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7.Administration (continued)

7.6Administration Page (continued)

7.6.3 Network

The Network dialog is used to specify the KVM switch’s network environment.

7.6.4 RADIUS Settings

To allow authorization for the NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access through a RADIUS server, do the following:

1.Check Enable Radius.

2.Fill in the IP addresses and Service Ports for the Primary and Alternate

RADIUS servers.

3.Set the time in seconds that the KVM switch waits for a RADIUS server reply before it times out in the Timeout field.

4.Set the number of RADIUS retries allowed in the Retries field.

5.Key the Shared Secret character string that you want to use for authentication between the KVM switch and the RADIUS Server in this field.

Note: Set the access rights for each user on the RADIUS server according to the information in the table on the next page.

RADIUS Server Access Rights

Network Transfer Rate

Set the rate at which the KVM switch transfers data to remote computers. The range is from 8 to 99999 Kilobytes per second (KBps).

IP Address

The NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access can either have its IP address assigned dynamically

(DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address.

For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address automatically button.

To specify a fixed IP address, select the Set IP address manually button and fill in the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.

DNS Server

For automatic DNS Server address assignment, select the Obtain DNS Server address automatically button.

To specify the DNS Server address manually, select the Use the following DNS Server button, and fill in the addresses for the Primary and Alternate DNS servers.

Note: Specifying the primary DNS Server address is mandatory. The alternate DNS Server address is optional.

Character Meaning

CGrants the user administrator privileges, allowing the user to configure the system.

WAllows the user to access the system via the Windows Client program.

JAllows the user to access the system via the Java Client program.

L

Allows the user to access log information via a Web browser.

 

 

Restricts the user from accessing specified ports on the OSD

PN

port list.

 

 

Syntax: PN/1/2/3/4 (etc.)

 

 

Limits the user to only being able to view specified ports on

PV

the OSD port list.

 

 

Syntax: PV/1/2/3/4 (etc.)

 

 

Defines the OSD Hotkey.

UHK

UHK0: Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock

 

 

UHK1: Ctrl + Ctrl

 

 

Defines the OSD List Function.

 

 

UOL0: All

UOL

UOL1: Powered On

 

 

UOL2: Quick View

 

 

UOL3: Quick View + Powered On

 

 

Selects how the Port ID displays.

UODM

 

UODM0: Port Number + Port Name

 

UODM1: Port Number

 

 

 

 

UODM2: Port Name

 

 

Determines the length of time in seconds that the Port ID

UODT

displays on the monitor after a port change.

 

 

Syntax: UODTn (where n represents a number from 0–255)

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Contents Console KVM Switch With IP Access Table of Contents Log File Warranty Warranty RegistrationJava Client Log ServerUser Notice Package ContentsFCC Information IntroductionSystem Requirements FeaturesSupports Radius server authentication PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports 6-pin Mini-DIN USB portLCD module so you can slide it away ComponentsKeyboard Module See Keyboard Module, section Standard Rack Mounting, for detailsLCD Module Never spill liquid of any kind on the device InstallationGeneral Safety Instructions Rack MountingPower on the second stage KVM switches Single-Stage InstallationTwo-Stage Installation Standard Rack MountingBasic Operation Opening the ConsoleUsing the front handle, push the module all the way LCD OSD ConfigurationAdjustment Settings Closing the ConsoleAdministration Main Choice MeaningPort Operation As Quick View Ports Quick View + Powered on ConfigurationSetting Function Scroll Lock Scroll Lock or Ctrl Ctrl. SinceDescription AdministrationGeneral Heading DescriptionField Explanation Access PortLog Server HttpIP Address Check Enable RadiusRadius Server Access Rights Network Transfer Rate DNS Server192.168.0.126/abcdefg Default Webpage NameIP and MAC Filtering USM0 AllWorking Mode AdministationLogin Failures IP Access cannot be pingedTo set the time, use the 24 hour Hhmmss format KVM switchUpgrading the Firmware LogBrowser Operation LoggingTo log in from an Internet browser General Dialog Box Webpage LayoutWebpage Icons Webpage ButtonsWindows Client Activating the OSDDialog box. See .1, Activating the OSD, for details Windows Client OSDWindows Client Control Panel Click to exit the remote viewWhen you have finished keying in your sequence, Click Stop Icon Purpose Default HotkeyGamma Adjustment Option UsageRGB Compose Panel Button BarMessage Display Panel User List PanelOSD Toolbar Icons Toolbar appears in the upper left corner of the screenMultiuser Operation For additional mouse synchronization procedures, see pages Java ClientKeyboard and Mouse Considerations Java Client OSD Java Client Control PanelWindows ME / Windows WindowsWindows XP / Windows Server Windows NT / WindowsMessage Board Button Bar Log File Log File on Remote MainClicking the Exit button terminates the Java Client session Installation Log ServerStarting Up Menu Bar Events Menu has two items Search and MaintenanceMaintenance Menu bar consists of four itemsKey in the number of seconds, then click OK to finish Log Server Main ScreenList Panel Log Server Main Screen is divided into two main panelsTerm Explanation AP OperationWindows Client Click DisconnectTools Menu To connect to a port on the KVM switchFile Menu KeyboardEnding the Session Switch remote main page displays on your monitorJava Client Box. Click Disconnect to end the sessionFactory default settings are as follows SpecificationsOSD Factory Default Settings Setting DefaultGeneral Operation Problems Symptom Action TroubleshootingAdministration Problems Symptom Action Java Client Problems Symptom ActionPanel Array Mode Problems Action Windows Client Problems Symptom ActionSun Systems Problems Symptom Action Screen Resolutions Higher than 1280 x WarrantyWarranty Registration About HD15 Connectors
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