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NETWORK 1275 Danner Dr TECHNOLOGIES Aurora, OH 44202 INCORPORATED www.networktechinc.com UNIMUX-USBV-2 2-Port USB KVM Switch Installation and Operation Manual Tel:330-562-7070 Fax:330-562-1999 UNIMUX Series MAN027 Rev Date 2/15/2007...
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Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202. CHANGES The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
INSTALLATION... 3 Connect User Devices ... 3 Connect to a CPU... 4 Power Up ... 5 Limitations... 5 USING THE NTI SWITCH... 6 CPU Select ... 6 Keyboard Control... 6 Command Mode ... 7 Scan Mode... 8 Broadcast Mode... 8 Normal Mode ...
M is an abbreviation for meters MM indicates male-to-male connector Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) in the US and Canada or (330) 562-7070 (worldwide).
1. 5VDC- connection jack for the AC adapter 2. USB DEVICES- USB type A female receptacles- for connection of user USB device(s) 3. CPU Status/Mode LEDs- for visual indication of switch connection between the user and a specific CPU as well as mode status 4.
NTI UNIMUX 2-PORT USB KVM SWITCH INSTALLATION Connect User Devices It is not necessary to turn OFF power to either of the CPUs that will be connected to the UNIMUX-USBV-2 before connecting or disconnecting any cables. NOTE: If a CPU needs to identify a keyboard, it will be necessary to power ON the CPU after it is connected to the UNIMUX-USBV-2 and only after the keyboard is connected and the UNIMUX-USBV-2 is powered ON.
NTI UNIMUX 2-PORT USB KVM SWITCH Connect to a CPU Using a USB-AB-x-MM cable connect the USB type A device port of a USB CPU to the USB type B port labeled "CPU 1" on the UNIMUX-USBV-2. Using a VEXT-xx-MM connect the video port of the same USB CPU connected in step 5 to the female 15HD port labeled "VIDEO 1"...
Power Up The UNIMUX-USBV-2 USB KVM switch can be powered at any time. The CPUs can be powered at any time although if a CPU needs a keyboard and/or mouse at power-ON it should be powered after connecting to and powering-ON the UNIMUX-USBV-2.
NTI UNIMUX 2-PORT USB KVM SWITCH USING THE NTI SWITCH The NTI UNIMUX-USBV-2 can be operated by the CPU SELECT button on the side of the switch or by keyboard control. CPU Select • Pressing the CPU SELECT button on the UNIMUX-USBV-2 will toggle between CPU 1 and CPU 2 which connects the selected CPU to the user's keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
Select a specific country code for the keyboard Print the code (This will print the version of the code in the KEEMUX-USBV-2U switch to a text editor window for use when troubleshooting the switch) version to a text editor Configure port to connect...
NTI UNIMUX 2-PORT USB KVM SWITCH Scan Mode Scan Mode is indicated by a flashing CPU port LED. In Scan Mode the switch scans back and forth between ports making the CPU connected to the port with the flashing LED active.
NTI UNIMUX 2-PORT USB KVM SWITCH KEYBOARD FEATURES The keyboard configuration of each CPU is saved in the NTI UNIMUX-USBV-2. For example, if the CPU attached to Port 2 had CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK selected the last time that CPU was accessed, then they will automatically be set when that CPU is accessed again.
NTI UNIMUX 2-PORT USB KVM SWITCH Figure 5- Keyboard configurations International Sun Keyboards The UNIMUX-USBV-2 can recognize international layouts for Sun keyboards. follow this procedure: 1. Disconnect the CPU from the UNIMUX-USBV-2 2. Connect the international keyboard to be used to the UNIMUX-USBV-2 3.
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NTI UNIMUX 2-PORT USB KVM SWITCH It is also possible to configure the UNIMUX-USBV-2 to emulate a specific international Sun keyboard regardless of what actual keyboard is connected. This is recommended when the CPU needs the layout code (i.e. a SUN CPU) and the keyboard doesn't have an explicit layout code (i.e.
NTI UNIMUX 2-PORT USB KVM SWITCH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS USB Type B USB Type A Pin # Signal Pin # +VCC - DATA +DATA Mating face of a USB Type B Female NOTE: UNIMUX-USBV-2 is fully compliant with USB standards (1.0, 1.1) TROUBLESHOOTING Verify all cables are securely connected and that the installation procedure was carefully followed.
NTI UNIMUX 2-PORT USB KVM SWITCH INDEX Broadcast Mode, 8 cables, 1 Command Mode, 6 country code, 11 CPUs supported, 1 devices supported, 1 hot plugged, 5 keyboard translations, 9 keyboards- international, 10 WARRANTY INFORMATION The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is two (2) years from the date of purchase. Please contact Network Technologies Inc at (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) or (330) 562-7070 or visit our website at information regarding repairs and/or returns.
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