Lindy MC5-IP manual To connect the Global user IP network port, IP network link

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Global user (IP network port)

The MC5-IP models provide an

LOCAL

REMOTE

USER

USER

autosensing Ethernet IP port that

 

 

can operate at 10 or 100Mbps,

 

U S

 

 

according to the network speed.

POWER

 

The MC5-IP models are designed

IN

 

 

 

to reside quite easily at any part of

CAM

 

your network:

COMPUTER

 

• They can be placed within

SYSTEM

 

the local network, behind any

 

firewall/router connections to the Internet, or

 

GLOBAL

USER

IP

MODEM

/ISDN

POWER

SWITCH

To connect the Global user (IP network) port

1Depending upon where in the network the MC5-IP is being connected, run a category 5, 5e or 6 link cable from the appropriate hub or router to the MC5-IP unit.

2Connect the plug of the link cable into the IP port on the front panel of the MC5-IP unit.

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•They can be placed externally to the local network, on a separate sub- network or with an open Internet connection.

Wherever in the network an MC5-IP is situated, you will need to determine certain configuration issues such as address allocation and/or firewall adjustment to allow correct operation. Please refer to Networking issues within the Configuration chapter for more details.

IMPORTANT: When an MC5-IP is accessible from the public Internet or dial up connection, you must ensure that sufficient security measures are employed.

IP network link

3Configure the network settings as appropriate to the position of the MC5-IP within the network - see Networking issues for details.

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MC5-IP KVM Switch Contents Further information Index Local user One user can be connected directly to the MC5  Many computers CAM formatsMC5 features front and rear IndicatorsPower control port Upgrade port Modem port IP models only Front panel buttonsWhat’s in the box What you may additionally need Switc Mounting Rack bracketsConnections   Local user To connect the local user portMC5 rear panel Remote user via User Station Cable lengths for remote user locationsTo connect a remote user Global user IP network port To connect the Global user IP network portIP network link Access Module To connect a computer systemCategory 5, 5e or Cable from CAM Modem/ISDN port To connect a modem or Isdn adapterMC5 rear panel Cable from modem Or Isdn adapter Power in connection To connect the power supplyOutput lead from Power adapter Power control port To connect and address the switch boxesCascading multiple units See alsoCascade tree How cascade connections operate Addressing computers in a cascade 43 41Connecting MC5 units in cascade Tips for successful cascadingTo connect units in cascade Using cascaded computers Testing specific links to cascaded computersTo test a specific link Multiple video head connections Slave MC5Master MC5 Slave monitor Master monitorConfiguration Overall initial configurationConfiguration menus To access the configuration menu local and remote usersTo access the configuration menu global users HotkeysGeneral security and configuration steps Configuration menus layoutTo enable general security To set an Admin passwordAccess to all computers Press Access to no computers Press Registering users edit user listTo create/edit user accounts Cross markers indicate whichTips when creating/editing computer entries Registering computers edit computer listTo create/edit computer entries See Remote user skew adjustment for details Video compensationComputer video compensation To apply computer video compensationCompensation will not be applied Currently selected cable lengthRemote user video compensation To display a suitable high contrast imageTo apply remote user video compensation If the image controls cannot provide a crisp imageRemote user skew adjustment To use skew adjustmentUsing the supplied skew pattern Creating a skew test patternConfiguration mode and permanently save all settings To select an autoscan mode AutoscanningTo select an autoscan period To define an autoscan listSaving and restoring configuration settings Preparations for configuration save/loadWhat to do if the Admin password has been forgotten To reset MC5 modelsTo reset the MC5-IP models Which restore setting do I use? To restore mouse operation when hot pluggingHot plugging and mouse restoration Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouseInitial IP configuration To use the initial IP-configuration sequenceTo configure IP-specific settings IP configuration by global user To configure IP details from a global user locationEncryption settings MC5-IP encryption settingsViewer encryption settings Networking issues Positioning the MC5-IP in the network   Port settings Placing the MC5-IP behind a router or firewallAddressing Firewall/router addressTo discover a DHCP-allocated IP address DNS addressingPlacing the MC5-IP alongside the firewall Ensuring sufficient securityPorts Power switching configuration Power control sequencesTo configure the power sequences for each host computer To control two or more ports simultaneouslyKvmadmin utility Kvmadmin command ip address parametersKvmadmin -getconfig kvm1.cfg Kvmadmin -setusers users.csvPerforming upgrades Items required to use the upgrade utilityUpgrading MC5 models and CAMs To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utilitySelect the items to be upgraded Select the upgrade file to be usedWhere Vxxx is the upgrade file version number Commence the upgradeTo upgrade MC5-IP models Upgrading MC5-IP modelsAccessing the MC5 Front panel controlsMC5 models MC5-IP modelsLocal and remote user access To gain access as a local or remote userTo select a computer using the front panel controls Selecting a computerTo select a computer using hotkeys Standard hotkeysAbove or for even longer cascaded computers Keep Pressed down until all other Numbers have been enteredTo select a computer using the on-screen menu To select a computer using mouse buttonsTo select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method Logging in and out Selecting cascaded computersConfirmation box To change banner colours or disable the banner To use the Routing status featureReminder banner Routing statusPower switching via configuration menu To switch a computer on or offUser preferences and functions Global user access Global user access via VNC viewer To access via the VNC viewerTo download the VNC viewer 1 Open your Web browser Enter the MC5 address here and click OKGlobal user access via web browser To access via your web browserUsing the viewer window When using the viewer windowMenu bar Configure Mouse pointersTo select a host Access mode shared/private Power switching via viewerAuto calibrate Re-synchronise mouseSingle Mouse Mode ControlsMouse Control Resync MouseKVM switch menu When entering codesVideo Settings Keyboard Control InfoUsing automatic configurations Increased by 50% when a slow link is detectedDetect such noise and adjust the threshold accordingly Setting the Threshold manuallyAccess via dial up modem or Isdn link If you need to enter a port numberTo initiate a dial up link To enter a port number in a Web browserViewer encryption settings Supported web browsersWindows LinuxTroubleshooting Getting assistanceAppendix 1 Configuration menus To access the configuration menusFunctions User Preferences Mouse Switching Autoscan ModeGlobal Preferences Screen SaverUser Timeout OSD Dwell TimeRS232 Mouse Type Mouse TypeSetup Options Keypads ControlsLanguage Exclusive UseAutomatic Logout DDC Source Settings AUTO, LOCAL, Default DDC Refresh Settings AT START, DisabledAdvanced Options DDC OptionsConfigure IP port Unit ConfigurationUnit Name Time and DateNetwork Configuration Modem Configuration Reset ConfigurationClearing IP access control What is IP access control?To clear IP access control Appendix 2 Configuration pages via viewer To access the remote configuration pagesMain configuration Logged on users User accounts Unit configuration Admin PasswordHardware Version Firmware VersionAdvanced unit configuration Time & date configuration Network configuration IP Access ControlMAC address IP Network MaskSetting IP access control To define a new IP access control entryTo reorder access control entries To edit/remove access control entriesSerial port configuration Power control portModem port Host configuration Erase Host ConfigurationAdd entry for unrecognised host To create a new host entryPort/host addressing using Port Direct Port DirectExamples Logging and status To copy and paste the logSyslog Server IP Address For further details To get hereClick here to access the options Colour/EncodingAuto select Preferred encodingEnable all inputs Disable all inputs view-only modeInputs CustomiseScaling MiscDefaults Reload Defaults SaveIdentities Load / SaveAppendix 4 VNC viewer window options Appendix 5 Browser viewer options Encoding and colour levelSecurity Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and ports IP addressesNet 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 PortsRouter/firewall address Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable RS232 serial flash upgrade cable6pin mini-DIN Female 9pin D-type FemaleMulti-head synchronisation cable SLAVE2 end 9pin D-type maleAppendix 8 Hotkey sequence codes Permissible key pressesCreating macro sequences Appendix 9 Supported video modes Warranty Safety informationSafety considerations when using power switches with MC5 General Public License LinuxEnd user licence agreement Radio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECFCC Compliance Statement United States USA Germany France ItaliaIndex 109 110
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