Serial Port - D-Link DKVM-IP8 User Manual

6.6.6 Serial Port

The DKVM-IP8 Serial Settings (Figure 6-32) allows you to specify what device is
connected to the serial port and how to use it.
Configuration or console login
Do not use the serial port for any special function, use it only for the initial
configuration.
Modem
The DKVM-IP8 offers remote access using a telephone line in addition to the
standard access over the built-in Ethernet adapter. The modem needs to be
connected to the serial interface of the DKVM-IP8 .
Logically, connecting to the DKVM-IP8 using a telephone line means nothing else
than building up a dedicated point-to-point connection from your console computer
to the DKVM-IP8. In other words, the DKVM-IP8 acts as an Internet Service
Provider (ISP) to which you can dial in. The connection is established using the
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). Before you connect to the DKVM-IP8, make sure to
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 the remote access to the
DKVM-IP8 using a modem. The meaning of each parameter will be described
below. The modem settings are part of the serial settings panel.
Figure 6-32. Serial Port
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