Dell 2161DS manual Video Optimization, Mouse Acceleration

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Video Optimization

To ensure optimal video quality you will want to configure the 2161DS Console Switch with the same settings as the network switch. For example, if the 2161DS Console Switch is set to Auto- Negotiate, then the network switch must be set to Auto-Negotiateboth speed and duplex. If the 2161DS Console Switch is set to 100MB - full duplex, then the network switch must be set to 100MB - full duplex.

Once you have made these changes, you may need to refresh/flush the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) tables in the network before you establish a new connection with the 2161DS Console Switch, especially if the 2161DS Console Switch has been in use within the hour proceeding these changes.

To refresh the ARP table, do one of the following:

Wait approximately 10 minutes for the ARP tables to rebuild automatically. -or-

Clear the ARP table entry in a video session viewer workstation and ping the appliance at its IP address. This can be done from a DOS window.

aType ARP -d 1.2.3.4

(where 1.2.3.4 is the IP address of the 2161DS Console Switch).

bType PING 1.2.3.4

If the PING is successful, the 2161DS Console Switch is ready for operation.

NOTE: For further information on refreshing the ARP table refer to the Remote Console Switch Software User’s Guide.

Mouse Acceleration

To adjust the mouse acceleration:

NOTE: Dell highly recommends that all Microsoft® Windows® systems attached to the 2161DS Console Switch use the default Windows PS/2 mouse driver.

Before a server can be connected to the 2161DS Console Switch, an adjustment to mouse acceleration must be made. Follow the steps listed for each type of system.

For systems running the Windows NT® operating system (using default drivers):

1From the desktop, select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Mouse.

2Click the Motion tab.

3Set the pointer speed to Slow. You will need to set this for any Windows NT user account that will be accessing the NT system through the 2161DS Console Switch.

Installation

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Contents Hardware and Oscar User’s Guide Model 2161DS Console Switch July Contents Terminal Operations Figures Device Modify Dialog Box Tables Contents Features and Benefits SIP Intelligent CablingInteroperability with Avocent Avriq Intelligent Cabling Example 2161DS Console Switch Configuration Access Via Network ConnectionInteroperability with Avocent A1000R/A2000R Switches Safety PrecautionsGeneral LAN Options Rack Mounting of SystemsProduct Overview Getting Started InstallationRack Mounting Your 2161DS Console Switch Setting Up Your NetworkVerification of Ethernet/Computer Connections OU Mounting Bracket Installation IU Installation Installing the 2161DS Console Switch UnitBasic 2161DS Console Switch Configuration Network Configuration Menu Mouse Acceleration Video OptimizationAdding a PEM Optional Connecting a SIPDS Console Switch Configuration With a PEM PEM Rack Installation Adding a Cascade Switch OptionalDS Console Switch Configuration With a Cascade Switch Connecting to the Network10 U Cable Arm Side View Adding Servers Installing Remote Console Switch SoftwareInstallation Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Controlling Your System at the Analog Port15. Example of Configured Main Dialog Box Selecting Servers Soft SwitchingKeyboard and Mouse Navigation This Keystroke Does this Oscar Navigation Basics16. Setup Dialog Box Configuring Oscar17. Names Dialog Box Assigning Server Names18. Name Modify Dialog Box 19. Devices Dialog Box Assigning Device TypesOscar Changing the Display Behavior21. Menu Dialog Box Oscar Status Flags Description Controlling the Status Flag22. Flag Dialog Box 24. Security Dialog Box Setting Console SecuritySelect Enable Screen Saver Viewing and Disconnecting Users 25. User Status Dialog Box Preemption 27. Preempt Dialog box Running System DiagnosticsLAN Connection Test Icons IconDescription Diagnostic Test Details Description 29. Suspect SIPs Dialog Box Displaying Version Information30. Version Dialog Box 32. SIP Selection Dialog Box Resetting a SIP33. SIP Version Dialog Box Resetting Your Keyboard and Mouse34. Main Dialog Box Scanning Your System35. Scan Dialog Box Broadcasting to Servers 36. Command Dialog Box37. Broadcast Dialog Box 38. Command Dialog Box Analog Port Operation Terminal Operations Configuring the Terminal MenuEnable Debug Messages Network ConfigurationSet/Change Passwords Firmware ManagementReset Appliance Restore Factory DefaultsDisplay Diagnostic Report ExitTerminal Operations Upgrading the Dell 2161DS Console Switch Appendix a Flash Upgrades40. SIP Status Dialog Box Upgrading the SIP41. SIP Load Dialog Box 43. SIP Selection Dialog Box Click Commands Versions Upgrading Cascaded Dell 8-port and 16-port Console SwitchAppendices Technical Specifications Appendix B Technical SpecificationsAppendix C Notifications USA Notification Canadian NotificationJapanese Approvals Taiwanese Approvals Agency Approvals Appendices Limited Warranties and Return Policy What is covered by this limited warranty?How long does this limited warranty last? What if I purchased a service contract? Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only How long does this limited warranty last? Consumers Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyGuarantee Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty What are Errata? W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Index Index