Introduction - Black Box ACR2004A User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Wizard IP
from Black Box. This intelligent product
delivers straightforward setup, secure
operation and the ability to fully control
one or more computers from almost
anywhere.
Remote control via a network
connection is nothing new and
software-only solutions to facilitate this
are commonplace. However, they all
present two major drawbacks: a) Special
software must be used on all of the
computers involved, especially the host,
and b) if that host ceases to operate, the
remote user is powerless to intervene.
Wizard IP is different and requires only
the remote system(s) to run a small
utility. The host system can run its usual
operating system completely unchanged
and needs only to be connected (via its
keyboard, video and mouse ports) to the
compact Wizard IP box.
It is this external connection to the
Wizard IP that keeps the remote user in
control. Even in the midst of a system
crash, the remote user can still view the
host's condition as if sitting next to it.
Additionally, when the power switch
option is employed, a host system can be
remotely rebooted, no matter how badly
it has locked-up.
Wizard IP really starts to excel when it
is hooked to a suitable KVM switch.
Then its robust, secure and adaptable
operation is available across up to 128
separate host systems.
Four simultaneous remote users
Wizard IP can support four remote users at
any one time. All of these may be connected
via the IP network port or one may be linked
via the modem/ISDN channel.
IP network/
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The IP port allows direct
connection to an Ethernet-based
local network and from there
onto the wider Internet, as
required.
Alternatively, the robust Wizard
IP security system will allow
direct connection to the outside
world.
One host or many
On its own, the Wizard IP provides remote
access to one host computer system. However,
when linked to a suitable KVM switch, the
remote user(s) can easily control up to 128
separate host systems.
Modem/ISDN port
Modem or ISDN
This port offers a
connection option that
can be used alongside,
or instead of, the IP
network link. It also
offers a backup route
Modem or ISDN
should the network fail.
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Main KVM connection
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KVM switch
Local user
The console port allows
control of the system(s) by
a keyboard, video monitor
and mouse connected
directly to the Wizard IP.
Power switch
Optional power control
Wizard IP provides the
opportunity to attach one
or more power switches.
These control the supply
to the host system(s) and
allow the remote user to
hard reset any system that
has suffered a failure.
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