Apex Digital model 140DX manual To turn off broadcast mode for a tiered configura- tion

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BROADCASTING COMMANDS (CONTINUED)

14From a computer attached to the primary switch and con- nected to the secondary switch, type information and/or make mouse movements you want to broadcast.

Note

Broadcast only to systems directly connected to a primary OutLook

switch or only to secondary OutLook switches connected to a primary OutLook switch.

To turn off broadcast mode for a tiered configura- tion:

1From the Commands menu in the Advanced Menus screen at the primary switch, highlight Broadcast. Press ENTER to turn off the broadcast mode.

2From the OSCAR Selection screen at the primary switch, highlight the port number of the secondary switch for which you want to stop broadcasting commands; press ENTER.

3Press PRINT SCREEN twice; then press F2. From the Commands menu in the Advanced Menus screen highlight Broadcast, then press ENTER to turn off the broadcast mode on the secondary switch.

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Contents OutLook Switch User Guide USA Safety Safety IBM Personal Computing Web sites Getting HELP, SERVICE, and InformationContents Updating the Firmware Product Overview OverviewFeatures FeaturesHYDR-002.EPS QUICK2START To Setup an 8-Port Switch Connect consoles to switch Power UP Your Switch System Rack Installation InstallationCable Lengths Using Locking Cable ConnectorsDisconnecting 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 Starting the Switch BOX Starting the Switch BOXPowering UP the System 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 PowerAlternative Configurations Alternative ConfigurationsTiered Switch Configuration Primary SecondaryConnecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up Oscar Selection Screen Launching OscarOscar 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 Flag Appearance Settings Values and Effects of Settings on Flag AppearanceCanceling 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 Broadcasting to Tiered Configurations To turn off the broadcast modeTo 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 Capturing the Screen To capture the screen using the Print Screen keyUpdating the Firmware Updating FirmwareTo update firmware Troubleshooting Replace the console keyboard EffectCaps LOCK+SHIFT+CONTROL+ALT Mouse cable Check for loose mouse cable Switch selects Firmware Appendix SpecificationsEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Regulatory Compliance NoticesP e n d i General Requirements Power Cord SET RequirementsCountry-Specific Requirements Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide