deXlan IP-KVM user manual Anti Brute Force Setting, Unblocking users, Certificate

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Single port KVM over IP switch

Anti Brute Force Setting

The Anti Brute Force user blocking mechanism allows disabling the login of a certain user if his password was entered incorrectly for a specific number of times. The duration of the blocking is also configurable.

Maximum number of failed logins

Enter the maximum number of failed login attempts after which it should not be possible for this user to login anymore. Leave this field empty to disable the user blocking feature.

Block time

The number of minutes the user is blocked after he exceeded his maximum number of failed login attempts. Leave this field empty to block him for an infinite amount of time until he is manually unblocked again.

Unblocking users

There are two possibilities to unblock a blocked user.

•A parent user may go to the user management settings (see the Section called Users And Groups ) and press the button “ Unblock ” for the user.

•It is also possible to use the serial console as for the initial configuration (see Table 4-1 ) and login as the user “ unblock ” . The IP-KVM switch will ask for the super user password and present a list of blocked users, which may be unblocked.

6.5.4Certificate

Figure 6-23. Certificate Settings

The IP-KVM switch uses the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol for any encrypted network traffic between itself and a connected client. During the connection establishment the IP-KVM switch has to expose its identity to a client using a cryptographic certificate. Upon

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Contents USER’S Manual RevTable of Contents Troubleshooting Certificates Installation IP-KVM switch hardware installationInitial IP configuration Video modesWeb interface Remote ConsoleTop part of the Remote Console When the server is up and running When the server is deadFeatures Package contentsTechnical specifications Model No Single port IP-KVM SwitchSystem requirement Model No Cable diagrams PS/2 Cable VGA CableUSB 2.0 Cable AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter OptionalConnecting IP-KVM switch to the host system Operation OverviewStep Connect the monitor to the IP-KVM switch console side Connecting Ethernet OptionSingle port KVM over IP switch Initial Configuration Initial configuration via Dhcp serverIP-KVM switch Setup Tool Authentication Initial configuration via serial consoleIP autoconfiguration Keyboard, Mouse and Video configurationIP-KVM switch keyboard settings IP addressRemote Mouse Settings Host system mouse settingsAuto mouse speed and mouse synchronization Fast SyncWindows XP Mouse Settings Single and Double Mouse ModeActive Desktop Prerequisites TelnetLogin into the IP-KVM switch and logout Internet Explorer displaying the encryption key lengthNavigation MainLogout from the IP-KVM switch Remote Console General descriptionMain Window Remote ConsoleRemote Console Control Bar Remote Console Control BarExclusive Access Monitor OnlyScaling Mouse HandlingLocal Cursor Video Settings Remote Console Options MenuCursorBrightness ContrastClock Soft Keyboard 12. Soft Keyboard13. Soft Keyboard Mapping Remote Console Status Line 15. Status lineRemote mass storage control 5.5.1 Driver Installation 17. KVM Vision Viewer Setup stepCreate a New Device 17. Create a new DeviceDrive Redirection Settings 18. New Device20. Drive Redirection dialog Remote Control KVM Console Menu OptionsTelnet Console Single port KVM over IP switch Virtual Media Floppy Disk CD ROM Select Windows Share Select Sharing to open the configuration dialog Creating an Image Floppy Images CD ROM/ISO Images Change Password User ManagementUsers And Groups 13. Set UserKVM Settings User Console15. User Console Settings Part Single port KVM over IP switch Power Control 16. Power Control17. Keyboard and Mouse Settings Keyboard/Mouse18. Video Settings VideoDevice Settings NetworkSingle port KVM over IP switch Dynamic DNS 20. Dynamic DNSSingle port KVM over IP switch Security 22. Device SecuritySingle port KVM over IP switch Anti Brute Force Setting Unblocking usersCertificate 24. SSL Certificate Upload Single port KVM over IP switch Serial Port 25. Serial PortSingle port KVM over IP switch Date And Time 27. Date and TimeEvent Log 29. Event LogSingle port KVM over IP switch Reset Functions Device InformationBoard Summary Update Firmware 32. Event Log ListSingle port KVM over IP switch Unit Reset 34. Unit ResetTroubleshooting Certificates CE CertificatePin Assignments Single port PS2 KVM over IP Key Codes Table B.1 Key Names Video Modes