Avocent DM2000 manual Adding a single appliance, Adding units from a range of IP addresses

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Add a single unit

Discover units within an IP address range

Discover units on an IP subnet address

The Add Unit Wizard can be launched from the following Units View windows:

Units - All

Units - All ECMS Receivers

Units - All ECMS Transmitters

Adding a single appliance

This procedure is valid for ECMS Transmitters and ECMS Receivers.

NOTE: A unit can only be added to the Management Appliance database if it is powered up and attached to the network.

To add a single unit that already has an IP address:

1.In a Units View window containing managed units, click Add. The Add Unit Wizard Welcome Window will open. Click Next.

2.The Select Add Unit Procedure window will open. Click Add a single unit, then click Next.

3.The Select Unit Type window will open. Select a unit from the product list, then click Next.

4.The Select Address Configuration of Unit window will open. Click Yes, the <Managed Unit Type> does have an address and type the address of the unit. Click Next.

5.The Search Results window will open. The name and MAC address of the discovered unit will be displayed. Click Next.

6.The Completed Successfully window will open. To exit the Add Unit Wizard, click Finish.

Adding units from a range of IP addresses

This procedure is valid for ECMS Transmitters and ECMS Receivers.

To add a unit from a range of IP addresses:

1.In a Units View window containing managed units, click Add. The Add Unit Wizard Welcome Window will open. Click Next.

2.The Select Add Unit Procedure window will open. Click Discover units within an IP address range, then click Next.

3.The Enter IP Address Range window will open.

a.Type the IP address in standard dot notation (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx), from which to begin the search.

b.Type the IP address in standard dot notation (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx), at which to end the search.

c.Click Next.

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Contents EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager USA Notification Canadian Notification EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Instructions Table of Contents Managing Users User Authentication Services Vi EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide List of Figures Viii EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide List of Tables EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Features and Benefits Web-based access and controlSecure authentication and communication IntroductionSystem Components Supported UnitsExplorer Window Target DeviceUsing the side navigation bar Displaying pagesUsing keyboard commands Internet Explorer ConsiderationsFirewalls Refreshing a windowEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Safety Precautions Rack Mount Safety ConsiderationsCabling Installation, Maintenance and Safety Tips Management Appliance ConfigurationHardware Installation and Setup To connect and power up the Management Appliance Installing the Management ApplianceTo configure the IP address of the Management Appliance Hardware Installation and Setup EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Accessing the Management Appliance Web Interface Units View WindowsAccessing Units View windows To access Units View windowsTypes of Units View windows Units View windows fieldsAdding Units Unit Overview windowsTo view overview information for a unit Add Unit WizardAdding a single appliance Adding units from a range of IP addressesTo add a single unit that already has an IP address To add a unit from a range of IP addressesAdding Units on an IP Subnet To add a unit from a SubnetManaging units Deleting UnitsViewing Unit Overview Information To delete a unitTo access the Unit Overview window Changing Unit PropertiesTo change the name of a unit To change the properties of a unitTo change the network settings of a managed unit Authentication Server SettingsTo view Unit Authentication Server settings Enabling Auto-Login Mode for an Ecms Receiver Rebooting a unitViewing Version Information To enable or disable Auto-Login Mode for an Ecms Receiver Setting the Operating Mode for an Ecms ReceiverTo change the Operating Mode for an Ecms Receiver To upgrade the firmware on a single unit Managing Firmware UpgradesActive Media Sessions All active media sessions Department and Location GroupsPerforming a Forced Log-Out To delete a department or location To change the name of a department or locationEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide User Accounts Windows To display the User Accounts windowManagement Appliance Administrators To add a new Management Appliance administratorAdding User Accounts UsersTo disable a user account To enable a user accountDeleting User Accounts Enabling and Disabling User AccountsManaging User Accounts User Access ConfigurationsViewing User Account Overview Information User Passwords To change a user passwordChanging User Account Properties UsernameTo change user account restrictions settings User Contact DetailsEditing User Account Restrictions User Account restrictionsUser Authentication Services To set the user authentication settingsEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Backup and Restore To enable Transmitter poolingTo disable Transmitter pooling Ecms Transmitter PoolingManagement Appliance Upgrade To restore the Management Appliance databaseTo upgrade your Management Appliance software To back up the Management Appliance databaseFirmware Management To display the Unit Firmware Files windowTo add a firmware file To display firmware informationEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Event Severity and Categories Event severityDisplaying the Event Log Changing the Event Log Retention PeriodEvent categories Event log display fieldsTo change the event log retention period Creating an Event Log .csv FileTo create an event log.csv file EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Appendices Appendix a Technical Specifications PowerTo resolve an issue Appendix B Technical SupportEmerge TM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide License Information GNU General Public LicenseEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide License Information EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide For Technical Support 590-786-501A