Apex Digital model 140DX manual Broadcasting Commands, To broadcast to selected computers

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BROADCASTING COMMANDS

BROADCASTING COMMANDS

Broadcasting enables you to simultaneously control more than one computer in a system. This feature is useful when you want to ensure that all selected computers receive identical input. For each computer receiving the broadcast, you can choose to broadcast keystrokes and/or mouse movements independently.

Note

The keyboard state must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. Specifically, the CAPS LOCK and NUMLOCK modes must be the same on all keyboards. While the switch attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simulta- neously, some servers may inhibit and thereby delay the transmission.

Note

For the mouse to work accurately, all systems must have identical mouse drivers, desktops (i.e., identically placed icons), and video resolutions. In addition, the mouse must be in exactly the same place on all screens. Because these conditions are extremely difficult to achieve, broadcasting mouse movements to multiple systems may have unpredictable results.

To broadcast to selected computers:

1From the Setup menu in the Advanced Menus screen, highlight Broadcast and press ENTER; the Broadcast Settings menu appears.

2For each port select which computers receive keyboard and/ or mouse commands by using the + or – key to choose YES or NO.

3Press ENTER to save the settings.

4From the Commands menu in the Advanced Menus screen, highlight Broadcast. Press ENTER to turn on the broadcast mode. Type information and/or make mouse movements you want to broadcast.

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Contents OutLook Switch User Guide USA Safety Safety Getting HELP, SERVICE, and Information IBM Personal Computing Web sitesContents Updating the Firmware Overview Product OverviewFeatures FeaturesHYDR-002.EPS QUICK2START To Setup an 8-Port Switch Connect consoles to switch Power UP Your Switch System Installation Rack InstallationUsing Locking Cable Connectors Cable LengthsDisconnecting Cables Disconnecting CablesTo properly disconnect the keyboard or mouse cable Connecting Cables Connecting CablesConnecting the Keyboard Cable in the Proper Sequence Statement Connecting the Cables Powering UP the System Starting the Switch BOXStarting the Switch BOX To power up the systemConfiguring the Switch BOX Starting the ComputersStarting the Computers Unattended Reboot Unattended RebootResetting the Unit Making Connections Under Power Making Connections Under PowerTiered Switch Configuration Alternative ConfigurationsAlternative Configurations Primary SecondaryConnecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up Launching Oscar Oscar Selection ScreenOscar Selection Screen Oscar Status Port Symbols Oscar Status Port SymbolsCommand Summary Command SummaryOscar Advanced Menu Screen Opening Oscar Advanced MenusExiting Oscar Selecting Computers Selecting ComputersSwitching Tiered Systems Switching Tiered SystemsAssigning Unique Names to Computers Assigning Unique Names to ComputersTo assign unique names to computers I N G O S C a R Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide Changing Menu Attributes Changing Menu AttributesTo change menu attributes Screen Appearance Settings Changing Status Flag Attributes Changing Status Flag AttributesTo change status flag attributes Values and Effects of Settings on Flag Appearance Flag Appearance SettingsCanceling scan mode Scanning the ComputersScanning the Computers Setting a custom scan pattern To set a custom scan pattern Scanning the Computers Broadcasting Commands Broadcasting CommandsTo broadcast to selected computers To turn off the broadcast mode Broadcasting to Tiered ConfigurationsTo broadcast to tiered configurations To turn off broadcast mode for a tiered configura- tion Securing Server Access Securing Server AccessSecurity Configuration Settings Turning off the Screen Saver To turn off the screen saver Securing Server Access To display version information and device settings Displaying Version InformationDisplaying Version Information Saving the Hardware Settings Saving the Hardware SettingsTo save the hardware settings Resetting the Mouse and Keyboard Resetting the Mouse and KeyboardTo reset the mouse and keyboard values Assigning Specific Device Types Assigning Specific Device TypesTo assign a device type To capture the screen using the Print Screen key Capturing the ScreenUpdating Firmware Updating the FirmwareTo update firmware Troubleshooting Effect Replace the console keyboardCaps LOCK+SHIFT+CONTROL+ALT Mouse cable Check for loose mouse cable Switch selects Firmware Specifications AppendixRegulatory Compliance Notices European Union EMC Directive conformance statementP e n d i Power Cord SET Requirements General RequirementsCountry-Specific Requirements Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide