Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM70156 V1.1 12 Connecting and setting up the system, Initial Settings

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USER GUIDE

2. Connecting and setting up the system

Once the IP Access systems are set up in their locations, you can connect the KVM.net Manager and begin to set up the KVM.net system.

2.1Connecting the hardware

1.Connect the KVM.net Manager to the network as follows: On the rear panel where the two LAN ports are next to each other connect an Ethernet cable to LAN 1. Where the two LAN ports are one on top of the other connect an Ethernet cable to LAN 2.

2.Connect a local keyboard and monitor to the KVM.net Manager rear panel.

3.Connect the KVM.net Manager to a power supply outlet.

2.2Initial Settings

Power up the KVM.net Manager. When the login prompt appears, login with the default administrator credentials: root / access.

There are 2 possible ways of obtaining an IP address for the system:

(A) Obtaining an IP address via DHCP

If a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server exists on the network where KVM.net Manager is installed, the unit boots with an automatically assigned IP address.

To view the IP address obtained from a DHCP server:

Type ifconfig eth0 and press Enter. The IP address appears.

(B)Configuring a static IP address To configure a static IP address:

1. Type “netconfig” and press Enter. A confirmation dialog appears.

2. Click Yes. A network configuration screen appears. See Figure 2

Figure 2 Configure Network IP

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Contents KVM.net User Guide Copyright Table of Contents Accessing the system as a User Key features IntroductionSystem components Pre-installation guidelinesTerminology 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 serversNew from scratch- General tab Advanced tab elements Mouse parametersGeneral 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 tabDeleting Users from a Group When editing a User Select User Groups / All UsersAssociating User/Groups with Targets 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 from the menu Expand Target Sets Users tab elementsDeleting a Target Set Associating Target servers with Target Sets Target SetsAdvanced tab elements Creating ProfilesCreating a Target Profile Creating an IP Access Profile Right-clickDevice Profiles. New Profile appearsNetwork tab elements Serial tab elements Backup Maintenance featuresUpgrading the KVM.net/IP Access firmware Backup elements SchedulePassword policy Account policyIdle timeout Account blockingExiting the KVM.net Manager system General Administration of the systemUpdating the system Activity Log Rebooting KVM.net Manager systemShutting down the KVM.net Manager system 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