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Using the Terminal Interface via Serial Port

The terminal interface can be accessed via the serial port for configuration of the basic settings of the CABCONS1716I. While not intended to be a substitute for the Web interface, it does allow you to configure similar functions. The menu list below describes the options that can be modified through the terminal interface.

NOTE: You must use the W option to confirm and apply any changes made before you exit the terminal session.

The VNC Interface

There are three ways to communicate with the Server Remote Control unit in order to control the host computer:

Web interface: The integrated Web server includes a Java-based VNC client. This allows easy browser-based remote control.

Native VNC client: There are several third-party software programs that use the standard VNC protocol, available in open source and commercial VNC clients.

SSH access: By default, there is a standard SSH server running on port 22 (the standard SSH port). Once connected via SSH, the VNC traffic is tunneled through the SSH connection andth VNC session is encrypted. Each method will be discussed briefly in the following section. The type of encryption method or client used is not critical.

Web Interface

Using CABCONS1716I’s web interface requires a browser, with cookies and JavaScript enabled. To launch the Java VNC client, login to the Web configuration interface and click on the thumbnail of the desktop on the Home menu, or click on the Connect button, located in the Main Menu.

You may need to upgrade Java support in your browser; however, most modern browsers come with a version of Java that is compatible with this application. The Java VNC client makes a connection back to the Server Remote Control unit over port 5900 (by default) or 15900, if encrypted. The encrypted connection is a standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encrypted link that encrypts all data from the session, including the actual video pictures.

Because Java is considered a “safe” programming language, the Java VNC client has some limitations. Certain special keystrokes cannot be sent, such as “Scroll Lock” on the keyboard.

This client software requires the use of Java 2 (JRE 1.4) to enable features like wheel mouse support. Sun Microsystems’s Java site, http://www.java.com, is an excellent resource to ensure your browser and operating system are updated accordingly.

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Contents CABCONS1716I FCC Compliance Statement Table of Contents Using the Modem Feature Introduction Packaging ContentsAll applications Console InstallationSystem Requirements Depth Overhead DiagramDepth Console Module AssemblyPage Page Page Page Front Panel Functions Hardware GuideKVM Control and Status LCD Panel ControlLAN PS/2 Keyboard 10.PS/2 Mouse Remote connections x Keyboard Status and LCD Panel Power SwitchAssigned IP Address Network ConfigurationWeb Configuration Using the On-Screen Display Web Configuration Using Dhcp Device Name none IP AddressMAC Address 00-0E-C5-00-08-1A For assistance Web Configuration Using Static IPTerminal Configuration Using a Serial Cable Sample HyperTerminal configuration 8N1 settingsLogin Screen Using the Web InterfaceName Help Area Main Menu Navigating the Web InterfaceMain Menu selections Network Config Page System Ident Page Page Page Web Interface Using the Terminal Interface via Serial PortVNC Interface Client machine Native VNC ClientUse a command like this vncviewer -bgr233 -tunnel Using the VNC MenuBribar Feature Page Main Menu Page Examples VirtKeys MenuVideo Tuning menu Page Cascade Configuration Accessing KVM FeaturesComputer name is shown on the screen OSD OperationsOSD Function Keys Scan Type CH Display Auto Scan Hot Key CommandsSelecting a Computer Manual Scan Changing Your ConfigurationScan Rate Keyboard Typematic RateNetwork performance Optimizing video performanceNoisy video cards Using the Advanced Video Tuning feature Using the Modem Feature Modem Connection Connecting a ModemModem configuration Configuring the Remote Connection Https VNC clear-text VNC SSL secured SSH Accessing the Web InterfaceHttps//99.99.99.99 Performance Notes Serial Remote Control operation Modem Troubleshooting GuideDefault configuration Connecting Serial Remote Control Modules to the CABCONS1716I8N2 Eight bits, no parity, two stop bits Advanced Configuration Using the Integrated SSH ShellRemote Login via SSH Stty -crtscts /dev/serial port Network settings What is a security certificate?About Security Certificate Warnings Is my data safe?Installing the new certificate… TroubleshootingForgotten master password This procedureAfter resync, the mouse pointers are still not aligned Cannot login via SSHCertificate warning shown when connecting via Https Triangular Mark Keyboard ReplacementShown below Touchpad Replacement17TFT SpecificationsLimitation of Liability Technical Support Warranty InformationThis product is backed by a three year warranty
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