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- Page 1 Zaubzerstrasse 11 - 81677 Munich - Germany Tel: +49 (0)89 306381-0 - Fax: +49 (0)89 306381-20 www.lightwave.de USB WIZARD 8 User USB-Switch INSTALLATION / USER GUIDE MAN035 Rev Date 5/6/2003...
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Page 2: Warranty Information
COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2003 by Lightwave Communications. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Limitations... 6 CASCADING ... 7 Configuration ... 7 Cascaded Installation ... 7 Limitations... 8 USING THE USB Wizard KVM SWITCH ... 9 Front Panel Control... 9 Keyboard Control... 9 MODES OF OPERATION ... 9 Basic Command Mode ... 9 OSD CONTROL... 10 Security Option ... - Page 4 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1- Connect a VGA multi-scan monitor ... 4 Figure 2- Connect the device(s) ... 4 Figure 3- Connect the AC adapter ... 5 Figure 4- Connect each CPU ... 5 Figure 5- Compatible and incompatible device combinations... 6 Figure 6- Connections for Cascading...
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Page 5: Introduction
The Lightwave Communication USB-Wizard USB KVM switch allows access to any Windows, MAC, or SUN USB CPUs from one monitor, USB keyboard and USB mouse (up to 8 CPUs as a single switch or 64 CPUs when cascaded). Internal microprocessor circuitry allows all USB CPUs to be booted simultaneously without keyboard error. Port selection is accomplished by front panel push buttons or commands typed on the keyboard. -
Page 6: Definitions
DEFINITIONS DEFINITIONS A USB device that contains multiple endpoints each representing input devices that cannot be separated USB Composite (i.e. a keyboard with a built-in mouse) Device A USB device that allows one or more USB input devices to plug in to the USB. The hub has exactly one USB Hub upstream port with one or more downstream ports which input devices connect to Enclosure that contains the operating system and processor (i.e. -
Page 7: Features And Functions
3. CPU Status LEDs- for visual indication of connection between the user and a specific CPU. 4. CPU Select Switches- push to manually switch to a specific CPU or change the switch operating mode 5. Dipswitches- for configuring cascaded switches 6. -
Page 8: Installation
It is not necessary to turn the CPUs or monitors OFF during this installation. Connect the cable from a VGA multi-scan monitor to the 15HD connector labeled “MONITOR” on the USB Wizard switch. (See Fig. 1 below.) Rear View of USB Wizard... -
Page 9: Figure 3- Connect The Ac Adapter
Power-up the USB Wizard. (See Fig. 3 below.) Note: Do not press any port buttons until the PORT 1 LED on the front panel of the switch illuminates. Connect each CPU to the USB Wizard using a USBVEXT-xx-MM video and input device interface cable – REQUIRED (not supplied). -
Page 10: Power-Up Sequence
USB Wizard. USB input devices (keyboard and mouse) can be hot plugged to and from the USB Wizard switch at any time. If the security option is enabled (see page 12 for details on the "Security Option"), when the USB Wizard is powered up the user will be prompted for a username and password to continue. -
Page 11: Cascading
(see Tables 1 and 2 on page 8). Configuration All units are configured using the 6-position dip switch (located on the front of each unit) according to the tables on page 8 (1 & 2). Cascaded Installation Configure each dip switch as per the tables on page 8 before proceeding. -
Page 12: Limitations
Switch STAND-ALONE SWITCH OFF* SLAVE MASTER W/4-PORT SLAVES MASTER W/8-PORT SLAVES MASTER W/16-PORT SLAVES Table 2 * (default settings) Master & Slave dip switch 2-4 Settings Master with- OFF* OFF* OFF* No Slave Attached 1 Slave attached 2 Slaves attached... -
Page 13: Using The Usb Wizard Kvm Switch
Front Panel Control There is a touch-switch and LED on the front panel of the USB Wizard for each CPU the switch will connect the monitor and input devices to. Pressing any touch-switch on the front panel of the USB Wizard will connect the corresponding CPU to the monitor and input devices. -
Page 14: Osd Control
This time out does not function while the OSD is active. The current security status, idle time out, and scan dwell time are all saved and will be restored whenever power to the switch is cycled OFF, then ON. To reset the administrator's password call Lightwave Communications and have the device serial number of the USB Wizard available. -
Page 15: User Login Mode
User Login Mode User login mode requires a user to login with a user name and password from the list created by the administrator. This mode will also disable use of the front panel until the user logs in. Function: Keystroke: Adds a character to the user name/password... -
Page 16: Administrator Password
Administrator Password To change the administrator password press <C> from the Administration Mode menu. The administrator is able to change the administrator password as needed (see Fig. 11). Two edit fields are available, one for password, the other for verify password. The password can be up to 13 characters in length. -
Page 17: System Access List
When entering the Command Mode from the keyboard using the <Ctrl> + <`> (accent key), the OSD menu will automatically appear on the monitor in addition to illuminating the COMMAND indicator LED on the USB KVM switch. way to control the USB Wizard. -
Page 18: Figure 15- More Command Mode Features
Exit OSD Command Mode Note: The user must exit Command Mode to type to a CPU. To exit Command Mode, either hold down any touch-switch on the front panel for more than 2 seconds, OR press <ESC> on the keyboard. -
Page 19: Scan Mode
To activate Scan Mode press <Ctrl> + <S> from the Command Mode menu. When in Scan Mode the switch scans to each port with a CPU powered-ON. (The SCAN LED on the front panel will illuminate and remain ON while in Scan Mode. ) The port with the CPU powered-ON remains active while in use until it becomes idle for the configured dwell time (default time-out period is 5 seconds) before switching to the next powered-ON CPU port. -
Page 20: Search Mode
CPU name Exit Search Mode, return to Command Mode Switch to selected port Maintenance Mode To enter Maintenance Mode press <Ctrl>+<M> from the Command Mode menu. Maintenance Mode enables a user to customize the On Screen Display to their requirements. -
Page 21: Help Mode
Maintenance Mode (Cont'd) Function: Keystroke: Move OSD menu to the left Make OSD menu taller Make OSD menu shorter Change user password. (Present only when a standard user is logged in.) Log current user out and return to User Login Mode. Activate security features. -
Page 22: Keyboard Features
KEYBOARD FEATURES KEYBOARD FEATURES The keyboard configuration of each CPU is saved in the USB Wizard. For example, if the CPU attached to Port 2 had CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK selected the last time that CPU was accessed, then they will automatically be set when that CPU is accessed again. -
Page 23: Figure 19- Keyboard Layouts
Figure 19- Keyboard Layouts... -
Page 24: How To Disable Operating Modes
HOW TO DISABLE OPERATING MODES HOW TO DISABLE OPERATING MODES Two operating modes of the USB Wizard can be disabled if desired. The Command Mode can be disabled which would also disable the Scan Mode, or, the Scan Mode can be separately disabled leaving Command Mode enabled. -
Page 25: Configuring The Jumper Block
Command Mode will also disable Scan Mode. Once the desired jumpers are in place, reverse the disassembly process to re-assemble the USB Wizard. ON until the switch has been properly re-assembled. Figure 23- Configure the jumper block Do not turn the power... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
No Video SOLUTION: Check cable connections on each CPU and the switch. Verify that keyboard and video connect from each CPU to matching ports. After reconnecting, CPU may need to be re-booted in order to sense the monitor connection. PROBLEM:...
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