Chapter 2: Installation

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Connecting to the OBWI through a firewall

For AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch installations that use the OBWI for access, four ports must be opened in a firewall if outside access is desired.

Table 2.2: TCP Ports and Functions for the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch

TCP Port

Number Function

80

Used for the initial downloading of the Avocent Video Viewer (for downloading the Java applet)

443Used by the web browser interface for managing the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch and launching KVM sessions

2068

Transmission of KVM session data (mouse & keyboard) or transmission of video for AutoView

 

3050/3100/3200 switches

 

 

8192

Transmission of KVM session data (video) for AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switches

 

 

In a typical configuration, as shown in Figure 2.3, the user’s computer is located outside of the firewall, and the AutoView 3050/3100/3200 switch resides inside the firewall.

Figure 2.3: Typical AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch Firewall Configuration

Table 2.3: Descriptions for Figure 2.3

Number Description

1AutoView 3050/3100/3200 Switch

2Firewall

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Avocent 3100, 3200, 3050 manual Connecting to the Obwi through a firewall

3200, 3050, 3100 specifications

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