Lindy P16-IP user manual KVM Switch Operation, Password Security, Hot Plug Support

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Section 3	KVM Switch Operation

3.1 KVM Switch Operation

Important note: Your monitor will only display one PC signal at any one time. All keyboard and mouse commands are sent to this PC only. After initial power up, port 1 is active by default.

When a PC is connected to the currently selected port and it is not switched on, or is in sleep mode, the monitor will not display any signal.

Password Security

When you power on the P16-IP it will ask you for a password. The default password is eight zeros –“00000000”. Please key in eight zeros in the password field.

Note: Please don’t change the password until you are familiar with the operation of the OSD menu – i.e. keep the default password “00000000”. Otherwise, if you forget the password, you will need to send the switch back to LINDY for maintenance to clear the password.

Hot Plug Support

The P16-IP supports a “Hot Plug” function for easy addition or removal of PCs. The user can arrange or maintain the PCs as follows:

a.A PC can be disconnected and reconnected to the same or a different port of the KVM switch without having to power it off as long as it is currently not connected to the console.

b.The mouse driver of the PC has to support the hot plug function or the computer may need to be rebooted when it is reconnected.

c.You can unplug your mouse or keyboard from the console port and plug it back in at any time. You should not use different types of mice when doing this

d.A SLAVE KVM switch can be added or removed at any time, but after adding or removing a switch you must reboot all of the switches. You DO NOT need to reboot the computers.

Please note: Some Operating Systems such as certain Unix versions are unable to support the “Hot Plug” function. If you Hot Plug when using this kind of O.S., it may cause unpredictable operation or may shut down the PC. Before attempting to use the Hot Plug feature, please make sure you’re O.S. and mouse software driver support the Hot Plug feature.

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Contents P16-IP KVM Switch About this manual Contents Introducing P16-IP Section Introducing the P16-IP About the P16-IPRemote & local control of multiple computers Product Features Cables and Accessories not included Package ContentsHardware Installation Make your connections to the switch as detailed below Section Hardware InstallationProduct Information & Connection Guide Connecting an External Power Switch option Rackmount InstallationResetting the Switches Cascading / Daisy Chaining of multiple KVM SwitchesConnect the local console StepKVM Switch Operation Password Security KVM Switch OperationSection KVM Switch Operation Hot Plug SupportPort LED Display Computer / Port SelectionFront panel push button selection Important Note Keyboard Hotkey SelectionBeeper Function Enables and Disables beep during Auto Scan Auto Scan modeROM Reflash On Screen Display Menu OSD Port SelectionSystem ESC Quit Enter IP Access Configuration Operation Initial Configuration via a Dhcp Server ConfigurationInitial Configuration via a Serial Console Section IP Access Configuration & OperationMAC Address Detection P16-IP Setup ToolIP Auto Configuration AuthenticationP16-IP Keyboard Settings Keyboard, Mouse and Video ConfigurationRemote Mouse Settings Auto mouse speedSingle and Double Mouse Mode Host System Mouse SettingsWindows XP Mouse Settings Special Mouse DriverVideo Modes Recommended Mouse SettingsMS Windows 2000/2003 Professional and Server, XP SUN SolarisPrerequisites UsageTelnet Logging Login to the P16-IPHttp//IP address of P16-IP Https//IP address of P16-IPNavigation Access the Remote ConsoleWindow Remote Console Main WindowSingle/Double mouse mode Auto Adjust buttonRemote Console Control Bar Ctrl+Alt+DeleteFast Sync Video Settings in the KVM section in the front end menuIntelligent Sync Reset this Mode PhaseReset all Modes ContrastShow Section IP Access Configuration & Operation Undo ChangesMapping Local KeyboardStatus line Remote Console Status LineMenu Options For the Remote Power settings see .3 onKVM Console Telnet Console Cls HelpQuit VersionCreate a Floppy Image Floppy DiskUnix and UNIX-like OS Dd if=/dev/fd0 of=/tmp/floppy.imageUploading a Floppy Image Section IP Access Configuration & Operation WindowsDd if=/dev/cdrom of=/tmp/cdrom.image Create a CD-ROM/ISO ImageShare name Share hostPath to image UserSamba Drive Redirection Section IP Access Configuration & Operation Options User Management Change PasswordUsers And Groups Confirm passwordExisting users New User nameUser Console Pre-configuredUser select box Transmission EncodingManually Default Java-VMRemote Console Type Sun Microsystems Java Browser Plugin Miscellaneous Remote Console SettingsMouse hotkey Remote Console Button KeysHost Interface Keyboard/MousePS/2 Keyboard Model Video Miscellaneous Video SettingsUSB Mouse Type Mouse SpeedForce Composite Sync Required for Sun Computers NetworkEnable Telnet access IP auto configurationCalled Telnet Console on Disable Setup Protocol Subnet MaskDynamic DNS Dynamic DNS server Enable Dynamic DNSHostname UsernameForce Https SecuritySection called Certificate on KVM encryption Certificate Common name Challenge PasswordOrganizational unit OrganizationKey length Confirm Challenge PasswordSerial Port Configuration or console loginModem Serial line speedModem server IP address Passthrough access to serial port via TelnetModem client IP address Date And Time NFS Logging enabled List logging enabledEvent Log Snmp Logging enabled Smtp Logging enabledView the data file for support Device InformationConnected Users Update Firmware Tools Internet Options General Delete Files Unit Reset Troubleshooting TroubleshootingKVM Switch Troubleshooting IP Access Troubleshooting Key Codes Technical InformationTechnical Information Video Modes Resolution x, y Refresh Rates HzUnited Kingdom Certifications, Recycling InformationCE Statement