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  • Page 1 KVM over IP CS1708i / CS1716i Full HD Version User Manual www.aten.com...

  • Page 2: Rohs

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 3: Sj/T 11364-2006

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual SJ/T 11364-2006 The following contains information that relates to China.

  • Page 4: User Information

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://support.aten.com North America http://www.aten-usa.com/product_registration Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number: International 886-2-8692-6959 China 86-400-810-0-810 Japan 81-3-5615-5811 Korea...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    © Copyright 2018 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Date: 2018-05-23 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CS1708i.........
  • Page 7 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Powering Up ..........21 Chapter 3.
  • Page 8 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Windows Client AP Login ........51 The Windows Client AP Connection Screen.
  • Page 9 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Status..........93 Associated Link .
  • Page 10 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Chapter 10. Overview..........139 Browser GUI .
  • Page 11 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Configure ..........163 Events .
  • Page 12 CS1708i ........

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual About this Manual This user manual is provided to help you get the most from your CS1708i / CS1716i system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

  • Page 14: Terminology

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Chapter 13, Port Operation, provides detailed information on accessing and operating the devices connected to the CS1708i / CS1716i’s ports. Chapter 14, The Log Server, explains how to install and configure the Log Server. An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information regarding the CS1708i / CS1716i.

  • Page 15: Conventions

    For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers: International http://www.aten.com...
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  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Java 2 enabled operating systems. The client software allows operators to exchange keyboard, video and mouse signals with the computers attached to the CS1708i / CS1716i just as if they were present locally and working on the equipment directly. With the Panel Array feature, the video output of up to 8 or 16 computers can be displayed at the same time.
  • Page 18 For local access, the CS1708i / CS1716i supports resolutions of up to 2048 x 1536. For remote access, the switches support up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz / 24 bit color depth.

  • Page 19: Features

    Features  A single console controls up to 8 (CS1708i) or 16 (CS1716i) computers  Daisy chain up to 15 additional units – control up to 128 (CS1708i) or 256 (CS1716i) computers from a single console  Auto-sensing of station's position on daisy chained installations; no need for manual dip switch setting;...
  • Page 20 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual  Superior video quality – up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B for the local console; up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz / 24 bit color depth for remote sessions  Video DynaSync– stores the console monitor's EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to optimize display resolution ...

  • Page 21: Requirements

    General  For best results, we recommend that the computers used to access the CS1708i / CS1716i have at least a P III 1 GHz processor, and that their screen resolution is set to 1024 x 768  For best results, we recommend an Internet connection speed of at least 128 kbps ...

  • Page 22: Cables

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Cables Substandard cables might damage the connected devices or degrade overall performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout use the high quality custom cable sets described below. Function Length Part Number KVM switch to KVM switch 0.6 m...

  • Page 23: Browsers

    1. Introduction Browsers Supported browsers for users that log into the KVM On the NET switch include the following: Browser Version 9 and higher Macos 5.1.10 and higher Chrome 40 and higher Firefox 38 and higher Safari 5.1.7 and higher Opera 2015 and higher...

  • Page 24: Components

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Components Front Panel CS1708i 1&2 CS1716i 1&2...
  • Page 25 Lights to indicate that the switch is powered up and ready to operate. Station ID The CS1708i / CS1716i station ID is displayed here. If this is a single station installation (see page 19), or the first station of a daisy chained installation (see page 21), the switch has a station ID of 01.

  • Page 26: Rear Panel

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Rear Panel CS1708i 4 5 6 CS1716i...
  • Page 27 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. LAN Port The cable that connects the CS1708i / CS1716i to the Internet, LAN, or WAN plugs in here. The LED on the left side of the port indicates data transmission speed: Orange for 10 Mbps;...
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  • Page 29: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Overview For convenience and flexibility that allows mixing PS/2 and USB interfaces, as well as multiple platforms, the CS1708i / CS1716i design utilizes custom KVM cables that serve as intermediaries between the switch and the connected computers (refer to the Cable Connection Diagrams, on page 20).

  • Page 30: Stacking And Rack Mounting

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Stacking and Rack Mounting The CS1708i / CS1716i can be stacked on the desktop or rack mounted at the front or rear of the rack. The following sections take you through the procedures for each method.

  • Page 31: Rack Mounting - Front

    2. Hardware Setup Rack Mounting – Front 1. Remove the screws from the left and right sides of the switch (2 screws total) near the front of the switch. 2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides near the front of the unit.
  • Page 32 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 3. Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with the holes in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the front of the rack.

  • Page 33: Rack Mounting - Rear

    2. Hardware Setup Rack Mounting – Rear 1. Remove 1 screw each from the left and right sides of the switch (2 screws total) near the rear of the unit. 2. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips hex head screws supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into the sides near the rear of the unit.
  • Page 34 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 3. Place the KVM switch in the rack. Position it so that the holes in the mounting brackets line up with the holes in the rack. Secure the mounting brackets to the rear of the rack.

  • Page 35: Single Station Installation

    (See KVM Cable Installation Diagrams on the following page.) 4. Plug the power adapter cable into the CS1708i / CS1716i power jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC power source. After all the equipment has been connected up, power on the computers.

  • Page 36: Cable Connection Diagrams

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Cable Connection Diagrams Console Cable Installation Diagram PS/2 KVM Cable Installation Diagrams USB KVM Cable Connection PS/2 KVM Cable Connection...

  • Page 37: Daisy Chaining

    2. Use a daisy chain cable set (described in the Cables section, page 6), to connect the Chain Out port of the CS1708i / CS1716i to the Chain In port of the first chained unit. 3. To add additional switches to the chain, use daisy chain cable sets to connect the Chain Out port of the parent switch to the Chain In port of the child switch.
  • Page 38 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Daisy Chain Installation Diagram...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3. Basic Operation

    OSD/GUI The CS1708i / CS1716i provides two menu driven interfaces to the port selection procedure: A text-based OSD (On Screen Display), when you log in from a local console; and a GUI (Graphical User Interface) when you log in remotely over the Internet.

  • Page 40: Hot Plugging

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Hot Plugging The CS1708i / CS1716i supports hot plugging – components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables from the switch’s ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot...

  • Page 41: Port Id Numbering

    06. It’s Port ID would be: 12-06. Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off a CS1708i / CS1716i, do the following before restarting it: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the CS1708i / CS1716i.

  • Page 42: Usb Peripheral Devices

    The front panel USB port is available to connect a USB peripheral device (flash drive, CD-ROM drive, printer, etc.) to the CS1708i / CS1716i. Any computer connected to the CS1708i / CS1716i can access the USB peripheral on a one- at-a-time basis.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4. Osd Operation

    Chapter 4 OSD Operation Overview When setting up your CS1708i / CS1716i installation for the first time, we recommend doing it from the local console. OSD operation offers a menu driven On Screen Display (OSD) to handle computer control and switching operations.

  • Page 44: Manufacturing Number

    Manufacturing Number The “MFG Number” (Manufacturing Number) is an internal serial number used by ATEN’s factory and technical support staff to identify products. This number does not affect products’ warranty. If your product requires after-sales services, you may provide the MFG Number to ATEN’s sales or technical support staff to identify the product and model number.

  • Page 45: Osd Navigation

    4. OSD Operation OSD Navigation  To dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD window; or press [Esc].  To log out, click F8 at the top of the main screen, or press [F8]. ...

  • Page 46: Osd Functions

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you can rapidly switch to any port, scan selected ports, limit the list you wish to view, designate a port as a quick view port, create or edit a port name, or make OSD setting adjustments.

  • Page 47: F2: List

    4. OSD Operation F2: LIST This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays (lists) on the Main OSD Screen. Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that are listed on the Main OSD Screen. The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below.

  • Page 48: F3: Set

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual F3: SET This function allows the administrator and each user to set up his own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username that was provided during login.
  • Page 49 4. OSD Operation Setting Function SCAN–SKIP Selects which computers will be accessed under Skip Mode (see MODE F5: SKP, page 36), and Auto Scan Mode (see F7: SCAN, page 38). Choices are: see Access ALL - All the Ports which have been set Accessible ( page 99), POWERED ON - Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and are Powered On;...

  • Page 50: F4: Adm

    Setting Function SET IP This entry allows you to select whether to assign the CS1708i / ADDRESS CS1716i’s IP address dynamically (DHCP), or to give it a fixed IP address. Press [Space] to toggle between the choices.
  • Page 51 FIRMWARE In order to upgrade the CS1708i / CS1716i firmware (see UPGRADE page 142), you must first enable Firmware Upgrade mode with this setting.

  • Page 52: F5: Skp

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Setting Function KEYBOARD Sets the keyboard mapping for the computer keyboard attached to LANGUAGE the KVM port. To select a keyboard language, double click it, or use the navigation keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Enter].

  • Page 53: F6: Brc

    4. OSD Operation F6: BRC F6 is an administrator only function. When Broadcast (BRC) mode is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers on the installation. This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers, such as performing a system wide shutdown, installing or upgrading software, etc.

  • Page 54: F7: Scan

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual F7: SCAN This function (also referred to as Auto Scan Mode) allows you to automatically switch the KVM focus among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching manually.

  • Page 55: F8: Lout

    4. OSD Operation F8: LOUT Clicking the F8 field, or pressing [F8] logs you out of OSD control of the computers, and blanks the console screen. This is different from simply pressing [Esc] when you are at the main screen to deactivate the OSD. With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD, whereas with [Esc], all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD hotkey.

  • Page 56: Hotkey Operation

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Hotkey Operation Overview In addition to the OSD, the CS1708i / CS1716i also supports port control and configuration options directly from the keyboard with the use of hotkey combinations. Note: To use this function Hotkey Command Mode must be enabled.

  • Page 57: Invoking Hotkey Mode

    4. OSD Operation Invoking Hotkey Mode All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. Invoking Hotkey Mode takes three steps: 1. Hold down the Num Lock key; 2. Press and release the minus key; 3. Release the Num Lock key: [Num Lock] + [-];...

  • Page 58: Hotkey Port Control

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Hotkey Port Control Selecting the Active Port Each KVM port is assigned a Port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 25). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a Hotkey combination that specifies the Port ID of the KVM port that the computer is connected to.
  • Page 59 4. OSD Operation Auto Scan Mode Auto Scan Mode automatically switches among all the KVM ports that have been set as accessible under Scan–Skip Mode at regular intervals, so that their activity can be monitored automatically. (See SCAN–SKIP MODE, page 33.) To start Auto Scan Mode, do the following: 1.
  • Page 60 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long as you like – as opposed to auto scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval.

  • Page 61: Hotkey Configuration Operations

    Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper (see ACTIVATE BEEPER, page 35) can be hotkey toggled On and Off. When the beeper is set to On, the CS1708i / CS1716i beeps when it switches ports. To toggle the Beeper, do the following: 1.

  • Page 62: Setting The Port Operating System

    Sets the Port OS to Sun After pressing a function key you automatically exit Hotkey mode. Restore Default Values This administrator only hotkey restores the CS1708i / CS1716i default values (see RESTORE DEFAULT VALUES, page 35). To restore the default values, do the following: 1.

  • Page 63: Hotkey Summary Table

    4. OSD Operation Hotkey Summary Table The following table summarizes Hotkey operations on the CS1708i / CS1716i: [Num Lock] + [-] [A] [Enter] Invokes Auto Scan mode. When Auto Scan mode is in effect, [P] pauses auto-scanning. [Ctrl] + [F12]...
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  • Page 65: Chapter 5 Logging In

    Chapter 5 Logging In Overview The CS1708i / CS1716i can be accessed via its Graphical User Interface (GUI); and remotely from an Internet browser; a Windows application (AP) program; and a Java application (AP) program. No matter which access method you choose, the CS1708i / CS1716i switch’s authentication procedure requires you to submit a valid username and password.

  • Page 66: Browser Login

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Browser Login The CS1708i / CS1716i can be accessed via an Internet browser running on any platform. To access the switch, do the following: 1. Open the browser and specify the IP address of the switch you want to access in the browser's location bar.

  • Page 67: Windows Client Ap Login

    (although you initially download the Windows AP Client program from the browser page – see Chapter 12, Download). To connect to the CS1708i / CS1716i, go to the location on your hard disk that you downloaded the Windows AP Client program to, and double-click its icon (WinClient.exe).

  • Page 68: The Windows Client Ap Connection Screen

    Server List window. Server This area is used when you want to connect to a CS1708i / CS1716i at a remote location. You can drop down the IP list box and select an address from the list. If the address you want isn't listed, you can key in the target IP address in the IP field, and its port number in the Port field.

  • Page 69: Connecting - Windows Client Ap

    Chapter 5. Logging In Connecting – Windows Client AP To connect to a KVM over IP do the following:: 1. From the Server List box, double-click the device that you wish to connect to. – Or – Specify its IP address and port number in the Server IP and Port input boxes.

  • Page 70: Java Client Ap Login

    (although you initially download the Java AP Client program from the browser page – see Chapter 12, Download). To connect to the CS1708i / CS1716i, go to the location on your hard disk that you downloaded the Java AP Client program to, and double-click its icon (JavaClient.jar).

  • Page 71: The Java Client Ap Connection Screen

    Server List window. Server This area is used when you want to connect to a CS1708i / CS1716i at a remote location. You can drop down the IP list box and select an address from the list. If the address you want isn't listed, you can key in the target IP address in the IP field, and its port number in the Port field.

  • Page 72: Connecting - Java Client Ap

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Connecting – Java Client AP To connect to a KVM over IP do the following: 1. From the Server List box, double-click the device that you wish to connect to. – Or – Specify its IP address and port number in the Server IP and Port input boxes.

  • Page 73: Chapter 6. The User Interface

    The User Interface Overview Once you have successfully logged in, the CS1708i / CS1716i user interface Main Page appears. The look of the page varies slightly, depending on which method you used to log in. Each of the interfaces is described in the sections that follow.

  • Page 74: Page Components

    Help About provides information regarding the switch’s current firmware version. Logout Click this button to log out of your CS1708i / CS1716i session. Welcome Message If this function is enabled (see Welcome Message*, page 97), a welcome message displays here.

  • Page 75: The Tab Bar

    Icon Function Port Access: The Port Access page is used to access and control the devices on the CS1708i / CS1716i installation. This page is available to all users. User Management: The User Management page is used to create and manage Users and Groups. It can also be used to assign devices to them.

  • Page 76: The Ap Gui Main Page

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual The AP GUI Main Page With WinClient AP, and Java Client AP access, once users log in (see Logging In, page 49), the GUI Main Page comes up: The GUI Main Page is similar to that of the Web Browser. The differences between them are as follows: 1.

  • Page 77: The Control Panel

    Chapter 6. The User Interface The Control Panel WinClient Control Panel Since the WinClient Control Panel contains the most complete functionality, this section describes the WinClient Control Panel. Although the Java Control Panel does not enable all of the features that this one does, the functions that they do share are the same, and you can refer to the information described here when using it.
  • Page 78 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual  Right clicking in the text row area brings up a menu-style version of the toolbar. In addition, it allows you to select options for the Screen Mode, Zoom, and Mouse Pointer type. These functions are discussed in the sections that follow.

  • Page 79: Winclient Control Panel Functions

    Chapter 6. The User Interface WinClient Control Panel Functions The Control Panel functions are described in the table below. Icon Function This is a toggle. Click to make the Control Panel persistent – i.e., it always displays on top of other screen elements. Click again to have it display normally.
  • Page 80 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Click to toggle Automatic or Manual mouse sync. √  When the selection is Automatic, a green appears on the icon.  When the selection is Manual, a red X appears on the icon. See Mouse DynaSync Mode, page 82 for a complete explanation of this feature.
  • Page 81 Chapter 6. The User Interface These icons show the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock status of the remote computer.  When the lock state is On, the LED is bright green and the lock hasp is closed.  When the lock state is Off, the LED is dull green and the lock hasp is open.

  • Page 82: Macros

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Macros The Macros icon provides access to three functions found in the Macros dialog box: Hotkeys, User Macros, and System Macros. Each of these functions is described in the following sections. Hotkeys Various actions related to manipulating the remote server can be accomplished with hotkeys.
  • Page 83 Substitute Alt key Although all other keyboard input is captured and sent to the CS1708i / CS1716i switch, [Alt + Tab] and [Ctrl + Alt + Del] work on your local client computer. In order to implement their effects on the remote server, another key may be substituted for the Alt key.
  • Page 84 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual User Macros User Macros are created to perform specific actions on the remote server. To create the macro, do the following: 1. Select User Macros, then click Add. 2. In the dialog box that comes up, replace the “New Macro” text with a...
  • Page 85 Chapter 6. The User Interface 3. Click Record. The dialog box disappears, and a small panel appears at the top left of the screen: 4. Press the keys for the macro.  To pause macro recording, click Pause. To resume, click Pause again. ...
  • Page 86 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual 5. If you haven’t brought up the Show dialog, click Done when you have finished recording your macro. You return to the Macros dialog box with your macro key presses displayed in the Macro column: 6.
  • Page 87 Chapter 6. The User Interface After creating your macros, you can run them in any of three ways: 1. By using the hotkey (if one was assigned). 2. By opening the Macro List on the Control Panel and clicking the one you want (see page 64).
  • Page 88 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual  Search Search, at the bottom of the dialog box, lets you filter the list of macros that appear in the large upper panel for you to play or edit. Click a radio button to choose whether you want to search by name or by key;...

  • Page 89: Video Settings

    Chapter 6. The User Interface Video Settings Clicking the Hammer icon on the Control Panel brings up the Basic Video Settings dialog box. The options in this dialog box allow you to adjust the placement and picture quality of the remote screen on your monitor. Click Advanced for more options.
  • Page 90 Depending on the network bandwidth, a high value may adversely effect response time. Enable Refresh The CS1708i / CS1716i can redraw the screen every 1 to 99 seconds, eliminating unwanted artifacts from the screen. Select Enable Refresh and enter a number from 1 through 99. The CS1708i / CS1716i will redraw the screen at the interval you specify.
  • Page 91 Chapter 6. The User Interface Gamma Adjustment If it is necessary to correct the gamma level for the remote video display, use the Gamma function of the Video Adjustment dialog box.  Under Basic configuration, there are ten preset and four user-defined levels to choose from.

  • Page 92: The Message Board

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual The Message Board The CS1708i / CS1716i supports multiple user logins, which may cause access conflicts. To alleviate the problem, a message board has been provided, which allows users to communicate with each other: Button Bar The buttons on the Button Bar are toggles.

  • Page 93: Message Display Panel

    Chapter 6. The User Interface Message Display Panel Messages that users post to the board - as well as system messages - display in this panel. If you disable Chat, however, messages that get posted to the board won't appear. Compose Panel Key in the messages that you want to post to the board in this panel.

  • Page 94: Zoom

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Zoom The Zoom icon controls the zoom factor for the remote view window. Settings are as follows: Setting Description 100% Sizes and displays the remote view window at 100%. Sizes and displays the remote view window at 75%.

  • Page 95: The On-Screen Keyboard

    Chapter 6. The User Interface The On-Screen Keyboard The KVM over IP switch supports an on-screen keyboard, available in multiple languages, with all the standard keys for each supported language. Click this icon to pop up the on-screen keyboard: One of the major advantages of the on-screen keyboard is that if the keyboard languages of the remote and local systems aren’t the same, you don’t have to change the configuration settings for either system.

  • Page 96: Expanded Keyboard

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Expanded Keyboard To display/hide the expanded keyboard keys, click the arrow to the right of the language list arrow.

  • Page 97: Mouse Pointer Type

    Chapter 6. The User Interface Mouse Pointer Type KVM over IP switches offer a number of mouse pointer options when working in the remote display. Click this icon to select from the available choices: Note: 1. Before accessing a port, only Dual and Crosshairs are available for the Windows Viewers.

  • Page 98: Mouse Dynasync Mode

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Mouse DynaSync Mode Synchronization of the local and remote mouse pointers is accomplished either automatically or manually. Automatic Mouse Synchronization (DynaSync) Mouse DynaSync provides automatic locked-in synching of the remote and local mouse pointers – eliminating the need to constantly resync the two movements.

  • Page 99: Manual Mouse Synchronization

    Chapter 6. The User Interface Mac and Linux Considerations  For Mac OS versions 10.4.11 and higher, there is a second DynaSync setting to choose from. If the default Mouse DynaSync result is not satisfactory, try the Mac 2 setting. To select Mac 2, right click in the text →...

  • Page 100: Control Panel Configuration

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Control Panel Configuration Clicking the Control Panel icon brings up a dialog box that allows you to configure the items that appear on the Control Panel, as well as its graphical settings: The organization of the dialog box is described in the table, below:...
  • Page 101 Control Panel as follows: Bus No./Total Users. Snapshot These settings let the user configure the CS1708i / CS1716i’s screen capture parameters (see the Snapshot description under The Control Panel, page 61): ...

  • Page 102: The Java Control Panel

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual The Java Control Panel The Java Client AP Control Panel is similar to the one used by the WinClient: The major differences between them are:  In the Macros dialog box, Toggle Mouse Display is not available.

  • Page 103: Chapter 7 Port Access

    Chapter 7 Port Access Overview When you log in to the switch the Port Access page comes up with the CS1708i / CS1716i’s KVM Connections page displayed. Browser GUI AP GUI...
  • Page 104 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual The Connections page is organized into several main areas. All the devices and ports that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page. After selecting a device or port in the Sidebar, clicking entries on the menu bar (Browser GUI) or tab bar (AP GUI) opens information and configuration pages related to the item selected in the Sidebar.

  • Page 105: The Sidebar

    Chapter 7. Port Access The Sidebar All KVM switches are listed in a tree structure in the Sidebar at the left of the screen: The Sidebar Tree Structure  Users are only allowed to see the devices and ports that they have access permission for.

  • Page 106: Scan

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Scan Scan is found at the bottom of the AP GUI Sidebar. It automatically switches among all the ports that are visible in the Sidebar (see Filter, below), at regular intervals, so that their activity can be monitored automatically. See Auto Scanning, page 155.
  • Page 107 Chapter 7. Port Access The meanings of the choices are explained in the following table: Choices Explanation This is the default view. With no other filter options selected, all of the ports that are accessible to the user are listed in the Sidebar.

  • Page 108: Connections

    Device Level When a CS1708i / CS1716i is selected in the Sidebar, the Connections page displays a list of ports for the device that the user is authorized to access or view.

  • Page 109: Port Level

    Configuration, page 102, for full details about the properties and how to configure then. Click the Connect button to view the port display via the CS1708i / CS1716i’s built-in Win Viewer (when using Windows Internet Explorer), or Java Viewer (when using other web browsers).

  • Page 110: Favorites

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Favorites The Favorites page is similar to a bookmarks feature. Ports that you frequently access can be saved in a list here. Simply open this page and select the port – rather than hunting for it in the Sidebar. This feature is especially handy on...

  • Page 111: Modifying A Favorite

    Chapter 7. Port Access the port belongs to is added to the container; the selected port is appended under the switch. Note: To add multiple ports at the same time, hold the Shift or Ctrl key down while you make your Sidebar selections then drag or copy the entire group to the Favorites panel.

  • Page 112: User Preferences

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual User Preferences The User Preferences page allows users to set up their own, individual, working environments. The switch stores a separate configuration record for each user profile, and sets up the working configuration according to the...
  • Page 113 If there is no user input for the amount of time set with this function, the user is automatically logged out. A login is necessary before the CS1708i / CS1716i can be accessed again. Toolbar Selects whether or not the Port Toolbar is enabled when a port is accessed (see The Port Toolbar, page 153 for details).

  • Page 114: Sessions

    Sessions The Session page lets the administrator and users with User Management permissions see at a glance which users are currently logged into the CS1708i / CS1716i, and provides information about each of their sessions. Note: 1. The Session page isn’t available for ordinary users.

  • Page 115: Access

    Chapter 7. Port Access Access Administrators use the Access page to set user access and configuration rights for ports. Note: The Access page only appears for those users with User Management permissions. It isn’t available for other users. Browser GUI Interface If a port is chosen in the Sidebar, the Main panel looks similar to the one shown below: The main panel consists of two columns: Name, and Access Rights:...
  • Page 116 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual 3. Select the port you want to receive the permissions. 4. Click Paste. 5. When you have finished making your configuration changes, click Save.

  • Page 117: Ap Gui Interface

    Chapter 7. Port Access AP GUI Interface The AP GUI Access page is similar to the Browser GUI version (see above).  For information on using this page, see Access, page 99. Saving Changes Click the Save button at the lower right corner of the page to save any changes made on the Access page.

  • Page 118: Port Configuration

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Port Configuration The Port Configuration page displays status information and allows you to set the properties of a port that has been selected in the Sidebar.  The Status panel provides information as to whether or not the port is online or offline.
  • Page 119 Chapter 7. Port Access An explanation of the configuration fields is given in the table, below: Field Explanation Port OS Specifies the operating system that the server on the connected port is using. Choices are Win, Mac, Sun, and Other. The default is Win. Access Mode Defines how the port is to be accessed when multiple users have logged on, as follows:...

  • Page 120: Associated Link

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Associated Link The Associated Links page provides a method of associating other ports on the same switch to the selected port.  To associate a port with the currently selected one, click Add. In the dialog box that appears, key in the port’s number, then click OK.

  • Page 121: Occupy Timeout

    Chapter 7. Port Access Occupy Timeout When a switch is selected in the sidebar tree structure, the Occupy Timeout setting appear when Port Configuration is selected on the menu bar: Use Occupy Timeout Mode to set a time threshold for users on ports whose Operation Mode has been set to Occupy (See Port Configuration, page 102).
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  • Page 123: Chapter 8. User Management

    Chapter 8 User Management Overview When you select the User Management tab the screen comes up with the Users page displayed: Browser GUI AP GUI  Users appear in the panel at the left of the page. The large panel at the right provides more detailed information at-a-glance for each.

  • Page 124: Users

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Users The CS1708i / CS1716i supports three types of user accounts, as shown in the table, below: User Type Role Super Administrator Access and manage ports and devices. Manage Users. Configure the overall installation. Configure personal working environment.
  • Page 125 Chapter 8. User Management 3. Enter the required information in the appropriate fields. A description of each of the fields is given in the table below: Field Description Username Enter a username with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 16 characters.
  • Page 126 User by checking or unchecking any of the permissions checkboxes.  Permissions Enabling Device Management allows a user to configure and control the settings for overall CS1708i / CS1716i operations (see Device Management, page 115).  Enabling Maintenance allows a user to perform all the Note: For ordinary...
  • Page 127 Chapter 8. User Management Field Description Status Status allows you to control the user’s account and access to the installation, as follows:  Disable Account lets you suspend a user’s account without actually deleting it, so that it can be easily reinstated in the future.

  • Page 128: Modifying User Accounts

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Modifying User Accounts To modify a user account, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User list, click the user’s name – or – In the main panel, select the user’s name 2. Click Modify.

  • Page 129: Device Assignment

    Chapter 8. User Management Device Assignment When a user logs in to the CS1708i / CS1716i, the interface comes up with the Port Access page displayed. All the ports that the user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page. Access permissions for those ports and the devices connected to them are assigned on a port-by-port basis from the User list on the Sidebar of the User Management page.
  • Page 130 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual 4. Make your permission settings for each port according to the information provided below: Name: Each port accessible to the user is listed under the Names column. Access: The Access column is where device access rights are set.

  • Page 131: Chapter 9. Device Management

    Chapter 9 Device Management KVM Devices Device Information The Device Management page opens with the top level CS1708i / CS1716i selected in the Sidebar and the Device Configuration item selected on the menu bar: Browser GUI AP GUI...
  • Page 132 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual General The General section of the Device Management page displays the name of the selected device, its firmware version, and information about its network configuration. Note: The AP GUI version presents the same information as the Browser...

  • Page 133: Operating Mode

     If Force all to grayscale is enabled, the remote displays of all devices connected to the CS1708i / CS1716i are changed to grayscale. This can speed up I/O transfer in low bandwidth situations.  If Enable Client AP Device List is enabled, the switch appears in the Server List when using the WinClient or Java Client AP (see Windows Client AP Login, page 51, and Java Client AP Login, page 54).

  • Page 134: Network

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Network The Network page is used to specify the network environment. Each of the elements on this page is described in the sections that follow.

  • Page 135: Service Ports

    IP Installer utility. See IP Installer, page 179, for IP Installer details. Note: 1. If you select View Only, you will be able to see the CS1708i / CS1716i in the IP Installer’s Device List, but you will not be able to change the IP address.

  • Page 136: Network Configuration

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Network Configuration  IPv4 Settings  IP Address: IPv4 is the traditional method of specifying IP addresses. The KVM over IP switch can either have its IP address assigned dynamically (DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address.

  • Page 137: Network Transfer Rate

    Chapter 9. Device Management  IPv6 Settings  IP Address: IPv6 is the new (128-bit) format for specifying IP addresses. The KVM over IP switch can either have its IPv6 address assigned dynamically (DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address. ...

  • Page 138: Anms

     Log Server When Enable Log Server is checked, important transactions that occur on the CS1708i / CS1716i, such as logins and internal status messages, are kept in an automatically generated log file.  Specify the MAC address of the computer that the Log Server runs on in the MAC address field.
  • Page 139 Alternate RADIUS servers. You can use the IPv4 address, the IPv6 address or the domain name in the IP fields. 3. In the Timeout field, set the time in seconds that the CS1708i / CS1716i waits for a RADIUS server reply before it times out.
  • Page 140  Set the entry for the user as su/xxxx  Where xxxx represents the Username given to the user when the account was created on the CS1708i / CS1716i.  Use the same Username on both the RADIUS server and the CS1708i / CS1716i.

  • Page 141: Cc Management

    For LDAP, the default port number is 389; for LDAPS, the default port number is 636. Timeout Set the time in seconds that the CS1708i / CS1716i waits for an LDAP or LDAPS server reply before it times out. Admin DN Consult the LDAP / LDAPS administrator to ascertain the appropriate entry for this field.

  • Page 142: Security

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Security The Security page is divided into six main panels, as described in the sections that follow. Login Failures For increased security, the Login Failures section allows administrators to set policies governing what happens when a user fails to log in successfully.
  • Page 143 Filter  IP and MAC Filtering IP and MAC Filters control access to the CS1708i / CS1716i based on the IP and/or MAC addresses of the client computers attempting to connect. A maximum of 100 IP filters and 100 MAC filters are allowed. If any filters have been configured, they appear in the IP Filter and/or MAC Filter list boxes.
  • Page 144 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual  Adding Filters To add an IP filter, do the following: 1. Click Add. A script prompt dialog box appears. 2. Specify whether you are filtering an IPv4 or IPv6 address. 3. Key the address you want to filter in the From: field.
  • Page 145 Chapter 9. Device Management To add a MAC filter, do the following: 1. Click Add. A script prompt dialog box. 2. Specify the MAC address in the dialog box, then click OK. 3. Repeat these steps for any additional MAC addresses you want to filter. ...
  • Page 146 2. If no login string is specified here, anyone will be able to access the CS1708i / CS1716i login page using the IP address alone. This makes your installation less secure. The following characters are allowed in the string: 0–9 a–z A–Z ~ ! @ $ &...
  • Page 147 Chapter 9. Device Management Account Policy In the Account Policy section, administrators can set policies governing usernames and passwords. The meanings of the Account Policy entries are explained in the table below: Entry Explanation Minimum Username Sets the minimum number of characters required for a Length username.

  • Page 148: Mode

    Item Explanation Enable ICMP If ICMP is enabled, the CS1708i / CS1716i can be pinged. If it is not enabled, the device cannot be pinged. The default is Enabled. Enable Multiuser Enabling Multiuser operation permits up to 32 users to log in at the Operation same time to share the remote bus.
  • Page 149 Chapter 9. Device Management Item Explanation Enable Browser Enabling Browser Service allows the administrator to restrict browser access to the KVM over IP switch. After checking Browser Service, drop down the listbox to select the degree of restriction: Disable Browser: means no browser access is permitted. Disable HTTP: means browser access is permitted, but users must access the switch with an HTTPS URL.
  • Page 150 For enhanced security, the Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private encryption key and signed certificate, rather than the default ATEN certificate. There are two methods for establishing your private certificate: generating a self-signed certificate;...

  • Page 151: Certificate Signing Request

    Chapter 9. Device Management 2. Both the private encryption key and the signed certificate must be imported at the same time. Certificate Signing Request The Certificate Signing Request (CSR) section provides an automated way of obtaining and installing a CA signed SSL server certificate. To perform this operation do the following: 1.
  • Page 152 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Information Example Common Name mycompany.com Note: This must be the exact domain name of the site that you want the certificate to be valid for. If the site’s domain name is www.mycompany.com, and you onlyNote: specify mycompany.com, the certificate will not be valid.

  • Page 153: Date/Time

    Time Zone  To establish the time zone that the CS1708i / CS1716i is located in, drop down the Time Zone list and choose the city that most closely corresponds to where it is at.

  • Page 154: Date

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Date  Select the month from the dropdown listbox.  Click < or > to move backward or forward by one year increments.  In the calendar, click on the day.  To set the time, use the 24 hour HH:MM:SS format.

  • Page 155: Overview

    Chapter 10 Overview The CS1708i / CS1716i logs all the events that take place on it. To view the contents of the log, click the Log tab. The device’s Log Information page, similar to the one below, appears: Browser GUI...

  • Page 156: Log Information

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Log Information The Log page displays events that take place on the CS1708i / CS1716i, and provides a breakdown of the time, the user, and a description of each one. You can change the sort order of the display by clicking on the column headings.

  • Page 157: Chapter 11 Maintenance

    Chapter 11 Maintenance Overview The Maintenance function is used to upgrade firmware; backup and restore configuration and account information; and restore default values. Browser GUI AP GUI...

  • Page 158: Upgrade Main Firmware

    To upgrade the device over IP function (iCard) firmware, do the following: 1. Download the latest IP card firmware to your computer. 2. Log in to the CS1708i / CS1716i; and click the Maintenance tab. The Maintenance tab opens to the Firmware File page: 3.

  • Page 159: Firmware Upgrade Recovery

    Chapter 11. Maintenance Firmware Upgrade Recovery Should the switch’s main firmware upgrade procedure fail, and the switch becomes unusable, the following firmware upgrade recovery procedure will resolve the problem: 1. Power off the switch. 2. Press and hold the Reset Switch in (see Reset Switch, page 9). 3.

  • Page 160: Backup/Restore

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Backup/Restore Selecting the Backup/Restore menu item gives you the ability to back up the switch’s configuration and user profile information: Backup To backup the device’s settings do the following: 1. In the Password field, key in a password for the file.

  • Page 161: Restore

    Chapter 11. Maintenance Restore To restore a previous backup, do the following: 1. Click Browse; navigate to the file and select it. Note: If you renamed the file, you can leave the new name. There is no need to return it to its original name. 2.

  • Page 162: Ping Host

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Ping Host The Ping Host page allows you to ping a device's IP address by entering the hostname or IP address, and view or configure options. After entering commands, the window displays the results as shown below: Use the table below to enter Commands in the box and click Ping to run the command.

  • Page 163: System Operation

    Reset Default Values: Clicking this button undoes all Customization page changes that have been made to the CS1708i / CS1716i (except for the Port Names), as well as the Network Transfer Rate (on the Network page), and returns the parameters to the original factory default settings.
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  • Page 165: Chapter 12. Download

    Chapter 12 Download Overview Download is used to download stand-alone AP versions of the Windows Client, the Java Client, and the Log Server: Click the Download tab to select the program you want to download; save it to a convenient location on your hard disk, and run it from there.
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  • Page 167: Chapter 13. Port Operation

    Chapter 13 Port Operation Overview After you have successfully logged in (see Logging In, page 49), the CS1708i / CS1716i opens to the Port Access tab’s Connections page, with the first CS1708i / CS1716i selected in the sidebar: Note: See Connections, page 92 for details about the Port Access Connections...

  • Page 168: Connecting To A Port

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Connecting to a Port All the devices, ports, and outlets that a user is permitted to access are listed in the Sidebar at the left of the page.  To connect to a port when a device is selected in the Sidebar, double click its icon in the Sidebar;...

  • Page 169: The Port Toolbar

    Chapter 13. Port Operation The Port Toolbar The CS1708i / CS1716i interface provides a toolbar to help you with port switching operations from within the captured port. To bring up the toolbar, tap the GUI Hotkey (Scroll Lock or Ctrl), twice. The toolbar appears at the upper...

  • Page 170: The Toolbar Icons

    Click to skip to the first accessible port previous to the current one, without having to recall the Port Access page. Click to begin Auto Scan Mode. The CS1708i / CS1716i automatically switches among the ports that were selected for Auto Scanning.

  • Page 171: Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching

    Toolbar Hotkey Port Switching When the toolbar displays, you can use hotkeys to provide KVM focus to a port directly from the keyboard. The CS1708i / CS1716i provides the following hotkey features:  Going directly to a port by keying in its port number and clicking Enter.

  • Page 172: Skip Mode

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual  Pausing Auto Scan While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular server by pressing P. During the time that Auto Scanning is paused, the S in front of the Port ID blinks On and Off.

  • Page 173: Recalling The Port Access Page

    Chapter 13. Port Operation Recalling the Port Access Page To dismiss the toolbar and bring back the Port Access page, do one of the following:  Tap the GUI Hotkey once.  From the toolbar, click the icon that recalls the Port Access page (see The Toolbar Icons, page 154).

  • Page 174: Panel Array Mode

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Panel Array Mode Clicking the toolbar's Panel icon invokes Panel Array Mode. Under this mode, the screen divides into a grid of panels:  Each panel represents one of the switch’s ports beginning with Port 1 at the upper left, and going from left to right;...

  • Page 175: Panel Array Toolbar

    Chapter 13. Port Operation Panel Array Toolbar The panel array toolbar provides shortcut navigation and control of the panel array. The toolbar can be dragged anywhere on the screen. Mousing over an icon brings up a “tooltip” that provides a short description of the icon’s function.

  • Page 176: Multiuser Operation

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Multiuser Operation The CS1708i / CS1716i supports multiuser operation. When multiple users simultaneously access the switch from client computers, the rules of precedence that apply are shown in the following table: Operation Rule General The switches utilize a single shared bus implementation –...

  • Page 177: Chapter 14. The Log Server

    The Log Server The Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records all the events that take place on selected CS1708i / CS1716i units and writes them to a searchable database. This chapter describes how to install and configure the Log Server.

  • Page 178: Starting Up

    The screen is divided into three components:  A Menu Bar at the top  A panel that will contain a list of CS1708i / CS1716i in the middle (see The Log Server Main Screen, page 167).  A panel that will contain an Events List at the bottom...

  • Page 179: The Menu Bar

    Chapter 14. The Log Server The Menu Bar The Menu bar consists of four items:  Configure  Events  Options  Help These are discussed in the sections that follow. Note: If the Menu Bar appears to be disabled, click in the List window to enable it.

  • Page 180: Events

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual A description of the fields is given in the table, below: Field Explanation Address This can either be the IP address of the computer the Log Server is running on, or its DNS name. Port The port number that was assigned to the Log Server under Device Management (see Log Server, page 122).

  • Page 181: Maintenance

    Server List CS1708i / CS1716i units are listed according to their IP address. Select the unit that you want to perform the search on from this list. You can select more than one unit for the search.

  • Page 182: Options

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Options Network Retry allows you to set the number of seconds that the Log Server should wait before attempting to connect if its previous attempt to connect failed. When you click this item, a dialog box, similar to the one below, appears: Key in the number of seconds, then click OK to finish.

  • Page 183: The Log Server Main Screen

    Chapter 14. The Log Server The Log Server Main Screen Overview The Log Server Main Screen is divided into two main panels.  The upper (List) panel lists all of the units that have been selected for the Log Server to track (see Configure, page 163). ...

  • Page 184: The List Panel

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual The List Panel The List panel contains six fields: Field Explanation Recording Determines whether the Log Server records the ticks for this unit, or not. If the Recording checkbox is checked, the field displays Recording, and the ticks are recorded. If the Recording checkbox is not checked, the field displays Paused, and the ticks are not recorded.

  • Page 185: Appendix

    Appendix Safety Instructions General  This product is for indoor use only.  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.  Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
  • Page 186 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual  If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

  • Page 187: Rack Mounting

    Appendix Rack Mounting  Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.

  • Page 188: Technical Support

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Technical Support International  For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://support.aten.com  For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iv. North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation...

  • Page 189: Troubleshooting

    The default network setting for the Use the local console OSD’s F4 function to CS1708i / CS1716i is DHCP, but the give the CS1708i / CS1716i a fixed IP address. network uses fixed IP addresses and See SET IP ADDRESS, page 34, for details.

  • Page 190: The Windows Client

    2. Make sure to include the correct login string when you specify CS1708i / CS1716i. the CS1708i / CS1716i's IP address (see Login String, page 130). 3. Close the Java Client, reopen it, and try again. Pressing the Java doesn't support the Windows Menu key.

  • Page 191: Sun Systems

    Appendix Sun Systems Problem Resolution Video display problems with The display resolution should be set to 1024 x 768. HDB-15 interface systems Under Text Mode: (e.g. Sun Blade 1000 servers). 1. Go to OK mode and issue the following com- mands: setenv output-device screen:r1024x768x60 reset-all...

  • Page 192: The Log Server

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual The Log Server Problem Resolution The Log Server The Log Server requires the Microsoft Jet OLEDB 4.0 driver in program does not order to access the database. run. This driver is automatically installed with Windows ME, 2000, and XP.

  • Page 193: Keyboard Emulation

    Appendix Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2] [Ctrl] [3] [Ctrl] [4] [Alt]...

  • Page 194: Sun Keyboard

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below.

  • Page 195: Ip Address Determination

    If you are an administrator logging in for the first time, you need to access the CS1708i / CS1716i in order to give it an IP address that users can connect to. There are three methods to choose from. In each case, your client computer must be on the same network segment as the CS1708i / CS1716i.

  • Page 196: Browser

    2. Specify the switch's default IP address (192.168.0.60) in your browser, and you will be able to connect. 3. Assign a fixed IP address for the CS1708i / CS1716i that is suitable for the network segment that it resides on.

  • Page 197: Ap Windows Client

    Windows AP program (see Windows Client AP Login, page 51). When you run the program it searches the network segment for CS1708i / CS1716i devices, and displays the results in a dialog box similar to the one below: You can now use this network address, or you can change it by clicking Login, logging in, clicking Admin Utility, and clicking the Network tab.

  • Page 198: Ipv6

    At power on, the CS1708i / CS1716i is automatically configured with a Link Local IPv6 Address (for example, fe80::210:74ff:fe61:1ef). To find out what the Link Local IPv6 Address is, log in with the CS1708i / CS1716i’s IPv4 address and the address is displayed on the General Information page.

  • Page 199: Ipv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration

    Appendix IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration If the CS1708i / CS1716i’s network environment contains a device (such as a router) that supports the IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration function, the CS1708i / CS1716i can obtain its prefix information from that device in order to generate its IPv6 address. For example, 2001::74ff:fe6e:59.

  • Page 200: Additional Mouse Synchronization Procedures

    Note: 1. These procedures are to be performed on the computers attached to the CS1708i / CS1716i's ports - not on the computer you are using to access the CS1708i / CS1716i.
  • Page 201 Appendix 3. Windows ME / Windows 95: Set the mouse speed to the middle position; disable mouse acceleration (click Advanced to get the dialog box for this). 4. Windows NT / Windows 98: Set the mouse speed to the slowest position. 5.

  • Page 202: Trusted Certificates

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Trusted Certificates Overview When you try to log in to the device from your browser, a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device’s certificate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed.

  • Page 203: Installing The Certificate

    Appendix Installing the Certificate To install the certificate, do the following: 1. In the Security Alert dialog box, click View Certificate. The Certificate Information dialog box appears: Note: There is a red and white X logo over the certificate to indicate that it is not trusted.

  • Page 204: Certificate Trusted

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual 5. Next, click Finish to complete the installation; then click OK to close the dialog box. Certificate Trusted The certificate is now trusted: When you click View Certificate, you can see that the red and white X logo is...

  • Page 205: Self-Signed Private Certificates

    [Enter] until all the parameters have been keyed in). 2. If there are spaces in the input, surround the entry in quotes (e.g., “ATEN International”). To avoid having to input information during key generation the following additional parameters can be used: /C /ST /L /O /OU /CN /emailAddress.

  • Page 206: Specifications

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Specifications Function CS1708i CS1716i Computer Direct Connections 128 (via daisy chain) 256 (via daisy chain) Port Selection OSD/GUI; Hotkey; Pushbutton Connectors Console Port 1 x SPHD-18 M KVM Ports 8 x SPHD-17 F 16 x SPHD-17 F...

  • Page 207: Connection Tables

    Appendix Connection Tables The following tables indicate the relationship between the number of switches and the number of computers that they control. CS1708i Computers Computers 1 - 8 65 - 72 9 - 16 73 - 80 17 - 24...

  • Page 208: Supported Kvm Switches

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Supported KVM Switches The table below lists KVM switches that are compatible with the CS1708i / CS1716i and the type of expansion that they use. (KVM switches listed below are sold separately. Contact your dealer for details.)

  • Page 209: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Restoring Factory Default Settings You can restore the factory default settings (listed on the next page) for the CS1708i / CS1716i. With this procedure, the administrator and all user accounts are removed from the system. All port names and setting are also removed.

  • Page 210: Osd Factory Default Settings

    CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default OSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corner Port ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode...
  • Page 211 Index Java Client AP, 56 Windows Client AP, 53 Access Ports, 119 Connection screen Activate Beeper, 35 Java Client AP, 55 Adding Users, 108 Windows Client AP, 52 ADM, 34 console cable installation, 20 ANMS, 122 Control Panel, 60 AP GUI, 60 Java Client AP, 86 Authentication WinClient, 61...
  • Page 212 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Hotkey Configuration Operations, 45 F1 GOTO, 30 Hotkey Invocation Keys F2 LIST, 31 toggling, 45 F3 SET, 32 Hotkey Mode F4 ADM, 34 exiting, 41 F5 SKP, 36 invoking, 41 F6 BRC, 37 F7 SCAN, 38...
  • Page 213 Index LIST, 31 DynaSync Mode, 82 List Panel, 168 Synchronization, 82 Local Console OSD, 27 Mouse pointer type, 81 Log, 139 Information page, 140 Network page, 118 Log Server Network Time, 138 Configure, 163 Event Panel, 168 Events, 164 Online Installation, 161 Registration, iv List Panel, 168...
  • Page 214 CS1708i / CS1716i User Manual Numbering, 25 SCAN/SKIP MODE, 33 Port Names, 34 Screen Blanker, 33 Port Operating System screen, refresh, 74 setting, 46 Search Port Operation, 151 Macros, 72 Port Selection Security, 126 Sidebar, 89 Login string, 130 Port Toolbar, 153...
  • Page 215 Index Modifying, 112 Upgrade firmware, 141 User Interface, 57 Video DynaSync, 4 Tab bar, 59 Video Settings, 73 Web Browser Main Page, 57 User interface Web Browser Main Page, 57 Page components, 58 Windows Client User Management, 107 Auto Scanning, 155 User Notice, iv Message Board, 76 Username...
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