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5.5 Main Window

Starting the Remote Console opens an additional window. It displays the screen content of your host system. The Remote Console will behave exactly in the same way as if you were sitting directly in front of the screen of your remote system. That means keyboard and mouse can be used in the usual way. However, be aware of the fact that the remote system will react to keyboard and mouse actions with a slight delay. The delay depends on the bandwidth of the line, which you use to connect to the PS/2 IP-KVM switch.

With respect to the keyboard, the very exact remote representation might lead to some confusion as your local keyboard changes its keyboard layout according to the remote host system. If you use a German administration system, and your host system uses a US English keyboard layout, for instance, special keys on the German keyboard will not work as expected. Instead, the keys will result in their US English counterpart. You can circumvent such problems by adjusting the keyboard of your remote system to the same mapping as your local one.

The Remote Console window always tries to show the remote screen with its optimal size. That means it will adapt its size to the size of the remote screen initially and after the screen resolution of the remote screen has been changed. However, you can always resize the Remote Console window in your local window system as usual.

Warning

In difference to the remote host system, the Remote Console window on your local window system is just one window among others. In order to make keyboard and mouse work, your Remote Console window must have the local input focus.

5.5.1 Remote Console Control Bar

The upper part of the Remote Console window contains a control bar. Using its elements you can see the state of the Remote Console and influence the local Remote Console settings. A description for each control follows.

Figure 5-6. Remote Console Control Bar

Ctrl+Alt+Delete

Special button key to send the “Control Alt Delete” key combination to the remote system (see also Chapter 6 for defining new button keys).

Auto Adjust button

If the video display is of bad quality or distorted in some way, press this button and wait a few seconds while the PS/2 IP-KVM switch tries to adjust itself for the best possible video quality.

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Contents USER’S Manual RevTable of Contents Menu Options Quick Installation Guide InstallationInitial IP configuration Video modesWeb interface Remote Console16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Introduction When the server is up and runningWhen the sever is dead Features Package contents Model No port PS/2 IP-KVM switch Technical specifications Model No Port PS/2 IP-KVM switchSystem requirement Model No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switch Model No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switchCable diagrams PS/2 Cable VGA CablePS/2 to DB9 adapter Optional Hardware installation Connecting PS/2 IP-KVM switch to the host systemOperation Overview StepLocal console Internet Connecting the External Reset/Power Option Configuration Initial ConfigurationInitial configuration via Dhcp server PS/2 IP-KVM switch Setup ToolAuthentication IP-KVM switch setup toolInitial configuration via serial console IP autoconfigurationKeyboard, Mouse and Video configuration IP address3.1 PS/2 IP-KVM switch keyboard settings Remote Mouse SettingsHost system mouse settings Auto mouse speed and mouse synchronizationWindows XP Mouse Settings Single and Double Mouse ModeRecommended Mouse Settings Special Mouse DriverTelnet UsagePrerequisites ¾ The Membrane Buttons Port PS/2 IP-KVM Switch PC port LED Indication¾ 7-Segment Bank LED Indication ¾ Reset Button Bank Bank button and PC 8/16 8/16 buttonKeyboard Hot Key Commands To select PC port To get out of Auto Scan Mode, Press any key or Space barDaisy Chain Connection Hot PlugOn Screen Display Operation 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Login into the PS/2 IP-KVM switch and logout Login screenNavigation MainLogout from the PS/2 IP-KVM switch Remote Console General descriptionMain Window Remote Console Control BarExclusive Access Monitor OnlyScaling Mouse HandlingVideo Settings Local CursorPhase Reset this ModeReset all Modes BrightnessSoft Keyboard Save changesUndo Changes Remote Console Status Line 14. Remote Console Confirmation DialogRemote Control KVM Console Menu Options16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Change Password Users And GroupsKVM Settings User Console15. User Console Settings Part 16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch 17. Keyboard and Mouse Settings Keyboard/Mouse18. Video Settings Video4Device Settings Network16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Dynamic DNS 20. Dynamic DNS16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Security 22. Device Security23. Certificate Settings Certificate24. SSL Certificate Upload Serial Port 25. Serial Port16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Date And Time 27. Date and TimeEvent Log 29. Event Log16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch Device Information Board SummaryReset Functions 32. Event Log ListUpdate Firmware 33. Update FirmwareUnit Reset 34. Unit ResetTroubleshooting Certificates CE CertificatePin Assignments Single port PS/2 KVM over IP Key Codes Table B.1 Key Names Video Modes
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