Operating Notes - Gefen EXT-DVIKVM-LAN User Manual

DVI KVM over IP

Operating Notes

• CAT-5 or CAT-6 cables should not exceed 330 feet (100 meters) between the
Sender / Receiver unit and the network.
• Shielded (STP) CAT-5 or CAT-6 is recommended. However, un-shielded (UTP)
CAT-5 or CAT-6 is acceptable.
• If If terminating network cables in the field, please adhere to the TIA/EIA568B
specification. See the Network Cable Diagram for details.
• The Gefen DVI KVM over IP features the ability to generate compat ble EDID and Hot
Plug signals when working with different brands of source devices and monitors.
• This product does not support HDCP.
• Dual-link resolutions are not supported.
The following table details the IP and IP port use of the DVI KVM over IP. Each "X" in the
table, below, represents that no specified IP port is required.
Type
TCP
UDP / MC
UDP / MC
Type
UDP / MC
TCP
TCP
UDP
UDP / MC
IMPORTANT: The use of a Gigabit switch is required when
connecting the DVI KVM over IP to a network. When using
multicast mode, the Gigabit switch must have "jumbo frame"
capability.
Sender A D Receiver
(Host) (Client)
6751 A X
X D 3246
3333 D 3334
3334 A 3333
Sender A D Receiver
(Host) (Client)
3344 A X
3344 A X
3240 A X
X D 3245
X D 3245
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Description
msg_channel, ast_heartbeat
ast_heartbeat multicast port
Use the "multicast stream" multicast IP
"Name Service"
Use 225.1.0.0 multicast IP
3333 listen for query; 3334 for reply
Description
control channel
control channel
TCP unicast mode only
UDP unicast mode only
(unicast mode default mode uses
UDP, not TCP)
multicast mode only
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