Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM20114 manual Selecting a Com port, Computer icons

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SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP.

4.Double-click the icon to run the software. Or choose Start / Programs / Smart CAT5 RS232 Control / Smart CAT5 RS232 Control.

To run the software from the CD:

Choose Run Smart CAT5 switch RS232 Control Software from CD.

Selecting a Com port

During the Setup process you will be prompted to choose a Com port. Choose the Com port to which the RS232 Serial cable is connected. Failure to select the correct Com port will result in the software running in demo mode.

Once Setup is complete the Control window appears. See the figure below.

Figure 48 The Control window

Computer icons

Icon Meaning

Computer is connected and switched on

Computer is switched off or unconnected

Computer that you are presently connected to

Connected and switched on computer with a Local Workstation attached and presently being used locally. After remaining idle for the Timeout period, it changes to yellow.

When you first open the Control window the software automatically gets the status of the system, including the security access settings.

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP Operating Guide Table of Contents Operating the Smart 16 IP system locally Technical precautions TrademarksSmart CAT5 Switch 16 IP system Configuring the IP systemConfiguration via local console Connect To boxMouse, Keyboard and Video configuration Smart 16 IP mouse settingOperating the Smart 16 IP system Host system mouse settingsSmart 16 IP Video Modes Login screen LoggingRemote Console TimeoutWork area Keyboard layout Remote consoleControl buttons /toolbar icons Chat window Video settings Chat windowChoose Options / Mouse Handling / Intelligent Sync Video Settings accessMouse synchronization For Windows 2000 Pro and 2000 Server Mouse synchronization limitationsFor Windows XP and 2003 Server Single mouse mode Disabling mouse acceleration in for other Operating SystemsRemote Console Settings Remote Console SettingsVarious Remote Console Options Remote Console TypeTelnet Console Access via TelnetTelnet server commands Power Control Status via IpmiEvent Log via Ipmi File transfer Virtual FloppyInternal power Internal Power ControlKeyboard & Mouse Settings External powerTargeted KVM port Auto Mouse speedKVM Settings Fixed Mouse speedDefault configuration Active PortNumber of Ports Duration of PauseKVM Port Settings KVM Port SettingsAppending a socket Inserting a socketVideo Settings Enable local video portChanging the order Noise filterCustom Video Modes Custom Video Modes windowPassword / Confirm password User/Group ManagementExisting user New user nameEmail address /Mobile number Group membership/Member of/Not MemberExisting groups New group nameUser/Group Permissions User/Group Permissions Network Settings IP auto configurationIP address Subnet maskGateway IP address Primary DNS Server IP addressDisable Setup Protocol Dynamic DNSTelnet port Bandwidth limitationSerial Port Settings Dynamic DNS SettingsSerial Port Settings Serial PortExternal Power Option for Serial port External Power Option Button Press Durations boxSecurity Settings Serial Port 2 external power optionSSL settings SSL Certificate ManagementCSR Telnet Settings IP Access ControlSnmp Settings Anti Brute Force SettingsSnmp settings Ipmi Settings Smart 16 IP Snmp MIBIpmi Settings Ldap Settings Maintenance Updating firmwareMaintenance Features Direct SmartIP LinksIcons are color coded as follows Icon MeaningAccess the Datafile for support Include/modify custom Html codeFrequently Asked Questions Glossary of terms OSD Switching between computersKeyboard hotkeys Selecting a computer OSD settings F2Navigating the OSD Security General settingsAdministrator Status a Activating password protection Supervisor Status SUser Status U Changing the OSD hotkey46. F7 Defaults Ports settingsEditing the Switch name AutoskipEditing the computer name Keyboard KBScan SCN Label LBL Time out T/O Time settingsAdding/changing a hotkey Hkey Users settings window UsersSecurity OSD Help window F1Moving the label F6 Tuning F5Scanning computers F4 Using the Control software Connecting the RS232 Serial cableInstalling and running the Control software Control software system requirementsSelecting a Com port Computer iconsCommunication Error View menuSelecting a computer Toolbar buttonsRead Configuration Write ConfigurationLogo and Passwords Renaming a computerSettings LogoSingle computer settings Loading a saved configurationFactory default settings Password protectionUpgrading the Smart 16 IP firmware OSDSystem requirements for the Update software Connecting the Smart 16 IP SystemInstalling the software Starting and configuring the Update softwareSmart CAT5 Switch Update window Button or Box FunctionSwitch Unit box, check the Smart Switch Manager option Verifying the version numbersOSD version number Smart 16 IP Manager version numberObtaining new firmware Updating the firmware Reset Resetting the Switch or Ricc unitsTroubleshooting tips Electricity failureAppendix a Smart 16 IP Video modes Appendix B Key codes Scrolllock Windows 98 and Windows ME Windows 98 SE and Windows NT4NetWare 6 servers running Java NetWare 6 servers running Java 1.3.1 CSP8 or CSP9Linux Left Ctrl + Alt + F1 Left Ctrl + Alt + F3Left Ctrl + Alt + F5 Left Ctrl + Alt +F7Regional Offices Operating Guide