Avocent PS/2 KVM manual Connecting Ethernet, Initial Configuration

Single port PS2 KVM over IP

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3.2.2 Connecting Ethernet

The rear side of PS/2 KVM over IP switch provides a RJ-45 connector for Ethernet. The connector is used either for a 100 Mbps 100BASE-TX connection or for a 10 Mbps 10BASE-T connection. The adapter can sense the connection speed and will adjust to the appropriate operation mode automatically.

3.2.2.1 10 Mbps Connection

For 10BASE-T Ethernet networks, the Ethernet adapter uses Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. To establish a 10 Mbps connection, the cable must be connected to a 10BASE-T hub.

Make sure that the cable is wired appropriately for a standard 10BASE-T adapter. Align the RJ-45 plug with the notch on the adapter’s connector and insert it into the adapter’s connector.

3.2.2.2.100 Mbps Connection

For 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks, PS/2 KVM over IP switch supports Category 5 UTP cabling. To establish a 100 Mbps connection, the cable must be connected to a 100BASE-TX hub.

Make sure that the cable is wired appropriately for a standard 100BASE-TX adapter.

Align the RJ-45 plug with the notch on the adapter’s connector and insert it into the adapter’s connector.

4.Configuration

4.1 Initial Configuration

PS/2 KVM over IP switch’s communication interfaces are all based on TCP/IP. It comes pre-configured with the IP configuration listed in Table 4.1.

Parameter	Value
IP auto configuration	DHCP
IP-Address	—
Net-mask	255.255.255.0
Default-Gateway	none
IP access control	disabled
LAN interface speed auto	Auto
LAN interface duplex mode	Auto

Table 4.1: Initial IP configuration

In case this initial configuration doesn’t meet your requirements there is an initial IP configuration necessary in order to access PS/2 KVM over IP switch for the first time. This chapter describes different possibilities to accomplish that.

4.1.1 Initial configuration via DHCP server

By default, PS/2 KVM over IP switch will try to contact a DHCP server in the subnet to which it is physically connected. If a DHCP server is found it may provide a valid IP address, gateway address and net mask. Before you connect the device to your local subnet be sure to complete the corresponding configuration of your DHCP server. It is recommended to configure a fixed IP assignment to the MAC address of PS/2 KVM over IP switch. You can find the MAC address on the outside of the shipping box and labeled on the bottom side. If the