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- Page 1 AutoView Wireless ® Installer/User Guide...
- Page 2 INSTRUCTIONS This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dan- gerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni- tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
- Page 3 ® Wireless Installer/User Guide Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There and AutoView are registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. 2004 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Page 4 USA Notification Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursu- ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Compatibility with peripherals ... 2 Safety Precautions ... 2 Chapter 2: Installation ... 3 Getting Started ... 3 Installing an AutoView Wireless Switch ... 3 Chapter 3: Basic Operations... 7 Powering the AutoView Wireless Switch ... 7 LEDs ... 7 The AutoView Wireless On-Screen Display ... - Page 6 Appendices... 19 Appendix A: Technical Specifications ... 19 Appendix B: Technical Support ... 21 Appendix C: Troubleshooting ... 22 Appendix D: Standards-based Technology... 25...
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Page 7: List Of Figures
LIST OF FIGU RES List of Figures Figure 2.1: AutoView Wireless Receiver Installation Example ... 4 Figure 2.2: AutoView Wireless Transmitter Installation Example... 5 Figure 3.1: Transmitter LEDs ... 7 Figure 3.2: The OSD Main Menu ... 9 Figure 3.3: The Link Status Window ... 12 Figure 3.4: The Versions Window ... -
Page 8: List Of Tables
LIST OF TABLES List of Tables Table 3.1: LED Conditions ... 7 Table 3.2: Channel Status States ... 10 Table A.1: AutoView Wireless Switch Specifications ... 19 Table C.1: AutoView Wireless Switch Troubleshooting ... 22... -
Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Overview
The wireless transmitter(s) and receiver(s) are the building blocks for a user-definable 2 x 8 KVM switch or 1 x 8 video broadcasting solution. The firmware features a user-friendly On- Screen Display (OSD) for managing connectivity, making adjustments and tuning the video settings. -
Page 10: Compatibility With Peripherals
For best results, they should be on the same circuit. • Use only Avocent-supplied cable to connect computers and KVM switches. Avocent warran- ties do not apply to damage resulting from user-supplied cable. To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment, please observe the following precautions: •... -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Installation
Follow the step-by-step procedures listed in the To connect a computer and To connect a user sections to properly install your new wireless KVM switch system. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment - Disconnect the power from the unit by unplugging the power supply from the electrical outlet. -
Page 12: Figure 2.1: Autoview Wireless Receiver Installation Example
Ensure that the video setting of the computer you are about to attach is 1024 x 768, 800 x 600 or 640 x 480 at 60 Hz refresh rate. Power down each computer that will be part of your AutoView Wireless switch system. Unplug the peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor and speakers with built-in amplifiers, if applicable) from the first computer. -
Page 13: Figure 2.2: Autoview Wireless Transmitter Installation Example
AutoView Wireless switch. NOTE: The transmitter must be powered up before the computer. NOTE: Use only an Avocent-supplied power supply. Power up your computer. 10. Repeat this step for each computer that you wish to attach. - Page 14 11. Repeat these steps for each additional switch that you wish to attach. NOTE: Once you have selected a KVM switch from the AutoView Wireless OSD, you will need to activate OSD for the switch to connect to attached computers. To avoid confusion, the attached KVM switch should have an...
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Page 15: Table 3.1: Led Conditions
CHAPTER Basic Operations Powering the AutoView Wireless Switch To power the AutoView Wireless switch: Complete all of the installation steps in Chapter 2. Power up the AutoView Wireless transmitters and wait for the LED mark S2 to illuminate. Power up the monitors attached to the AutoView Wireless receivers. -
Page 16: The Autoview Wireless On-Screen Display
Setup allows you to configure your AutoView Wireless switch. Refresh updates the status of all transmitters and the Commands option displays link status information, the strength of the wireless signal and your current firmware version. -
Page 17: Computer Access Modes
When you select your computer after clicking the P radio button, no other user station in the system can switch to your selected computer. If another user initiates a channel change to your private channel, access will be denied. You may take your channel out of Private mode by switching to... -
Page 18: Table 3.2: Channel Status States
For more information, see Fine Tuning the Image Settings later in this chapter. NOTE: When the OSD is not active, users may also scroll through the available computers by pressing and holding the Ctrl key and pressing the Up and Down Arrows to switch. Scanning In Scan mode, multiple computers may be monitored in sequence. -
Page 19: Changing A User Password
Scanning your system In Scan mode, the switch automatically scans from port to port (computer to computer). You can scan up to 16 computers, specifying which computers to scan and the number of seconds that each computer will display. The scanning order is determined by placement of the computer in the list. -
Page 20: Displaying Version Information
AutoView Wireless Installer/User Guide When optimizing video, best results can be obtained by displaying a fixed image on screen during the optimization process. To optimize video automatically: Activate the OSD. Click Auto Setup. This will automatically optimize your video setup parameters. Changes will be saved automatically. -
Page 21: Changing The Video Mode
Figure 3.4: The Versions Window Changing the Video Mode The AutoView Wireless switch can be configured to assign bandwidth according to your particular installation. Two modes are available: Computer and DVD. Computer mode uses minimal video bandwidth and is useful for KVM installations. DVD mode applies more bandwidth to video, allowing a smoother, more stable screen for video broadcast configurations. - Page 22 AutoView Wireless Installer/User Guide...
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Page 23: Chapter 4: Login Security
NOTE: When security is enabled, only the Admin may access the Security menu. Enabling Login Security The AutoView Wireless switch ships with login security disabled by default. Until login security is enabled, all users have Admin access. Once login security has been enabled, there are two levels of access: Admin and user. -
Page 24: User Maintenance
AutoView Wireless Installer/User Guide NOTE: The default Admin password is blank. When you are prompted for a password, press Enter. User Maintenance The AutoView Wireless switching system can support up to eight user logins including the Admin user. Each user is identified by a unique name and password. Adding users, as well as deleting and editing users once they are configured, is performed through the Security menu and requires that the user be logged in as Admin. -
Page 25: Computer Maintenance
Type the new name for the computer in the provided blank and click Save or Cancel. AES Key Maintenance The AutoView Wireless switch uses an encryption system called AES, which uses a 128 bit key for added security. All transmitted data is encrypted with AES. It is not possible to form a link between a transmitter and receiver unless their AES keys match. -
Page 26: Figure 4.2: Editing An Aes Key
AutoView Wireless Installer/User Guide Figure 4.2: Editing an AES Key WARNING: Incorrectly changing AES keys can cause transmitters to cease communications. To delete an EID and AES key from the list: Disconnect from the transmitter if you are currently connected. From the AESKey menu, click the EID that you wish to delete. -
Page 27: Table A.1: Autoview Wireless Switch Specifications
APP ENDICE S Appendices Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table A.1: AutoView Wireless Switch Specifications Mechanical Height Width Depth Weight Environmental/Power Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Power Supply Multimedia Video Link Performance 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768 Video Link Compatibility VGA, SVGA, XGA... - Page 28 AutoView Wireless Installer/User Guide Table A.1: AutoView Wireless Switch Specifications (Continued) Radio (Continued) Range Security Safety and EMC Standards XGA video resolution to 100 feet AES encryption with 802.1x authentication FCC Class A, UL, cUL...
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Page 29: Appendix B: Technical Support
Appendix B: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you encounter with your Avocent product. If an issue should develop, follow the steps below for the fastest possible service: Check the Troubleshooting section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by follow- ing the procedures outlined. -
Page 30: Appendix C: Troubleshooting
No mouse and/or keyboard operation from peripherals attached to transmitter No video on monitor attached to receiver Verify that the green LED on the separate Avocent-supplied power supply is illuminated, indicating that the power supply is plugged in correctly. Ensure that the power cable from the Avocent-supplied power supply is securely plugged into the AutoView Wireless transmitter or AutoView Wireless receiver unit. - Page 31 Wireless receiver are illuminated a short period of time after power up (within 30 seconds). If two LEDs are not illuminated, the unit is not functioning correctly. Please contact Avocent Technical Support. No mouse and/or keyboard operation from peripherals attached to receiver Ensure that the mouse and keyboard operation cables are connected to the correct PS/2 ports on the AutoView Wireless receiver.
- Page 32 AutoView Wireless Installer/User Guide Table C.1: AutoView Wireless Switch Troubleshooting (Continued) Poor video quality on monitor attached to receiver Slow response from peripherals attached to AutoView Wireless receiver Ensure that the video cable from the monitor is securely plugged in to the correct connector on the AutoView Wireless receiver.
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Page 33: Appendix D: Standards-Based Technology
Appendices Appendix D: Standards-based Technology The AutoView Wireless transmitter and receiver utilize a proprietary design based on the 802.11a standard. The IEEE 802.11a standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 5 GHz band, utilizing Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technology. - Page 34 AutoView Wireless Installer/User Guide...
- Page 35 Avocent Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Additionally, all Avocent products carry an unconditional thirty-day satisfaction guarantee. If, for any reason, you are dissatisfi...
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