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KVM Conf iguration
The N2151 Encoders and N2251 Decoders are KVM-capable. By default, USB connections are enabled and configured to follow
video switching.
Basic Setup
Follow these steps for basic KVM configuration:
1.
On the N2151 Encoder, connect the USB Mini-B port to the computer to be controlled.
2.
Connect the computer's video output to the Encoder's HDMI IN port.
3.
On the N2251 Decoder, connect the HDMI OUT to the display.
4.
Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the Decoder's USB Standard-A ports (they can be plugged into either port).
NOTE: For wireless devices, simply plug the wireless signal receivers into these ports.
5.
Using N-Able, click the Unit Management tab.
6.
Click the Auto Discover button to discover your new devices (if you have not already done so).
7.
Once discovery is complete (and you see the new units listed in N-Able), click the Video Matrix tab.
8.
On the matrix, click the intersecting cell for the desired Encoder/Decoder streaming combination.
9.
Click the Take button to make the change to your matrix. The cell button turns green to indicate the connection was
successful.
WARNING: You must assign KVM passwords to your Encoders and Decoders (as well as change the default login password from
admin/password) in order for your system to be secure.
Video/USB Switching Options
USB Follows Video: By default, units can be switched using N-Able without modifying the configuration. When you switch video
streams (using the matrix) the USB functionality will follow the video.
Independent USB Switching: Use N-Able's USB Matrix tab to switch USB control (without affecting video).
Independent Video Switching: To switch video streams without affecting USB control, first select N-Able > Settings from N-Able's
main menu. When the N-Able Settings dialog box is displayed, disable the USB follows Video switching for KVM units. Now you can
use the Video Matrix to switch video streams only.
Advanced KVM Setup (With Added Security Features)
You can configure devices for more advanced KVM operation on the Encoder and Decoder using N-Able's KVM Wizard. To access
the wizard, select Tools > KVM Wizard from the N-Able main menu (as shown below in
KVM Wizard
FIG. 17
The following table describes some of the more advanced functionality.
Passwords and Permission Levels
Option
Permission Levels
KVM Encoders
table
Passwords
Import and export
KVM CSV f iles
N2151/N2251 User Manual
Description
Determines which Decoders can communicate with which Encoders. A Decoder must have a permission level that is
equal to or greater than the Encoder in order for communication to be successful.
Use the KVM Encoders table (on the Decoder's KVM page) to:
• Let the Decoder know the Encoder passwords it needs to establish communication.
• Add/remove Encoders from the Decoder's list.
By default, KVM streams are encrypted with a common password. You can change the password on the Settings
page of the Encoder. If you change Encoder passwords, you will need to supply the new information to the Decoders
to allow communication to continue.
A Decoder only receives password information for the Encoders on the network that have been associated with that
Decoder.
Multiple Encoders and Decoders can be configured from a single CSV file (which is generated using the KVM Wizard
in N-Able). Once all changes are made, upload the file to each unit using its KVM page.Click the Choose File button,
browse to the CSV file you exported from the wizard, and click the Upload button.
Installing and Configuring Your AV Equipment
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