Lindy aJ-Orion User manual

© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (October 2009)
IP KVM Switch Classic USB
User Manual English
LINDY No. 39414
www.lindy.com

PREFACE
The LINDY IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB features the latest and most technologically
advanced SoC (System on Chip) IP KVM solution, based on Raritan / Peppercon’s latest IP-
KVM engine technology.
Retaining the familiar management utilities, GUI and related software tools of its predecessor,
the CPU IP Access Switch LITE, the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB delivers an advanced
IP KVM solution whilst retaining compatibility with older models. It now also supports USB
connections for keyboard and mouse as well as two RJ45 ports for cascading multiple devices.
This manual is based on the CPU IP Access Switch LITE manual and therefore shows many
screenshots referring to this model, however, please note that although they may display a
slightly different design they fully apply to the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB too. The IP KVM
SWITCH CLASSIC USB may also be referred to as IP-KVM or IP Access Switch in this
manual.
Due to constant technological advances and further development, changes to this product may
be introduced without further notice.
LINDY Elektronik-GmbH & LINDY Electronics Ltd, October 2009

Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................1
1.1 Features................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Package Contents................................................................................................................1
1.3 System Requirements .........................................................................................................2
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................2
2.1 Operation Overview.............................................................................................................2
2.2 Connections .........................................................................................................................3
2.2.1 Host Connection Side......................................................................................................3
2.2.2 Console Connection Side................................................................................................3
2.2.3 Network Connection........................................................................................................3
2.2.4 Connecting the IP ACCESS SWITCH LITE to a KVM switch..........................................4
2.2.5 Connecting an External Power Switch option..................................................................4
2.2.6 LED indicators and Switches…………………………………………………………………..4
3. CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................................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 IP ACCESS SWITCH LITE 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 IP ACCESS SWITCH LITE........................................................................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.........................................................................................18

5. MENU OPTIONS ...................................................................................................................19
5.1 Remote Control..................................................................................................................19
5.1.1 KVM Console ................................................................................................................19
5.1.2 Telnet Console ..............................................................................................................19
5.2 Virtual Media.......................................................................................................................21
5.2.1 Floppy Disk....................................................................................................................21
5.2.2 Create a CD-ROM/ISO Image.......................................................................................23
5.2.3 Drive Redirection...........................................................................................................26
5.2.4 Options..........................................................................................................................28
5.3 User Management..............................................................................................................29
5.3.1 Change Password.........................................................................................................29
5.3.2 Users And Groups……………………………………………………………………………..29
5.4 KVM Settings......................................................................................................................31
5.4.1 User Console.................................................................................................................31
5.4.2 Keyboard/Mouse ...........................................................................................................34
5.4.3 Video.............................................................................................................................35
5.5 Device Settings ..................................................................................................................36
5.5.1 Network.........................................................................................................................36
5.5.2 Dynamic DNS................................................................................................................38
5.5.3 Security .........................................................................................................................40
5.5.4 Certificate......................................................................................................................42
5.5.5 Serial Port......................................................................................................................44
5.5.6 Date And Time...............................................................................................................46
5.6 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................49
5.6.1 Device Information.........................................................................................................49
5.6.2 Event Log.....................................................................................................................50
5.6.3 Update Firmware...........................................................................................................50
5.6.4 Unit Reset......................................................................................................................52
6. TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................................53
7. KEY CODES..........................................................................................................................55
8. VIDEO MODES......................................................................................................................57
9. RACK MOUNT KIT INSTALLATION.....................................................................................58
10. RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY, CERTIFICATIONS..........................................................60

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LINDY IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB. This device allows
operators to monitor and access their computers from remote locations. The IP KVM SWITCH
CLASSIC USB connects to the internet, intranet, LAN or WAN using standard CAT5 or higher
cable, then uses a KVM cable to connect a local KVM switch or server.
The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB supports PS/2 as well as USB keyboard/mouse and 15-
way VGA type monitor connections. It automatically detects the video mode of the console and
allows manual fine tuning for improved video quality. 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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
User console port for direct access to KVM switch
Local mouse suppression (only when using SUN’s Java Virtual Machine)
Can be used with any standard PS/2 or USB Keyboard/Mouse & VGA Monitor from the local
console
Remote mass storage virtual media feature
Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP & 2003 Server, Mac OS 10 and Linux Red
Hat/Fedora/Knoppix
1.2 Package Contents
IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB
Power Adapter, Multi Country for EURO, UK, US, AUS
19” Rack mount kit and set of 4 rubber feet for desktop use
RS-232 Serial cable
USB 2.0 A to Mini B type Cable
3-in-1 KVM Cable, 1m (to connect local console VGA and PS/2 via one connector)
Software CD including tools and this manual

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Multiple Servers
1.3 System Requirements
Item
Description
Local console side One Keyboard, one Mouse, one VGA monitor
Remote Console side PC with Java enabled browser linked to the network
Computer / KVM side
One PC/ Server or the console port of a KVM switch
2. Hardware Installation
2.1 Operation Overview
The pictures below show the connection options of the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB.
The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB can be used in a multi administrator and multi server
environment as well. Attaching one or more IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB units to a KVM
switch matrix allows multiple server access via a single remote console.
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

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2.2 Connections
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
Use the 3in1 KVM cable (VGA & 2x PS/2) attached to the KVM Switch to make the connections
to the host computer. If you either 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB to a USB port on your server or KVM switch.
2.2.2 Console Connection Side
Connect your local keyboard, monitor and mouse console using the short VGA and PS/2 3in1
KVM splitter cable - connected to the IP KVM 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB provides two RJ45 ports for Ethernet connection. The
ports can be used with a 100Mbps, 100Base-TX connection or a 10Mbps, 10Base-T
connection. The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB will sense the connection speed and
automatically adjust to the appropriate operation mode. The second port can be used to
cascade multiple KVM IP Switches.
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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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, 32653 or 32654
2.2.6. LED indicators and Switches
LED
Indication
Power 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: 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB’s
communication interfaces are all 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 IP ACCESS SWITCH CLASSIC USB for the first
time.
3.1 Initial IP Configuration via Network
If DHCP mode is enabled (IP auto configuration = DHCP), the IP Access KVM Switch Classic
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 IP Access KVM Switch Classic. You can find the MAC address labelled on the bottom side
of the metal housing.
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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB Setup Tool
3.3.1 MAC Address Detection
Connect the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB to your computer either via a local network, or via
USB. If you use a USB connection Windows will detect the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB Keyboard Settings
The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP
KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB addresses this problem with an intelligent
synchronization algorithm. There are two mouse modes available on the IP KVM 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM
SWITCH CLASSIC USB’s serial port via a terminal.
HTTP/HTTPS
Full access is provided by the embedded web server. The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB
switch environment can be entirely managed using a standard web browser. You can access
the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB using the insecure HTTP protocol, or using the encrypted
HTTPS protocol. Whenever possible, use HTTPS.
The primary interface of the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 version 1.1 or higher support. 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.
For a non-secure connection to the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB, we recommend the
following browsers:
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher
Netscape Navigator 7.0 or Mozilla 1.6 or higher
In order to access the remote host system using a securely encrypted connection, you need a
browser that supports the HTTPS protocol. Strong security is only assured by using a key
length of 128 Bit. Some older browsers do not have a strong 128 Bit encryption algorithm.
Important: We recommend you install the 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB
Launch your web browser. Direct it to the address of your IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB
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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB
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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB >
When using a secure connection, type in:
https://<IP address of IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB >
This will lead you to the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB login page as shown below:
The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB has a built-in super user account that has all the
permissions enabled to administrate your IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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.

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4.3 Navigation
Once logged into the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC
USB. Within the main area, task-specific information is displayed.
Return to the main page of the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB
Logout from the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB
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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB controls. Selecting this button opens the Remote
Console Main Window.

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The Remote Console window is a Java Applet that establishes its own TCP connection to the IP
KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB. 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
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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB.
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. You can circumvent such problems
by adjusting the keyboard of your remote system to the same mapping as your local one.
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.

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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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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
mouse control and access the menus etc.

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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 two options for synchronizing the local and the remote
mouse pointer.
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 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB video settings. The IP KVM
SWITCH CLASSIC USB features two different dialogs, which influence the video settings:
Video Settings through the HTML-Frontend: To enable the local video port, select this option.
This option decides if the local video output of the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB is active
and passing through the incoming signal from the host system.
The Noise Filter option defines how the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 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

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immediately. A small 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