Introduction - ADDER AdderLink IP Gold User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the AdderLink IP
Gold from Adder Technology. This intelligent
product delivers straightforward setup,
secure operation and the ability to fully
control one or more computers from almost
anywhere.
Remote control via a network connection is
nothing new and software-only solutions to
facilitate this are commonplace. However,
they all present two major drawbacks: a)
Special software must be used on all of the
computers involved, especially the host, and
b) if that host ceases to operate, the remote
user is powerless to intervene.
AdderLink IP Gold is different and requires
only the remote system(s) to run a small
utility. The host system can run its usual
operating system completely unchanged
and needs only to be connected (via its
keyboard, video and mouse ports) to the
compact AdderLink IP Gold box.
It is this external connection to the AdderLink
IP Gold that keeps the remote user in control.
Even in the midst of a system crash, the
remote user can still view the host's condition
as if sitting next to it. Additionally, when the
power switch option is employed, a host
system can be remotely rebooted, no matter
how badly it has locked-up.
Digital audio is supported across the IP links,
as are digital and analogue video signals.
The Adder Virtual Media feature allows
remote administrators to easily transfer
upgrade files to any host computer.
AdderLink IP Gold really starts to excel when
it is hooked to a suitable KVMA switch.
Then its robust, secure and adaptable
operation is available across up to 128
separate host systems.
Four simultaneous remote users
AdderLink IP Gold can support four
remote users at any one time. All of
these may be connected via the IP
network port or one may be linked
via the modem/ISDN channel.
IP network/
Internet
IP network/Internet
The IP port allows direct connection to
an Ethernet-based local network and
from there onto the wider Internet.
Alternatively, the robust AdderLink IP
Gold security system will allow direct
connection to the outside world.
Adder Virtual Media feature
Allows an authorised remote user to
transfer files and folders to a host
One host or many
computer, such that they appear as
On its own, the AdderLink IP Gold
though presented locally on removable
provides remote access to one host
media (as would a memory stick, CD-
computer. However, when linked to
ROM or floppy). Via the IP/modem link,
a suitable KVMA switch, the remote
the remote user can then control the
user(s) can easily control up to 128
host and make use of the transferred
separate host computer.
files and folders. An indispensible
feature when remotely upgrading or
patching distant host systems.
Modem/ISDN port
Modem or ISDN
This port offers a
connection option that
can be used alongside,
or instead of, the IP
network link. It also
offers a backup route
Modem or ISDN
should the network fail.
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Audio over IP
Full stereo audio is
supported both locally
and remotely via the
IP/modem links.
Local user console
The console port allows control of the
system(s) by a keyboard, video monitor
and mouse connected directly to the
AdderLink IP Gold.
Dual formats for flexibility
The AdderLink IP Gold supports both
DVI digital and analog video types. It
also accepts PS/2 or USB-style keyboard
and mouse connections.
Power switch
Optional power control
AdderLink IP Gold
provides the opportunity
to attach one or more
power switches. These
control the supply to the
host system(s) and allow
the remote user to hard
reset any host computer
that has suffered a
failure.
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