Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................1
MasterConsole II Overview................................................................................................................................1
Product Photos.....................................................................................................................................................1
Product Features................................................................................................................................................. 2
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................1
Getting Started.....................................................................................................................................................1
Quick-Start Operation:........................................................................................................................................ 1
One-Tier and Two-Tier Configurations.............................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 3: ONE-TIER CONFIGURATION ............................................................................3
Installation.............................................................................................................................................................3
Configuration........................................................................................................................................................5
Assigning Names and Scan Rates................................................................................................................... 6
Using MasterConsole II Security Feature........................................................................................................ 7
Passwords....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Turning Security on/OFF and Changing Passwords:................................................................................................ 7
Operation: Using On-Screen User Interface (OSUI)......................................................................................8
Selecting a Computer.................................................................................................................................................... 8
Setting AutoScan............................................................................................................................................................9
Operation: Using Front Panel Buttons..............................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 4: TWO-TIER CONFIGURATION..........................................................................11
Installation...........................................................................................................................................................12
Install Base Unit (First-Tier) MasterConsole II......................................................................................................... 12
Connect Second-Tier MasterConsole(s) to the Base Unit......................................................................................13
Connect Computers to Second-Tier MasterConsole(s).......................................................................................... 13
Configuration......................................................................................................................................................13
Assigning Names and Scan Rates................................................................................................................. 16
Using MasterConsole II Security Features.................................................................................................... 18
Operating MasterConsole II............................................................................................................................. 18
Selecting a Computer.................................................................................................................................................. 18
CHAPTER 5: REMOTE ACCESS USING CAT5 REACH...........................................................21
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................23
Main Unit.............................................................................................................................................................23
Desktop Model.............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Rackmount Model........................................................................................................................................................ 23
Rackmount 48 Volt DC Model.................................................................................................................................... 23
Universal Cable Kits..........................................................................................................................................23
Accessories........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Remote Access Kit............................................................................................................................................ 24
APPENDIX B: SYSTEM DEFAULT SETTINGS.......................................................................25
APPENDIX C: ON-SCREEN USER INTERFACE FUNCTION KEYS............................................27
APPENDIX D: MASTERCONSOLE II CONFIGURATIONS........................................................29
Programming MasterConsole II at Power Up................................................................................................29
MasterConsole II Product Design Background and Considerations..................................................................... 29
Programming MasterConsole II..................................................................................................................................29