Black Box ServSwitchTM manual Remote connection by VNC viewer, Remote connection by Web browser

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Remote connection by VNC viewer

The VNC viewer is a compact application that runs on your remote system and allows you to view and use the Wizard IP Plus and its host computer(s). VNC viewer is readily available from a number of different sources:

from the Wizard IP Plus installation CD

from the Wizard IP Plus itself

from the RealVNC website

To connect using the VNC viewer

1Locate and select the VNC viewer icon

If you are using a dial up link.

A connection details dialog will be displayed:

Enter the Wizard IP Plus address here and click OK

If required, select the encryption mode - MORE [+]

Options button

Provides a range of viewer and connection settings - MORE [+]

2 In the ‘Server:’ entry, type the address of the Wizard IP Plus as follows:

v.w.x.y

where v.w.x.y is the IP network address, for example 192.168.0.3

If you have been asked to also enter a port number.

3Click the OK button. Depending on the options selected, you may need to confirm certain items. A connection attempt will be made and if successful, an authentication dialog should be displayed:

4Enter your username and password. The viewer window should now open and show the current host computer. Note: If the Username entry is blanked out then only admin user account is currently defined and only a password is required.

Remote connection by Web browser

You can use a standard Web browser (supported versions) to gain access to the Wizard IP Plus and its host computer(s). As soon as you make contact with the Wizard IP Plus it will begin downloading a small Java application to your browser, which will be used only for the duration of your connection.

To connect using your Web browser

1Launch your standard Web browser as usual.

If you are using a dial up link.

2In the Address section, type the address of the Wizard IP Plus as follows:

http://v.w.x.y

where v.w.x.y is the IP network address, for example 192.168.0.3

If you have been asked to also enter a port number.

3Press . A connection attempt will be made. In the browser window, select the ‘Connect using built-in Java VNC viewer’ option to download a small application that will temporarily empower your browser (on slow connections the application download can take several tens of seconds to complete). Once complete, a connection details dialog will be displayed:

The previously entered Wizard IP Plus address will be shown here Options button

If required, select the encryption mode - MORE [+]

Provides a range of viewer and connection settings - MORE [+]

4Make any necessary option/encryption changes and click the OK button to proceed. Depending on the options selected, you may need to confirm certain items.

5A second connection attempt will be made and if successful, an authentication dialog will be displayed:

6Enter your username and password. The viewer window should now open and show the current host computer. Note: If the Username entry is blanked out then only admin user account is currently defined and only a password is required.

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard IP Plus Contents Index Introduction Wizard IP Plus features front and rear VNC links. Check with Black Box for availabilityWhat’s in the box What you may additionally need CD-ROMMounting Single unit rack bracketsDouble unit rack brackets Single host computer or many? ConnectionsHost computer links Keyboard and mouse To make a keyboard and mouse linksDigital video link Host computer links VideoTo make a video link Analogue video linkTo make an audio link Host computer links AudioHost computer links Virtual Media To make an Virtual Media linkLocal console. Why? Local console connections Keyboard and mouseTo connect a local keyboard and mouse PS/2 style keyboard and mouse connectionsLocal console connections Video To connnect a local video monitorAnalogue video link Digital video link To connect local speakers Local console connections AudioIP network port To connect the IP network portModem/ISDN port Power supply connectionTo connect the power supply To connect a modem or Isdn portPower control port To connect and address the switch boxesPart 1 Local configuration Initial configurationPart 1 Local configuration Part 2 Remote configurationTime and Date To perform the initial local configurationAdmin password EncryptionViewer encryption settings Encryption settingsWizard IP Plus encryption settings EncryptionHot plugging and mouse restoration Which restore setting do I use?To restore mouse operation when hot plugging Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouseTo invoke a configuration reset by switch Resetting the configurationWizard IP Plus asks for an unknown admin password Wizard IP Plus does not display the configuration sequencePart 2 Remote configuration To perform the remote configurationPositioning Wizard IP Plus in the network Networking issuesPort settings Placing Wizard IP Plus behind a router or firewallDNS addressing AddressingTo discover a DHCP-allocated IP address Firewall/router addressPlacing Wizard IP Plus alongside the firewall Ensuring sufficient securityPorts To configure the power sequences for each host computer Power switching configurationPower control sequences To control two or more ports simultaneouslyKvmadmin -getconfig kvm1.cfg Kvmadmin utilityKvmadmin command ip address parameters Kvmadmin -setusers users.csvConfigure network option Performing a flash upgradeTo perform a flash upgrade Important Wait until the upgrade is completeLocal connection Connecting to the Wizard IP PlusThen please contact the system administrator for details To make a local connectionRemote connections To avoid the ‘hall of mirrors’ effectRemote connection by VNC viewer To connect using the VNC viewerTo connect using your Web browser Remote connection by Web browserUsing the viewer window When using the viewer windowMenu bar Host selection ConfigureMouse pointers To select a hostAuto calibrate Access mode shared/privatePower control Re-synchronise mouseResync Mouse Single Mouse ModeControls Refresh ScreenKeyboard Control When entering codesVideo Settings InfoSetting the Threshold manually When the screen contains only host system informationIncreased by 50% when a slow link is detected PhaseVirtual Media To remotely transfer files to a host computerConnecting via dial up modem or Isdn link Downloading VNC viewer from the Wizard IP PlusIf you need to enter a port number Windows Viewer encryption settingsSupported web browsers LinuxGetting assistance TroubleshootingWhen logging on using VNC viewer, I cannot enter a username UK +44 0118 965Appendix 1 Local configuration menus To access the local configuration menusUnit configuration Network configuration Modem configuration Reset configuration To reset the Wizard IP Plus configurationClear IP access control What is IP access control?To clear IP access control Auto select Appendix 2 VNC viewer connection optionsColour/Encoding Preferred encodingInputs Enable all inputsDisable all inputs view-only mode CustomiseScaling MiscIdentities Defaults ReloadDefaults Save Load / SaveAppendix 3 VNC viewer window options Appendix 4 Browser viewer options Encoding and colour levelSecurity Appendix 5 Remote configuration menus To access the remote configuration menusMain configuration menu Logged on users User accounts Firmware Version Screensaver TimeoutHardware Version Host Keyboard LayoutAdvanced unit configuration Time & date configuration IP Access Control IP Network MaskIP Gateway To reorder access control entries Setting IP access controlTo define a new IP access control entry To edit/remove access control entriesSerial port configuration Power control portModem port Host configuration To create a new host entryHotkey sequences Port/host addressing using Port DirectHotkey sequences and Port Direct Port DirectLogging and status To copy and paste the logSyslog Server IP Address Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and ports IP addressesNet masks Binary equivalent Net masks the binary explanationOperation with net mask Binary octet afterAll locations Calculating the mask for IP access controlSingle locations Address rangesSecurity issues with ports PortsPower switch to power switch daisy chain cable Appendix 7 Cable and connector specificationsWizard IP Plus to power switch cable 9pin D-type femaleAppendix 8 Hotkey sequence codes Permissible key pressesCreating macro sequences Appendix 9 Supported video modes Safety information General Public License LinuxEnd user licence agreement FCC Compliance Statement United States Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Canadian Department of Communications RFI statementFCC requirements for telephone-line equipment Certification notice for equipment used in CanadaNormas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM electrical safety statement Instrucciones de seguridad Index Connections BlackBox subsidiary contact details Country Web Site/Email Phone Fax