Connection (Cascading Multiple Kvm Switches); Initial Settings (Default Ip Address) - Tripp Lite NetCommander B070-016-19-IP Owner's Manual

8. Connection (Cascading Multiple KVM Switches)

The number of connected computers/servers can be increased to up to 256 by
cascading an additional level of KVM switches from the B070-016-19-IP. You
can cascade any combination of B072-008-1 and B072-016-1 KVM switches.
In a cascade installation, the B070-016-19-IP is the first level KVM, and all
KVMs cascaded from it are second level KVMs. To cascade additional KVM
switches, follow the instructions below.
Note:
• If a user has been granted access to a port with a second level KVM
connected to it, then they will have access to all of the ports on that KVM.
The only security settings available for the second level KVM ports are
those found in that KVMs OSD.
• Second level KVM port access will be limited to that KVM's OSD menu
and keyboard hotkey commands.
• The B070-016-19-IP will not store the video and mouse settings for second
level KVM ports. The user will need to adjust these settings each time they
access a computer/server connected to a second level KVM.
1. Before connecting a second level KVM, you must first change its hotkey to
something different than that of the first level KVM. To do this, you must
connect a keyboard and monitor to the console ports on the second level
KVM, so that you can access its OSD. When connected, open the second
level KVM OSD using the default [Shift] [Shift] hotkey and navigate to
the GENERAL SETTINGS page of the F2 SETTINGS menu. Change the
hotkey according to the Hotkey section.
2. Connect a Cat5e/6 cable from an available B070-016-19-IP port to a B078-
101-PS2 SIU. Note: The distance between the first and second level KVMs,
and between the second level KVMs and connected computers, must not
add up to more than 100 ft..
3. Connect the VGA and PS/2 connectors on the B078-101-PS2 to the console
ports of a B072-008-1 or B072-016-1 KVM switch.
4. Open the B070-016-19-IP local OSD and navigate to the PORTS SETTINGS
page of the F2 SETTINGS menu. Highlight the port that you just connected the
second level KVM to and set its hotkey according to the Ports Settings section.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each additional second level KVM switch you
wish to connect.
6. Connect a computer/server to an available port on a second level KVM
switch using Cat5e/6 cable and a B078-101-PS2 or B078-101-USB Server
Interface Unit (SIU). Note: The distance between the first and second level
KVMs, and between the second level KVMs and connected computers,
must not add up to more than 100 ft.
7. Repeat step 5 for each computer you are connecting.

9. Initial Settings (Default IP Address)

By default, the B070-016-19-IP is set to have the network's DHCP server pull an IP Address for it. Referencing the unit's Mac address, which can be found on the
console's bottom panel, have your network administrator provide you with the IP address assigned by the DHCP server. If the B070-016-19-IP is not connected
to a network with a DHCP server, it will boot up with the default IP address 192.168.0.155. To set up your own static IP address, you must login to the B070-
016-19-IP Web Configuration Interface, disable DHCP and enter in the desired address information. (See the Device section for details.) Note: If you're KVM
is connected to a network with a DHCP server, but is not getting an IP address assigned to it, you may need to power off the KVM and then power it back on.
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