Lindy 32351, 32352 manual Connecting your devices

Page 15

2.3 Connecting your devices

Ensure that the power is disconnected from the LINDY CPU Switch and all devices which are to be attached. Connect any keyboards, monitors and mice to the user port connectors at the rear of the LINDY CPU Switch (see figure 2). The individual connectors are colour coded for your convenience. If you are connecting several KVM (Keyboard, Video monitor, Mouse) sets then you do not need to use the same brands or mix of devices on each user port.

Next connect each computer system unit in turn with the keyboard cable, mouse cable and video cable. LINDY 3-in-1 keyboard/video/mouse cables are recommended for maximum convenience and video quality. Remember that the video quality is maximised if the cables are kept as short as possible. Where possible, 2 metre cables are recommended as these will give very high video quality. Any unused computer connections can be left unconnected. To connect computers with serial mouse connections and AT style keyboard connections use the adapters specified in appendix A. If you have an existing 6-pin mini-DIN to 9-pin serial adapter that came with a mouse it may not be suitable for use with the LINDY CPU Switch as the are several different standard wiring configurations for these adapters. Suitable serial adapters are available from LINDY (see appendix A)

The LINDY CPU Switch is now ready for connection to the mains using the mains power adapter supplied. It is important to apply power to the LINDY CPU Switch first, then power on the monitor and each of the computers in turn. Failure to switch the LINDY CPU Switch and computers on in the correct order can lead to the mouse and/or keyboard not being recognised by the computers when they are switched on. There is no ON/OFF switch and the LINDY CPU Switch will start to operate as soon as the power is applied.

LINDY CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use

Page 14

Image 15

Contents Dual Junior Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use About this manualLanguages please check the Lindy website Warranty Safety informationEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorIntroduction Lindy explainsWhat does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior package contents Product information Page For the computer connections you will need InstallationFlexible configuration What you will needFor the user port connections you will need Mounting the Lindy CPU SwitchConnecting your devices Structuring your Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior installation Configuring your PCsLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Page Maximising the video quality Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Other useful installation informationLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy extender requirements Connecting a Lindy extenderCreate an Admin administration account password Configuring the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorConfiguration summary Decide if you are going to use password securityAdd / edit names to identify your computers Enabling password securitySet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Create user accountsSetting an Admin password Follow a similar process to edit users Creating and editing user accountsCreating and editing computer names To create user accountsFollow a similar process to edit computer names To create computer namesLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Possible cascade groups and their associated names Setting the Setup Options and Global PreferencesSecurity LanguageHotkeys Exclusive USE Keypad ControlsMouse Switching Automatic LogoutScreen Saver To define the autoscan list Autoscan Mode13 RS232 Mouse Type User TimeoutAutoscan Period OSD Dwell TimeLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use User display and key switch Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorRear panel special function switches Power supply connections and indicatorsComputer display and key switch Selecting a computer using the front panel controls Activity indicatorsLogging on to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channelPress bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vba Press ba2 release 2baSelecting computers using the mouse Press baM release Mba Selecting computers using the on-screen menuLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Je or jf Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Reminder banner BawSetting the User Preferences OSD ColourReminder Banner Reminder Colour Using the Functions menuRestore Standard Mouse Restore IntellimouseQuerying the routing status Cascading Lindy CPU SwitchesPress ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4ba Resetting user port keyboards and miceWhat to do if you forget your Admin password Using the Lindy extenderTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynone Switching channels by sending RS232 dataUpgrading the Lindy CPU Switchs firmware Prepare your computers Connect your computer to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorLYDJNR.EXE Power off the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorPower on the Lindy CPU Switch with the Upgrade switch on Run the upgrade program216V129.DAT Lydjnr Datfilename.DATLydjnr 216V129.DAT Important Note Cable specifications Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsA2. Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior to PCs 1 to Cable specificationRecommended cables Part Code Description Appendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use