Lindy MC5-IP manual To select a computer using the on-screen menu

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To select a computer using the on-screen menu

1Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways:

By simultaneously pressing and then releasing .

By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse, or

Note: The mouse switching option is usable only if the ‘Mouse Switching’ option is enabled. See Global preferences for more details.

By selecting port using the front panel buttons (see previous).

At this point, depending on the security settings and the current log in situation, one of two things will be displayed, either the login screen, or the Selection menu:

The login screen - here you enter a valid User Name and Password

see Logging in and out for more details. When you do so, the MC5 selection menu will be displayed:

The Selection Menu – here you can select computers by name.

2Use the and keys (or the scroll wheel of an IntelliMouse) to highlight the required computer name. Alternatively (for large configurations), press to perform an alphabetical search for a particular port name.

Note: If security has been enabled then only computers to which the current user port has permission will be displayed.

3Select the highlighted port in one of three ways:

Shared use - press - This standard method allows other users to view the same computer port. Control of the port is given to one user at a time, on a first-come, first-served basis and is relinquished after a certain period of inactivity.

Exclusive use - press – This mode prevents any other user from viewing or controlling the computer port until you either select another computer or log off. This mode should be used with care – it can also be blocked as an option by the administrator.

Video Only - press – This mode displays the video picture of the port, but prevents keyboard or mouse activity from controlling the computer.

To select a computer using mouse buttons

Note: This procedure works only with three-button or IntelliMouse devices and only if the ‘Mouse Switching’ option has been enabled by your administrator.

1 Hold down the middle button (or scroll wheel) of the mouse.

2Click the left mouse button to select the next computer port. When the correct port is reached, release the middle button.

Note: If security has been enabled then only computers to which you have permission will be displayed.

To select a computer using mouse buttons – Advanced method

1Select the on-screen menu by pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse.

2Use the scroll wheel to highlight the required computer port.

3 Then, select either:

Shared Use - press the left mouse button - This standard method allows other users to view the same computer port. Control of the port is given to one user at a time, on a first-come, first-served basis and is relinquished after a certain period of inactivity.

Exclusive Use - press and the left mouse button – This mode prevents any other user from viewing or controlling the computer port until you either select another computer or log off. This mode should be used with care – it can also be blocked as an option by the administrator.

Video Only - press and the left mouse button – This mode displays the video picture of the port, but prevents keyboard or mouse activity from controlling the computer.

Escape without selecting a port – press the right mouse button.

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Contents 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 SwitcMounting Rack bracketsConnections   To connect the local user port Local userMC5 rear panel Cable lengths for remote user locations Remote user via User StationTo connect a remote user To connect the Global user IP network port Global user IP network portIP network link To connect a computer system Access ModuleCategory 5, 5e or Cable from CAM To connect a modem or Isdn adapter Modem/ISDN portMC5 rear panel Cable from modem Or Isdn adapter To connect the power supply Power in connectionOutput lead from Power adapter Power control port To connect and address the switch boxesSee also Cascading multiple unitsCascade tree How cascade connections operate Addressing computers in a cascade 43 41Tips for successful cascading Connecting MC5 units in cascadeTo connect units in cascade Testing specific links to cascaded computers Using 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 whichRegistering computers edit computer list Tips when creating/editing computer entriesTo 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/loadTo reset MC5 models What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenTo 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 mouseTo use the initial IP-configuration sequence Initial IP configurationTo configure IP-specific settings IP configuration by global user To configure IP details from a global user locationMC5-IP encryption settings Encryption settingsViewer encryption settings Positioning the MC5-IP in the network Networking issues   Port settings Placing the MC5-IP behind a router or firewallAddressing Firewall/router addressTo discover a DHCP-allocated IP address DNS addressingEnsuring sufficient security Placing the MC5-IP alongside the firewallPorts 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 mouse buttons To select a computer using the on-screen menuTo select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method Selecting cascaded computers Logging in and outConfirmation box To change banner colours or disable the banner To use the Routing status featureReminder banner Routing statusTo switch a computer on or off Power switching via configuration menuUser 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 browserWhen using the viewer window Using the viewer windowMenu bar Mouse pointers ConfigureTo 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 ConfigurationWhat is IP access control? Clearing IP access controlTo clear IP access control To access the remote configuration pages Appendix 2 Configuration pages via viewerMain 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 entriesPower control port Serial port configurationModem port Host configuration Erase Host ConfigurationAdd entry for unrecognised host To create a new host entryPort Direct Port/host addressing using 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 Encoding and colour level Appendix 5 Browser viewer optionsSecurity IP 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 rangesPorts Security issues with 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 malePermissible key presses Appendix 8 Hotkey sequence codesCreating macro sequences Appendix 9 Supported video modes Warranty Safety informationSafety considerations when using power switches with MC5 General Public License LinuxEnd user licence agreement European EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyFCC Compliance Statement United States USA Germany France ItaliaIndex 109 110

MC5-IP specifications

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