Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM20114 Using the Control software, Connecting the RS232 Serial cable

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OPERATING GUIDE.

55.Using the Control software

As an alternative to the OSD operate the system with the Control software located on the Marketing & Documentation CD. With the OSD you operate the system and view the computer screens on the same monitor. The Control software requires 2 monitors: 1 for the software and 1 to view the computer screens.

With the Control software you can:

•View computers

•Edit OSD settings

•Save configurations for future use

•Read configurations from and write configurations to the Smart 16 IP Switch

Control software system requirements

•Pentium 166 or higher computer

•16Mb RAM

•Windows 98 and later

•Free Serial port

Connecting the RS232 Serial cable

To run the software, connect the RS232 Serial cable to the computer containing the software, and to the Smart Switch. See the Installation Guide.

Installing and running the Control software

Note! The system must be fully connected BEFORE running the Control software. Failure to first connect the system will lead to the software working in demo mode.

To install the software:

1.Insert and start the Marketing & Documentation CD.

2.Choose Smart CAT5 Switch Softpack. The Smart CAT5 Switch Softpack window appears.

3.Choose Install Smart CAT5 RS232 Control Software. Once installed, a

shortcut icon appears on the Desktop .

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP Operating Guide Table of Contents Operating the Smart 16 IP system locally Trademarks Technical precautionsConfiguring the IP system Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP systemConnect To box Configuration via local consoleSmart 16 IP mouse setting Mouse, Keyboard and Video configurationSmart 16 IP Video Modes Host system mouse settingsOperating the Smart 16 IP system Logging Login screenWork area TimeoutRemote Console Remote console Keyboard layoutControl buttons /toolbar icons Chat window Chat window Video settingsMouse synchronization Video Settings accessChoose Options / Mouse Handling / Intelligent Sync For Windows XP and 2003 Server Mouse synchronization limitationsFor Windows 2000 Pro and 2000 Server Disabling mouse acceleration in for other Operating Systems Single mouse modeRemote Console Settings Remote Console SettingsRemote Console Type Various Remote Console OptionsTelnet server commands Access via TelnetTelnet Console File transfer Virtual Floppy Power ControlStatus via Ipmi Event Log via IpmiInternal Power Control Internal powerExternal power Keyboard & Mouse SettingsAuto Mouse speed Targeted KVM portFixed Mouse speed KVM SettingsDuration of Pause Default configurationActive Port Number of PortsKVM Port Settings KVM Port SettingsInserting a socket Appending a socketNoise filter Video SettingsEnable local video port Changing the orderCustom Video Modes window Custom Video ModesNew user name Password / Confirm passwordUser/Group Management Existing userNew group name Email address /Mobile numberGroup membership/Member of/Not Member Existing groupsUser/Group Permissions User/Group Permissions IP auto configuration Network SettingsPrimary DNS Server IP address IP addressSubnet mask Gateway IP addressBandwidth limitation Disable Setup ProtocolDynamic DNS Telnet portDynamic DNS Settings Serial Port SettingsSerial Port Serial Port SettingsExternal Power Option for Serial port Button Press Durations box External Power OptionSerial Port 2 external power option Security SettingsSSL Certificate Management SSL settingsCSR IP Access Control Telnet SettingsAnti Brute Force Settings Snmp SettingsSnmp settings Smart 16 IP Snmp MIB Ipmi SettingsIpmi Settings Ldap Settings Updating firmware MaintenanceDirect SmartIP Links Maintenance FeaturesIcon Meaning Icons are color coded as followsInclude/modify custom Html code Access the Datafile for supportFrequently Asked Questions Glossary of terms Keyboard hotkeys Switching between computersOSD Navigating the OSD OSD settings F2Selecting a computer Administrator Status a General settingsSecurity Changing the OSD hotkey Activating password protectionSupervisor Status S User Status UAutoskip 46. F7 DefaultsPorts settings Editing the Switch nameKeyboard KB Editing the computer nameAdding/changing a hotkey Hkey Time settingsScan SCN Label LBL Time out T/O Users Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 SecurityScanning computers F4 Tuning F5Moving the label F6 Control software system requirements Using the Control softwareConnecting the RS232 Serial cable Installing and running the Control softwareComputer icons Selecting a Com portToolbar buttons Communication ErrorView menu Selecting a computerRenaming a computer Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Logo and PasswordsLogo SettingsPassword protection Single computer settingsLoading a saved configuration Factory default settingsOSD Upgrading the Smart 16 IP firmwareStarting and configuring the Update software System requirements for the Update softwareConnecting the Smart 16 IP System Installing the softwareButton or Box Function Smart CAT5 Switch Update windowSmart 16 IP Manager version number Switch Unit box, check the Smart Switch Manager optionVerifying the version numbers OSD version numberObtaining new firmware Updating the firmware Resetting the Switch or Ricc units ResetElectricity failure Troubleshooting tipsAppendix a Smart 16 IP Video modes Appendix B Key codes Scrolllock NetWare 6 servers running Java 1.3.1 CSP8 or CSP9 Windows 98 and Windows MEWindows 98 SE and Windows NT4 NetWare 6 servers running JavaLinux Left Ctrl + Alt +F7 Left Ctrl + Alt + F1Left Ctrl + Alt + F3 Left Ctrl + Alt + F5Regional Offices Operating Guide