Minicom CAT5 Smart User Manual
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Jerusalem, Israel
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Tel: + 1 908 4862100
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5UM30096 V2.3 12/03
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Page 1: User Guide
CAT5 Smart KVM Extender User Guide International HQ North American HQ European HQ Italy Jerusalem, Israel Linden, New Jersey , Switzerland Rome Dübendorf Tel: + 972 2 535 9666 Tel: + 1 908 4862100 Tel: + 41 1 823 8000 Tel: + 39 06 8209 7902 minicom@minicom.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Table of Contents Welcome................... 2 Introduction ................3 The system components ............3 The KVM Extender units ............4 Pre-installation instructions........... 5 The KVM Extender cables ............6 The 3 in 1 CPU cable ............... 6 Power supply ................ -
Page 3: Welcome
USER GUIDE Welcome The CAT5 Smart KVM Extender system is produced by Minicom Advanced Systems Limited. Technical precautions This equipment generates radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause radio frequency interference. This equipment complies with Part 15, Subpart J of the FCC rules for a Class A computing device. -
Page 4: Introduction
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Introduction The CAT5 Smart KVM Extender (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 5: The Kvm Extender Units
USER GUIDE The KVM Extender units The figures below illustrate the Transmitter and Receiver units. Built-in KVM Power cables connector Monitor Mouse 6VDC SYSTEM Side A Side B Keyboard LEDs System cable Figure 1 The 2 Transmitter side panels Select button LEDs POWER CONTROL... -
Page 6: Pre-Installation Instructions
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Computer Keyboard Computer Keyboard Monitor port Monitor port USER COMPUTER Computer Mouse Mouse port Figure 3 The Receiver rear panel Picture Power adjuster connector 6VDC PICTURE SYSTEM System cable Figure 4 The Receiver side panel Pre-installation instructions Disconnect all computers from the electrical power supply. -
Page 7: The Kvm Extender Cables
USER GUIDE The KVM Extender cables The Transmitter comes with built-in KVM cables that connect to the computer’s Video card, Mouse and Keyboard ports. The 3 in 1 CPU cable The 3 in 1 CPU cable –illustrated below – is only used when the Receiver connects to a computer. -
Page 8: The Kvm Extender As An Extender
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER The KVM Extender as an extender Extend the KVM workstation from the computer up to a distance of 110m/360ft. To use the KVM Extender as an extender, connect the system as in Figure 6. P110 Transmitter... -
Page 9: Giving 2 Users Access To 1 Computer
USER GUIDE Giving 2 users access to 1 computer To give 2 users access to 1 computer connect the system as in Figure 7. The connections are the same as in Figure 6, with the addition of a KVM workstation for user 2. Access to the computer is on a first-come-first-served basis. -
Page 10: The Kvm Extender As A 2-Port Kvm Switch
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER The KVM Extender as a 2-port KVM Switch Figure 8 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: Operating The Kvm Extender
USER GUIDE Operating the 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 -. When the Receiver works at its computer, its Control LED is off. -
Page 12: Locking Kvm Control
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Locking KVM control When there are 2 users using the system, either user can override the Timeout feature and retain control indefinitely. Do so by locking the system so that only one user has control. To lock control: On the keyboard press Shift followed by F12. -
Page 13: Changing The Hotkey
USER GUIDE 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. To change the hotkey in the Settings mode: Type the letters Ctrl Shift Changing the Timeout period... -
Page 14: Making Advanced Adjustments
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Making advanced adjustments The 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 KVM Extender automatically operates with the computer and mouse types connected to it. -
Page 15: Keyboard Settings When Replacing A Computer
USER GUIDE Keyboard settings when replacing a computer Type the letters PC (Windows, Linux, Novell) UNIX console mode UNIX graphics mode Set the keyboard mode setting to: • PC when operating Intel based computers. • UC when operating UNIX computers in console mode. •... -
Page 16: Replacing A Mouse Type
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Set the mouse setting to IN when the computer has an operating system that supports Wheel mouse functionality: (Windows 98 and Linux*). Set the mouse setting to PS when the computer has an operating system that does not support Wheel mouse functionality: (Windows 95, NT4, DOS, Linux*, UNIX and Novell). -
Page 17: Viewing The Settings
USER GUIDE 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 18: Cascading Smart Extenders
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER 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 Transm itter 1... -
Page 19: Transmitter Power Adapter
USER GUIDE Transmitter Power adapter To ensure mouse and keyboard functionality when cascading, connect an external Minicom Power adapter +6VDC 2A (P/N 5PS20025) and Power cord (P/N 5CB60431) to the second Transmitter unit. See Figure 9 above. Switching on Switch the system on in the following order: 1. -
Page 20: Technical Specifications
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER 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 UX, QNX, SGI,... -
Page 21: Kvm Extender Configuration
USER GUIDE KVM Extender configuration In Figure 10 the KVM Extender system is connected to a KVM Switch and computer rack. User 1 can access his local computer or the computer rack through the KVM Switch. User 2 can access the computer rack through the KVM Switch. P110 P110 User 2...
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