Adder Technology 2XPRO manual Introduction, Adder explains, What does KVM stand for?

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Adder SmartView XPro. Your SmartView XPro is a very high performance Keyboard, Video monitor and Mouse (KVM) sharing device which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms. The SmartView XPro supports multiple users and enables each user to independently access the connected computers.

An On-Screen-Display (OSD) menu system is provided for easy computer selection and control. This enables users to select computers by name or description without having to remember the port that the computer is physically connected to. The OSD menu system also provides a security structure that enables the system administrator to allocate access rights to each user on a login basis.

SmartView XPro products are fitted with one (2XPro) or two (4XPro) dual access user ports. These dual access ports have both traditional KVM connectors for local keyboard, monitor and mouse connections and an RJ45 link for connection to a remote AdderLink extender unit. This gives the user the ability to connect to the SmartView from up to 200 metres away using common twisted pair network cable whilst still having the ability to access the SmartView using a local KVM console.

We trust that you will be delighted with the function of your new SmartView XPro. We are always interested to hear any suggestions that you may have for additional features or functionality (email to: xpro@addertec.com). Product enhancement upgrades are provided free of charge during the warranty period and may be obtained by request from www.addertec.com. Some of the main features and benefits that are offered by your SmartView XPro are listed in section 1.1

Adder explains:

What does KVM stand for?

Throughout this manual the abbreviation KVM is used to refer to the combination of a Keyboard, Video monitor and Mouse that is used to access a computer. A KVM console usually consists of a keyboard, monitor and mouse although sometimes only a keyboard and monitor may be used. Devices such as the SmartView XPro are generally known as KVM sharers or KVM switches.

SmartView XPro

Installation and Use

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Contents SMARTView Xpro SmartView XPro Installation and Use Safety informationWarranty About this manualRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the SmartView XPro AppendicesIntroduction Adder explainsWhat does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits SmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro package contents AdderLink XR receiver package contents part code AlrxAdderLink Gold XR receiver package contents part code Algrx Product information Page Page Page What you will need InstallationFlexible configuration For the computer connections you will needFor the local user port connections you will need For the integrated AdderLink extender ports you will needConnecting your devices Mounting the SmartViewImportant Warning SmartView XPro Installation and Use Configuring your PCs Structuring your SmartView XPro installationSmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouseSmartView XPro Installation and Use Connecting the AdderLink Extender Connecting an external AdderLink extenderAdderLink requirements Decide if you are going to use password security Configuring the SmartView XProConfiguration summary Create an Admin administration account passwordCreate user accounts Enabling password securitySet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password To create user accounts Creating and editing user accountsCreating and editing computer names Follow a similar process to edit usersTo create computer names Follow a similar process to edit computer namesSmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Setting the Setup Options and Global Preferences Possible cascade groups and their associated namesSecurity LanguageHotkeys Keypad Controls Exclusive USEMouse Switching Automatic LogoutScreen Saver Autoscan Mode To define the autoscan listOSD Dwell Time User TimeoutAutoscan Time 13 RS232 Mouse TypePower supply connections and indicators Using the SmartView XProRear panel special function switches User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Activity indicators Selecting a computer using the front panel controlsLogging on to the SmartView XPro Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress ba2 release 2ba Press bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vbaSelecting computers using the mouse Selecting computers using the on-screen menu Press baM release MbaSmartView XPro Installation and Use Je or jf SmartView XPro Installation and Use Baw Reminder bannerSetting the User Preferences OSD ColourReminder Banner Restore Intellimouse Using the Functions menuRestore Standard Mouse Reminder ColourUsing the dual access ports 1 Querying the routing statusCascading SmartViews Resetting user port keyboards and mice Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4baUsing the AdderLink extender What to do if you forget your Admin passwordTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Switching channels by sending RS232 data Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynoneSpecial features of the SmartView XPro SmartView XPro Installation and Use Logging access activity requires firmware v1.12 or above Xplog datalog.txt Xplog PrintMore information Upgrading the SmartViews firmware Prepare your computers Connect your computer to the SmartView XProRun the upgrade program Power off the SmartView XProPower on the SmartView with the Upgrade switch on SVXPRO.EXE4X16V129.DAT Svxpro Datfilename.DATSvxpro 4X16V129.DAT Important Note SmartView XPro Installation and Use A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to SmartView XPro Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsCable specification A2. AdderLink to SmartView XProCable specifications A3. SmartView XPro to PCs 1 toRecommended cables Part Code DescriptionAppendix B. Problem Solving ProblemAction SmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E