Lindy MC5-IP IP configuration by global user, To configure IP details from a global user location

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IP configuration by global user

Once the basic IP-related features have been configured using the MC5-IP configuration menus, further changes can be made by authorised global users via the VNC interface. There are two main ways to use the VNC interface to access the MC5-IP unit:

•The VNC viewer – a small application supplied on the CD-ROM or downloadable from the RealVNC website or even downloadable from the MC5-IP itself.

or

•A standard browser that supports Java – When a web browser makes contact, the MC5-IP provides the option to download a Java application to it. This allows a viewer window to be opened and operation to commence just as it would with the VNC viewer application.

User Accounts

Allows you to create and manage up to sixteen separate user accounts, each with separate access permissions.

Unit Configuration Allows you to alter both basic and fundamental settings within the MC5-IP.

Time & Date Configuration Allows you to configure all aspects relating to time keeping within the MC5-IP unit.

To configure IP details from a global user location

1Use either the VNC viewer or a standard web browser to make remote contact with the MC5-IP – see Global user connections for more details.

2If the username entry is not blanked out, enter ‘admin’. Then enter the admin password (if no password is set, then just press ). Once logged in, the MC5-IP will show the video output from the host system (if one is connected), or otherwise a ‘No Signal’ message.

3Click the Configure button in the top right hand corner of the window to display the main configuration page ò

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Network Configuration Here you can alter any of the existing network settings plus you can take advantage of the IP access control feature that lets you

to specifically include or exclude certain addresses or networks.

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Shaded items signify options that are not available via the standard configuration menus.

Serial Port Configuration Lets you setup or alter the details concerning the modem and power control serial ports.

Host Configuration Allows you to configure user access, hot key switching and power control codes for up to 128 host systems that may be connected to the MC5-IP via other cascaded units.

Logging and Status Provides various details about the user activity on the MC5-IP.

For more information about each page, please see Appendix 2 - Configuration pages via viewer in the ‘Further information’ chapter.

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Contents MC5-IP KVM Switch Contents Further information Index Many computers Local user One user can be connected directly to the MC5  CAM formatsPower control port Upgrade port Modem port IP models only MC5 features front and rearIndicators Front panel buttonsWhat’s in the box What you may additionally need SwitcMounting Rack bracketsConnections   MC5 rear panel Local userTo connect the local user port To connect a remote user Remote user via User StationCable lengths for remote user locations IP network link Global user IP network portTo connect the Global user IP network port Category 5, 5e or Cable from CAM Access ModuleTo connect a computer system MC5 rear panel Cable from modem Or Isdn adapter Modem/ISDN portTo connect a modem or Isdn adapter Output lead from Power adapter Power in connectionTo connect the power supply Power control port To connect and address the switch boxesCascade tree Cascading multiple unitsSee also How cascade connections operate Addressing computers in a cascade 43 41To connect units in cascade Connecting MC5 units in cascadeTips for successful cascading To test a specific link Using cascaded computersTesting specific links to cascaded computers Master MC5 Multiple video head connectionsSlave MC5 Slave monitor Master monitorConfiguration Overall initial configurationTo access the configuration menu global users Configuration menusTo access the configuration menu local and remote users HotkeysTo enable general security General security and configuration stepsConfiguration menus layout To set an Admin passwordTo create/edit user accounts Access to all computers Press Access to no computers PressRegistering users edit user list Cross markers indicate whichTo create/edit computer entries Tips when creating/editing computer entriesRegistering computers edit computer list See Remote user skew adjustment for details Video compensationCompensation will not be applied Computer video compensationTo apply computer video compensation Currently selected cable lengthTo apply remote user video compensation Remote user video compensationTo display a suitable high contrast image If the image controls cannot provide a crisp imageUsing the supplied skew pattern Remote user skew adjustmentTo use skew adjustment Creating a skew test patternConfiguration mode and permanently save all settings To select an autoscan period To select an autoscan modeAutoscanning To define an autoscan listSaving and restoring configuration settings Preparations for configuration save/loadTo reset the MC5-IP models What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenTo reset MC5 models Hot plugging and mouse restoration Which restore setting do I use?To restore mouse operation when hot plugging Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouseTo configure IP-specific settings Initial IP configurationTo use the initial IP-configuration sequence IP configuration by global user To configure IP details from a global user locationViewer encryption settings Encryption settingsMC5-IP encryption settings    Networking issuesPositioning the MC5-IP in the network Addressing Port settingsPlacing the MC5-IP behind a router or firewall Firewall/router addressTo discover a DHCP-allocated IP address DNS addressingPorts Placing the MC5-IP alongside the firewallEnsuring sufficient security To configure the power sequences for each host computer Power switching configurationPower control sequences To control two or more ports simultaneouslyKvmadmin -getconfig kvm1.cfg Kvmadmin utilityKvmadmin command ip address parameters Kvmadmin -setusers users.csvUpgrading MC5 models and CAMs Performing upgradesItems required to use the upgrade utility To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utilityWhere Vxxx is the upgrade file version number Select the items to be upgradedSelect the upgrade file to be used Commence the upgradeTo upgrade MC5-IP models Upgrading MC5-IP modelsMC5 models Accessing the MC5Front panel controls MC5-IP modelsTo select a computer using the front panel controls Local and remote user accessTo gain access as a local or remote user Selecting a computerAbove or for even longer cascaded computers To select a computer using hotkeysStandard hotkeys Keep Pressed down until all other Numbers have been enteredTo select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method To select a computer using the on-screen menuTo select a computer using mouse buttons Confirmation box Logging in and outSelecting cascaded computers Reminder banner To change banner colours or disable the bannerTo use the Routing status feature Routing statusUser preferences and functions Power switching via configuration menuTo switch a computer on or off Global user access To download the VNC viewer 1 Open your Web browser Global user access via VNC viewerTo access via the VNC viewer Enter the MC5 address here and click OKGlobal user access via web browser To access via your web browserMenu bar Using the viewer windowWhen using the viewer window To select a host ConfigureMouse pointers Auto calibrate Access mode shared/privatePower switching via viewer Re-synchronise mouseMouse Control Single Mouse ModeControls Resync MouseVideo Settings KVM switch menuWhen entering codes Keyboard Control InfoDetect such noise and adjust the threshold accordingly Using automatic configurationsIncreased by 50% when a slow link is detected Setting the Threshold manuallyTo initiate a dial up link Access via dial up modem or Isdn linkIf you need to enter a port number To enter a port number in a Web browserWindows Viewer encryption settingsSupported web browsers LinuxTroubleshooting Getting assistanceAppendix 1 Configuration menus To access the configuration menusFunctions User Preferences Global Preferences Mouse SwitchingAutoscan Mode Screen SaverRS232 Mouse Type User TimeoutOSD Dwell Time Mouse TypeLanguage Setup OptionsKeypads Controls Exclusive UseAutomatic Logout Advanced Options DDC Source Settings AUTO, LOCAL, DefaultDDC Refresh Settings AT START, Disabled DDC OptionsUnit Name Configure IP portUnit Configuration Time and DateNetwork Configuration Modem Configuration Reset ConfigurationTo clear IP access control Clearing IP access controlWhat is IP access control? Main configuration Logged on users Appendix 2 Configuration pages via viewerTo access the remote configuration pages User accounts Hardware Version Unit configurationAdmin Password Firmware VersionAdvanced unit configuration Time & date configuration MAC address Network configurationIP Access Control IP Network MaskTo reorder access control entries Setting IP access controlTo define a new IP access control entry To edit/remove access control entriesModem port Serial port configurationPower control port Add entry for unrecognised host Host configurationErase Host Configuration To create a new host entryExamples Port/host addressing using Port DirectPort Direct Syslog Server IP Address Logging and statusTo copy and paste the log For further details To get hereAuto select Click here to access the optionsColour/Encoding Preferred encodingInputs Enable all inputsDisable all inputs view-only mode CustomiseScaling MiscIdentities Defaults ReloadDefaults Save Load / SaveAppendix 4 VNC viewer window options Security Appendix 5 Browser viewer optionsEncoding and colour level Net masks Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and portsIP addresses Binary equivalent Net masks the binary explanationInside a bit-wise and function Binary octet afterAll locations Calculating the mask for IP access controlSingle locations Address rangesRouter/firewall address Security issues with portsPorts 6pin mini-DIN Female Power switch to power switch daisy chain cableRS232 serial flash upgrade cable 9pin D-type FemaleMulti-head synchronisation cable SLAVE2 end 9pin D-type maleCreating macro sequences Appendix 8 Hotkey sequence codesPermissible key presses Appendix 9 Supported video modes Safety considerations when using power switches with MC5 WarrantySafety information General Public License LinuxEnd user licence agreement FCC Compliance Statement United States Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC USA Germany France ItaliaIndex 109 110

MC5-IP specifications

The Lindy MC5-IP is an innovative and versatile presentation switcher designed for a variety of audiovisual settings, making it ideal for professional environments such as conferences, classrooms, and event spaces. Its primary objective is to provide seamless connectivity and efficient management of multiple video sources, enhancing the overall user experience in presentations and broadcasts.

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In summary, the Lindy MC5-IP is a robust presentation switcher designed with professionalism in mind. Its versatility, high-resolution support, integration options, user-friendly interface, and durability make it an essential tool for anyone looking to enhance their AV presentations.
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