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Configuration or console login

Do not use the serial port for any special function, use it only for the initial configuration (see Table 4-1).

Modem

The PS/2 IP-KVM switch offers remote access using a telephone line in addition to the standard access over the built-in Ethernet adapter. The modem needs to be connected to the serial interface of the PS/2 IP-KVM switch .

Logically, connecting to the PS/2 IP-KVM switch using a telephone line means nothing else than building up a dedicated point-to-point connection from your console computer to the PS/2 IP-KVM switch. In other words, the PS/2 IP-KVM switch acts as an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to which you can dial in. The connection is established using the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). Before you connect to the PS/2 IP-KVM switch, make sure to configure your console computer accordingly. For instance, on Windows based operating systems you can configure a dial-up network connection, which defaults to the right settings like PPP.

The Modem Settings panel allows you to configure the remote access to the PS/2 IP-KVM switch using a modem. The meaning of each parameter will be described below. The modem settings are part of the serial settings panel.

Serial line speed

The speed the PS/2 IP-KVM switch is communicating with the modem. Most of all modems available today will support the default value of 115200 bps. In case you are using an old modem and discovering problems try to lower this speed.

Modem Init String

The initialization string used by the PS/2 IP-KVM switch to initialize the modem. The default value will work with all modern standard modems directly connected to a telephone line. In case you have a special modem or the modem is connected to a local telephone switch that requires a special dial sequence in order to establish a connection to the public telephone network, you can change this setting by giving a new string. Refer to the modem's manual about the AT command syntax.

Modem server IP address

This IP address will be assigned to the PS/2 IP-KVM switch itself during the PPP handshake. Since it is a point-to-point IP connection virtually every IP address is possible but you must make sure, it is not interfering with the IP settings of the PS/2 IP-KVM switch and your console computer. The default value will work in most cases.

Modem client IP address

This IP address will be assigned to your console computer during the PPP handshake. Since it is a point-to-point IP connection virtually every IP address is possible but you must make sure, it is not interfering with the IP settings of the PS/2 IP-KVM switch and your console computer. The default value will work in most cases.

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Contents Rev USER’S ManualTable of Contents Menu Options Video modes Quick Installation GuideInstallation Initial IP configurationRemote Console Web interface16 PS/2 KVM over IP switch When the sever is dead When the server is up and runningIntroduction Features Package contents Model No port PS/2 IP-KVM switch Port PS/2 IP-KVM switch Technical specifications Model NoVGA Cable System requirement Model No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switchModel No Ports PS/2 IP-KVM switch Cable diagrams PS/2 CablePS/2 to DB9 adapter Optional Step Hardware installationConnecting PS/2 IP-KVM switch to the host system Operation OverviewLocal console Internet Connecting the External Reset/Power Option PS/2 IP-KVM switch Setup Tool ConfigurationInitial Configuration Initial configuration via Dhcp serverIP-KVM switch setup tool AuthenticationIP address Initial configuration via serial consoleIP autoconfiguration Keyboard, Mouse and Video configurationAuto mouse speed and mouse synchronization 3.1 PS/2 IP-KVM switch keyboard settingsRemote Mouse Settings Host system mouse settingsSpecial Mouse Driver Windows XP Mouse SettingsSingle and Double Mouse Mode Recommended Mouse SettingsPrerequisites UsageTelnet PC port LED Indication ¾ The Membrane Buttons Port PS/2 IP-KVM SwitchKeyboard Hot Key Commands ¾ Reset Button Bank Bank button and PC 8/16 8/16 button¾ 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 SettingsBrightness PhaseReset this Mode Reset all ModesUndo Changes Save 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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