Tripp Lite B064-032-04-IP owner manual Appendix, General Operation Troubleshooting, Problem Action

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Appendix

General Operation Troubleshooting

Problem

Action

 

 

Erratic Operation

Reset the unit by pressing and holding the Reset button on the front of the unit for longer than three

 

seconds.

 

 

I can’t access the B064-Series KVM

If the B064-Series KVM Switch is behind a router, the router’s Port Forwarding (also referred to as

Switch, even though I have specified the

Virtual Server) feature must be configured.

IP address and port number correctly.

 

Mouse and/or Keyboard not responding.

• If accessing the KVM via local console, unplug and replug the cable(s) from the console port(s).

 

• Turn the connected computer/server off and then back on. All connected devices need to be powered

 

off when connecting to the KVM.

 

 

Sudden loss of network connection.

Close your B064-Series KVM Switch connection. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and log in again.

 

 

No video display on the remote console.

• Make sure the resolution of the monitor being used to display the remote computer/server is higher

 

than that of the remote computer/server.

 

• Make sure the OSD toolbar is closed. Sometimes mouse movement is required to bring the screen out

 

of sleep mode. If the OSD toolbar is open, your mouse input is not being received by the remote

 

computer/server.

 

 

When logging in from a browser, the

If a login string has been set, make sure to include the forward slash and correct login string when you

following message appears: 404

specify the B064-Series KVM Switch IP address.

Object Not Found.

 

 

 

When I log in, the browser generates a

The certificate can be trusted. (See Trusted Certificates page 15 for details)

CA Root certificate is not trusted, or a

 

Certificate Error response.

 

There are two mouse pointers after the

The KVM automatically defaults to show both the local and remote mouse pointers. You can choose to

remote system is accessed.

display both mouse pointers at the same time or only the remote mouse pointer. (See Mouse Pointer

 

Type on page 23 for details.)

 

 

The display on the remote console is

• Switch ports to a port with a different resolution and then switch back.

distorted and performing an Autosync

• Lower the resolution and refresh rate for the computer/server connected to the port.

doesn’t resolve the problem.

 

I can log in with my Username and

The Local Console only supports logins for usernames and passwords that contain the following

Password from a remote location, but

characters: A – Z, 0 – 9, and Space. If your Username or Password contains characters other than

cannot log in from the Local Console.

these, you will not be able to log in from the Local Console.

 

 

Administration Troubleshooting

Problem

Action

 

 

After upgrading the firmware and

Clear your browser’s cache. Delete all temporary internet files and cookies. Close the browser and

logging back in, the B064-Series KVM

reopen it to log in with a new session.

Switch appears to still be using the old

 

firmware version.

 

 

 

AP Windows Client Troubleshooting

Problem

Action

 

 

Windows Client won’t connect to the

DirectX 7.0 or higher must be installed on your computer.

B064-Series KVM Switch.

 

Remote mouse pointer is out of sync.

• Perform a Video Auto Sync. (See Video Settings on pages 20-21 for details) This will most often sync

 

the local and remote mouse pointers.

 

• Use the Adjust Mouse Hotkey command. (See Adjust mouse on page 19 for details)

 

• If this does not work, see Manual Mouse Synchronization on page 23.

 

 

Part of remote window is off my monitor.

• If Keep Screen Size is not enabled (see Screen Options on page 19), try performing a Video Auto

 

Sync (see Video Settings on pages 20-21) to sync the local and remote monitors. If this does not work,

 

you may have to manually adjust the Screen Position in the Video Settings screen.

 

• If Keep Screen Size is enabled, areas that are off the screen can be accessed by positioning the

 

mouse pointer on the far side of the area you want to scroll to.

 

 

The remote screen is rotated 90 degrees.

Enable Keep Screen Size. (See Control Panel Configuration on page 19)

 

 

I cannot run Net Meeting when the

Enable Keep Screen Size. (See Control Panel Configuration on page 19)

Windows Client is running.

 

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Contents NetDirector Cat5 IP KVM Switches ModelsTable of Contents Specifications Features IntroductionOverview Model User Support KVM PortsRemote Console Computers Connected Computer/ServersVideo Server Interface Units SIUsBrowsers ComponentsFront View Browser VersionRear View Hardware Setup Before You Begin General Safety InstructionsSingle Station Installation Rack Mounting Safety InstructionsStacking Rack MountingTwo Stage Installations Powering Off and Restarting Single Stage InstallationsTwo Stage Installations Hot PluggingSuper Administrator Setup First Time SetupNetwork Setup IP Address Determination Local ConsoleNIC Settings AP Windows Client Changing the Super Administrator LoginMoving On Browser Login Accessing the B064-Series KVM SwitchLocal Console Login AP Windows Client Login Series KVM SwitchConnection Screen File MenuAP Java Client Login Tools MenuOSD Main OSD MainOSD Icon Bar Icon DescriptionHotkey Setup Control PanelAction Description Default Hotkey Command Video OptionsGamma Adjustment Action DescriptionMessage Board Button BarUser List Panel Compose PanelMouse Sync Mode On-Screen KeyboardMouse Pointer Type Manual Mouse SynchronizationWindows Windows XP / Windows ServerWindows ME Windows NT / Windows 98 / WindowsPort Access Port Selection PanelPort Configuration Access Type DescriptionLocation where you want to save the file and click Save Port Selection ListTimeout Port PropertiesField Description Share port. See The Message Board on page 22 for detailsPanel Array Mode Information and Configuration NotebookScan FilterModifying a Favorite FavoritesAdding a Favorite User Settings Setting DescriptionLog Scan DurationFrom the Start date/time to the End date/time are displayed AccessSessions Main Panel Switches Main Panel Computers/ServersStatus Panel Properties PanelUsers Adding Users User ManagementUser Management Main Assign access rights for port PermissionPermissions Mouse response time in low bandwidth situationsUsers Modifying Users Users Deleting UsersGroups Groups Creating GroupsAssigning Users to Groups Groups Modifying GroupsGroups Deleting Groups Assigning Users to a Group via the User’s Notebook Removing Users From a Group via the User’s NotebookAssigning Users to a Group via the Group’s Notebook Removing Users From a Group via the Group’s NotebookName Access Device AssignmentAssigning Device Permissions FiltersDevice Management MainGeneral NetworkIP Installer Redundant NICIP Address DNS ServerSecurity FilteringIP Filtering To delete an IP filterLogin Failures Working ModeMAC Filtering CustomizationMiscellaneous Attribute DescriptionService Access PortsPort number for a browser login. The default is Port number for a secure browser login. The default isRadius Settings Ldap / Ldaps Authentication and Authorization SettingsLdap Configuration Active Directory Character MeaningExtend and Update the Active Directory Schema Install the Windows 2003 Support ToolsInstall the Active Directory Schema Snap-in Create a Start Menu Shortcut EntryExtend the Object Class With the New Attribute Click Edit to bring up the String Attribute Editor User Value MeaningOpenLDAP Server Installation OpenLDAP ServerOpenLDAP Server Configuration Customizing the OpenLDAP SchemaStarting the OpenLDAP Server Ldap DIT Design and Ldif FileUsing the New Schema DIT CreationDate/Time Time ZoneDate Network TimeConnection Setup Example Windows XP Maintenance Main ScreenFirmware File OptionsUpgrading the Server Interface Unit Firmware Upgrading the KVM Switch FirmwareUpgrading the Firmware Download B064-Series KVM switch Firmware Upgrade RecoveryServer Interface Unit Firmware Upgrade Recovery Port Operation OSD ToolbarPanel Array Toolbar Setting the Scan Interval Pausing Auto ScanMultiuser Operation Auto ScanningSkip Mode Hotkey ActionInstallation Log ServerStarting Up Menu BarConfigure EditDelete EventsMaintenance SearchContents HelpAbout Log Server Log Server Main Screen OverviewList Panel Event PanelRecording They will not be able to communicateGeneral Operation Troubleshooting Administration TroubleshootingAP Windows Client Troubleshooting Problem ActionPanel Array Mode Troubleshooting AP Java Client TroubleshootingLog Server Troubleshooting Sun Systems TroubleshootingSpecifications OSD Factory Default SettingsYear Limited Warranty 200811137

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