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together with the hostname is needed in order to determine the IP address of the registered PS/2 IP-KVM switch.

You have to perform the following steps in order to enable Dynamic DNS:

•Make sure that the LAN interface of the PS/2 IP-KVM switch is properly configured.

•Enter the Dynamic DNS Settings configuration dialog as shown in Figure 6-20.

•Enable Dynamic DNS and change the settings according to your needs (see below).

Enable Dynamic DNS

This enables the Dynamic DNS service. This requires a configured DNS server IP address.

Dynamic DNS server

This is the server name where PS/2 IP-KVM switch registers itself in regular intervals. Currently, this is a fixed setting since only dyndns.org is supported for now.

Hostname

This is the hostname of the PS/2 IP-KVM switch that is provided by the Dynamic DNS Server. (Use the whole name including the domain, e.g. testserver.dyndns.org, not just the actual hostname).

Username

You have registered this username during your manual registration with the Dynamic DNS Server. Spaces are not allowed in the Nickname.

Password

You have used this password during your manual registration with the Dynamic DNS Server.

Check time

The PS/2 IP-KVM switch card registers itself in the Dynamic DNS server at this time.

Check interval

This is the interval for reporting again to the Dynamic DNS server by the PS/2 IP-KVM switch.

Warning

The PS/2 IP-KVM switch has its own independent real time clock. Make sure the time setting of the PS/2 IP-KVM switch is correct. (See the Section called Date And Time)

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Contents USER’S Manual RevTable of Contents Menu Options Initial IP configuration Quick Installation GuideInstallation 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 switchCable diagrams PS/2 Cable System requirement Model No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switchModel No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switch VGA CablePS/2 to DB9 adapter Optional Operation Overview Hardware installationConnecting PS/2 IP-KVM switch to the host system StepLocal console Internet Connecting the External Reset/Power Option Initial configuration via Dhcp server ConfigurationInitial Configuration PS/2 IP-KVM switch Setup ToolAuthentication IP-KVM switch setup toolKeyboard, Mouse and Video configuration Initial configuration via serial consoleIP autoconfiguration IP addressHost system mouse settings 3.1 PS/2 IP-KVM switch keyboard settingsRemote Mouse Settings Auto mouse speed and mouse synchronizationRecommended Mouse Settings Windows XP Mouse SettingsSingle and Double Mouse Mode 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 CursorReset all Modes PhaseReset this Mode 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