ATEN Technology Super Administrator Setup

Chapter 3

Super Administrator Setup

Overview

The KVM Over the NETTM switch supports three types of user, as shown in the table, bellow:

User Type	Role
Super Administrator	Access and manage ports and devices. Manage Users, and
	Groups. Configure the overall installation. Configure
	personal working environment.
Administrator	Access and manage authorized ports and devices. Manage
	Users and Groups. Configure personal working environment.
User	Access authorized ports and devices. Manage authorized
	ports and devices; configure personal working environment.

This chapter discusses the administrative procedures that the Super Administrator performs.

First Time Setup

Once the KVM Over the NETTM switch has been cabled up, the Super Administrator needs to set the unit up for user operation. This involves setting the network parameters and adding users. The most convenient way to do this for the first time is from the local console.

Note: For remote methods of setting up the network, see IP Address Determination, page 208.

After the local console has been connected (see Single Stage Installation, page 21), and the KVM Over the NETTM switch turned on, a login prompt appears on the console monitor:

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