Lindy CPU IP Access Switch Plus Part 2 Remote configuration, To perform the remote configuration

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Part 2 – Remote configuration

The second part of the configuration requires you to log into the CPU IP from a system via either a network connection or a dial-up connection (via modem or ISDN). In either case there are two types of access applications that you can use:

The VNC viewer – a small application supplied on the CD-ROM or downloadable from the RealVNC website or even downloadable from the CPU IP itself.

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A standard browser that supports Java – As soon as a web browser makes contact, the CPU IP downloads a Java application to it. This allows a viewer window to be opened and operation to commence just as it would with the VNC viewer application.

To perform the remote configuration

1Use either the VNC viewer or a standard web browser to make remote contact with the CPU IP – see Connecting to the CPU IP’ for more details.

2If the username entry is not blanked out, enter ‘admin’. Then enter the

password that was set during the local configuration stage (if no password was set, then just press ). Once logged in, the CPU IP will show the video output from the host system (if one is connected), or otherwise a ‘No Signal’ message.

3Click the Configure button in the top right hand corner of the window to display the configuration menu ò

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Shaded items signify options that are not available at the local configuration stage.

User accounts Allows you to create and manage up to sixteen separate user accounts, each with separate access permissions.

Unit configuration Allows you to alter both basic and fundamental settings within the CPU IP.

Network configuration Here you can alter any of the existing network settings plus you can take advantage of the IP access control feature that lets you to specifically include or exclude certain addresses or networks.

Serial port configuration Lets you setup or alter the details concerning the modem and power control serial ports.

Host configuration Allows you to configure user access, hot key switching and power control codes for up to 32 host systems that may be connected to the CPU IP via KVM switch units.

Logging and status Provides various details about the user activity on the CPU IP.

For more information about each menu option, please see Appendix 5

-Remote configuration menus in the ‘Further information’ chapter.

Many of the options within the configuration menu duplicate those that were set (or are available) in the local configuration. However, there are numerous other settings that are only available here.

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Contents  CPU IP Access Switch PlusContents Index Local user Four simultaneous remote usersModem/ISDN port IP network/InternetCPU IP Access Switch Plus features front and rear CD-ROM What’s in the box What you may additionally needSingle unit rack brackets MountingDouble unit rack brackets  Connections Host computer or KVM switchIP network port Local keyboard, video monitor and mouseTo connect a local keyboard, video monitor and mouse To connect the IP network portTo connect the power supply Power supply connectionModem/ISDN port To connect a modem or Isdn portTo connect and address the switch boxes Power control portPart 1 Local configuration Initial configurationPart 1 Local configuration Part 2 Remote configurationAdmin password To perform the initial local configurationTime and Date EncryptionCPU IP encryption settings Encryption settingsViewer encryption settings EncryptionTo restore mouse operation when hot plugging Which restore setting do I use?Hot plugging and mouse restoration Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouseCPU IP asks for an unknown admin password Resetting the configurationCPU IP does not display the configuration sequence To invoke a configuration reset by main menuTo perform the remote configuration Part 2 Remote configurationPort settings Networking issuesPositioning CPU IP in the network Placing CPU IP behind a router or firewallTo discover a DHCP-allocated IP address AddressingDNS addressing Firewall/router addressPorts Placing CPU IP alongside the firewallEnsuring sufficient security Power control sequences Power switching configurationTo configure the power sequences for each host computer Power OffImportant Wait until the upgrade is complete Performing a flash upgradeLocal connection Connecting to the CPU IPTo make a local connection To view the local control menuTo avoid the ‘hall of mirrors’ effect Remote connectionsTo connect using your Web browser To connect using the VNC viewerRemote connection by VNC viewer Remote connection by Web browserMenu bar Using the viewer windowWhen using the viewer window Mouse pointers ConfigureHost selection To select a hostPower control Access mode shared/privateAuto calibrate Re-synchronise mouseControls Phase Setting the Threshold manuallyContrast  If you need to enter a port number Connecting via dial up modem or Isdn linkDownloading VNC viewer from the CPU IP Supported web browsers Viewer encryption settingsWindows LinuxGetting assistance TroubleshootingTo access the local configuration menus Appendix 1 Local configuration menusUnit configuration Network configuration Modem configuration To reset the CPU IP configuration Reset configurationTo clear IP access control Clear IP access controlWhat is IP access control? Colour/Encoding Appendix 2 VNC viewer connection optionsAuto select Preferred encodingMisc InputsReload defaults DefaultsSave as defaults Save configuration file asAppendix 3 VNC viewer window options Security Appendix 4 Browser viewer optionsEncoding and colour level Main configuration menu Logged on users Appendix 5 Remote configuration menusTo access the remote configuration menus User accounts Hardware Version Screensaver timeoutFirmware Version Host Keyboard LayoutIdle timeout Advanced unit configurationProtocol timeout Force VNC protocolIP gateway IP access controlIP network mask To define a new IP access control entry Setting IP access controlTo reorder access control entries To edit/remove access control entriesModem port Serial port configurationPower control port To create a new host entry Host configurationTo copy and paste the log Logging and statusOccurred Click to clear All log entries Refresh ListNet masks Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and portsIP addresses Inside a bit-wise and function Net masks the binary explanationBinary equivalent Binary octet afterSingle locations Calculating the mask for IP access controlAll locations Address rangesPorts Security issues with ports6pin mini-DIN 9pin D-type Appendix 7 Cable and connector specifications4pin RJ10 FemaleAppendix 8 Hotkey sequence codes Warranty Other products in the CPU Switch rangeSafety information Safety considerations when using power switches with CPU IPFCC Compliance Statement United States Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Germany France Italia USAIndex 