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CAT5 Smart KVM Extender
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Jerusalem, Israel
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User Guide
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Page 1: User Guide
CAT5 Smart KVM Extender User Guide International HQ North American HQ German Europe Italy Jerusalem, Israel Linden, New Jersey Zurich, Switzerland Rome Tel: + 972 2 535 9666 Tel: + 1 908 4862100 Tel: + 41 1 455 6220 Tel: + 39 06 8209 7902 minicom@minicom.com... -
Page 2: What Is The Cat5 Smart Kvm Extender System
1. What is the CAT5 Smart KVM Extender system? The CAT5 Smart KVM Extender system from Minicom is an advanced KVM switch that performs the following functions: • Extends KVM control over a computer* up to a distance of 110m / 360ft •... -
Page 3: The Smart Kvm Extender Units
3. The Smart KVM Extender units The figures below illustrate the Transmitter and Receiver units. To computer’s Video card CAT5 SMART Extender To computer’s Mouse port To computer’s Keyboard port MINICOM TRANSMITTER www.minicom.com Figure 1 Transmitter bird’s-eye view Built-in KVM Power cables connector... - Page 4 CAT5 S M A R T Extender MINICOM RECEIVER www.minicom.com SELECT Figure 3 Receiver bird’s-eye view Select button LEDs POWER CONTROL SELECT Figure 4 Receiver front panel...
- Page 5 Computer Keyboard Computer Keyboard Monitor port Monitor port COMPUTER USER Computer Mouse Mouse port Figure 5 Receiver rear panel Picture Power adjuster connector 6VDC PICTURE SYSTEM System cable Figure 6 Receiver side panel...
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Page 6: Pre-Installation Instructions
4. Pre-installation instructions Disconnect all computers from the electrical power supply. Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. 5. The Smart KVM Extender cables The Transmitter comes with built-in KVM cables that connect to the computer’s Video card, Mouse and Keyboard ports. -
Page 7: Using The Smart Kvm Extender As An Extender
6. Using the Smart KVM Extender as an Extender Connect the system as in Figure 8 to use the Smart KVM Extender as an Extender. Extend the KVM workstation from the computer up to a distance of 110m/360ft. Connect the system as described below. P110 Transmitter To System port... -
Page 8: Connecting The Transmitter
Connecting the Transmitter Connect the Transmitter built-in cables to the computer as follows: Connect the purple Mouse connector to the computer’s mouse port. Connect the green Keyboard connector to the computer’s Keyboard port. Connect the blue Video connector to the computer’s Video card. Connecting the CAT FTP System cable Connect the CAT FTP System cable to the System ports of the 2 Smart Extender units. - Page 9 P 110 User 2 P110 User 1 To Monitor port CAT5 FTP cable CAT5 S M A R T Up to 110m / 360ft Extender To Keyboard port MINICOM TRANSMITTER To Mouse www.minicom.com Transmitter port CAT5 S M A R T Extender DESKPRO Ω...
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Page 10: Using The Smart Kvm Extender As A 2-Port Kvm Switch
9. Using the Smart KVM Extender as a 2-port KVM Switch Figure 10 illustrates the system connected to 2 computers and 2 workstations. User 1 can access his local computer or the remote computer. User 2 can only access his local computer. -
Page 11: Smart Kvm Extender Connected To A Kvm Switch And Computer Rack
10. Smart KVM Extender connected to a KVM Switch and computer rack In Figure 11 user 1 can access a computer rack through a KVM Switch or the local computer. User 2 can access the computer rack. To connect the KVM Switch to the computers see the KVM Switch User Guide. -
Page 12: Smart Kvm Extender Connected To 2 Phantom Systems
11. Smart KVM Extender connected to 2 Phantom systems In Figure 12 two users have access to two Phantom systems. User 1 has access to both systems while user 2 can access only the Phantom system he’s connected to. To connect the Phantom systems to the computers see the Phantom User Guide. P 1 1 0 P 1 1 0 User 1... -
Page 13: Operating The Smart Kvm Extender
12. Operating the Smart KVM Extender Once the system is connected there are 2 ways to switch between the 2 computers / KVM workstations. • On the Receiver press the Select button • On the keyboard press Shift followed by + or -. The Receiver Control LED Status Meaning... -
Page 14: Locking Kvm Control
Timeout When there are 2 workstations in the system you can gain control at each workstation when the other workstation is idle for 2 seconds. This timeout period can be altered in the settings mode to between 1-99 seconds, as explained below. Locking KVM control When there are 2 users using the system, either user can override the Timeout feature and retain control indefinitely. -
Page 15: Changing The Hotkey
To enter the Settings mode: Press Shift then, F2. Release Shift before pressing F2. All 3 keyboard LEDs glow when in the Settings mode. Changing the hotkey You can change the hotkey from Shift to Alt or Ctrl. Once changed, all references in this Guide to Shift now refer to the new hotkey. -
Page 16: Making Advanced Adjustments
Making advanced adjustments The Smart KVM Extender operates with: • Windows, Linux, Novell or UNIX systems • 2 or 3 or 5 button PS/2 mouse, Intellimouse or Wheel mouse When connected and switched on as set out above, the Smart KVM Extender automatically operates with the computer and mouse types connected to it. -
Page 17: Replacing A Mouse Type
Set the keyboard mode setting to: • PC when operating Intel based computers. • UC when operating UNIX computers in console mode. • UG when operating UNIX computers in graphics mode. Mouse driver settings when replacing a computer Type the letters Wheel mouse or Intellimouse 2 or 3 button mouse... -
Page 18: Viewing The Settings
Viewing the settings View the settings and firmware revision in any text editor. To view the settings: 1. Before entering to the Settings mode switch the keyboard layout to English. 2. Open any text editor, e.g. Notepad. 3. Press Shift, followed by F2 to enter the Settings mode. 4. - Page 19 A summary of the Settings mode operations Operation Press Shift, F2 Enter Settings mode Exit and save changes Change Hotkey to Alt Change Hotkey to Ctrl Change Hotkey to Shift Change the Timeout period T, xx (01-99) Enabling lock control Disabling lock control Keyboard setting –...
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Page 20: Cascading Smart Extenders
14. Cascading Smart Extenders Cascade two or more Smart Extenders to get more than one remote workstation working from one computer. One possible configuration is shown on the diagram below. Smart Extender Smart Extender Transmitter 1 Transm itter 2 CAT5 CAT5 S M A R T S M A R T... -
Page 21: Transmitter Power Adapter
Transmitter Power adapter To ensure mouse and keyboard functionality connect an external power adapter +6VDC 2A to the second Smart Extender Transmitter unit – see the figure above. Switching on Switch the system on in the following order: 1. The second Smart Extender Transmitter unit 2. -
Page 22: Technical Specifications
15. Technical specifications System System cable CAT5 FTP cable 2x4x24 AWG Solid Wire Maximum distance 110m/360ft Mouse support: 2 or 3 or 5 button PS/2, Wheelmouse Operating systems DOS, Windows (3x, 9x, 2000, NT, ME, XP), Novell, Linux, UNIX, HP UNIX, QNX, SGI, FreeBSD, BeOS, Open VMS Screen resolution Up to 1600X1200 @ 75Hz (depends on cable length) Operating temperature...
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