Adder Technology CATxIP 1000 manual Global users, Many computers, CAM formats

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the AdderView CATxIP 1000 from Adder Technology. This compact unit has been created to allow a single operator to take full control of many computer systems.

Like the other models within the highly successful AdderView CATx family, this unit takes full advantage of category 5, 5e or 6 structured cabling to provide flexible installation and configuration. Every connected computer is linked by up to ten metres of standard CATx cable and one of five types of CAM (Computer Access Module) according to the port arrangements on each computer.

The AdderView CATxIP 1000 is available in two sizes, supporting eight or sixteen computers respectively. These numbers can be increased at any time thanks to the ability to connect AdderView CATx 1000 units in cascade to provide a much larger network of controlled computers. Both models provide full enterprise level security to restrict access to authorised personnel.

Optional power switch control allows you to remotely perform a hard reset on any host system, no matter how badly it has locked up.

In addition to the local user console, the AdderView CATxIP 1000 units provide true global control for the multiple host systems. Up to four global users can share access to a computer from anywhere via an IP network/ internet connection using a Real VNC client application. Each AdderView CATxIP 1000 is even able to provide the VNC application to each global user, either as a standalone application or as a Java applet within a standard internet browser.

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Global users

The IP models can support up to four global users at any one time.

Local user One user can be connected directly to the AdderView CATxIP 1000.

Optional power control

You have the opportunity to attach one or more power switches. These control the supply to the system(s) and allow a remote user to hard reset any system that has suffered a failure.

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IP network/Internet The IP port allows direct connection to an Ethernet-based local network and from there onto the wider Internet.

Alternatively, the robust AdderView CATxIP 1000 security system will allow direct connection to the outside world.

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Many computers

AdderView CATxIP 1000 units can directly support either 8 or 16 computer systems. Multiple AdderView CATx 1000 units can also be cascaded onto the original unit to support a maximum of 256 computers.

Each system is linked using a Computer Access Module (CAM) and category 5, 5e or 6 cabling to a maximum distance of 10m . (32 ft) from the AdderView CATxIP 1000 unit.

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CAM formats

The CAMs are available in different formats to support all common types of systems, which can easily be mixed within a multi-format configuration.

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Contents AdderView CATxIP Contents Further information Index CAM formats Global usersMany computers AdderView CATxIP 1000 features front and rear What you may additionally need What’s in the boxDouble unit rack brackets MountingSingle unit rack brackets Connections CAM Computer Power System SwitchTo connect the local user port Local userTo connect the Global user IP network port Global user IP network portAdderView CATxIP Front panel Category 5, 5e or 6 cable from Adder X100/X200 moduleTo connect a computer system Computer system via CAMOutput 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 Addressing computers in a cascade Using cascaded computersUSB-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 Overall initial configuration ConfigurationInitial configuration Menu layout Main menuHotkeys SecurityTo enable general security General security and configuration stepsTo set an Admin password Registering users and host computersTo clear a password and restore factory default settings What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenTo clear IP access control Clearing IP access controlWhat is IP access control? To configure the unit from a global user location Full configuration by global userViewer encryption settings Encryption settingsAdderView CATxIP 1000 encryption settings Positioning AdderView CATxIP 1000 in the network Networking issuesPlacing AdderView CATxIP 1000 behind a router or firewall Port settingsAddressing Firewall/router addressDNS addressing To discover a DHCP-allocated IP addressPorts Placing AdderView CATxIP 1000 alongside the firewallEnsuring sufficient security Power control sequences Power switching configurationTo configure the power sequences for each host computer To control two or more ports simultaneouslyTo upgrade AdderView CATxIP 1000 models Recovering from a failed upgradeTo invoke backup/recovery mode Upgrading AdderView CATxIP 1000 modelsFront panel indicators Accessing the AdderView CATxIPSelecting a computer Local user accessSelect Host menu here you can select computers by name To select a computer using the Select Host menuStandard hotkeys To select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method To select a computer using mouse buttonsLogging in and out To logTo change banner colours or disable the banner To enable/disable the confirmation boxConfirmation box Reminder bannerUser preferences and functions Blue dot indicators in the Select Host menuGlobal User Global user accessTo access via the VNC viewer Global user access via VNC viewerTo download the VNC viewer Options buttonTo access via your web browser Global user access via web browserMenu bar Using the viewer windowWhen using the viewer window Mouse pointers ConfigureHost selection To select a hostPower switching Access mode shared/privateAuto calibrate Re-synchronise mouseControls Video Settings When entering codesKeyboard Control EnterIncreased by 50% when a slow link is detected Using automatic configurationsSetting the Threshold manually AccordinglyOverlap Capture Advanced SettingsCustom Video Modes Supported web browsers Viewer encryption settingsIf you need to enter a port number When logging on using VNC viewer, I cannot enter a username TroubleshootingGetting assistance US +1 888 275To access the local setup menus Appendix 1 Local setup menusRestore Standard Mouse Power ControlRestore Intellimouse FunctionsReminder Banner User PreferencesReminder Colour Screen SaverUser Timeout Mouse SwitchingGlobal Preferences OSD Dwell TimeAuto Logout Setup OptionsIP admin password, encryption settings, etc ConfigurationCompletely resets the AdderView CATxIP 1000 unit IP address, net mask, VNC port, etcUnit Configuration Network Configuration Settings Power Control, Sync Units Serial ConfigurationSettings 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 Options PortTo reset the AdderView CATxIP 1000 configuration Reset 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 Access Control Network configurationIP Network Mask IP GatewayTo define a new IP access control entry Setting IP access controlTo reorder access control entries To edit/remove access control entriesBaud Rate Serial port configurationOptions Port Use Erase Host Configuration Host configurationAdd entry for unrecognised host To create a new host entryTo copy and paste the log Logging and statusSyslog Server IP Address For further details To get hereLdap configuration Colour/Encoding Appendix 3 VNC viewer connection optionsAuto select Preferred encodingDisable all inputs view-only mode Enable all inputsInputs CustomiseMisc No Scaling ScalingScale to Window Size Custom SizeDefaults Save Defaults ReloadIdentities 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 Operation with net mask Net masks the binary explanationBinary equivalent Binary octet afterSingle locations Calculating the mask for IP access controlAll locations Address rangesPorts Security issues with 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 European EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyFCC Compliance Statement United States Canadian Department of Communications RFI statementHoe Huat Industrial Building Index 