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- Page 1 NLS CAT5-A2 with integrated AdderView CATxIP 5000 User Guide June 27, 2012...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Power switching configuration ................. 20 Upgrading AdderView CATxIP 5000 models ..........21 Recovering from a failed upgrade ............21 Introduction Operation Welcome ........................4 Accessing the AdderView CATxIP 5000 ............22 Creating larger installations ..................5 Local user access ....................23 Cascade installations ..................5 Selecting a computer .................. - Page 3 Further information Appendix 4 - VNC viewer window options ........... 66 Troubleshooting ..................... 39 Appendix 5 - Browser viewer options ............. 67 Appendix 1 – Local setup menus ..............40 Encoding and colour level ................67 Functions ......................41 Inputs ........................67 User Preferences ....................
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Page 4: Introduction
Like the other models within the highly successful Through the use of Console CAMs (such as the CATX-USB Thank you for choosing the NLS CAT5-A2 product line. AdderView CATx family, this unit takes full advantage of or CATX-PS2) the AdderView CATxIP 5000 also allows... -
Page 5: Creating Larger Installations
IP network/ User User Global Global Global Global Internet User User User User Local User CAT5-A2 IP network/ CAT5-A2 REM VNC 100 LNK PWR REM VNC 100 LNK PWR Internet www.adder.com www.adder.com CAT5-A2 REM VNC 100 LNK PWR www.adder.com The shaded... -
Page 6: Adderview Catxip 5000 Features
The smart front face features the network port and the operation indicators. IP network port - 1x The port by which global users are linked to the CAT5-A2 unit. This intelligent Ethernet port can automatically sense whether it is attached to a 10Mb or 100Mb network. Options port... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Connections The AdderView CATxIP 5000 provides a great deal of flexibility in its configurations. This chapter details the various connections that can be made to achieve the required installation. Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however, where possible connect the power in as a final step. -
Page 8: Global Users (Ip Network Port)
1 Depending upon where in the network the AdderView CATxIP 5000 is being 2 Connect the plug of the link cable into the IP port on the back of the CAT5-A2 connected, run a category 5, 5e or 6 link cable from the appropriate hub or unit. -
Page 9: Configuration
Configuration Almost all configuration and operational aspects of the AdderView CATxIP 5000 unit are controlled via on-screen menu displays. Overall initial configuration When setting up a new installation, the following stages are recommended: Enable the general ‘Security’ option. With security disabled (default setting), a local or remote user attached to the AdderView CATxIP 5000 will have full and unrestricted access to all computers and all AdderView CATxIP 5000 settings. -
Page 10: Initial Configuration
Initial configuration Admin password CATxIP 5000 Unit Config The AdderView CATxIP 5000 unit provides an initial configuration Enter a password of at least six characters that has a mix of letters Hardware AVIP5000 32M+32M sequence to assist you to make the necessary settings. and numerals. -
Page 11: Main Menu
Main menu The main menu allows you to determine many aspects of the AdderView CATxIP Hotkeys 5000 capabilities. From here you can: Note: are the standard hotkeys and can be altered • Provide names for all connected computers to allow quick recognition, avoid clashes with other devices or software. -
Page 12: General Security And Configuration Steps
General security and configuration steps Registering users and host computers All user and host computer registration is achieved solely via the global (network) To enable general security connection to the AdderView CATxIP 5000 unit. See Appendix 2 - Configuration 1 Display the Main menu. -
Page 13: What To Do If The Admin Password Has Been Forgotten
Clearing IP access control What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten If the ADMIN password becomes mislaid or forgotten, you will not be able to This option removes all entries from the IP access control feature within the access the AdderView CATxIP 5000 to add or edit users and computer names, AdderView CATxIP 5000. -
Page 14: Full Configuration By Global User
Full configuration by global user Once the basic features have been configured using the AdderView CATxIP To configure the unit from a global user location 5000 configuration menus, further changes can be made by authorised global 1 Use either the VNC viewer or a standard web browser to make remote users via the VNC interface. -
Page 15: Encryption Settings
Encryption settings The AdderView CATxIP 5000 offers a great deal of flexibility in its configuration and this extends equally to its encryption settings that are used to prevent unauthorised interception of signals. Due to the variety of situations in which the AdderView CATxIP 5000 might be used and the range of viewer applications that need to view it, a number of settings are available. -
Page 16: Networking Issues
VNC viewer Net mask: 255.255.255.0 on port 5900 through to the As standard, the AdderView CATxIP 5000 uses two ports to support its two CAT5-A2 AdderView CATxIP 5000 at types of viewer: REM VNC 100 LNK PWR local address 192.168.0.3 www.adder.com... - Page 17 Placing AdderView CATxIP 5000 alongside the firewall If you need to change the VNC port number If you change the VNC port to anything other than 5900, then each VNC viewer The AdderView CATxIP 5000 is built from the ground-up to be secure. It user will need to specify the port address as well as the IP address.
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Page 18: Console Server Access
Console Server Access Setting serial connection parameters The AdderView CATxIP 5000 unit supports Console Server access to multiple devices (such as dedicated specialist servers, Ethernet switches, IP routers, etc.) The serial connection parameters are determined within the Console that are connected to it via their RS-232 serial ports. Authorised global users can Server Configuration page of the remote configuration menu (accessible switch to any of the connected devices and access them using either the Telnet... -
Page 19: Accessing Console Devices
Accessing console devices Errors when using console server access Authorised global users can use either Telnet or SSH (SSH is the preferable When using console server access, there are a few error states which can occur if option because it creates secure connections) to connect with any of the console a port is accessed by more than one user, an invalid login is used or an accessed ports of the AdderView CATxIP 5000 using the command lines shown below. -
Page 20: Power Switching Configuration
Power switching configuration Power control sequences Note: The settings given below are for the EPS-S8 power switch - other power Power switch configuration comprises two main steps: switches may require different settings. Please refer to your power switch • Configure the serial port to the same speed as used by the power OPTIONS documentation for details about codes required by other power switches. -
Page 21: Upgrading Adderview Catxip 5000 Models
Upgrading AdderView CATxIP 5000 models 8 Click the ‘Browse’ button and locate the .bin upgrade file that you The AdderView CATxIP 5000 models are upgraded via global connection downloaded earlier. Click the ‘Upload file’ button. The AdderView CATxIP (through the IP network port). Upgrades are digitally signed by Adder using 5000 will next show the following screen: a secure key. -
Page 22: Operation
Operation Accessing the AdderView CATxIP 5000 The AdderView CATxIP 5000 provides two ways to gain access: • Local user access, or • Global user access via IP network link. -
Page 23: Local User Access
Local user access Selecting a computer There are three main ways for local users to select a specific computer channel: To gain access as a local user: • Using hotkeys (as described below) – this is a good method if you continually 1 From the local keyboard, press any key to display the login prompt: access a small number of computers. - Page 24 Standard hotkeys To select a computer using the Select Host menu The range of hotkey combinations are as follows: 1 Display the Select Host menu in one of two ways: Note: If your hotkeys have been changed, substitute them for • By simultaneously pressing and then releasing , or the examples given here.
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Page 25: Show All Users
Logging in and out To select a computer using mouse buttons The AdderView CATxIP 5000 features a straightforward security system that helps to prevent unauthorised access to some, or all connected computers. Note: This procedure works only with three-button or IntelliMouse devices and only if the ‘Mouse Switching’... -
Page 26: The Confirmation (Status) Box
The confirmation (status) box Select Host menu dot colours The AdderView CATxIP 5000 provides the Within the Select Host menu, each listed host has a coloured dot associated with CATxIP 5000 Status it to indicate its general status: Green for accessible, Red for inaccessible and option of a confirmation box that is displayed Computer Port... -
Page 27: Global User Access
When you login to a VNC session, the result that you first see will depend on the status of your username account: • If you are using your username for the first time then no host will be initially selected. Click the Hosts button to view a list (see Host selection details). CAT5-A2 REM VNC 100 LNK PWR • If you have previously been logged in, the last host computer that you viewed will be shown. www.adder.com • If your username is already logged in at another location, then the host... -
Page 28: Global User Access Via Vnc Viewer
Global user access via VNC viewer The VNC viewer is a compact application that runs on your IP-connected ‘global’ system and allows you to view and use the AdderView CATxIP 5000 and its host computer(s). VNC viewer is readily available from a number of different sources: • from the AdderView CATxIP 5000 installation CD Downloading VNC viewer from the AdderView CATxIP 5000 • from the AdderView CATxIP 5000 itself... -
Page 29: Global User Access Via Web Browser
Global user access via web browser You can use a standard Web browser (supported versions) to gain access to the AdderView CATxIP 5000 and its host computer(s). As soon as you make contact with the AdderView CATxIP 5000 it will begin downloading a small Java application to your browser, which will be used only for the duration of your connection. -
Page 30: Using The Viewer Window
Using the viewer window When using the viewer window The viewer window gives you the ability to view and control the AdderView What is the best screen resolution to use? CATxIP 5000 and its host computer(s). Its operation is almost identical regardless The best resolution for your computer is one that is larger than the screen of the host of whether you used the VNC viewer or your Web browser to display it. -
Page 31: Mouse Pointers
Mouse pointers Host selection Both viewers provide a double mouse cursor to help overcome any delays The Hosts button on the menu bar provides the quickest and most efficient way caused by slow connections. When you move your mouse you will see two to switch between host computers. -
Page 32: Auto Calibrate
Auto calibrate Re-synchronise mouse When you visit a host computer for the very first time, your viewer needs to If you find that your local mouse pointer and that of the host are not correctly determine the optimum video and mouse settings for that particular computer. synchronised, use this feature to re-align their movements. -
Page 33: Controls
Controls When clicked, this button reveals a menu of options concerned with keyboard, video and mouse operation. Single Mouse Mode Mouse Control This option displays a mouse control dialog and is useful when the remote This mode is for fast network connections where the cursor response is sufficient to provide instant visual cursor is failing to respond correctly to your mouse movements, even after using the Resync mouse option. - Page 34 Keyboard Control Enable Sun Translation This option displays a keyboard control dialog and is useful for sending keyboard When enabled, this mode translates certain keyboard sequences to represent the combinations (to the host) that are needed regularly or that are trapped by the special keys that are present on Sun keyboard.
- Page 35 Video Settings This dialog provides access to all of the key video settings that determine image Using automatic configurations quality and link performance. • Every setting can be individually subjected to an automatic configuration (click the appropriate ‘Auto’ button) or can also be manually adjusted. • Use the ‘Calibrate All’ button to automatically determine the optimum Threshold settings for all items.
- Page 36 Show All Users Advanced Video Settings Select this option to display a list of all users who are currently logged into the This option contains video signal settings that do not normally need to be AdderView CATxIP 5000 unit together with the host computer (and port) that adjusted.
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Page 37: Vnc Hotkey Selection
VNC hotkey selection Standard hotkeys During a VNC session, you can use hotkey presses to quickly display the Host The range of hotkey combinations are as follows: selection menu or to choose a host by its port number: Note: If your hotkeys have been changed, substitute them for in the To select a computer using hotkeys examples given here. -
Page 38: If You Need To Enter A Port Number
If you need to enter a port number Viewer encryption settings Usually, when you make a network connection to the AdderView CATxIP 5000 The web browser viewers and VNC viewers (of level 4.0b5S or higher) offer four (either using the VNC viewer or a Web browser) you simply enter the IP address, encryption options. -
Page 39: Further Information
Further information Troubleshooting This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following: • Getting assistance - see below Global network users are unable to contact the AdderView CATxIP 5000 • Troubleshooting - see right • Check that the correct address is being used by the remote users. • Appendices • Check the network settings. Check that the users network address has not •... -
Page 40: Appendix 1 - Local Setup Menus
Appendix 1 – Local setup menus The AdderView CATxIP 5000 local setup menus allow a range of settings to be made both to the installation as a whole and to parts of the system accessed by each user. To access the local setup menus 1 On the locally connected keyboard/mouse, select the Select Host screen in one of two ways: • By simultaneously pressing and then releasing... -
Page 41: Functions
Functions The Functions menu contains a collection of procedures that affect various aspects of CATxIP 5000 Functions AdderView CATxIP 5000 operation. Power Control Restore Standard Mouse Restore Standard Mouse Restore IntelliMouse This option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased to Show All Users operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView CATxIP 5000. -
Page 42: User Preferences
User Preferences The User Preferences are system operating parameters that are independently selectable for each user and affect only their screen. CATxIP 5000 User Prefs Screen Saver Moving Logo To get here Confirmation Box Enabled 1 From a local keyboard, log on as a Save Cancel standard or ‘admin’... -
Page 43: Global Preferences
Global Preferences Global preferences are available only to the Admin user and allow settings to be made CATxIP 5000 Global Preferences that affect all users attached to the AdderView CATxIP 5000. Mouse Switching Disabled Screen Saver 10 Minutes To get here OSD Dwell Time 2 Seconds User Timeout... -
Page 44: Setup Options
Setup Options Setup options are available only to the Admin user. CATxIP 5000 Setup Options Local port: Logon Security Disabled HotKeys Ctrl+Alt To get here Auto Logout Disabled 1 From a local keyboard, log on as the ‘admin’ user. Save Cancel 2 Press (hotkeys can change). -
Page 45: Configuration
Configuration Available only to the Admin user, the configuration section menu allows you to determine settings that relate directly to the CATxIP 5000 Configuration global (IP) user aspects of the unit. Unit Configuration Network Configuration Serial Configuration To get here 1 From a local keyboard, log on as the Reset Configuration ‘admin’... -
Page 46: Unit Configuration
Unit Configuration This page provides access to a selection of CATxIP 5000 Unit Config both basic and fundamental settings for the Hardware AVIP5000 32M+32M AdderView CATxIP 5000. Firmware 1.06.13 Keybd Layout Admin Passwd To get here Unit Name CATxIP 5000 1 From a local keyboard, log on as the Time ‘admin’... -
Page 47: Network Configuration
Network Configuration This page allows you to configure the various Net Mask CATxIP 5000 Network Config aspects of the IP port and its relationship with Also often called the ‘subnet-mask’ , this value is used alongside the IP address the local network. MAC Address 66:CB:23:00:00:22 to help define a smaller collection (or subnet) of devices on a network. -
Page 48: Serial Configuration
Serial Configuration Reset Configuration This page allows you to configure the OPTIONS This option allows you to completely reset the CATxIP 5000 Serial Config serial port located at the rear of the AdderView AdderView CATxIP 5000 unit. CATxIP 5000 Reset Config CATxIP 5000. -
Page 49: Appendix 2 - Configuration Pages Via Viewer
Appendix 2 - Configuration pages via viewer This section covers the configuration pages that are available to global admin users, using either the VNC viewer or the browser methods of access. To access the remote configuration pages 1 Make a global connection to the AdderView CATxIP 5000 unit and login as... -
Page 50: User Accounts
User accounts To get here This page allows you to manage up to sixteen separate accounts. 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. 2 Click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner. The first of the sixteen accounts is the admin account and is the only account with access rights to the configuration menus. -
Page 51: Unit Configuration
Unit configuration To get here This page provides access to a selection of both basic and advanced settings 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. for the AdderView CATxIP 5000. Many of the settings displayed here are also 2 Click the ‘Configure’... -
Page 52: Advanced Unit Configuration
Advanced unit configuration Click this button to display advanced options that do not normally require alteration. Background Refresh Rate Use the arrow keys to alter the refresh rate for screen images via remote links. This allows you to tailor the screen refresh to suit connection speeds. The options are: Slow, Medium, Fast, Auto or Disabled. -
Page 53: Time & Date Configuration
Time & date configuration This page allows you to configure all aspects relating to time and date within the Timezone specifier AdderView CATxIP 5000 unit. Optionally enter a recognised timezone specifier related to the current position of the AdderView CATxIP 5000 unit. When an NTP server is used, the specifier will be used to provide the correct real time. -
Page 54: Network Configuration
Network configuration To get here This page allows you to configure the various aspects of the IP port and its 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. relationship with the local network. 2 Click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner. 3 Click the ‘Network Configuration’... -
Page 55: Setting Ip Access Control
Setting IP access control To define a new IP access control entry The golden rule with this feature is ‘Include before you exclude’ or to put it 1 Click the Add button to display a popup dialog: another way ‘Arrange allowed addresses in the list before the denied addresses’ . This is because the positions of entries in the list are vitally important. -
Page 56: Serial Port Configuration
Serial port configuration This page provides all access to settings concerned with the OPTIONS port that is situated at the rear of the AdderView CATxIP 5000 unit. To get here 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. 2 Click the ‘Configure’... -
Page 57: Host Configuration
Host configuration This page provides the opportunity to configure various details for each of the To create a new host entry host systems that may be connected to the AdderView CATxIP 5000. Each entry 1 Click one of the host entries to reveal a Host configuration dialog. can be configured with a name, the permitted users, the hot key combinations Note: Host computers connected to a cascaded AdderView unit will appear required to switch to it and, if required, appropriate power control commands. -
Page 58: Logging And Status
Logging and status This screen provides various details about the user activity on the AdderView To copy and paste the log CATxIP 5000 unit. You can copy the information listed within the log and paste it into another application. Date and Type of event, user name and access 1 While viewing the log screen, press Ctrl and C, to copy the data into the time the... -
Page 59: Ldap Configuration
LDAP configuration The AdderView CATxIP 5000 can optionally use the industry standard LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) to allow user authentication to occur in conjunction with an externally held database. This screen allows you to configure details related to the creation of an LDAP link to an external directory service, such as an Active Directory server. -
Page 60: Console Server Configuration
Console server configuration The Console Server feature allows connections to be made to multiple devices Use Console Server that use RS-232 serial links for configuration and reporting, such as specialist Tick this option to enable the Console Server features of the unit. servers, ethernet switches, etc. -
Page 61: Console Server Port Configuration
Console server port configuration This extra sub-screen allows you to adjust the serial port settings for any of the ports that are using Console CAMs or the OPTIONS port when it is configured as a ‘Console Server’ connection. Notes: If a port has neither the Telnet or SSH support options selected, it is greyed out. Port 0 (the Options Port) will remain greyed out if the Serial Configuration page has its Options port use to set to any setting other than ‘Console Server’... -
Page 62: Appendix 3 - Vnc Viewer Connection Options
Appendix 3 - VNC viewer connection options When you are connecting to the Display AdderView CATxIP 5000 using the VNC viewer, a number of options Scaling are available. No Scaling No attempt is made to make the screen image fit the viewer window. You may need to scroll horizontally and/or vertically to view all parts of Click here to... -
Page 63: Inputs
Inputs Inputs: Share clipboard with server When set to ‘Enabled’ , all primary This feature is restricted to software server versions of VNC and has no effect options below are ticked. The on AdderView CATxIP 5000 installations, except for retrieving the activity log as ‘Disabled’... -
Page 64: Connection
Connection Expert The options on this page are not The options within this section work relavent to AdderView CATxIP 5000 correctly with AdderView CATxIP connections and should be left in their 5000 in their default states and default states. should not require alteration except in special circumstances. -
Page 65: Basic
Basic Display Connection Scale to window size View-only Adjusts the server screen image to suit When ticked, no control data (from keyboard or mouse) are sent to the the size of the viewer window. AdderView CATxIP 5000. Full screen mode Pass special keys directly to server When ticked, opens the VNC Viewer in When ticked, ‘special’... -
Page 66: Appendix 4 - Vnc Viewer Window Options
Appendix 4 - VNC viewer window options Click the VNC icon in the top left corner of the viewer window (or press F8) to display the window options: Standard window control items Full screen Expands the VNC viewer window to fill the whole screen with no visible window edges or toolbar. -
Page 67: Appendix 5 - Browser Viewer Options
Appendix 5 - Browser viewer options Inputs When you are connecting to View only (ignore mouse & keyboard) the AdderView CATxIP 5000 When ticked, the viewer will not send keyboard using a Web browser, a number or mouse information to the AdderView CATxIP of options are available. -
Page 68: Appendix 6 - Cascading Multiple Units
• The alternative method is to cascade AdderView CATx 1000 units from the ports of Cascade the original AdderView CATxIP 5000 unit. Up CAT5-A2 AdderView CATxIP 5000 level 1 to sixteen hosts can then be linked to each of the secondary AdderView CATx 1000 units. -
Page 69: Connecting Units In Cascade
Connecting units in cascade The method for cascading AdderView CATxIP 5000 and AdderView CATx 1000 units is straightforward and requires no hardware settings or lengthy configuration process. The method of linking units is the same regardless of the cascade level, or number of devices attached. -
Page 70: Addressing Computers In A Cascade
1000 units must be enabled to reach a specific computer. In the diagram given here, a portion of the previous cascade diagram indicates how the routes to two particular computers are formed and addressed. CAT5-A2 AdderView CATxIP 5000 Each cascade level requires two digits, hence the computer marked in red... -
Page 71: Appendix 7 - Hotkey Sequence Codes
Appendix 9 – Hotkey sequence codes These codes are used when defining hotkey switching sequences (macros) for host computers and allow you to include almost any of the special keys on the keyboard. Permissible key presses Creating macro sequences Hot key macro sequences can be up to 256 characters long. All keys are Main control keys (see ‘Using abbreviations’) assumed to be released at the end of a line, however, you can also determine... -
Page 72: Appendix 8 - Supported Video Modes
Appendix 10 – Supported video modes The following video modes are supported and can be automatically configured by the AdderView CATxIP 5000 units. Support for VESA GTF (Generalized Timing Formula) is available and can be enabled via the Advanced Unit Configuration screen. - Page 73 For Technical Support contact NLS: Support@NLSdisplays.com +1.805.389.5435 Neuro Logic Systems, Inc. 451-C Constitution Ave. Camarillo, CA 93012...
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