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4 Connect the plugs at the other end of the KVM cable set to the keyboard,
video and mouse sockets of a User port on the rear panel of the lower
switch. Due to the way in which ports within a dual group are dynamically
allocated, it is not usually important exactly which user port is connected to
each computer port of the upper switch.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each of the links within the group, adhering to the
Group numbering diagram
for the correct link group boundaries on the
computer ports on the upper switch.
Once the switches and computers have been connected, you can edit their
names to make it much easier to locate them. See the
names
section in the Configuration chapter for more details.
Tips for successful cascading
• The maximum number of levels for a cascade is four.
• The number of links between switches determines the number of users that
can simultaneously access the computers situated further down the tree.
• Keep all cascade cables as short as possible to maximise video quality.
• Ensure that dual cascade links (within a group) between switches are
approximately the same length.
• If SmartView Pro switches are used, ensure that they are situated at the
lowest level, with no AdderView Matrix or XPro switches below them.
• Single links and dual link groups may be mixed on one switch providing
the dual links lie within the appropriate port boundaries designated in the
Group numbering
diagram.
Using cascaded computers
In use, cascaded computers can be accessed using exactly the same methods
as for those connected directly to the AdderView Matrix. 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 eight digits long. See the
cascaded computers
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 switch, 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
2 While still holding
3 When the last digit has been entered, release all keys.
To create/edit computer
Hotkey clashes between AdderView Matrix and AdderLink IP
When using the AdderLink IP in conjunction with the AdderView Matrix it may
be necessary to change the standard hotkeys for one of the devices as they both
use
altered, however, ensure that the new setting does not clash with any software
being used on connected computers.
section in the Operation chapter for more details.
and
Note:
and
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
and
instructions. For AdderView Matrix and AdderLink IP combinations, please
see the extra note below.
and
, in sequence, press and release the full
address of the required computer – remember to use specific port numbers,
not link group addresses, e.g. port 01140203.
and
as their standard hotkeys. It is not important which device is
Selecting
.
altered
to avoid
when following these
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