Belkin F1DW216 user manual Glossary

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GLOSSARY

The following definitions are used throughout the manual.

AutoScan: A mode of operation where the KVM switch scans from one port to another, on an ongoing basis, as configured by the user.

BANK: The address of a daisy-chained KVM (0–15, set by the DIP switch).

Console: The all-in-one term for the keyboard, video monitor, and mouse connected to a KVM switch.

Console Port: Receptors for the console to connect to the KVM switch.

Control: When discussing switching between ports, control means that the console is capable of sending input to the computer. Control requires that the console also has focus on the port, and is viewing it.

Console Switch: A KVM switch set to BANK address 0–1, with a console attached.

CPU: The markings on the KVM case that indicate the port numbers where each computer cable is connected to the KVM switch.

Daisy-Chain:A configuration of multiple KVM switches that are connected one to another in a series; a Belkin KVM daisy-chain uses common settings to allow seamless, complex interactions between multiple consoles for control over many computers.

Focus: This term is used in two distinct ways:

1.In the OSD, the focus is represented by a dashed gray line around the control. The focus determines which control will be activated by pressing the space bar or the Enter key; if the focus is on a button, or inside an edit box, pressing Enter will activate that control, whereas if the focus is on another control (e.g. the list box), the Enter key will activate the default control (Close or Exit).

2.When discussing switching between ports, focus refers to the act of targeting a particular port.

HID: Human Interface Device, the USB device class that includes keyboards and mice.

KVM: Keyboard Video Mouse switch.

Port: An interface receptor on a computer through which you can attach a device or plug in a device cable.

Primary Switch: A KVM switch set to BANK address 0-1 only with a console attached.

Secondary Switch: Any KVM switch without a console.

Select Mode: The mode of operation a daisy-chained KVM switch, in Static Mode, enters when the first front-panel button is pressed. Select Mode allows the user to select BANKs, hosts, etc. with the next button press.

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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 RecommendationsConnecting Computers to the Switch Standalone Switch InstallationInitial switch position for video compensation Connect the Console Connecting Multiple Switches Daisy-Chaining Example DIP Switch Configuration ChartInstallation Before you begin F1DE101A-AP Example of Daisy-Chain Configuration Connecting the Daisy-Chain CableConnecting the Computers Adding Additional UnitsPowering Up the Systems Standalone Configuration Using Your SwitchSelecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors Select Mode Daisy-Chain ConfigurationStatic Mode Idle Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands Using the MultiView Feature Using the AutoScan Function from the Front PanelAutoScan Mode Input and Navigation Features Using Your Switch Main Group ColumnComputer Name Column ID ColumnConsole Column Mouse ColumnSecurity 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