KVM Over the NET™ User Manual

About This Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KVM Over the NET™ switch system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KVM Over the NET™ switch. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your installation, and explains some basic operation procedures.

Chapter 3, Super Administrator Setup, explains the procedures that the super administrator employs to set up the KVM Over the NET™ network environment, and change the default username and password.

Chapter 4, Logging In, describes how to log in to the KVM Over the NET™ switch with each of the available access methods: from a local console; an internet browser; a stand-alone Windows application (AP) program; and a stand-alone Java application (AP) program.

Chapter 5, The User Interface, describes the layout and explains the components of the KVM Over the NET™ switch user interface.

Chapter 6, Port Access, describes the Port Access page and how to configure the options it provides regarding port and power outlet manipulation.

Chapter 7, User Management, shows super administrators and administrators how to create, modify, and delete users and groups, and assign attributes to them.

Chapter 8, Device Management, shows super administrators how to configure and control overall KVM Over the NET™ switch operations.

Chapter 9, Log, explains how to use the log file utility to view events that take place on the KVM Over the NET™ switch.

Chapter 10, Maintenance, explains how to upgrade the KVM Over the NET™ switch firmware, as well as the firmware of the KVM Adapter Cables used to connect its ports to the installed devices.

Chapter 11, Download, describes how to download stand-alone AP versions of the Win Client, the Java Client, the Log Server, and Power Over the Net (PON) programs.

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