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- Page 1 IP KVM Switch Classic USB User Manual English LINDY No. 39414 www.lindy.com © LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (October 2009)
- Page 2 PREFACE The LINDY IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB features the latest and most technologically advanced SoC (System on Chip) IP KVM solution, based on Raritan / Peppercon’s latest IP- KVM engine technology. Retaining the familiar management utilities, GUI and related software tools of its predecessor, the CPU IP Access Switch LITE, the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB delivers an advanced IP KVM solution whilst retaining compatibility with older models.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ........................1 1.1 Features ..........................1 1.2 Package Contents ........................ 1 1.3 System Requirements ......................2 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................2 2.1 Operation Overview ......................2 2.2 Connections ......................... 3 2.2.1 Host Connection Side ...................... 3 2.2.2 Console Connection Side ....................3 2.2.3 Network Connection ...................... - Page 4 5. MENU OPTIONS ........................19 5.1 Remote Control ........................19 5.1.1 KVM Console ........................ 19 5.1.2 Telnet Console ......................19 5.2 Virtual Media ........................21 5.2.1 Floppy Disk ........................21 5.2.2 Create a CD-ROM/ISO Image ..................23 5.2.3 Drive Redirection ......................26 5.2.4 Options ..........................
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Page 5: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the LINDY IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB. This device allows operators to monitor and access their computers from remote locations. The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB connects to the internet, intranet, LAN or WAN using standard CAT5 or higher cable, then uses a KVM cable to connect a local KVM switch or server. -
Page 6: System Requirements
1.3 System Requirements Item Description Local console side One Keyboard, one Mouse, one VGA monitor Remote Console side PC with Java enabled browser linked to the network Computer / KVM side One PC/ Server or the console port of a KVM switch 2. -
Page 7: Connections
2.2 Connections You may either use PS/2 or USB mouse and keyboard. However, please note that USB mouse and keyboard signals from your local console will not be converted and output as PS/2 signals to your server/KVM switch! 2.2.1 Host or KVM Switch Connection Side Use the 3in1 KVM cable (VGA &... -
Page 8: Connecting The Ip Access Switch Lite To A Kvm Switch
Peppercon IPM-220L Avocent SPC1 800/1600 Sentry In-Line Power Module Leaning ePowerSwitch However, we strongly suggest to use a directly IP managed power switch such as the LINDY IPower Switches No.s 32657, 32658, 32653 or 32654 2.2.6. LED indicators and Switches Indication Power RED –... -
Page 9: Configuration
3. Configuration The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB’s Parameter Value communication interfaces are all based on IP auto configuration none TCP/IP. The switch comes pre-configured IP-Address 192.168.0.70 with the IP configuration detailed here: Net-mask 255.255.255.0 Default-Gateway none If this initial configuration does not meet your requirements, the following section describes the configuration that is necessary to access the IP ACCESS SWITCH CLASSIC USB for the first time. -
Page 10: Ip Access Switch Lite Setup Tool
3.3 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB Setup Tool 3.3.1 MAC Address Detection Connect the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB to your computer either via a local network, or via USB. If you use a USB connection Windows will detect the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB as a ‘Removable Disk’... -
Page 11: Authentication
3.3.2 Authentication To adjust the authentication settings, enter your login as a super user and change your password. Super user login Enter the login name of the super user. The initial value is super. All of the characters are lower case. -
Page 12: Keyboard, Mouse And Video Configuration
3.4 Keyboard, Mouse and Video configuration Between the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB and the host, there are two interfaces available for transmitting keyboard and mouse data: USB and PS/2. The correct operation of the remote mouse depends on several settings which will be discussed in the following subsections. 3.4.1 IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB Keyboard Settings The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB settings for the host's keyboard type have to be correct in order to make the remote keyboard work properly. -
Page 13: Host System Mouse Settings
3.4.3 Host System Mouse Settings The host's operating system obtains various settings from the mouse driver. Note: The following limitations do not apply when using USB mice and Windows 2000 and higher! Special Mouse Driver There are mouse drivers which influence the synchronization process and lead to desynchronized mouse pointers. -
Page 14: Usage
4. Usage 4.1 Prerequisites The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB features an embedded operating system offering a variety of standardized interfaces. This section will describe these interfaces, and the way to use them in a more detailed manner. The interfaces are accessed using the TCP/IP protocol family. The following interfaces are supported: Telnet A standard Telnet client can be used to access an arbitrary device connected to the IP KVM... -
Page 15: Logging In
4.2 Logging In 4.2.1 Login to the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB Launch your web browser. Direct it to the address of your IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB which you configured during the installation process. The address used might be a plain IP address or a host and domain name if you have given your IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB switch a symbolic name in the DNS. -
Page 16: Navigation
4.3 Navigation Once logged into the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB successfully, the main page appears. This page consists of three parts; each of them contains specific information. The buttons in the upper area allow you to navigate within the front end. The lower left area contains a navigation bar and allows you to switch between the different sections of the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB. -
Page 17: Remote Console Main Window
The Remote Console window is a Java Applet that establishes its own TCP connection to the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB. The protocol that runs over this connection is neither HTTP nor HTTPS, but RFB (Remote Frame Buffer Protocol). RFB needs to establish a connection to port number 443. -
Page 18: Remote Console Control Bar
4.3.2 Remote Console Control Bar The upper part of the Remote Console window contains a control bar. Using its elements you can see the state of the Remote Console and influence the local Remote Console settings. A description for each control follows. Ctrl+Alt+Delete Sends the ‘Control Alt Delete’... - Page 19 Options Opens the Options menu. A short description of each of the options follows: Monitor Only Toggles the ‘Monitor Only’ filter on or off. If the filter is switched on, no remote console interaction is possible but monitoring is. Exclusive Access If a user has the appropriate permission, he can force the Remote Consoles of all other users to close.
- Page 20 immediately. A small filter displays all changes instantly but may lead to a constant amount of network traffic even if display content is not really changing (depending on the quality of the video input signal). All in all the default setting should be suitable for most situations. Video Settings through the remote console: Brightness Controls the brightness of the picture...
- Page 21 Save changes permanently Undo Changes Restore last settings Soft Keyboard Opens up the sub-menu for the Soft-Keyboard: Show Pops up the Soft-Keyboard. The Soft-Keyboard is necessary in case your host system runs a completely different language and country mapping than your administration machine. Mapping Used for choosing the language and country mapping of the Soft-Keyboard.
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Page 22: Remote Console Status Line
that you use a higher compression level if the network bandwidth low. higher the compression level the more time is needed to pack and unpack the video data on either side of the connection. The compression quality depends on the video picture itself, e.g. the number of the colours or the diversity of pixels. -
Page 23: Menu Options
5. Menu Options 5.1 Remote Control 5.1.1 KVM Console To open the KVM console, click either the menu entry on the left or on the console picture on the right. To refresh the picture, click on the Refresh button. For the Remote Power settings see Section 2.2.5 on page 6. 5.1.2 Telnet Console... - Page 24 The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB firmware features a Telnet server that enables a user to connect via a standard Telnet client. If the Telnet program is using a VT 100, VT 102 or VT 220 terminal or appropriate emulation, it is even possible to perform a console redirection, as long as the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB host is using a text mode screen resolution.
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Page 25: Virtual Media
5.2 Virtual Media 5.2.1 Floppy Disk Follow the steps below to upload a virtual floppy image to the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB and create a virtual floppy drive on the host system Create a Floppy Image First, on your client PC you must create an image of your floppy disk which can be uploaded to the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB ’s built in memory. - Page 26 Windows Windows users should use the tool RawWrite for Windows which is included on the supplied CD. Launch RawWrite, you will see the window opposite: Insert your floppy disk into your floppy drive. Click the Read tab and then click on Select a name and destination for the floppy image file and click the Read button.
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Page 27: Create A Cd-Rom/Iso Image
5.2.2 Create a CD-ROM/ISO Image Follow the procedure below to create a CD-ROM image which can be accessed by the host system via the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB . First, on your client PC you must create an image of your CD which can be accessed by the host system. - Page 28 Windows To create the image file, use your favourite CD imaging tool. Copy the whole contents of the disc into one single image file on your hard disk. For example, with ‘Nero’ you choose ‘Copy and Backup’. Then, navigate to the ‘Copy Disc’ section.
- Page 29 7. You will see the dialog below detailing the active image: 8. Click Reactivate. Access the console window and you will see that another CD drive has been installed on the host computer. This is the virtual drive you have just set up. You can access the uploaded CD image as though it were a regular CD.
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Page 30: Drive Redirection
5.2.3 Drive Redirection The Drive Redirection feature allows the host system to access the CD-Rom drives, hard drives, floppy drives etc. on your client PC. With Drive Redirection you do not have to use an image file but may work with a drive from your local computer on the remote machine. - Page 31 The method of Drive Redirection: Built-in Java Drive Redirection function in Remote Console 1. Run Remote Control > KVM Console. 2. Click “Floppy” icon...
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Page 32: Options
3. Click Connect Drive or Connect ISO 4. Select a drive to redirect (if Connect Drive) 5. Select a ISO image to redirect (if Connect ISO) IMPORTANT 1. Drive Redirection is only possible with Windows 2000 and later versions. 2. Drive Redirection works on a low SCSI level. The SCSI protocol cannot recognize partitions;... -
Page 33: User Management
5.3 User Management 5.3.1 Change Password To change your password, enter the new password in the upper entry field. Retype the password in the lower field. Click Apply to submit your changes. 5.3.2 Users And Groups The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB comes with 2 pre-configured user accounts that have fixed permissions. - Page 34 While the user account never sees the following options, the super account can change the name and password for both accounts. Existing users Select an existing user for modification. Once a user has been selected, click the lookup button to see the user information. New User name The new user name for the selected account.
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Page 35: Kvm Settings
5.4 KVM Settings 5.4.1 User Console The following settings are user specific. This means the super user can customize these settings for individual users separately. Changing the settings for one user does not affect the settings for the other users. User select box This box displays the user ID for which the values are shown and for which the changes will take effect. - Page 36 rates are very time consuming, they should not be used when several users are accessing the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB simultaneously. The standard colour depth is 16 bit (65536 colours). The other colour depths are intended for slower network connections in order to allow a faster transmission of data. Therefore compression level 0 (no compression) uses only 16 bit colour depth.
- Page 37 Miscellaneous Remote Console Settings Start in Monitor Mode Sets the initial value for the monitor mode. By default the monitor mode is off. In case you switch it on, the Remote Console window will be started in a read only mode. Start in Exclusive Access Mode Enables the exclusive access mode immediately at Remote Console start-up.
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Page 38: Keyboard/Mouse
5.4.2 Keyboard/Mouse Host Interface Enables the interface the mouse is connected to. You can choose between Auto for automatic detection, USB for a USB mouse, or PS/2 for a PS/2 mouse. Note: To use the USB and/or PS/2 interface you need the correct cabling between the managed host and the managing device. -
Page 39: Video
Mouse Speed Auto mouse speed Use this option if the mouse settings on the host use an additional acceleration setting. The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB tries to detect the acceleration and speed of the mouse during the mouse sync process. Fixed mouse speed Use a direct translation of mouse movements between the local and the remote pointer. -
Page 40: Device Settings
5.5 Device Settings 5.5.1 Network The Network Settings panel allows network related parameters to be changed. Each parameter will be explained below. Once applied the new network settings will immediately come into effect. Note: The initial IP configuration is usually done directly at the host system using the special procedure described in Section 3, page 7. - Page 41 Primary DNS Server IP Address IP address of the primary Domain Name Server in dot notation. This option may be left empty; however, the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB will not be able to perform name resolution. Secondary DNS Server IP Address IP address of the secondary Domain Name Server in dot notation.
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Page 42: Dynamic Dns
5.5.2 Dynamic DNS A freely available Dynamic DNS service (dyndns.org) can be used in the following scenario (see illustration below) The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB is reachable via the IP address of the DSL router, which is dynamically assigned by the provider. Since the administrator does not know the IP address assigned by the provider, the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB connects to a special dynamic DNS server in regular intervals and registers its IP address there. - Page 43 Enable Dynamic DNS Enables the Dynamic DNS service. This requires a configured DNS server IP address. Dynamic DNS server This is the server name where the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB registers itself in regular intervals. At the time of writing, this is a fixed setting since only dyndns.org is currently supported.
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Page 44: Security
5.5.3 Security Force HTTPS If this option is enabled, access to the web front-end is only possible using an HTTPS connection. The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB will not listen on the HTTP port for incoming connections. If you want to create your own SSL certificate that is used to identify the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB please refer to the section called Certificate on page 45. - Page 45 Chain rule The Chain rule determines whether the access from the hosts is allowed or not. It can be one of these two values: ACCEPT : access allowed DROP : access not allowed The rule can be configured to apply to a particular Group level (All, User, Super, Administrator). When the IP-KVM receives a TCP packet, it will process the packet with the chain rule depicted below.
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Page 46: Certificate
5.5.4 Certificate The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB uses the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol for any encrypted network traffic between itself and a connected client. During the connection establishment the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB has to expose its identity to a client using a cryptographic certificate. - Page 47 3. Upload the certificate to the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB switch using the Upload button. After completing these three steps, the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB has its own certificate that is used to identify it to its clients. Note: If you destroy the CSR on the IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC there is no way to get it back! In case you deleted it by mistake, you have to repeat the three steps as described previously.
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Page 48: Serial Port
Confirm Challenge Password Confirmation of the Challenge Password Email The email address of a contact person that is responsible for the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB and its security. Key length This is the length of the generated key in bits. 1024 bits are sufficient for most cases. Longer keys may result in slower response time by the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB during connection establishment. - Page 49 sure you configure your console computer accordingly. For instance, on Windows based operating systems you can configure a dial-up network connection, which defaults to the right settings like PPP. The Modem Settings panel allows you to configure remote access to the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB using a modem.
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Page 50: Date And Time
5.5.6 Date And Time Here you can set the internal real-time clock of the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB . You can adjust the clock manually or use an NTP timeserver. Without a timeserver your time setting will be lost if the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB is powered down for more than a few minutes. To avoid this, you can use an NTP timeserver which sets up the internal clock automatically to the current UTC time. -
Page 51: Event Log
5.5.7 Event Log Important events like a login failure or a firmware update are logged to a selection of logging destinations. Each of those events belongs to an event group, which can be activated separately. In the Event Log Settings you can choose how many log entries are shown on each page. Furthermore, you can clear the log file here. - Page 52 SMTP Logging enabled With this option, the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB is able to send Emails to an address given by the Email address text field in the Event Log Settings. These mails contain the same description strings as the internal log file and the mail subject is filled with the event group of the occurred log event.
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Page 53: Maintenance
Allows you to download the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB data file with specific support information. This is an XML file with certain customized support information like the serial number etc. You can send this information if you contact LINDY technical support. It may help us solve any problems. -
Page 54: Event Log
5.6.2 Event Log Displays the log list including the events that are logged by the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB 5.6.3 Update Firmware The IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB is a complete standalone computer. The software it runs is called the firmware. The firmware of the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB can be updated remotely in order to install new functionality or special features. - Page 55 A new firmware update is a binary file which can be sent to you by email from the Technical Support team of LINDY. Updating the firmware is a three-stage process: 1. The new firmware file is uploaded to the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB . In order to do this you need to select the file on your local system using the Browse button on the Upload Firmware panel.
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Page 56: Unit Reset
5.6.4 Unit Reset This section allows you to reset specific parts of the device. This involves the keyboard and mouse, the video engine and the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB itself. Resetting the unit itself is mainly needed to activate a newly updated firmware. It will close all current connections to the administration console and to the Remote Console. -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
6. Troubleshooting Q 001: The remote mouse doesn’t work or is not synchronized A 001: Make sure the mouse settings in IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB match the mouse model. Use the Intelligent Sync option from the Mouse Handling sub menu of the Remote Console Options menu. - Page 58 Q 009: Using MacOS X an HTTPS connection fails A 009: You have to install the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB certificate using our certificate installer, available on the utility CD. Please refer to the instructions on this CD for further information on how to install the certificate.
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Page 59: Key Codes
7. Key Codes Key (and aliases) This table shows the key codes used to 0 - 9 defines keystrokes hotkeys A - Z , TILDE several functions. Please note that these -, MINUS key codes do not necessarily represent =, EQUALS characters that used... - Page 60 The layout for this keyboard is also shown. However, most modifier keys and other alphanumeric keys used for hotkey purposes in application programs are in an identical position, no matter what language mapping you are using. Some of the keys have aliases also; they can be named by 2 key codes (separated by a comma in the previous table).
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Page 61: Video Modes
8. Video Modes & User Permissions Video Modes supported The table below lists the video modes that the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB supports. Please do not use any other custom video settings; the IP KVM SWITCH CLASSIC USB may not be able to detect them. -
Page 62: Rack Mount Kit Installation
9. Technical Specifications Model No. IP Access KVM Switch Classic Target Device Connection 1 x Keyboard PS/2 Mini Din 6 Pin 1 x Mouse PS/2 Mini Din 6 Pin 1 x VGA HDDB 15 Pin 1 x USB 2.0 Type B receptacle Local Access Connection 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Mini Din 6 Pin 1 x PS/2 Mouse Mini Din 6 Pin... - Page 63 Well-Known TCP/UDP Port Numbers Port numbers are divided into three ranges: Well Known Ports, Registered Ports, and Dynamic and/or Private Ports. Well Known Ports are those from 0 through 1023. Registered Ports are those from 1024 through 49151. Dynamic and/or Private Ports are those from 49152 through 65535.
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Page 64: Radio Frequency Energy, Certifications
Hausmülltonne! Dies ist ein B2B Produkt. Entsprechend dem deutschen ElektroG hat der gewerbliche Endverwender dieses Gerät zum Zweck der Verschrottung entweder der LINDY-Elektronik GmbH zum Recycling zurück zu geben (kostenlose Rücknahme) oder es auf eigene Kosten einem geordneten Recycling zuzuführen.