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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 mode - 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 mode - 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 mode - 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.

Logging in and out (KVM section)

The SmartView World features a straightforward security system that helps to prevent unauthorised access to some, or all, connected computers.

Note: If you are a remote IP user, then a separate IP login and password are required in addition to (and in advance of) the KVM details – see Logging in and out (IP section) for more details.

If the security option has been selected by your administrator then you will be asked to enter a User Name and Password when you first access a user port. When you have finished using the system, it is then good practice to logout, forcing any other users to authenticate themselves prior to use.

Note: If the security option has not been enabled then no login is required.

To log in to the SmartView World (KVM section)

1If it is not already displayed, move the mouse or press any key to display the log in screen.

2 Enter your designated User Name and press .

3Enter your designated Password and press . If both entries are correct then the selected port will be displayed.

Note: If either the User Name or Password are incorrect, the entries will be cleared to allow another attempt.

To log out from the SmartView World (KVM section)

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

By simultaneously pressing and then releasing .

Note: The and hotkeys may have been changed. If the combination fails to work, then please contact the system administrator for details.

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

By selecting port using the front panel buttons

2Press . The KVM login window will be displayed. Alternatively:

• Press and at any time to log out.

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Contents SmartView World Contents Operation Introduction WelcomeWhat you may additionally need What’s in the boxConnections MountingTo attach the rack-mount brackets Local user port connections Computer port connectionsExtended user port connections To initially connect and configure the IP port stage 1Remote IP user port connections To connect an extended user portTo make the final IP port connection stage 2 IP auto configuration none/dhcp/bootp dhcp select ‘none’Ethernet connection Serial port connectionPower switching connections Power supply connectionTo connect the power supply To connect and address the switch boxes Cascade connections How cascade connections operate Addressing computers in a cascade To connect switches in a cascade arrangementTesting specific links to cascaded computers Using cascaded computersTips for successful cascading InstructionsMultiple video head connections Keyboard, video and mouse KVM switching Overall initial configurationA hurry? To access the KVM configuration menu KVM configuration menusTo set an Admin password To enable KVM securityAccess to all computers Press Access to no computers Press To change the KVM hotkeysSelect the autoscan mode List, Active or All Tips when creating/editing computer namesAutoscanning To create/edit computer namesPreparations for KVM configuration save/load Saving and restoring KVM configuration settingsTo edit the KVM configuration settings What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenTo restore KVM configuration settings Hints for editingTo restore mouse operation when hot plugging Which restore setting do I use?Hot plugging and mouse restoration Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mousePower switching configuration Resetting user port keyboards and miceTo perform a power-off reset for a selected user port To configure the power-control serial portCreating power port groups Editing power stringsStructure of power strings To change between the Ascii and HEX edit areasTo access the IP configuration panels IP configuration panelsSuper SmartviewTo change the superuser’s password Using the User/Group Management panelOrganising users and groups To add a userTo add a group To modify, copy or delete a userTo modify, copy or delete a group To edit permissions for a user or group Using the User/Group Permissions panelTo select security settings Selecting appropriate security settingsDetermining computer ports display and selection To edit computer names and switching codesTo set the number of KVM ports Selecting computers IP section Using Remote Console to synchronise operationTo select a computer To synchronise screen and mouse operationTo disable mouse acceleration Logging access activityTo make use of the activity logging features Disabling mouse accelerationKVM switching items Powering onFront panel controls IP remote-connection itemsTo select a computer using the front panel controls Using the KVM switching sectionTo select a computer using the on-screen menu Selecting a computer local and extended usersTo select a computer using mouse buttons To select a computer using hotkeysStandard hotkeys Logging in and out KVM section To select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced methodTo log in to the SmartView World KVM section To log out from the SmartView World KVM sectionTo change banner colours or disable the banner Using the dual access portsSelecting cascaded computers Reminder bannerTo use the Routing status feature Using remote power switchingTo switch a computer on or off Routing statusYour Login name Your Password Using the remote IP sectionLogging in and out IP section To log in to the SmartView World IP sectionSelecting a computer remote IP users Using remote chatTo use remote chat Getting assistance TroubleshootingPoor video quality with smearing, fuzziness or ripple US +1 888 275Setup Options Appendix 1 KVM configuration menu itemsAppendices Mouse Switching To access Global PreferencesGlobal Preferences Exclusive UseUser Timeout Autoscan ModeScreen Saver To define the autoscan listUser Preferences Functions Keyboard/Mouse Settings Appendix 2 IP configuration panelsUser select box Remote Console SettingsTransmission Encoding Various Remote Console OptionsMouse hotkey Remote Console TypeRemote Console Button Keys Switch Active Port KVM SettingsKVM Configuration KVM Port SettingsNoise filter Video SettingsVideo Quality and Speed Custom Video ModesUser/Group Management User and group permissions User/Group PermissionsNetwork Settings Ldap Settings Serial Port SettingsSSL Settings Security SettingsTelnet Settings IP Access ControlAgent Snmp SettingsTraps Trap destinationsIpmi Settings Remote Console Video Settings Remote Console Options Maintenance features MaintenanceUpdate Firmware Reset SmartView World IP sectionItems needed to perform the upgrade Appendix 3 Firmware upgrade KVM sectionTo perform a flash upgrade on the SmartView World To check your current firmware versionIssues to consider when performing flash upgrades RS232 serial flash upgrade cable Appendix 4 Cable and connector specificationsRS232 serial mouse to PS/2 converter cable RS232 serial synchronisation cableSmartView World to power switch cable SmartView World setup cablePower switch to power switch daisy chain cable Warranty Safety informationOther products in the SmartView range European EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyFCC Compliance Statement United States United States of America Index

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