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Single/Dual View Secure KVM Switch
Port Authentication Utility Guide
GCS1212TAA4 ‐ GCS1214TAA4 ‐ GCS1218TAA4 ‐ GCS1222TAA4 ‐ GCS1224TAA4 ‐ GCS1228TAA4 ‐ GCS1312TAA4 ‐
GCS1314TAA4 ‐ GCS1322TAA4 ‐ GCS1324TAA4 ‐ GCS1412TAA4 ‐ GCS1414TAA4 ‐ GCS1418TAA4 ‐ GCS1422TAA4 ‐
GCS1424TAA4 ‐ GCS1428TAA4 ‐ GCS1212TAA4C ‐ GCS1214TAA4C ‐ GCS1218TAA4C ‐ GCS1222TAA4C ‐
GCS1224TAA4C ‐ GCS1228TAA4C ‐ GCS1312TAA4C ‐ GCS1314TAA4C ‐ GCS1322TAA4C ‐ GCS1324TAA4C ‐
GCS1412TAA4C ‐ GCS1414TAA4C ‐ GCS1418TAA4C ‐ GCS1422TAA4C ‐ GCS1424TAA4C ‐ GCS1428TAA4C
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- Page 1 2/4/8-Port USB DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort Single/Dual View Secure KVM Switch Port Authentication Utility Guide GCS1212TAA4 ‐ GCS1214TAA4 ‐ GCS1218TAA4 ‐ GCS1222TAA4 ‐ GCS1224TAA4 ‐ GCS1228TAA4 ‐ GCS1312TAA4 ‐ GCS1314TAA4 ‐ GCS1322TAA4 ‐ GCS1324TAA4 ‐ GCS1412TAA4 ‐ GCS1414TAA4 ‐ GCS1418TAA4 ‐ GCS1422TAA4 ‐ GCS1424TAA4 ‐ GCS1428TAA4 ‐ GCS1212TAA4C ‐ GCS1214TAA4C ‐ GCS1218TAA4C ‐ GCS1222TAA4C ‐ GCS1224TAA4C ‐ GCS1228TAA4C ‐ GCS1312TAA4C ‐ GCS1314TAA4C ‐ GCS1322TAA4C ‐ GCS1324TAA4C ‐ GCS1412TAA4C ‐ GCS1414TAA4C ‐ GCS1418TAA4C ‐ GCS1422TAA4C ‐ GCS1424TAA4C ‐ GCS1428TAA4C www.iogear.com ©2021 IOGEAR® All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of content EMC Information ............................... 3 Chapter 1 ‐ Introduction ............................ 7 Chapter 2 – Precautions and Preparation ......................... 8 Tampering prevention and detection ........................ 8 Always use qualified and authorized peripheral devices .................. 9 Secure Installation .............................. 9 Secure Operation and Administration ........................ 1 0 Chapter 3 – Operation ............................ 11 Powering On ................................ 1 1 Chassis Intrusion Detection ........................... 1 3 Administrator Functions ............................ 1 3 Port Authentication Utility ............................ ... -
Page 3: Emc Information
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RoHS This product is RoHS compliant. Important. Before proceeding, download the Installation and Operation Manual by visiting the website, www.iogear.com and navigating to the product page. The manual includes important warnings, loading specifications and grounding instructions. 3 ... - Page 4 User Notice User Information All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer’s software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and / or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE. Package Contents IOGEAR Secure KVM package consists of: 1 x Secure KVM Switch 1 x Power Cord 1 x User Manual* Please check to make sure that all of the components are present and are in good order. Please contact your dealer if anything was missing or damaged in shipping. Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other devices on IOGEAR Secure KVM installation. *Please visit our website to download the most up to date version of the manual ©2021 IOGEAR® All rights reserved. Manual Version: v1.03 Manual Date: 2021‐05‐05 4 ...
- Page 5 ATTENTION If the tamper‐evident seals are missing or peeled, avoid using the product and contact your IOGEAR dealer. If all front panel LEDs on the Secure KVM Switch (except Power) flash continuously, all Remote Port Selector (RPS) LEDs flash, or either enclosure appears breached, avoid using this product and contact your IOGEAR dealer. The Secure KVM Switch and the Remote Port Selector (RPS) are equipped with active always‐on ...
- Page 6 About This Port Authentication Utility Guide This Port Authentication Utility Guide is intended for authorized administrators. This Port Authentication Utility Guide is provided to help authorized administrators to configure authentication device filters (whitelist or blacklist) on the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch. To maximize security, the administrator is advised to audit log events recorded by the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch on a routine base. Switch with CAC function This Port Authentication Utility Guide is applied to the following IOGEAR Secure KVM only. Configuration 2‐Port 4‐Port 8‐Port PC Video Console Video Number of Connection Connection Displays DisplayPort DisplayPort Single GCS1412TAA4C GCS1414TAA4C GCS1418TAA4C Dual GCS1422TAA4C GCS1424TAA4C GCS1428TAA4C HDMI HDMI Single GCS1312TAA4C GCS1314TAA4C N/A Dual GCS1322TAA4C ...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Port Authentication Utility To be compliant with Protection Profile 4.0 while providing higher deployment flexibility, wider product support for new authentication devices, and maximum security, the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch offers Port Authentication Utility. IOGEAR Port Authentication Utility allows authorized administrators to configure IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch to either accept or reject specific USB devices. Through a secured access and authentication log data auditing, the Secure KVM Switch configuration, and process, authorized administrators can perform configurable device filtering through the Port Authentication Utility. Note: 1. The National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) is a United States government initiative to meet the security testing needs of IT consumers and manufacturers. NIAP is operated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). 2. IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch series additionally satisfied Protection Profile version 4.0 for Peripheral Sharing Device (PSD). 7 ... -
Page 8: Chapter 2 - Precautions And Preparation
RPS, and void the warranty. To maximize security and to prevent unauthorized access to IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch, the administrator will be prompted to change the default password of the Port Authentication Utility after the first successful logon. The administrator is also advised to change the Port Authentication Utility password and audit event logs created by IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch on a routine base. Tampering prevention and detection 1. IOGEAR’S Secure KVM switch and the optional Remote Port Selector (RPS) include tamper‐evident tapes to provide visual indications of intrusion to the switch/RPS enclosure. If the tamper‐evident seals are missing, peeled, or looks as if they have been adjusted, avoid using the product and contact your IOGEAR dealer. 2. IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch and RPS are equipped with active always‐on chassis intrusion detection. If a mechanical intrusion is detected on the switch, the switch (without RPS connected) will be permanently disabled and all the front panel LEDs (except the Power LED) will flash continuously. If a mechanical intrusion is detected by the RPS (connected with the switch and aligned), this will permanently disable both the RPS itself and the switch, and all LEDs (on RPS) and the front panel LEDs except the Power LED (on switch) will flash continuously. If the switch or RPS enclosure appears to be breached or all the LEDs are flashing continuously, stop using this product, remove it from service immediately, and contact your IOGEAR dealer. 3. Any attempt to open the switch or RPS enclosure will activate the chassis intrusion detection security, which will render it inoperable and void the warranty. 4. IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch cannot be upgraded, serviced, or repaired. 5. IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch and RPS are equipped with active always‐on chassis intrusion detection security. Never attempt to open the enclosure. Any attempt to open the enclosure will permanently damage and disable the ... -
Page 9: Always Use Qualified And Authorized Peripheral Devices
8. For security, IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch’s USB CAC ports (by default) only support authorized user authentication devices, such as USB Smartcards or CAC readers. Do not connect other USB devices to USB CAC Port. Non‐qualified or non‐authorized USB devices will be rejected. For administrative configuration, please refer to the Administrator’s Guide and Port Authentication Utility Guide for details. 9. For security, do not use any USB CAC authentication device or other peripherals that adopt an external power source. 10. Always use qualified monitor(s). Non‐qualified monitors will be rejected. 11. Do not use wireless video transmitters or any docking device. 12. Do not connect any Thunderbolt device to IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch. 13. Any cable connector or non-IOGEAR remote controller plugged into the console RPS port will be ignored. Secure Installation 1. Do not attempt to connect or install the following devices to the computers connected to IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch: TEMPEST computers, Telecommunication equipment, ... -
Page 10: Secure Operation And Administration
Secure Operation and Administration 1. IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch’s administration functions (such as log data and configuration of authentication devices filters) can only be performed by an authorized administrator. 2. To maximize security and to prevent unauthorized access to IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch, please change the default password right after your first successful log in. 3. Administrator’s session will be terminated if the administrator logs out or the Secure KVM Switch is powered off. 4. Please refer to the Operation section for details administrator functions. 10 ... -
Page 11: Chapter 3 - Operation
Chapter 3 – Operation Chapter 3 – Operation Powering On When powering on, resetting, or power cycling IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch, the switch will perform a self‐test to check the unit’s integrity and security functions. During the self‐test All Port LEDs, all CAC LEDs (if supported), Num Lock LED, Caps Lock LED, and Scroll Lock LED on the Secure KVM will turn ON and then OFF. The KVM focus will be switched to Port 1 when the self‐test completes successfully (Port 1 LED lights bright orange). Self‐test failure In case of a self‐test failure, IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch becomes inoperable. Front panel LED combination (on the secure KVM) lights up, indicating the potential cause to the failure (such as button jam or KVM integrity compromise): A pre‐defined combination of Port and CAC LED indicates the cause to the failure. If all front panel LEDs on the Secure KVM (except for Power LED) flash continuously, then either KVM tampering is detected or a self‐test failure has occurred (except for Pushbutton jam; see below). If Pushbutton jam is detected, both the Port and CAC LEDs will flash. For security, IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch becomes inoperable if self‐test fails. Please verify your KVM installation, pushbuttons, and power cycle the Secure KVM Switch again if this should happen. If the self‐test failure remains, stop using the Secure KVM Switch immediately, remove it from service, and contact your IOGEAR dealer. After the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch is powered on and ready, power on your computers. By default, the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch will switch to Port 1 after a successful self‐test. Resetting the Secure KVM Switch Press the Reset button on the front panel to reset IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch. When pressing the Reset Button for more than 5 seconds, the keyboard/mouse buffer will be purged. Then, the IOGEAR ... - Page 12 Please verify if you are using qualified Keyboard, Mouse, or CAC reader. Please verify if your keyboard, mouse, or CAC reader has not failed. For USB CAC reader (USB authentication device), please make sure that the USB CAC cable has been securely connected, and that the CAC function is enabled. For USB CAC reader port, please contact your administrator to verify if the device you are using has been authorized. Port ID Numbering Each KVM port on IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch is assigned a port number (1‐2 for 2‐Port models; 1‐4 for 4‐Port models; 1‐8 for 8‐Port models). The port numbers are marked on the rear side of the switch. The port ID of a computer is derived from the KVM port number to which it is connected. LED Display In addition to Power LED, IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch and RPS have Port LEDs (Online and Selected), keyboard lock (Num Lock / Caps Lock / Scroll Lock) LEDs and CAC LEDs that are built into the front panel to indicate Port / Keyboard / CAC reader operating status. A Video LED is located on rear panel (of the switch) to indicate the operating status of the video connection. These LEDs also serve as the alarm notification for KVM security issues. LED Indication Power LED (on the Power LED is located on the front panel The LED lights green to indicate that the KVM switch is powered on. switch) Video LED (on the Video LED is located on the rear panel, next to each video connector. Video LED lights green when the video connection is established. switch) Video LED flashes when a non‐qualified monitor is connected. panel (of the switch) and the upper-left side of each Port LED (on the ...
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Page 13: Chassis Intrusion Detection
RPS) (on the Caps Lock LED lights green to indicate Caps Lock is enabled. Caps Lock switch and the RPS) (on the Scroll Lock Scroll Lock LED lights green to indicate Scroll Lock is enabled. switch and the RPS) Chassis Intrusion Detection To help prevent malicious tampering with IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch, the switch or the RPS becomes inoperable and the front panel LEDs on the switch (except for Power LED) or all Remote Port Selector (RPS) LEDs flash constantly when a chassis intrusion, such as the cover being removed is detected. The Intrusion Detection Feature is an always‐on function. If all front panel LEDs on the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch (except for power LED) flash continuously, all Remote Port Selector (RPS) LEDs flash, or either enclosure appears to be breached, avoid using this product and contact your IOGEAR dealer. Administrator Functions Administrator functions of IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch enable authorized administrators to configure the switch, configure user authenticated device filters, and audit log data generated by the Secure KVM Switch. Please refer to the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch Administrator’s Guide for detail. ... -
Page 14: Setup For Port Authentication Utility
The reset of the whitelist and blacklist assigned by the Secure KVM administrator function does not affect the whitelist and blacklist uploaded by the Port Authentication Utility. ‐ With the Port Authentication Utility, when a device is assigned to both the blacklist and whitelist, the device will be treated as blacklisted (Device Filtering Rule: blacklist always has higher priority over whitelist). ‐ The CAC port does not support USB hub. The USB hub cannot be added to whitelist/blacklist via either administrator functions or IOGEAR Port Authentication Utility. Setup for Port Authentication Utility This section assists with installation and setting up for the Port Authentication Utility. Only authorized administrators are allowed to perform the installation and operate the Port Authentication Utility. IOGEAR Port Authentication Utility supports Microsoft Windows®8 and higher. 1. Install IOGEAR Port Authentication Utility to a separate secure source computer following the Installation instruction. This separate secure source computer is for management only and has its own monitor, keyboard, and mouse connected for installation and operation. Power off this separate source PC after Port authentication Utility installation. 2. Connect a qualified monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch’s console section. (Please refer to the Secure KVM User Manual for details). 3. Connect the separate secure source computer (with IOGEAR Port Authentication Utility previously installed) to Port 1 (demonstrated below) of the Secure KVM Switch Port section via USB B‐to‐A cable of the KVM cable sets. 4. Power on the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch, then power on the separate source computer (with Port Authentication Utility installed) connected to Port 1. The IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch will switch to Port 1 after a successful self‐ test. 5. Use the monitor, keyboard, and mouse from the source computer to operate IOGEAR Port Authentication Utility. ... -
Page 15: Port Authentication Utility Operation
Port Authentication Utility Operation After the separate secure computer and IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch are ready, open the Port Authentication Utility installed on the separate secure computer. 1. The administrator will be prompted to enter the default password when Port Authentication Utility is opened for the first‐time. The default password for first‐time Port Authentication Utility is: abcd@XYZ#1357! The password is case‐sensitive 2. After the first‐time successful password input, the administrator will be prompted to change the password. 15 ... - Page 16 The new password is case‐sensitive. For maximum security, the new password must contain: At least 8 characters in length, but no longer than 22 characters b. A minimum of 1 lower case letter and, A minimum of 1 upper case letter and, d. A minimum of 1 numeric character and, e. A minimum of 1 special character. ATTENTION Do not use the default password for your new password. This password is for Port Authentication Utility only. Do not use the same password for Administrator Logon functions. The password for the Port Authentication Utility can be changed anytime via the password change option in the menu. After the new password has been confirmed, the administrator can create a new filter list or open an existing filter list. 3. Port Authentication Utility Interface The filter list contains a Blacklist and a Whitelist. The Port Authentication Utility’s interface allows administrators to add, remove, or edit filtering rule entries to the Blacklist or Whitelist. d. KVM Connection Status a. Menu Blacklist and Whitelist Command b. Blacklist Area Whitelist command b. Whitelist Area 16 ...
- Page 17 Menu The drop‐down menu provides options to create new blacklist or whitelist filter, save an edited filter, open / import an existing filter from the source computer, or update the Secure KVM Switch filter. A password change option is also available. b. Blacklist and Whitelist Area Filtering rules added to the Blacklist or Whitelist will be displayed in these areas. Blacklist and Whitelist Command Area By clicking on the “Add” or “Delete” icons, the administrator can add new rules to, or delete selected rules from the Blacklist or Whitelist Area. d. KVM Connection Status This area shows the KVM connection status. 4. Editing the Blacklist and Whitelist The Port Authentication Utility enables authorized administrators to edit the filtering rules to block (Blacklist) or to allow (Whitelist) specific USB devices connected to the USB CAC Port on the Secure KVM Switch. A filtering rule is defined by USB (Base) Class ID, Sub‐Class, Protocol, VID (device Vendor ID), and PID (device Product ID) of a USB device. For example, a Base Class ID of a Smart Card device is 0Bh. Base Class Sub‐Class Protocol Device 0Bh xxh xxh Smart Card device By completing the Class ID, Sub‐Class, Protocol, VID and PID field of a filtering rule, the administrator can assign this filtering rule to the Blacklist or the Whitelist to block or allow a USB device. When adding the value to Class, Sub‐Class, Protocol, PID or VID field, the last digit “h” can be ignored. For example, when adding “0Bh” to the Class ID field, just type “0B”. ...
- Page 18 Manually type the value for the Class ID, Sub Class, Protocol, VID, and PID fields. For the PID value, 4 digits are required. A wildcard character asterisk “*” can be used in the field to represent one or more other characters. For example, the PID filtering rule (5***) below would include all the devices whose PID starts with a 5. Class ID Sub Class Protocol VID PID 0B 11 22 1234 5*** The filtering rule below includes all the devices whose PID starts with 5 and ends with 1 Class ID Sub Class Protocol VID PID 0B 11 22 1234 5**1 A short description can be added to Description field to describe the device. After finishing a filter rule entry, click the “+” icon on the right to add another filter rule. Click on the recycle bin icon to discard an entry. Click “Done” button after editing all the entries. The added filtering rules will be added to Blacklist area. 18 ...
- Page 19 Add another filtering rule Delete this filtering rule Filtering rules added and listed in the Blacklist area can be edited, deleted, or moved to the Whitelist. Delete selected entries Move to Whitelist Edit this Filtering Rule Check to select an entry to be deleted Delete this Filtering Rule Delete selected entries Move to Whitelist Edit this Filtering Rule Check to allow the device to specific ports Delete this Filtering Rule Check to select an entry to be deleted The Administrator can use the same approach to add filtering rules to the Whitelist. 19 ...
- Page 20 If a device is added to the Blacklist, it will be blocked from all Secure KVM Switch ports If a device is added to the Whitelist, it can be allowed from the ports specifically assigned by the administrator. Blacklist filtering rules always supersede the Whitelist filtering rules. A maximum of 32 filtering rules can be added to the Blacklist, and another maximum of 32 filtering rules can be assigned to the Whitelist. b. Retrieving the USB device value from the device on the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch USB CAC Port In addition to manually typing the value to each filtering rule, administrators can retrieve the USB device information from the USB device connected to the Secure KVM Switch USB CAC Port Before retrieving the USB value from the USB CAC Port device, connect the USB device to the Secure KVM Switch’s USB CAC port. When the USB device has been connected to the USB CAC Port, use the Secure KVM Switch’s console keyboard to: (a) Press and hold down the Ctrl key (b) Press the F12 key: [Ctrl+F12] (c) First, release the F12 key, followed by the Ctrl key (d) Press and release the [U] key, and then press and release [Enter] Please make sure not to exceed 2 seconds between each key The combination of key strokes enables the Secure KVM Switch to be ready for the Administrator Logon authentication and Administrator’s retrieval of the device info from the USB CAC Port. To add the values of the USB device from the USB CAC Port to filtering rules, click the “+” icon in the command area, and choose “Read from KVM” 20 ...
- Page 21 Administrators will be prompted to input Administrator Logon User name and password authentication ATTENTION The User Name and Password here refers to the ID and Password for Administrator Logon functions. Please refer to IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch Administrator’s Guide for detail With 3 (three) failed attempts to logon, the Administrator Logon mode will be terminated automatically. Access to the Administrator Logon mode will blocked for 15 minutes With 9 (nine) failed attempts to logon, the Secure KVM Switch will become inoperable permanently. If this happens, please remove it from service immediately and contact your IOGEAR dealer. After a successful Administrator Logon authentication, the values of USB device connected to IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch’s USB CAC Port will be displayed in the filtering rule entry. The Administrator can continue to edit this entry or move on to the Blacklist or Whitelist work area. The Administrator Logon session terminates automatically after the value of the device on the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch USB CAC port is successfully retrieved. 5. Upload the Filtering List Administrator can upload the Filtering List when finished with Filter list editing. Before uploading the Filtering list, Administrator should make the Secure KVM Switch ready for connection. Use the Secure KVM Switch’s console keyboard to i. Press and hold down the Ctrl key ii. Press and hold down the F12 key: [Ctrl+F12] iii. First, release the F12 key, followed by the Ctrl key iv. Press and release the [U] key, then press and release [Enter] Please make sure not to exceed 2 seconds between each key The Secure KVM will be ready for the Filtering list upload. ...
- Page 22 After choosing “Upload to KVM” option, Administrator will be prompted to input user name and password authentication. ATTENTION The User Name and Password here refers to the ID and Password for Administrator Logon functions. Please refer to IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch Administrator’s Guide for detail With 3 (three) failed attempts to logon, the Administrator Logon mode will be terminated automatically. Access to the Administrator Logon mode will blocked for 15 minutes. With 9 (nine) failed attempts to logon, the Secure KVM Switch will become inoperable permanently. If this happens, please remove it from service immediately and contact your IOGEAR dealer. 22 ...
- Page 23 After a successful Administrator Logon authentication, the Filter list will upload to the Secure KVM Switch. The Secure KVM Switch will allow or block USB devices connected to the USB CAC port based on the updated Blacklist and Whitelist. The Administrator Logon session terminates automatically after the filtering list is updated. To make the updated filtering list take effect, remove the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch from the installation and power cycle the Secure KVM Switch. ATTENTION The Blacklist and Whitelist defined by the Administrator Logon Functions always supersedes the filtering list created by the Port Authentication Utility. The administrator should make sure that there is no conflict when editing device entries. The updated filtering list will overwrite the one previously uploaded to the Secure KVM Switch. A 2‐port based Filtering list can only be uploaded to 2‐Port Secure KVM models. (4‐Port list to 4‐Port models; 8‐Port list to 8‐Port models). An error message shows up when uploading the wrong filtering list. The only way to clear the Blacklist and Whitelist updated by the Port Authentication Utility is for the administrator to perform “Reset KVM to Default” (This Reset KVM to Default also clears the Blacklist and Whitelist created by the Secure KVM administrator functions. Please refer to the IOGEAR Administrator’s Guide for more details.) 6. Create, Save, Open, and Import a Filtering List More filtering list operations options are available from the drop‐down menu 23 ...
- Page 24 New Use this option to create a new filtering list. When creating a new filtering list, follow the instructions in the Port Authentication Utility to choose a proper model type (2, 4, or 8‐Port model) for the filtering list. b. Save The administrator can save a Filtering list and edit it later. All saved Filtering list will be protected by a password. When saving a filtering list, the administrator will be prompted to assign a password to the file. The password is case‐sensitive. Do not use the same password as the Administrator Logon Functions or Port Authentication Utility. After assigning the password, the administrator will be prompted to enter the filename, and choose a folder on the source computer to save the filtering list. Open The administrator can open a previously saved filtering list and continue with the editing. When opening a saved filtering list, the administrator will be prompted to input the password created for the file. d. Import The administrator can import filtering rule entries of a previously saved filtering list to a current filtering list. When importing a saved filtering list, the administrator will be prompted to input password for the file to be imported. If the administrator is editing a 2‐Port filtering list, the filtering list to be imported must also be a 2‐Port based list. 7. Changing Password The administrator can change the password for the Port Authentication utility anytime. Choose the “Change Password” option in the drop‐down menu to change the password. The new password is case‐sensitive. For maximum security, the new password should contain, At least 8 characters in length, but no longer than 22 characters b. A minimum of 1 lower case letter and, A minimum of 1 upper case letter and, 24 ...
- Page 25 d. A minimum of 1 numeric character and, e. A minimum of 1 special character. 8. Exit the Port Authentication Utility Choose the “Exit” option in the menu to exit Port Authentication Utility 25 ...
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Page 26: Appendix
Appendix Appendix General Safety Instructions This product is for indoor use only. Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers. The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation*. To ensure reliable operation, and to protect against overheating, the cabinet must never be blocked or covered. The device should never be placed on a soft surface (bed, sofa, rug, etc.) as this will block its ventilation openings*. Placing the device without slots or openings on a soft surface will affect the heat dissipation. The device should not be placed in a built‐in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided. Never spill liquid of any kind on the device. Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. The device is designed for IT power distribution systems with 230V phase‐to‐phase voltage. To prevent damage to your installation, it is important that all devices are properly grounded. The device is equipped with a 3‐wire grounding type plug. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding‐type plug. Always follow your local / national wiring codes. ... -
Page 27: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or update. For further inquiries, please contact your direct vendor. This Secure KVM carries a 4 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please visit https://www.iogear.com/support/warranty Register your IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch online at https://www.iogear.com/register For further assistance with IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch series, please contact IOGEAR Technical Support department at GovSupport@iogear.com 27 ... - Page 28 www.iogear.com ©2021 IOGEAR® All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. ...