Adder Technology CATxIP 1000 manual Full configuration by global user

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Full configuration by global user

Once the basic features have been configured using the AdderView CATxIP 1000 configuration menus, further changes can be made by authorised global users via the VNC interface. There are two main ways to use the VNC interface to access the AdderView CATxIP 1000 unit:

The VNC viewer – a small application supplied on the CD-ROM or downloadable from the Adder and RealVNC websites or even downloadable from the AdderView CATxIP 1000 itself.

or

A standard browser that supports Java – When a web browser makes contact, the AdderView CATxIP 1000 provides the option to download a Java application to it. This allows a viewer window to be opened and operation to commence just as it would with the VNC viewer application.

User Accounts

Allows you to create and manage up to sixteen separate user accounts,. each with separate access permissions.

Unit Configuration Allows you to alter both basic and fundamental settings within the unit.

Time & Date Configuration Allows you to configure all aspects relating to time keeping within the unit.

Network Configuration Here you can alter any of the existing network settings plus you can take advantage of the IP access control feature that lets you to specifically include or exclude certain addresses or networks.

Serial Port Configuration Lets you setup or alter the details concerning the OPTIONS serial port.

To configure the unit from a global user location

1Use either the VNC viewer or a standard web browser to make remote contact with the AdderView CATxIP 1000 – see Global user access for more details.

2If the username entry is not blanked out, enter ‘admin’. Then enter the admin password (if no password is set, then just press ). Once logged in, the AdderView CATxIP 1000 will show the video output from the host system (if one is connected), or otherwise a ‘No Signal’ message.

3Click the Configure button in the top right

hand corner of the window to display the main configuration page

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Shaded items signify options that are not available via the standard configuration menus.

Host Configuration Allows you to configure user access, hot key switching and. power control codes for the connected host systems.

Logging and Status Provides various details about the user activity on the unit.

LDAP Configuration Allows you to configure settings which enable the unit to. consult external databases in order to verify user details.

For more information about each page, please see Appendix 2 - Configuration pages via viewer in the ‘Further information’ chapter.

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Contents AdderView CATxIP Contents Further information Index CAM formats Global usersMany computers AdderView CATxIP 1000 features front and rear What’s in the box What you may additionally needDouble unit rack brackets MountingSingle unit rack brackets CAM Computer Power System Switch ConnectionsLocal user To connect the local user portAdderView CATxIP Front panel Global user IP network portTo connect the Global user IP network port Category 5, 5e or 6 cable from Adder X100/X200 moduleComputer system via CAM To connect a computer systemOutput lead from Power adapter Power in connectionTo connect the power supply Switch Power control portTo connect and address the switch boxes Cascade tree Cascading multiple unitsSee also To connect units in cascade Connecting units in cascadeTips for successful cascading Using cascaded computers Addressing computers in a cascadeUSB-type and that it is plugged Multiple video head connectionsIt is recommended that Second CAM in each pair is a Cable from serial Control device Remote switching controlHost computer port/channel Video off Configuration Overall initial configurationInitial configuration Hotkeys Main menuMenu layout SecurityTo set an Admin password General security and configuration stepsTo enable general security Registering users and host computersWhat to do if the Admin password has been forgotten To clear a password and restore factory default settingsTo clear IP access control Clearing IP access controlWhat is IP access control? Full configuration by global user To configure the unit from a global user locationViewer encryption settings Encryption settingsAdderView CATxIP 1000 encryption settings Networking issues Positioning AdderView CATxIP 1000 in the networkAddressing Port settingsPlacing AdderView CATxIP 1000 behind a router or firewall Firewall/router addressTo discover a DHCP-allocated IP address DNS addressingPorts Placing AdderView CATxIP 1000 alongside the firewallEnsuring sufficient security To configure the power sequences for each host computer Power switching configurationPower control sequences To control two or more ports simultaneouslyTo invoke backup/recovery mode Recovering from a failed upgradeTo upgrade AdderView CATxIP 1000 models Upgrading AdderView CATxIP 1000 modelsAccessing the AdderView CATxIP Front panel indicatorsLocal user access Selecting a computerSelect Host menu here you can select computers by name To select a computer using the Select Host menuStandard hotkeys Logging in and out To select a computer using mouse buttonsTo select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method To logConfirmation box To enable/disable the confirmation boxTo change banner colours or disable the banner Reminder bannerBlue dot indicators in the Select Host menu User preferences and functionsGlobal user access Global UserTo download the VNC viewer Global user access via VNC viewerTo access via the VNC viewer Options buttonGlobal user access via web browser To access via your web browserMenu bar Using the viewer windowWhen using the viewer window Host selection ConfigureMouse pointers To select a hostAuto calibrate Access mode shared/privatePower switching Re-synchronise mouseControls Keyboard Control When entering codesVideo Settings EnterSetting the Threshold manually Using automatic configurationsIncreased by 50% when a slow link is detected AccordinglyOverlap Capture Advanced SettingsCustom Video Modes Supported web browsers Viewer encryption settingsIf you need to enter a port number Getting assistance TroubleshootingWhen logging on using VNC viewer, I cannot enter a username US +1 888 275Appendix 1 Local setup menus To access the local setup menusRestore Intellimouse Power ControlRestore Standard Mouse FunctionsReminder Colour User PreferencesReminder Banner Screen SaverGlobal Preferences Mouse SwitchingUser Timeout OSD Dwell TimeSetup Options Auto LogoutCompletely resets the AdderView CATxIP 1000 unit ConfigurationIP admin password, encryption settings, etc IP address, net mask, VNC port, etcUnit Configuration Network Configuration Settings 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 Serial ConfigurationSettings Power Control, Sync Units Options PortReset Configuration To reset the AdderView CATxIP 1000 configurationMain configuration Logged on users Appendix 2 Configuration pages via viewerTo access the remote configuration pages User accounts Unit configuration Advanced unit configuration Time & date configuration IP Network Mask Network configurationIP Access Control IP GatewayTo reorder access control entries Setting IP access controlTo define a new IP access control entry To edit/remove access control entriesBaud Rate Serial port configurationOptions Port Use Add entry for unrecognised host Host configurationErase Host Configuration To create a new host entrySyslog Server IP Address Logging and statusTo copy and paste the log For further details To get hereLdap configuration Auto select Appendix 3 VNC viewer connection optionsColour/Encoding Preferred encodingInputs Enable all inputsDisable all inputs view-only mode CustomiseMisc Scale to Window Size ScalingNo Scaling Custom SizeIdentities Defaults ReloadDefaults Save Load / SaveAppendix 4 VNC viewer window options Security Appendix 5 Browser viewer optionsEncoding and colour level Net masks Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and portsIP addresses Binary equivalent Net masks the binary explanationOperation with net mask Binary octet afterAll locations Calculating the mask for IP access controlSingle locations Address rangesSecurity issues with ports PortsPower switch to power switch daisy chain cable Appendix 7 Cable and connector specificationsAdderView CATxIP 1000 to power switch cable Creating macro sequences Appendix 8 Hotkey sequence codesPermissible key presses Appendix 9 Supported video modes General Public License Linux WarrantySafety information End user licence agreement FCC Compliance Statement United States Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Canadian Department of Communications RFI statementHoe Huat Industrial Building Index 