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While the IP-KVM switch works with accelerated mice and is able to synchronize the local with the remote mouse pointer, there are the following limitations, which may prevent this synchronization from working properly:

Special Mouse Driver

There are mouse drivers which influence the synchronization process and lead to desynchronized mouse pointers. If this happens, make sure you do not use a special vendor-specific mouse driver on your host system.

Windows XP Mouse Settings

Windows XP knows a setting named “improve mouse acceleration”, which has to be deactivated.

Active Desktop

If the Active Desktop feature of Microsoft Windows is enabled do not use a plain background. Instead, use some kind of wallpaper. As an alternative, you could also disable the Active Desktop completely.

Navigate your mouse pointer into the upper left corner of the applet screen and move it slightly forth and back. Thus the mouse will be resynchronized. If re-synchronizing fails, disable the mouse acceleration and repeat the procedure.

4.1.3.5 Single and Double Mouse Mode

The information above applies to the Double Mouse Mode, where remote and local mouse pointers are visible and need to by synchronize. The PS/2 IP-KVM switch also features another mode, the Single Mouse Mode, where only the remote mouse pointer is visible. Activate this mode in the open Remote Console and click into the window area. The local mouse pointer will be hidden and the remote one can be controlled directly. To leave this mode, it is necessary to define a mouse hotkey in the Remote Console Settings Panel. Press this key to free the captured local mouse pointer.

4.1.3.6 Recommended Mouse Settings

For the different operating systems we can give the following advice:

MS Windows 2000/2003 (Professional and Server), XP

In general, we recommend the usage of a mouse via USB. Choose USB without Mouse Sync. For a PS/2 mouse choose Auto Mouse Speed. For XP disable the option enhance pointer precision in the Control Panel.

SUN Solaris

Adjust the mouse settings either via xset m 1 or use the CDE Control Panel to set the mouse to 1:1, no acceleration. As an alternative you may also use the Single Mouse Mode.

MAC OS X

We recommend using the Single Mouse Mode.

4.1.3.7 Video Modes

The PS/2 IP-KVM switch recognizes a limited number of common video modes. When running X11 on the host system, please do not use any custom mode lines with special video modes. If you do, the PS/2 IP-KVM switch may not be able to detect them. We recommend using any of the standard VESA video modes, instead

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Contents Rev USER’S ManualTable of Contents Menu Options Installation Quick Installation GuideInitial IP configuration Video modesRemote Console Web interface16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch When the server is up and running When the sever is deadIntroduction Features Package contents Model No port PS/2 IP-KVM switch Port PS/2 IP-KVM switch Technical specifications Model NoModel No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switch System requirement Model No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switchCable diagrams PS/2 Cable VGA CablePS/2 to DB9 adapter Optional Connecting PS/2 IP-KVM switch to the host system Hardware installationOperation Overview StepLocal console Internet Connecting the External Reset/Power Option Initial Configuration ConfigurationInitial configuration via Dhcp server PS/2 IP-KVM switch Setup ToolIP-KVM switch setup tool AuthenticationIP autoconfiguration Initial configuration via serial consoleKeyboard, Mouse and Video configuration IP addressRemote Mouse Settings 3.1 PS/2 IP-KVM switch keyboard settingsHost system mouse settings Auto mouse speed and mouse synchronizationSingle and Double Mouse Mode Windows XP Mouse SettingsRecommended Mouse Settings Special Mouse DriverUsage PrerequisitesTelnet PC port LED Indication ¾ The Membrane Buttons Port PS/2 IP-KVM Switch¾ Reset Button Bank Bank button and PC 8/16 8/16 button Keyboard Hot Key Commands¾ 7-Segment Bank LED Indication To get out of Auto Scan Mode, Press any key or Space bar To select PC portHot Plug Daisy Chain ConnectionOn Screen Display Operation 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Login screen Login into the PS/2 IP-KVM switch and logoutMain NavigationRemote Console General description Logout from the PS/2 IP-KVM switchRemote Console Control Bar Main WindowMonitor Only Exclusive AccessMouse Handling ScalingLocal Cursor Video SettingsReset this Mode PhaseReset all Modes BrightnessSave changes Undo ChangesSoft Keyboard 14. Remote Console Confirmation Dialog Remote Console Status LineMenu Options Remote Control KVM Console16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Users And Groups Change PasswordUser Console KVM Settings15. User Console Settings Part 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Keyboard/Mouse 17. Keyboard and Mouse SettingsVideo 18. Video SettingsNetwork 4Device Settings16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 20. Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 22. Device Security SecurityCertificate 23. Certificate Settings24. SSL Certificate Upload 25. Serial Port Serial Port16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 27. Date and Time Date And Time29. Event Log Event Log16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Board Summary Device Information32. Event Log List Reset Functions33. Update Firmware Update Firmware34. Unit Reset Unit ResetTroubleshooting CE Certificate CertificatesPin Assignments Single port PS/2 KVM over IP Key Codes Table B.1 Key Names Video Modes
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