Lindy CPU IP Access Switch Plus manual Introduction, IP network Internet, KVM switch, 

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the CPU IP Access Switch Plus from LINDY. This intelligent product delivers straightforward setup, secure operation and the ability to fully control one or more computers from almost anywhere.

Four simultaneous remote users

CPU IP can support four remote users at any one time. All of these may be connected via the IP network port or one may be linked via the modem/ISDN channel.

Local user

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Remote control via a network connection is nothing new and software-only solutions to facilitate this are commonplace. However, they all present two major drawbacks: a) Special software must be used on all of the computers involved, especially the host, and b) if that host ceases to operate, the remote user is powerless to intervene.

IP network/

Internet

Modem or ISDN

Modem or ISDN

Modem/ISDN port

This port offers a connection option that can be used alongside, or instead of, the IP network link. It also offers a backup route should the network fail.

The console port allows control of the system(s) by a keyboard, video monitor and mouse connected directly to the CPU IP.

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The CPU IP is different and requires only the remote system(s) to run a small utility. The host system can run its usual operating system completely unchanged and needs only to be connected (via its keyboard, video and mouse ports) to the compact CPU IP box.

IP network/Internet

The IP port allows direct connection to an Ethernet-based local network and from there onto the wider Internet, as required.

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Main KVM connection

Power switch

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It is this external connection to the CPU IP that keeps the remote user in control. Even in the midst of a system crash, the remote user can still view the host’s condition as if sitting next to it. Additionally, when the power switch option is employed, a host system can be remotely rebooted, no matter how badly it has locked-up.

The CPU IP really starts to excel when it is hooked to a suitable KVM switch. Then its robust, secure and adaptable operation is available across a multitude of systems.

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security system will allow direct
connection to the outside world.

KVM switch

One host or many

On its own, the CPU IP provides remote access to one host computer system. However, when linked to a suitable KVM switch, the remote user(s) can easily control a multitude of systems.

Optional power control CPU IP provides the opportunity to attach one or more power switches. These control the supply to the host system(s) and allow the remote user to hard reset any system that has suffered a failure.

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Note: Throughout this manual the LINDY
CPU IP Access Switch Plus is referred to
simply as the CPU IP.	3