IOGear GCS1808i User manual

Quick Start Guide
GCS1808i / GCS1816i
PART NO. Q1315 / Q1316
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8/16-Port IP Based KVM

•For best results, we recommend the computer at least a P III 1 GHz
processor, and screen resolution is set to 1024x768
•For best results, we recommend an Internet connection speed of at
least 128 kbps
•Browsers must support 128 bit data encryption
•To run the Windows®client, DirectX 8.0 or higher
•To run the Java client, Sun’s Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6,
Update 3, or higher
•To run the Log Server, Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver installed
(or higher)
1 x GCS1808i / GCS1816i IP Base KVM
2 x Custom KVM Cable Sets (1 x PS/2; 1 x USB)
1 x Console Cable
1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable
1 x Foot Pad Set (4 pcs)
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Mounting Kit
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Installation CD
1 x Warranty Card
Console
• 1 VGA monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution provided
by any computer in the installation
• 1 USB or PS/2 Mouse
• 1 USB or PS/2 Keyboard
Computer
• Video graphics card with an HDB-15 port
• Either a TypeAUSB port and USB host controller
or
• A 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports
Requirements
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Package Contents

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Front View:
1. Port Selection Switches and LEDs
2. Reset Switch
3. USB Port
4. Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch
5. Firmware Upgrade Port
6. Power LED
GCS1808i
GCS1816i
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Rear View:
1. KVM Port Section
2. Grounding Terminal
3. Cable Tie Slot
4. Power Jack
5. LAN Port
6. Console Port
GCS1808i
GCS1816i
Overview
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Rack Mounting
1. Remove the two screws at the
front or the rear.
2. Screw the two mounting brackets
into the sides of the unit at the
front or the rear.
3. Slide the unit into the front or rear
of the rack and secure it to
the rack.
Single Station Installation
To set up a single station installation refer to the diagram, and do the
following:
1. Ground the GCS1808i / GCS1816i by connecting one end of the
grounding wire provided with your switch to the grounding terminal,
and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object.
2. Using the console cable provided with your switch, connect a USB
or PS/2 keyboard, mouse and monitor to the GCS1808i / GCS1816i
console port.
3. Use the KVM cable sets to connect
any KVM port to the keyboard,
video and mouse ports of
the computer you are
installing.
4. Plug the power adapter
cable into the
GCS1808i / GCS1816i
power jack, and then plug the
power adapter into an AC power outlet.
After all the equipment has been connected up, power on the computers.
Hardware Installation
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Port Selection
GCS1808i / GCS1816i installation provides three methods to obtain
instant access to any computer in your installation:
Manual
For manual port selection, simply press the Port Selection Switch that
corresponds to the device you wish to access.
OSD/GUI
The GCS1808i / GCS1816i
provides two menu driven
interfaces to the port selection
procedure:
• A text-based OSD
(On Screen Display),
when you log in from a
local console
•AGUI (Graphical User
Interface) when you log in remotely over the Internet
All procedures start from the OSD Main Screen. To pop up the Main
Screen, press [Scroll Lock] twice.
Note: [Scroll Lock] is the default OSD hotkey. You can optionally
change the Hotkey to the [Ctrl] key.
The login screen appears:
Enter a valid Username and Password to continue:
Note: The default username is administrator, the default password is
password. The first time you log in, you must use these defaults. For
security purposes, we strongly recommend that you change the default
password to something unique.
Operation

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Hotkey Summary Table
The following table summarizes Hotkey operations on the GCS1808i /
GCS1816i:
Hotkey
All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. Invoking Hotkey
Mode takes three steps:
1. Hold down the Num Lock key
2. Press and release the minus key
3. Release the Num Lock key
[Num Lock] + [ - ]
Note:
1. The sequence uses the default hotkey invocation method. If you
selected the alternate hotkey invocation keys you would use [Ctrl]
and [F12] instead.
2. The Minus (or F12) key must be released within one half second,
otherwise Hotkey invocation is automatically cancelled.
[Num Lock] + [ - ]
or
[Ctrl] + [F12]
[A] [Enter]
Invokes Auto Scan mode. When Auto Scan
mode is in effect, [P] or left-click pauses auto-
scanning. When auto-scanning is paused,
pressing any key or another left-click resumes
auto-scanning.
[B]
Toggles the Beeper On / Off
[Esc] or [Spacebar]
Exits hotkey mode
[F1]
Set Operating System to Windows®
[F2]
Set Operating System to Mac
[F3]
Set Operating System to Sun
[F5]
Performs a keyboard / mouse reset on the
target computer.
[H]
Toggles Hotkey invocation keys
[Port ID] [Enter]
Switches access to the computer that
corresponds to that Port ID
[R] [Enter]
Administrator only hotkey. It returns the
switch’s settings to their default values.
[T]
Toggles the OSD Hotkey between [Ctrl] [Ctrl]
and [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
[←]
Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current
port to the first accessible port previous to it.
[→]
Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current
port to the next accessible port
[↑]
Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current
port to the last accessible port of the previous
Station.
[↓]
Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current
port to the first accessible port of the next
Station.

Copyright (c) 2004-2014
Browser Login
To log in from an Internet browser from a remote computer via IP, do
the following:
1. Open your browser and specify the IP address of the GCS1808i /
GCS1816i you want to access in the browser’s URL location bar.
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Note:
1. For security purposes, a login string may have been set by the
administrator. If so, you must include a forward slash and the login
string along with the IP address when you log in.
for example: 192.168.0.60/GCS1816i
2. The GCS1808i / GCS1816i default setting is for DHCP if it fails to
find a DHCP server, after one minute it uses a default IPAddress:
192.168.0.60. You can use the local console OSD (Network Page) to
set the IPAddress to what you like.
If you don’t know the IP address and login string, ask yourAdministrator.
2. If a Security Alert dialog box appears, accept the certificate – it can be
trusted. The GCS1808i / GCS1816i login page appears.
Note: If you are the Administrator and logging in for the first time, use
the default Username: administrator, and the default Password:
password. For security purposes, we strongly recommend you remove
these and give yourself a unique Username and Password.

Note:
1. For security purposes, a login string may have been set by the
administrator. If so, you must include a forward slash and the login
string along with the IP address when you log in.
for example: 192.168.0.60/GCS1816i
2. The GCS1808i / GCS1816i default setting is for DHCP if it fails to
find a DHCP server, after one minute it uses a default IPAddress:
192.168.0.60. You can use the local console OSD (Network Page) to
set the IPAddress to what you like.
If you don’t know the IP address and login string, ask yourAdministrator.
2. If a Security Alert dialog box appears, accept the certificate – it can be
trusted. The GCS1808i / GCS1816i login page appears.
Note: If you are the Administrator and logging in for the first time, use
the default Username: administrator, and the default Password:
password. For security purposes, we strongly recommend you remove
these and give yourself a unique Username and Password.
Compliance Information
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FCC Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If this product is not installed and used as directed it
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operating
this product in a residential area will likely cause harmful interference
which will require correction by the user at his/her personal expense.
CE Compliance
This device has been tested and found to comply with the following
European Union directives: Electromagnetic Capability (2004/108/EC),
Low Voltage (2006/95/EC) and R&TTED (1999/5/EC).
Note:
For complete instructions, please download the user manual
from www.iogear.com/support/dm or refer to the included
installation CD.

Limited Warranty
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[e-mail]
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Warranty Information
This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and
conditions of this warranty, please go to http://www.iogear.com/sup-
port/warranty
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Important Product Information
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