Lindy CPU IP Access Switch Plus manual Contents

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Introduction
CPU IP Access Switch Plus features - front and rear	..................4
What’s in the box	5
What you may additionally need	5
Installation
Mounting	6
Connections	7
Host computer or KVM switch	7
Local keyboard, video monitor and mouse	8
IP network port	8
Modem/ISDN port	9
Power supply connection	9
Power control port	10
Configuration
Initial configuration	11
Part 1 – Local configuration	11
Encryption settings	13
Hot plugging and mouse restoration	14
Resetting the configuration	15
Part 2 – Remote configuration	16
Networking issues	17
Positioning CPU IP in the network	17
Placing CPU IP behind a router or firewall	17
Placing CPU IP alongside the firewall	19
Power switching configuration	20
Performing a flash upgrade	21

Operation
Connecting to the CPU IP	22
Local connection	22
Remote connections	23
Remote connection by VNC viewer	24
Remote connection by Web browser	24
Using the viewer window	25
The menu bar	25
When using the viewer window	25
Mouse pointers	26
Host selection	26
Configure	26
Auto calibrate	27
Re-synchronise mouse	27
Access mode - shared/private	27
Power control	27
Controls	28
Connecting via dial up (modem or ISDN) link	30
Downloading VNC viewer from the CPU IP	30
If you need to enter a port number	30
Viewer encryption settings	31
Supported web browsers	31

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Contents CPU IP Access Switch Plus Contents Index Modem/ISDN port Four simultaneous remote usersLocal user IP network/InternetCPU IP Access Switch Plus features front and rear What’s in the box What you may additionally need CD-ROMDouble unit rack brackets MountingSingle unit rack brackets  Host computer or KVM switch ConnectionsTo connect a local keyboard, video monitor and mouse Local keyboard, video monitor and mouseIP network port To connect the IP network portModem/ISDN port Power supply connectionTo connect the power supply To connect a modem or Isdn portPower control port To connect and address the switch boxesPart 1 Local configuration Initial configurationPart 1 Local configuration Part 2 Remote configurationTime and Date To perform the initial local configurationAdmin password EncryptionViewer encryption settings Encryption settingsCPU IP encryption settings EncryptionHot plugging and mouse restoration Which restore setting do I use?To restore mouse operation when hot plugging Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouseCPU IP does not display the configuration sequence Resetting the configurationCPU IP asks for an unknown admin password To invoke a configuration reset by main menuPart 2 Remote configuration To perform the remote configurationPositioning CPU IP in the network Networking issuesPort settings Placing CPU IP behind a router or firewallDNS addressing AddressingTo discover a DHCP-allocated IP address Firewall/router addressPorts Placing CPU IP alongside the firewallEnsuring sufficient security To configure the power sequences for each host computer Power switching configurationPower control sequences Power OffPerforming a flash upgrade Important Wait until the upgrade is completeTo make a local connection Connecting to the CPU IPLocal connection To view the local control menuRemote connections To avoid the ‘hall of mirrors’ effectRemote connection by VNC viewer To connect using the VNC viewerTo connect using your Web browser Remote connection by Web browserMenu bar Using the viewer windowWhen using the viewer window Host selection ConfigureMouse pointers To select a hostAuto calibrate Access mode shared/privatePower control Re-synchronise mouseControls Contrast Setting the Threshold manuallyPhase  If you need to enter a port number Connecting via dial up modem or Isdn linkDownloading VNC viewer from the CPU IP Windows Viewer encryption settingsSupported web browsers 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 configurationTo clear IP access control Clear IP access controlWhat is IP access control? Auto select Appendix 2 VNC viewer connection optionsColour/Encoding Preferred encodingInputs MiscSave as defaults DefaultsReload 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 Firmware Version Screensaver timeoutHardware Version Host Keyboard LayoutProtocol timeout Advanced unit configurationIdle timeout Force VNC protocolIP gateway IP access controlIP network mask To reorder access control entries Setting IP access controlTo define a new IP access control entry To edit/remove access control entriesModem port Serial port configurationPower control port Host configuration To create a new host entryOccurred Click to clear All log entries Refresh Logging and statusTo copy and paste the log ListNet masks Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and portsIP addresses Binary equivalent Net masks the binary explanationInside a bit-wise and function Binary octet afterAll locations Calculating the mask for IP access controlSingle locations Address rangesSecurity issues with ports Ports4pin RJ10 Appendix 7 Cable and connector specifications6pin mini-DIN 9pin D-type FemaleAppendix 8 Hotkey sequence codes Safety information Other products in the CPU Switch rangeWarranty Safety considerations when using power switches with CPU IPFCC Compliance Statement United States Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC USA Germany France ItaliaIndex 