System Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing Vista Remote™ 2 from Rose Electronics for your network access solutions. This intelligent and innovative product is the result of Rose Electronics commitment to providing state of the art, economical switching solutions for today’s demanding workplace. Vista Remote 2, when installed and connected to your network, allows you full access and control of the connected computers from the built in viewer client or any web browser from almost anywhere. This flexible and powerful product uses the Real VNC client software that is designed for very secure, encrypted, and password protected exchange of information between the computers and the remote viewer. The Vista Remote 2 sets a new standard for an easy and very secure way to remotely manage The Vista Remote 2 is available in a 4 port or 8 port model.

The Vista Remote 2 is different in the way it manages remote access to your systems. All of the computers that will be remotely connected remain completely unchanged and can run their usual operating system normally. They only need to be connected to the Vista Remote 2 unit. Being totally operating system independent, a user can remotely connect to different computers with no problem.

Whatever your remote accessing needs are, the versatility of the Vista Remote 2 from Rose Electronics can fulfill those needs. It can be installed at any network level and connected to computers running most operating system.

Installing the Vista Remote 2 consists of:

1. Configuring the unit to be compatible and accessible with your network

2. Connecting the unit to a local KVM station

3. Connecting your computers to access and

4. Connecting to the network

Once installed and configured you have full control of the selected computer provided your security profile permits it.

The Vista Remote 2 consists of an IP input module and a KVM switch module. Each module serves a unique purpose in access control and KVM switching control. The IP input module controls the accessibility, security, and state-of-the-art encryption to the unit. It can be accessed locally, remotely over your network, or from any workstation connected to the internet. All access methods require a user ID and password to gain access to the units IP input module. Access to the units IP input module from any remote user is via any supported web browser. The Vista Remote 2 is further enhanced by the use of Real VNC that allows for the creation of ciphered user communications. Additionally, an optional user ID and password and other set-up parameters can be set-up to gain access and use the KVM switch module. This additional user ID can be set-up for each user needing access to the KVM switch module.

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