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will clear all the computer and user names and set all parameters back to the factory defaults. To avoid activating this function by accident the administrator must confirm the reset instruction by pressing F8.

4.14 Querying the routing status

It is sometimes useful to know which KVM consoles are connected to which computers and their connection modes (shared, exclusive or video only). For example, if the LINDY CPU Switch denies you access to a particular computer you may wish to know if another KVM console has exclusive use of this computer and consequently is preventing your access. To query the routing status press F1 from the main on-screen menu and then select ROUTING STATUS. A routing status display similar to the one shown below will be displayed for 10 seconds. Press ESC to quit or wait for the routing status screen to disappear.

4.15 Cascading LINDY CPU Switches

LINDY CPU Switch Dual Juniors can be cascaded in a tree structure to support larger numbers of computers. Up to four cascade levels are supported and the number of cascade links between LINDY CPU Switches can be chosen by the user. The number of installed cascade links determines the number of users that may be accessing ports on the cascaded units simultaneously. The full rules that must be followed when configuring a cascade of CPU Switches are given in section 2.5.

Although it is theoretically possible to select computers on cascaded units by pressing the hotkeys and then typing in the port address this would be highly confusing for users and is not generally recommended. Consequently it is normally advisable to use the on-screen menu to select computers on cascaded units.

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Contents Dual Junior Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use About this manualLanguages please check the Lindy website Safety information WarrantyRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior AppendicesIntroduction 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 What you will need InstallationFlexible configuration For the computer connections you will needMounting the Lindy CPU Switch For the user port connections you will needConnecting your devices Configuring your PCs Structuring your Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior installationLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouseLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Connecting a Lindy extender Lindy extender requirementsDecide if you are going to use password security Configuring the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorConfiguration summary Create an Admin administration account passwordCreate user accounts Enabling password securitySet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password To create user accounts Creating and editing user accountsCreating and editing computer names Follow a similar process to edit usersTo create computer names Follow a similar process to edit computer namesLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Setting the Setup Options and Global Preferences Possible cascade groups and their associated namesSecurity LanguageHotkeys Keypad Controls Exclusive USEMouse Switching Automatic LogoutScreen Saver Autoscan Mode To define the autoscan listOSD Dwell Time User TimeoutAutoscan Period 13 RS232 Mouse TypeLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Power supply connections and indicators Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorRear panel special function switches User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Activity indicators Selecting a computer using the front panel controlsLogging on to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress ba2 release 2ba Press bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vbaSelecting computers using the mouse Selecting computers using the on-screen menu Press baM release MbaLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Je or jf Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Baw Reminder bannerSetting the User Preferences OSD ColourReminder Banner Restore Intellimouse Using the Functions menuRestore Standard Mouse Reminder ColourCascading Lindy CPU Switches Querying the routing statusResetting user port keyboards and mice Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4baUsing the Lindy extender What to do if you forget your Admin passwordTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Switching channels by sending RS232 data Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynoneUpgrading the Lindy CPU Switchs firmware Connect your computer to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Prepare your computersRun the upgrade program Power off the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorPower on the Lindy CPU Switch with the Upgrade switch on LYDJNR.EXE216V129.DAT Lydjnr Datfilename.DATLydjnr 216V129.DAT Important Note Cable specification Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsA2. Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior to PCs 1 to Cable specificationsRecommended cables Part Code Description Appendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use