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  • Page 1 Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP Operating Guide w w w . m i n i c o m . c o m International HQ North American HQ European HQ Jerusalem, Israel Linden, NJ, USA Dübendorf, Switzerland Tel: + 972 2 535 9666...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Table of Contents Welcome..............................3 Section 1: The Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP system ........4 Configuring the IP system.....................4 Configuration via Device Setup program ................4 Configuration via DHCP server.....................4 Configuration via local console....................5 Mouse synchronization issues .....................8 Smart 16 IP interface options....................10...
  • Page 3 Appendix A: Smart 16 IP Video modes ............83 Appendix B: Key codes ................84 Appendix C: Disabling mouse acceleration..........86 Appendix D: USB SUN Combo keys ............89 User guide feedback ................... 89 © 2006 Minicom Advanced Systems Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Welcome

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Welcome Thank you for buying the Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP system. This 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.

  • Page 5: Section 1: The Smart Cat5 Switch 16 Ip System

    S ec t i o n 1 : T h e S ma r t C A T 5 S w i t c h 1 6 I P s ys t e m This section explains how to configure and operate the Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP (Smart 16 IP) system remotely over IP.

  • Page 6: Configuration Via Local Console

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP 4. Configuration via local console There are 3 ways of configuring via local console: · Serial connection · Ethernet Crossover connection · IP Device Setup utility Via Serial connection Connect the NULL modem cable to the computer and to Smart 16 IP’s Serial 1 port.
  • Page 7 OPERATING GUIDE 4. Set the port settings to the following values: · Bits/second - 115200 · Data bits - 8 · Parity - None · Stop bits - 1 · Flow Control - None 5. Click OK. The Hyperterminal appears. See Figure 3. Figure 3 Hyperterminal 6.
  • Page 8 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Via Ethernet Crossover connection Connect an Ethernet Crossover cable to the Smart 16 IP and to the computer back-to-back, the Smart 16 IP is configured to 192.168.1.22, configure your computer to use a static IP in that range - for example 192.168.1.10. Open your browser and type 192.168.1.22.

  • Page 9: Mouse Synchronization Issues

    OPERATING GUIDE 5. Mouse synchronization issues The following will help ensure proper mouse synchronization between the host and client computers. Vendor-specific mouse drivers Special vendor-specific Mouse drivers disrupt the synchronization process. Ensure these are not on the host system. Active Desktop Disable Active Desktop.
  • Page 10 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Accelerated mice Smart 16 IP works with accelerated mice and is able to synchronize the host with the client mouse pointer. However for better performance we recommend that you disable mouse acceleration on all computers connected to the system. This is explained below for, Windows XP, 2003 Server, 2000 Pro and 2000 Server.

  • Page 11: Smart 16 Ip Interface Options

    OPERATING GUIDE 6. Smart 16 IP interface options Operate the Smart 16 IP system through one of the following interfaces: 1. HTTP/HTTPS - Any standard Web browser. Depending on the Web browser, you can access the Smart 16 IP using the unsecured HTTP protocol or, in case the browser supports it, the encrypted HTTPS protocol.

  • Page 12: Logging In

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP 7. Logging in Type the IP address into the Web browser. Either http://192.168.1.22 for an unsecured connection. Or https://192.168.1.22 for a secured connection. The Login screen appears. See Figure 7 Figure 7 Login screen Initially there is only one user configured who has unrestricted access to all Smart 16 IP features.

  • Page 13: Remote Console Settings

    OPERATING GUIDE · Users - all currently logged in users and IP addresses. (Note: when connected through a proxy server the IP address will be that of the proxy server). RC – Remote Control open. Exclusive – Exclusive mode. Idle – time since last activity.

  • Page 14: Remote Console Type

    ActiveX-Control of the KVM Vision Viewer - an application available separately. You must install the viewer on your local system. KVM Vision Viewer is on the supplied CD or you can download it from www.minicom.com. Mouse hotkey - Used for fast mouse synchronization in Double Mouse mode and to free the grabbed mouse when in single mouse mode.

  • Page 15: Telnet Console

    OPERATING GUIDE Define a new Button key as follows: Type the required keys e.g. Ctrl+Alt+Delete. The + sign means that the keys are pressed together. The – sign means the keys are pressed sequentially. The * sign inserts a pause with a definable duration. See page 20. To require a confirmation request before keystrokes are sent, write confirm at the start.

  • Page 16: Status Via Ipmi

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Telnet server commands Click help to list the following commands: cls - Clears screen quit - Logs out current user and disconnects from the client. version - Shows all available version numbers terminal - Starts the terminal passthrough mode for serial port 1. The key sequence `<esc>...

  • Page 17: Power Control

    OPERATING GUIDE Power Control The appearance of the power control window depends on the power control option connected to Smart 16 IP and on the currently activated setting (discussed on page 35). There are 4 options available: Power control disabled. Internal power.
  • Page 18 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP After pressing, the power state displayed in the administration panel won't immediately reflect the requested change. A controlled shut down of the system may take some minutes. Observe the action caused by your button press using the Remote Console window or by reloading the Server Power Control panel.

  • Page 19: Keyboard & Mouse Settings

    OPERATING GUIDE Keyboard & Mouse Settings Smart 16 IP supports different keyboard and mouse types. Click Keyboard & Mouse Settings. The settings appear as in Figure 12. Figure 12 Keyboard & Mouse Settings The elements of the Keyboard & Mouse Settings are explained below. Host Interface –...
  • Page 20 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP USB Mouse Type – Not active in the system, leave at the default state. Auto Mouse speed When Mouse Acceleration on the Host computer is enabled, check Auto Mouse speed. We highly recommend disabling the Mouse Acceleration.

  • Page 21: Kvm Settings

    OPERATING GUIDE KVM Settings By default the Smart 16 IP is configured for 16 ports. When you want to add more, adjust the settings for the KVM ports. From the Smart 16 IP menu choose KVM Settings. The Smart 16 IP KVM settings appear. See Figure 14. Figure 14 KVM Settings The elements of the KVM Settings are explained below.

  • Page 22: Kvm Port Settings

    1. Assign names for each port. 2. Define hotkeys to switch to each port. Choose either Minicom default hotkeys by selecting Minicom KVM-Switch in the Default configuration box, and then click the Set Defaults button. Or choose your own hotkeys. The syntax to define a new hotkey is as follows: <keycode>...
  • Page 23 OPERATING GUIDE If an external power option is enabled it is possible to assign a port of this control for power switching to each KVM port, see page 16. Show in console – check this option to have a button with the port name appear on the top of the Remote console.

  • Page 24: Video Settings

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Each selection adds the outlet to the list at the bottom. The order of powering off/on, will be the order as set out in this list. Changing the order To change the order the outlets are powered on/off: Highlight the desired outlet and move it using the arrows.
  • Page 25 OPERATING GUIDE Custom Video Modes Smart 16 IP recognizes a limited number of common video modes. When running X-Window on the host system, don't use any custom modelines with special video modes. If you do, Smart 16 IP may not be able to detect these. Use any standard VESA video mode.

  • Page 26: User/Group Management

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Y Resolution - Visible number of vertical pixels. Horizontal Frequency (Hz) - Horizontal (line) frequency. Vertical Frequency (Hz) - The vertical (refresh) frequency. Total horizontal pixels - The total amount of pixels per line, including non- visible and blank areas.
  • Page 27 OPERATING GUIDE New user name Enter a login name for a new user here. Ensure that it is not the same as an existing user or group. Full user name Write the full name of the new user. Password / Confirm password The password must be at least four characters.

  • Page 28: Copy User

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Modify User button To modify a user: 1. Select a user in the Existing users Drop-down list. 2. Click the lookup button to get all the user's information. 3. All fields can be modified as required. The old password is not displayed, but can be modified.

  • Page 29: User/Group Permissions

    OPERATING GUIDE Copy Group To create a group with the properties of an existing group: 1. Select a group in the Existing group Drop-down list. 2. Type a name into the New group name box. 3. Click the Copy Group button. User/Group Permissions From the Smart 16 IP Menu choose User/Group Permissions.

  • Page 30: Network Settings

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP To change access rights: 1. From the Drop down list select a user/group. The selection list shows only users and groups, which you have the right to change. 2. Click the Update button. The access rights of the user appear. The meaning of the Permissions is as follows: Viewing a field.

  • Page 31: Ip Auto Configuration

    OPERATING GUIDE IP auto configuration Choose between the 3 options. None – no IP auto configuration. In this case type a static IP address in the appropriate settings below. DHCP - When selected, Smart 16 IP will contact a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server in the local sub-net to obtain a valid IP address, gateway address and net mask.

  • Page 32: Dynamic Dns

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Remote Console & HTTPS port Port number at which Smart 16 IP's Remote Console server and HTTPS server are listening. If empty the default value is used. If changed from default, Smart 16 IP can only be contacted on this port only. i.e.
  • Page 33 OPERATING GUIDE address assigned by the provider, Smart 16 IP connects to a special dynamic DNS server in regular intervals and registers its IP address there. The administrator can contact this server as well and pick up the same IP address belonging to his unit. The administrator has to register a Smart 16 IP that is supposed to take part in the service with the Dynamic DNS Server.

  • Page 34: Serial Port Settings

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Smart 16 IP registers itself to the Dynamic DNS server slightly different from the time configured. To reduce load peaks on the server we add a random time (0-10 min) to the absolute time value.
  • Page 35 OPERATING GUIDE Serial line speed - Most modems today will support the default value of 115200 bps. For older modems lower the speed. Modem Init String - Initialization string. The default value works with all modern standard modems connected to a telephone line. For special modems or if connected to a local telephone switch that requires a special dial sequence to connect to the public telephone network, change this setting by giving a new string.

  • Page 36: Serial Port

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Figure 25 External Power Option for Serial port 1 Serial Port 2 This port provides the power control options, see page 16. Choose a suitable setting and fill in additional required options. Smart 16 IP supports the following: Internal Power Option - This option gives access to the ATX power and reset functions of a single connected system.

  • Page 37: Security Settings

    SPC and have the privileges to switch power for each port. ePowerSwitch 4 port – This also refers to the Minicom DX Power Switch 4 Port. Using this power switch, power on and off up to 4 servers or devices connected to it.

  • Page 38: Ssl Settings

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Figure 28 Security Settings SSL settings Force HTTPS - Access the Web front-end only using an HTTPS connection. Smart 16 IP won't listen on the HTTP port for incoming connections. KVM encryption - Controls the encrypting of the RFB protocol, used by the Remote Console to transmit the screen data to the administrator machine and keyboard and mouse data back to the host.
  • Page 39 OPERATING GUIDE To create and install a Smart 16 IP SSL certificate: 1. From the Security Settings page, choose Create your own SSL certificate. The window appears as in Figure 29. Figure 29 CSR 2. Fill in the fields: Common name - Network name of Smart 16 IP once installed in the user's network.

  • Page 40: Telnet Settings

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Challenge Password/Confirm- Some certification authorities require a challenge password to authorize later changes on the certificate. The minimum is 4 characters. Key length - Length of the generated key in bits. 1024 Bits are supposed be sufficient for most cases.

  • Page 41: Snmp Settings

    OPERATING GUIDE 192.168.0.0/24 matches all IP packets with source addresses from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.254 0.0.0.0/0 matches any IP packet. Policy - Determines what to do with matching packets. They are accepted or dropped. NOTE: The order of the rules is important. The rules are checked in ascending order until a rule matches.
  • Page 42 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP · Configured users · Currently active users with login time (login time is only valid if time is synchronized on Smart 16 IP) · Server's power state · The following actions can be initiated via SNMP: ·...

  • Page 43: Ipmi Settings

    OPERATING GUIDE want to disable the possibility to reset Smart 16 IP via SNMP, don't set a write community. Read Community - This is the SNMP community, which allows you to retrieve information via SNMP. Write Community - This community allows you to set options and reset Smart 16 IP or the host via SNMP.
  • Page 44 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP · IPMI over Serial · IPMI over LAN Both require IPMI V1.5. From the Smart 16 IP Menu choose IPMI Settings. The IPMI Settings appears. See Figure 31. Figure 31 IPMI Settings IPMI disabled - Disables IPMI. Status via IPMI and Event Log via IPMI are not available and the power on/off and reset functions won't use IPMI.

  • Page 45: Ldap Settings

    OPERATING GUIDE · Passwords are 4 -16 characters long. · Use a null modem cable for connection IPMI over LAN - You can connect the IPMI over a LAN connection. You need a host system with IPMI V1.5 and a network adapter with a sideband connection to the BMC (mostly on board).

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Board Summary - This contains information about the Smart 16 IP and its current firmware. Updating firmware You can receive firmware updates by email or download them from the Minicom Web site. Save the firmware file on the client computer. To update the firmware: 1.
  • Page 47 You must login again. Attention: Only experienced staff members or administrators should perform a firmware update. Direct SmartIP Links You can set up direct links to Minicom IP hardware over a LAN or WAN. Currently supported Minicom IP models are: · Smart Extender ·...
  • Page 48 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Figure 35 Direct Connections Links page 3. In the IP address column, type IP addresses of the other Minicom IP units. For up to 16 entries press 4. In the Device Name column type a description.
  • Page 49 Click the desired icon on the Home page. The Login page of that IP unit appears. Figure 37 below illustrates a direct connections link scenario. Direct Connection Links On-Line Status and Direct Links to Minicom IP products in organization. for Minicom IP Solutions LAN or WAN Remote Administrator...

  • Page 50: Accessing The Remote Console

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Accessing the Remote Console From the menu click Show Remote Console. The remote console appears. See Figure 38. Information bar Toolbar icons Button keys Computer buttons Figure 38 Remote console You can work on it with the keyboard and mouse. Any delay in keyboard and mouse reactions - if any - depends on the line connection bandwidth.

  • Page 51: Keyboard Layout

    OPERATING GUIDE Note: The Remote Console window is just one window among others. For keyboard and mouse control, the Remote Console window must have the local input focus. Keyboard layout Your host keyboard changes its layout to match the remote host system. So for example if the host system uses a US English keyboard layout, special keys on a German keyboard won't work but will function as US English keys.
  • Page 52 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Exclusive access - If a user has the appropriate permission, he can force the Remote Consoles of all other users to close. No one can open the Remote Console until this user disables the Exclusive access or logs off.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Video Settings

    OPERATING GUIDE Information bar - Shows the console and connection state and remote screen size. The value in round brackets describes the connection to the remote system: Norm stands for a standard connection without encryption; SSL stands for a secured connection. Double click the bar to see a history of all the status information.

  • Page 54: Video Settings Access

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Figure 40 Video settings The parameters have the following functions: Brightness - Brightness control. Contrast Red/Green/Blue- RGB contrast control. Clock - Sets the horizontal frequency for a video line, this depends on the video mode. Different video cards may require different values. The default settings and auto adjustment procedure should be adequate for all common configurations.

  • Page 55: Mouse Synchronization

    OPERATING GUIDE Hint. Always press the Auto Adjust video button before operating the computer. The screen should be inside the borders of Remote Control window. If the video doesn’t synchronize properly or there is a lot of incoming traffic, reset all modes and synchronize video again to improve video transfer.
  • Page 56 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP To leave this mode, you must define a mouse hotkey in the Remote Console Settings Panel – see page 13 above. Press this key to free the captured host mouse pointer.

  • Page 57: Frequently Asked Questions

    OPERATING GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions Q 1: The remote mouse doesn't work or is not synchronized. A: Ensure the Smart 16 IP mouse settings match the mouse acceleration settings. Ensure the switching between ports is performed by using the Remote Console Computer buttons or the Smart 16 IP web interface.
  • Page 58 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Q 9: Windows XP doesn't awake from standby mode A: This is possibly a Windows XP problem. Try not to move the mouse while XP goes into standby mode.

  • Page 59: Glossary Of Terms

    OPERATING GUIDE Glossary of terms ACPI - A specification that enables the operating system to implement power management and system configuration. ATX - Advanced Technology Extended: A particular specification of a motherboard introduced by Intel in 1995. BMC - Board Management Controller: implements the IPMI based main board management functions.

  • Page 60: Section 2: Operating The Smart 16 Ip System Locally

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP S ec t i o n 2 : O p er a t i n g t h e S m a r t 1 6 I P s ys t e m l o c a l l y This section explains how to operate the Smart 16 IP Switching system locally through the On Screen Display (OSD) or Control software.

  • Page 61: Navigating The Osd

    OPERATING GUIDE C=computer Port number S=switch appears here Instruction keys Figure 41 OSD Main window Navigating the OSD To navigate up and down use the Up and Down arrow keys. To jump from one column to the next (when relevant) use the Tab key. To exit the OSD or return to a previous window within the OSD press Esc.

  • Page 62: The General Settings

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Note! When the OSD is password protected (explained below) only the Administrator has access to the F2 settings window. The General settings With the blue line on the word GENERAL, press Enter. The General settings window appears see Figure 43.

  • Page 63: Activating Password Protection

    OPERATING GUIDE User (Status U) There are 6 different Users in the Smart 16 IP system. Each User has a Profile set by the Administrator that defines the access level to different computers. There are 3 different access levels, these are explained on page 67. Activating password protection By default OSD access is not password protected.
  • Page 64 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP P1 1 0 Console Top level Smart CAT5 Switch Set Switch COMPUTER Hotkey to POWER Ctrl-Ctrl 100-250 VAC 50/60 Hz MI NICOM To RICCs Second level Smart CAT5 Switch Switch COMPUTER Hotkey Shift-Shift POWER MINI COM...

  • Page 65: F7 Defaults

    OPERATING GUIDE Autoskip With the Autoskip feature, the arrow keys only access the active computer lines on the OSD. When Autoskip is Off, The arrow keys access both active and inactive computer lines. To change the Autoskip setting: 1. Navigate to the Autoskip line. 2.

  • Page 66: Editing The Computer Name

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Figure 45 Ports Settings window Editing the computer name In this window you can edit the computer names with up to 15 characters. To erase a character: Select it and press the Space bar. Blank spaces remain in place of the erased character.

  • Page 67: The Time Settings

    OPERATING GUIDE To change the setting: 1. On the desired line, press Tab to jump to the KB column. 2. Toggle between the options using the Space bar. (HKEY) hotkey - Cascading When there are cascaded switches, and the lower level Switch has had its OSD display hotkey changed, you must do the following: Adjust the HKEY setting in the Ports Settings window of the higher level switch to reflect the lower level switch’s new hotkey: E.g.

  • Page 68: Users

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP T/O - When password protection is activated you can automatically disable the Management keyboard, mouse and screen after a preset time of non-use. Set this Timeout period in the T/O column. To set the above periods: 1.

  • Page 69: Security

    OPERATING GUIDE To give each user the desired access level: 1. Navigate to the desired computer line and User column. 2. Toggle between the options using the Space bar. Security In the Settings window navigate to the Security line and press Enter. The Security settings window appears see Figure 48.

  • Page 70: Scanning Computers - F4

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Figure 49 HELP window Please note! All the functions set out in the Help window are performed from the Main window. The Help window is merely a reminder of the hotkeys and their functions. Scanning computers – F4 Where necessary adjust the scan time in the Time Settings window, see above.

  • Page 71: Moving The Label - F6

    Using the Control software As an alternative to the OSD, you can operate the system with the Control software located on our website www.minicom.com in the Support section on the Smart CAT5 Switch Upgrades page. With the OSD you operate the system and view the computer screens on the same monitor.

  • Page 72: Installing And Running The Control Software

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Installing and running the Control software Note! The system must be fully connected BEFORE running the Control software. Failure to first connect the system will lead to the software working in demo mode. 1. Download the software from www.minicom.com...

  • Page 73: Communication Error

    OPERATING GUIDE When you first open the Control window the software automatically gets the status of the system, including the security access settings. Communication Error If a Communication Error box appears when running the software – see Figure Check that: ·...

  • Page 74: Get Status

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Get Status If for whatever reason there is a break in communication between the Control software and the system, click to get the current status of the computers in system. The system automatically updates the status before every switching.

  • Page 75: Logo And Passwords

    OPERATING GUIDE Logo and Passwords You can edit the logo that appears at the top of the OSD window. You can also edit the names and passwords for the Administrator, Supervisor and 6 Users. 1. Edit the Logo and Passwords by choosing them from the Edit menu. See figures below.

  • Page 76: Single Computer Settings

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP To edit a setting: 1. In the Computer List, select the desired computer or group of computers. 2. Make the desired changes. 3. Check the Select box next to the changed setting. 4. Click OK.

  • Page 77: Password Protection

    OPERATING GUIDE Password protection When the Smart system is password protected, the Control software behaves in exactly the same way as the OSD. You must type in the required password to access the Control software. The access you gain depends on the security status – exactly as with the OSD.

  • Page 78: Upgrading The Smart 16 Ip Firmware

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Upgrading the Smart 16 IP firmware With the Smart CAT5 Switch Update software program you can upgrade the firmware for the: · · Manager · RICCs The Update software enables you to add new features and fix bugs in a quick and efficient manner.
  • Page 79 OPERATING GUIDE Smart Switch RICCs Status Figure 56 Smart CAT5 Switch Update window The table below explains the functions of the buttons and boxes in the Update window. Button or Box Function Selects all RICCs Unselects selected RICCs Starts firmware download Displays the firmware version number Displays the hardware version number Cancels selected function...

  • Page 80: Verifying The Version Numbers

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Figure 57 Com Option box 3. Choose an available Com Port and click OK. Note! The RS232 Serial cable must be connected to the selected Serial port. Verifying the version numbers Before upgrading the firmware, you must first verify which firmware and hardware versions you have.

  • Page 81: Obtaining New Firmware

    When “Not responding” appears, there is no computer connected, or it is switched off. Obtaining new firmware Download the latest firmware for your system from www.minicom.com Updating the firmware Warning! Never switch off any computer connected to the Smart 16 IP system during the updating process.
  • Page 82 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Figure 58 Open box Open the file. Click Start. The Smart CAT5 Switch Update flashes the firmware. On completion the firmware version number appears. Check that the updated version number is correct by pressing Firmware Update generates one log file per session that displays a chronological list of actions.

  • Page 83: Ricc Sun Keyboard Emulation

    Support section on the Smart CAT5 Switch Upgrades page. Upload the firmware to the RICC SUN. Other language keyboard emulations will be posted on the Minicom Web site as they become available.

  • Page 84: Appendix A: Smart 16 Ip Video Modes

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP A p p e n d i x A : S ma r t 1 6 I P V i d eo m o d e s The Smart 16 IP supports the following video modes. Do not use other custom video settings.

  • Page 85: Appendix B: Key Codes

    OPERATING GUIDE A p p e n d i x B : K e y c o d es Figure 59 illustrates the keys on a standard 104 key PC keyboard with a US English language mapping. These keys are used to define keystrokes or hotkeys for several Smart 16 IP functions.
  • Page 86 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Key code Alternative Scrl SCROLL_LOCK BREAK INSERT Pos1 HOME PAGE_UP DELETE PAGE_DOWN ↑ ← LEFT ↓ DOWN → RIGHT The numerical keypad codes Key code Alternative NUM_LOCK NUMPAD0 NUMPAD1 NUMPAD2 NUMPAD3 NUMPAD4 NUMPAD5 NUMPAD6 NUMPAD7...

  • Page 87: Appendix C: Disabling Mouse Acceleration

    OPERATING GUIDE A p p e n d i x C : D i s a b l i n g m o u s e a c c el e r a t i o n The following steps describe how to disable mouse acceleration in a number of different Operating Systems.
  • Page 88 SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP Linux 1. Execute the following command line parameter: xset 0 255 2. Or- xset m 0 Windows XP and 2003 Server and Vista 1. From the Control Panel select Printers and Other Hardware. 2. Click the Mouse icon. The Mouse Properties box appears. See Figure 5.
  • Page 89 OPERATING GUIDE Windows 2000 Pro and 2000 Server 1. From the Control Panel select Mouse. Select the Motion tab. See Figure 6. Figure 61 Motion tab 2. The Speed section slider bar must be in the center, and the Acceleration section must be set to None.

  • Page 90: Appendix D: Usb Sun Combo Keys

    SMART CAT5 SWITCH 16 IP A p p e n d i x D : U S B S U N C o mb o k ey s The connected PS/2 keyboard does not have a special SUN keypad to perform special functions in the SUN Operating System environment.
  • Page 91 OPERATING GUIDE Regional Offices Germany France Italy Kiel Vincennes Rome Tel: + 49 431 668 7933 Tel: + 33 1 49 57 00 00 Tel: + 39 06 8209 7902 info.germany@minicom.com info.france@minicom.com info.italy@minicom.com www.minicom.com...
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