Belkin F1DW216 Standalone Switch Installation, Initial switch position for video compensation

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INSTALLATION

1.Remove the brackets from the box.

2.Align the bracket with the front of the Switch for flush installation in your rack.

3.Attach the bracket to the side of your Switch with the screws provided.

4.Mount the Switch to the rack rail assembly.

*** Cautions and Warnings ***

Before attempting to connect anything to the Switch or your computer(s), please ensure that all your computer equipment and devices are powered off. Belkin Corporation is not responsible for damage caused by your failure to do so.

Standalone Switch Installation

This section provides complete instructions for the hardware setup of a single Switch.

Connecting Computers to the Switch

1.Attach the IEC power cable to the power connector located on the rear of the Switch.

2.Using an RJ45 CAT5 or CAT6 cable, connect to a free port on your KVM Switch.

3.Connect the other end of the RJ45 cable to an OmniView ENTERPRISE Series Server Interface Module (Belkin part number F1DE101A-AP).

4.Connect the VGA and PS/2 connectors to the computer (make sure that you connect the keyboard and mouse cables to the correct ports on your computer; purple indicates the keyboard connector and green indicates the mouse connector).

5.Set the video compensation switch to the appropriate position as described in the chart below.

Note: If video resolution is poor, adjust the respective video compensation switch + 1 position to improve.

Initial switch position for video compensation

Length of

Low resolution

Medium resolution

High resolution

CATX cable

640x480 to 1024x768

800x600 to 1600x1200

1024x1280 to 2048x1536

0-200 ft.

Position 0

Position 0

Position 0

100-300 ft.

Position 1

Position 1

Position 2

200-400 ft.

Position 2

Position 4

Position 5

300-500 ft.

Position 3

Position 5

Position 6

400-600

ft.

Position 4

Position 6

Position 7

500-700

ft.

Position 5

Position 6

Position 7

600-800

ft.

Position 6

Position 6

Position 7

700-900

ft.

Position 6

Position 6

Position 7

800-1000 ft.

Position 7

Position 7

Position 7

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents OmniView Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents Feature Overview OverviewDirect-Access Port Selectors Hot KeysReprogrammable Hot Key Initiator Sequence AutoScanEquipment Requirements Product Specifications Front View of the Switch F1DW216C Front View with Fascia Flipped Down F1DW216CBack View of the KVM Switch F1DW216C Front View with Fascia Flipped Down F1DW116CInstallation Pre-ConfigurationInstalling the Switch into a Server Rack Cable Length RecommendationsStandalone Switch Installation Initial switch position for video compensationConnecting Computers to the Switch Connect the Console Connecting Multiple Switches Daisy-Chaining DIP Switch Configuration Chart Installation Before you beginExample F1DE101A-AP Example of Daisy-Chain Configuration Connecting the Daisy-Chain CableConnecting the Computers Adding Additional UnitsPowering Up the Systems Using Your Switch Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port SelectorsStandalone Configuration Daisy-Chain Configuration Static Mode IdleSelect Mode Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands Using the AutoScan Function from the Front Panel AutoScan ModeUsing the MultiView Feature Input and Navigation Features Using Your Switch Main Group ColumnComputer Name Column ID ColumnMouse Column Security ColumnConsole Column Setup Scan ColumnSecurity Passwords User Columns 1, 2, 3, GPassword Entry Fields Options Using Your Switch Using Your Switch Error Messages and Dialogs AutoUpdate Firmware Update Utility Installing the AutoUpdate applicationConnecting the computer to the Switch Updating FirmwareUsing Your Switch Updating Devices via the Web Using Your Switch Updating your KVM Manually with a File from a Local Disk Using Your Switch Using Your Switch Completing the Firmware Update Completing a Standalone KVM Firmware UpdateTroubleshooting Glossary Glossary Information FCC StatementP74342