Tripp Lite B020-016-17-IP AP Operation, Windows Client, Term Explanation, Click Disconnect

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13.AP Operation

13.1Overview

In some cases, the Administrator may not want the NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access to be available via web browser. AP versions of the Windows Client and the Java Client are provided to enable direct access of the KVM switch without having to go through a browser. The programs are initially downloaded from the KVM switches remote main page by the system administrator. After they have been downloaded by the Administrator, browser access is disabled, and users must get the AP versions of the Windows and Java client in order to remotely access the KVM switch.

13.2 Windows Client

13.2.1 Installation

To install the Windows Client on your computer, you must first obtain the AP Windows Client from your system administrator, and save it on your computer.

13.2.2 Starting Up

To connect to the KVM switch, go to the Windows Client program and double-click its icon (WinClient.exe) to bring up the Windows Client

Connection Screen:

Note: You must have DirectX 7.0 or higher installed on your computer. If not, the Client program will not load.

A description of the Connection Screen is given in the following table:

Term

Explanation

 

The Menu Bar contains three items: File, Tools, and

 

Help.

Menu Bar

• The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save,

and open user created Work files.

 

 

• The Tools Menu contains two entries: Keyboard

 

and Config.

 

Each time the WinClient.exe file is run, it searches

Server List

the User’s local LAN segment for KVM switches, and

lists them in this box. If you want to connect to one of

 

 

these units, double-clickit.

Term

Explanation

 

This area is used when you want to connect to a

 

KVM switch at a remote location. You can drop down

 

the IP list box and select an address from the list. If

 

the address you want isn’t listed, you can key in the

 

IP address you want. Then, key in the Port number

Server

in the Port field. If you don’t know the Port number,

 

contact your system administrator.

 

When the IP address and Port number for the unit

 

you wish to connect to have been specified, Click

 

Connect. When you have finished with your session,

 

Click Disconnect.

Message List

Lists status messages regarding the connection to

the KVM switch.

 

 

Once contact with a KVM switch has been

 

established, this button becomes active. Click it to

 

switch and take over console control of the KVM

 

switch.

Switch to Remote

The screen output of the unit appears on your

monitor. Your keystrokes and mouse movements

View

are captured and sent to the KVM switch.If the

 

 

NetDirector Console KVM Switch with IP Access

 

is connected to a KVM switch, you can control the

 

KVM switch and its connected computers just as if

 

you were connected locally.

 

This button becomes active after a connection to a

Change Password

KVM switch has been established. It allows the User

to change the password used to log in to the KVM

 

 

switch.

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Contents Console KVM Switch With IP Access Table of Contents Log Server Warranty Warranty RegistrationJava Client Log FileIntroduction Package ContentsFCC Information User NoticePS/2 mouse and keyboard ports 6-pin Mini-DIN USB port FeaturesSupports Radius server authentication System RequirementsStandard Rack Mounting, for details ComponentsKeyboard Module See Keyboard Module, section LCD module so you can slide it awayLCD Module Rack Mounting InstallationGeneral Safety Instructions Never spill liquid of any kind on the deviceStandard Rack Mounting Single-Stage InstallationTwo-Stage Installation Power on the second stage KVM switchesOpening the Console Basic OperationClosing the Console LCD OSD ConfigurationAdjustment Settings Using the front handle, push the module all the wayAdministration Choice Meaning MainPort Operation Scroll Lock Scroll Lock or Ctrl Ctrl. Since ConfigurationSetting Function As Quick View Ports Quick View + Powered onHeading Description AdministrationGeneral DescriptionHttp Access PortLog Server Field ExplanationDNS Server Check Enable RadiusRadius Server Access Rights Network Transfer Rate IP AddressUSM0 All Default Webpage NameIP and MAC Filtering 192.168.0.126/abcdefgIP Access cannot be pinged AdministationLogin Failures Working ModeLog KVM switchUpgrading the Firmware To set the time, use the 24 hour Hhmmss formatBrowser Operation LoggingTo log in from an Internet browser Webpage Buttons Webpage LayoutWebpage Icons General Dialog BoxActivating the OSD Windows ClientClick to exit the remote view Windows Client OSDWindows Client Control Panel Dialog box. See .1, Activating the OSD, for detailsIcon Purpose Default Hotkey When you have finished keying in your sequence, Click StopGamma Adjustment Option UsageRGB User List Panel Button BarMessage Display Panel Compose PanelToolbar appears in the upper left corner of the screen OSD Toolbar IconsMultiuser Operation For additional mouse synchronization procedures, see pages Java ClientKeyboard and Mouse Considerations Java Client Control Panel Java Client OSDWindows NT / Windows WindowsWindows XP / Windows Server Windows ME / 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 consists of four items Events Menu has two items Search and MaintenanceMaintenance Menu BarLog Server Main Screen is divided into two main panels Log Server Main ScreenList Panel Key in the number of seconds, then click OK to finishClick Disconnect AP OperationWindows Client Term ExplanationKeyboard To connect to a port on the KVM switchFile Menu Tools MenuBox. Click Disconnect to end the session Switch remote main page displays on your monitorJava Client Ending the SessionSetting Default SpecificationsOSD Factory Default Settings Factory default settings are as followsJava Client Problems Symptom Action TroubleshootingAdministration Problems Symptom Action General Operation Problems Symptom ActionPanel Array Mode Problems Action Windows Client Problems Symptom ActionSun Systems Problems Symptom Action About HD15 Connectors WarrantyWarranty Registration Screen Resolutions Higher than 1280 x
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