Adder Technology AVM216MP, AVM208MP Configuring the AdderView Matrix MP, Configuration summary

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3. Configuring the AdderView MATRIX MP

3.1 Configuration summary

The AdderView is configured using the on-screen menu system which is activated by default when you first power on the system. It may also be accessed by using the keyboard 'hotkeys' (see section 4.8) or by using the AdderView's front panel keys (see section 4.6). The following steps summarise a typical configuration process. For more advanced information on each of the configuration steps please refer to the appropriate sections of this manual shown in brackets.

Note: The AdderView is configured via the ADMIN user account. The AdderView will allow multiple users to be logged in under the ADMIN account but will only allow one of these users to be adding or editing computer names or user profiles or setting global and setup options at any one time.

Step 1 - Decide if you are going to use password security

The AdderView may be run with security enabled or disabled. With security disabled, all user ports have full access to all of the computers and full administration rights. The AdderView is shipped to you with security disabled. This mode is suitable for simple installations with a small number of users. Larger installations or systems with larger numbers of users will require password security to be enabled. In this mode, each user logs on to the system and is allocated access rights to defined computers by the system administrator. This mode is recommended for most systems (see section 3.2 for details on how to enable security). If you are not using security the go to step 4.

Step 2 - Create an ADMIN (administration) account password

The AdderView has a fixed user account that cannot be deleted named ADMIN. This user account is the only one that is able to make important system changes. If you are going to be using security then you should allocate a password to this account (see section 3.3 for instructions).

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Installation and Use

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Contents Intelligent Server Management Matrix MPWarranty Safety informationAdderView Matrix Installation and Use About this manualEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices Using the AdderView Matrix MPIntroduction Adder explains What is a multi-platform KVM switch?What does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use AdderView Matrix MP package contents Product information Page Flexible configuration InstallationWhat you will need For the computer connections you will needFor the user port connections you will need Mouse adapter 9 pin D-type female to 6 pin mini-DIN femaleMounting the AdderView Connecting your devicesAdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Configuring your computers Structuring your AdderView Matrix MP installation AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Configuration summary Configuring the AdderView Matrix MPDecide if you are going to use password security Create an Admin administration account passwordSet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Enabling password securityCreate user accounts Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password Creating and editing computer names Creating and editing user accountsTo create user accounts Follow a similar process to edit usersFollow a similar process to edit computer names To create computer namesAdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Page Possible cascade groups and their associated names Setting the Setup Options and Global PreferencesLanguage SecurityHotkeys Exclusive USE Keypad ControlsAutomatic Logout Keyboard Country and Default CountryKeyboard Country Codes Mouse SwitchingScreen Saver To define the autoscan list Autoscan ModeAutoscan Period User TimeoutOSD Dwell Time Mouse Type 14 RS232 Mouse TypeRear panel special function switches Using the AdderView Matrix MPPower supply connections and indicators User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Selecting a computer using the front panel controls Activity indicatorsLogging on to the AdderView Matrix MP Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vba Press ba2 release 2baSelecting computers using the mouse Press baM release Mba Selecting computers using the on-screen menuAdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Je or jf AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Reminder banner BawOSD Colour Setting the User PreferencesReminder Banner Restore Standard Mouse Using the Functions menuRestore Intellimouse Reminder ColourCascading AdderViews Querying the routing statusPress ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4ba Resetting user port keyboards and miceWhat to do if you forget your Admin password Using the AdderLink extenderTo edit the menu names and configuration settings To save the menu names and configuration settingsSwitching channels by sending RS232 data Keyboard equivalent key mappings IBM 104/105-key Sun keyboard Apple keyboard Keyboard Sun keyboard IBM 104/105-key Apple keyboard KeyboardUpgrading the AdderViews firmware Connect your computer to the AdderView Matrix MP Prepare your computersPower on the AdderView with the Upgrade switch on Power off the AdderView Matrix MPRun the upgrade program XPROMP.EXEXpromp Datfilename.DAT M216V129.DATXpromp M216V129.DAT Important Note AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Special features of the Matrix MP AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Logging access activity Xplog Print Xplog datalog.txtMore information Cable specification Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsA1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to AdderView Matrix MP A2. AdderView Matrix MP to computers 1 toDescription Length Part codePart code Description Length CCUSB-2M Adapters AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Problem Appendix B. Problem SolvingAction AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use AdderView Matrix MP Installation and Use Installation & Use AdderView Matrix MP

AVM208MP, AVM216MP specifications

Adder Technology, a leader in high-performance connectivity solutions, offers a range of products designed to enhance digital workflows. Among their offerings, the AVM216MP and AVM208MP stand out as advanced multimedia KVM extenders, providing exceptional video and audio capabilities for professional environments.

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