Summary of Contents for Linksys ProConnect SVIEW08 v2
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ProConnect ® Series ProConnect ® 8-Station KVM Switch Use this Guide to install: SVIEW08 v2 User Guide...
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PCs — all from a single key- board, mouse, and monitor! Switch between PCs with the press of a key, or use the cycling feature to switch automatically at pre-selected time intervals. Got a notebook PC? Plug it into the switch and control it from your desktop PC’s full-...
Auto Scan mode. Use a thin object, such as a ballpoint pen, to press this recessed switch in to initiate a reset of the 8- Station KVM Switch. Pressing this briefly will per- form a warm reset, which will rescan your ports for connections.
Make sure you have available enough Cabling Kits (available from your near- est Linksys dealer in either PS/2 or AT format, as applicable) to make the desired number of connections. Up to three ProConnect to enable up to 512 computers controlled.
4. Power on the connected PC(s). Two Stage Installation To control up to 64 PCs through the 8-Station KVM Switch, you will need to connect eight additional 8-Station KVM Switches to your first 8-Station KVM Switch. This is the Two Stage Installation process. It will create 64 open ports for controlling PCs.
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1. Using one 8-Station KVM Switch as a Primary unit and the other eight 8-Station KVM Switches as Secondary units, use a Cabling Kit to connect the Console ports of the Secondary Units to the CPU ports of the Primary unit.
Hot Plugging CPU Ports CPU port cables can be unplugged if necessary without powering down the switch. If you reconnect the Cabling Kit (available from your nearest Linksys dealer) to the same port on the switch, the switch will immediately recognize the PC.
• Overview Each CPU port on an 8-Station KVM Switch is assigned a unique Port ID. You can directly access any PC on any level of the installation by specifying the Port ID of the CPU Port that the PC is connected to - either with HotKey navigation or from the OSD (as shown in Using the OSD Function).
When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to that shown below will appear: OSD always starts in List view, with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed. ProConnect ® 8-Station KVM Switch ProConnect ® Series OSD Menu Navigation To cancel the current selection on the menu screen, press the ESC key.
Pressing a Function Key brings up a submenu that is used to configure and control the OSD. With these function keys, you can: rapidly switch to any port; scan select- ed ports; limit the list you wish to view; designate a port for Quick View scanning;...
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Enter key. An icon of a pointing finger indicates which choice is currently selected. An explanation of the choices is shown in the table on the following pages. ProConnect ® 8-Station KVM Switch ProConnect ® Series SETTING...
PC will be displayed on the monitor but no input will be allowed, nor will you be able to switch to a different port. The only way to regain access to the PCs is by Unlocking the Console.
Troubleshooting This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation and operation of the 8-Station KVM Switch. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 1. Pressing the HotKeys gets no response. • The connection from the selected port to a target PC has been broken or the computer is turned off.
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1440 SVGA LEDs Eight Orange On-line Port Eight Green Selected Port ProConnect Series ® ProConnect ® 8-Station KVM Switch Environmental Dimensions: Unit Weight: Power: Certifications: Operating Temp: Storage Temp: Operating Humidity: Storage Humidity: 14.5” x 9.75” x 1.75” (368mm x 248mm x 44mm) 120 oz.
Series ® ProConnect ® 8-Station KVM Switch Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Tech Support RMA Issues Email...
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