TRENDnet TK-1604R User manual

TK-804R
TK-1604R
Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Version 05.07.2007
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Technical Specifications ............................................................................
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................
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1. Before You Start
2. How to Install .....................................................................................
3. Operation ...........................................................................................
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System Requirements
Application
Package Contents
1. Before You Start
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?
?Quick Installation Guide
?Rack-Mount kit
?AC Power Adapter (9V DC, 1A)
?Daisy-Chain Cable (HDB 15-pin male
to female)
?Daisy-Chain Terminator (HDB 15-Pin
male)
?Firmware Cable (HDB 15-pin
female to female)
TK-804R/TK-1604R
?
?PS/2 or USB Mouse
?VGA Compatible Monitor
?USB KVM Cables (e.g. TK-CU06/TK-CU10/TK-CU15)
?Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista, Linux, and Netware
PS/2 or USB Keyboard
Monitor
8/16 Ports Stackable
Rack Mount USB
KVM Switch with OSD
(TK-804R/TK-1604R)
USB or PS/2
Mouse
USB or PS/2
Keyboard
PC 2
PC 1
PC 3
PC 5
PC 4PC 6
Monitor
PC 1PC 3PC 5
Daisy-Chain
Stand Alone
Daisy-Chain
8/16 Ports Stackable
Rack Mount USB
KVM Switch with OSD
(TK-804R/TK-1604R)
Master
Slave
USB or PS/2
Mouse
USB or PS/2
Keyboard
PC 2PC 4PC 6
Slave

2. How to Install
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1. Turn OFF all computers and their
peripherals, and then disconnect all
power cords.
5. Turn ON the connected computers
one-by-one and wait until each
computer's desktop appears.
2. Connect the shared PS/2 or USB
keyboard, monitor, and PS/2 or
USB mouse to the KVM switch's
Console Port. (TK-804R shown)
3. Connect the included AC Power
Adapter to the KVM switch and
then to a power outlet.
4. Use the USB KVM cables to
connect your PC to the KVM
switch.
To KVM
To Computer

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Note:
1. You must use the daisy-chain cable provided with the KVM switch
2. You can only daisy-chain the KVM switch with another TK-804R or
TK-1604R.
3. You can daisy-chain up to 8 TK-804 or TK-1604 KVM switches. There is
a maximum of 64 (TK-804R) or 128 (TK-1604R) computer connections.
Daisy-Chain
Master
Slave
2. Connect the opposite end of the
daisy-chain cable to the Daisy-
Chain IN port on the second
(slave) KVM switch.
1. Connect one end of the provided
daisy-chain cable to the Daisy-
Chain OUT port on the first
(master) KVM switch.

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5. Turn ON the connected
computers one-by-one and wait
until each computer's desktop
appears.
3. If you have a third KVM switch,
connect one end of the daisy-chain
to the Daisy-Chain OUT port on
the second KVM switch. Then
connect the opposite end of the
daisy-chain cable to the Daisy-
Chain IN port on the third (slave)
switch. Repeat for each additional
switch.
4. Connect the included Daisy-Chain
terminator to the Daisy-Chain OUT
port on the last KVM switch in the
chain.

2. Carefully position the KVM switch
onto the rack. Align the bracket to
the screw holes on the rack, then
use the screws provided with the
equipment rack to mount the KVM
switch.
The KVM Switch can be mounted in an EIA standard-size 19-inch rack, which
can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment.
Note: If you would like to mount the KVM switch to a EIA 19” equipment rack,
install the included mounting brackets to the sides of the KVM switch, secure
them with the screws provided, and then mount the KVM switch to the
equipment rack with the hardware provided by the equipment rack
manufacturer.
Rack Mount
1. Attach the mounting brackets to
both sides of the KVM switch and
secure them with the provided
screws.
Your installation is now complete.
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3. Operation
Note: To switch between computers, you can use the front-panel push buttons,
On Screen Display (OSD) or the Hot Key commands.
On Screen Display (OSD) Control
To activate the OSD Menu, use the following hot-key command:
Space Bar
ScrLkScrLk + +
Push Buttons
Press the push buttons to switch
between computers.
LED Indicators
Bank Number
Indicates the sequence of the KVM
switch when daisy-chained.
Red LED light: KVM cable is
connected and PC is powering the
KVM switch.
Green LED light: Indicates the
selected PC port is active, whether
the computer is turned on or off.

Hot-Key Commands
A keyboard hot-key command consists of at least three keystrokes:
Hot-Key command = ScrLk + ScrLk + Command key(s)
After pressing the ScrLk key, you have 2 seconds to press the ScrLk key again.
You then have another 2 seconds to press a command key. A beep confirms
that the KVM switch is in "Hot-Key" mode. If you do not press a key within 2
seconds, the switch will exit hot-key mode.
To select a specific PC port:
1
B
1
Z
0
A
0
Y
ScrLk
ScrLk
ScrLk
ScrLk
For example, to select port 1 on the 1st KVM switch, you execute the following
key sequence:
Select PC =
Select PC =
Select PC =
Port number
Port number
Port number
Bank number
Bank number
Bank number
th
For example, to select port 10 of the 8 KVM switch on a series of daisy
chained TK-1604R's you execute the following key sequence:
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
80
01
ScrLkScrLk + + + + +
+
Note: When using the KVM switch standalone, type in 0 + 1 for the bank
number.
For a list of all the Hot-Key commands, please see the Quick Reference Sheet.
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Quick Reference Sheet for TK-804R/TK-1604R
Select PC Next lower
channel
Autoscan Beep
Sound On/Off
Next higher
channel
Next lower
bank
Next higher
bank
ScrLk ScrLk
+ +
(Arrow up)
ScrLk ScrLk
+ +
(Arrow down)
ScrLk ScrLk
+ + PgDn
ScrLk ScrLk
+ + B
Use arrow keys to
select and then
hit enter
Use arrow keys to
select and then
hit enter
Use arrow keys to
select and then
hit enter
PgUp
PgDn
ScrLk ScrLk
+ +
PgUp
- - -
B ZA YScrLkScrLk + + + + +
(AB) = bank number
(YZ)= 2-digit channel number
Description
Press Push Button
for a specific port
to the switch
Select the active bank
(switch) and channel
(computer)
Select the next lower
connected channel. Only
works within active bank.
Select the next higher
connected channel. Only
works within active bank.
Select the next lower bank
when multiple switches are
daisy-chained
Select the next higher bank
when multiple switches are
daisy chained
Toggle On/Off beep during
autoscan mode
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Command Hot-Keys OSD Front-panel
Load Factory
Default - - -
Restore the EEPROM
settings to the factory
default (except for
password).
Reset / Initialize ScrLk ScrLk
+ + End
Resets/reboot/initialize
daisy-chain and activates
password protection
- - -- - -
- - - F1 (Setup Page) >
Load Default