Global user access via VNC viewer

The VNC viewer is a compact application that runs on your IP-connected ‘global’ system and allows you to view and use the AdderView CATxIP 5000 and its host computer(s). VNC viewer is readily available from a number of different sources:

•from the AdderView CATxIP 5000 installation CD

•from the AdderView CATxIP 5000 itself

•from the RealVNC website

To access via the VNC viewer

1Locate and select the VNC viewer icon 

A connection details dialog will be displayed:

Enter the AdderView CATxIP 5000 address here and click OK

If required, select the encryption mode - MORE [+]

Options button

Provides a range of viewer and connection settings - MORE [+]

2In the ‘Server:’ entry, type the address of the AdderView CATxIP 5000 as follows:

v.w.x.y

where v.w.x.y is the IP network address, for example 192.168.0.3

•If you have been asked to also enter a port number.

3Click the OK button. Depending on the options selected, you may need to confirm certain items. A connection attempt will be made and if successful, an authentication dialog will be displayed:

4Enter your Username and Password. The viewer window should now open and show the current host computer. Note: If the Username entry is blanked out then only admin user account is currently defined and only a password is required.

Downloading VNC viewer from the AdderView CATxIP 5000

The AdderView CATxIP 5000 has the ability to distribute its own VNC viewer application.

To download the VNC viewer

1Open your Web browser.

2Enter the network address where the AdderView CATxIP 5000 is situated (in the form: http://192.168.0.3) and make the link.

3In the opening AdderView CATxIP 5000 screen, click the link that offers to download the secure VNC viewer ‘from the unit’.

4Save the download file (vncviewer.exe) to your system.

5Select and run the downloaded file and then connect to the AdderView CATxIP 5000 using the VNC viewer application.

IMPORTANT: During login, if you see a warning message similar to the one shown here, then stop and do not proceed.

This message is displayed if an AdderView CATxIP 5000 unit that your viewer has previously visited, has had a change of security keys. This is not uncommon if a unit is reset for some reason. However, it could also mean that your trusted unit is being spoofed and you may not be connecting to the system that you think you are.

Do not click the Yes button until you have checked with your administrator that the trusted AdderView CATxIP 5000 unit has been recently reset for some reason.

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