Chapter 5. Hotkey Operation

Selecting the Active Port

Each computer port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 21). You can directly access any computer with a Hotkey combination that specifies the port ID that the computer is connected to. The steps are:

1.Invoke Hotkey mode:

[Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12]

2.Key in the port ID.

The port ID numbers display on the command line as you key them in. If you make a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase it.

3.Press [Enter].

After you press [Enter], the KVM focus switches to the designated computer and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.

Note: In Hotkey mode, the KVM focus will not switch to a port if an invalid switch or port number is entered. The Hotkey command line will continue to display on the screen until you enter a valid switch and port number combination, or exit Hotkey mode.

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