Adder Technology 2XPRO manual Key features and benefits

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1.1 Key features and benefits

Enables many computers to be independently controlled by multiple users.

On-screen menu allows computers to be selected by name or description.

Configurable security enables administrator to assign access rights to users.

Dual-access port(s) with built-in 200 metre AdderLink extender connections enable the SmartView to be controlled from local and remote KVM consoles.

Two independent users are supported on 2XPro models via one local KVM port and one dual-access local / remote KVM port.

Four independent users are supported on 4XPro models via two local KVM ports and two dual-access local / remote KVM ports.

Advanced On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy control and configuration.

Channel switching by OSD, front panel key, keyboard hotkey, or 3 button mouse.

Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1920 x 1440.

Fully flash upgradeable via the serial port (upgrade cable included).

Supports a very wide range of software including Windows 3.X, WFWG, 95, 98, 2000, NT, ME, XP, DOS, Unix, Linux, NetWare, OS/2, BSD etc.

Video channels support Display Data Channel (DDC/DDC1/DDC2) signalling.

Supports desktop and laptop PCs, RS6000s, DEC Alphas, and Silicon Graphics computers.

Dual power supply capability and front panel "healthy voltage" indicators provide power redundancy, high reliability and peace of mind.

Support for up to 16 user access profiles and 512 named computers.

The colours and position of the OSD menu may be changed by each user.

OSD routing status window shows the computers that are currently being controlled by the KVM consoles.

Supports three computer control modes - Exclusive, Shared and Video Only.

Optional small-sized reminder banner permanently confirms the selected computer.

SmartView XPro

Installation and Use

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Contents SMARTView Xpro About this manual Safety informationWarranty SmartView XPro Installation and UseEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices Using the SmartView XProAdder explains IntroductionWhat does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits SmartView XPro Installation and Use AdderLink XR receiver package contents part code Alrx SmartView XPro package contentsAdderLink Gold XR receiver package contents part code Algrx Product information Page Page Page For the computer connections you will need InstallationFlexible configuration What you will needFor the integrated AdderLink extender ports you will need For the local user port connections you will needMounting the SmartView Connecting your devicesImportant Warning SmartView XPro Installation and Use Structuring your SmartView XPro installation Configuring your PCsSmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Page Page Maximising the video quality Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Other useful installation informationSmartView XPro Installation and Use Connecting an external AdderLink extender Connecting the AdderLink ExtenderAdderLink requirements Create an Admin administration account password Configuring the SmartView XProConfiguration summary Decide if you are going to use password securityAdd / edit names to identify your computers Enabling password securitySet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Create user accountsSetting an Admin password Follow a similar process to edit users Creating and editing user accountsCreating and editing computer names To create user accountsFollow a similar process to edit computer names To create computer namesSmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Possible cascade groups and their associated names Setting the Setup Options and Global PreferencesLanguage SecurityHotkeys Exclusive USE Keypad ControlsAutomatic Logout Mouse SwitchingScreen Saver To define the autoscan list Autoscan Mode13 RS232 Mouse Type User TimeoutAutoscan Time OSD Dwell TimeUser display and key switch Using the SmartView XProRear panel special function switches Power supply connections and indicatorsComputer display and key switch Selecting a computer using the front panel controls Activity indicatorsLogging on to the SmartView XPro Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channelPress bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vba Press ba2 release 2baSelecting computers using the mouse Press baM release Mba Selecting computers using the on-screen menuSmartView XPro Installation and Use Je or jf SmartView XPro Installation and Use Reminder banner BawOSD Colour Setting the User PreferencesReminder Banner Reminder Colour Using the Functions menuRestore Standard Mouse Restore IntellimouseQuerying the routing status Using the dual access ports 1Cascading SmartViews Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4ba Resetting user port keyboards and miceWhat to do if you forget your Admin password Using the AdderLink extenderTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynone Switching channels by sending RS232 dataSpecial features of the SmartView XPro SmartView XPro Installation and Use Logging access activity requires firmware v1.12 or above Xplog Print Xplog datalog.txtMore information Upgrading the SmartViews firmware Connect your computer to the SmartView XPro Prepare your computersSVXPRO.EXE Power off the SmartView XProPower on the SmartView with the Upgrade switch on Run the upgrade programSvxpro Datfilename.DAT 4X16V129.DATSvxpro 4X16V129.DAT Important Note SmartView XPro Installation and Use A2. AdderLink to SmartView XPro Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsCable specification A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to SmartView XProA3. SmartView XPro to PCs 1 to Cable specificationsPart Code Description Recommended cablesProblem Appendix B. Problem SolvingAction SmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E