Functions

The Functions menu contains a collection of procedures that affect various aspects of AdderView CATx operation. Only the Admin user is granted access to all functions, other users are offered only the following options:

•Restore Standard Mouse,

•Restore Intellimouse,

•Power control - only computers to which a user has access rights can be switched.

To get here

1From a local, remote or global keyboard, log on as a standard (limited options) or ‘admin’ user.

2Press (hotkeys can change).

3Press to select ‘More menus’.

4Select ‘Functions’.

ADDERVIEW CATx IP Functions

Restore Standard Mouse Restore Intellimouse Power Control

Clear UTP Extender Password Reset to Factory Defaults Send Data to RS232 port Read Data from RS232 port Configure IP port

Enter-Run Function

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Power Control

The options within this section are usable only when the AdderView CATx is used in conjunction with one or more external power switch units. For more details see: power switching connections, configuration, operation (via menu) or operation (via viewer)

Switch Computer ON

Select this option to power on one or more computers.

Switch Computer OFF

Select this option to power off one or more computers.

Edit Power ON String

Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderView CATx to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers on.

Edit Power OFF String

Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderView CATx to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers off.

Send Data to RS232 port

This option is used to save AdderView CATx configuration information to a specially connected computer. A temporary link must be made using the

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Restore Standard Mouse

This option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased to operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView CATx. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details.

Restore Intellimouse

This option is used to resume Microsoft Intellimouse operation if it has ceased to operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView CATx. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details.

Clear UTP Extender Password

Available only at the local console connection, this option places any X100 or X200 extender that is locked in password mode into configuration mode. The extended user can then clear or re-enter the password, as required.

Reset to Factory Defaults

Returns all key settings within the AdderView CATx to their original states.

WARNING: This function will clear all computer and user lists that are stored within the AdderView CATx.

When this option is selected, you must press to confirm the action. The internal data will be rewritten and a completion message displayed after a short period.

COM1/UPGRADE port at the rear of the AdderView CATx and the computer must run a custom routine available from Adder Technology Limited. The resulting download file can be optionally edited (using a text editor or spreadsheet) and/ or reloaded into the AdderView CATx. This option is especially useful in complex cascade arrangements where many computers are attached. See Saving and restoring configuration settings for more details.

Read Data from RS232 port

This option is used to reload configuration information into the AdderView CATx from a specially connected computer. See above for more details.

Configure IP port

AdderView CATx IP models only. Displays a sub menu containing options related specifically to IP network and modem/ISDN port features. See Configure IP port for details.

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