Avocent PS/2 KVM manual Web interface, Remote Console

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Single port PS2 KVM over IP

Parameter

Value

IP auto configuration

DHCP

IP-Address

Net-mask

255.255.255.0

Default-Gateway

none

IP access control

disabled

Table 1.1: Initial configuration

If this initial configuration doesn’t meet your local requirements, you need to do the initial IP configuration. Use one of the following ways:

1.Connect the enclosed NULL modem cable to the serial interface on the rear side. The serial interface needs to be adjusted with the parameters shown in table 1.2:

Parameter

Value

Bits/second

115200

Data bits

8

Parity

No

Stop bits

1

Flow Control

None

Table 1.2: Serial parameters

Use a terminal software (e.g. hyper term or minicom) to connect to PS/2 KVM over IP switch. Reset PS/2 KVM over IP switch and immediately press < ESC >. You will see some device information and a ’=>’ prompt. Enter the command ’config’ and press < Enter >. After waiting a few moments you may configure IP auto configuration, IP address, net mask and default gateway. Pressing < Enter > without entering values does not change settings. The gateway value must be set to 0.0.0.0 (for no gateway) or any other value. You will be asked if the values are correct and get a chance to correct them. After confirming, PS/2 KVM over IP switch performs a reset.

2.Use an crossover Ethernet cable to connect PS/2 KVM over IP switch to a subnet where a DHCP server is available. After the DHCP server has assigned an IP address to PS/2 KVM over IP switch you can use the web interface to configure the device.

Web interface

PS/2 KVM over IP switch may be accessed using a standard web browser. You may use the HTTP protocol or a secure encrypted connection via HTTPS. Just enter the configured IP address of PS/2 KVM over IP switch into your web browser. Initially there is only one user configured who has unrestricted access to all PS/2 KVM over IP switch features:

Login name

Password

Please login and change the password immediately according to your own policies.

The Remote Console

The Remote Console is the redirected screen, keyboard and mouse of the remote host system to which PS/2 KVM over IP switch is attached. The web browser which is used for accessing PS/2 KVM over IP switch has to supply a Java Runtime Environment version 1.1 or higher. The

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Contents Rev USER’S ManualTable of Contents Troubleshooting PIN Assigments Certificates Installation Quick Installation GuidePS/2 KVM over IP hardware installation Initial IP configurationRemote Console Web interfaceSingle port PS2 KVM over IP Introduction When the server is up and runningFeatures When the server is deadSingle port PS/2 KVM over IP Switch Package contentsTechnical specifications Model No System requirement Model No Cable diagrams PS/2 CableVGA Cable AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter OptionalStep Hardware installationOperation Overview Connecting the External Reset/Power Option Connecting Ethernet ConfigurationInitial Configuration Initial configuration via Dhcp serverIP autoconfiguration Initial configuration via serial interfaceMouse, Keyboard and Video configuration Host system mouse settingsPrerequisites UsageInternet Explorer showing the encryption key length Login into PS/2 KVM over IP switch and logoutMain Screen Single port PS2 KVM over IP Remote Console Show Remote Console Logout from PS/2 KVM over IP switchDescription of Remote Console Options Ctrl AltSingle port PS2 KVM over IP Auto mouse speed and mouse synchronization 3 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Mouse Synchronization IntroductionVideo settings Single and Double Mouse ModeVideo Settings through the HTML-Frontend Limitations of the mouse synchronizationPC Setting Video Settings through the remote consoleSSL Settings SSL Certificate Management Security settingsOrganizational unit Common nameOrganization Locality/CityMouse / Keyboard Settings Host Interface Challenge PasswordState/Province CountryEnable local video port Mouse Mode -Fixed mouse speedUSB Mouse Type Noise filterVideo quality and speed User Specific SettingsUser select box Remote Console TypeNetwork Settings Gateway IP address IP auto configurationPrimary DNS Server IP address Secondary DNS Server IP addressHttp port Disable Enterprise ManagementTelnet port Bandwidth limitationSingle port PS2 KVM over IP Configuration login Serial SettingsInline power module ModemUser Settings Modem SettingsSerial line speed Modem Init StringConfirm password PasswordExisting user User nameMaintenance features 5.8.2.1 Event Log Maintenance1 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Board Summary Event Log Settings Smtp Log Internal LogLog Event Assignments Snmp LogNFS Log Update Firmware Date/Time SettingSingle port PS2 KVM over IP Help Access via TelnetCls LogoutTerminal TroubleshootingCE Certificate CertificatesPin Assignments Single port PS2 KVM over IP Key Codes Table C.1 Key Names

PS/2 KVM specifications

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