Tripp Lite Essential Guide to IP Installer for B064-Series KVM Switches

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Logging Into the B064-Series KVM Switch (continued)

AP Windows Client Login (continued)

The Connection Screen

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

Item

Description

 

 

 

 

Menu Bar

The Menu Bar contains two menus; File and Help. The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open Work files.

 

 

 

 

Each time the WinClient.exe file is run, it searches the User’s LAN segment for B064-Series KVM Switches, and lists the ones

 

it finds in this box. Double-click on any of the units in this list to connect to it.

Server List

Note: For a switch to show up in the Server List, the Enable Device List check box in the Operating Mode page (see Operating

Mode section under Device Management in OSD Operation for details) must be checked and the Program service port in the

 

 

Network page (see Network section under Device Management in OSD Operation for details) must be set to the same number

 

as in the AP Windows Client Port field.

 

 

 

Server

This area is used when you want to connect to a B064-Series KVM Switch at a remote location.

Click on the IP drop-down and select an address from the list. If the address you want is not listed, key in the target IP address in the IP field, and its port number in the Port field.

When the IP address and port number have been specified, click Connect to bring up a login dialog box. Provide a

Username and Password as provided by your system administrator and click OK to establish a connection with the B064- Series KVM Switch.

When you have finished with your session, click Disconnect to end the connection.

Message List

Lists status messages regarding the connection to the B064-Series KVM Switch.

 

 

Switch to Remote

Once a remote connection with a B064-Series KVM Switch has been established, this button becomes active. Click it to switch

View

to the KVM Switch’s Main OSD Page.

The File Menu

The File Menu allows the operator to Create, Save, and Open Work Files. A Work File consists of all the information specified in a Client session. This includes the items in the Server List and Server IP List.

Whenever a user runs the Client program, it opens with the values contained in the current Work File, i.e. the values that were in effect when the program was last closed.

The File menu consists of three items:

Item

New

Open

Save

Exit

Description

Allows the user to create a named work file so that its values will not be lost and will be available for future use

Allows the user to open a previously saved work file and use the values contained in it

Allows the user to save the values presently in effect as the current work file

Exits the AP Windows Client

AP Java Client Login

In those cases in which the Administrator does not want the B064-Series KVM Switch to be available via browser and the remote user is not running Windows, the AP Java Client provides access to the KVM switch.

After downloading the AP Java Client, go to the location on your hard disk where you downloaded the program and double-click on it to bring up the connection screen. The AP Java Client connection screen is the same as the Windows version, except that it does not contain a menu bar with File and Help menus. Note: When accessing the AP Java Client for the first time, you will be prompted to provide a serial number. This serial number can be found on the CD that came with your KVM.

1.If your KVM is displayed in the Server List, connect to it by highlighting it and clicking on the Connect button. Note: For a switch to show up in the Server List, the Enable Device List checkbox in the Operating Mode page (see Operating Mode section under Device Management in OSD Operation for details for details) must be checked and the Program server port must match what is set in the Network page (See Network section under Device Management in OSD Operation for details.)

2.If your KVM does not display in the Server List, enter in its IP address in the IP server field and click the Connect button.

3.Upon clicking the connect button, you will be prompted to enter your username and password. Enter in your username and password and press OK.

4.When connected, the Remote View button will be activated. Click on it to access the KVM remotely. Click on the Disconnect button to log out of the KVM switch.

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Contents Models NetDirector Cat5 IP KVM SwitchesTable of Contents Features IntroductionRemote Console Computer Requirements Supported Operating Systems Supported Video ResolutionsConnected Computer/Server Requirements Server Interface Units SIUsNo.. Component Description Supported BrowsersComponents Front ViewRear View General Safety Instructions Hardware SetupRack Mounting Single-Stage InstallationRack Mounting Safety Instructions StackingTwo-Stage Installation Hot Plugging Powering Off & RestartingSingle-Stage Installations Two-Stage InstallationsLocal Console Super Administrator SetupFirst Time Setup Network Setup IP Address DeterminationRedundant NIC IP InstallerNIC Settings BrowserLogging Into the B064-Series KVM Switch Changing the Super Administrator LoginLocal Console Login AP Windows Client Login Browser LoginAP Java Client Login Connection ScreenFile Menu AP Client Main OSD OperationOSD Main Web Browser MainIcon Description Port AccessOSD Tab Bar Local Console MainConnections Internet ExplorerNon-Windows Browser Scan Panel Array ModePort Selection List Port NamingSection Description HistoryPort Level Attribute DescriptionFavorites Adding a FavoriteModifying a Favorite Scan Duration Setting DescriptionDisable it. The default setting is enabled User PreferencesSessions AccessVirtual media mounted to the selected port Port ConfigurationAccess Click until you toggle to the desired settingPort Property Associated LinkTime. Choices are Exclusive, Occupy and Share Adding User Accounts User ManagementField Description Groups Creating Groups Modifying User AccountsDeleting User Accounts GroupsGroups Modifying Groups Groups Deleting GroupsAssigning Users to Groups Removing Users From a Group via the User’s Notebook Assigning Users to a Group via the User’s NotebookRemoving Users From a Group via the Group’s Notebook Assigning Users to a Group via the Group’s NotebookDevice Assignment OSD Operation for details Power Supply DetectionDevice Management Device InformationNetwork Operating ModeWhen using them to connect to the KVM switch Advanced Network Management Settings Ldap / Ldaps Authentication and Authorization Settings AuthenticationDisable Local Authentication Radius SettingsInstall the Windows 2003 Support Tools Install the Active Directory Schema Snap-inCreating a Start Menu Shortcut Entry Minimum Maximum Extend and Update the Active Directory SchemaSelect New Attribute Common Name userprofile Ldap Display Name userprofileClick Edit to bring up the String Attribute Editor OpenLDAP Server OpenLDAP Server InstallationLdap DIT Design and Ldif File OpenLDAP Server ConfigurationCustomizing the OpenLDAP Schema Starting the OpenLDAP ServerDIT Creation Using the New SchemaEnable Dial Out Enable Dial BackSecurity Connection Setup Example Windows XPTo delete an IP filter Login FailuresFiltering IP FilteringLogin String Account Policy MAC FilteringEncryption Private Certificate Working ModeEmail Address Administrator@yourcompany.com Certificate Signing RequestField Example Date/Time Time ZoneNetwork Time Notification Settings LogLog Information Main Screen MaintenanceUpgrade Main Firmware Main Firmware Upgrade RecoverySIU Firmware Upgrade Recovery Upgrade AdaptersPing Host Backup/RestoreBackup RestoreReset on Exit DownloadSystem Operation Control Panel Remote Session OperationHotkey Description HotkeysSystem Macros User MacrosRGB Choosing a pre-determined configurationGamma Adjustment Message Display Panel USB Ports on Front Panel of KVM SwitchUser List Panel Compose PanelVirtual Media via Remote Session Virtual MediaMac and Linux Considerations Virtual Media via Local ConsoleWindows XP and later Mouse Synchronization ProceduresManual Mouse Synchronization WindowsRemote Session Operation Remote Session Operation Icon in the Toolbar OSD ToolbarToolbar Hotkeys Hotkey ActionPanel Array Toolbar Auto Scanning Multiuser OperationMenu Bar InstallationLog Server Starting UpDelete ConfigureAdd EditMaintenance EventsSearch Log Server Main Screen Overview Contents Network RetryOptions HelpThey will not be able to communicate List PanelEvent Panel RecordingAppendix General Operation TroubleshootingAdministration Troubleshooting Problem ActionMouse Troubleshooting Virtual Media TroubleshootingAP Windows Client Troubleshooting WinClient ActiveX Viewer Troubleshooting Panel Array Mode TroubleshootingJava Applet & AP Java Client Troubleshooting Sun Systems Troubleshooting Log Server TroubleshootingSwitch RJ45 Pins Modem DB9 SpecificationsFactory Default Settings Setting DefaultTemperature Sensor Location Fan Location & Speed InformationFan Speed Year Limited Warranty Warranty Registration
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