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5UM30096 V2.1 11/02
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Page 1: User Guide
Linden, New Jersey Zurich, Switzerland Rome Tel: + 972 2 535 9666 Tel: + 1 908 4862100 Tel: + 41 1 455 6220 Tel: + 39 06 8209 7902 minicom@minicom.com info.usa@minicom.com info.german@minicom.com info.italy@minicom.com www.minicom.com Customer support - support@minicom.com 5UM30096 V2.1 11/02... -
Page 2: What Is The Cat5 Smart Kvm Extender System
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1. What is the CAT5 Smart KVM Extender system? The CAT5 Smart KVM Extender system from Minicom is an advanced KVM switch that performs the following functions: • Extends KVM control over a computer* up to a distance of 110m / 360ft •... -
Page 3: The Smart Kvm Extender Units
3. The Smart KVM Extender units The figures below illustrate the Transmitter and Receiver units. To computer’s Video card CAT5 SMART Extender To computer’s Mouse port To computer’s Keyboard port MINICOM TRANSMITTER www.minicom.com Figure 1 Transmitter bird’s-eye view Built-in KVM Power cables connector... - Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CAT5 S M AR T Extender MINICOM RECEIVER www.minicom.com SELECT Figure 3 Receiver bird’s-eye view Select button LEDs POWER CONTROL SELECT Figure 4 Receiver front panel...
- Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Computer Keyboard Computer port Monitor port Keyboard Monitor COMPUTER USER Computer Mouse Mouse port Figure 5 Receiver rear panel Picture Power adjuster connector 6VDC PICTURE SYSTEM System cable Figure 6 Receiver side panel...
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Page 6: Pre-Installation Instructions
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4. Pre-installation instructions Disconnect all computers from the electrical power supply. Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. 5. The Smart KVM Extender cables The Transmitter comes with built-in KVM cables that connect to the computer’s Video card, Mouse and Keyboard ports. -
Page 7: Using The Smart Kvm Extender As An Extender
To User CAT5 S M A R T Mouse Extender CAT5 FTP cable port Up to 110m / 360ft To User MINICOM To User Monitor port TRANSMITTER www.minicom.com Keyboard port Computer CAT5 To System port S M A R T... -
Page 8: Connecting The Transmitter
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting the Transmitter Connect the Transmitter built-in cables to the computer as follows: Connect the purple Mouse connector to the computer’s mouse port. Connect the green Keyboard connector to the computer’s Keyboard port. Connect the blue Video connector to the computer’s Video card. - Page 9 S M A R T Extender DESKPRO Ω MINICOM RECEIVER www.minicom. com Receiver Computer Figure 9 Giving 2 users access to 1 computer Connecting the KVM workstation for user 2 Connect a monitor, keyboard and mouse to the ports on the Transmitter’s side...
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Page 10: Using The Smart Kvm Extender As A 2-Port Kvm Switch
To Computer CAT5 S M A R T Monitor port CAT5 FTP cable To Computer Extender Up to 110m / 360ft Mouse port To Computer MINICOM Keyboard port TRANSMITTER www.minicom.com Transmitter CAT5 S M A R T Extender DESKPRO Ω... -
Page 11: Smart Kvm Extender Connected To A Kvm Switch And Computer Rack
KVM Switch User Guide. P110 P110 User 2 User 1 CAT5 cable CAT5 S M A R T Extender CAT5 S M A R T Extender MINICOM TRANSMITTER www.minicom.com Transmitter MINICOM RECEIVER www.minicom.com SELE Receiver KVM Switch SERIAL MOUSE STATION 2... -
Page 12: Smart Kvm Extender Connected To 2 Phantom Systems
P 1 1 0 P 1 1 0 User 1 User 2 Transmitter CAT5 CAT5 S M A R T Extender CAT5 S M A R T Extender MINICOM TRANSMITTER www.minicom.com MINICOM RECEIVER www.mini com.com SELE Receiver Phantom Phantom USER COMPUTER... -
Page 13: Operating The Smart Kvm Extender
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 12. Operating the Smart KVM Extender Once the system is connected there are 2 ways to switch between the 2 computers / KVM workstations. • On the Receiver press the Select button • On the keyboard press Shift followed by + or -. -
Page 14: Locking Kvm Control
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Timeout When there are 2 workstations in the system you can gain control at each workstation when the other workstation is idle for 2 seconds. This timeout period can be altered in the settings mode to between 1-99 seconds, as explained below. Locking KVM control When there are 2 users using the system, either user can override the Timeout feature and retain control indefinitely. -
Page 15: Changing The Hotkey
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To enter the Settings mode: Press Shift then, F2. Release Shift before pressing F2. All 3 keyboard LEDs glow when in the Settings mode. Changing the hotkey You can change the hotkey from Shift to Alt or Ctrl. Once changed, all references in this Guide to Shift now refer to the new hotkey. -
Page 16: Making Advanced Adjustments
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Making advanced adjustments The Smart KVM Extender operates with: • Windows, Linux, Novell or UNIX systems • 2 or 3 or 5 button PS/2 mouse, Intellimouse or Wheel mouse When connected and switched on as set out above, the Smart KVM Extender automatically operates with the computer and mouse types connected to it. -
Page 17: Replacing A Mouse Type
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Set the keyboard mode setting to: • PC when operating Intel based computers. • UC when operating UNIX computers in console mode. • UG when operating UNIX computers in graphics mode. Mouse driver settings when replacing a computer Type the letters Wheel mouse or Intellimouse... -
Page 18: Viewing The Settings
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Viewing the settings View the settings and firmware revision in any text editor. To view the settings: 1. Before entering to the Settings mode switch the keyboard layout to English. 2. Open any text editor, e.g. Notepad. 3. -
Page 19: A Summary Of The Settings Mode Operations
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com A summary of the Settings mode operations Operation Press Shift, F2 Enter Settings mode Exit and save changes Change Hotkey to Alt Change Hotkey to Ctrl Change Hotkey to Shift Change the Timeout period T, xx (01-99) Enabling lock control Disabling lock control... -
Page 20: Cascading Smart Extenders
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 14. Cascading Smart Extenders Cascade two or more Smart Extenders to get more than one remote workstation working from one computer. One possible configuration is shown on the diagram below. Smart Extender Smart Extender Transmitter 1 Transm itter 2 CAT5... -
Page 21: Transmitter Power Adapter
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Transmitter Power adapter To ensure mouse and keyboard functionality connect an external power adapter +6VDC 2A to the second Smart Extender Transmitter unit – see the figure above. Switching on Switch the system on in the following order: 1. -
Page 22: Technical Specifications
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 15. Technical specifications System System cable CAT5 FTP cable 2x4x24 AWG Solid Wire Maximum distance 110m/360ft Mouse support: 2 or 3 or 5 button PS/2, Wheelmouse Operating systems DOS, Windows (3x, 9x, 2000, NT, ME, XP), Novell, Linux, UNIX, HP UNIX, QNX, SGI, FreeBSD, BeOS, Open VMS Screen resolution Up to 1600X1200 @ 75Hz (depends on cable length)
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