SecureLinx Spider Duo QUICK START GUIDE CONTENTS Overview ......................... 2 What’s In The Box......................3 Installation and Network Settings ..............3-6 Spider Duo Web Configuration ................7-9 Target Computer Setup ..................9-10 Client System Requirements ..................10 Connection to Target Computer and Basic Operation......11-12 Exit and Logout ......................13...
Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e SecureLinx Spider Duo OVERVIEW SecureLinx Spider Duo The SecureLinx Spider Duo is a distributed KVM/IP device designed to securely ™ provide monitoring and control of one (target) computer system locally and by one or more remote users.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX In addition to the Spider Duo distributed KVM/IP module, the box contains the following items: • Local KVM cable • Computer input cable • Mounting kit • Quick Start Guide • CD-ROM containing documentation and utilities •...
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Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e SecureLinx Spider Duo INSTALLATION AND NETWORK SETTINGS CONTINUED Ethernet and Power Port 10/100 Power Ethernet (RJ45) Spider Duo LED indicators...
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INSTALLATION AND NETWORK SETTINGS CONTINUED 1. Plug the RJ45 end of the included serial cable into the Spider Duo’s serial port. Plug the DB9F end into the serial (COM) port of a PC/laptop running a terminal emulation (e.g. HyperTerminal). The default serial port settings are 9600 bits per second, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.
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Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e SecureLinx Spider Duo INSTALLATION AND NETWORK SETTINGS CONTINUED Welcome! Choose a command for the following features: -Initial IP configuration: "config". -Reset device: "reset". [172.18.100.17 spider]>...
SPIDER DUO WEB CONFIGURATION 1. Access the Spider Duo over the network using a favorite web browser by entering https:// for a secure SSL connection or http:// for an insecure connection and its IP address in the address bar. 2. Enter your user name (default is sysadmin) and password (default is PASS) at the prompt.
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Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e SecureLinx Spider Duo SPIDER DUO WEB CONFIGURATION CONTINUED 3. The following are a few key configurations: Keyboard/Mouse: a. Select InterfacesgKeyboard/Mouse from the web page. b. To change the target interface keyboard/mouse settings from the default (Auto) to force PS/2 or USB target interface, select the appropriate option from the Host Interface drop-down menu.
SPIDER DUO WEB CONFIGURATION CONTINUED Performance: a. Select InterfacesgKVM Console Settings from the web page. b. If necessary, under Transmission Encoding, modify the video compression levels and color depth for slower connections. TARGET COMPUTER SETUP The Spider Duo recognizes several varieties of video display formats with resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz.
Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e SecureLinx Spider Duo TARGET COMPUTER SETUP CONTINUED Use generic mouse drivers when using PS/2 mouse interface for optimum mouse control during remote sessions. Set the mouse pointer speed to a middle setting with no acceleration or snap-to effects.
CONNECTION TO TARGET COMPUTER AND BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Click the KVM Console link from the Home page to begin remote control of the attached target computer. Lantronix Spider Duo Remote Console Java applet launches in its own window (in front or behind the Spider Duo web browser).
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CONNECTION TO TARGET COMPUTER CONTINUED 2. To operate within the remote target system, move your mouse along the screen to the Lantronix Spider Duo Remote Console window. The mouse will navigate along the remote target system’s screen. 3. To optimize the picture, press the video adjustment icon in the top menu bar.
EXIT AND LOGOUT 1. To exit the Lantronix Spider Duo Remote Console, click the button to close the window. 2. To log out of the Spider Duo web page from the browser, click Logout. POWER CONTROL UNIT (PCU) The optional PCU can be used to remotely manage power of the target com- puter.
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Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e SecureLinx Spider Duo WHAT’S IN THE BOX In addition to the PCU module, the box contains the following items: • AC Power cord (input) •...
CONTACT INFORMATION For questions and technical support, please check our online knowledge base at www.lantronix.com/support Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618, USA Phone: (949) 453-3990 or Fax: (949) 453-3995 www.lantronix.com W W W. L A N T R O N I X . CO M...
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