Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM20114 manual Communication Error, View menu, Selecting a computer

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OPERATING GUIDE.

Communication Error

If a Communication Error box appears when trying to scan the system – see Figure 49.

Check that:

The RS232 Serial cable is connected to the computer’s and Smart 16 IP Manager’s serial ports.

The Com Port settings in Options / Com Port are set correctly. After changing the Com port exit and re-enter the Control software.

Figure 49 Communication Error

The View menu

From the View menu choose to display:

All computers, or only active switched on computers.

The Legend

The toolbar

Selecting a computer

To select a computer:

Click on the computers icon. The system switches to that computer. The

connected icon appears with a red background . Control and monitor the selected computer from the keyboard and mouse connected to the Smart Switch.

The toolbar buttons

The toolbar buttons are explained below.

Get Status

If for whatever reason there is a break in communication between the Control

software and the system, click to get the current status of the

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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 configurationHost system mouse settings Smart 16 IP Video ModesOperating the Smart 16 IP system Logging Login screenTimeout Work areaRemote Console Remote console Keyboard layoutControl buttons /toolbar icons Chat window Chat window Video settingsVideo Settings access Mouse synchronizationChoose Options / Mouse Handling / Intelligent Sync Mouse synchronization limitations For Windows XP and 2003 ServerFor 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 OptionsAccess via Telnet Telnet server commandsTelnet Console Status via Ipmi Power ControlEvent Log via Ipmi File transfer Virtual FloppyInternal Power Control Internal powerExternal power Keyboard & Mouse SettingsAuto Mouse speed Targeted KVM portFixed Mouse speed KVM SettingsActive Port Default configurationNumber of Ports Duration of PauseKVM Port Settings KVM Port SettingsInserting a socket Appending a socketEnable local video port Video SettingsChanging the order Noise filterCustom Video Modes window Custom Video ModesUser/Group Management Password / Confirm passwordExisting user New user nameGroup membership/Member of/Not Member Email address /Mobile numberExisting groups New group nameUser/Group Permissions User/Group Permissions IP auto configuration Network SettingsSubnet mask IP addressGateway IP address Primary DNS Server IP addressDynamic DNS Disable Setup ProtocolTelnet port Bandwidth limitationDynamic 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 Switching between computers Keyboard hotkeysOSD OSD settings F2 Navigating the OSDSelecting a computer General settings Administrator Status aSecurity Supervisor Status S Activating password protectionUser Status U Changing the OSD hotkeyPorts settings 46. F7 DefaultsEditing the Switch name AutoskipKeyboard KB Editing the computer nameTime settings Adding/changing a hotkey HkeyScan SCN Label LBL Time out T/O Users Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 SecurityTuning F5 Scanning computers F4Moving the label F6 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable Using the Control softwareInstalling and running the Control software Control software system requirementsComputer icons Selecting a Com portView menu Communication ErrorSelecting a computer Toolbar buttonsWrite Configuration Read ConfigurationLogo and Passwords Renaming a computerLogo SettingsLoading a saved configuration Single computer settingsFactory default settings Password protectionOSD Upgrading the Smart 16 IP firmwareConnecting the Smart 16 IP System System requirements for the Update softwareInstalling the software Starting and configuring the Update softwareButton or Box Function Smart CAT5 Switch Update windowVerifying the version numbers Switch Unit box, check the Smart Switch Manager optionOSD version number Smart 16 IP Manager 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 Windows 98 SE and Windows NT4 Windows 98 and Windows MENetWare 6 servers running Java NetWare 6 servers running Java 1.3.1 CSP8 or CSP9Linux Left Ctrl + Alt + F3 Left Ctrl + Alt + F1Left Ctrl + Alt + F5 Left Ctrl + Alt +F7Regional Offices Operating Guide