OSD Control, Security Option | Network Technologies PS/2 KVM

NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch

OSD CONTROL

(Optional)

OSD superimposes a menu system on the user’s video screen with a list of all connected CPUs. OSD allows CPUs to be named (with up to 12-character names). OSD then allows selection of CPUs by that name. Connected CPUs can be listed by name or by port number. OSD Search Mode enables the user to type in the first few characters of the CPU's name and the OSD will locate it. Help screens assist with all OSD functions.

Security Option

The security option of the OSD Control enables an administrator to control access to the CPU ports for each user. Up to 24 users can be created. These users have controlled access to any CPU. Only the administrator can activate or deactivate the security features. Security can be activated from the Maintenance Mode menu (page 16) with a successful administrator login for verification purposes. Furthermore, the administrator can set a maximum idle time value after which the current user will be logged out and the login screen displayed. This time out does not function while the OSD is active. The current security status, idle time out, and scan dwell time are all saved and will be restored whenever power to the switch is cycled OFF, then ON.

Enabling the Security Feature

To enable the security feature the administrator must first enter Command Mode from the keyboard using the sequence <Ctrl> + <`> (accent key). The OSD menu will automatically appear on the monitor in addition to illuminating the Command Mode indicator LED on the KVM switch. This provides a visual way to control the KEEMUX using the keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

The administrator , when setting the KEEMUX up for the first time, may want to proceed directly to the ADMINISTRATION Mode by typing <CTRL> + <M> , then <A>, and then <Y>.

The factory settings are:

•default user name = ADMINISTRATOR

•default password = ADMINISTRATOR

FYI: The user name for administrator cannot be changed from "ADMINISTRATOR"

Once logged-in, follow the instructions on pages 11 and 12 for setting up users and changing the administrator password. Once the password is setup, if it is lost or forgotten, the administrator will have to contact NTI for assistance on clearing the password and set it up again. Within the ADMINISTRATION Mode the administrator can setup each of the users and the limitations of their use of the individual CPUs on the system.

When a standard user powers up the system a security screen may appear as setup by the administrator. The user will need to login to the system by following the instructions below for the USER LOGIN. If the user does not know the appropriate user name and password (setup by the administrator), contact the system administrator for this information. Once logged-in a user can follow the Command Functions described on page 15 to control the system of CPUs within the limitations as set by the administrator.

User Login Mode

User Login Mode requires a user to login with a user name and password from the list created by the administrator. Access to the functions of the KEEEMUX will not be allowed until a user has logged in.

Function:

Adds a character to the user name/password

Removes previous character from the user name/password

Keystroke:

	A-Z	(Type any alphabetical or numeric character)
	0-9	(Type any alphabetical or numeric character)
	0-9
		Backspace

PS/2 KVM specifications

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Network Technologies PS/2 KVM OSD Control, Security Option, Enabling the Security Feature

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