Lindy 39414 User manual

© LINDY Group, LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH – 2
nd
EDITION (March 2014)
For Commercial Use Only
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
KVM over IP SWITCH
User Manual English
LINDY No. 39414, 39636, 39432
www.lindy.com
PREFACE
This manual refers to the stand-alone KVM OVER IP SWITCH (No.39414) as well as to the
KVM over IP modules (No. 39432, 39636) that can be installed into the relevant KVM Switches
CAT32, COMBO and U-Series.
In January 2014, we introduced some important software changes:
•We have issued a LINDY certificate for the JAVA applet required to run the JAVA based
browser tools to access the KVM Switch. Since Oracle has issued the Java 7.51 update
unsigned applets cannot be used any further
•VNC support has been added to the KVM over IP Switches
•French language option has been added
The LINDY KVM OVER IP SWITCH features the latest and most technologically advanced SoC
(System on Chip) IP KVM solution, based on Raritan / Peppercon’s latest IP-KVM engine
technology.
Some screenshots may display a slightly different design referring to an older firmware version.
Due to constant technological advances and further development, changes to this product may
be introduced without further notice.
The LINDY team, January 2014

Contents
1. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................1
1.1 Features................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Package Contents................................................................................................................1
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION..........................................................................2
2.1 Operation Overview.............................................................................................................2
2.2 Connections .........................................................................................................................2
2.2.0 KVM over IP Access Module Installation - Module version only!..............................2
2.2.1 Host or KVM Switch Connection Side - Stand-alone version only! ..........................3
2.2.2 Console Connection Side.............................................................................................3
2.2.3 Network Connection......................................................................................................3
2.2.4 Dial up Line / Modem Connection................................................................................4
2.2.5 Connecting an External Power Switch option ............................................................4
2.2.6 LED indicators and Switches .......................................................................................4
3. CONFIGURATION............................................................................................5
3.1 Initial Configuration via Network........................................................................................5
3.2 Initial Configuration via a Serial Console ..........................................................................5
3.3 IP ACCESS SWITCH LITE Setup Tool ................................................................................6
3.3.1 MAC Address Detection................................................................................................6
3.3.2 Authentication ...............................................................................................................7
3.3.3 IP Auto Configuration ...................................................................................................7
3.4 Keyboard, Mouse and Video configuration .......................................................................8
3.4.1 KVM OVER IP SWITCH Keyboard Settings .................................................................8
3.4.2 Remote Mouse Settings................................................................................................8
3.4.3 Host System Mouse Settings .......................................................................................9
3.4.4 Single and Double Mouse Mode...................................................................................9
3.4.5 Recommended Mouse Settings ...................................................................................9
3.4.6 Video Modes ..................................................................................................................9
4. USAGE ...........................................................................................................10
4.1 Prerequisites ......................................................................................................................10
4.2 Logging In...........................................................................................................................11
4.2.1 Login to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH ..........................................................................11
4.3 Navigation...........................................................................................................................12
4.3.1 Remote Console Main Window ..................................................................................13
4.3.2 Remote Console Control Bar......................................................................................14
4.3.3 Remote Console Status Line......................................................................................17
5. MENU OPTIONS.............................................................................................18
5.1 Remote Control..................................................................................................................18
5.1.1 KVM Console ...............................................................................................................18
5.1.2 Telnet Console.............................................................................................................18
5.2 Virtual Media.......................................................................................................................19
5.2.1 Drive Redirection.........................................................................................................19
5.2.2 Create a CD-ROM/ISO Image......................................................................................21
5.2.3 Floppy Disk..................................................................................................................24
5.2.4 Virtual Drive Options...................................................................................................25
5.3 User Management..............................................................................................................26
5.3.1 Change Password .......................................................................................................26
5.3.2 Users And Groups.........................................................................................................27
5.4 KVM Settings......................................................................................................................28
5.4.1 User Console.................................................................................................................28
5.4.2 Keyboard/Mouse..........................................................................................................30
5.4.3 Video.............................................................................................................................32
5.4.4 VNC...............................................................................................................................33
5.5 Device Settings..................................................................................................................34
5.5.1 Network ........................................................................................................................34
5.5.2 Dynamic DNS................................................................................................................36
5.5.3 Security ........................................................................................................................38
5.5.4 Certificate.....................................................................................................................40
5.5.5 Serial Port......................................................................................................................42
5.5.6 Date And Time...............................................................................................................44
5.5.7 Event Log......................................................................................................................45
5.5.8 USB Protocol Version 2.0/1.1........................................................................................47
5.5.9 Configuration File ..........................................................................................................47
5.6 Maintenance .......................................................................................................................48
5.6.1 Device Information......................................................................................................48
5.6.2 Language Selection Menu .........................................................................................49
5.6.3 Event Log....................................................................................................................49
5.6.4 Update Firmware .........................................................................................................50
5.6.5 Unit Reset.....................................................................................................................51
6. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................52
7. KEY CODES...................................................................................................54
8. VIDEO MODES & USER PERMISSIONS.......................................................55
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................56
10. RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY, CERTIFICATIONS....................................59

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LINDY KVM OVER IP SWITCH. This device allows operators to
monitor and access their computers from remote locations. The KVM OVER IP SWITCH
connects to the internet, intranet, LAN or WAN using standard CAT5 or higher cable. The
modular version is installed into the back of a KVM switch directly.
The stand-alone version then uses a KVM cable to connect a local KVM switch or server. It
supports PS/2 as well as USB keyboard/mouse and 15-way VGA type monitor connections.
However please note that when using a USB mouse and keyboard from the local console you
have to use the USB connection to the server/KVM switch too. And when using PS/2 keyboard
and mouse also the PS/2 connection to the server/KVM Switch has to be used.
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH combines convenient digital remote KVM access and control with
integrated system management. It captures, digitizes and compresses the video signal and
transmits it alongside the keyboard and mouse signals, to and from a remote computer. The
KVM OVER IP SWITCH provides a non-intrusive solution for remote access and control.
Remote access and control software runs on its embedded processors only – so there is no
interference with server operation, or impact on network performance.
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH automatically detects the video mode of the console and allows
manual fine tuning for improved video quality.
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH also features remote mass storage support – the unit connects via
a USB connection to the server/KVM switch and allows virtual storage devices located at the
remote users computer to provide data and a virtual drive to the server.
1.1 Features
Remote access of KVM switches or servers via LAN, WAN, or the internet; control your
installation from almost anywhere in the world
KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) access over IP and analogue telephone line (requires
modem)
BIOS level access also for remote computers
256-bit SSL encryption, SSL Certificate Management
No impact on server or network performance
Automatically senses video resolution for best possible screen capture
High-performance mouse tracking and synchronisation
Local mouse suppression
Remote mass storage virtual media feature
Compatible with Windows, Mac OS 10 and Linux Red Hat/Fedora/Knoppix
1.2 Package Contents
KVM OVER IP SWITCH (stand-alone or module version)
Power Adapter, Multi Country for EURO, UK, US, AUS (stand-alone version only)
19” Rack mount kit and set of 4 rubber feet for desktop use (stand-alone version only)
RS-232 Serial cable
USB 2.0 A to Mini B type Cable
3-in-1 KVM Cable, 1m (stand-alone version only)
Software CD including tools and this manual
Printed Quick Start Manuals
3 product labels (incl. 1 spare) with S/N & MAC (module version only)
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Multiple Servers
2. Hardware Installation
2.1 Operation Overview
The pictures below show the connection options of the KVM OVER IP SWITCH.
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH redirects local keyboard, mouse, and video signals to a remote
administration console. All data is transmitted using the TCP/IP protocol.
Controlling a single computer
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH can be used in a multi administrator and multi-server environment
as well. Attaching one or more KVM OVER IP SWITCH units to a KVM switch matrix allows
multiple server access via a single remote console.
2.2 Connections
2.2.0 KVM over IP Access Module Installation - Module version only!
Before you install the KVM over IP Access module into the KVM switch ensure the KVM Switch
is switched off and the power supply is unplugged. Proceed to unscrew and remove the small
metal cover on rear of the KVM switch. Carefully slide the module into the slot and secure in
place with the screw previously removed.
Administrator
(Client)
IP Network IP Access Switch Server (Host)
KVM Switch
IP Network
Administrator
(Client)
IP
Access
Switch
Controlling multiple computers
via a KVM Switch
OR

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You may either use PS/2 or USB mouse and keyboard.
However, please note that USB mouse and keyboard signals from your local console will not be
converted and output as PS/2 signals to your server/KVM switch!
2.2.1 Host or KVM Switch Connection Side - Stand-alone version only!
Use the 3in1 KVM cable (VGA & 2x PS/2) attached to the KVM Switch to make the connections
to the host computer. If you want to use the USB mouse and keyboard, or the USB virtual
media feature, use the supplied USB A-Mini B cable to connect the USB Mini B port on the back
of the KVM OVER IP SWITCH to a USB port on your server or KVM switch.
2.2.2 Console Connection Side - Stand-alone version only!
Connect your local keyboard, monitor and mouse console using the short VGA and PS/2 3in1
KVM splitter cable - connected to the KVM over IP SWITCH port labelled Local - if you want to
use PS/2 peripherals – if you want to use USB peripherals only you may connect your monitor
directly to the HD15 connector on the IP KVM Switch. If you want to use a USB mouse and
keyboard connect them to the ports labelled USB located below the RJ45 ports. However,
please note that USB mouse and keyboard signals from your local console will not be converted
and output as PS/2 signals to your server/KVM switch.
2.2.3 Network Connection
The stand-alone KVM OVER IP SWITCH provides two RJ45 ports for Ethernet connection - the
second port can be used to cascade multiple KVM IP Switches. The module version only
provides one RJ45 port.
The ports can be used with a 100Mbps, 100Base-TX connection or a 10Mbps, 10Base-T
connection. The KVM OVER IP SWITCH will sense the connection speed and automatically
adjust to the appropriate operation mode.
10Mbps Connection, 10Base-T
Please note that this slow connection may not provide sufficient performance for the
compressed video data traffic and will result in low video and colour resolution and significantly
delayed reaction time for remote connections!
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2.2.4 Dial up Line / Modem Connection
The RS232 port of the KVM OVER IP SWITCH can either be used to connect to an external
Modem i.e. to set up a dial up line connection or can be used to connect to an external RS232
managed power switch. Use the supplied cable to connect the appropriate unit.
2.2.5 Connecting an External Power Switch option
At the time of writing (October 2009) the KVM OVER IP SWITCH supports the following
external power switch options: Peppercon IPM-220L, Avocent SPC1 800/1600, Sentry In-Line
Power Module, Leaning ePowerSwitch.
However, we strongly suggest to use a directly IP managed power switch such as the LINDY
IPower Switches No.s 32657, 32658, 32652 or 32656
2.2.6. LED indicators and Switches
LED
Indication
Power - Stand-
alone version only!
RED – On when power is applied
LAN
Ethernet Link/Act
10/100Mbps
Orange (10) -- 10BaseT Ethernet connection established
Green (100) -- 100BaseT Ethernet connection established
Blinking: Activity
ON: When no data activity and link is connected
Link Green -- Blinking when data is being transmitted
 RESET button - Stand-alone version only: on the rear panel, hidden behind the small
hole, press the button to reboot the IP-KVM unit

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3. Configuration
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH
communication interface is based on
TCP/IP. The switch comes pre-configured
with the IP configuration detailed here:
If this initial configuration does not meet your requirements, the following section describes the
configuration that is necessary to access the KVM over IP SWITCH for the first time.
3.1 Initial IP Configuration via Network
If DHCP mode is enabled (IP auto configuration = DHCP), the KVM over IP Switch will try to
contact a DHCP server in the subnet to which it is physically connected. If a DHCP server is
found, it may provide a valid IP address, gateway address and net mask. Before you connect
the device to your local subnet, be sure to complete the corresponding configuration of your
DHCP server. It is recommended to configure a fixed IP assignment to the MAC address of the
KVM over IP SWITCH. You can find the MAC address labelled on the bottom side of the metal
housing and on the separate labels provided with the modules.
There is a Network Setup Software tool (PSetup) for setting up the network configuration (IP
Address, Subnet mask, DHCP, etc). It is useful when you want to change the network settings
or when you cannot access to the unit due to not knowing the network settings of the unit. In
this case, you can view or change the settings via this utility. Follow the procedure described on
the next page (Section 3.3.)
3.2 Initial Configuration via Serial Console
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH has a serial line
interface (host side) for connecting a serial terminal.
This connector is compliant with the RS-232 serial
line standard. The serial line has to be configured
with the parameters given in this table:
When configuring with a serial terminal, reset the KVM OVER IP SWITCH and immediately
press the ESC key. You will see some device information and a “=>” prompt. Type config and
press the Enter key. Wait a few seconds for the configuration questions to appear.
As you proceed, the following questions will appear on the screen. To accept the default values
(shown in square brackets below) press the Enter key.
IP auto configuration (non/dhcp/bootp) [dhcp]:
IP [192.168.0.70]:
Net mask [255.255.255.0]:
Gateway (0.0.0.0 for none) [0.0.0.0]:
Parameter Value
IP auto configuration none
IP-Address 192.168.0.70
Net-mask 255.255.255.0
Default-Gateway none
Parameter Value
Bits/second 115200
Data bits 8
Parity No
Stop bits 1
Flow Control None
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3.3 KVM OVER IP SWITCH Setup Tool
3.3.1 MAC Address Detection
Connect the KVM OVER IP SWITCH to your computer either via a local network, or via USB. If
you use a USB connection Windows will detect the KVM OVER IP SWITCH as a ‘Removable
Disk’ and an appropriate drive letter will be assigned.
Start the setup tool from the CD ROM.
A window opens as shown below:
On the upper left corner, the MAC address of the KVM OVER IP SWITCH is displayed. To
detect the MAC address, press the Refresh Devices button. The displayed MAC address is the
same as that printed on the sticker on the base of the unit.
On the lower right corner of the window, there are two buttons: Query Device and Setup
Device. Press the Query Device button to display the preconfigured values of the network
configuration. The values are displayed in the text fields located above. If necessary, adjust the
network settings to your needs. To save the changes enter a user login and a password (see
3.3.2 Authentication, on page 9) and then press the Setup Device button.

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3.3.2 Authentication
To adjust the authentication settings, enter your login as a super user and change your
password.
Super user login
Enter the login name of the super user. The initial value is super. All of the characters are lower
case.
Super user password
Enter the current password for the super user. This initial value is pass. All of the characters are
lower case. Please change the password when configuring the KVM over IP SWITCH for the
first time. Not to change the default password may cause some unauthorized access to the
switch and the servers connected! Please make sure to store the new password in a secure
place you easily can find once you forget it.
New super user password
Enter the new password for the super user.
New password (confirm)
Re-type the new password for the super user.
To close the window and accept the changes, press the OK button, otherwise press the Cancel
button.
3.3.3 IP Auto Configuration
With this option, you can specify whether the KVM OVER IP SWITCH should obtain its network
settings from a DHCP or BOOTP server. From the drop down list select either DHCP or
BOOTP. If you select NONE, the IP auto configuration is disabled and you should manually
input the following network settings:
IP address
The IP address the KVM OVER IP SWITCH uses.
Net mask
The net mask of the connected IP subnet.
Gateway address
The IP address of the default router for the connected IP subnet. If you do not have a default
router, enter 0.0.0.0.
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3.4 Keyboard, Mouse and Video configuration
Between the KVM OVER IP SWITCH and the host, there are two interfaces available for
transmitting keyboard and mouse data: USB and PS/2. The correct operation of the remote
mouse depends on several settings which will be discussed in the following subsections.
3.4.1 KVM OVER IP SWITCH Keyboard Settings
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH settings for the host's keyboard type have to be correct in order to
make the remote keyboard work properly. The settings can be checked using the KVM OVER
IP SWITCH web front-end.
3.4.2 Remote Mouse Settings
A common problem with KVM devices is the synchronization between the local and remote
mouse cursors. The KVM OVER IP SWITCH addresses this problem with an intelligent
synchronization algorithm. There are two mouse modes available on the KVM OVER IP
SWITCH CLASSIC USB: Auto mouse speed and Fixed mouse speed.
Auto mouse speed
The automatic mouse speed mode tries to detect the speed and acceleration settings of the
host system automatically. Speed detection is performed during mouse synchronization. If the
mouse does not move correctly, there are two ways to re-synchronize the local and remote
mouse:
Fast Sync: Fast synchronization is used to correct a temporary, but fixed skew. Choose this
option using the Remote Console options menu or by pressing the mouse synchronization
hotkey sequence - [ALT] + [F12]
Intelligent Sync: If the fast sync does not work correctly or the mouse settings have been
changed on the host system, you can use the intelligent resynchronization option. This method
can be accessed from the Mouse Handling sub menu of the Remote Console Option menu.
Intelligent synchronization requires a correctly adjusted picture. Use the auto adjustment
function or manual correction in the Video Settings panel to setup the picture. The Sync mouse
button on top of the Remote Console can behave differently, depending on the current
state of mouse synchronization. Usually pressing this button leads to a fast sync, except in
situations where the KVM port or the video mode was recently changed.
Fixed mouse speed
This mode just translates the mouse movements from the Remote Console in a way that one
pixel move will lead to ‘n’ pixel moves on the remote system. This parameter ‘n’ is adjustable.
However, it should be noted that this works only when mouse acceleration is turned off on the
remote system.
Tip
:
When first started, if the local mouse pointer is not synchronized with the remote mouse
pointer, click the Auto Adjust Button once. If the mouse is still not synchronized select
Intelligent Sync from the Mouse Handling sub menu of the Remote Console Option menu.

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3.4.3 Host System Mouse Settings
The host's operating system obtains various settings from the mouse driver.
Special Mouse Driver
There are mouse drivers which influence the synchronization process and lead to
desynchronized mouse pointers. If this happens, make sure you do not use a special vendor-
specific mouse driver on your host system.
Windows XP Mouse Settings
If using Windows XP, disable the enhance pointer precision / improve mouse acceleration
setting.
Active Desktop
If the Active Desktop feature of Microsoft Windows is enabled, do not use a plain background.
Instead, use some kind of wallpaper. Alternatively, you could also disable the Active Desktop
completely.
Navigate your mouse pointer into the upper left corner of the applet screen and move it back
and forth slightly. In this way the mouse will be resynchronized. If re-synchronizing fails, disable
mouse acceleration and repeat the procedure.
3.4.4 Single and Double Mouse Mode
The information above applies to Double Mouse Mode, where both remote and local mouse
pointers are visible and need to be synchronized. The KVM OVER IP SWITCH also features
another mode - Single Mouse Mode, where only the remote mouse pointer is visible. Activate
this mode in the open Remote Console and click into the window area. The local mouse pointer
will be hidden and the remote one can be controlled directly. To leave this mode, use the hotkey
combination [ALT] + [F12] to free the captured local mouse pointer.
3.4.5 Recommended Mouse Settings
For the different operating systems we can give the following advice...
MS Windows 2000/2003 (Professional and Server), XP, …
In general, we recommend the use of a USB mouse. Choose USB without Mouse Sync. For a
PS/2 mouse choose Auto Mouse Speed. For XP disable the option called enhance pointer
precision in the Control Panel.
SUN Solaris
Adjust the mouse settings either via xset m 1 or use the CDE Control Panel to set the mouse to
1:1, no acceleration. As an alternative you may also use the Single Mouse Mode.
MAC OS X
We recommend using the Single Mouse Mode.
3.4.6 Video Modes
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH switch recognizes a limited number of common video modes.
When running X11 on the host system, please do not use any custom mode lines with special
video modes. If you do, the KVM OVER IP SWITCH may not be able to detect them. We
recommend using any of the standard VESA video modes instead.
Note: The following limitations do not apply when using USB mice and
Windows 2000 and higher!
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4. Usage
4.1 Prerequisites
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH features an embedded operating system offering a variety of
standardized interfaces. This section will describe these interfaces, and the way to use them in
a more detailed manner. The interfaces are accessed using the TCP/IP protocol family.
The following interfaces are supported:
Telnet
A standard Telnet client can be used to access an arbitrary device connected to the KVM OVER
IP SWITCH CLASSIC USB’s serial port via a terminal.
HTTP/HTTPS
Full access is provided by the embedded web server. The KVM OVER IP SWITCH environment
can be entirely managed using a standard web browser. You can access the KVM OVER IP
SWITCH using the insecure HTTP protocol, or using the encrypted HTTPS protocol. Whenever
possible, use HTTPS.
The primary interface of the KVM OVER IP SWITCH is the HTTP interface. This is covered
extensively in this section. Other interfaces are addressed in the relevant subsections.
In order to use the Remote Console window of your managed host system, the browser must
feature Java Runtime Environment. If the browser has no Java support (such as on a small
handheld device), you can still maintain your remote host system using the administration forms
displayed by the browser itself.
Java configuration
Oracle has stopped support for unsigned applets starting with version 7.51 in January 2014, it
is required that the LINDY KVM Java certificate issued January 2014 be installed in every
computer’s Java runtime environment used to access the KVM OVER IP SWITCH. The
certificate can be downloaded from the KVM OVER IP SWITCH (Menu Maintenance / Device
Info / Download CA Root …. / right click on the page and save as
KVM_Certificate_Authority.p12) or from the LINDY product websites. To install it open the Java
console (i.e. Windows: Start > Control Panel > Java) select tab Security > Manage Certificates
> Select: Signer CA > Import and select the downloaded certificate file (.p12)
KVM_Certificate_Authority.p12 .
In the Firefox browser you may eventually have to add another JAVA setting: Click on the
Firefox logo on top left resp. the Extras menu, select Add-ons and Plugins, and set the
JAVA(TM) Platform SE to “Always active”.
VNC
The new firmware also includes the option to access the KVM over IP switch via VNC. VNC
does not require Java, however it does not have the comfort features offered by Java-based
Web browser access. The performance is also sluggish as reflected by the slow response time.
Most widely-used VNC viewers can be used. For instance, Tight VNC has been
tested without any problems. For Real VNC, the video must be set
to color mode 3, other VNC viewers may require other extra settings.
Important
:
We recommend you install th
e latest version of Sun’s
Java Virtual Machine which can be downloaded from the
following web site: www.java.com

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4.2 Logging In
4.2.1 Login to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH
Launch your web browser. Direct it to the address of your KVM OVER IP SWITCH which you
configured during the installation process. The address used might be a plain IP address or a
host and domain name if you have given your KVM OVER IP SWITCH a symbolic name in the
DNS.
Example: Type the following in the address line of your browser when establishing an
unsecured connection:
http://<IP address of KVM OVER IP SWITCH >
When using a secure connection, type in:
https://<IP address of KVM OVER IP SWITCH >
This will lead you to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH login page as shown below:
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH has a built-in super user account that has all the permissions
enabled to administrate your KVM OVER IP SWITCH:
Login name super (factory default)
Password pass (factory default)
Please note: Your web browser has to accept cookies, or else login is not possible.
Please make sure you change the super user password immediately after you have installed
and accessed your KVM OVER IP SWITCH for the first time. Not changing the password for the
super user is a severe security risk and could result in unauthorized access to the switch and to
the host system(s) to which it is connected.
Note: The user “super” is not allowed to login via the serial interface of the IP-KVM switch.
Technological progress
The KVM over IP Module, its software and firmware are subject to technological progress and are
being continuously upgraded accordingly. Therefore minor changes compared to the descriptions in
this manual may be found, especially for the design of the screens and menus.
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4.3 Navigation
Once logged into the KVM OVER IP SWITCH successfully, the main page appears. This page
consists of three parts; each of them contains specific information. The buttons in the upper
area allow you to navigate within the front end. The lower left area contains a navigation bar
and allows you to switch between the different sections of the KVM OVER IP SWITCH. Within
the main area, task-specific information is displayed.
Return to the main page of the KVM OVER IP SWITCH
Logout from the KVM OVER IP SWITCH
This link logs out the current user and presents a new login screen. Please note that an
automatic logout will be performed if there is no activity for half an hour. Clicking one of the links
will bring you back to the login screen.
Access the Remote Console
The Remote Console is the redirected screen, keyboard and mouse of the remote host system
that the KVM OVER IP SWITCH controls. Selecting this button opens the Remote Console
Main Window.
The Remote Console window is a Java Applet that establishes its own TCP connection to the
KVM OVER IP SWITCH. The protocol that runs over this connection is neither HTTP nor
HTTPS, but RFB (Remote Frame Buffer Protocol). RFB needs to establish a connection to port

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number 443. Your local network environment has to allow this connection to be made, i.e. your
firewall and, if you have a private internal network, your NAT (Network Address Translation)
settings have to be configured accordingly.
If the KVM OVER IP SWITCH is connected to your local network environment and your
connection to the Internet is available using a proxy server only, without NAT being configured,
the Remote Console is very unlikely to be able to establish a connection. This is because
today's web proxies are not capable of relaying the RFB protocol.
If you experience problems, please consult your network administrator in order to provide an
appropriate network environment.
4.3.1 Remote Console Main Window
Starting the Remote Console opens an additional window. It displays the screen content of your
host system. The Remote Console will behave in exactly the same way as if you were sitting
directly in front of the screen of your host system. This means that the keyboard and mouse can
be used in the usual way. However, be aware of the fact that the host system will react to
keyboard and mouse actions with a slight delay. The delay depends on the bandwidth of the
line which you use to connect to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH.
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Note: Your local keyboard changes its keyboard layout according to the remote host system. If
you use a German administration system and your host system uses a US English keyboard
layout for instance, some special keys on the German keyboard will not work as expected.
Instead, the keys will result in their US English counterpart, i.e Z>Y and Y>Z. You can
circumvent such problems by adjusting the keyboard of your remote system to the same
mapping as your local one. Also see OSD KVM Settings: Keyboard/Mouse and section 5.4.2.
The Remote Console window always tries to show the remote screen with its optimal size. That
means it will adapt its size to the size of the remote screen initially and after the screen
resolution of the remote screen has been changed. However, you can always resize the
Remote Console window in your local window system as usual.
4.3.2 Remote Console Control Bar
The upper part of the Remote Console window contains a control bar. Using its elements you
can see the state of the Remote Console and influence the local Remote Console settings. A
description for each control follows.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Sends the ‘Control Alt Delete’ key combination to the remote system
Auto Adjust button
If the video display is poor quality or distorted in some way, click this button and wait a few
seconds while the KVM OVER IP SWITCH tries to adjust itself for the best possible video
quality.
Sync mouse
Activates the mouse synchronization process. Choose this option in order to synchronize the
local AND remote mouse cursors. This is especially necessary when using accelerated mouse
settings on the host system. In general, there is no need to change mouse settings on the host.
Single/Double mouse mode
Switches between the Single Mouse Mode (where only the remote mouse pointer is visible) and
the Double Mouse Mode (where remote and local mouse pointers are visible) Single mouse
mode is only available if using SUN JVM 1.3 or higher.
Tip: When in single mouse mode use the hotkey combination [ALT] + [F12] to release
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Options
Opens the Options menu. A short description of each of the options
follows:
Monitor Only
Toggles the ‘Monitor Only’ filter on or off. If the filter is switched on,
no remote console interaction is possible but monitoring is.
Exclusive Access
If a user has the appropriate permission, he can force the Remote
Consoles of all other users to close. No one can open the Remote
Console at the same time again until this user disables the exclusive
access, or logs off.
A change in the access mode is also visible in the status line indicated by this icon.
Scaling
Allows you to scale down the Remote Console window: 25% / 50% / 100% / Scale to fit. You
can still use both mouse and keyboard; however the scaling algorithm will not preserve all
display details.
Mouse Handling
The submenu for mouse handling offers three options for synchronizing the local and the
remote mouse pointer.
Mouse Mode
Allows switching between Single Mouse Mode and Double Mouse Mode
Fast Sync
The fast synchronization is used to correct a temporary, but fixed skew.
Intelligent Sync
Use this option if the fast sync does not work or the mouse settings have
been changed on the host system.
Note: This method takes more time than fast sync and requires a correctly
adjusted picture. Use the auto adjustment function or the manual correction in
the Video Settings panel to setup the picture.
Local Cursor
Offers a list of different cursor shapes to choose from for the local mouse pointer: Transparent,
Default, Big, Pixel, Crosshair. The selected shape will be saved for the current user and
activated the next time this user opens the Remote Console. The number of available shapes
depends on the Java Virtual Machine; a version of 1.2 or higher offers the full list.
Video Settings
Opens a panel for changing the KVM OVER IP SWITCH video settings. The KVM OVER IP
SWITCH features two different dialogs, which influence the video settings:
Video Settings in the KVM section in the front end menu:
The Noise Filter option defines how the KVM OVER IP SWITCH reacts to small changes in the
video input signal. A large filter setting needs less network traffic and leads to a faster video
display, but small changes in some display regions may not be recognized immediately. A small
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filter displays all changes instantly but may lead to a constant amount of network traffic even if
display content is not really changing (depending on the quality of the video input signal). All in
all the default setting should be suitable for most situations.
Video Settings through the remote console:
Brightness
Controls the brightness of the picture
Contrast
Controls the contrast of the picture
Clock
Defines the horizontal frequency for a video line and depends on the video mode. Different
video card types may require different values here. The default settings in conjunction with the
auto adjustment procedure should be adequate for most common configurations. If the picture
quality is still bad after auto adjustment you may change this setting together with the sampling
phase to achieve a better quality.
Phase
Defines the phase for video sampling, used to control the display quality together with the
setting for sampling clock.
Horizontal Offset
Use the left and right buttons to move the picture in a horizontal direction
Vertical Offset
Use the left and right buttons to move the picture in a vertical direction
Reset this Mode
Reset mode specific settings to the factory-made defaults.
Reset all Modes
Reset all settings to the factory-made defaults.
Save Changes
Save changes permanently
Undo Changes
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Soft Keyboard
Opens up the sub-menu for the Soft-Keyboard:
Show
Pops up the Soft-Keyboard. The Soft-Keyboard is necessary in case your host system runs a
completely different language and country mapping than your administration machine.
Mapping
Used for choosing the language and country mapping of the Soft-Keyboard.
Local Keyboard
Used to change the language mapping of your browser running the Remote Console Applet.
Normally, the applet determines the correct value automatically. However, depending on your
particular KVM and your browser settings this is not always possible. A typical example is a
German localized system that uses a US-English keyboard mapping. In this case you must
manually change the local keyboard setting to the correct language.
Hotkeys
Opens a list of previously defined hotkeys. Choose
one entry; the command will be sent to the host
system.
A confirmation dialog can be added that will be
displayed before sending the selected command to
the remote host. Select OK to perform the command
on the remote host.
4.3.3 Remote Console Status Line
Status line
Shows both console and the connection state. The size of the remote screen is displayed. The
example below was taken from a Remote Console with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. The
value in brackets describes the connection to the Remote Console. Norm means a standard
connection without encryption, SSL indicates a secure connection.
Furthermore, both the incoming (In:) and the outgoing (Out:) network
traffic are visible (in kb/s). If compressed encoding is enabled, a value in
brackets displays the compressed transfer rate.
For more information about Monitor Only and Exclusive Access settings, see the relevant
sections.
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5. Menu Options
5.1 Remote Control
5.1.1 KVM Console
To open the KVM console, click either the menu entry on the left or on the console picture on
the right. To refresh the picture, click on the Refresh button.
For the Remote Power settings see Section 2.2.5 on page 6.
5.1.2 Telnet Console
To use Telnet it must be enabled in Device Settings > Network, see section 5.5.1
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH firmware features a Telnet server that enables a user to connect
via a standard Telnet client. If the Telnet program is using a VT 100, VT 102 or VT 220 terminal
or appropriate emulation, it is even possible to perform a console redirection, as long as the
KVM OVER IP SWITCH host is using a text mode screen resolution.
Connecting to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH is done as usual and as required by the Telnet
client, for instance in a UNIX shell:
telnet [your device’s IP]
Replace the IP address by the one that is actually assigned to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH .
This will prompt for the username and password in order to log into the device. The credentials
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means the user management of the Telnet interface is entirely controlled with the appropriate
functions of the web interface.
Once you have successfully logged into the KVM OVER IP SWITCH a command line will be
presented and you can enter management commands.
In general, the Telnet interface supports two operation modes: the command line mode and the
terminal mode. The command line mode is used to control or display some parameters. In
terminal mode the pass-through access to serial port 1 is activated (if the serial settings were
made accordingly). All inputs are redirected to the device on serial port 1 and its answers are
displayed on the Telnet interface.
The following list shows the command mode syntax and their usage.
Help
Displays the list of possible commands
Cls
Clears the screen
Quit
Exits the current session and disconnects from the client
Version
Displays the release information
Terminal
Starts the terminal pass-through mode for the serial port. The key sequence ‘esc exit’ switches
back to the command mode.
5.2 Virtual Media
5.2.1 Drive Redirection
With Drive Redirection you do not have to use an image file but may work with a drive from your
local computer on the remote machine. The drive is hereby shared over a TCP network
connection. Devices such as floppy drives, hard discs, CD ROMs and other removable devices
like USB sticks can be redirected. It is even possible to enable a write support so that for the
remote machine it is possible to write data to your local disc.
Please note that Drive Redirection works on a level which is far below the operating system.
That means that neither the local nor the remote operating system is aware that the drive is
currently redirected. This may lead to inconsistent data as soon as one of the operating systems
(either from the local machine, or from the remote host) is writing data on the device. If write
support is enabled the remote computer might damage the data and the file system on the
redirected device. On the other hand, if the local operating system writes data to the redirected
device the drive cache of the operating system of the remote host might contain older data. This
may confuse the remote host’s operating system. Therefore, we recommend to use the Drive
Redirection with care, especially the write support.
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Disable Drive Redirection
If enabled the Drive Redirection is switched off.
Force read-only connections
If enabled the Write Support for the Drive Redirection is switched off. It is not possible to
write on a redirected device.
Click Apply to submit your changes.
The method of Drive Redirection:
Built-in Java Drive Redirection function in Remote Console
1. Run Remote Control > KVM Console.
2. Click “Floppy” icon
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4. Select a drive to redirect (if Connect Drive)
5. Select a ISO image to redirect (if Connect ISO)
5.2.2 Create a CD-ROM/ISO Image
Follow the procedure below to create a CD-ROM image which can be accessed by the host
system via the KVM OVER IP SWITCH .
IMPORTANT
1. Drive Redirection is only possible with Windows 2000 and later versions.
2. Drive Redirection works on a low SCSI level. The SCSI protocol cannot recognize
partitions; therefore the whole drive selected will be shared instead of any
particular partition.
3. When connecting to a legacy KVM switch, please select PS/2 mouse from the
Keyboard/Mouse setting on the web page. Otherwise you may not be able to
use Hot-keys.
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First, on your client PC you must create an image of your CD which can be accessed by the
host system.
UNIX and UNIX-like OS
To create an image file, make use of dd. This is one of the original UNIX utilities and is included
in every UNIX-like OS (UNIX, Sun Solaris, and Linux).
To create a CDROM image file, copy the contents of the CD-ROM to a file. You can use the
following command:
dd [ if=/dev/cdrom ] [ of=/tmp/cdrom.image ]
dd reads the entire disc from the device /dev/cdrom, and saves the output in the specified
output file /tmp/cdrom.image. Adjust both parameters exactly to your needs (input device etc.).
Windows
To create the image file, use your favourite CD
imaging tool. Copy the whole contents of the disc
into one single image file on your hard disk.
For example, with ‘Nero’ you choose ‘Copy and
Backup’. Then, navigate to the ‘Copy Disc’
section. Select the CD ROM or DVD drive you
would like to create an image from. Specify the
filename of the image, and save the CD ROM
content in that file.
Example:
1. Create a CD image and name it image.iso
2. Create a folder on your client PC and name it
Test. Copy the file image.iso to the folder
Test.
3. Now you need to ‘share’ this folder. Right click
on the folder and select the option Sharing
and Security. Select Share this folder and
ensure the Share Name is set to Test. Click
Permissions to set permissions for users who
access this folder, according to your
requirements. Click Apply then OK to
complete.
4. Next you need to mount the image via a
Windows Share. In the KVM OVER IP
SWITCH menu on the left hand side of the
browser select Virtual Media and from the
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5. Input the following parameters:
Share host: Enter the IP address of your Console PC here (e.g. 192.168.2.103)
Share name: Test (The share name of the previously created folder)
Path to image: image.iso (the name of the CD image)
User: super (Your user name, the default is super)
Password: pass (Your password, the default is pass)
6. Click Set
7. You will see the dialog below detailing the active image:
8. Click Reactivate. Access the console window and you will see that another CD drive has
been installed on the host computer. This is the virtual drive you have just set up. You can
access the uploaded CD image as though it were a regular CD. Click Unset to remove the
image.
SAMBA
If you would like to access the share via SAMBA, SAMBA must be set up properly. You may
either edit the SAMBA configuration file /etc/samba/smb.conf, or use the Samba Web
Administration Tool (SWAT) or WebMin to set the correct parameters.
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5.2.3 Floppy Disk
Follow the steps below to upload a virtual floppy image to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH and
create a virtual floppy drive on the host system
Create a Floppy Image
First, on your client PC you must create an image of your floppy disk which can be uploaded to
the KVM OVER IP SWITCH ’s built in memory.
UNIX and UNIX-like OS
To create an image file, make use of dd. This is one of the original UNIX utilities and is included
in every UNIX-like OS (UNIX, Sun Solaris, and Linux).
To create a floppy image file copy the contents of a floppy to a file. You can use the following
command:
dd [ if=/dev/fd0 ] [ of=/tmp/floppy.image ]
dd reads the entire disc from the device /dev/fd0 and saves the output in the specified output
file /tmp/floppy.image. Adjust both parameters exactly to your needs (input device etc.)
Windows
Windows users should use the tool RawWrite for
Windows which is included on the supplied CD.
Launch RawWrite, you will see the window
opposite:
Insert your floppy disk into your floppy drive. Click
the Read tab and then click on
Select a name and destination for the floppy image
file and click the Read button. As the image is
written, you will see the progress as a percentage
figure in the bottom left hand corner.
When the image has been written you can upload it
to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH .
Uploading a Floppy Image
Click the Browse button and navigate to
the location of the image file, then click
the Upload button.
After the image has uploaded you will see the dialog below:

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Click Reactivate. A virtual floppy drive will be installed on the host system and the image will be
downloaded to the virtual floppy drive from the KVM OVER IP SWITCH . You can access the
virtual floppy drive in the same way you would a regular drive.
You can download the image from the KVM OVER IP SWITCH to your remote system by
clicking the Download button.
Clicking Discard removes the virtual floppy image from the KVM OVER IP SWITCH and from
the hosts system.
5.2.4 Virtual Drive Options
This option allows you to disable the mass storage emulation (and hide the virtual drive) if no
image file is currently loaded. To set this option, press the button Apply.
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5.3 User Management
5.3.1 Change Password
To change your password, enter the new password in the upper entry field. Retype the
password in the lower field. Click Apply to submit your changes.

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5.3.2 Users And Groups
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH comes with 2 pre-configured user accounts that have fixed
permissions. The super account has all possible rights to configure the device and to use all
functions. The user account has only the permission to open and use the Remote Console. The
default password for both accounts is pass. Ensure you change the passwords as soon as you
have installed and accessed the KVM OVER IP SWITCH for the first time.
While the user account never sees the following options, the super account can change the
name and password for both accounts.
Existing users
Select an existing user for modification. Once a user has been selected, click the lookup button
to see the user information.
New User name
The new user name for the selected account.
Password
The password for the login name. It must be at least four characters long.
Confirm password
Confirmation of the above password.
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5.4 KVM Settings
5.4.1 User Console
The following settings are user specific. This means the super user can customize these
settings for individual users separately. Changing the settings for one user does not affect the
settings for the other users.
User select box
This box displays the user ID for which the values are shown and for which the changes will
take effect. You may change the settings of other users if you have the necessary access rights.
Transmission Encoding
The Transmission Encoding setting allows you to change the image-encoding algorithm that is
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speed of the remote screen depending on the number of users working at the same time and
the bandwidth of the connection line (Modem, ISDN, DSL, LAN, etc.).
Automatic detection
The encoding and the compression level are determined automatically from the available
bandwidth and the current content of the video image.
Pre-configured
The pre-configured settings deliver the best result because of optimized adjustment of
compression and colour depth for the indicated network speed.
Manually
Allows adjustment of both compression rate and colour depth individually. Depending on the
selected compression rate the data stream between the KVM OVER IP SWITCH and the
Remote Console will be compressed in order to save bandwidth. Since high compression rates
are very time consuming, they should not be used when several users are accessing the KVM
OVER IP SWITCH simultaneously.
The standard colour depth is 16 bit (65536 colours). The other colour depths are intended for
slower network connections in order to allow a faster transmission of data. Therefore
compression level 0 (no compression) uses only 16 bit colour depth. At lower bandwidths only 4
bit (16 colours) and 2 bit (4 grey scales) are recommended for typical desktop interfaces. Photo-
like pictures have best results with 4 bit (16 grey scales). 1 Bit colour depth (black/white) should
only be used for extremely slow network connections.
Remote Console Type
Specifies, which Remote Console Viewer to use.
Default Java-VM
Uses the default Java Virtual Machine of your Browser. This may be the Sun JVM if it is
configured this way. Use of the Sun JVM may also be forced (see below).
Sun Microsystems Java Browser Plug-in
Instructs the web browser of your administration system to use Sun’s JVM. The JVM in the
browser is used to run the code for the Remote Console window which is actually a Java
Applet. If you check this box for the first time on your administration system and the appropriate
Java plug-in is not already installed on your system, it will be downloaded and installed
automatically. The advantage of Sun's JVM is in providing a stable and identical Java Virtual
Machine across different platforms. The Remote Console software is optimized for Sun JVM
versions and offers wider range of functionality when run with JVM.
The KVM Java applet is issued and certified by LINDY. Therefore you have to install the LINDY
certificate in every computer that you want to use to access the KVM switch. The installation
process is described in section 4.1
Miscellaneous Remote Console Settings
Start in Monitor Mode Sets the initial value for the monitor mode. By default the
monitor mode is off. In case you switch it on, the Remote Console window will be
started in a read only mode.
Start in Exclusive Access Mode Enables the exclusive access mode
immediately at Remote Console start-up. This forces the Remote Consoles of all
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other users to close. No one can open the Remote Console at the same time
again until this user disables the exclusive access or logs off.
Mouse hotkey
Allows the user to specify a hotkey combination which starts either the mouse synchronization
process if pressed in the Remote Console or is used to leave the single mouse mode.
Remote Console Button Keys
This allows simulating keystrokes on the remote system that cannot be generated locally. The
reason for this might be a missing key or the fact that the local operating system of the Remote
Console is unconditionally catching this keystroke already. Typical examples are
Control+Alt+Delete in Windows and DOS, which is always caught, or Control+Backspace on
Linux for terminating the X-Server. The syntax to define a new Button Key is as follows:
[confirm] <keycode>[+|-[*]<keycode>]*
confirm requests confirmation by a dialog box before the key strokes will be sent to the remote
host.
keycode is the key to be sent. Multiple key codes can be joined with a plus, or a minus sign.
The plus sign builds key combinations; all keys will be pressed until a minus sign or the end of
the combination is encountered. In this case all pressed keys will be released in reversed
sequence. So the minus sign builds single, separate key presses and releases. The star inserts
a pause with duration of 100 milliseconds.
5.4.2 Keyboard/Mouse
This section is slightly different for the stand-alone units 39415 and 39414 compared to the
modular versions 39430, 39432, 39522 and 39636
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Stand-alone version – additional Host Interface menu
The stand-alone version has the option to use either PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse host
interface. This additional option can be configured in the OSD menu:
Host Interface
Enables the interface the mouse is connected to. You can choose between Auto for automatic
detection, USB for a USB mouse, or PS/2 for a PS/2 mouse.
To enable USB remote keyboard access during the boot process of the host, the following
conditions must be fulfilled:
the host BIOS must have USB keyboard support
the USB cable must be connected or must be selected in the Host interface option
USB Mouse Type
Enables USB mouse type. Choose between MS Windows 2000 or newer for MS Windows
2000 or Windows XP, or Other Operating Systems for MS Windows NT, Linux, or OS X. In MS
Windows 2000 or newer mode the remote mouse is always synchronized with the local
mouse.
Note: To use the USB and/or PS/2 interface you need the correct cabling between the
managed host and the managing device. If the managed host has no USB keyboard support
in the BIOS and you have connected the USB cable only, then you will have no remote
keyboard access during the boot process of the host. If USB and PS/2 are both connected
and you selected Auto as host interface, then USB will be selected if available, otherwise it
will revert to PS/2.
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Both versions – continued
PS/2 Keyboard Model
Enables a certain keyboard layout. You can choose between Generic 101-Key PC for a
standard keyboard layout, Generic 104-Key PC for a standard keyboard layout extended by
three additional windows keys, Generic 106-Key PC for a Japanese keyboard, and Apple
Macintosh for the Apple Macintosh.
Mouse Speed
Auto mouse speed Use this option if the mouse settings on the host use an additional
acceleration setting. The KVM OVER IP SWITCH tries to detect the acceleration and speed
of the mouse during the mouse sync process.
Fixed mouse speed Use a direct translation of mouse movements between the local and
the remote pointer.
You may also set a fixed scaling which determines the amount the remote mouse pointer is
moved when the local mouse pointer is moved by one pixel. This option only works when the
mouse settings on the host are linear. This means that there is no mouse acceleration involved.
To set the options, click on the Apply button.
5.4.3 Video
Video Settings
the If there are no video problems leave the mode in Auto-Detection

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Noise filter
This option defines how the KVM OVER IP SWITCH reacts to small changes in the video input
signal. A large filter setting needs less network traffic and leads to a faster video display, but
small changes in some display regions may not be recognized immediately. A small filter
displays all changes instantly but may lead to a constant amount of network traffic even if the
display content is not really changing (depending on the quality of the video input signal). All in
all the default setting should be suitable for most situations.
5.4.4 VNC
Video Settings
To use a VNC viewer to access the KVM over IP Switch the VNC server as to be enabled.
Please make sure youtr firewall does not block the relevant ports.
We have tested Tight VNC that works without any problems.
Most common VNC viewers can be used, however, some may use special settings. If you want
to use Real VNC please set it to video mode 3.
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5.5 Device Settings
5.5.1 Network
The Network Settings panel allows network related parameters to be changed. Each parameter
will be explained below. Once applied the new network settings will immediately come into
effect.
Note:
The initial IP configuration is usually done directly at the host system using the
special procedure described in Section 3.
Changing the network settings of the IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC might result in
losing connection. In case you change the settings remotely make sure that all the values are
correct and you still have an option to access the
KVM over
IP
SWITCH
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IP auto configuration
With this option you can control if the KVM OVER IP SWITCH should obtain its network settings
from a DHCP or BOOTP server. For DHCP, select dhcp, and for BOOTP select bootp. If you
choose none then IP auto configuration is disabled.
IP address
IP address in the usual dot notation.
Subnet Mask
The net mask of the local network.
Gateway IP address
In case the KVM OVER IP SWITCH is accessible from networks other than the local one, this IP
address must be set to the local network router's IP address.
Primary DNS Server IP Address
IP address of the primary Domain Name Server in dot notation. This option may be left empty;
however, the KVM OVER IP SWITCH will not be able to perform name resolution.
Secondary DNS Server IP Address
IP address of the secondary Domain Name Server in dot notation. It will be used in case the
Primary DNS Server cannot be contacted.
Remote Console and HTTPS port
Port number at which the KVM OVER IP SWITCH ’s Remote Console server and HTTPS server
are listening. If left empty the default value will be used.
HTTP port
Port number at which the KVM OVER IP SWITCH ’s HTTP server is listening. If left empty the
default value will be used.
Telnet port
Port number at which the KVM OVER IP SWITCH ’s Telnet server is listening. If left empty the
default value will be used.
Bandwidth limitation
The maximum network traffic generated through the KVM OVER IP SWITCH ’s Ethernet device.
Value in Kbit/s.
Enable Telnet access
Set this option to allow access to ARA express using the Telnet Gateway (see the Section
called Telnet Console on page 23).
Disable Setup Protocol
Enable this option to exclude the KVM OVER IP SWITCH from the setup protocol.
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5.5.2 Dynamic DNS
A freely available Dynamic DNS service (dyndns.org) can be used in the following scenario (see
illustration below)
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH is reachable via the IP address of the DSL router, which is
dynamically assigned by the provider. Since the administrator does not know the IP address
assigned by the provider, the KVM OVER IP SWITCH connects to a special dynamic DNS
server in regular intervals and registers its IP address there. The administrator may contact this
server as well and pick up the same IP address belonging to his device.
The administrator has to register an KVM OVER IP SWITCH that is supposed to take part in the
service with the Dynamic DNS Server and assign a certain hostname to it. He will get a
nickname and a password in return. This account information, together with the hostname, is
needed in order to determine the IP address of the registered KVM OVER IP SWITCH .
You have to perform the following steps in order to enable Dynamic DNS:
Make sure that the LAN interface of the KVM OVER IP SWITCH is properly configured.
Open the Dynamic DNS Settings configuration dialog
Enable Dynamic DNS and change the settings according to your needs (see the next page).