformationIf you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username and Password information has become corru

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual218Factory Default SettingsThe default settings are as follows:Serial Adapter Pin AssignmentsSA0142: RJ45-F to DB9-M (Bl

Appendix219Supported KVM SwitchesThe following is a list of fully supported KVM switches that can be used in a cascaded installation: KH88 KH98 KH

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual220Limited WarrantyALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year

221IndexAAccess, 101Access Ports, 125Adapter Attributes, 140Adapter cablefirmware upgrade recovery, 150Adapter Cablesupgrading, 149Adapter connection

KVM Over the NETTM User Manual222FilteringIP, 135MAC, 135Firmwareupgrading, 145, 148Firmware UpgradeAdapters, 149Firmware upgrade recovery, 150Firmwar

Index 223LoginInvalid login, 37Login Failures, 138Login String, 136MMAC Filtering, 135Managing Groups, 111Managing Users, 107Message BoardWindows Clie

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual8VideoOnly the following non-interlaced video signals are supported:KVM Adapter Cables Cat 5e (or higher) cable is requi

KVM Over the NETTM User Manual224SSafety InstructionsGeneral, 183Rack Mounting, 185Scan, 89screen, refresh, 64SecurityLogin string, 136Security page,

Index 225WinClient APGUI, 48Logging in, 39Windows APConnection Screen, 40File Menu, 41Windows ClientAuto Scanning, 158Message Board, 66Working Mode, 1

Chapter 1. Introduction9Operating Systems Supported operating systems for remote user computers that log into the KVM Over the NETTM switch include

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual10ComponentsKN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v Front ViewNote: The figure above shows the front panel of a KN2140v / K

Chapter 1. Introduction11No. Component Description1 Power LED Lights when the unit is powered up and ready to operate.2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs provi

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual12KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140v Rear ViewNote: The figure above shows the rear panel of a KN2140v / KN4140v with

Chapter 1. Introduction13No. Component Description1 Power Socket The power cable(s) plugs in here.Note: For the KN2124v, KN2140v, KN4124v and the KN4

KVM Over the NET™ User ManualiiiUser InformationOnline RegistrationBe sure to register your product at our online support center:Telephone SupportFor

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15Chapter 2Hardware SetupOverviewFor convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2 and USB interfaces, as well as multiple platforms, the KV

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual16Stacking and Rack MountingThe KVM Over the NETTM switch can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted in a variety of w

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup17Rack MountingThe KVM Over the NETTM switch can be mounted in a 19" (1U) rack. The mounting brackets can screw into ei

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual183. Position the device in the front of the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup19Rack Mounting - RearTo mount the unit at the rear of the rack, do the following:1. Remove the two screws at the rear of th

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual204. Screw the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack.Note: Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded.

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup21Single Stage InstallationIn a single stage installation, there are no additional switches cascaded from the KVM Over the N

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual224. Plug a cable from the LAN or WAN into the KVM Over the NETTM switch primary network interface socket.5. (Optional) P

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup23KN2124v / KN2140v / KN4124v / KN4140vSingle Stage Installation Diagram971632245ModemPN01088by ATENPS/2 CPU MODULEMODEL NO.

KVM Over the NET™ User ManualivPackage ContentsThe KVM Over the NETTM switch package consists of:1 KN2124v, KN2140v, KN4124v, KN4140v, KN2116A, KN2132

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual24KN2116A / KN2132 / KN4116 / KN4132Single Stage Installation Diagram9711632245ModemPN01088by ATENPS/2 CPU MODULEMODEL NO

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup25Adapter Cable Connection DiagramKA7120 / KA9120by ATENLINKKA7170 / KA9170by ATENLINKKA7130 / KA9130by ATENLINKKA9131by ATE

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual26Two Stage InstallationTo control even more servers, up to 40 additional KVM switches can be cascaded from the KVM ports

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KVM Over the NET™ User Manual28Hot PluggingThe KVM Over the NETTM switch supports hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the ins

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup29Port ID NumberingEach server on the installation is assigned a unique Port ID. The Port ID is a one or two segment number

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31Chapter 3Super Administrator SetupOverviewThe KVM Over the NETTM switch supports three types of user, as shown in the table, bellow:This chapter dis

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual32Since this is the first time you are logging in, use the default Username: administrator; and the default Password: pas

Chapter 3. Super Administrator Setup33Network SetupTo set up the network, do the following:1. Click the Device Management tab.2. Select the Network t

KVM Over the NET™ User ManualvContentsFCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiSJ/T

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual34Changing the Super Administrator LoginTo change the default Super Administrator Username and Password, do the following

Chapter 3. Super Administrator Setup35(Continued from previous page.)The User Information page appears:3. Change the Username and Password to somethi

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual36Moving OnAfter setting up the network and changing the default Super Administrator password, you can proceed to other a

37Chapter 4Logging InOverviewKVM Over the NETTM switches can be accessed from a local console; an internet browser; a Windows application (AP) program

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual38Browser LoginThe KVM Over the NETTM switch can be accessed via an Internet browser running on any platform. To access t

Chapter 4. Logging In39WinClient AP LoginIn some cases, the Administrator may not want the KVM Over the NETTM switch to be available via browser acce

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual40The Connection ScreenA description of the Connection Screen is given in the following table:Item DescriptionMenu Bar Th

Chapter 4. Logging In41The File MenuThe File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open user created Work files. A Work File consists of all

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual42Java Client AP LoginIn those cases in which the Administrator does not want the KVM Over the NETTM switch to be availab

Chapter 4. Logging In43Click OK. A Login dialog box appears:.Provide a valid Username and Password, and then click OK to switch to the Java Client AP

KVM Over the NET™ User ManualviRack Mounting - Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Rack Mounting - Rear . . . .

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45Chapter 5The User InterfaceOverviewOnce you have successfully logged in the KVM Over the NETTM user interface Main Page appears. The look of the pag

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual46The web page components are described in the table below:Page ComponentsThe web page screen components are described in

Chapter 5. The User Interface47The Tab BarThe number and type of icons that appear on the Tab Bar at the top of the page are determined by the user’s

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual48The GUI Main PageWith WinClient AP, and Java Client AP access, once users log in (see Logging In, page 37), the GUI Mai

Chapter 5. The User Interface495. There is an additional icon at the extreme right of the page: . Click this icon to close the GUI Main Page and go

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual50The Local Console GUI Main PageThe Local Console GUI Main Page is similar to the Java and Windows GUI Main Page:The maj

Chapter 5. The User Interface51The Control PanelWinClient Control PanelSince the WinClient ActiveX Viewer and WinClient AP Control Panel contains the

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual52 As the mouse pointer moves over the icons in the icon bar the information in the top text row changes to describe the

Chapter 5. The User Interface53Control Panel FunctionsThe Control Panel functions are described in the table below.(Continues on next page.)Icon Func

KVM Over the NET™ User ManualviiSystem Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Search . . . . . . . . .

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual54(Continued from previous page.)Icon FunctionClick to bring up the on-screen keyboard (see The On-Screen Keyboard, page

Chapter 5. The User Interface55MacrosThe Macros icon provides access to three functions found in the Macros dialog box: Hotkeys, User Macros, and Sys

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual56 To reset all the hotkeys to their default values, click Reset; to cancel setting a hotkey value, click Cancel; to cle

Chapter 5. The User Interface57User MacrosUser Macros are used to perform specific actions on the remote server. To create the macro, do the followin

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual583. Click Record.The dialog box disappears, and a small panel appears at the top left of the screen:4. Press the keys fo

Chapter 5. The User Interface59You return to the Macros dialog box with your system macro key presses displayed in the Macro column:If you want to ch

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual60System MacrosSystem Macros are used to create exit macros for when you close a session. For example, as an added measur

Chapter 5. The User Interface613. Click Record.The dialog box disappears, and a small panel appears at the top left of the screen:4. Press the keys f

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual62SearchSearch allows you to find previously created macros and have them listed in the large upper panel for you to play

Chapter 5. The User Interface63Video SettingsClicking the Hammer icon on the Control Panel brings up the Video Settings dialog box. The options in th

KVM Over the NET™ User ManualviiiAccess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Device

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual64RGB Drag the slider bars to adjust the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values. When an RGB value is increased, the RGB component

Chapter 5. The User Interface65Gamma AdjustmentIf it is necessary to correct the gamma level for the remote video display, use the Gamma function of

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual66The Message BoardThe KVM Over the NETTM switch supports multiple user logins, which can possibly give rise to access co

Chapter 5. The User Interface67The Button BarThe buttons on the Button Bar are toggles. Their actions are described in the table below:Message Displa

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual68User List PanelThe names of all the logged in users are listed in this panel. Your name appears in blue; other users&a

Chapter 5. The User Interface69Virtual MediaThe Virtual Media feature allows a drive, folder, image file, or removable disk on a user’s system to app

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual703. To add additional media sources, click Add, and select the source as many times as you require.Up to three virtual m

Chapter 5. The User Interface71Once mounted, you can treat the virtual media as if they were really on the remote server – drag and drop files to/fro

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual72ZoomThe Zoom icon controls the zoom factor for the remote view window. Settings are as follows:Setting Description100%

Chapter 5. The User Interface73The On-Screen KeyboardThe KVM Over the NETTM switch supports an on-screen keyboard, available in multiple languages, w

KVM Over the NET™ User ManualixSNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Syslog Server . . . .

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual74To display/hide the expanded keyboard keys, click the arrow to the right of the language list arrow.Mouse Pointer TypeK

Chapter 5. The User Interface75Mouse DynaSync ModeSynchronization of the local and remote mouse pointers is accomplished either automatically or manu

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual76Mac and Linux ConsiderationsFor Mac systems, there is a second DynaSync setting to choose from when Mouse DynaSync is e

Chapter 5. The User Interface77Control Panel ConfigurationClicking the Control Panel icon brings up a dialog box that allows you to configure the ite

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual78(Continued from previous page.)Item DescriptionScreen Options If Full Screen Mode is enabled, the remote display fills

Chapter 5. The User Interface79The Java Control PanelThe Java Applet Viewer and Java Client AP Control Panel is similar to the one used by the WinCli

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81Chapter 6Port AccessOverviewWhen you log in to the switch the Port Access page comes up with the Connections page displayed.Web Browser InterfaceGUI

KVM Over the NET™ User Manual82The page is organized into several main areas. All the ports that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Sideb

Chapter 6. Port Access83The Port Selection SidebarAll switches and their ports – including cascaded switches and their ports – are listed in a tree s