Lindy CPU IP Access Switch Plus manual Four simultaneous remote users, Local user, Modem/ISDN port

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the CPU IP Access Switch Plus from LINDY. This intelligent product delivers straightforward setup, secure operation and the ability to fully control one or more computers from almost anywhere.

Four simultaneous remote users

CPU IP can support four remote users at any one time. All of these may be connected via the IP network port or one may be linked via the modem/ISDN channel.

Local user

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Remote control via a network connection is nothing new and software-only solutions to facilitate this are commonplace. However, they all present two major drawbacks: a) Special software must be used on all of the computers involved, especially the host, and b) if that host ceases to operate, the remote user is powerless to intervene.

IP network/

Internet

Modem or ISDN

Modem or ISDN

Modem/ISDN port

This port offers a connection option that can be used alongside, or instead of, the IP network link. It also offers a backup route should the network fail.

The console port allows control of the system(s) by a keyboard, video monitor and mouse connected directly to the CPU IP.

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The CPU IP is different and requires only the remote system(s) to run a small utility. The host system can run its usual operating system completely unchanged and needs only to be connected (via its keyboard, video and mouse ports) to the compact CPU IP box.

IP network/Internet

The IP port allows direct connection to an Ethernet-based local network and from there onto the wider Internet, as required.

IP

Access Switch Plus

LOC REM VNC 100 LNK PWR

Main KVM connection

Power switch

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It is this external connection to the CPU IP that keeps the remote user in control. Even in the midst of a system crash, the remote user can still view the host’s condition as if sitting next to it. Additionally, when the power switch option is employed, a host system can be remotely rebooted, no matter how badly it has locked-up.

The CPU IP really starts to excel when it is hooked to a suitable KVM switch. Then its robust, secure and adaptable operation is available across a multitude of systems.

Alternatively, the robust CPU IP

OR

security system will allow direct

 

connection to the outside world.

 

KVM switch

One host or many

On its own, the CPU IP provides remote access to one host computer system. However, when linked to a suitable KVM switch, the remote user(s) can easily control a multitude of systems.

Optional power control CPU IP provides the opportunity to attach one or more power switches. These control the supply to the host system(s) and allow the remote user to hard reset any system that has suffered a failure.

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Note: Throughout this manual the LINDY

 

CPU IP Access Switch Plus is referred to

 

simply as the CPU IP.

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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 