Lindy CPU IP Access Switch Plus manual Resetting the configuration

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Resetting the configuration

The CPU IP asks for an unknown admin password

This may occur if the CPU IP has been previously configured. If the existing admin password cannot be discovered, then your only recourse is to perform a factory reset.

To invoke a configuration reset by switch 1 Remove power from the CPU IP unit.

2At the rear of the CPU IP, adjacent to the power input socket, click mini switch 1 to its ON (down) position.

3Re-apply power to the CPU IP. On the locally connected monitor you should see a Maintenance menu:

Maintenance

To upgrade unit, visit:

http://192.168.42.154

Configure Network

Reset Configuration

Put option switch 1 up to return to normal operation.

4Select the ‘Reset configuration’ option.

A warning screen will be displayed. Select the RESET option and press .

Reset Config

WARNING: Continuing will cause your existing configuration to be erased.

The unit will then reset and require re-configuring before it can be used.

DO YOU WISH TO CONTINUE?

RESET Cancel

The CPU IP does not display the configuration sequence

If the CPU IP has been previously configured it may not automatically display the first of the setup screens. In this case you have two options, either:

Access the Unit, Network and Serial configuration screens separately, or

Reset the configuration:

To invoke a configuration reset by main menu

1Using the locally connected keyboard and screen, log on as the admin user.

2 Select the ‘Configuration’ option.

Configuration

Unit Configuration

Network Configuration

Modem Configuration

Reset Configuration

Back

3Highlight the ‘Reset configuration’ option and press .

A warning screen will be displayed, select the RESET option and press .

Reset Config

WARNING: Continuing will cause your existing configuration to be erased.

The unit will then reset and require re-configuring before it can be used.

DO YOU WISH TO CONTINUE?

RESET Cancel

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5Remove power, return the mini switch 1 to its OFF position and then re- apply power. The locally connected monitor should display the first screen of the initial configuration sequence.

4The CPU IP will reset and then display the first of the four initial configuration screens.

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Contents CPU IP Access Switch Plus Contents Index Four simultaneous remote users Local userModem/ISDN port IP network/InternetCPU IP Access Switch Plus features front and rear What’s in the box What you may additionally need CD-ROMMounting Single unit rack bracketsDouble unit rack brackets  Host computer or KVM switch ConnectionsLocal keyboard, video monitor and mouse IP network portTo connect a local keyboard, video monitor and mouse To connect the IP network portPower supply connection To connect the power supplyModem/ISDN port To connect a modem or Isdn portPower control port To connect and address the switch boxesInitial configuration Part 1 Local configurationPart 1 Local configuration Part 2 Remote configurationTo perform the initial local configuration Admin passwordTime and Date EncryptionEncryption settings CPU IP encryption settingsViewer encryption settings EncryptionWhich restore setting do I use? To restore mouse operation when hot pluggingHot plugging and mouse restoration Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouseResetting the configuration CPU IP asks for an unknown admin passwordCPU IP does not display the configuration sequence To invoke a configuration reset by main menuPart 2 Remote configuration To perform the remote configurationNetworking issues Port settingsPositioning CPU IP in the network Placing CPU IP behind a router or firewallAddressing To discover a DHCP-allocated IP addressDNS addressing Firewall/router addressEnsuring sufficient security Placing CPU IP alongside the firewallPorts Power switching configuration Power control sequencesTo configure the power sequences for each host computer Power OffPerforming a flash upgrade Important Wait until the upgrade is completeConnecting to the CPU IP Local connectionTo make a local connection To view the local control menuRemote connections To avoid the ‘hall of mirrors’ effectTo connect using the VNC viewer To connect using your Web browserRemote connection by VNC viewer Remote connection by Web browserWhen using the viewer window Using the viewer windowMenu bar Configure Mouse pointersHost selection To select a hostAccess mode shared/private Power controlAuto calibrate Re-synchronise mouseControls Setting the Threshold manually PhaseContrast  Downloading VNC viewer from the CPU IP Connecting via dial up modem or Isdn linkIf you need to enter a port number Viewer encryption settings Supported web browsersWindows LinuxTroubleshooting Getting assistanceAppendix 1 Local configuration menus To access the local configuration menusUnit configuration Network configuration Modem configuration Reset configuration To reset the CPU IP configurationWhat is IP access control? Clear IP access controlTo clear IP access control Appendix 2 VNC viewer connection options Colour/EncodingAuto select Preferred encodingInputs MiscDefaults Reload defaultsSave as defaults Save configuration file asAppendix 3 VNC viewer window options Encoding and colour level Appendix 4 Browser viewer optionsSecurity To access the remote configuration menus Appendix 5 Remote configuration menusMain configuration menu Logged on users User accounts Screensaver timeout Hardware VersionFirmware Version Host Keyboard LayoutAdvanced unit configuration Idle timeoutProtocol timeout Force VNC protocolIP network mask IP access controlIP gateway Setting IP access control To define a new IP access control entryTo reorder access control entries To edit/remove access control entriesPower control port Serial port configurationModem port Host configuration To create a new host entryLogging and status To copy and paste the logOccurred Click to clear All log entries Refresh ListIP addresses Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and portsNet masks Net masks the binary explanation Inside a bit-wise and functionBinary equivalent Binary octet afterCalculating the mask for IP access control Single locationsAll locations Address rangesSecurity issues with ports PortsAppendix 7 Cable and connector specifications 6pin mini-DIN 9pin D-type4pin RJ10 FemaleAppendix 8 Hotkey sequence codes Other products in the CPU Switch range WarrantySafety information Safety considerations when using power switches with CPU IPEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyFCC Compliance Statement United States USA Germany France ItaliaIndex 