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ENTERPRISE Series
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  • Page 1 OmniView ™ Remote IP Console User Manual F1DE101N ENTERPRISE Series...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .........1 Glossary .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Unit can be easily configured to accommodate your existing LAN setup, large or small. Belkin has designed and developed the Unit with the server administrator in mind. The result is a powerful, yet easy-to-install and use remote solution that surpasses all other solutions with advanced features and functionality.

  • Page 4: Glossary

    Secure Sockets Layer Protocol—used for managing the security of a message transmission on the Internet. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol—governs network management and the monitoring of network devices and their functions. ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol—used for message control and error reporting between a host server and a gateway to the Internet.

  • Page 5: Overview

    OVERVIEW The Unit allows you to access the connected computer or KVM switch through the Internet by using a web browser. Using the latest compression technology, the Unit compresses the console signals and sends it through the network via TCP/IP protocols.

  • Page 6: Features

    • Complete keyboard, video, and mouse control of a server or KVM switch over a TCP/IP network • Hardware management: hardware reset and BIOS access • Keep-alive emulation: PS/2 keyboard and mouse, and VGA video emulation even at power off •...

  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES (CONTINUED) AUTOMATIC MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION Monitors server functions and notifies users if the system becomes nonresponsive, loses power, has sudden video changes, or other signs of distress. It can either reset the computer automatically or notify the administrator via e-mail of any trouble.

  • Page 8: Connection Diagram

    LIST OF ITEMS IN CONNECTION DIAGRAM (Fig. 1) 1. A/C grounded power source, 100–240VAC @ 50/60Hz 1A 2. The Unit’s power connector 3. Power cord with ground (supplied) 4. RJ45 network connector 5. Company network through which remote (VNC or Java) client communicates with the Unit 6.

  • Page 9: Connection Diagram

    CONNECTION DIAGRAM (CONTINUED) Controlled Computer Fig. 1 Power Source Reset Serial 1 Serial 2 Network Videos Monitor A/C in Local Console Monitor Local Console Mouse Local Console Keyboard...

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Hardware • Compatible with all PS/2 platform-based computers • Compatible with all KVM switches • Supports HDDB15 VGA video Software • Works with Windows NT, 95, 98, 2000, Me, MS-DOS, CPM, Linux, FreeBSD, UNIX, and more • Compatible with both import and export browsers •...

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    Note: Mounting screws for the rack are not included. Please use the specified screws from your rack’s manufacturer. *** Cautions and Warnings *** Before attempting to connect anything to the Unit or your computer(s), please ensure that everything is powered off. Belkin Components is not responsible for damage caused in this way.
  • Page 12 HARDWARE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) CONNECTING THE CONSOLE Power down your server or KVM switch. Connect your PS/2-type keyboard and mouse to the “CONSOLE” ports. Take the video cable that is attached to your monitor and connect it to the “CONSOLE” video port (Fig. 3). Reset Serial 01 Network...

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    HARDWARE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Fig. 5 Reset Serial 01 Network Serial 02 console bank select flash daisy chain IN CPU 01/02 1 2 3 4 PS/2 reset daisy chain OUT Reset Fig. 6 Serial 01 Network Serial 02 CPU/ Console Fig. 7 Reset Serial 01 Network...

  • Page 14: Local Console Operation

    Basic Configuration from Local Console for On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Commands Press “Print Screen” twice quickly to gain access to the local On-Screen Display. Use the arrow or “Page Up/Down” keys to navigate through the menu. Press “Enter” to change a value. Use the left-arrow key to return to the root menu.

  • Page 15: Network Configuration

    Multiple Servers Mode The Unit can be connected to a KVM switch. During initial setup, the user must connect a keyboard, monitor, and a mouse to the local port to set up the Unit. After the initial setup is complete, the user can leave the keyboard, monitor, and the mouse connected to the local port for local monitoring.

  • Page 16: Network Setup

    Call up the main menu by hitting the appropriate hot key combination (the default is “Print Screen” + “Print Screen”). Main Menu Network Configuration Monitoring Settings Security Settings Serial port (RS-232) config Local user control Virtual Network Computer Version Information Fig.

  • Page 17: Monitoring Settings

    This server must be willing to relay to the above e-mail address, or else be the mail server for that domain. Disable this by setting address to 0.0.0.0. MONITORING SETTINGS support@belkin.com Normal No (default), Yes Yes, No...
  • Page 18 MONITORING SETTINGS (CONTINUED) 3. Message Format You can choose the type of e-mail message to send in the event of a failure. The default message length is normal; the short format is appropriate for messages sent to cell phones and pagers that have a limited display. 4.

  • Page 19: Monitoring Settings

    MONITORING SETTINGS (CONTINUED) 11. Alert If Power Is Reset If the Unit is reset or powered-off for any reason, this condition is activated when power is restored. This might be used in combination with other controls above. To enable, select “Yes”. To disable, select “No”. 12.

  • Page 20: Security Configuration

    To access the “Security Settings” menu (Fig. 15), call up the main menu by hitting the appropriate hot key combination (the default is “Print Screen” + “Print Screen”) and selecting “Security Settings”: 1. + Change overall security mode 2. Admin password: 3.
  • Page 21 SECURITY CONFIGURATION (CONTINUED) SECURITY MODES OFFER DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SUPPORT AND CONTROL Turtle Mode This optional mode enables the Unit to shut down when it feels that its security may be under attack. For example, if more than five password failures are detected in a certain time frame, the Unit will shut down and disconnect itself from the network.

  • Page 22: Security Configuration

    SECURITY CONFIGURATION (CONTINUED) HTTP Port Number: 80 Use this command to change the HTTP port number. HTTPS Port Number: 443 Use this command to change the HTTPS port number. Reset Web Server Use this command to reset the web server. Idle Logout Time (Minutes): 30 Idle logout time is set in minutes.
  • Page 23 (see belkin.com for list of supported devices). A breakout cable can connect to the rear-panel 8-pin miniDIN while providing a DB9 and an RJ11 on the other end.

  • Page 24: Serial Port Functions

    SERIAL PORT FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED) Port 2 has the same menu options as Port 1. The user must configure each port separately. Each port can be configured for different functions. When both ports are configured for the same functions, then the outputs of each port are identical. For example, if each port is set to “Telnet”...
  • Page 25 SERIAL PORT FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED) Note: The settings for P1 and P2 are identical, except for the flow control setting, which only applies to P1. Accordingly, from this point forward, ports will be referred to as PX or Port X (Fig. 22). Port X - Baud Rate Settings Port X - Baud rate settings a) PX - Baud Rate: 56k, 115.2K, 300, 2400, 4800, 9600,...
  • Page 26 SERIAL PORT FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED) Local Console Passwords You can set a password for the local console. This does not affect the passwords used for remote access. Local User Exclude Options: Share, No Keyboard, and Blank Screen and Keyboard. When “local user exclude” is set to “Share”, the local user can type when the remote user (VNC, java) is connected and also controlling the same machine.

  • Page 27: Virtual Network Computer

    To access the “Virtual Network Computer (VNC)” configuration menu (Fig. 24), call up the main menu by hitting the appropriate hot key combination (the default is “Print Screen” + “Print Screen”) and selecting “Virtual Network Computer”. VNC Server Port Number: 5900 Normally, this is 5900, which is the default port for the first VNC display on a VNC server.

  • Page 28: Browser Configuration

    BROWSER CONFIGURATION Network Setup On this screen, you can configure the network details for the Unit (Fig. 25). Fig. 25 Note: When you make changes to any of the above, your changes will take effect after the next reset or power cycle. If you want the new values to be in effect immediately, click on the button “Commit IP config changes”...

  • Page 29: Browser Configuration

    BROWSER CONFIGURATION (CONTINUED) Below, find a step-by-step example of how to define a new user. Step 1: Defining the User Name a) Select the user name that you would like to define from the “Users and Passwords” table. b) User1Name is currently set to “User1”. This value is a text string up to 15 characters long.

  • Page 30: Security Settings

    Security Settings There are a number of controls provided for the local console as well. The master password may always be used to change any settings of the system from the local console. You may restrict regular users as follows: Local Console Passwords You can set a password for the local console.

  • Page 31: Remote Administration

    REMOTE ADMINISTRATION Accessing the Target Computer Enter the Unit’s address into the address bar in your web browser. When you have connected to the Unit, you will arrive at the Unit’s home page. Checking the Host Status From the home page, you can immediately check the status of the host’s screen and power.

  • Page 32: Remote Administration

    REMOTE ADMINISTRATION (CONTINUED) Fig. 28 Menu Items - Screen Contents Viewer Connecting To/Disconnecting from the Target Computer Press these buttons to connect to/disconnect from the target computer. Refresh Menu Resync mouse—the Unit re-syncs the mouse position. Reload screen—the Unit reloads the screen of the target computer. Optimize sharpness—the Unit automatically tunes the video picture for sharpness.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    How do I reduce the steady-state network traffic generated by VNC? 1. Improve video quality first. Any video noise is sent over the network. 2. Reduce resolution to 1024x768 or lower. How do I reduce the overall network traffic generated by VNC? 1.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    “Image.frm” is stored as “C:\My Document\Image.frm”. The solution is to use Netscape, or move the file to be uploaded into another directory that does not contain spaces in its file path. For additional technical support, contact Belkin technical support at 1.800.223.5546 ext. 2263.

  • Page 35: Warranty, Fcc, And Ce Statements

    Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.
  • Page 37 Belkin Components, Ltd. 7 Bowen Cresent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (2) 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (2) 4325 4277 P74045 © 2002 Belkin Components. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed.

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