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4.9Setting a security password

There are many situations where unrestricted access to corporate file servers or sensitive information needs to be controlled. In such circumstances, the LINDY CPU Switch can be locked away in a room or secure cabinet and controlled remotely. In this mode typing the keyboard hotkeys together with 0 will blank the screen, disconnect the keyboard and mouse from all of the computers and display ‘P’ on the LINDY CPU Switch display. Control can only be regained by typing the correct password on the keyboard.

To set the password in configure mode, first type 3 then <ENTER>. The display on the LINDY CPU Switch will change to show ‘=‘ and you can then type your password. The password is not case sensitive and can be any combination of key strokes, including the function keys, but excluding the t , s , u and <ENTER> keys. When you have typed in your password type <ENTER> to register it in the stored memory. Do not worry if you type the password incorrectly, you can always re-enter configure mode and set the password again.

NOTE - The password consists of a combination of key strokes rather like the code to a safe. The key strokes are not case sensitive and can include all the keys on the keyboard (except t , s ,

uand <ENTER>). Consequently the following 'password' would be valid:

e)5('

4.10 Exit configure mode

When you have finished configuring any special options, simply type ( followed by <ENTER> to exit configure mode and return to normal operation mode. The attached computers can now be switched on.

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Contents Warranty Safety informationAbout this manual European EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Package contents Key FeaturesIntroduction Product information Lindy CPU Switch 2 port version supporting 2 PCsInstallation & Use English Guide Installation & Use English Guide Installation & Use English Guide What you will need InstallationConnecting your devices Mounting the Lindy CPU SwitchOther useful installation information Configuring your PCsImportant Note Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouseType of mouse / system Driver type Likely expected Enter Power on status Using the Lindy CPU SwitchStatus lights 4 OSD, 8 OSD & 16 OSD Versions only CPU Front panel keys and remote controllerStatus display Using the dual control ports a and B OSD versions onlyCPU 16 OSD CPU 8 OSD CPU 4 OSD Keyboard hotkey controlCPU 4 OSD, 8 OSD and 16 OSD Only Important Note On Screen Menu controlESC RS232 control Lindy CPU Switch Remote controlCascading Lindy CPU Switches Mouse controlInstallation & Use English Guide Typical cascade of two Lindy CPU Switches CPU 4 versions Screen saver time delay Lindy CPU Switch configuration optionsDisplay appearance options Display optionsAutoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels Keyboard hotkey combination Firmware functions version query, mouse restore and reset Exit configure mode Setting a security passwordConfiguration Summary Appendix a Lindy CPU SwitchMode Important Note Appendix B. Cable and connector specificationsExpansion port pin Problem Action Appendix C Problem SolvingProblem Action Installation & Use English Guide