Lindy CPU IP Access Switch Plus Remote connection by VNC viewer, Remote connection by Web browser

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Remote connection by VNC viewer

The VNC viewer is a compact application that runs on your remote system and allows you to view and use the CPU IP and its host computer(s). VNC viewer is readily available from a number of different sources:

from the CPU IP installation CD

from the CPU IP itself

from the LINDY website

from the RealVNC website

To connect using the VNC viewer

1Locate and select the VNC viewer icon ð

If you are using a dial up link.

A connection details dialog will be displayed:

Enter the CPU IP address here and click OK

If required, select the encryption mode - MORE [+]

Options button

Provides a range of viewer and connection settings - MORE [+]

2 In the ‘Server:’ entry, type the address of the CPU IP as follows:

v.w.x.y

where v.w.x.y is the IP network address, for example 192.168.0.3

If you have been asked to also enter a port number.

3Click the OK button. Depending on the options selected, you may need to confirm certain items. A connection attempt will be made and if successful, an authentication dialog will be displayed:

4Enter your username and password. The viewer window should now open and show the current host computer. Note: If the Username entry is blanked out then only admin user account is currently defined and only a password is required.

Remote connection by Web browser

You can use a standard Web browser (supported versions) to gain access to the CPU IP and its host computer(s). As soon as you make contact with the CPU IP it will begin downloading a small Java application to your browser, which will be used only for the duration of your connection.

To connect using your Web browser

1Launch your standard Web browser as usual.

If you are using a dial up link.

2 In the Address section, type the address of the CPU IP as follows:

http://v.w.x.y

where v.w.x.y is the IP network address, for example 192.168.0.3

If you have been asked to also enter a port number.

3Press . A connection attempt will be made. In the browser window, select the ‘Connect using built-in Java VNC viewer’ option to download a small application that will temporarily empower your browser (on slow connections the application download can take several tens of seconds to complete). Once complete, a connection details dialog will be displayed:

The previously entered CPU IP address will be shown here

If required, select the encryption mode - MORE [+]

Options button

Provides a range of viewer and connection settings - MORE [+]

4Make any necessary option/encryption changes and click the OK button to proceed. Depending on the options selected, you may need to confirm certain items.

5A second connection attempt will be made and if successful, an authentication dialog will be displayed:

6Enter your username and password. The viewer window should now open and show the current host computer. Note: If the Username entry is blanked out then only admin user account is currently defined and only a password is required.

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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 addressEnsuring sufficient security Placing CPU IP alongside the firewallPorts 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 browserWhen using the viewer window Using the viewer windowMenu bar Mouse pointers ConfigureHost selection To select a hostPower control Access mode shared/privateAuto calibrate Re-synchronise mouseControls Phase Setting the Threshold manuallyContrast  Downloading VNC viewer from the CPU IP Connecting via dial up modem or Isdn linkIf you need to enter a port number 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 configurationWhat is IP access control? Clear IP access controlTo clear 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 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 Hardware Version Screensaver timeoutFirmware Version Host Keyboard LayoutIdle timeout Advanced unit configurationProtocol timeout Force VNC protocolIP network mask IP access controlIP gateway To define a new IP access control entry Setting IP access controlTo reorder access control entries To edit/remove access control entriesPower control port Serial port configurationModem port To create a new host entry Host configurationTo copy and paste the log Logging and statusOccurred Click to clear All log entries Refresh ListIP addresses Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and portsNet masks 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 IPEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyFCC Compliance Statement United States Germany France Italia USAIndex 