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Page 1: User Guide
IP Access Switch Plus - DVI Audio User Guide Access Switch Plus LOC REM VNC 100 LNK PWR ... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
LINDY KVM IP features - front and rear ........4 Positioning LINDY KVM IP in the network ......21 What’s in the box.................5 Placing LINDY KVM IP behind a router or firewall ..21 What you may additionally need ..........5 Placing LINDY KVM IP alongside the firewall ....23 Power switching configuration ..........24... - Page 3 Identities ................49 RS232 serial mouse to PS/2 converter cable .......67 Load / Save ................49 LINDY KVM IP to power switch cable .........67 Appendix 3 - VNC viewer window options ......50 Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable ....67 Appendix 4 - Browser viewer options ........51 Appendix 8 –...
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Page 4: Introduction
However, when linked to has suffered a failure. ROM or floppy). Via the IP/modem link, LINDY KVM IP really starts to excel when it a suitable KVMA switch, the remote the remote user can then control the is hooked to a suitable KVMA switch. Then... -
Page 5: Lindy Kvm Ip Features - Front And Rear
LINDY KVM IP features - front and rear Considering its capabilities, the LINDY KVM IP is supplied within a remarkably compact casing. Measuring just 198mm x 120mm x 43mm, it occupies just half of a single (1U) rack space and provides most of its connectors at the rear face. -
Page 6: What's In The Box
• DVI-I to analogue VGA adapter Sun style KVM cable Other cables: • Power switch cables • Audio cable, stereo audio jack to stereo audio jack (note that the LINDY KVM IP does not support PS/2 to 9-pin serial adapters) -
Page 7: Installation
• Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Optional single unit rack brackets These two brackets (plus four screws), extend the size of the LINDY KVM IP so that it fills the • Optional double unit rack brackets full width of a 1U rack slot. -
Page 8: Connections
Connections Single host computer or many? Installation of the LINDY KVM IP involves a number of basic connections to some or all The LINDY KVM IP can either connect directly to a single host of the following items: computer or to range of hosts via one or more KVMA switches. -
Page 9: Host Computer Links: Video
Host computer links: Video The LINDY KVM IP uses DVI/I video ports that support both digital and analogue I N D video monitor connections. The LINDY KVM IP automatically converts between the two connection styles to ensure independence between the locally connected video monitor (at the KVMA CONSOLE port), the remote user’s video... -
Page 10: Host Computer Links: Audio
In order to use the Virtual Media feature, the VM port at the rear of the LINDY KVM IP must be connected to a To make an audio link standard USB port of a host computer or a switched USB channel of a suitable... -
Page 11: Local Console Connections: Keyboard And Mouse
PS/2 style links from the LINDY KVM IP to the computer / KVMA switch. Similarly, if you use a USB style keyboard and mouse at the local console, you must also use a USB style link from the LINDY KVM IP to the computer / KVMA switch. -
Page 12: Local Console Connections: Video
Local console connections: Video The LINDY KVM IP uses DVI/I video ports that support both digital and analogue video monitor connections. The LINDY KVM IP automatically converts between the two connection styles to ensure independence between the locally connected video monitor, the remote user’s video monitor and the graphics capabilities of the host computer(s). -
Page 13: Local Console Connections: Audio
To connect local speakers connections to the Internet, or 1 Position a speakers in the vicinity of the LINDY KVM IP such that their cables • It can be placed externally to the local network, on a separate sub-network will easily reach. -
Page 14: Modem/Isdn Port
Modem/ISDN port Power supply connection The LINDY KVM IP provides a serial port specifically for you to connect either a The LINDY KVM IP is supplied with a single power supply and an appropriate modem or ISDN terminal adapter. This can be used as a primary, secondary or country-specific IEC power lead. -
Page 15: Power Control Port
2 Use a serial cable with an RJ10 and a 9-pin D-type connector (see Appendix to the rear panel of the LINDY KVM IP. Any additional power switches are then for specification). Connect the RJ10 plug to the socket marked ‘IN’ on the connected via a ‘daisy-chain’... -
Page 16: Configuration
Part 1 – Local configuration When you switch on the LINDY KVM IP unit for the first time it will take you (using the locally connected keyboard and video monitor) through a set up sequence consisting of four main screens:... - Page 17 When the bar is full, the final encryption keys network. See Networking for your LINDY KVM IP will be created – this process takes roughly 30 to 40 issues for more details. seconds.
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Page 18: Encryption Settings
Return To Host Unit, Network and Modem KVM IP. If the LINDY KVM IP has ‘Always on’ or ‘Prefer on’ set, then the link configuration screens. Within will be encrypted. If the ‘Prefer off’ setting is selected at the LINDY KVM IP, here you can also reset the then the link will not be encrypted. -
Page 19: Hot Plugging And Mouse Restoration
Microsoft. These use slightly different data arrangements and it is important Restore Mouse to know which type was being used before you hot-plugged the computer to the LINDY KVM IP. The previous setting depends both on the type of mouse and Restore PS/2 Mouse Restore IntelliMouse the type of driver, as various combinations of PS/2 and IntelliMouse are possible. -
Page 20: Resetting The Configuration
1 Remove power from the LINDY KVM IP unit. To invoke a configuration reset by main menu 2 At the rear of the LINDY KVM IP, adjacent to the power input socket, click 1 Using the locally connected keyboard and screen, log on as the admin user. -
Page 21: Part 2 - Remote Configuration
Part 2 – Remote configuration To perform the remote configuration The second part of the configuration requires you to log into the LINDY KVM IP from a system via either a network connection or a dial-up connection (via 1 Use either the VNC viewer or a standard web browser to make remote modem or ISDN). -
Page 22: Networking Issues
LINDY KVM IP. When a web server is also on the local network Port 80 is the standard port used by web (HTTP) servers. If the LINDY KVM IP is Firewall/ situated within a local network that also includes a web server or any other device... - Page 23 LINDY KVM IP. DNS addressing As with any other network device, you can arrange for your LINDY KVM IP to be accessible using a name, rather than an IP address. This can be achieved in two main ways: •...
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Page 24: Placing Lindy Kvm Ip Alongside The Firewall
(after inactivity) feature to provide a second level of security. Therefore, you can position the LINDY KVM IP alongside the firewall and control • Place the LINDY KVM IP behind a firewall and use port the numbers to route hosts that are also IP connected within the local network. -
Page 25: Power Switching Configuration
Power control sequences Power switch configuration comprises two main steps: Note: The settings given below are for the LINDY power switch - other power switches may require different settings. Please refer to your power switch • Configure the COM2 serial port to the same speed as used by the power documentation for details about codes required by other power switches. -
Page 26: The Kvmadmin Utility
• 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 LINDY KVM IP. To use KVMADMIN you require the IP address and admin password of the LINDY KVM IP unit. -
Page 27: Performing A Flash Upgrade
IP unit when it was built. It consists of six MAC Address 00:0F:58:00:00:04 3 Power down the LINDY KVM IP unit. At the rear of the unit, adjacent to the 2-digit hexadecimal (base 16) numbers Use DHCP power input socket, click mini switch 1 to its ON (down) position. -
Page 28: Operation
• Remote connection by network link, ‘hotkeys’ and they signal to the LINDY KVM IP that you wish to control it, • Remote connection by direct dial up (modem or ISDN) link, rather than the host computer. However, if these particular hotkeys clash ...and two types of viewer:... -
Page 29: Remote Connections
Local connection (continued) Remote connections From a remote system, you connect to the LINDY KVM IP using a viewer and a To avoid the ‘hall of mirrors’ effect link. There are two types of viewer and two types of link, which can be used in IMPORTANT: Never configure a system so that your viewer is viewing itself. -
Page 30: Remote Connection By Vnc Viewer
(supported versions) to gain access to allows you to view and use the LINDY KVM IP and its host computer(s). VNC the LINDY KVM IP and its host computer(s). As soon as you make contact with viewer is readily available from a number of different sources: the LINDY KVM IP it will begin downloading a small Java application to your browser, which will be used only for the duration of your connection. -
Page 31: Using The Viewer Window
Using the viewer window When using the viewer window The viewer window gives you the ability to view and control the LINDY KVM IP What is the best screen resolution to use? and its host computer(s). Its operation is almost identical regardless of whether The best resolution for your computer is one that is larger than the screen of you used the VNC viewer or your Web browser to display it. -
Page 32: Mouse Pointers
This option is displayed only when you are logged on as the ‘admin’ user. When For the VNC viewer, the local selected it provides access to a wide range of LINDY KVM IP settings. cursor is a dot: Appendix 5 - Remote configuration menus for more details. -
Page 33: Auto Calibrate
Re-synchronise mouse Auto calibrate When you visit a host computer for the very first time, your viewer may need to If you find that your local mouse pointer and that of the host are not correctly determine the optimum video and mouse settings for that particular computer. synchronised, use this feature to re-align their movements. -
Page 34: Controls
Controls When clicked, this button reveals a menu of options concerned with keyboard, video and mouse operation. Single Mouse Mode Mouse Control This mode is for fast network connections where the This option displays a mouse control dialog and is useful when the remote cursor response is sufficient to provide instant visual cursor is failing to respond correctly to your mouse movements, even after using feedback on the remote screen. - Page 35 When selected, this option displays an information dialog showing the current combinations (to the host) that are needed regularly or that are trapped by the logged on users, the current host, its video mode and its mouse motion details. LINDY KVM IP. Enter the Click to send...
- Page 36 50% when a slow link is detected. within the viewer the remote system, window. Note: When the LINDY KVM IP is used with one or more CATx switches, thus improving the threshold needs to be higher than 32 due to the significant amounts performance.
- Page 37 In order to use the Virtual Media feature, the VM link must be made between the LINDY KVM IP and a USB port on the host computer or KVMA switch. See Host computer links: Virtual Media for details.
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Page 38: Connecting Via Dial Up (Modem Or Isdn) Link
Connecting via dial up (modem or ISDN) link If you need to enter a port number When you use a modem or ISDN link to make the connection, the LINDY KVM Usually, when you make a network connection to the LINDY KVM IP (either IP uses standard network protocols to create a private two-device network. -
Page 39: Viewer Encryption Settings
• Let server choose - This setting will follow the configuration of the LINDY with Java Runtime Environment 1.3 or above. KVM IP. If the LINDY KVM IP has a preference to encrypt the link, then it will be so, otherwise the link will not be encrypted. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
IP access control section. + (0) 0 elsewhere: • If the LINDY KVM IP is situated behind a firewall, check that the relevant • Phone in the UK: 0 000 ports are being allowed through the firewall... -
Page 41: Appendix 1 - Local Configuration Menus
Appendix 1 - Local configuration menus This section covers the control menus that are available when you are using the locally connected keyboard, video monitor and mouse. To access the local configuration menus • On the locally connected keyboard, simultaneously press Note: If the standard hotkeys (CTRL + ALT) have been changed, then you need to use those keys together with C to access the menus. -
Page 42: Unit Configuration
24 hour clock notation. The internal real time clock will continue The name entered here will be displayed on the local menus and the remote to run for roughly one week without power to the LINDY KVM IP, after that VNC/browser windows. -
Page 43: Network Configuration
Media Access Control address – this is the unique and unchangeable code that This is the address of the device that links the local network (to which the LINDY was hard coded within your LINDY KVM IP unit when it was built. It consists of KVM IP is connected) to another network such as the Internet. -
Page 44: Modem Configuration
Server IP / Client IP Init String When a user dials into the LINDY KVM IP via a modem or ISDN adapter, the The codes entered here are used to prepare the connected modem or ISDN LINDY KVM IP sets up a temporary two-device network using PPP (Point to Point terminal adapter for use with the LINDY KVM IP. -
Page 45: Reset Configuration
WARNING: This process will remove all settings and return the unit to use its original state. A complete reconfiguration will be required before it can be used. To reset the LINDY KVM IP configuration 1 With the RESET option highlighted, press 2 The first screen of the initial configuration process will be displayed. -
Page 46: Clear Ip Access Control
The IP access control feature (configurable by a remote admin user) allows certain network address ranges to be denied access to the LINDY KVM IP. If set incorrectly, it is possible to exclude all network users and so this option provides an emergency recovery point. -
Page 47: Appendix 2 - Vnc Viewer Connection Options
This section allows you to select the most appropriate colour level for the speed connection to the LINDY KVM of the connection to the LINDY KVM IP. Where the connection speed is slow or IP and apply the most suitable inconsistent there will be a necessary compromise between screen response and encoding method. -
Page 48: Inputs
When ticked, this feature reduces the mouse movement information that is sent mouse and clipboard data to be to the LINDY KVM IP and host system. This is useful for slow connections and transferred between server and you will notice that the remote cursor will catch up with the local cursor roughly viewer systems. -
Page 49: Scaling
LINDY KVM IP connections. When ticked, maintains a consistent Render cursor locally ratio between the horizontal and This option does not currently apply to LINDY KVM IP connections. vertical dimensions of the screen image. Allow dynamic desktop resizing When ticked, the viewer window will be automatically resized whenever the host system’s screen resolution is altered. -
Page 50: Identities
If an existing LINDY KVM IP is fully reconfigured then it will need to issued with Defaults - Save a new identity. In this case the previous identity, listed in this tab, should be When clicked, saves the current connection options as the default set that will removed so that a new identity can be created on the next connection. -
Page 51: Appendix 3 - Vnc Viewer Window Options
Used for fast network connections where a second, “predictor” cursor is not required. Ctrl, Alt, Send F8, Send Ctrl-Alt-Del Sends the selected keypress(es) to the LINDY KVM IP unit and host system. This is necessary because certain keys and key combinations are trapped by the VNC viewer. -
Page 52: Appendix 4 - Browser Viewer Options
• Hextile – This method offers better performance than the ZRLE when used Selects the highest level of encoding for communications between the browser over a high speed network because there is no need for the LINDY KVM IP and the LINDY KVM IP. -
Page 53: Appendix 5 - Remote Configuration Menus
Appendix 5 - Remote configuration menus This section covers the configuration menus that are available to remote admin users using either the VNC viewer or the browser methods of access. To access the remote configuration menus • Click the Configure button in the top right corner of the window when logged on as the admin user. -
Page 54: User Accounts
1 and 16 characters in length. It is important to note, however, that the password background remains shaded in amber while the LINDY KVM 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 55: Unit Configuration
This page provides access to a selection of both basic and fundamental settings 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. for the LINDY KVM IP. Many of the settings displayed here are also accessible 2 Click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner. -
Page 56: Advanced Unit Configuration
KVM switches from alternative manufacturers. During calibration, the LINDY KVM IP waits for 40ms after each mouse movement before sampling the next. If a KVM device adds a significant delay to the flow of data, the calibration process can be lengthened or may fail entirely. -
Page 57: Time & Date Configuration
LINDY KVM IP unit. Optionally enter a recognised timezone specifier related to the current position of the LINDY KVM 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:... -
Page 58: Network Configuration
IP Gateway This is the address of the device that links the local network (to which the LINDY KVM IP is connected) to another network such as the wider Internet. Usually the actual gateway is a network switch or router and it will be used whenever a required address lies outside the current network. -
Page 59: Setting Ip Access Control
Setting IP access control The golden rule with this feature is ‘Include before you exclude’ or to put it To define a new IP access control entry another way ‘Arrange allowed addresses in the list before the denied addresses’. 1 Click the Add button to display a popup dialog: This is because the positions of entries in the list are vitally important. -
Page 60: Serial Port Configuration
Modem port PPP Server IP Address / PPP Client IP Address When a user dials into the LINDY KVM IP via a modem or ISDN adapter, the LINDY KVM IP sets up a temporary two-device network using PPP (Point to Point Protocol). -
Page 61: Host Configuration
This page provides the opportunity to configure various details for each of the To create a new host entry host systems that may be connected to the LINDY KVM IP via one or more KVM 1 Click one of the host entries to reveal a Host configuration dialog. -
Page 62: Hotkey Sequences And Port Direct
Hotkey sequences and Port Direct LINDY KVM IP allows you to enter commands suitable for any KVM switch in order to choose from up to 128 host systems. These switching commands can take the form of hotkey sequences that emulate standard keypress combinations or, for KVM switches that support the Port Direct format, merely basic port numbers. -
Page 63: Logging And Status
Logging and status This screen provides various details about the user activity on the LINDY KVM IP. To copy and paste the log You can copy the information listed within the log and paste it into another Note: The log has a maximum capacity of 1000 event lines. After 1000 entries, application. -
Page 64: Appendix 6 - Addresses, Masks And Ports
192.168.142.22. The sending device would perform several calculations: The important parts of the whole number depend on where you are. If you were based in the same local area as LINDY, there would be no point in dialling out of Sending Destination the UK, or even out of the area. -
Page 65: 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 page is known as a ‘bit-wise... -
Page 66: 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 The permissible mask values (for all octets) are as follows: notation to specify both single locations and ranges of addresses. In order to Mask octet Binary Number of addresses encompassed... -
Page 67: Ports
LINDY KVM IP ports to use the same number. The other same time. Thus, when you browse the web your outgoing requests and the alternative is to place the LINDY KVM IP unit outside the firewall and take full incoming information are all channelled through port 80. -
Page 68: Appendix 7 - Cable And Connector Specifications
Appendix 7 – Cable and connector specifications LINDY KVM IP to power switch cable RS232 serial mouse to PS/2 converter cable pin mini-DIN pin D-type pin RJ pin D-type female female female -12V Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable... -
Page 69: 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 Creating macro sequences Hot key macro sequences can be up to 256 characters long. All keys are Main control keys (see ‘Using abbreviations’) assumed to be released at the end of a line, however, you can also determine... -
Page 70: Appendix 9 - Supported Video Modes
The following video modes are supported and can be automatically configured by the LINDY KVM IP. If a recognised video mode cannot be found, the LINDY KVM IP will gradually change some of the key parameters to discover whether a video lock can be achieved. -
Page 71: Other Products In The Cpu Switch Range
• Matrix KVM Switch MC5-IP, 4 user, • If you use a power extension cord with the LINDY KVM IP, make sure the 24 computer via Cat.5... -
Page 72: End User Licence Agreement
ENHANCED VNC VIEWER SOFTWARE (“the SOFTWARE”) FOR USE WITH THE SOFTWARE, THE SERVICE OR THE INFORMATION, RELIANCE ON THE DATA LINDY KVM IP PRODUCT (“the PRODUCT”). THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED TO PRODUCED OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, THE SERVICE OR THE ENABLE YOU TO OPERATE THE PRODUCT. -
Page 73: Radio Frequency Energy
Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the KVM IP unit in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. - Page 74 © 2007 LINDY Electronics Limited & LINDY Elektronik GmbH All trademarks are acknowledged. Documentation by: www.ctxd.com Release 1.0b May 2007 Great Britain & N. Ireland International & Eire North America LINDY Electronics Ltd LINDY International Ltd. LINDY Computer Connection Technology, Inc.
- Page 75 59 on screen 30 changing 41 Keyboard codes Configuration Assistance remote setting 54 sending 34 initial steps 15 from LINDY 39 HTTP port Keyboard layout Encryption key 16 Audio remote 20 initial setup 16 local setting 41 Encryption settings 17...
- Page 76 Reset to factory defaults 19 MAC address 42,56,57 Password Threshold Web browser Reset configuration 44 Mask admin - setting 41 adjustment 35 connection 29 Restore Defaults explanation 63 initial setup 16 Time viewer options 51 local setting 43 for IP access control 65 remote logon 29 local setting 41 Resync mouse 33...