Adder Technology 1000 manual Logging in and out, Selecting cascaded computers

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Logging in and out

The AdderView CATx 1000 features a straightforward security system that helps to prevent unauthorised access to some, or all connected computers.

If the security option has been selected by your administrator then you will be asked to enter a User Name and Password when you first access a user port. When you have finished using the computer, it is then good practice to logout, forcing any other users to authenticate themselves prior to use.

Note: If the security option has not been enabled then no login is required.

To log in to the AdderView CATx 1000

1If it is not already displayed, move the mouse or press any key to display the log in screen.

2Enter your designated User Name and press .

3Enter your designated Password and press . If both entries are correct then the selected port will be displayed.

Note: If either the User Name or Password are incorrect, the entries will be cleared to allow another attempt.

To log out from the AdderView CATx 1000

Either:

Press and at any time to log out.

or

1 Select the on-screen menu in one of two ways:

By simultaneously pressing and then releasing .

Note: The and hotkeys may have been changed. If the combination fails to work, then please contact the system administrator for details, or

By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse.

2 Press . You will be logged out and the login window will be re-displayed.

Selecting cascaded computers

The AdderView CATx 1000 is not limited to sharing just eight or sixteen computers. By joining numerous AdderView CATx 1000 products together in a tree-like or cascade arrangement, it is possible for each user port to view many more computers. Although you can use exactly the same selection methods to choose any computer, you are strongly recommended to use the on screen menu method for the following reasons:

The on screen menu – this method displays the names of each computer in

alphabetical order and also allows you to search for them by name, press

– a useful feature in a long list. This really is the best way to access a large number of computers.

The mouse method – this method is fine for small numbers of computers but can take too long to reach the required computer in an extensive configuration.

The hotkey method – depending on their position within the connection structure, each computer can have an address up to four digits long which can be difficult to remember and laborious to type.

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Contents AdderView CATx Contents Further information Introduction Remote user port AdderView CATx 1000 features front and rearWhat you may additionally need What’s in the boxSingle unit rack brackets MountingDouble unit rack brackets Connections CAM Computer Power System SwitchTo connect the local user port Local userTo connect a remote user Cable lengths for remote user locationsTo connect a computer system Computer system via CAMTo connect the power supply Power in connectionTo connect and address the switch boxes Power control portSwitch See also Cascading multiple unitsTo connect units in cascade Tips for successful cascadingAddressing computers in a cascade Slave AdderView CATx Multiple video head connectionsHost computer port/channel Video off Remote switching controlOverall initial configuration ConfigurationTo access the configuration menu Configuration menusConfiguration menus layout General security and configuration stepsTo enable general security To set an Admin passwordRegistering users edit user list Access to all computers Press Access to no computers PressTo create/edit user accounts To create/edit computer entries Registering computers edit computer listRemote user video compensation Video compensationTo display a suitable high contrast image If the image controls cannot provide a crisp imageTo apply remote user video compensation Remote user skew adjustmentTo autoset sharpness X100 modules only Press Using the supplied skew pattern To use skew adjustmentCreating a skew test pattern Autoscanning To select an autoscan modeTo select an autoscan period To define an autoscan listTo transfer configuration settings Saving and restoring configuration settingsHints for editing To edit the configuration settingsTo clear a password and restore factory default settings What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenPower control sequences Power switching configurationTo configure the power sequences for each host computer To control two or more ports simultaneouslyItems required to use the upgrade utility Performing upgradesUpgrading AdderView CATx 1000 units and CAMs To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utilityIssues to consider when performing flash upgrades To gain access as a local or remote user Local and remote user accessTo select a computer using hotkeys Selecting a computerStandard hotkeys To select a computer using the on-screen menuSelection Menu here you can select computers by name To select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method To select a computer using mouse buttonsUser arbitration simultaneous local and remote users Selecting cascaded computers Logging in and outTo log in to the AdderView CATx To log out from the AdderView CATxTo change banner colours or disable the banner To enable/disable the confirmation boxConfirmation box Reminder bannerTo switch a computer on or off Power switching via configuration menuUser preferences and functions US +1 888 275 Getting assistanceTo access the configuration menus Appendix 1 Configuration menusFunctions User Preferences Autoscan Mode Mouse SwitchingGlobal Preferences Screen SaverUser Timeout Settings 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 SecondsSettings 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5, 10 Minutes OSD Dwell TimeSetup Options DDC Refresh Settings AT START, Disabled DDC Source Settings AUTO, LOCAL, REMOTE, DefaultAdvanced Options FormatDefault Country Country Code Settings AUTO, MANUAL, DisabledUSB Country Code AdderView CATx 1000 to power switch cable Appendix 2 Cable and connector specificationsPower switch to power switch daisy chain cable Safety information WarrantyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyFCC Compliance Statement United States Canadian Department of Communications RFI statementHoe Huat Industrial Building Index 