Belkin F1DW216 user manual Using Your Switch

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USING YOUR SWITCH

To start the update process, you must run the AutoUpdate application by selecting “AutoUpdate.exe” from the start menu, or a desktop shortcut.

The first screen of the AutoUpdate application will prompt the user to select an automatic or manual update. You should generally select automatic, unless you have a specific reason to do otherwise. An automatic update will check the firmware on the Switch and compare the versions installed against the latest versions available; if there are newer versions, the application will download the new firmware from the Internet and transfer it into the Switch. Then the user needs to power-cycle the KVM Switch(es), to complete the firmware installation. The manual update works similarly, but the user needs to acquire the correct update file manually.

Note: Before updating the Switch, make sure that AutoScan is off and IntelliView is not displayed on the console. This will reduce the level of extraneous activity in the Switch.

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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