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Avocent PS/2 KVM manual Network Settings

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Single port PS2 KVM over IP

Linux for terminating the X-Server. The syntax to define a new Button Key is as follows: [confirm] < keycode > [+ - [_] < keycode >]_

confirm requests confirmation by a dialog box before the key strokes will be sent.

keycode is the key to be sent. Multiple key codes can be concatenated with a + or a - sign. The + sign builds key combinations, all keys will be pressed until a - sign or the end of the combination is encountered. In this case all pressed keys will be released in reversed sequence. So the - sign builds single, separate keypresses and -releases. The * inserts a pause with a user-definable duration. For a list of key codes and aliases PS/2 KVM over IP switch recognizes refer to Appendix B.

Pressing the Apply button finally changes the values permanently in PS/2 KVM over IP switch.

5.5 Network Settings

The Network Settings panel as shown in Figure 5.12 allows changing network related parameters. Each parameter will be explained below. Once applied the new network settings will immediately come into effect.

Note:

The initial IP configuration is usually done directly at the host system using the special procedure described in Section 4.1. However you can also connect to the PS/2 KVM over IP switch using its pre-configured IP settings.

Attention:

Changing the network settings of PS/2 KVM over IP switch might result in losing connection to it. In case you change the settings remotely make sure all the values are correct and you still have an option to access the PS/2 KVM over IP switch.

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PS/2 KVM specifications

The Avocent PS/2 KVM switch is a versatile, cost-effective solution designed to enable users to manage multiple computers from a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor. With its robust design and array of advanced features, the KVM switch simplifies the task of accessing various servers and workstations while providing significant flexibility and ease of use.

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