Lindy CPU IP Access Switch Plus manual Serial port configuration, Modem port, Power control port

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Serial port configuration

This page provides all access to settings concerned with the two serial ports (modem and power control) that are situated at the rear of the CPU IP.

To get here

1Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user.

2 Click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner. 3 Click the ‘Serial port configuration’ option.

Modem port

PPP server IP address / PPP client IP address

When a user dials into the CPU IP via a modem or ISDN adapter, the CPU IP sets up a temporary two-device network using PPP (Point to Point Protocol). For this purpose, both devices must have ‘dummy’ IP addresses so that they can communicate correctly. These two addresses can be almost anything expressed in the quad octet format (i.e. 192.168.3.1.). However, it is advisable not to make them the same as the real IP addresses used by either the remote system or the

CPU IP.

Baud rate

This option configures the speed of the serial connection between the CPU IP and a connected modem or ISDN terminal adapter. The default setting is 115200. The other communication settings are fixed as: No parity, 8 bit word, 1 stop bit.

Initialization sequence

The codes entered here are used to prepare the connected modem or ISDN terminal adapter for use with the CPU IP. The default code is a Hayes-compatible string to configure auto answer mode and would be understood by the vast majority of modem/ISDN devices. The code is sent when the CPU IP is first switched on or whenever the Initialize button is clicked.

Initialize

When clicked, this option sends the characters entered in the Initialisation sequence field to the connected modem or ISDN terminal adapter.

Restore Defaults

When clicked, this option resets the Baud rate and Initialisation sequence values to their original default settings.

Power control port

Baud rate

This option configures the speed of the serial connection between the CPU IP and a connected power control unit. The default setting is 9600 as used by the majority of power units. The other communication settings are fixed as: No parity, 8 bit word, 1 stop bit.

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Contents  CPU IP Access Switch PlusContents Index IP network/Internet Four simultaneous remote usersLocal user Modem/ISDN portCPU IP Access Switch Plus features front and rear CD-ROM What’s in the box What you may additionally need  MountingSingle unit rack brackets Double unit rack bracketsConnections Host computer or KVM switchTo connect the IP network port Local keyboard, video monitor and mouseIP network port To connect a local keyboard, video monitor and mouseTo connect a modem or Isdn port Power supply connectionTo connect the power supply Modem/ISDN portTo connect and address the switch boxes Power control portPart 2 Remote configuration Initial configurationPart 1 Local configuration Part 1 Local configurationEncryption To perform the initial local configurationAdmin password Time and DateEncryption Encryption settingsCPU IP encryption settings Viewer encryption settingsRecognising an IntelliMouse-style mouse Which restore setting do I use?To restore mouse operation when hot plugging Hot plugging and mouse restorationTo invoke a configuration reset by main menu Resetting the configurationCPU IP asks for an unknown admin password CPU IP does not display the configuration sequenceTo perform the remote configuration Part 2 Remote configurationPlacing CPU IP behind a router or firewall Networking issuesPort settings Positioning CPU IP in the networkFirewall/router address AddressingTo discover a DHCP-allocated IP address DNS addressingPlacing CPU IP alongside the firewall Ensuring sufficient securityPorts Power Off Power switching configurationPower control sequences To configure the power sequences for each host computerImportant Wait until the upgrade is complete Performing a flash upgradeTo view the local control menu Connecting to the CPU IPLocal connection To make a local connectionTo avoid the ‘hall of mirrors’ effect Remote connectionsRemote connection by Web browser To connect using the VNC viewerTo connect using your Web browser Remote connection by VNC viewerUsing the viewer window When using the viewer windowMenu bar To select a host ConfigureMouse pointers Host selectionRe-synchronise mouse Access mode shared/privatePower control Auto calibrateControls   Setting the Threshold manuallyPhase ContrastConnecting via dial up modem or Isdn link Downloading VNC viewer from the CPU IPIf you need to enter a port number Linux Viewer encryption settingsSupported web browsers WindowsGetting assistance TroubleshootingTo access the local configuration menus Appendix 1 Local configuration menusUnit configuration Network configuration Modem configuration To reset the CPU IP configuration Reset configurationClear IP access control What is IP access control?To clear IP access control Preferred encoding Appendix 2 VNC viewer connection optionsColour/Encoding Auto selectMisc InputsSave configuration file as DefaultsReload defaults Save as defaultsAppendix 3 VNC viewer window options Appendix 4 Browser viewer options Encoding and colour levelSecurity Appendix 5 Remote configuration menus To access the remote configuration menusMain configuration menu Logged on users User accounts Host Keyboard Layout Screensaver timeoutHardware Version Firmware VersionForce VNC protocol Advanced unit configurationIdle timeout Protocol timeoutIP access control IP network maskIP gateway To edit/remove access control entries Setting IP access controlTo define a new IP access control entry To reorder access control entriesSerial port configuration Power control portModem port To create a new host entry Host configurationList Logging and statusTo copy and paste the log Occurred Click to clear All log entries RefreshAppendix 6 Addresses, masks and ports IP addressesNet masks Binary octet after Net masks the binary explanationInside a bit-wise and function Binary equivalentAddress ranges Calculating the mask for IP access controlSingle locations All locationsPorts Security issues with portsFemale Appendix 7 Cable and connector specifications6pin mini-DIN 9pin D-type 4pin RJ10Appendix 8 Hotkey sequence codes Safety considerations when using power switches with CPU IP Other products in the CPU Switch rangeWarranty Safety informationRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECFCC Compliance Statement United States Germany France Italia USAIndex 