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  • Page 1: User Guide

    AdderView CATx User Guide ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction AdderView CATx features - front and rear ...5 What’s in the box...6 What you may additionally need ...6 Installation Mounting ...7 Connections ...8 Local user ...9 Remote user (via X100/X200 extender) ...10 Global user (IP network port) ...11 Computer system (via CAM) ...12 Modem/ISDN port ...13 Power in connection ...14...
  • Page 3 Operation The front panel controls ...50 AdderView CATx models ...50 AdderView CATx IP models ...50 Accessing the AdderView CATx ...50 Local and remote user access ...51 Selecting a computer ...51 Logging in and out ...54 Selecting cascaded computers ...54 The confirmation box ...54 The reminder banner ...55 Routing status ...55 Power switching (via configuration menu) ...56...
  • Page 4 Appendix 3 - VNC viewer connection options ...94 Colour/Encoding ...94 Inputs ...95 Scaling ...96 Misc ...96 Identities ...97 Load / Save ...97 Appendix 4 - VNC viewer window options ...98 Appendix 5 - Browser viewer options ...99 Encoding and colour level ...99 Inputs ...99 Security ...99 Misc ...99...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank.you.for.choosing.the.AdderView.CATx.series. from.Adder.Technology..Each.of.the.four.models. have.been.designed.to.take.full.advantage.of.CATx. structured.cabling.(where x means category 5, 5e or 6). to.provide.high.quality.linking.plus.ultimate.flexibility. for.installers.and.operators.alike. At.its.heart.the.AdderView.CATx.is.a.tried.and.trusted. digital.KVM.+.audio.switch.with.16.or.24.ports..In. its.simplest.form,.the.AdderView.CATx.allows.up.to. four.users.to.maintain.full.control.over.multiple.host. systems.. X100 X200 X200 X100 Remote users Up.to.four*.users.can.be. linked,.via.Adder.X100/X200. extenders.and.category.5,.5e. or.6.cabling,.to.a.maximum. distance.of.300m.(980.ft)... *.The.IP.models.allow.two. remote.(extended).users... Many computers AdderView.CATx.units.can.directly.support. either.16.or.24.computer.systems..Multiple. AdderView.CATx.units.can.also.be.cascaded. to.support.a.maximum.of.512.computers.. Each.system.is.linked.using.a.Computer. Access.Module.(CAM).and.category.5,.5e. or.6.cabling.to.a.maximum.distance.of.50m.

  • Page 6: Adderview Catx Features - Front And Rear

    AdderView CATx features - front and rear The.AdderView.CATx.units.pack.a.great.deal.of.functionality.into.a.compact. space..All.models.occupy.a.single.1U.rack.space.and.provide.most.of.their. connectors.at.the.rear.face..The.smart.front.face.features.the.IP.network.port. and.the.operation.indicators. Created through partnership The.AdderView.CATx.IP.model.is.the.result.of.a.creative.partnership. between.two.companies.that.are.leaders.in.their.respective.markets: Adder.Technology.Limited.are.renowned.worldwide.for. their.professional.KVM.switching.hardware. RealVNC.are.creators.of.remote.control.software.for.a. wide.variety.of.computer.systems..Speed,.simplicity.and. security.are.their.particular.strengths... Power control port Optionally.use.this.port.to.control.one.or.more. power.switches..These.allow.the.remote.user. to.take.full.control.of.the.computer.system(s). Dual power inputs Remote user ports The.primary.and. Up.to.four.remote.users.can.be.connected,. optional.auxiliary. using.optional.Adder.X100/X200.extenders. power.supplies. and.standard.category.5,.5e.or.6.cabling,.a. connect.here. maximum.distance.of.300m.(1000ft).from.

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    What’s in the box AdderView CATx AdderView CATx IP AdderView CATx AVX4016.–.16.computer.connections,.1.local.console.connection,.4.remote.user.connections AVX4024.–.24.computer.connections,.1.local.console.connection,.4.remote.user.connections AdderView CATx IP AVX4016IP.–.16.computer.connections,.1.local.console.connection,.1.IP.connection,.2.remote.user.connections AVX4024IP.–.24.computer.connections,.1.local.console.connection,.1.IP.connection,.2.remote.user.connections 0W power adapter and country- specific power lead Two 9” rack- mount brackets and four screws Four self-adhesive CD-ROM rubber feet What you may additionally need Serial upgrade cable Optional auxiliary power adapter (supplied.with.country-specific.power.lead)

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Mounting The.AdderView.CATx.units.offer.two.main.mounting.methods: •. Supplied.four.self-adhesive.rubber.feet •. Supplied.rack.brackets Connections Note: Both the AdderView CATx and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment.

  • Page 9: Connections

    Connections The.AdderView.CATx.and.CATx.IP.units.provide.a.great.deal.of.flexibility.in.their.configurations.. This.chapter.details.the.various.connections.that.can.be.made.to.achieve.the.required.installation. Local user (via X100 extender) page 9 Power page 14 Computer system (via CAM) page 12 Connections.do.not.need.to.be.carried.out.in.the.order.given.within.this.guide,. however,.where.possible.connect.the.power in.as.a.final.step. Remote user Global user (IP network port) page 10 page 11 Computer power control switching page 15 REMOTE REMOTE USER USER...

  • Page 10: Local User

    Local user A.locally.connected.video.monitor,. keyboard.(and.mouse).are.required. during.the.initial.configuration.. These.are.also.useful.during.normal. use.to.allow.quick.local.control.of. any.connected.computer.systems.. The.AdderView.CATx.unit.can. directly.support.either.PS/2.or.USB. style.keyboards.and.mice..An.audio. port.is.also.provided.for.locally. connected.speakers,.if.required... To connect the local user port 1. Position.a.suitable.video.monitor,.keyboard,.mouse.(and.speakers,.if. required).in.the.vicinity.of.the.AdderView.CATx.unit.such.that.their.cables. will.easily.reach. 2. Attach.the.video.monitor,.keyboard,.mouse.(and.speaker).connectors.to. the.sockets,.collectively.labelled.as. CATx.unit. From PS/-style mouse From PS/-style keyboard From speakers From video monitor From USB keyboard and mouse .

  • Page 11: Remote User (Via X100/X200 Extender)

    Remote user (via X100/X200 extender) Up.to.four.users.can.be.placed.a. maximum.of.300.metres.(980.feet). from.the.AdderView.CATx.unit.. Remote.users.are.connected.via. an.Adder.X100.or.X200.extender. module.and.suitable.category.5,. 5e.or.6.cabling.(with.no.crossover).. The.AdderView.CATx.IP.models. provide.two.remote.user.ports. Cable lengths for remote user locations The.maximum.length.of.cable.between.a.remote.user.and.the.AdderView.CATx. unit.can.be.up.to.300.metres.(980.feet)..However,.bear.in.mind.that.the.overall. distance.between.any.remote.user.and.any.computer.system.must.not.exceed. 300.metres.(980.feet).. In.situations.where.any.computer.system.will.be.placed.a.significant.distance. from.the.AdderView.CATx.unit,.ensure.that.the.distance.to.any.remote.user.is. similarly.less.than.300.metres.(980.feet)... To connect a remote user 1. Place.an.Adder.X100.or.X200.extender.unit.adjacent.to.the.remote.user. location.. 2. Attach.the.video.monitor,. keyboard,.mouse,.power.adapter. (and.speaker).connectors.to.the. sockets.of.the.Adder. X100.or.X200.

  • Page 12: Global User (Ip Network Port)

    Global user (IP network port) The.AdderView.CATx.IP.models. provide.an.autosensing.Ethernet. IP.port.that.can.operate.at.10.or. 100Mbps,.according.to.the.network. speed..The.AdderView.CATx.IP. models.are.designed.to.reside.quite. easily.at.any.part.of.your.network:. •. They.can.be.placed.within. the.local.network,.behind.any. firewall/router.connections.to.the.Internet,.or •. They.can.be.placed.externally.to.the.local.network,.on.a.separate.sub- network.or.with.an.open.Internet.connection... Wherever.in.the.network.an.AdderView.CATx.IP.is.situated,.you.will.need.to. determine.certain.configuration.issues.such.as.address.allocation.and/or.firewall. adjustment.to.allow.correct.operation..Please.refer.to.Networking the.Configuration.chapter.for.more.details.. IMPORTANT: When an AdderView CATx IP is accessible from the public Internet or dial up connection, you must ensure that sufficient employed.

  • Page 13: Computer System (Via Cam)

    Computer system (via CAM) Each.computer.system.is.connected. to.the.AdderView.CATx.unit.via.a. Computer.Access.Module.(CAM). and.standard.category.5,.5e.or. 6.cabling..CAMs.are.available.in. various.formats.to.suit.differing. computer.system.types.and.their. particular.connector.styles. To connect a computer system 1. Ensure.that.power.is.disconnected.from.the.AdderView.CATx.unit.and.the. system.to.be.connected.. (Note: If it is not possible to switch off devices prior to connection, then a ‘Hot plug’ procedure is available – see the restoration section for more details).

  • Page 14: Modem/Isdn Port

    Modem/ISDN port The.AdderView.CATx.IP.models. provide.a.serial.port.to.allow.you. to.connect.either.a.modem.or.ISDN. terminal.adapter..This.can.be.used. as.a.primary,.secondary.or.backup. access.port.for.global.users,.as.best. suits.your.overall.configuration. IMPORTANT: When the AdderView CATx IP is accessible from the public Internet or dial up connection, you must ensure that sufficient security measures are employed. Note: On non-IP models, the COM2/MODEM port is reserved for the support of future features.

  • Page 15: Power In Connection

    Power in connection The.AdderView.CATx.unit.is. supplied.with.a.single.30W.power. adapter.which.is.sufficient.to.supply. any.configuration.of.the.unit..The. AdderView.CATx.IP.unit.has.two. power.input.sockets.to.allow.an. auxiliary.(redundant).power.adapter. to.be.connected..There.is.no.on/off. switch.on.the.unit,.so.operation. begins.as.soon.as.a.power.adapter. is.connected. Note: AdderView CATx units require a heavy duty power adapter at either or both power input connectors. Use only the adapter supplied with the unit or available under Adder part number: PSU-IEC-5V6A.

  • Page 16: Power Control Port

    Power control port The.AdderView.CATx.IP.models.provide. a.serial.port.for.connection.to.one.or. more.optional.power.control.units.. This.allows.you.to.control.the.mains. power.being.supplied.to.the.connected. computer(s).so.that.an.authorised.user. can,.if.necessary,.perform.a.complete. remote.cold.reboot.on.a.failed.system. The.control.connector.of.the.first.power.switch.is.attached,.via.serial.cable,.to. the.rear.panel.of.the.AdderView.CATx.IP..Any.additional.power.switches.are. then.attached.via.a.‘daisy-chain’.arrangement.to.the.first.power.switch..Each. power.switch.box.is.then.given.a.unique.address.and.access.to.each.power.port. (8.ports.on.each.power.switch.box).is.gained.using.a.combination.of.the.switch. box.address.and.the.port.number.. ‘Daisy-chain’ control connections Box  Box  Box  Box  The.power.ports.are.connected.to.the.power.inputs.of.each.computer.system. and.the.power.switch.box(es).are.then.connected.to.a.mains.power.supply. IMPORTANT: Power switching devices have a maximum current rating. It is essential to ensure that the total current drawn by the equipment connected to the power switching device does not exceed the current rating of the power switching device.

  • Page 17: Cascading Multiple Units

    Cascading multiple units X100 The.AdderView.CATx.(IP).units. support.up.to.sixteen.or.twenty. four.directly.connected.computer. systems,.however,.this.is.by. POWER no.means.the.limit..Thanks.to. an.intelligent.communication. system,.called.Adder Port Direct,. many.more.computer.systems. can.be.controlled.by.connecting. other.AdderView.CATx.units.. The.combination.of.units.can. be.arranged.up.to.three.levels. deep.forming.a.tree,.or.cascade. arrangement,.with.computer. systems.situated.at.any.level. within.that.cascade.tree. The.maximum.number.of. computer.systems.that.can.be. controlled.within.a.cascade. installation.depends.upon.the. AdderView.CATx.unit.placed.at. the.top.level..If.the.top.level.unit. is.a.non-IP.version,.a.maximum. of.512.computer.systems.can. be.controlled..However,.if.the. top.level.unit.is.an.AdderView. CATx.IP,.the.maximum.number. of.computers.drops.to.128.. This.is.due.to.the.extra.burden. placed.on.the.unit’s.memory.of. administering.global.(IP).users.. See also •.

  • Page 18: How Cascade Connections Operate

    How cascade connections operate The.method.for.cascading.AdderView.CATx.units.is.straightforward. and.requires.no.hardware.settings.or.lengthy.configuration.process.. This.is.due.to.the.Adder Port Direct.communication.system.that. allows.them.to.locate.each.other.and.share.information. The.method.of.linking.AdderView.CATx.units.is.the.same. regardless.of.the.cascade.level,.or.number.of.devices.attached..Put. simply:. • A single cascade link is made by connecting a socket of one unit to a connections cAtx user ports socket of the unit below it. Such.a.single.link.would.allow.just.one.user.from.the.higher. AdderView.CATx.unit.to.access.any.of.the.computer.systems.

  • Page 19: Addressing Computers In A Cascade

    Addressing computers in a cascade The.addressing.format.used.by.the.AdderView.CATx.units. letters.along.with.a.final.specific. incorporates.the.various.group port.number.to.which.a.required.computer.is.attached..In.the. diagram.given.here,.a.portion.of.the.previous.cascade.diagram. indicates.how.the.routes.to.particular.computers.are.formed.and. addressed... Each.cascade.level.requires.a.group.letter.followed.by.a.two. figure.final.port.number,.hence.the.computer.marked.in.red. requires.a.longer.address.it.is.at.cascade.level.3,.compared.to. the.blue.computer.at.level.2.with.its.shorter.unique.address..A. computer.connected.directly.to.the.AdderView.CATx.at.the.top. level.would.simply.have.a.two.digit.port.number. The.group.at.level.2.is.lettered.‘A’.because.it.is.connected.to. ports.1,.2,.3.and.4.on.the.AdderView.CATx..If.it.was.connected. to.ports.5,.6,.7.and.8,.then.the.group.letter.would.be.‘B’.and.the. overall.address.for.the.red.computer.would.be.CB02. The.first.time.that.you.make.a.connection.between.two. AdderView.CATx.units,.the.master.unit.will.detect.this.and. ask.(via.the.on.screen.menu).if.you.want.to.automatically.add. computers..If.you.choose.‘Yes’.then.the.ports.on.the.cascade.will. be.automatically.added.to.the.on.screen.menu. CA02 U se r U se r U se r U se r AdderView CATx or AdderView CATx IP Group B at cascade level 1...

  • Page 20: Connecting Adderview Catx Units In Cascade

    Connecting AdderView CATx units in cascade Please.consider.the.following.when.making.cascade.connections.between. AdderView.CATx.units. Tips for successful cascading •. The.maximum.number.of.levels.for.a.cascade.is.three. •. The.maximum.number.of.computer.systems.that.can.be.controlled.within. a.cascade.installation.depends.upon.the.AdderView.CATx.unit.placed.at. the.top.level..If.the.top.level.unit.is.a.non-IP.version,.a.maximum.of.512. computer.systems.can.be.controlled..However,.if.the.top.level.unit.is.an. AdderView.CATx.IP,.the.maximum.number.of.computers.drops.to.128..This. is.due.to.the.extra.burden.placed.on.the.unit’s.memory.of.administering. global.(IP).users.. •. The.number.of.links.between.units.determines.the.number.of.users.that.can. simultaneously.access.the.computers.situated.further.down.the.tree..Link. groups.of.one.and.two.links.should.be.discouraged. •. Ensure.that.cascade.links.(within.a.group).between.units.are.approximately. the.same.length. •. Triple.and.quad.link.groups.may.be.mixed.on.one.unit.providing.the. links.lie.within.the.appropriate.port.boundaries.designated.in.the.Group numbering diagram. •. AdderView.CATx.IP.models.should.only.be.used.at.the.top.level.of.the. cascade.tree.because.they.have.only.two. CATx USER PORTS •.

  • Page 21: Using Cascaded Computers

    Using cascaded computers In.use,.cascaded.computers.can.be.accessed.using.exactly.the.same.methods.as. for.those.connected.directly.to.the.AdderView.CATx..However,.by.far.the.easiest. way.is.to.use.the.on.screen.menu..This.is.because.it.displays.the.computer. names.and.does.not.require.any.knowledge.of.port.addresses,.some.of.which. (as.discussed.above).can.be.up.to.six.characters.long..See.the.Selecting cascaded computers.section.in.the.Operation.chapter.for.more.details. Testing specific links to cascaded computers As.mentioned.previously,.the.best.and.most.efficient.way.to.access.cascaded. computers.is.by.using.the.on.screen.menu.and.via.non-specific.routes.through. the.link.groups..However,.during.configuration.or.troubleshooting,.it.may.be. useful.to.test.specific.routes.to.computers.in.order.to.verify.the.various.strands. of.each.link.group..By.using.specific.port.addresses.for.each.unit,.rather.than. link.group.numbers,.you.can.precisely.navigate.a.route.through.any.part.of.the. system. To test a specific link 1. Simultaneously.press.and.hold. .and. Note: are the standard hotkeys and can be clashes with other devices or software. If you change the hotkeys, remember to use the new ones in place of when following these instructions.

  • Page 22: Multiple Video Head Connections

    Multiple video head connections Two.or.more.AdderView.CATx.units.can.be. connected.together.so.that.they.operate.in.a. synchronised.manner..Synchronised.operation. is.useful.for.applications.that.require.multiple. video.signals.to.be.switched.together..This.type.of. operation.is.usually.required.where.each.computer.is. fitted.with.multiple.video.cards.or.video.cards.with. multiple.video.heads..Whenever.a.AdderView.CATx. channel.is.switched,.it.sends.an.RS232.command.out. on.its.serial.interface.(marked. .on.the.rear.panel).. COM1/UPGRADE An.AdderView.CATx.will.switch.its.channel.if.it.receives.the. same.command.on.its.serial.interface..Consequently,.by.linking. the.serial.interfaces,.a.master.unit.may.be.made.to.automatically. switch.one.or.more.slave.units.as.shown.in.the.diagram. It.should.be.noted.that.the.synchronisation.cable.deliberately.does.not.have. the.transmit.pin.of.the.Slave.End.connector.linked.to.the.receive.pin.of. the.Master.End.connector..To.do.so.would.cause.the.Slave.unit.to.be.able. to.switch.the.Master.unit..This.would.setup.an.endless.cyclical.switching. sequence.that.would.prevent.the.AdderView.CATx.devices.from.operating. correctly..For.more.details.about.the.serial.synchronisation.cables,.see. Appendix 7... Slave monitor Master monitor Serial synchronisation cable Slave AdderView CATx Master AdderView CATx The local user ports can also be used to view multiple video head installations.

  • Page 23: Remote Switching Control

    Remote switching control The.port.switching.functions.of.the.AdderView.CATx. and.AdderView.CATx.IP.units.can.be.remotely.controlled. by.an.RS232.link.to.the.serial.communication.port.on. the.rear.panel,.labelled.as.COM/Upgrade. The.sending.device.must.use.the.following.RS232. communication.settings:. Baud.rate:.. 19200.bps. Data.bits:. Parity:. None. Stop.bits:. No.handshaking.is.implemented,.however,.valid.command.characters.will.be. echoed.back.to.the.sending.device. The.value.of.the.byte.received.via.the.serial.link.determines.which.of.the.four. user.ports.should.be.linked.through.to.the.24.host.computer.ports..Each. user.port.can.be.individually.switched.to.required.ports..The.table.given.here. summarises.the.valid.control.codes:. User User User User REMOTE CONTROL Cable from serial control device Host computer port/channel AdderView CATx rear panel (video.off)

  • Page 24: Configuration

    Configuration Almost.all.configuration.and.operational.aspects.of.the.AdderView.CATx.units. are.controlled.via.on-screen menu.displays.. Overall initial configuration When.setting.up.a.new.installation,.the.following.stages.are.recommended: Enable the general ‘Security’ option. With security disabled (default setting), all users attached to the AdderView CATx have full and unrestricted access to all computers and all AdderView CATx settings. In larger installations, you are strongly recommended to enable security and set up individual user accounts with access privileges.

  • Page 25: Configuration Menus

    Configuration menus The.configuration.menus.allow.you.to.determine.many.aspects.of.the. AdderView.CATx.capabilities..From.here.you.can: • Create.individual.user.accounts.and.determine.access.rights, • Provide.names.for.all.connected.computers.to.allow.quick.recognition,. • Set.individual.and.global.settings.for.users,. • Run.various.functions,.such.as.mouse.restore.operation, • Save.and.load.AdderView.CATx.configuration.settings,.and.more. To access the configuration menu (local and remote users) 1. If.the.main.menu.is.not.already.displayed,.press.and.hold. press. .using.a.keyboard.attached.to.a.AdderView.CATx.user.port.. The.main.menu.will.be.displayed: ADDERVIEW CATx IP Computer Computer 1 Computer 2 Default names for Computer 3 each computer port Computer 4 Computer 5...

  • Page 26: Configuration Menus Layout

    Configuration menus layout The.menu.options.are.arranged.as.shown.here: Configuration Menu Functions Restore Standard Mouse Restore Intellimouse Power Control Clear UTP Extender Password Reset to Factory Defaults Send Data to RS232 port Read Data from RS232 port Configure IP port Routing status User Preferences OSD Colour Reminder Banner Reminder Colour Screen Saver Type...

  • Page 27: Registering Users (Edit User List)

    Registering users (edit user list) To create/edit user accounts menu..Note: You must be logged-in as the Display.the.Configuration ADMIN user. 2. Highlight.‘Edit.User.List’.and.press. 3. Either: •. Create a new account.-.Press. ,.enter.a.new.user.name.and.press. •. Edit an existing account.-.Highlight.the.required.user.name.and.press. Edit.the.name,.if.appropriate,.and/or.press. 4. Enter.or.edit.the.password.with.regard.to.the.following: •. The.password.can.be.up.to.12.characters.long.. •. The.password.can.use.letters,.numerals.and/or.certain.punctuation. marks..

  • Page 28: Registering Computers (Edit Computer List)

    Registering computers (edit computer list) To create/edit computer entries menu..Note: You must be logged-in as the Display.the.Configuration ADMIN user. 2. Highlight.‘Edit.Computer.List’.and.press. 3. Either: •. Create a new computer entry.–.Press. •. Edit an existing computer entry.–.Highlight.a.computer.name.and.press. ..Press. .(Backspace).to.delete.existing.characters.and.enter.the. required.new.name.(up.to.16.characters). 4. Press. .and.the.cursor.will.move.to.the.computer.port.column.on.the.right.

  • Page 29: Video Compensation

    Video compensation The.AdderView.CATx.units.allow.computer.systems.to.be.placed.up.to.50m. (160.feet).away.and.remote.users.to.be.extended.by.a.maximum.of.300m.(980. feet)..Such.long.cable.lengths.can.affect.video.signals,.especially.when.higher. screen.resolutions.are.used..In.order.to.eliminate.any.video.signal.degradation,. all.AdderView.CATx.units.and.accompanying.Adder.X100.and.X200.extenders. provide.effective.software-based.video.compensation.features.. Two.main.types.of.video.compensation.are.provided.within.the.AdderView.CATx. installation,.these.are: •. Computer video compensation.-.operates.on.video.signals.between.each. computer.system.and.the.AdderView.CATx.unit..See.Computer video compensation. •. Remote user video compensation.-.operates.on.video.signals.between. each.remote.user(s).and.the.AdderView.CATx.unit..See.Remote user video compensation.for.details. Note: For installations where both computers and remote users require video compensation, always ensure that the computers are compensated first. •.

  • Page 30: Computer Video Compensation

    Computer video compensation The.video.compensation.for.connected.computers.is.achieved.using.the.main. menu..Although.the.compensation.can.be.applied.from.any.local,.remote. or.global.user.port,.it.is.best.achieved.using.the.local.user.port.because.this. provides.the.most.direct.view.of.the.computer.output..The.compensation. is.achieved.simply.by.registering.the.link.cable.length,.however,.different. cables.can.vary.in.their.characteristics.so.it.is.often.useful.to.‘fine.tune’.the. compensation.by.eye. Note: CATx cables below 10m give very little loss and so it is not normally necessary to be concerned about setting any computer video compensation if short CATx cables are being used between the AdderView CATx and the CAM for each computer..

  • Page 31: Remote User Video Compensation

    Remote user video compensation Video.compensation.for.each.remote.user.is.provided.by.their.Adder.X100.or. X200.modules,.not.by.the.AdderView.CATx.unit.itself..Using.the.Adder.X100/ X200.controls.you.can.adjust.the.picture.sharpness.and.brightness.to.improve. the.remote.picture.quality.. Note: Accurate remote user compensation relies upon visual feedback from the screen image. It is therefore vital to ensure that the video images being sent out from the AdderView CATx are as ‘true’ as possible. Ensure, using the local user port, that the video images received from the computers are correctly compensated BEFORE attempting to adjust the remote user(s).

  • Page 32: Remote User Skew Adjustment

    Remote user skew adjustment The.category.5,.5e.and.6.cabling.supported.by.the.AdderView.CATx.consists.of. four.pairs.of.wires.per.cable..Three.of.these.pairs.are.used.to.convey.red,.green. and.blue.video.signals.to.the.remote.video.monitor..Due.to.the.slight.difference.in. twist.rate.between.these.three.pairs,.the. red,.green.and.blue.video.signals.may.not. arrive.at.precisely.the.same.time..This.is. visible.as.separate.colour.shadows.on.high. contrast.screen.images.and.is.particularly. apparent.when.using.higher.screen. resolutions.and.some.types.of.category.5e. cables. To.alleviate.this.situation,.the.Adder. X100AS/R.and.X200AS/R.modules. provide.internal.skew.adjustment.that. can.help.to.rectify.the.situation..The. skew.adjustment.works.by.delaying.or. advancing.the.timing.of.any.of.the.red,. green.or.blue.colour.signals.so.that.they. are.all.delivered.to.the.monitor.at.precisely.the.same.time..For.best.results,.the. “skew”.program.supplied.on.the.disk.or.downloadable.from.www.adder.com. or.www.adder.info.is.the.most.accurate.way.of.setting.skew.as.the.red,.green. and.blue.lines.are.rendered.exactly.on.the.screen.as.single.pixel.wide.lines..The. skew.bmp.test.pattern.can.also.be.used.but.it.is.less.accurate..Alternatively,.you. can.create.your.own.skew.pattern.using.a.standard.image.creation.package,.as. detailed.opposite. To use skew adjustment 1. Display.a.skew.pattern.on.the.appropriate.computer..You.can.either.use.the. supplied.skew.pattern.or.create.your.own: Using the supplied skew pattern 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 i.
  • Page 33 3. As.appropriate,.press.either.the.R,.G.or.B.keyboard.keys.to. select.the.appropriate.colour.channel..Corresponding. keyboard.indicators.will.flash.rapidly.to.show.which. channel.is.currently.selected.for.adjustment:. Num.Lock.for.Red,.Caps.Lock.for.Green.and. Scroll.Lock.for.Blue. 4. Press.the. . and . .keys.to.retard.or.advance.the.timing.of.the.selected. colour.channel.respectively..On.screen.you.will.see.a.change.in.the.position. of.the.selected.colour.crosses.(or.colour.bars).in.relation.to.the.other.two.. Restore default skew settings Exit image controls and save settings Retard colour timing 5. When.the.selected.colour.crosses.(or.colour.bars).are.correctly.positioned,. press. .to.exit.that.colour.channel..The.keyboard.indicators.will.return.to. flashing.in.sequence. 6. If.required,.repeat.steps.3.to.5.to.select.and.adjust.any.colour.channel.until. the.vertical.lines.of.the.red,.green.and.blue.crosses.are.all.aligned. 7. When.all.colours.are.correctly.aligned.on.all.video.channels,.press. configuration.mode.and.permanently.save.all.settings. Note: Once you have made the skew adjustments, it may be necessary to re-adjust the image controls to attain optimum screen images.

  • Page 34: Autoscanning

    Autoscanning The.AdderView.CATx.provides.an.autoscan.mode.that.switches.between. the.connected.computers.in.sequence..This.mode.is.useful.to.allow.users. and.administrators.to.sample.activity.among.the.connected.machines..Three. scanning.modes.are.provided: •. Scan list.–.Only.computers.declared.within.an.autoscan.list.will.be.viewed.. Computers.connected.to.cascaded.switches.can.be.included.in.the.autoscan. list. •. Active PCs.–.Only.computer.ports.where.an.active.computer.is.detected.will. be.viewed..This.mode.avoids.blank.screens.from.being.displayed.and.helps. to.prevent.the.viewing.monitor.from.entering.a.power-down.state.on.every. scan.cycle..Computers.connected.to.cascaded.switches.will.not.be.viewed.in. this.mode. •. All PCs.–.This.mode.visits,.in.turn,.each.computer.that.is.connected.directly. to.the.AdderView.CATx..This.mode.should.be.used.with.care.due.to.the. reasons.given.in.the.warning.below..Computers.connected.to.cascaded. switches.will.not.be.viewed.in.this.mode. The.scanning.mode.is.a.global.setting.and.hence.will.be.the.one.viewed.by.any. user.who.selects. .on.their.keyboard..Note,.however,.that.users.will. only.see.the.scanned.computers.to.which.they.have.access.rights..Hence,.if.two. users.(with.various.access.rights).simultaneously.view.an.autoscan,.they.will.see. differing.results.depending.upon.their.respective.permissions. WARNING: Many monitors are fitted with automatic power saving relays that switch off after a few seconds when connected to an inactive computer.

  • Page 35: Saving And Restoring Configuration Settings

    Saving and restoring configuration settings The.AdderView.CATx.can.store.up.to.512.computer.names.and.16.sets.of. user.access.rights.(AdderView.CATx.IP.models.support.a.maximum.of.128. computers)..Particularly.in.cascaded.configurations,.manually.re-entering.all. computer.names,.port.numbers.and.access.rights.can.be.a.lengthy.process.. Therefore,.the.AdderView.CATx.provides.a.method.to.save.and,.if.required,. restore.configuration.settings.using.one.of.its.serial.ports..Further.to.this,.the. saved.file.can.be.opened.and.edited.within.a.text.editor.or.spreadsheet.and.then. restored.back.to.the.AdderView.CATx.–.a.useful.way.to.make.multiple.setup. changes.. Note: You must be logged-in as the ADMIN user for this procedure.. Preparations for configuration save/load • Download.the.Adder.Data.Transfer.utility.-.contact.Adder.Technical.Support. for.details. • Connect.the.serial.port.on.the.rear.panel.of.the.AdderView.CATx,.labelled. ,.to.a.serial.port.on.your.computer.using.the.supplied.serial. COM1/UPGRADE flash.upgrade.cable..See.Appendix 7.for.pin-out.specifications.. To transfer configuration settings 1.
  • Page 36 To edit the configuration settings The.saved.text.file.can.be.opened.using.either.a.basic.text.editor.or.a. spreadsheet.program..The.format.of.a.typical.file.is.shown.opposite.. Each.entry.within.the.Users.section.relates.to.a.corresponding.entry.within.the. Passwords.section.and.also.a.column.within.each.row.of.the.Computers.section.. . Hints for editing •. To.grant.a.user.access.to.a.computer,.enter.the.value.‘1’.in.the.column.of. the.Computers.section.that.relates.to.the.position.of.the.user’s.name.entry,. e.g..third.name.down.in.the.User.section.=.third.column.along.after.the. computer’s.port.address.(in.the.Computers.section). •. To.deny.a.user.access.to.a.computer,.remove.the.value.‘1’.from.the.column. of.the.Computers.section.that.relates.to.the.position.of.the.user’s.name. entry.. •. The.ADMIN.user.will.always.be.granted.access.to.all.computers.regardless.of. the.values.entered. Computers. [Main ] 00000001 ,1 , ,1 ,1 , , , , , , , , , , , , Computer Computer User access rights...

  • Page 37: What To Do If The Admin Password Has Been Forgotten

    What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten If.the.ADMIN.password.becomes.mislaid.or.forgotten,.you.will.not.be.able. to.access.the.AdderView.CATx.to.add.or.edit.users.and.computer.names.. This.situation.may.be.resolved.by.performing.a.complete.reset.to.return.the. AdderView.CATx..or.CATx.IP.to.its.factory.default.state.. IMPORTANT: A complete reset erases all the user names and computer names that you have setup. Slightly.different.procedures.are.used.to.reset.the.AdderView.CATx.and.the. AdderView.CATx.IP,.as.detailed.here... To reset AdderView CATx models 1. Remove.all.power.inputs.from.the.AdderView.CATx.unit. 2. Move.switch..on.the.rear.panel.down.to.the.ON.position. 3.

  • Page 38: Hot Plugging And Mouse Restoration

    Hot plugging and mouse restoration It.is.strongly.recommended.that.you.switch.off.a.computer.before.attempting. to.connect.it.to.the.AdderView.CATx..However,.if.this.is.not.possible.then.you. need.to.‘hot.plug’.the.computer.while.it.is.still.running..There.is.not.normally. a.danger.of.damage.to.the.computer,.however,.when.mouse.communications. are.interrupted,.often.they.fail.to.re-initialise.when.reconnected..The.AdderView. CATx.provides.a.feature.to.reinstate.mouse.communications.once.the.necessary. connections.have.been.made. There.are.two.main.types.of.data.formats.used.by.current.PC.mice,.these.are. the.older.‘PS/2’.or.‘standard.mouse’.format.and.the.more.recent.‘IntelliMouse format.introduced.by.Microsoft..These.use.slightly.different.data.arrangements. and.it.is.important.to.know.which.type.was.being.used.before.you.hot-plugged. the.computer.to.the.AdderView.CATx..The.previous.setting.depends.both.on. the.type.of.mouse.and.the.type.of.driver,.as.various.combinations.of.PS/2.and. IntelliMouse.are.possible..Using.the.incorrect.restore.function.may.produce. unpredictable.results.and.require.the.computer.to.be.re-booted. Which restore setting do I use? The.general.rule.is.that.unless.both.the.mouse.and.the.driver.are.both. IntelliMouse.compatible.then.you.need.to.restore.the.mouse.as.‘PS/2’..An. IntelliMouse.can.operate.in.either.mode,.whereas.a.PS/2.mouse.cannot. Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouse The.IntelliMouse.format.was.introduced.to.support,.among.other.features,.the. scroll.wheel.function..If.the.mouse.has.a.scroll.wheel,.then.it.is.likely.to.support. the.IntelliMouse.format..If.it.is.a.Microsoft-branded.mouse,.then.it.will.usually. state.that.it.is.an.IntelliMouse.on.its.underside.label.. Recognising an IntelliMouse driver Before.hot.plugging.to.the.AdderView.CATx.(or.afterwards.using.only.keyboard.

  • Page 39: Initial Ip Configuration

    Initial IP configuration IP.models.of.the.AdderView.CATx.family.possess.a.further.collection.of. configuration.options.related.specifically.to.IP.networking..It.is.important. that.the.options.are.correctly.set.up.for.your.installation.BEFORE.being. connected.to.an.open.IP.network. To configure IP-specific settings 1. From.a.local.user.port.(for.security.reasons,.the.IP.configuration.option. cannot.be.accessed.from.remote.user.ports),.log.on.as.‘admin’.user. 2. Press. . .(hotkeys.can.be.changed). 3. Press. .to.select.‘More.menus’. 4. Select.‘Functions’.and.then.select.‘Configure.IP.port’. •. If.the.unit.has.been.reset,.it.will.display.. the.first.of.five.screens,.as.shown.opposite. •. If.the.unit.has.been.previously.IP-configured.it.. will.display.the.IP Configuration.menu,..  as.shown.below. AdderView IP Configuration Unit Configuration Network Configuration Modem Configuration Reset Configuration Back See.Configure IP...

  • Page 40: Ip Configuration By Global User

    IP configuration by global user Once.the.basic.IP-related.features.have.been.configured.using.the.AdderView. CATx.IP.configuration.menus,.further.changes.can.be.made.by.authorised.global. users.via.the.VNC.interface..There.are.two.main.ways.to.use.the.VNC.interface. to.access.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.unit:. •. The VNC viewer.–.a.small.application.supplied.on.the.CD-ROM.or. downloadable.from.the.Adder.and.RealVNC.websites.or.even.downloadable. from.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.itself. •. A standard browser that supports Java.–.When.a.web.browser.makes. contact,.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.provides.the.option.to.download.a.Java. application.to.it..This.allows.a.viewer.window.to.be.opened.and.operation. to.commence.just.as.it.would.with.the.VNC.viewer.application. Allows.you.to.create.and.manage.up.to.sixteen.separate.user. accounts,.each.with.separate.access.permissions. Allows.you.to.alter.both.basic.and.fundamental. . settings.within.the.AdderView.CATx.IP. Allows.you.to.configure.all.aspects.relating.to.time.keeping. Here.you.can.alter.any.of.the.existing.network.settings.plus.you. can.take.advantage.of.the.IP.access.control.feature.that.lets.you. to.specifically.include.or.exclude.certain.addresses.or.networks. Lets.you.setup.or.alter.the.details.concerning. . the.modem.and.power.control.serial.ports. Allows.you.to.configure.user.access,.hot.key.switching.and. power.control.codes.for.up.to.128.host.systems.that.may.be. connected.to.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.via.other.cascaded.units. Shaded.items.signify.

  • Page 41: Encryption Settings

    Encryption settings The.AdderView.CATx.IP.offers.a.great.deal.of.flexibility.in.its.configuration. and.this.extends.equally.to.its.encryption.settings.that.are.used.to.prevent. unauthorised.interception.of.signals..Due.to.the.variety.of.situations.in.which. the.AdderView.CATx.IP.might.be.used.and.the.range.of.viewer.applications.that. need.to.view.it,.a.number.of.settings.are.available..The.encryption.settings.to. use.depend.upon.how.the.potential.global.users.will.operate. Important.factors.to.consider.when.setting.these.options.might.be: •. Do.all.global.user.connections.and.operations.require.encryption? •. Will.some.global.users.be.using.older.VNC.viewer.versions? AdderView CATx IP encryption settings The.AdderView.CATx.IP.configuration.menu.offers.three.encryption.settings: •. Always on.-.This.setting.will.force.all.viewers.to.use.encryption..Note: This setting will preclude any VNC viewer versions that do not support encryption.. •. Prefer off.-.This.setting.does.not.enforce.encryption.unless.a.viewer. specifically.requests.it..If.a.viewer.has.its.‘Let.server.choose’.setting,.then.an. un-encrypted.link.will.be.set.up. •.

  • Page 42: Networking Issues

    Networking issues Thanks.to.its.robust.security.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.offers.you.great.flexibility. in.how.it.integrates.into.an.existing.network.structure..The.AdderView.CATx.IP. is.designed.to.reside.either.on.an.internal.network,.behind.a.firewall/router.or. alternatively.with.its.own.direct.Internet.connection.. Positioning AdderView CATx IP in the network Every.network.setup.is.different.and.great.care.needs.to.be.taken.when. introducing.a.powerful.device.such.as.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.into.an.existing. configuration..A.common.cause.of.potential.problems.can.be.in.clashes.with. firewall.configurations..For.this.reason.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.is.designed.to.be. intelligent,.flexible.and.secure..With.the.minimum.of.effort.it.can.reside.either. behind.the.firewall.or.alongside.with.its.own.separate.Internet.connection. Firewall/ router CATx.link. Local. to.host. network. computer connection AdderView CATx IP situated behind the firewall IMPORTANT: When the AdderView CATx IP is accessible from the public Internet or dial up connection, you must ensure that sufficient employed.

  • Page 43: Placing Adderview Catx Ip Behind A Router Or Firewall

    IMPORTANT: The correct configuration of routers and firewalls requires advanced networking skills and intimate knowledge of the particular network. Adder Technology cannot provide specific advice on how to configure your network devices and strongly recommend that such tasks are carried out by a qualified professional.
  • Page 44 To discover a DHCP-allocated IP address Once.a.DHCP.server.has.allocated.an.IP.address,.you.will.need.to.know.it.in. order.to.access.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.via.a.network.connection..To.discover. the.allocated.IP.address: In.network.section.of.either.the.standard configuration configuration pages via viewer,.set.the.‘Use.DHCP’.option.to.‘Yes’.and. select.‘Save’..Once.the.page.is.saved,.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.will.contact. the.DHCP.server.and.obtain.a.new.address. 2. Re-enter.the.same.‘Network.configuration’.screen.where.the.new.IP.address. and.network.mask.should.be.displayed.. DNS addressing As.with.any.other.network.device,.you.can.arrange.for.your.AdderView.CATx.IP. to.be.accessible.using.a.name,.rather.than.an.IP.address..This.can.be.achieved.in. two.main.ways: •. For.small.networks.that.do.not.have.a.DNS.(Domain.Name.System).server,. edit.the.‘hosts’.files.on.the.appropriate.remote.systems..Using.the.hosts.file,. you.can.manually.link.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.address.to.the.required.name. •. For.larger.networks,.declare.the.IP.address.and.required.name.to.the.DNS. server.of.your.local.network.. The.actual.steps.required.to.achieve.either.of.these.options.are.beyond.the. scope.of.this.document... menus.or.the.

  • Page 45: Placing Adderview Catx Ip Alongside The Firewall

    Placing AdderView CATx IP alongside the firewall AdderView.CATx.IP.is.built.from.the.ground-up.to.be.secure..It.employs.a. sophisticated.128bit.public/private.key.system.that.has.been.rigorously.analysed. and.found.to.be.highly.secure.(a.security.white.paper.is.available.upon.request. from.Adder.Technology.Ltd)..Therefore,.you.can.position.the.AdderView.CATx. IP.alongside.the.firewall.and.control.hosts.that.are.also.IP.connected.within.the. local.network. IMPORTANT: If you make the AdderView CATx IP accessible from the public Internet or from a modem, care should be taken to ensure that the maximum security available is activated. You are strongly advised to enable encryption and use a strong password.

  • Page 46: Power Switching Configuration

    Power switching configuration Power.switch.configuration.comprises.two.main.steps: •. Configure.the. .serial.port.to.the.same.speed.as.used.by.the. POWER CONTROL power.switch.box(es),.either.via configuration menu.or.via configuration page.. •. Configure.power.ON.and.OFF.strings.for.each.relevant.host.computer. For.each.power.port.there.needs.to.be.a.valid.‘Power.ON.string’.and.similarly.an. appropriate.‘Power.OFF.string’..In.each.case,.the.strings.are.a.short.sequence.of. characters.that.combine.a.port.address.and.a.power.on.or.off.value.. If.a.particular.computer.has.more.than.one.power.input.(and.thus.requires.an. equivalent.number.of.power.ports.to.control.them),.collections.of.strings.can.be. combined.to.switch.all.of.the.required.ports.together.as.a.group. To configure the power sequences for each host computer 1. Using.VNC.viewer.or.a.browser,.log.on.as.the.‘admin’.user. 2. Click.the.‘Configure’.button.in.the.top.right.corner. 3. Click.the.‘Host.configuration’.option. 4. Click.a.host.entry.to.display.a.Host.configuration.dialog: 5. If.necessary,.configure.other.parameters.(Name,.Users,.Hot.Keys.-.MORE). 6.

  • Page 47: The Kvmadmin Utility

    The KVMADMIN utility Particularly.useful.for.complex.AdderView.CATx.IP.configurations.and.the. control.of.remote.installations,.KVMADMIN.is.a.powerful.administration.tool. KVMADMIN.is.based.upon.the.successful.VNC.viewer.and.uses.the.same. security.system..Rather.than.a.graphical.interface.such.as.the.standard.viewer,. KVMADMIN.uses.command.line.control.to.provide.the.following.administration. facilities: •. Discover.and.adjust.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.configuration,.including.host. systems, •. Save.and.restore.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.configuration, •. Set.user.names.and.passwords, •. Download.the.event.log, •. Set.custom.video.modes. The.use.of.KVMADMIN.is.strictly.limited.to.the.‘admin’.user.and.for.security. purposes.it.is.not.possible.to.retrieve.user.names.or.passwords.from.the. AdderView.CATx.IP. To.use.KVMADMIN.you.require.the.IP.address.and.admin.password.of.the. AdderView.CATx.IP.unit..The.command.line.is.as.follows: kvmadmin <command> <ip address> [<parameters>] where.<command>.is.one.of.the.following: •. -setconfig.<config-file> •. -getconfig.<config-file> •. -setusers.<csv-file> •. -getlog.<log-file> •. -gethosts.<csv-file> •.

  • Page 48: Performing Upgrades

    Performing upgrades The.AdderView.CATx.and.CATx.IP.units.are.fully.reconfigurable.via.flash. upgrades,.as.are.the.individual.Computer.Access.Modules.that.are.used.to.link. all.host.computers..The.AdderView.CATx.IP.models.operate.in.a.slightly.different. manner.to.the.non-IP.models.and.so.are.upgraded.differently: •. AdderView.CATx.models.and.Computer.Access.Modules.require.a.Windows- based.computer.system.to.be.linked.via.the. •. AdderView CATx IP models.are.upgraded.via.IP.link.and.require.a. network-connected.Windows-based.computer.system. Upgrading AdderView CATx models and CAMs The.KVM.Firmware.Uploader.utility.is.available.from.the.Adder.Technology. website.(www.adder.com).and.allows.you.to.check.the.current.revision.of. the.AdderView.CATx.unit.firmware.as.well.as.every.Computer.Access.Module. connected.to.it. Items required to use the upgrade utility •. Supplied.serial.upgrade.cable.(see.Appendix •. A.Windows-based.upgrade.computer.with.an.RS232.serial.port. •. The.latest.version.of.the.KVM.Firmware.Uploader.and.firmware.files.for.the. AdderView.CATx.-.available.from.the.Technical Support > Firmware Updates. section.of.the.Adder.Technology.website.(www.adder.com)..
  • Page 49 . IMPORTANT: Check that the ‘Intended Target Units’ field matches the ‘Unit Connected’ field. If these fields do not match then you may have an incorrect upgrade file, check with Adder Technology Ltd before proceeding. Check also that the ‘New firmware version’ is greater than the ‘Current firmware version’.

  • Page 50: Upgrading Adderview Catx Ip Models

    Upgrading AdderView CATx IP models The.AdderView.CATx.IP.models.are.upgraded.via.global.connection.(through.the. IP.network.port)..Upgrades.are.digitally.signed.by.Adder.using.a.secure.key..This. prevents.unauthorised.or.altered.firmware.images.being.downloaded.into.the. AdderView.CATx.IP. To upgrade AdderView CATx IP models 1. Download.the.latest.firmware.revision.for.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.from.the. Adder.website.and.decompress.the.download.file..View.the.decompressed. files.and.make.a.note.of.the.name.and.location.of.the..bin.file.that.was.part. of.the.download.file.collection.. Make.a.global connection.to.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.unit.and.login.as.the. admin.user.. 2. Once.logged.in,.click.the.Configure.button.in.the.top.right.corner.of.the. window. 3. Click.the.Unit Configuration.button. 4. Click.the.Advanced Unit Configuration.button. 5. Click.the.Upgrade Firmware.button..The.following.dialog.will.be.displayed: 6. Click.OK..The.AdderView.CATx.IP.is.now.ready.to.accept.the.upgrade.files.. Open.your.browser.and.log.into.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.using.the.IP.address. that.was.confirmed.in.the.dialog..Once.connected,.the.AdderView.CATx.IP. will.offer.the.following.screen: 7.

  • Page 51: The Front Panel Controls

    Operation The front panel controls AdderView CATx models Computer button and User port mouse numeric indicator activity indicators User port keyboard activity indicators AdderView CATx IP models Computer button and User port activity numeric indicator indicators Indicators •. VNC.Indicates.that.a.global.user.is.connected.and.active. •. 00..Indicates.the.Ethernet.network.speed.(10/100Mbs). •.

  • Page 52: Local And Remote User Access

    Local and remote user access Local.users.(directly.connected).and.remote.users.(via.an.Adder.X100/X200. extender).gain.access.to.the.AdderView.CATx.unit.in.exactly.the.same.way.. Global users,.linking.via.a.special.viewer,.are.handled.in.a.different.manner.. To gain access as a local or remote user: 1. From.a.local.or.remote.keyboard,.press.any.key.to.display.the.login.prompt: ADDERVIEW CATx IP User Name: Password: Port 1 login Esc-Scr Save If the above login prompt is not displayed, you are either already logged in to the AdderView CATx unit, or the security features have not been implemented.
  • Page 53 To select a computer using hotkeys Simultaneously.press.and.hold. .and. Note: The keys when pressed in combination are called ‘hotkeys’ and they signal to the AdderView CATx that you wish to control it, rather than the computer. However, if these particular hotkeys clash with another device or program, then your administrator may change them to a different combination.
  • Page 54 To select a computer using the on-screen menu 1. Select.the.on-screen.menu.in.one.of.three.ways:. •. By.simultaneously.pressing.and.then.releasing. •. By.pressing.the.middle.and.right.buttons.of.a.three.button.mouse,.or Note: The mouse switching option is usable only if the ‘Mouse Switching’ option is enabled. See Global preferences •. By.selecting.port. .using.the.front.panel.buttons.(see.previous)... At.this.point,.depending.on.the.security.settings.and.the.current.log.in. situation,.one.of.two.things.will.be.displayed,.either.the.login.screen,.or.the. Selection.menu: . The login screen.-.here.you.enter.a.valid.User.Name.and.Password.–.see. Logging in and out.for.more.details..When.you.do.so,.the.AdderView.

  • Page 55: Logging In And Out

    Logging in and out The.AdderView.CATx.features.a.straightforward.security.system.that.helps.to. prevent.unauthorised.access.to.some,.or.all.connected.computers.. If.the.security.option.has.been.selected.by.your.administrator.then.you.will.be. asked.to.enter.a.User Name.and.Password.when.you.first.access.a.user.port.. When.you.have.finished.using.the.computer,.it.is.then.good.practice.to.logout,. forcing.any.other.users.to.authenticate.themselves.prior.to.use. Note: If the security option has not been enabled then no login is required. To log in to the AdderView CATx 1. If.it.is.not.already.displayed,.move.the.mouse.or.press.any.key.to.display.the. log.in.screen. ADDERVIEW CATx IP User Name: Password: Port 1 login Esc-Scr Save...

  • Page 56: The Reminder Banner

    The reminder banner As.many.computer.screen.layouts.can.appear.very.similar,.the.AdderView.CATx. provides.a.reminder.banner.option.that.indicates.which.computer.port.you.are. currently.viewing..The.banner.is.usually.displayed.at.the.top.of.the.screen,.using. blue.lettering.and.transparent.background..You.can: •. Move.the.banner •. Change.the.banner.colours,.and/or •. Disable.the.banner. To move the reminder banner 1. While.viewing.a.computer.port,.press.and.hold. Note: The hotkeys may have been changed. If the combination fails to work, then please contact the system administrator for details. 2.

  • Page 57: Power Switching (Via Configuration Menu)

    Power switching (via configuration menu) When.used.in.conjunction.with.optional.power.switch.boxes,.the.AdderView. CATx.allows.you.complete.remote.control.over.the.connected.computers..The. primary.function.of.the.power.switching.option.is.to.remotely.power.down.and. reset.computers.that.are.failing.to.respond. To switch a computer on or off 1. Select.the.on-screen.menu.in.one.of.three.ways:. •. By.simultaneously.pressing.and.then.releasing. Note: The hotkeys may have been changed. If the combination fails to work, then please contact the system administrator for details. •.

  • Page 58: Global User Access

    Global user access Global.users.access.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.using.a.viewer.and.a.link..There. are.two.types.of.viewer.and.two.types.of.link,.which.can.be.used.in.any. combination. viewer browser viewer Network link Dial up link...

  • Page 59: Global User Access Via Vnc Viewer

    Global user access via VNC viewer The.VNC.viewer.is.a.compact.application.that.runs.on.your.IP-connected.‘global’. system.and.allows.you.to.view.and.use.the.AdderView.CATx.and.its.host. computer(s)..VNC.viewer.is.readily.available.from.a.number.of.different.sources: •. from.the.AdderView.CATx.installation.CD •. from.the.AdderView.CATx.itself •. from.the.RealVNC website To access via the VNC viewer 1. Locate.and.select.the.VNC.viewer.icon.  If you are using a dial up link. •. . A.connection.details.dialog.will.be.displayed: Options button Provides.a.range.of.viewer.and.connection.settings.-.MORE [+] 2.

  • Page 60: Global User Access Via Web Browser

    Global user access via web browser You.can.use.a.standard.Web.browser.(supported the.AdderView.CATx.IP.and.its.host.computer(s)..As.soon.as.you.make.contact. with.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.it.will.begin.downloading.a.small.Java.application. to.your.browser,.which.will.be.used.only.for.the.duration.of.your.connection. To access via your web browser 1. Launch.your.standard.Web.browser.as.usual. •. If you are using a dial up link. 2. In.the.Address.section,.type.the.address.of.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.as.follows: http://v.w.x.y . where.v.w.x.y.is.the.IP.network.address,.for.example.192.168.0.3 •. If you have been asked to also enter a port 3.

  • Page 61: Using The Viewer Window

    Using the viewer window The.viewer.window.gives.you.the.ability.to.view.and.control.the.AdderView. CATx.IP.and.its.host.computer(s)..Its.operation.is.almost.identical.regardless.of. whether.you.used.the.VNC.viewer.or.your.Web.browser.to.display.it. The menu bar The.viewer.window.presents.a.menu.bar.similar.to.that.shown.below..Certain. items.within.the.toolbar.are.displayed.depending.upon.your.access.permissions. and/or.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.configuration. Viewer options Ctrl Alt Del Controls Power (VNC.viewer. Sends.the. Displays.a.menu. Click.to.access. only).Click.the. Ctrl.Alt.Del. of.options. the.power. VNC.icon.to. sequence. concerning. on/off.options. view.the.viewer. to.the. keyboard,.video. for.the.current. window.options. current.host. and.mouse. host.computer.. computer.

  • Page 62: Mouse Pointers

    Mouse pointers Both.viewers.provide.a.double.mouse.cursor.to.help.overcome.any.delays. caused.by.slow.connections..When.you.move.your.mouse.you.will.see.two. mouse.cursors,.a.local.one.that.responds.immediately.to.your.movements.and.a. second,.slower.moving,.cursor.that.represents.the.current.mouse.position.at.the. host. For.the.browser.viewer,.the.local. cursor.is.a.typical.arrow: Local cursor Remote host cursor For.the.VNC.viewer,.the.local. cursor.is.a.dot: Local dot cursor Remote host cursor Additionally,.for.fast.network. connections,.the.VNC.viewer.also. provides.a.single.mouse.mode.. See.Controls - Single Mouse.for. details... Single local cursor Host selection The.Hosts.button.on.the.menu.bar.provides.the.quickest.and.most.efficient.way. to.switch.between.host.computers..This.is.because.the.button.is.close.at.hand,. but.also.because.the.screen.calibration.details.for.each.host.are.reused.when. this.method.of.switching.is.used..The.alternative.is.to.use.hotkey or.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.on-screen menu.

  • Page 63: Auto Calibrate

    Auto calibrate When.you.visit.a.host.computer.for.the.very.first.time,.your.viewer.needs.to. determine.the.optimum.video.and.mouse.settings.for.that.particular.computer.. The.button.will.remind.you.to.click.it.by.flashing.red.when.a.new.computer. screen.is.encountered..Performing.this.step.is.important.because.it.can.help. to.decrease.unnecessary.video.information.being.sent.across.the.link,.thus. improving.overall.performance. Once.this.has.been.done,.providing.you.use.the.‘Hosts’.button.to.switch. between.host.computers,.the.video.settings.for.each.machine.will.be.re-used. Note: When performing an auto calibration, ensure that the screen image is static (no moving images) and also try to remove any on-screen displays generated by KVM switches (such as host names or menus). This is because they can affect the calibration process and result in a lower overall performance level.

  • Page 64: Controls

    Controls When.clicked,.this.button.reveals.a.menu.of. options.concerned.with.keyboard,.video.and.mouse. operation. Single Mouse Mode This.mode.is.for.fast.network.connections.where.the. cursor.response.is.sufficient.to.provide.instant.visual. feedback.on.the.remote.screen..When.enabled,.the. cursor.is.‘captured’.within.the.viewer.window.until. you.use.the.‘escape’.hot.keys. To.quit.from.single.mouse.mode,.press.F8.and.then.P..Alternatively,.enable.and. use.the.mouse.button.escape.sequences.-.see.Advanced unit for.details... The.single.mouse.mode.does.not.require.calibration.. Resync Mouse This.option.has.the.same.effect.as.the. .button.on.the.menu.bar.and.re- synchronises.the.local.and.remote.mouse.pointers.. Refresh Screen This.option.refreshes.the.whole.screen.image.to.remove.any.artifacts.from. moved.screen.items..This.is.useful.when.using.very.low.refresh.rates.on.slow. speed.communication.links. Mouse Control This.option.displays.a.mouse.control.dialog.and.is.useful.when.the.remote. cursor.is.failing.to.respond.correctly.to.your.mouse.movements,.even.after.using. the.Resync.mouse.option.. The.mouse.control.dialog.allows.you.to.control.the.remote.mouse.cursor.using.a. selection.of.buttons.that.you.click.with.your.local.mouse.. configuration. Click to produce a single mouse click for the left, centre or right mouse buttons...
  • Page 65 Keyboard Control This.option.displays.a.keyboard.control.dialog.and.is.useful.for.sending.keyboard. combinations.(to.the.host).that.are.needed.regularly.or.that.are.trapped.by.the. AdderView.CATx.IP. Enter the code here When entering codes: +.. means.press.down.the.key.that.follows –.. means.release.the.key.that.follows +–..means.press.down.and.release.the.key.that.follows *.. means.wait.250ms.(note:.if.a.number.immediately.follows.the.asterisk,.then.. . the.delay.will.equal.the.number,.in.milliseconds) It.is.automatically.assumed.that.all.keys.specified.will.be.released.at.the.end,.so. there.is.need.to.specify.-Ctrl.or.-Alt.if.these.keys.are.to.be.released.together. 8.for.a.list.of.key.sequence.codes.that.can.be.used. See.Appendix Examples: ‘Ctrl.+.Alt.12’.would.be.expressed.as:.+Ctrl+.Alt+1–1+2 +N.means.press.the.‘N’.key +Scroll.means.press.the.Scroll.lock.key +Space.means.press.the.space.key. Video Settings next page Info When.selected,.this.option.displays.an.information.dialog.showing.the.current. logged.on.users,.the.current.host,.its.video.mode.and.its.mouse.motion.details. Click to send the code Click to send the KVM switch menu...
  • Page 66 Video Settings This.dialog.provides.access.to.all.of.the.key.video.settings.that.determine.image. quality.and.link.performance. Threshold The.threshold.is.effectively.a. noise.filter.that.differentiates. between.valid.video.signals. and.background.noise.or. interference..This.has.the. effect.of.reducing.unnecessary. video.signals.between.the. AdderView.CATx.and.the. remote.system,.thus.improving. performance.. Phase The.phase.setting.adjusts.the. alignment.of.the.host.video. output.and.the.remote.system. video.display.to.achieve.the. sharpest.image. Horizontal Position Determines.the.horizontal. position.of.the.host.screen. Brightness & Contrast Calibrate All image.within.the.viewer. The.red,.green.and. Click.to. window. blue.constituents.of.the. determine.the. brightness.and.contrast. optimum.settings. Vertical Position can.be.set.individually..

  • Page 67: Access Via Dial Up (Modem Or Isdn) Link

    Access via dial up (modem or ISDN) link When.you.gain.access.via.modem.or.ISDN.link,.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.uses. standard.network.protocols.to.create.a.private.two-device.network..This. approach.ensures.consistency.and.allows.you.to.use.exactly.the.same.VNC. viewer.or.browser.to.view.the.host.computers..This.is.achieved.using.PPP.(Point. to.Point.Protocol).and.means.that.you.need.to.use.a.dial-up.networking.method. to.initiate.the.connection..Such.software.is.standard.with.operating.systems. such.as.Windows,.Linux.and.Mac.OS. To initiate a dial up link 1. Using.a.system.that.has.a.modem.or.ISDN.adapter.installed,.locate.the. dial-up.networking.option.on.your.system..Please.refer.to.your.system. documentation.for.more.information... 2. Using.the.dial-up.networking.option,.enter.the.telephone/ISDN.number. where.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.can.be.contacted. 3. Initiate.the.call.and.when.the.link.is.made,.continue.with.either.the.standard. VNC viewer.or.browser connection.. Note: For the viewer network connection address, you must use the IP address that the admin user has set as the Server address (or PPP server IP address) within the Modem configuration screen.

  • Page 68: Viewer Encryption Settings

    Viewer encryption settings The.web.browser.viewers.and.VNC.viewers.(of.level.4.0b5S.or.higher).offer.four. encryption.options..The.resulting.actions.of.certain.options.depend.upon.how. the.AdderView.CATx.IP.to.which.you.are.connecting.is.configured:. •. Always on.-.This.setting.will.ensure.that.the.link.is.encrypted,.regardless.of. the.AdderView.CATx.IP.encryption.setting. •. Let server choose.-.This.setting.will.follow.the.configuration.of.the. AdderView.CATx.IP..If.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.has.a.preference.to.encrypt. the.link,.then.it.will.be.so,.otherwise.the.link.will.not.be.encrypted. •. Prefer off.-.This.setting.will.configure.an.un-encrypted.link.if.the. AdderView.CATx.IP.will.allow.it,.otherwise.it.will.be.encrypted. •. Prefer on.-.If.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.allows.it,.this.setting.will.configure.an. encrypted.link,.otherwise.it.will.be.un-encrypted.. Whenever.encryption.does.take.place,.the.viewer.will.first.need.to.create.the. necessary.secure.key.before.the.connection.process.can.continue. Supported web browsers The.following.web.browsers.have.been.tested.and.found.to.work.correctly.with. AdderView.CATx.. Windows •. Internet.Explorer.5.50.and.above,. with.Microsoft.[Java].Virtual.Machine.(release.5.50). with.Java.Runtime.Environment.1.3.or.above. Linux •. Netscape.4.61.and.above, with.Java.Runtime.Environment.1.1.or.above. •.

  • Page 69: Further Information

    Safety information •. •. Warranty • End user licence agreement •. Radio frequency energy statements Getting assistance If.you.are.still.experiencing.problems.after.checking.the.list.of.solutions.in.the. Troubleshooting.section.then.we.provide.a.number.of.other.solutions: •. Adder Technology website.–.www.adder.com . Check.the.Support.section.of.our.website.for.the.latest.solutions.and.driver. files. •. Email.–.support@adder.com •. Fax. in.the.UK:. 09 00 in.the.US:. +    •. Phone. in.the.UK:.

  • Page 70: Appendix 1 - Configuration Menus

    Appendix 1 – Configuration menus The.AdderView.CATx.configuration.menus.allow.a.range.of.settings.to.be.made. both.to.the.installation.as.a.whole.and.to.parts.of.the.system.accessed.by.each. user.. To access the configuration menus 1. Select.the.on-screen.main.menu.in.one.of.three.ways:. •. By.simultaneously.pressing.and.then.releasing. •. By.pressing.the.middle.and.right.buttons.of.a.three.button.mouse,.or •. By.selecting. . .using.the.front.panel.buttons.. COMPUTER If.you.are.not.already.logged.in,.do.so.now..What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten. 2. Press. .to.select.‘More.menus’. 3. Use.the.following.keys:. .and. .to.highlight.required.options.

  • Page 71: Functions

    Functions The.Functions.menu.contains.a.collection. of.procedures.that.affect.various.aspects.of. AdderView.CATx.operation..Only.the.Admin. user.is.granted.access.to.all.functions,.other. users.are.offered.only.the.following.options: •. Restore Standard Mouse,. •. Restore Intellimouse, •. Power control.-.only.computers.to.which. a.user.has.access.rights.can.be.switched... To get here 1. From.a.local,.remote.or.global.keyboard,. log.on.as.a.standard.(limited.options).or. ‘admin’.user. 2. Press. . .(hotkeys.can.change). 3. Press. .to.select.‘More.menus’. 4. Select.‘Functions’.. Restore Standard Mouse This.option.is.used.to.resume.standard.mouse.operation.if.it.has.ceased.to. operate,.for.instance,.if.it.has.been.connected.without.rebooting.the.AdderView. CATx..See.Hot plugging and mouse restoration.for.more.details.

  • Page 72: User Preferences

    User Preferences The.User.Preferences.are.system.operating. parameters.that.are.independently.selectable. for.each.user.and.affect.only.their.screen.. To get here 1. From.a.local,.remote.or.global.keyboard,. log.on.as.a.standard.or.‘admin’.user. 2. Press. . .(hotkeys.can.change). 3. Press. .to.select.‘More.menus’. 4. Select.‘User.Preferences’.. OSD Colour Settings: SCHEME 1, SCHEME 2, SCHEME 3 As.you.toggle.between.these.options.you.will.see.the.colour.of.the.menu. change.to.show.the.selected.scheme..The.menu.schemes.have.been.specially. chosen.to.provide.a.high.contrast.with.the.colours.that.you.would.normally.see. on.a.computer.screen. Reminder Banner Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED When.the.reminder.banner.is.enabled,.the.name.of.the.currently.selected. computer.will.appear.in.a.small.reminder.banner..This.is.normally.located.at.the. top.of.the.screen.in.a.central.position.but.may.be.moved.as.required.(see.To move the reminder banner).

  • Page 73: Global Preferences

    Global Preferences Global.preferences.are.available.only.to. the.Admin.user.and.allow.settings.to.be. made.that.affect.all.users.attached.to.the. AdderView.CATx. To get here 1. From.a.local,.remote.or.global.keyboard,. log.on.as.‘admin’.user. 2. Press. . .(hotkeys.can.change). 3. Press. .to.select.‘More.menus’. 4. Select.‘Global.Preferences’.. Mouse Switching Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED The.computer.channel.can.be.switched.using.a.three.button.mouse.or. IntelliMouse..Pressing.the.central.button.or.wheel.button.together.with.the. left.hand.mouse.button.will.cause.the.AdderView.CATx.to.switch.to.the.next. available.computer..When.mouse.switching.is.enabled.the.central.mouse.button. or.wheel.mouse.button.is.allocated.to.control.the.AdderView.CATx.and.is.not. therefore.available.for.use.by.computer.applications..If.you.want.to.use.the. central.mouse.button.within.your.applications.you.will.need.to.disable.mouse. switching..The.rotation.action.of.an.IntelliMouse.wheel.is.not.affected.and.is. always.available.to.the.computer.application. Screen Saver Settings: DISABLED; 2, 5, 7, 10,15, 20 & 30 MINUTES To.avoid.burning.out.the.phosphor.on.CRT.monitor.screens,.the.AdderView.
  • Page 74 Global Preferences (continued) OSD Dwell Time Settings: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 SECONDS After.a.successful.computer.channel.change.the.AdderView.CATx.will.display. a.confirmation.message.for.a.few.seconds..The.length.of.time.that.this. confirmation.message.dwells.on.the.screen.may.be.changed. User Timeout Settings: 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5, 10 MINUTES When.two.users.are.connected.to.the.same.computer.only.one.can.have.access. at.any.one.time..When.no.keyboard.or.mouse.data.has.been.received.from.the. active.user.port.for.the.user.timeout.period,.the.AdderView.CATx.will.allow. other.users.to.access.the.computer..The.new.port.then.becomes.the.active.port. until.it.too.times.out..To.avoid.confusion.between.users.it.is.desirable.to.set. the.timeout.period.to.be.sufficiently.long.so.that.user’s.work.is.not.needlessly. interrupted.by.other.users.and.sufficiently.short.to.ensure.good.overall.system. efficiency..The.user.timeout.value.also.controls.the.timeout.between.the.local. port.and.remote.(extended).user.port.1. RS Mouse Type Settings: INTELLIMOUSE, 2 BUTTON, 3 BUTTON This.setting.controls.the.type.of.RS232.mouse.that.the.AdderView.CATx.reports.

  • Page 75: Setup Options

    Setup Options Setup.options.are.available.only.to.the. Admin.user.and.consist.of.key.settings.that. are.normally.made.only.during.the.initial. installation.stage. To get here 1. From.a.local,.remote.or.global.keyboard,. log.on.as.‘admin’.user. 2. Press. . .(hotkeys.can.change). 3. Press. .to.select.‘More.menus’. 4. Select.‘Setup.Options’.. Security Settings: DISABLED, ENABLED With.security.disabled.there.is.no.requirement.for.users.to.log-in.to.the.system.. All.users.have.full.access.to.all.the.connected.computers.and.full.administration. rights..With.security.enabled,.users.are.required.to.log-in.to.the.AdderView. CATx..Each.user.is.allocated.access.rights.to.computers.by.the.system. administrator.and.they.are.only.able.to.see.the.computers.that.they.have.access. to.on.their.on-screen.menu. Language Settings: ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, SWEDISH This.option.specifies.the.language.that.is.used.for.the.on-screen.menu.and.the. keyboard.layout.that.is.assumed.for.the.keyboard..When.the.French.option.is. selected.the.keyboard.is.assumed.to.have.an.AZERTY.format..When.the.English,. German.and.Swedish.options.are.selected.the.keyboard.is.assumed.to.have.a.
  • Page 76 Setup Options (continued) Automatic Logout Settings: DISABLED, ENABLED The.AdderView.CATx.enables.you.to.restrict.access.to.your.computers.on.a. login.basis..If.a.user.forgets.to.logout.when.they.have.finished.accessing.the. AdderView.CATx.then.the.user.console.may.unintentionally.be.left.with.full. access.to.all.the.computers..The.AdderView.CATx.can.be.set.to.automatically. logout.unattended.user.consoles.when.the.screen.saver.kicks.in..This.reduces. the.risk.of.security.problems.by.preventing.user.consoles.remaining.in.a. permanent.“logged-in”.state.when.there.is.no.keyboard.or.mouse.activity..The. automatic.logout.feature.is.only.enabled.when.the.screen.saver.feature.is.active. (i.e..not.disabled). Audio Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED Allows.you.to.enable.and.disable.the.audio.capabilities.of.the.AdderView.CATx. unit.. Add Computers Settings: AUTO, MANUAL Each.time.the.master.switch.within.a.KVM.cascade.is.power.cycled,.it.checks.for. newly.added.computers..This.option.allows.you.to.determine.whether.such.new. computers.are.automatically.added.to.the.computer.list.or.whether.you.would. prefer.to.update.the.list.manually..

  • Page 77: Advanced Options

    Advanced Options Advanced.options.are.available.only.to.the. Admin.user.and.consist.of.settings.that.are. related.to.specialist.areas.such.as.power. control.and.DDC. To get here 1. From.a.local,.remote.or.global.keyboard,. log.on.as.‘admin’.user. 2. Press. . .(hotkeys.can.change). 3. Press. .to.select.‘More.menus’. 4. Select.‘Advanced.Options’.. DDC Options The.options.within.this.section.are.related.to.the.Display.Data.Channel.features. supported.by.the.AdderView.CATx..DDC.is.an.industry.standard.format.that. allows.computer.systems.to.be.informed.of.the.capabilities.of.the.video.monitor. connected.to.them. DDC Source Settings: AUTO, LOCAL, DEFAULT Determines.which.user.port.monitor.should.be.interrogated.to.discover.its. capabilities..AUTO.begins.with.the.local.user.port.and.if.it.fails,.it.uses.a.set.of. default.values..The.LOCAL.setting.forces.the.unit.to.interrogate.only.the.local. monitor.and.DEFAULT.uses.only.the.pre-programmed.settings. DDC Refresh Settings: AT START, DISABLED AT START.sets.the.AdderView.CATx.to.read.DDC.information.from.the.selected.
  • Page 78 USB Country Code Some.computers.query.the.keyboard.to.find. out.its.country.code.and.key.layout..These. USB Country Code computers.use.this.information.to.configure. Country Code Default Country the.way.that.they.interpret.the.data.coming. from.the.keyboard.and.so.it.is.important.for. the.correct.country.information.to.be.supplied.. Not.all.keyboards.report.country.information. and.two.different.styles.of.keyboard.may.be. connected.to.the.AdderView.CATx.. Country Code Settings: AUTO, MANUAL, DISABLED Space-Toggle In.AUTO.mode.the.AdderView.CATx.will.at- tempt.to.query.the.keyboard.attached.to.the. local.port.to.ascertain.a.country.code..If.a.country.code.is.not.found.then.the. AdderView.CATx.will.use.the.current.value.of.the.Default.Country.option..In. MANUAL.mode,.the.connected.local.keyboard.is.not.queried.for.country.infor- mation.and.instead.the.Default.Country.value.is.reported.to.all.computers.that. request.country.information..In.DISABLED.mode,.no.country.information.is.sup- plied.to.computers.requesting.country.information. Default Country The.codes.that.may.be.used.within.this.option.are.as.follows: Country Code Country Arabic.

  • Page 79: Configure Ip Port

    Configure IP port Available.only.on.AdderView.CATx.IP.models,.the.IP.port.configuration.menu. allows.you.to.determine.settings.that.relate.directly.to.the.global.(IP).user. aspects.of.the.unit: Unit Configuration •. IP admin password, encryption settings, etc.. Network Configuration •. IP address, net mask, VNC port, etc. Modem Configuration •. Baud rate, initialisation string, etc... Reset Configuration.. •. Completely resets the IP portion of the AdderView CATx IP unit. AdderView IP Configuration Unit Configuration Network Configuration...

  • Page 80: Unit Configuration

    Unit Configuration This.page.provides.access.to.a.selection.of.both.basic.and.fundamental.settings. for.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.. Keybd Layout Use.the.arrow.buttons.to.match.the.keyboard.layout.expected.by.the.host. system. Admin Passwd Enter.the.password.that.will.be.used.to.gain.administrator.access.to.the. AdderView.CATx.IP..There.can.only.be.one.admin.user.and.only.that.user.is. given.access.to.the.configuration.menus..The.admin.password.background.will. be.red.until.a.reasonably.secure.password.has.been.entered,.although.this.is. only.advisory.as.any.password.or.no.password.may.be.entered. Unit Name The.name.entered.here.will.be.displayed.on.the.local.menus.and.the.remote. VNC/browser.windows. Time and Date Use.the.left.and.right.arrow.keys.to.select.the.correct.time.and.date..The.time. entry.uses.the.24.hour.clock.notation..The.internal.real.time.clock.will.continue. to.run.for.roughly.one.week.without.power.to.the.unit,.after.that.it.will.be.lost. and.require.resetting..Use.the.up.and.down.arrow.keys.to.move.between.each. of.the.sections.within.the.time.and.date.entries. Encryption Three.options.are.available:.Always.on,.prefer.off,.prefer.on..The.one.to.choose. depends.on.the.specific.details.of.your.installation.-.see.Encryption details..The.use.of.encryption.imposes.a.slight.performance.overhead.of.roughly.10%. but.is.highly.secure.against.third.party.intrusion. AdderView CATx IP Unit Config Hardware Firmware Keybd Layout Admin Passwd Unit Name Time...

  • Page 81: Network Configuration

    Network Configuration This.page.allows.you.to.configure.the.various.aspects.of.the.IP.port.and.its. relationship.with.the.local.network. MAC Address Media.Access.Control.address.–.this.is.the.unique.and.unchangeable.code. that.was.hard.coded.within.your.AdderView.CATx.IP.unit.when.it.was.built..It. consists.of.six.2-digit.hexadecimal.(base.16).numbers.separated.by.colons..A. section.of.the.MAC.address.identifies..the.manufacturer,.while.the.remainder.is. effectively.the.unique.electronic.serial.number.of.your.particular.unit... Use DHCP DHCP.is.an.acronym.for.‘Dynamic.Host.Configuration.Protocol’..Its.function.is. particularly.useful.when.connecting.to.medium.size.or.larger.networks,.such.as. the.Internet..When.this.option.is.selected,.your.AdderView.CATx.IP.will.attempt. to.locate.a.DHCP.server.on.the.network..If.such.a.server.is.located,.it.will.supply. three.things.to.the.AdderView.CATx.IP:.an.IP.address,.an.IP.network.mask. (also.known.as.a.Subnet.mask).and.a.Gateway.address..These.are.not.usually. granted.permanently,.but.on.a.‘lease’.basis.for.a.fixed.amount.of.time.or.for.as. long.as.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.remains.connected.and.switched.on..Discover allocations. IP Address This.is.the.identity.of.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.within.a.network..The.IP.address. can.be.thought.of.as.the.telephone.number.of.the.AdderView.CATx.IP..Unlike. the.MAC.address,.the.IP.address.can.be.altered.to.suit.the.network.to.which.it.is. connected..It.can.either.be.entered.manually.or.configured.automatically.using. the.DHCP.option..When.the.DHCP.option.is.enabled,.this.entry.is.unavailable.. See.IP addresses. Net Mask Also.often.called.the.‘subnet-mask’,.this.value.is.used.alongside.the.IP.address. to.help.define.a.smaller.collection.(or.subnet).of.devices.on.a.network..In.this. way.a.distinction.is.made.between.locally.connected.devices.and.ones.that.are. reachable.elsewhere,.such.as.on.the.wider.Internet..This.process.helps.to.reduce. overall.traffic.on.the.network.and.hence.speed.up.connections.in.general..See. masks. Gateway This.is.the.address.of.the.device.that.links.the.local.network.(to.which.the.

  • Page 82: Modem Configuration

    Modem Configuration This.page.allows.you.to.configure.the.COM1.serial.port.located.at.the.rear.of. the.AdderView.CATx.IP. Server IP / Client IP When.a.user.dials.into.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.via.a.modem.or.ISDN.adapter,.the. AdderView.CATx.IP.sets.up.a.temporary.two-device.network.using.PPP.(Point.to. Point.Protocol)..For.this.purpose,.both.devices.must.have.‘dummy’.IP.addresses. so.that.they.can.communicate.correctly..These.two.addresses.can.be.almost. anything.expressed.in.the.quad.octet.format.(i.e..192.168.3.1.)..However,.it.is. advisable.not.to.make.them.the.same.as.the.real.IP.addresses.used.by.either.the. remote.system.or.the.AdderView.CATx.. Baud Rate This.option.configures.the.speed.of.the.serial.connection.between.the. AdderView.CATx.IP.and.a.connected.modem.or.ISDN.terminal.adapter..The. default.setting.is.115200..The.other.communication.settings.are.fixed.as:.No. parity,.8.bit.word,.1.stop.bit. Init String The.codes.entered.here.are.used.to.prepare.the.connected.modem.or.ISDN. terminal.adapter.for.use.with.the.AdderView.CATx.IP..The.default.code.is. a.Hayes-compatible.string.to.configure.auto.answer.mode.and.would.be. understood.by.the.vast.majority.of.modem/ISDN.devices..The.code.is.sent.when. the.AdderView.CATx.IP.is.first.switched.on.or.whenever.the.Initialize.button.is. clicked. Initialize Port When.selected,.this.option.sends.the.characters.entered.in.the.‘Init.string’.field. to.the.connected.modem.or.ISDN.terminal.adapter. Restore Defaults When.selected,.this.option.resets.the.‘Baud.rate’.and.‘Init.string’.values.to.their. original.default.settings. AdderView CATx IP Modem Config Server IP 192.168.3.1 192.168.3.2...

  • Page 83: Reset Configuration

    Reset Configuration This.option.allows.you.to.completely.reset.the.IP.portion.of.the.AdderView.CATx. IP.unit.. WARNING: This process will remove all network and modem/ISDN settings and return the unit to use its original state. A complete reconfiguration will be required before the IP features of the unit can be used. To reset the AdderView CATx IP configuration 1.

  • Page 84: Appendix 2 - Configuration Pages Via Viewer

    Appendix 2 - Configuration pages via viewer This.section.covers.the.configuration.pages.that.are.available.to.global.admin. users,.using.either.the.VNC.viewer.or.the.browser.methods.of.access. To access the remote configuration pages connection.to.the. Make.a.global AdderView.CATx.IP.unit.and.login.as.the. admin.user.. 2. Once.logged.in,.click.the.Configure.button. in.the.top.right.corner.of.the.window.. Main configuration page Logged on users Indicates.the.current.users. irrespective.of.whether.they.are. connected.locally,.remotely,.by. modem/ISDN.or.via.a.network... Click.the.required.option •. User Accounts •. Unit Configuration •. Time &...

  • Page 85: User Accounts

    User accounts This.page.allows.you.to.manage.up.to.sixteen.separate.accounts.. The.first.of.the.sixteen.accounts.is.the.admin.account.and.is.the.only.account. with.access.rights.to.the.configuration.menus..The.user.name.and.access.rights. are.fixed.for.the.admin.account,.the.only.change.possible.for.this.account.is.the. password. There.are.fifteen.user.account.positions.. To create a new account 1..Enter.the.required.User.Name.to.activate.that.position.(the.Password.and. access.tick.box.positions.will.become.editable). 2..Optionally.enter.a.password.for.the.user.account. 3..Tick/untick.the.Local,.Modem,.Remote.and.Power.options.that.are. appropriate.to.the.user. 4. Click.the.Save.button.to.register.your.changes.. To get here 1. Using.VNC.viewer.or.a.browser,.log.on.as.the.‘admin’.user. 2. Click.the.‘Configure’.button.in.the.top.right.corner. 3. Click.the.‘User.Accounts’.option. User Name All.user.names.must.consist.of.lower.case.characters.or.numbers.only..No. symbols.or.upper.case.characters.are.permissible..The.user.name.can.be. between.1.and.16.characters.in.length. Password Passwords.are.case.sensitive.and.can.include.certain.keyboard.symbols..The. password.can.be.between.1.and.16.characters.in.length..It.is.important.to.note,. however,.that.the.password.background.remains.shaded.in.amber.while.the. AdderView.CATx.IP.considers.your.entered.password.to.be.too.easy.to.guess.. A.suitable.password.is.best.constructed.using.a.mixture.of.more.than.6.letters,. numbers.and.punctuation.characters.

  • Page 86: Unit Configuration

    Unit configuration This.page.provides.access.to.a.selection.of.both.basic.and.advanced.settings.for. the.AdderView.CATx.IP..Many.of.the.settings.displayed.here.are.also.accessible. through.the.on-screen.menu. Hardware Version Indicates.the.version.of.the.electronic.circuitry.within.the.AdderView.CATx.IP. unit. Firmware Version Indicates.the.version.of.the.hardwired.software.within.the.AdderView.CATx.IP. flash.memory..This.may.be.updated.using.the.flash upgrade Host Keyboard Layout Use.the.arrow.buttons.to.match.the.keyboard.layout.expected.by.the.host. system. Admin Password Enter.the.password.that.will.be.used.to.gain.administrator.access.to.the. AdderView.CATx.IP..There.can.only.be.one.admin.user.and.only.that.user.is. given.access.to.the.configuration.menus. To get here 1. Using.VNC.viewer.or.a.browser,.log.on.as.the.‘admin’.user. 2. Click.the.‘Configure’.button.in.the.top.right.corner. 3. Click.the.‘Unit.configuration’.option. Unit Name The.name.entered.here.will.be.displayed.on.the.local.menus.and.the.remote. VNC.viewer/browser.windows. Encryption Three.options.are.available:.Always.on,.prefer.off,.prefer.on..The.one.to.choose. procedure.. depends.on.the.specific.details.of.your.installation.-.see.Encryption details..The.use.of.encryption.imposes.a.slight.performance.overhead.of.roughly.10%.

  • Page 87: Advanced Unit Configuration

    Advanced unit configuration Click.this.button.to.display.advanced.options.that.do.not.normally.require.alteration. To get here 1. Using.VNC.viewer.or.a.browser,.log.on.as.the.‘admin’.user. 2. Click.the.‘Configure’.button.in.the.top.right.corner. 3. Click.the.‘Unit.configuration’.option. 4. Click.the.‘Advanced.unit.configuration’.option. Force VNC Protocol . IMPORTANT:.The.use.of.this.option.is.not.recommended..Protocol.3.3.is.a.legacy. version.that.does.not.offer.any.encryption. Idle Timeout Determines.the.period.of.inactivity.on.a.global.connection.before.the.user.is.logged. out..The.idle.timeout.period.can.be.set.to.any.time.span,.expressed.in.minutes.. Note: The Screensaver option serves a similar purpose for local connections. Protocol Timeout Sets.the.time.period.by.which.responses.should.have.been.received.to.outgoing. data.packets..If.the.stated.period.is.exceeded,.then.a.connection.is.considered. lost.and.terminated.

  • Page 88: Time & Date Configuration

    Time & date configuration This.page.allows.you.to.configure.all.aspects.relating.to.time.and.date.within.the. AdderView.CATx.IP.unit. Time and Date Use.the.arrow.buttons.to.set.the.correct.current.time. Use NTP When.this.option.is.selected,.the.AdderView.CATx.will.synchronise.its.internal. clocks.using.information.from.the.(Network.Time.Protocol).server.listed.in.the. NTP Server IP address.field.. NTP Server IP address Optionally.enter.the.IP.address.for.a.known.Network.Time.Protocol.server... Set Time from NTP Server Click.to.immediately.use.the.time.and.date.information.from.the.listed.NTP.server.. Timezone specifier Optionally.enter.a.recognised.timezone.specifier.related.to.the.current.position. of.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.unit..When.an.NTP.server.is.used,.the.specifier.will.be. used.to.provide.the.correct.real.time. The.timezone.specifier.takes.the.following.form:. std.offset.dst.[offset],start[/time],end[/time] offset The. .and. .specify.the.standard.time.zone,.such.as.GMT.and.0,.or.CET. and.-1,.or.EST.and.5,.respectively..

  • Page 89: Network Configuration

    Network configuration This.page.allows.you.to.configure.the.various.aspects.of.the.IP.port.and.its. relationship.with.the.local.network. MAC address Media.Access.Control.address.–.this.is.the.unique.and.unchangeable.code. that.was.hard.coded.within.your.AdderView.CATx.IP.unit.when.it.was.built..It. consists.of.six.2-digit.hexadecimal.(base.16).numbers.separated.by.colons..A. section.of.the.MAC.address.identifies.the.manufacturer,.while.the.remainder.is. effectively.the.unique.electronic.serial.number.of.your.particular.unit... Use DHCP DHCP.is.an.acronym.for.‘Dynamic.Host.Configuration.Protocol’..Its.function.is. particularly.useful.when.connecting.to.medium.size.or.larger.networks,.such.as. the.Internet..When.this.option.is.selected,.your.AdderView.CATx.IP.will.attempt. to.locate.a.DHCP.server.on.the.network..If.such.a.server.is.located,.it.will.supply. three.things.to.the.AdderView.CATx.IP:.an.IP.address,.an.IP.network.mask. (also.known.as.a.Subnet.mask).and.a.Gateway.address..These.are.not.usually. granted.permanently,.but.on.a.‘lease’.basis.for.a.fixed.amount.of.time.or.for.as. long.as.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.remains.connected.and.switched.on..Discover allocations. To get here 1. Using.VNC.viewer.or.a.browser,.log.on.as.the.‘admin’.user. 2. Click.the.‘Configure’.button.in.the.top.right.corner. 3. Click.the.‘Network.configuration’.option. IP Address This.is.the.identity.of.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.within.a.network..The.IP can.be.thought.of.as.the.telephone.number.of.the.AdderView.CATx.IP..Unlike. the.MAC.address,.the.IP.address.can.be.altered.to.suit.the.network.to.which.it.is. connected..It.can.either.be.entered.manually.or.configured.automatically.using. the.DHCP.option..When.the.DHCP.option.is.enabled,.this.entry.is.greyed.out. IP Network Mask Also.often.called.the.subnet-mask,.this.value.is.used.alongside.the.IP.address.

  • Page 90: Setting Ip Access Control

    Setting IP access control The.golden.rule.with.this.feature.is.‘Include.before.you.exclude’.or.to.put.it. another.way.‘Arrange.allowed.addresses.in.the.list.before.the.denied.addresses’.. This.is.because.the.positions.of.entries.in.the.list.are.vitally.important..Once.a. range.of.addresses.is.denied.access,.it.is.not.possible.to.make.exceptions.for. particular.addresses.within.that.range..For.instance,.if.the.range.of.addresses. from.A.to.F.are.denied.access.first,.then.the.address.C.could.not.be.granted. access.lower.down.the.list..Address.C.needs.to.be.placed.in.the.list.before.the. denied.range. IMPORTANT: This feature should be configured with extreme caution as it is possible to deny access to everyone. If such an error occurs, see access control for details about how to regain access. In.the.list,.access.control.addresses.prefixed.by.‘+’.are.allow.entries.while.those.

  • Page 91: Serial Port Configuration

    Serial port configuration This.page.provides.all.access.to.settings.concerned.with.the.two.serial.ports. (modem.and.power.control).that.are.situated.at.the.rear.of.the.AdderView.CATx. IP.unit.. To get here 1. Using.VNC.viewer.or.a.browser,.log.on.as.the.‘admin’.user. 2. Click.the.‘Configure’.button.in.the.top.right.corner. 3. Click.the.‘Serial.port.configuration’.option. Modem port PPP Server IP Address / PPP Client IP Address When.a.user.dials.into.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.via.a.modem.or.ISDN.adapter,.the. AdderView.CATx.IP.sets.up.a.temporary.two-device.network.using.PPP.(Point.to. Point.Protocol)..For.this.purpose,.both.devices.must.have.‘dummy’.IP.addresses. so.that.they.can.communicate.correctly..These.two.addresses.can.be.almost. anything.expressed.in.the.quad.octet.format.(i.e..192.168.3.1.)..However,.it.is. advisable.not.to.make.them.the.same.as.the.real.IP.addresses.used.by.either.the. remote.system.or.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.. Baud Rate This.option.configures.the.speed.of.the.serial.connection.between.the. AdderView.CATx.IP.and.a.connected.modem.or.ISDN.terminal.adapter..The. default.setting.is.115200..The.other.communication.settings.are.fixed.as:.No. parity,.8.bit.word,.1.stop.bit. Initialization Sequence The.codes.entered.here.are.used.to.prepare.the.connected.modem.or.ISDN.

  • Page 92: Host Configuration

    Host configuration This.page.provides.the.opportunity.to.configure.various.details.for.each.of.the. host.systems.that.may.be.connected.to.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.via.one.or.more. KVM.switch.units..There.are.128.entries,.each.of.which.can.be.configured.with. a.name,.the.permitted.users,.the.hot.key.combinations.required.to.switch.to.it. and,.if.required,.appropriate.power.control.commands. Add entry for unrecognised host . When.selected,.any.systems.visited.that.are.not.specified.in.the.Hosts.list,.will. be.added.to.the.list..Use.with.care.when.visiting.complex.cascaded.systems. Erase Host Configuration . Removes.all.hosts.from.the.list.. To get here 1. Using.VNC.viewer.or.a.browser,.log.on.as.the.‘admin’.user. 2. Click.the.‘Configure’.button.in.the.top.right.corner. 3. Click.the.‘Host.configuration’.option. To create a new host entry 1. Click.one.of.the.host.entries.to.reveal.a.Host.configuration.dialog. Name . Enter.the.name.that.will.be.displayed.in.the.viewer.window.when.you. click.the.Host.button.

  • Page 93: Adder Port Direct

    Adder Port Direct Adder.Port.Direct.is.totally.transparent.communication.system.that.allows. supporting.devices.to.communicate.with.each.other..Using.the.keyboard. connections.that.link.each.device,.Adder.Port.Direct.allows:. •. A.controlling.device.to.provide.address.details.of.the.required.port,.the.user’s. name.and.access.rights,.mouse.calibration.and.video.mode.information. •. A.controlled.device.to.confirm.the.address.and.other.details.of.the.current. port. Such.communication.simplifies.both.the.configuration.and.selection.of.systems,. especially.within.a.complex.cascade.structure..Adder.Port.Direct.also.allows. the.AdderView.CATx.Hosts.option.to.directly.control.the.connected.switching. devices.(such.as.other.AdderView.CATx.units.in.cascade).and.then.apply.the. appropriate.video.capture.and.mouse.scaling.settings..Adder.Port.Direct.provides. excellent.security.control.to.prevent.users.from.accessing.systems.for.which.they. do.not.access.rights.(‘sideways.movement’).because.each.unit.is.fully.informed. of.each.user’s.precise.access.rights. Port/host addressing using Adder Port Direct When.adding.new.computers.to.the.Hosts.list,.the.option.‘Add entry for unrecognised host’.is.provided.to.automatically.add.new.entries.if.a.port.is. visited.that.does.not.already.have.a.matching.host.entry..This.is.a.useful.option. for.simple.configurations,.but.should.be.used.with.care.when.complex.cascades. of.units.are.being.used.as.it.may.lead.to.more.host.entries.being.added.than.are. strictly.necessary.. Additionally,.you.can.specify.the.port.number.of.the.required.system.using.the. same.format.as.if.controlling.the.KVM.switch.directly.. Examples ... selects.port.16.and.is.equivalent.to.the.hotkey.sequence.+CTRL+ALT+– A.0.

  • Page 94: Logging And Status

    Logging and status This.screen.provides.various.details.about.the.user.activity.on.the.AdderView. CATx.IP.unit.. Date and Type of event, user name and access time the method or remote IP address event occurred Click to clear Click to Optionally enter an all log entries refresh IP address to which the list the status log should be sent To copy and paste the log...

  • Page 95: Appendix 3 - Vnc Viewer Connection Options

    Appendix 3 - VNC viewer connection options When.you.are.connecting.to.the. AdderView.CATx.IP.using.the. VNC.viewer,.a.number.of.options. are.available.. Click here to access the options There.are.six.tabbed.pages.of.options: •. Colour/Encoding •. Inputs •. Scaling Misc •. Identities •. Load/Save •. IMPORTANT:.If.you.make.any.changes.to.the.options.given.here.and.wish.to. retain.them.for.successive.connection.sessions,.you.must.save.the.changes... To.do.this,.change.to.the.‘Load/Save’.tab.and.click.the.‘Save’.button.within.the. ‘Default’.section.. Colour/Encoding Auto select When.ticked,.this.option.will. examine.the.speed.of.your. connection.to.the.AdderView.CATx. IP.and.apply.the.most.suitable.

  • Page 96: Inputs

    Inputs Enable all inputs When.selected,.allows.keyboard,. mouse.and.clipboard.data.to.be. transferred.between.server.and. viewer.systems. Disable all inputs (view-only mode) When.selected,.prevents.control. data.being.passed.between.server. and.viewer..Viewer.can.display.the. server.output,.but.cannot.control.it. Customise Allows.you.to.select.which.data.can. be.transferred.between.server.and. viewer. Send pointer events to server When.un-ticked,.the.VNC.viewer. will.not.send.mouse.movement.or.click.data.to.the.AdderView.CATx.IP.or.host. system. Send keyboard events to server When.un-ticked,.the.VNC.viewer.will.not.send.keyboard.information.to.the. AdderView.CATx.IP.or.host.system. Send clipboard changes to server This.feature.is.restricted.to.software.server.versions.of.VNC.and.has.no.effect.on.

  • Page 97: Scaling

    Scaling No Scaling No.attempt.is.made.to.make.the. screen.image.fit.the.viewer.window.. You.may.need.to.scroll.horizontally. and/or.vertically.to.view.all.parts.of. the.screen.image. Scale to Window Size Adjusts.the.server.screen.image.to. suit.the.size.of.the.viewer.window. Custom Size Adjusts.the.server.screen.image. according.to.the.Width.and.Height. settings.in.the.adjacent.fields..A.drop. box.to.the.right.of.the.fields.allows. you.to.define.the.image.size.by. percentage.or.by.pixels,.as.required. Preserve Aspect Ratio When.ticked,.maintains.a.consistent. ratio.between.the.horizontal.and. vertical.dimensions.of.the.screen. image. IMPORTANT:.If.you.make.any.changes.to.the.options.given.here.and.wish.to. retain.them.for.successive.connection.sessions,.you.must.save.the.changes... To.do.this,.change.to.the.‘Load/Save’.tab.and.click.the.‘Save’.button.within.the. ‘Default’.section.. Misc Shared connection (do not dis- connect other viewers) This.option.does.not.apply.to.

  • Page 98: Identities

    Identities This.feature.helps.your.VNC. viewer.to.confirm.that.a.revisited. AdderView.CATx.IP.is.genuine.and. not.another.device.masquerading. as.an.AdderView.CATx.IP..The.list. given.will.retain.the.identities.of.all. visited.units.(that.have.full.security. enabled).. When.you.first.make.a.secure. connection.to.the.AdderView. CATx.IP,.the.security.information. for.that.AdderView.CATx.IP.unit. is.cached.within.this.Identities.tab. (i.e..the.“identity”.is.known)..The. next.time.that.you.connect.to.the. AdderView.CATx.IP,.its.identity.is. checked.against.the.stored.version.. If.a.mismatch.is.found.between.the. current.and.the.stored.identities. then.a.warning.will.be.issued.to.you. If.an.existing.AdderView.CATx.IP.is.fully.reconfigured.then.it.will.need.to.issued. with.a.new.identity..In.this.case.the.previous.identity,.listed.in.this.tab,.should.be. removed.so.that.a.new.identity.can.be.created.on.the.next.connection... Load / Save Configuration File - Reload Allows.you.to.load.a.configuration. file.saved.from.this,.or.another. viewer. Configuration File - Save Allows.you.to.save.the.current. settings.so.that.they.can.be.copied. from.one.viewer.to.another.

  • Page 99: Appendix 4 - Vnc Viewer Window Options

    Appendix 4 - VNC viewer window options Click.the.VNC.icon.in.the.top.left.corner.of.the.viewer.window.(or.press.F8).to. display.the.window.options:. Standard window control items Full screen Expands.the.VNC.viewer.window.to.fill.the.whole.screen. with.no.visible.window.edges.or.toolbar..Press.F8.to.re- display.this.menu. Single mouse mode (P) Used.for.fast.network.connections.where.a.second,. “predictor”.cursor.is.not.required. Ctrl, Alt, Send F, Send Ctrl-Alt-Del Sends.the.selected.keypress(es).to.the.AdderView.CATx.IP. and.host.computer..This.is.necessary.because.certain.keys. and.key.combinations.are.trapped.by.the.VNC.viewer. Refresh Screen Requests.data.from.the.server.for.a.complete.redraw.of. the.screen.image,.not.just.the.items.that.change. New connection... Displays.the.connection.dialog.so.that.you.can.log.on.to.a. different.AdderView.CATx.or.VNC.server.location.

  • Page 100: Appendix 5 - Browser Viewer Options

    Appendix 5 - Browser viewer options When.you.are.connecting.to. the.AdderView.CATx.IP.using. a.Web.browser,.a.number.of. options.are.available.. Click here to access the options There.are.four.options.pages: Encoding and colour level Auto select When.ticked,.this.option.will.examine.the.speed. of.your.connection.to.the.AdderView.CATx.IP. and.apply.the.most.suitable.encoding.method.. This.option.is.suggested.for.the.majority.of. installations. Preferred encoding There.are.three.manually.selectable.encoding. methods.which.are.accessible.when.the.Auto. select.option.is.unticked.. •. ZRLE.–.This.is.a.highly.compressed.method.that.is.best.suited.to.slow. modem.connections. •. Hextile.–.This.method.offers.better.performance.than.the.ZRLE.when.used. over.a.high.speed.network.because.there.is.no.need.for.the.AdderView. CATx.to.spend.time.highly.compressing.the.data. •.

  • Page 101: Appendix 6 - Addresses, Masks And Ports

    Appendix 6 – Addresses, masks and ports IP.address,.network.masks.and.ports.are.all.closely.linked.in.the.quest.for.one. device.to.find.another.across.disparate.network.links. IP addresses As.a.rough.analogy,.consider.how.you.use.the.telephone.system..The.phone. number.for.Adder.Technology.in.the.UK.is.0044 (0)1954 780044..This.number. consists.of.three.distinct.parts: •. 0044.connects.from.another.country.to.the.UK •. (0)1954.selects.the.main.telephone.exchange.in.the.Bar.Hill.area.of. Cambridgeshire,.and •. 780044.is.the.unique.code.for.Adder.Technology.within.Bar.Hill. The.important.parts.of.the.whole.number.depend.on.where.you.are..If.you.were. based.in.the.same.local.area.as.Adder.Technology,.there.would.be.no.point. in.dialling.out.of.the.UK,.or.even.out.of.the.area..The.only.part.of.the.whole. number.that.you.are.interested.in.is.the.final.part:.780044. In.a.similar.way.to.the.various.parts.of.the.telephone.number,.the.four.sections. (or.Octets).of.every.IP.address.have.different.meanings.or.“weights”..Consider. the.following.typical.IP.address:. 192.168.142.154 192.is.the.most.global.part.of.the.number.(akin.to.the.0044.of.the.phone. number).and.154.is.the.most.local.(similar.to.the.780044.unique.local.code.of. the.phone.number)... When.two.network.devices.communicate.with.each.other,.they.always.“dial.the. whole.number”.regardless.of.their.respective.locations.in.a.network..However,. they.still.need.to.know.whether.the.other.device.is.local.to.them.or.not,.and.this. is.where.the.net.mask.comes.into.play. Net masks The.net.mask.(or.sub-net.mask).informs.a.device.as.to.its.own.position.within.a.

  • Page 102: Net Masks - The Binary Explanation

    Net masks - the binary explanation To.really.understand.the.operation.of.a.net.mask.it.is.necessary.to.delve.deeper. into.the.life.blood.of.computers.–.binary;.this.is.native.digital,.where.everything. is.either.a.1.(one).or.0.(zero),.on.or.off,.yes.or.no.. The.net.mask.operation.described.on.the.previous AND.function’..The.example.of.255.255.255.0.is.handy.because.the.last.octet. is.completely.zero.and.is.“clean”.for.illustrative.purposes..However,.actual.net. mask.calculations.are.carried.out,.not.on.whole.decimal.numbers,.but.bit.by.bit. on.binary.numbers,.hence.the.term.‘bit-wise’..In.a.real.local.network,.a.net.mask. might.be.255.255.255.240..Such.an.example.would.no.longer.be.quite.so.clear,. until.you.look.at.the.net.mask.in.its.binary.form: 11111111.11111111.11111111.11110000 In.this.case,.the.four.zeroes.at.the.end.of.the.net.mask.indicate.that.the.local. part.of.the.address.is.formed.by.only.the.last.four.bits..If.you.use.the.diagram. from.the.previous.example.and.insert.the.new.net.mask,.it.will.have.the. following.effect.on.the.final.result: 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Inside a bit-wise AND function When.you.“open.up”.the.last.octet. of.the.net.mask.and.look.at.the. binary.inside,.you.can.see.the.last. four.zero.bits.preventing.any.1’s.in. the.address.from.falling.through.. Thus,.when.154.is.bit-wise ANDed.with.240,.the.result.is.144..Likewise,.any. local.address.from.192.168.142.144.through.to.192.168.142.159.would.

  • Page 103: Calculating The Mask For Ip Access Control

    Calculating the mask for IP access control The.IP.access.control.function.uses.a.standard.IP.address.and.a.net.mask. notation.to.specify.both.single.locations.and.ranges.of.addresses..In.order.to. use.this.function.correctly,.you.need.to.calculate.the.mask.so.that.it.accurately. encompasses.the.required.address(es). Single locations Some.of.the.simplest.addresses.to.allow.or.deny.are.single.locations..In.this.case. you.enter.the.required.IP.address.into.the.‘Network/Address’.field.and.simply. enter.the.‘Mask’.as.255.255.255.255.(255 used throughout the mask means that every bit of the address will be compared and so there can only be one unique address to match the one stated in the ‘Network/Address’ field). All locations The.other.easy.setting.to.make.is.ALL.addresses,.using.the.mask.0.0.0.0..As.

  • Page 104: Ports

    IMPORTANT: The correct configuration of routers and firewalls requires advanced networking skills and intimate knowledge of the particular network. Adder Technology cannot provide specific advice on how to configure your network devices and strongly recommend that such tasks are carried out by a qualified professional.

  • Page 105: Appendix 7 - Cable And Connector Specifications

    Appendix 7 – Cable and connector specifications RS232 serial mouse to PS/2 converter cable pin mini-DIN female -12V Female RS232 serial flash upgrade cable 9pin D-type female 9pin D-type male AdderView CATx to power switch cable 9pin D-type 9pin D-type female female Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable TXD (-12V)

  • Page 106: Multi-Head Synchronisation Cable

    Multi-head synchronisation cable MASTER end SLAVE end 9pin D-type male 9pin D-type male MASTER end SLAVE end 9pin D-type male 9pin D-type male SLAVE end 9pin D-type male Use this cable when two AdderView CATx devices are being synchronised. Use this cable when three AdderView CATx devices are being synchronised.

  • Page 107: Appendix 8 - Hotkey Sequence Codes

    Appendix 8 – Hotkey sequence codes These.codes.are.used.when.defining.hotkey.switching.sequences.(macros).for. host.computers.and.allow.you.to.include.almost.any.of.the.special.keys.on.the. keyboard... Permissible key presses Main control keys (see ‘Using abbreviations’) Backspace. | .Tab. | .Return. | .Enter. | .Ctrl. | .Alt. | .Win. | .Shift. | .LShift. | .RShift.. LCtrl. | .RCtrl. | .LAlt. | .AltGr. | .RAlt. | .LWin. | .RWin. | .Menu. | .Escape. | .Space. CapsLock.

  • Page 108: Appendix 9 - Supported Video Modes

    Appendix 9 – Supported video modes The.following.video.modes.are.supported.and.can.be.automatically.configured. by.the.AdderView.CATx.units..If.a.recognised.video.mode.cannot.be.found,.the. AdderView.CATx.will.gradually.change.some.of.the.key.parameters.to.discover. whether.a.video.lock.can.be.achieved..Support.for.VESA.GTF.(Generalized. Timing.Formula).is.available.and.can.be.enabled.via.the.Advanced Unit Configuration.screen.. The.half.width.video.modes.capture.every.other.pixel..These.are.not.generally. recommended.for.normal.use.but.may.be.used.for.emergency.access.to.high. resolution,.high.frequency.system.screens..Half.width.screens.can.be.expanded. to.normal.width.using.the.scaling.features.of.the.viewer.. vesa.720.x.400.@.85Hz vesa.720.x.400.@.70Hz* vesa.640.x.480.@.60Hz sun.1152.x.900.@.66Hz. vesa.640.x.480.@.72Hz sun.1152.x.900.@.76Hz. sun.1280.x.1024.@.67Hz vesa.640.x.480.@.75Hz vesa.640.x.480.@.85Hz apple.640.x.480.@.67Hz. vesa.800.x.600.@.56Hz apple.832.x.624.@.75Hz. vesa.800.x.600.@.60Hz apple.1152.x.870.@.75Hz vesa.800.x.600.@.72Hz 1900.x.1200.@.60Hz**. vesa.800.x.600.@.75Hz vesa.800.x.600.@.85Hz vesa.1024.x.768.@.60Hz vesa.1024.x.768.@.70Hz vesa.1024.x.768.@.75Hz vesa.1024.x.768.@.85Hz vesa.1152.x.864.@.75Hz vesa.1280.x.960.@.60Hz vesa.1280.x.1024.@.60Hz vesa.1280.x.1024.@.75Hz...

  • Page 109: Warranty

    Warranty Adder.Technology.Ltd.warrants.that.this.product.shall.be.free.from.defects.in. workmanship.and.materials.for.a.period.of.two.years.from.the.date.of.original. purchase..If.the.product.should.fail.to.operate.correctly.in.normal.use.during.the. warranty.period,.Adder.will.replace.or.repair.it.free.of.charge..No.liability.can.be. accepted.for.damage.due.to.misuse.or.circumstances.outside.Adder’s.control.. Also.Adder.will.not.be.responsible.for.any.loss,.damage.or.injury.arising.directly. or.indirectly.from.the.use.of.this.product..Adder’s.total.liability.under.the.terms. of.this.warranty.shall.in.all.circumstances.be.limited.to.the.replacement.value.of. this.product. If.any.difficulty.is.experienced.in.the.installation.or.use.of.this.product.that.you. are.unable.to.resolve,.please.contact.your.supplier. Safety information •. For.use.in.dry,.oil.free.indoor.environments.only. •. Both.the.AdderView.CATx.and.its.power.supply.generate.heat.when.in. operation.and.will.become.warm.to.the.touch..Do.not.enclose.them.or. place.them.locations.where.air.cannot.circulate.to.cool.the.equipment..Do. not.operate.the.equipment.in.ambient.temperatures.exceeding.40.degrees. Centigrade..Do.not.place.the.products.in.contact.with.equipment.whose. surface.temperature.exceeds.40.degrees.Centigrade. •. Warning.-.live.parts.contained.within.power.adapter. •. No.user.serviceable.parts.within.power.adapter.-.do.not.dismantle. • Plug.the.power.adapter.into.a.socket.outlet.close.to.the.module.that.it.is. powering. • Replace.the.power.adapter.with.a.manufacturer.approved.type.only.. • Do.not.use.the.power.adapter.if.the.power.adapter.case.becomes.damaged,. cracked.or.broken.or.if.you.suspect.that.it.is.not.operating.properly. • If.you.use.a.power.extension.cord.with.the.AdderView.CATx,.make.sure. the.total.ampere.rating.of.the.devices.plugged.into.the.extension.cord.does. not.exceed.the.cord’s.ampere.rating..Also,.make.sure.that.the.total.ampere. rating.of.all.the.devices.plugged.into.the.wall.outlet.does.not.exceed.the. wall.outlet’s.ampere.rating.

  • Page 110: End User Licence Agreement

    End user licence agreement PLEASE.READ.THIS.AGREEMENT.CAREFULLY..THIS.AGREEMENT.CONCERNS. ENHANCED.VNC.VIEWER.SOFTWARE.(“the.SOFTWARE”).FOR.USE.WITH.THE. AdderView.CATx.PRODUCT.(“the.PRODUCT”)..THE.SOFTWARE.IS.PROVIDED. TO.ENABLE.YOU.TO.OPERATE.THE.PRODUCT...BY.USING.ALL.OR.ANY.PORTION. OF.THE.SOFTWARE.YOU.ACCEPT.ALL.THE.TERMS.AND.CONDITIONS.OF.THIS. AGREEMENT..IF.YOU.DO.NOT.ACCEPT.ALL.THE.TERMS.AND.CONDITIONS. OF.THIS.AGREEMENT.THEN.DO.NOT.USE.THE.SOFTWARE...BY.USING.ANY. UPDATED.VERSION.OF.THE.SOFTWARE.WHICH.MAY.BE.MADE.AVAILABLE,.YOU. ACCEPT.THAT.THE.TERMS.OF.THIS.AGREEMENT.APPLY.TO.SUCH.UPDATED. SOFTWARE. Intellectual Property Rights The.Software.and.its.structure.and.algorithms.are.protected.by.copyright.and. other.intellectual.property.laws,.and.all.intellectual.property.rights.in.them. belong.to.RealVNC.Limited.(“RealVNC”),.a.United.Kingdom.Limited.Company,. or.are.licensed.to.it...You.may.not.reproduce,.publish,.transmit,.modify,.create. derivative.works.from,.publicly.display.the.Software.or.part.thereof...Copying. or.storing.or.using.the.Software.other.than.as.permitted.in.Clause.2.is.expressly. prohibited.unless.you.obtain.prior.written.permission.from.RealVNC. Permitted and Prohibited Uses 2.1. During.the.term.of.this.Agreement.and.as.long.as.you.comply.with.the. terms.of.this.agreement,.you.may.use.the.Software.only.with.the.Product. for.your.personal.use.or.for.the.internal.use.of.your.business...You.may. make.as.many..copies.of.the.Software.as.you.require.for.your.own.internal. business.purposes.only.and.for.archival.purposes..You.are.expressly. prohibited.from.distributing.the.Software.in.any.format,.in.whole.or.in. part,.for.sale,.or.for.commercial.use.or.for.any.unlawful.purpose. 2.2. You.may.not.rent,.lease.or.otherwise.transfer.the.Software.or.allow.it. to.be.copied...Unless.permitted.by.law,.you.may.not.reverse.engineer,. decompile.or.disassemble.the.Software. Warranty REALVNC.DOES.NOT.WARRANT.ANY.RESULTS.OBTAINED.USING.THE.

  • Page 111: Radio Frequency Energy

    Radio Frequency Energy A.Category.5.(or.better).twisted.pair.cable.must.be.used.to.connect.the.units.in. order.to.maintain.compliance.with.radio.frequency.energy.emission.regulations. and.ensure.a.suitably.high.level.of.immunity.to.electromagnetic.disturbances. All.other.interface.cables.used.with.this.equipment.must.be.shielded.in.order. to.maintain.compliance.with.radio.frequency.energy.emission.regulations.and. ensure.a.suitably.high.level.of.immunity.to.electromagnetic.disturbances. European EMC directive 89/336/EEC This.equipment.has.been.tested.and.found.to.comply.with.the.limits.for.a.class. A.computing.device.in.accordance.with.the.specifications.in.the.European. standard.EN55022..These.limits.are.designed.to.provide.reasonable.protection. against.harmful.interference..This.equipment.generates,.uses.and.can.radiate. radio.frequency.energy.and.if.not.installed.and.used.in.accordance.with.the. instructions.may.cause.harmful.interference.to.radio.or.television.reception.. However,.there.is.no.guarantee.that.harmful.interference.will.not.occur.in.a. particular.installation..If.this.equipment.does.cause.interference.to.radio.or. television.reception,.which.can.be.determined.by.turning.the.equipment.on. and.off,.the.user.is.encouraged.to.correct.the.interference.with.one.or.more. of.the.following.measures:.(a).Reorient.or.relocate.the.receiving.antenna..(b). Increase.the.separation.between.the.equipment.and.the.receiver..(c).Connect. the.equipment.to.an.outlet.on.a.circuit.different.from.that.to.which.the.receiver. is.connected..(d).Consult.the.supplier.or.an.experienced.radio/TV.technician.for. help.. FCC Compliance Statement (United States) This.equipment.generates,.uses.and.can.radiate.radio.frequency.energy. and.if.not.installed.and.used.properly,.that.is,.in.strict.accordance.with.the. manufacturer’s.instructions,.may.cause.interference.to.radio.communication.. It.has.been.tested.and.found.to.comply.with.the.limits.for.a.class.A.computing. device.in.accordance.with.the.specifications.in.Subpart.J.of.part.15.of.FCC.rules,. which.are.designed.to.provide.reasonable.protection.against.such.interference. when.the.equipment.is.operated.in.a.commercial.environment..Operation.of.this. equipment.in.a.residential.area.may.cause.interference,.in.which.case.the.user.at.
  • Page 112 ©.2008.Adder.Technology.Limited All.trademarks.are.acknowledged. Release.1.1b February.2008 Part.No..ADD0065 Adder.Technology.Limited, Technology.House, Trafalgar.Way,.Bar.Hill, Cambridge,.CB3.8SQ, United.Kingdom Tel:.+44.(0)1954.780044 Fax:.+44.(0)1954.780081 Documentation by: www.ctxd.com Adder.Corporation, Adder.Asia.Pacific 29.Water.Street, 6.New.Industrial.Road,. Hoe.Huat.Industrial.Building Newburyport, #07-01,. MA.01950, Singapore.536199 United.States.of.America Tel:.+1-888-932-3337 Tel:.+65.6288.5767 Fax:.+1-888-275-1117 Fax:.+65.6284.1150...
  • Page 113 Index Access Baud.rate..76 local.setting..81 local.and.remote.users..51 via.dial.up.link..66 remote.setting..90 Access.control Binary configuration..89 net.masks..101 mask.calculation..102 Brackets Access.mode fitting..7 Browser shared.&.private..62 Account connection..59 creation.for.users..84 viewer.options..99 Address explanation..100 Addressing Cable.lengths cascaded.computers..18 to.computers..12 DNS..43 to.remote.users..10 network.issues..42 Cable.specifications..104 power.switch.boxes..15 Calibrate ADMIN mouse..62 forgotten.password..36 screen..62 password..25 Calibrate.all Admin.password video.settings..65 initial.setup..38 local.setting..79...
  • Page 114 IP.gateway..88 IP.network.mask..88 Hextile..94,99 IP.network.port..5 Host.computer connecting..11 connecting..9 IP.port connection..12 connection..11 power.switching.setup..45 initial.configuration..38 Host.configuration..91 IP.port.configuration Hosts configuration.via.viewer..39 changing.between..60,61 ISDN configuration..91 connecting..13 Host.selection..61 dial.up.link..66 Hotkeys changing..25 codes.and.macros..106 Keyboard.codes selecting.computers..52 sending..64 sequences..92 Keyboard.layout Hot.plugging..37 local.setting..79 HTTP.port remote.setting..85 initial.setup..38 KVMADMIN.utility..46 local.setting..80 remote.setting..88 when.altered..42 Local.connection..51 Local.network connection..41 Identities...
  • Page 115 Safety.information..108 Testing Saving links.to.cascaded.computers.. configuration.settings..34 Scaling Threshold VNC.Viewer..96 adjustment..65 Screen Time best.resolution..60 local.setting..79 calibration..62 Time.&.date.configuration..87 navigation..60 Troubleshooting..68 refresh..63 Screensaver local.setting..79 Unit.Configuration..79,85 Security Unit.name enabling..25 local.setting..79 ensuring..44 remote.setting..85 general.steps..25 Upgrade Selecting firmware..47 cascaded.computers..54 Use.DHCP computers..51 local.setting..80 with.front.panel..51 User.accounts..84 with.hotkeys..52 User.list with.mouse.buttons..53 editing..26 with.on-screen.menu..53 Username...

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