Minicom Advanced Systems Smart CAT5 manual Using the Control software

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USER GUIDE

4.2.9 Security

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4.2.10 The OSD HELP window – F1

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4.2.11 Scanning computers– F4

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4.2.12 Tuning – F5

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4.2.13 Moving the label – F6

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4.2.14 Sending monitor emulation information to RoC/RICCs – F10

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4.2.14.1 Updating the DDC information

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5. Using the Control software

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5.1 Control software system requirements

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5.2 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable

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5.3 Installing and running the Control software

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5.3.1 Selecting a Com port

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5.3.2 Computer icons

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5.3.3 Communication Error

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5.3.4 The View menu

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5.3.5 Selecting a computer

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5.3.6 The toolbar buttons

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5.3.7 Get Status

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5.3.8 Read Configuration

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5.3.9 Write Configuration

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5.3.10 Renaming a computer

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5.3.11 The Edit menu

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5.3.12 Logo and Passwords

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5.3.13 Settings

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5.3.13.1 Single computer settings

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5.3.14 Loading a saved configuration

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5.3.15 Reminder!

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5.3.16 The factory default settings

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5.4 Password protection

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5.4.1 Administrator (Status A)

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5.4.2 Supervisor (Status S)

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5.4.3 User (Status U)

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6. Upgrading the Smart CAT5 firmware

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6.1 System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software

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6.2 Connecting the Smart CAT5 system

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6.3 Installing the software

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6.3.1 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable

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6.4 Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update

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6.4.1 Verifying the version numbers

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6.4.1.1 OSD version number

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6.4.1.2 Smart CAT5 Manager version number

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6.4.1.3 RoC/RICC version number

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6.4.2 Obtaining new firmware

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6.4.3 Updating the firmware

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7. Troubleshooting

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7.1.1 Resetting the units

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 108 User Guide Table of Contents Using the Control software Setting default values for the OSD Welcome Technical precautionsFeatures IntroductionSystem components Compatibility Smart CAT5 system configurationSmart CAT5 models Pre-installation guidelinesConnecting a RoC/RICC PS/2 Connecting the Smart CAT5 systemRicc PS/2 Connecting a RoC/RICC USBConnecting the power supply Connecting a Ricc SUNConnecting the CAT5 cables Connecting the KVM consoleRack mounting the Smart CAT5 Avoiding general rack mounting problemsRack mounting the RICCs Cascading Smart CAT5 switchesCascading Smart CAT5 switches Operating the Smart CAT5 system Keyboard hotkeysDisplaying the OSD OSD settings F2 Navigating the OSDSelecting a computer Settings window General settingsAdministrator Status a Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches Ports settings 5 F7 DefaultsTime settings Users Time settings windowSecurity Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 Security settings windowSending monitor emulation information to RoC/RICCs F10 Tuning F5Scanning computers- F4 Moving the label F6Updating the DDC information Using the Control software Connecting the RS232 Serial cableControl software system requirements Selecting a Com port Installing and running the Control softwareCommunication Error Computer icons Icon MeaningView menu Get Status Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Toolbar buttonsLogo and Passwords SettingsEdit menu Loading a saved configuration Factory default settingsReminder User Status U Password protectionAdministrator Status a Supervisor Status SStarting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update softwareConnecting the Smart CAT5 system Installing the softwareButton or Box Function Verifying the version numbers Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager optionOpen box Obtaining new firmware Updating the firmwareSmart CAT5 Switch 108/116 Getting the current status TroubleshootingResetting the units Setting default values for the OSDElectricity failure Communication Error messageRicc SUN keyboard emulation SUN key Combo key USB / SUN Combo keysVGA Technical specificationsSafety User guide feedbackWeee Compliance Regional Offices
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