Adder Technology CATX-PS2A Initial IP configuration, To use the initial IP-configuration sequence

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Initial IP configuration

IP models of the AdderView CATx family possess a further collection of configuration options related specifically to IP networking. It is important

To use the initial IP-configuration sequence

Set the options in each screen and then select Next to proceed.

that the options are correctly set up for your installation BEFORE being connected to an open IP network.

To configure IP-specific settings

1 From a local user port (for security reasons, the IP configuration option 1 cannot be accessed from remote user ports), log on as ‘admin’ user.

2Press (hotkeys can be changed).

3Press to select ‘More menus’.

4Select ‘Functions’ and then select ‘Configure IP port’.

If the unit has been reset, it will display .

the first of five screens, as shown opposite

If the unit has been previously IP-configured it . will display the IP Configuration menu, .

as shown below

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AdderView CATx IP Unit Config

Hardware Rev 1

Firmware 1.5

KeybdLayout UK

Admin Passwd

Unit Name

Time

 

21

:

27

:

31

 

 

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Jan

2008

 

 

Encryption

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prefer Off

 

 

 

 

 

Screen 1 of 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next

 

AdderView IP Network Config

MAC Address 00:0F:58:00:00:04

Use

DHCP

No

 

IP Address

 

 

192.168.42.154

Net

Mask

 

 

255.255.255.0

Gateway

 

 

 

 

 

 

VNC

Port

 

 

 

 

5900

 

HTTP

Port

 

 

 

 

80

 

Admin password

Enter a password of at least six characters that has a mix of letters and numerals. The background colour provides an indication of password suitability and is initially red to indicate that the password is not sufficient. When a password with reasonable strength has been entered it will change to green.

Time and Date

Set these correctly as all entries in the activity log are time stamped using them.

Encryption

See Encryption settings for a description of the issues and the settings.

Use DHCP/IP address/Net Mask/Gateway

You need to either set the DHCP option to ‘Yes’ or manually enter a valid IP address, Net mask and Gateway. See Networking issues for more details.

VNC and HTTP ports

These should remain set to 5900 and 80, respectively, unless they clash with an existing setup within the network. See Networking issues for more details.

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AdderView IP Configuration

Unit Configuration

Screen 2 of 5

Next

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Network Configuration Modem Configuration

Reset Configuration

Back

See Configure IP port for details.

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AdderView CATx IP Modem Config

Server

IP

192.168.3.1

Client

IP

 

 

192.168.3.2

Baud Rate

 

 

115200

 

Init String ATZS0=1

Initialize Port

Restore Defaults

Modem/ISDN port details

The default items here are perfectly adequate for the majority of modem and ISDN terminal adapter installations.

The Server IP and Client IP addresses are used to form an isolated two-device PPP network connection via the dial up link. Their settings are not related to any other ‘real’ network settings within the AdderView CATx IP unit.

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Screen 3 of 5

Next

4

Note: Screen 5 of 5 is displayed while the secure keys are being generated.

AdderView CATxIP Secure Keys

Random data is required to generate encryption keys forsecure VNC access Please move the mouse or press keys until the bar becomes full

Secure keys generation

With every mouse move and keypress, the single dash will move across the screen (unless the same key is pressed repeatedly). Periodically, a new star character will be added to the bar as the random data are accepted as part of the new encryption key. When the bar is full, the final encryption keys for your AdderView CATx IP will be created – this process takes roughly 30 to 40 seconds. Once the secure keys have been calculated the AdderView CATx IP will show the IP configuration menu.

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Contents AdderView CATx Contents Re-synchronise mouse Auto calibrateIndex Introduction Front panel buttons AdderView CATx features front and rearWhat you may additionally need What’s in the boxMounting Rack bracketsConnections Cascading Multiple units Remote switching ControlConnections Modem Multiple video Isdn port Head connectionsTo connect the local user port Local userRemote user via X100/X200 extender Cable lengths for remote user locationsTo connect a remote user To connect the Global user IP network port Global user IP network portComputer system via CAM To connect a computer systemComputer video compensation for details To connect a modem or Isdn adapter Modem/ISDN portTo connect the power supply Power in connectionTo connect and address the switch boxes Power control portCascading multiple units System, called Adder Port DirectSee also How cascade connections operate CA02 Addressing computers in a cascadeConnecting AdderView CATx units in cascade Tips for successful cascadingTo connect units in cascade Using cascaded computers Testing specific links to cascaded computersTo test a specific link Multiple video head connections Host computer port/channel Video off Remote switching controlOverall initial configuration Hotkeys Configuration menusTo access the configuration menu local and remote users To access the configuration menu global usersTo set an Admin password General security and configuration stepsConfiguration menus layout To enable general securityAccess to all computers Press Access to no computers Press Registering users edit user listTo create/edit user accounts Tips when creating/editing computer entries Registering computers edit computer listTo create/edit computer entries Video compensation See Remote user skew adjustment for detailsTo apply computer video compensation Computer video compensationIf the image controls cannot provide a crisp image Remote user video compensationTo display a suitable high contrast image To apply remote user video compensationCreating a skew test pattern Remote user skew adjustmentTo use skew adjustment Using the supplied skew patternNum Lock for Red, Caps Lock for Green To define an autoscan list To select an autoscan modeAutoscanning To select an autoscan periodSaving and restoring configuration settings Preparations for configuration save/loadTo transfer configuration settings Hints for editing To edit the configuration settingsConfiguration screens What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenTo reset AdderView CATx models To reset the AdderView CATx IP modelsRecognising an IntelliMouse-style mouse Which restore setting do I use?To restore mouse operation when hot plugging Hot plugging and mouse restorationInitial IP configuration To use the initial IP-configuration sequenceTo configure IP-specific settings IP configuration by global user To configure IP details from a global user locationUser Accounts Encryption settings AdderView CATx IP encryption settingsViewer encryption settings Positioning AdderView CATx IP in the network Networking issuesPort settings Placing AdderView CATx IP behind a router or firewallAddressing DNS addressing To discover a DHCP-allocated IP addressPorts By configuration page via viewerPlacing AdderView CATx IP alongside the firewall Ensuring sufficient securityTo control two or more ports simultaneously Power switching configurationPower control sequences To configure the power sequences for each host computerKvmadmin -setusers users.csv Kvmadmin utilityKvmadmin command ip address parameters Kvmadmin -getconfig kvm1.cfgTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Performing upgradesItems required to use the upgrade utility Upgrading AdderView CATx models and CAMsIssues to consider when performing flash upgrades Select the items to be upgradedSelect the upgrade file to be used Commence the upgradeUpgrading AdderView CATx IP models To upgrade AdderView CATx IP modelsAdderView CATx IP models Accessing the AdderView CATxFront panel controls AdderView CATx modelsSelecting a computer Local and remote user accessTo gain access as a local or remote user To select a computer using the front panel controlsKeep Pressed down until all other Numbers have been entered To select a computer using hotkeysStandard hotkeys Above or for even longer cascaded computersTo select a computer using the on-screen menu To select a computer using mouse buttonsTo select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method Logging in and out Selecting cascaded computersConfirmation box Routing status To change banner colours or disable the bannerTo use the Routing status feature Reminder bannerPower switching via configuration menu To switch a computer on or offUser preferences and functions Global user access Global user access via VNC viewer To access via the VNC viewerTo download the VNC viewer To access via your web browser Global user access via web browserUsing the viewer window When using the viewer windowMenu bar To select a host ConfigureMouse pointers Host selectionRe-synchronise mouse Access mode shared/privatePower switching via viewer Auto calibrateResync Mouse Single Mouse ModeControls Mouse ControlKeyboard Control When entering codesVideo Settings KVM switch menuSystem information Using automatic configurationsIncreased by 50% when a slow link is detected Setting the Threshold manuallyTo enter a port number in a Web browser Access via dial up modem or Isdn linkIf you need to enter a port number To initiate a dial up linkLinux Viewer encryption settingsSupported web browsers WindowsUS +1 888 275 TroubleshootingWhen logging on using VNC viewer, I cannot enter a username Getting assistanceAppendix 1 Configuration menus To access the configuration menusConfigure IP port Functions User Preferences Screen Saver Mouse SwitchingAutoscan Mode Global PreferencesMouse Type User TimeoutOSD Dwell Time RS232 Mouse TypeExclusive Use Setup OptionsKeypad Controls LanguageAdd Computers Settings AUTO, ManualAutomatic Logout AudioDDC Options DDC Source Settings AUTO, LOCAL, DefaultDDC Refresh Settings AT START, Disabled Advanced OptionsForce Mode Settings DISABLED, Enabled Country Code Settings AUTO, MANUAL, DisabledDefault Country Setup OptionsBaud rate, initialisation string, etc Configure IP portIP admin password, encryption settings, etc IP address, net mask, VNC port, etcUnit Configuration Network Configuration Modem Configuration What is IP access control? Clearing IP access controlReset Configuration To reset the AdderView CATx IP configurationTo access the remote configuration pages Appendix 2 Configuration pages via viewerUser accounts Firmware Version Unit configurationAdmin Password Hardware VersionAdvanced unit configuration Time & date configuration IP Gateway Network configurationIP Access Control IP Network MaskTo edit/remove access control entries Setting IP access controlTo define a new IP access control entry To reorder access control entriesSerial port configuration Power control portModem port To create a new host entry Host configurationErase Host Configuration Add entry for unrecognised hostPort/host addressing using Adder Port Direct Adder Port DirectExamples For further details To get here Logging and statusTo copy and paste the log Syslog Server IP AddressPreferred encoding Appendix 3 VNC viewer connection optionsColour/Encoding Auto selectCustomise Enable all inputsDisable all inputs view-only mode InputsMisc ScalingLoad / Save Defaults ReloadDefaults Save IdentitiesAppendix 4 VNC viewer window options Appendix 5 Browser viewer options Encoding and colour levelSecurity Want to know more? Appendix 6 Addresses, masks and portsIP addresses Net masksNet masks the binary explanation 154Address ranges Calculating the mask for IP access controlSingle locations All locationsPorts Security issues with portsAppendix 7 Cable and connector specifications Power switch to power switch daisy chain cableRS232 serial flash upgrade cable Multi-head synchronisation cable Appendix 8 Hotkey sequence codes Permissible key pressesCreating macro sequences Appendix 9 Supported video modes Warranty Safety informationGeneral Public License Linux End user licence agreement Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC FCC Compliance Statement United States111 Index 113 114