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- Page 1 AdderLink Digital iPEPS User Guide ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Operation AdderLink Digital iPEPS features ..........4 Using the viewer window ............13 What’s in the box ................5 The menu bar ..............13 What you may additionally need ..........5 When using the viewer window ........13 Host selection ................14 Installation Configure ................14 Auto calibrate ............15... - Page 3 Appendix 8 - Known working video modes ......51 Misc ..................29 Appendix 9 - Product compatibility .........51 Appendix 4 - Configuration menus ..........30 Appendix 10 – Hotkey sequences and Adder Port Direct ..52 User accounts ................31 Warranty ..................54 Gui edit configuration .............32 Safety information ..............54...
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Page 4: Introduction
KVM via IP technology and miniaturised it. The Four simultaneous remote users result is the AdderLink Digital iPEPS, a Digital iPEPS can support four highly responsive, cost efficient way to remote users at any one time. -
Page 5: Adderlink Digital Ipeps Features
AdderLink Digital iPEPS features The AdderLink Digital iPEPS unit uses the following connections to provide secure remote access to a host computer. IP network port This Ethernet port provides the connection to the network. The port is intelligent and can automatically sense whether it is... -
Page 6: What's In The Box
What’s in the box What you may additionally need Digital iPEPS module Power adapter plus country- Rack mount chassis specific power cable Part number: X-RMK-CHASSIS Part number: PSU-IEC-5VDC-2.5A CD-ROM HDMI to DVI-D video cable Part number: VSCD11 Four self-adhesive Rack chassis faceplate rubber feet Video cable 2m DVI/D to DVI/D Part number: X-RMK-FASCIA... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Mounting The Digital iPEPS offers two main mounting methods: • Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Rack chassis faceplate - see below Connections Two countersunk screws are included to attach the supplied faceplate to the Digital iPEPs unit and one panhead screw is provided to fix the faceplate to the rack chassis. -
Page 8: Connections
USB port on the host computer. 4 [Optional step] If the Adder Virtual Media feature is required and/or you wish to power the Digital iPEPS without using the supplied power adapter, then also connect the other supplied USB cable to the socket labelled... -
Page 9: Ip Network Port
IP network port The Digital iPEPS provides an autosensing Ethernet IP port that can operate at 10 or 100Mbps, according to the network speed. The Digital iPEPS is designed to reside easily at any part of your network: • It can be placed within the local network, behind any firewall/router connections to the Internet, or •... -
Page 10: Power Supply Connection
Power supply connection The Digital iPEPS provides flexibility in the way that it is powered in order to suit your installation requirements. Each Digital iPEPS can be powered: • Via both USB connections from the host computer, or • From the supplied autosensing power adapter. Power supply issues and options To connect the power adapter 1 Connect the low voltage output connector from the power supply adapter... -
Page 11: Configuration
Configuration Connecting to Digital iPEPS Connection to (and configuration of) Digital iPEPS is carried out over a network, using a VNC Viewer program running on a computer or mobile device. VNC Viewers are available for most computers, tablets and smartphones. •... -
Page 12: Initial Configuration
Initial configuration To perform the initial configuration, you need to connect the Digital iPEPS to an IP network and use a computer located on the same network to connect to it. To perform the initial configuration 4 Click the OK button. The viewer window may open straight away (if so 1 Connect the Digital iPEPS to an IP network where a suitable computer is available on the same subnet (please see the Installation chapter... -
Page 13: Performing A Flash Upgrade
Flash upgrade using the remote method Using this method, the Digital iPEPS is upgraded via remote 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 unit. -
Page 14: Operation
Operation Using the viewer window When using the viewer window Connecting Once connected to the Digital iPEPS via the VNC Viewer (please see What is the best screen resolution to use? to Digital iPEPS for details), the viewer window gives you the ability to view The best resolution for your computer is one that is larger than the screen of the host and control the Digital iPEPS and its host computer(s). -
Page 15: Host Selection
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. -
Page 16: Auto Calibrate
Auto calibrate Access mode - shared/private Auto calibrate will calibrate the mouse only if relative mouse mode is selected. Up to four users can be simultaneously logged-in and all will view the same host. If you need to perform a sensitive task that should not be viewed by other This detects the mouse motion and will report back that the mouse has been users, you can change the access mode to Private. -
Page 17: Editing The Viewer Window Menu Bar
Editing the viewer window menu bar If required, you can customise the menu bar of the viewer window to ensure that it contains only the necessary options. The menu bar can be edited locally by each user or edited singly by the admin or alternatively, the admin can globally alter the menu bar for all users. -
Page 18: 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 This option displays a mouse control dialogue and is useful when the remote the cursor response is sufficient to provide instant cursor is failing to respond correctly to your mouse movements, even after using visual feedback on the remote screen. -
Page 19: Advanced Mouse Configuration
Advanced mouse configuration Info This dialogue allows the mouse acceleration to be configured according to When selected, this option displays an information dialogue showing the current the operating system in use and also permits manual fine tuning for situations logged on users, the current host, its video mode and its mouse motion details. where problems are encountered with the Calibrate function. -
Page 20: Keyboard Control
Keyboard Control Video settings This option displays a keyboard control dialogue and is useful for sending This option provides a range of options related to the video configuration. keyboard combinations (to the host) that are needed regularly or that are Dithering is a technique used by some graphics cards to improve perceived trapped by the Digital iPEPS. -
Page 21: Sound Control
Sound control This option provides a range of options related to the audio capabilities of the Digital iPEPS. Sample rate Format The number of uLaw - Use when audio samples per transmitted data needs second (in Hz). to be minimised - 8-bit 8000 produces less compressed data. -
Page 22: Virtual Media
Note: Adder Virtual Media does not currently work with Apple Mac systems. In order to use the Adder Virtual Media feature, the VM link must be made between the Digital iPEPS and a USB port on the host computer. See... -
Page 23: Remotely Exporting A Disk Drive To The Host
Remotely exporting a disk drive to the host 1 On the remote system, log into the Digital iPEPS using the VNC viewer. 2 Press F8 and then V to display a Virtual Media dialogue box: Remote Drive(s) This section lists any located storage devices on the remote system that are 2GB or less, and which... -
Page 24: Resetting The Digital Ipeps To Factory Default
Resetting the Digital iPEPS to factory default For situations where the IP address or the password has been forgotten, or the Digital iPEPS is being reinstalled, it is possible to reset the unit to its original factory settings. This erases all configuration such as hosts, users and passwords, and restores the default network address. -
Page 25: Further Information
Use our forum to access FAQs and discussions. • Technical support – www.adder.com/contact-support-form For technical support, use the contact form in the Support section of the adder.com website - your regional office will then get in contact with you. -
Page 26: Appendix 1 - Vnc Viewer Connection Options
Appendix 1 - VNC viewer connection options Note: If you are using a later version of VNC viewer than that provided with the Display product originally, some menus may differ slightly from those shown here. When you are connecting to Scaling the Digital iPEPS using the VNC No Scaling... -
Page 27: Inputs
Inputs Inputs: Share clipboard with server When set to ‘Enabled’, all primary Keyboard control), and the This permits the “Paste Clipboard” operation (see options below are ticked. The “Create VM Drive” feature of Virtual Media (see Virtual Media). ‘Disabled’ setting unticks all of the Enable file transfer primary options (causing ‘view-only This permits the “file transfer”... -
Page 28: Connection
Connection Expert The options on this page are not The options within this section relevant to Digital iPEPS connections work correctly with Digital iPEPS in and should be left in their default their default states and should not states. require alteration except in special circumstances. -
Page 29: Appendix 2 - Vnc Viewer Window Options
Appendix 2 - 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. -
Page 30: Appendix 3 - Java Viewer Options
Appendix 3 - Java viewer options Inputs When you are connecting to View only (ignore mouse & keyboard) the Digital iPEPS using the Java When ticked, the viewer will not send keyboard viewer, a number of options are or mouse information to the Digital iPEPS or available. -
Page 31: Appendix 4 - Configuration Menus
Appendix 4 - Configuration menus The unit has a main configuration menu through which you can access various sub menus to configure particular items. To view the main configuration menu 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. 2 Click the ‘Configure’... -
Page 32: User Accounts
User accounts Up to 16 users can be created by the admin user, each with their password. The admin user can also determine whether the users are allowed access to the power control menu in order to turn servers on and off. User Name All user names must consist of lower case characters or numbers only. -
Page 33: Gui Edit Configuration
Gui edit configuration To edit the menu bar locally If required, you can customise the menu bar of the viewer window to ensure 1 Login remotely via VNC viewer and display the viewer window. that it contains only the necessary options. 2 Place the mouse pointer on the menu bar and click the right mouse button. -
Page 34: Unit Configuration
Unit configuration This page provides access to a selection of both basic and advanced settings for the Digital iPEPS. Many of the settings displayed here are also accessible through the on-screen menu. To get here 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. 2 Click the ‘Configure’... -
Page 35: Edid Configuration
EDID configuration Click this button to display advanced EDID options that do not normally require alteration. This page allows you to edit the contents of the EDID records that are used to inform the computer of the supported video modes. The default EDID should be sufficient for the vast majority of situations. -
Page 36: Advanced Unit Configuration
Advanced unit configuration Click this button to display advanced options that do not normally require alteration. Background Refresh Rate Use the arrow keys to alter the background refresh rate used to correct any screen changes missed in normal operation. The options are: Slow, Medium, Fast, Auto or Disabled. -
Page 37: Time & Date Configuration
Time & date configuration This page allows you to configure all aspects relating to time and date within the unit. Set Time from NTP Server Click to immediately use the time and date information from the listed NTP server. Note: The unit has a real-time clock which will maintain the date and time for a few hours without power. -
Page 38: Network Configuration (Ipv4)
Network configuration (IPV4) To get here This page allows you to configure the various aspects of the IP port when it is 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. used in IPV4 mode. For IPV6 mode, please see the next page. -
Page 39: Network Configuration (Ipv6)
Network configuration (IPV6) To get here This page allows you to configure the various aspects of the IP port when it is 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. used in IPV6 mode. For IPV4 mode, please see the previous page. 2 Click the ‘Configure’... -
Page 40: Setting Ip Access Control
Setting IP access control To define a new IP access control entry The golden rule with this feature is ‘Include before you exclude’ or to put it 1 Click the Add button to display a popup dialogue: 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. -
Page 41: Serial Port Configuration
Serial port configuration This page allows you to configure the baud rate of the Digital iPEPS serial port that is used to control power switch devices. A full range of standard baud rates are available. Baud Rate Determines the communication speed of the OPTIONS port when the above setting is configured to ‘Power Control’. -
Page 42: Host Configuration
KVM Switch Macro Declare the hot key sequence, or Adder Port Direct address that will cause the KVM switch to link with the required host system. Adder Port Direct addresses must be entered within square brackets. See Appendix 10 - Hotkey sequences and Adder Port Direct for details. -
Page 43: Power Switching Configuration
Power switching configuration Power control sequences Power switch configuration comprises two main steps: Notes: The settings given below are for Adder power switches model numbers • Configure the serial port to the same speed as used by the power OPTIONS... -
Page 44: Logging And Status
Logging and status This screen provides various details about the user activity on the Digital iPEPS To copy and paste the log unit. You can copy the information listed within the log and paste it into another application. Date and Type of event, user name and access 1 While viewing the log screen, press Ctrl and C, to copy the data into the time the... -
Page 45: Ldap Configuration
LDAP configuration Admin Password and LDAP Support Even if LDAP authentication is enabled, the ‘admin’ user is still authenticated The Digital iPEPS can optionally use the industry standard LDAP (Lightweight locally, using the traditional authentication technique of matching to a locally Directory Access Protocol) to allow user authentication to occur in conjunction sorted password. -
Page 46: Appendix 5 - Networking Issues
IMPORTANT: The correct configuration of routers and firewalls requires advanced Positioning Digital iPEPS in the network networking skills and intimate knowledge of the particular network. Adder Technology Every network setup is different and great care needs to be taken when... - Page 47 The firewall routes the request from the VNC viewer on port 5900 through to the Digital iPEPS has a local Digital iPEPS at local address ADDERLINK address and net mask, i.e. 192.168.0.3 IP address: 192.168.0.3 ® ADDER Net mask: 255.255.255.0...
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Page 48: Placing Digital Ipeps Alongside The Firewall
(a security white paper is available upon request from the VNC network traffic to an internal IP address. Adder Technology Ltd). Therefore, you can position the Digital iPEPS alongside • Review the activity log from time to time to check for unauthorised use. -
Page 49: Appendix 6 - An Introduction To Ipv6
Appendix 6 - An introduction to IPv6 Standard subnet size Thanks to the new huge address space, IPv6 does not need to wring every During the initial design of the Internet, 4.3 billion seemed like an impossibly last drop out of each address range and so it handles address allocation in a large number of device addresses, possibly more than would ever be needed. -
Page 50: Mixing Ipv4 And Ipv6
Mixing IPv4 and IPv6 Although IPv6 is based upon, and shares a number of similarities with IPv4, there are great differences in their address spaces and other key details which mean that they are not directly compatible. This means that while computers and their operating systems can support both types, IPv4 and IPv6 networks exist essentially as two parallel, independent entities with numerous cross over points (known as relay routers). -
Page 51: Appendix 7 - The Kvmadmin Utility
Appendix 7 - The KVMADMIN utility Particularly useful for complex Digital iPEPS configurations and the control of remote installations, KVMADMIN is a powerful administration tool. KVMADMIN is based upon the established 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: •... -
Page 52: Appendix 8 - Known Working Video Modes
Appendix 8 - Known working video modes Appendix 9 - Product compatibility 640 x 480p at 60Hz Digital iPEPS is compatible with the following Adder products: 640 x 480p at 67Hz • AdderLink Infinity 1000 and AdderLink Infinity 2000 receivers to allow a VNC connection into an Infinity Matrix. -
Page 53: Appendix 10 - Hotkey Sequences And Adder Port Direct
KVM Central control keys switches that support the Adder Port Direct format, merely basic port numbers. (see ‘Using abbreviations’) Insert | Delete | Home | End | PageUp | PageDown... - Page 54 Adder Port Direct is totally transparent communication system that allows supporting KVM switches and remote access 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...
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Page 55: Warranty
• No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle. warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be • Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the module that it is accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control. -
Page 56: End User Licence Agreement
End user licence agreement Limitation on Liability UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL REALVNC BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT CONCERNS INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE ENHANCED VNC VIEWER SOFTWARE (“the SOFTWARE”) FOR USE WITH THE SOFTWARE, THE SERVICE OR THE INFORMATION, RELIANCE ON THE DATA Digital iPEPS PRODUCT (“the PRODUCT”). -
Page 57: Radio Frequency Energy
Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the Digital iPEPS unit in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. - Page 58 Web: www.adder.com www.adder.com/contact-details Contact: Support: forum.adder.com © 2012 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Documentation by: www.ctxd.com Part No. MAN-ALD-IPEPS-ADDER • Release 1.0c...
- Page 59 Index Access control DHCP Initial configuration 10 MAC address 36,37,38 Raw 29 discovering allocations 46 IP access control 37,38,39 Menu bar Refresh screen 17 configuration 39 Access mode remote setting 37,38 IP address viewer window 13 Remote configuration shared & private 15 DNS addressing 46 IPv6 48 Menu bar editing 16...
- Page 60 Threshold setting 19 Time & date configuration 36 Troubleshooting 24 Unit Configuration 33 Unit name remote setting 33 User accounts 31 User configuration 31,32 Username remote logon 11 Video settings 18,19 Viewer window 13 menu bar editing 16 Virtual Media 3 VNC port remote setting 37,38 when altered 45...
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