Lindy CPU IP Access Switch Plus manual Inputs, Misc

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Inputs

Send pointer events to server When un-ticked, the VNC viewer will not send mouse movement or click data to the CPU IP or host system.

Send keyboard events to server When un-ticked, the VNC viewer will not send keyboard information to the CPU IP or host system.

Send clipboard changes to server This feature is restricted to software server versions of VNC and has no effect on CPU IP installations.

Misc

Shared connection (do not dis- connect other viewers)

This option does not apply to CPU IP connections.

Full screen mode

When ticked, the VNC viewer will launch in full screen mode. Use the menu key (usually F8) to exit from full screen mode.

Render cursor locally

This option does not currently apply to CPU IP connections.

Allow dynamic desktop resizing

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Accept clipboard changes from server

This feature is restricted to software server versions of VNC and has no effect on CPU IP installations, except for retreiving the activity log as desribed in the logging and status section.

Enable 3-button mouse emulation

This feature allows you to use a 2-button mouse to emulate the middle button of a 3-button mouse. When enabled, press the left and right mouse buttons simultaneously to create a middle button action. You are advised to generally use a 3-button mouse.

Rate-limit mouse move events

When ticked, this feature reduces the mouse movement information that is sent to the CPU IP and host system. This is useful for slow connections and you will notice that the remote cursor will catch up with the local cursor roughly once every second.

Menu key

This feature allows you to select which function key is used to display the VNC viewer options menu. The menu key is only way to exit from the full screen viewer mode.

When ticked, the viewer window will be automatically resized whenever the host system’s screen resolution is altered.

Only use protocol version 3.3

This option does not apply to CPU IP connections.

Beep when requested to by the server

When ticked, your local system will beep in response to any error beeps emitted by the CPU IP.

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IMPORTANT: If you make any changes to the options given here and wish to retain them for successive connection sessions, you must save the changes. To do this, change to the ‘Defaults’ tab and click the ‘Save as defaults’ button.

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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 