Lindy CPU IP Access Switch Plus manual Host configuration, To create a new host entry

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Host configuration

This page provides the opportunity to configure various details for each of the host systems that may be connected to the CPU IP via one or more KVM switch units. There are 32 entries, each of which can be configured with a name, the permitted users, the hot key combinations required to switch to it and, if required, appropriate power control commands.

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 ‘Host configuration’ option.

To create a new host entry

1 Click one of the 32 host entries to reveal a Host configuration dialog.

Name

Enter the name that will be displayed in the viewer window when you click the Host button.

Users

Select the users that will be permitted to connect to this host. Either enter * to allow all users or a list of users separated by commas (e.g. admin,nigel,andy,steve).

Hot keys

Declare the hot key sequence that will cause the KVM switch to link with the required host system. The following notations are used: ‘+‘ means press down the following key; ‘-‘ means release the following key; * means add a 250 millisecond delay; the entries are not sensitive to case.

For instance, to send the command Ctrl + Alt 4 you should enter the following: +Ctrl+Alt+4.

To send the command Ctrl + Alt 12 you should enter the following: +Ctrl+ALT+1-1+2 (the ‘-1’ entry causes the 1 key to be released before the 2 key is pressed).

Note: It is not necessary to specify all keys to be released at the end because they are all released automatically after the last code. A list of valid codes are given in Appendix 8.

Power On

Enter the code required to make an attached power control unit apply power to the selected host. See Power switching configuration for details.

Power Off

Enter the code required to make an attached power control unit remove power from the selected host. See Power switching configuration for details.

2Enter the required information in each field.

3 Click the OK button.

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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 