Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM70156 V1.1 12 manual Assigning a name to an IP Access unit

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USER GUIDE

4.3.1 Assigning a name to an IP Access unit

You must assign a name to an IP Access unit before associating the KVM switch and Target servers connected to it.

To assign an IP Access name:

1.From the menu, click Devices, the Devices page appears, see Figure 3 page 9.

2.Click a MAC address. The Device properties box appears see Figure 10.

Figure 10 General tab

In the Name box, type a name for the device and click Apply. The device can now be configured.

Note! Without first assigning a name you cannot make any configuration changes.

4.3.1.1The General tab elements

Description/Model – these are optional fields.

Idle timeout - From the Drop-down list select a value for the period of inactivity after which the IP Access will disconnect the session

Status – this is the connection status.

On line – Only when checked can users access the device.

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Contents KVM.net User Guide Copyright Table of Contents Accessing the system as a User Key features IntroductionTerminology Pre-installation guidelinesSystem components Pointer tab Connecting and setting up the system Connecting the hardwareInitial Settings Obtaining an IP address via DhcpChanging the Root user’s password Setting the system’s date and timeAccessing the KVM.net Manager from outside a Firewall Accessing the KVM.net Manager from a remote locationIP Access status Displaying the Web interfaceConfiguring the system components Defining the KVM switchesImporting a new KVM Switch Creating Target servers New from scratch- General tab General tab elements Mouse parametersAdvanced tab elements Configuring the IP Access units Deleting TargetsAssigning a name to an IP Access unit General tab elementsKVM Switches tab elements Target tab elementsNetwork tab elements Network tabSerial tab elements Serial tabAdvanced button Deleting an IP Access unit Using the system an overview Forming users into groupsCreating a user General tab elementsTargets tab elements User summary All Users listCreating a User Group Deleting a UserMembers tab elements Members tabAdding Users to a Group Users Group tabAssociating User/Groups with Targets When editing a User Select User Groups / All UsersDeleting Users from a Group When editing a Target Select Target Sets / All Targets Disassociating a User/Group from a TargetDeleting a User Group Deleting from the menu Expand User GroupsCreating a Target Set Create Target Set General tabDeleting a Target Set Users tab elementsDeleting from the menu Expand Target Sets Associating Target servers with Target Sets Target SetsCreating a Target Profile Creating ProfilesAdvanced tab elements Creating an IP Access Profile Right-clickDevice Profiles. New Profile appearsNetwork tab elements Serial tab elements Upgrading the KVM.net/IP Access firmware Maintenance featuresBackup Backup elements SchedulePassword policy Account policyIdle timeout Account blockingUpdating the system General Administration of the systemExiting the KVM.net Manager system Shutting down the KVM.net Manager system Rebooting KVM.net Manager systemActivity Log Accessing the system as a User Status columnAccessing an IP Access unit directly Connecting to a Target serverNavigating the Web display My PropertiesTechnical Specifications Appendix a Regional Offices