deXlan IP-KVM user manual Single port KVM over IP switch

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Single port KVM over IP switch

The IP-KVM switch is a complete standalone computer. The software it runs is called the firmware. The firmware of the IP-KVM switch can be updated remotely in order to install new functionality or special features.

A new firmware update is a binary file which will be sent to you by email or which you can download from the supplier web site. If the firmware file is compressed (file suffix .zip) then you must unzip it before you can proceed. Under the Windows operating system you may use WinZip from http://www.winzip.com/ for uncompression. Other operating systems might provide a program called unzip.

Before you can start updating the firmware of your IP-KVM switch the new uncompressed firmware file has to be accessible on the system that you use for connecting to the IP-KVM switch .

Updating the firmware is a three-stage process:

•Firstly, the new firmware file is uploaded onto the IP-KVM switch. In order to do that you need to select the file on your local system using the button “ Browse ” of the Upload Firmware panel . Once the firmware file has been uploaded, it is checked whether it is a valid firmware file and whether there were any transmission errors. In case of any error the Upload Firmware function will be aborted.

•Secondly, if everything went well, you see the Update Firmware panel . The panel shows you the version number of the currently running firmware and the version number of the uploaded firmware. Pressing the button “ Update ” will store the new version and substitute the old one completely.

Warning

This process is not reversible and might take some minutes. Make sure the IP-KVM switch 's power supply will not be interrupted during the update process, because this may cause an unusable card.

•Thirdly, after the firmware has been stored, the panel will request you to reset the IP-KVM switch manually. Half a minute after the reset, the IP-KVM switch will run with the new firmware version and should be accessible. However, you are requested to login once again.

Warning

The three-stage firmware update process and complete consistency check are making a mistake in updating the firmware almost impossible. However, only experienced staff members or administrators should perform a firmware update. Make sure the IP-KVM switch 's power supply will not be interrupted!

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Contents USER’S Manual RevTable of Contents Troubleshooting Certificates Initial IP configuration InstallationIP-KVM switch hardware installation Video modesWeb interface Remote ConsoleTop part of the Remote Console When the server is up and running When the server is deadFeatures Package contentsSingle port IP-KVM Switch Technical specifications Model NoSystem requirement Model No USB 2.0 Cable Cable diagrams PS/2 CableVGA Cable AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter OptionalOperation Overview Connecting IP-KVM switch to the host systemStep Connect the monitor to the IP-KVM switch console side Connecting Ethernet OptionSingle port KVM over IP switch Initial configuration via Dhcp server Initial ConfigurationIP-KVM switch Setup Tool Authentication Initial configuration via serial consoleIP-KVM switch keyboard settings IP autoconfigurationKeyboard, Mouse and Video configuration IP addressAuto mouse speed and mouse synchronization Remote Mouse SettingsHost system mouse settings Fast SyncSingle and Double Mouse Mode Windows XP Mouse SettingsActive 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 OnlyMouse Handling ScalingLocal Cursor Video Settings Remote Console Options MenuCursorContrast BrightnessClock 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 Unblocking users Anti Brute Force SettingCertificate 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 Device Information Reset FunctionsBoard 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
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