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8/16 Port KVM over the NETTMKN2108 / KN2116User Manualwww.altusen.com2005-08-24

Chapter 6The Java ClientActivating the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61The Java Client Control

About This ManualThis User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KN2108 /KN2116 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configu

ConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions:CourierIndicates text that you should key in.[ ]Indicates keys you should press. For example, [E

Chapter 1.IntroductionOverviewThe KN2108 and KN2116 are IP-based KVM control units that allow bothlocal and remote operators to monitor and access mul

Remote consoles connect to the KN2108 or KN2116 via its IP address.Software utilities provided with the switch make remote access smooth andefficient.

FeaturesM 8 (KN2108) or 16 (KN2116) port, remote access, KVM switch - monitor andcontrol up to 8 or 16 computers from a single KVM (Keyboard, Video,Mo

System RequirementsRemote ComputersM For best results, computers that remotely access the switch should have atleast a P III 1 GHz processor, with the

CablesThe following cables are required for use with the KN2116:Function CableKN2116 to KVM Adapter Cable (see label 2, p. 16) Cat 5 (or higher) cable

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No.Component Description1Power LED Lights when the KN2116 is powered up and ready tooperate.2Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about

Regulatory Information1. This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this productmay cause radio interference in which case the user may

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No. Component Description1Power Socket The power cable plugs in here.2Power Switch This standard rocker switch powers the unit on and off.3PON Port Th

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Chapter 2.Hardware SetupOverviewFor convenience and flexibility that allows mixing the PS/2 and USBinterfaces, as well as multiple platforms, the KN21

StackingThe KN2108 / KN2116 can be placed on any appropriate level surface thatcan safely support its weight plus the weight of its attached cables. T

Rack MountingThe KN2108 / KN2116 can be installed in most standard 19" (1U) racks. Torack mount the unit do the following:1. Separate the front a

3. Position the device in the rack and align the holes in the mountingbrackets with the hole in the rack.4. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack.No

Single Station InstallationIn a Single Stage installation, there are no additional KVM switchescascaded down from the KN2108 / KN2116. To set up a sin

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User NoticeAll information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manualare subject to change without prior notification by the manufact

Two Stage InstallationTo control even more computers, up to 8 or 16 KH88 units can be cascadedfrom the KVM ports of the KN2108 or KN2116. As many as 6

7. Power on the Second Stage unit(s), then power on the First Stage unit.8. Turn on the power to all the computers.Note: The Power On sequence require

Hot PluggingThe KN2108 / KN2116 supports hot plugging - components can be removedand added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging th

Powering Off and RestartingIf it becomes necessary to power off the KN2108 / KN2116, or if the switchloses power and needs to be restarted, wait 10 se

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Chapter 3.AdministrationOverviewThe OSD’s Administration page lets the Administrator (and users withadministration permission - see User Management, p

After you successfully log in, the Local Console OSD comes up:The OSD consists of four pages:M The Administration page is the subject of this chapter

The Administration PageWhen you click the Administration tab, the Administration page comes up.Each of the administrative functions is represented by

User Management:The User Management dialogs are used to create and manage user profiles.Up to 64 user profiles can be established.M To delete a user p

Fill in the required information for a new User profile, or modify the existinginformation to edit a previous profile. A description of the field head

Safety InstructionsGeneralM Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.M Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device

NetworkThe Network dialog is used to specify the KN2108 / KN2116’s networkenvironment. The box is divided into three panels: Access Port; IP Address;a

IP AddressThe KN2108 / KN2116 can either have its IP address assigned dynamically(DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address.M For dynamic IP addres

SecurityThe Security page controls access to the KN2108 / KN2116.M The Default web page name lets the Administrator specify an addition tothe IP addre

M IP and MAC Filters control access to the KN2108 / KN2116 based on theIP and/or MAC addresses of the computers attempting to connect. Amaximum of 100

CustomizationAn explanation of the Customization parameters is given in the table below:Parameter ExplanationLogin Failures Allowed: sets the number o

Set PortThis dialog box lets the administrator enable/disable Quick View status forselected ports, and to create, modify, or delete names for each of

Port NameTo help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every portcan be given a name. This field allows the Administrator to creat

Date/TimeThe Date/Time dialog box lets the Administrator set up the KN2108 / KN2116’stime parameters:M To establish the time zone that the KN2116 is l

Upgrading the FirmwareAs new versions of the KN2108 / KN2116 firmware become available, theycan be downloaded from our website at: http://www.altusen.

Chapter 4.Browser OperationOverviewKN2018 / KN2116 computer control and switching operations are governedby an On Screen Display (OSD) interface. The

M To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases anddecreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, orun-interr

4. Provide a valid Username and Password (set up by the administrator), thenClick Login to continue.Note: 1. If you supply an invalid login, the authe

Web Page LayoutThe General Dialog BoxAn explanation of the dialog box fields is given in the table below:Field PurposeDevice Name: To make it easier t

Web Page IconsThe purpose of the other icons at the top of the web page are explained in thetable below:Icon FunctionSync Click this icon to sync your

Chapter 5.The Windows ClientActivating the OSDAfter you have successfully logged in (see p. 37), to activate the WindowsClient OSD do the following:1.

4. When a connection to the KN2018 / KN2116 has been established thefollowing screen appears:Note: 1. If Full Screen Mode is enabled (there is a check

The Main PageThe OSD comes up with the Main page visible:Note: 1. The Administration tab is disabled for users who don’t haveadministration permission

The Main Page lists all of the KN2018 / KN2116’s ports. You access thecomputers connected to the its ports by selecting them on this page. Themeanings

Port OperationSelect a port on the OSD Main Screen either by moving the highlight bar to itwith the Up and Down Arrow keys and pressing Enter, or by D

The Toolbar IconsThe meanings of the toolbar icons are explained in the table below.Drag this icon to move the toolbar to a different location.Click t

Hotkey OperationHotkeys allow you to provide KVM focus to a port directly from thekeyboard. The KN2018 / KN2116 provides the following hotkey features

Rack MountingM Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured tothe rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of t

Pausing Auto Scan:While you are in Auto Scan Mode, you can pause the scanning in order tokeep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P. During

Windows Client Control PanelThe control panel consists of an icon bar at the top, with two text bars belowit. Initially, the text bars display the vid

HotkeysVarious configuration actions related to the keyboard, video, and mouse canbe performed via hotkey combinations. The Hotkey setup utility is ac

An explanation of the actions is given in the table, below:Action ExplanationExit remote location Breaks the connection to the KN2116 and returns you

Video AdjustmentYou can adjust the placement and the picture quality of the remote screen (asdisplayed on your local monitor) with the Video Options f

The meanings of the adjustment options are given in the table below:Option UsageScreen Position Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the rem

Gamma Adjustment:If it is necessary to correct the gamma level for the remote video display, usethe Gamma function of the Video Adjustment dialog box.

Panel Array ModeClicking on the Control Panel’s Panel icon invokes Panel Array Mode. Underthis mode, the OSD divides your screen into a 2 x4 grid of 8

M Only ports that are accessible to the currently logged in user display (seePort Access, p. 27), otherwise the panel is blank.M If you move the mouse

Keyboard and Mouse ConsiderationsKeystrokes:Except for [Alt + Tab] and [Ctrl + Alt + Del], which are retained on the localsystem to switch among appli

Package ContentsThe complete KN2108 / KN2116 package consists of:M 1 KN2108 or KN2116 KVM over the NET™ KVM SwitchM 1Power CordM 1 User ManualM 1 Rack

Mouse Synchronization:Until you close the KN2018 / KN2116 connection, mouse movements haveno effect on your local system, but are captured and sent to

The Configuration PageThe OSD Configuration page allows users to set up their own, individual,working environments. The KN2018 / KN2116 stores a separ

The Configuration page settings are explained in the following table:Setting FunctionOSD Hotkey Selects which Hotkey controls the OSD function: [Scrol

Chapter 6.The Java ClientActivating the OSDAfter you have successfully logged in (see p. 37), to activate the Java ClientOSD do the following:1. Click

When you bring up the OSD, the Main Screen comes up in the center of yourmonitor.This is the same OSD Main Screen that appears when the Windows Client

Video AdjustmentClicking this button brings up the Video Adjustment dialog box:This is similar to the Windows Client Video Adjustment dialog box. See

MouseAt times the local mouse movement may lose sync with the remote mousemovement. The Mouse Synchronization function gets them back into sync.There

PanelClick to enable Panel Array Mode. This is very similar to the Windows ClientPanel Array Mode (see p. 55 for details), except for some differences

Port OperationJava Client port operation is the same as for the Windows Client. See page45 for port operation details.Hotkey OperationHotkey operation

Chapter 7.The Log FileThe Main ScreenThe KN2018 / KN2116 logs all the events that take place on it. Following areset, it writes them to a log file, wh

ContentsRegulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiUser Notice . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 8.The Log ServerThe Windows-based Log Server is an administrative utility that records allthe events that take place on selected KN2018 / KN21

Starting UpTo bring up the Log Server, either double click the program icon, or key inthe full path to the program on the command line. The first time

The Menu BarThe Menu bar consists of four items:M ConfigureM EventsM OptionsM Help.These are discussed in the sections that follow.Note: If the Menu B

A description of the fields is given in the table, below:Field ExplanationAddress This can either be the IP address of the KN2018 / KN2116 or its DNSn

A description of the items is given in the table, below:Item ExplanationNew search This is one of three radio buttons that define the scope ofthe sear

Maintenance:Records are not automatically erased when their time limit (set with the Limitsetting of the Edit function - see p. 72), comes due. They s

The KN2018 / KN2116 Main ScreenOverviewThe KN2018 / KN2116 Main Screen is divided into two main panels.M The upper (List) panel lists all of the KN201

The List PanelThe List panel contains six fields:Field ExpalanationRecording Determines whether the Log Server records the ticks forthis KN2018 / KN21

AppendixTroubleshootingGeneral OperationSymptom Possible Cause ActionMouse and/orKeyboard notresponding.Improper mouseand/or keyboardreset.Unplug the

Chapter 3AdministrationOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23The Local Console

The Windows ClientProblem ResolutionWindows Client won’tconnect to the KN2018/ KN2116.DirectX 7.0 or higher must be installed on your computer.Remote

2. Windows XP / Windows Server 2003:Set the mouse speed to the middle position; disable Enhance PointerPrecision (Control Panel → Printers and Other H

SpecificationsFunction KN2018 KN2116Computer Connections 8 16Port Selection OSD / HotkeyConnectors Console VGA 1 x HDB-15 FConsole K/M 2 x 6 pin mini

OSD Factory Default SettingsThe factory default settings are as follows:Setting DefaultOSD Hotkey [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]Port ID Display Port Numb

Administrator Login FailureIf you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Usernameand Password information has become corrupted, or

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Limited WarrantyALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1)year from the date of purchase. If thi

AAdjust videoWindows Client . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Administration page . . . . . . . . . . . 25Admin

Log file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Main Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Log ServerConfigure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TroubleshootingGeneral operation. . . . . . . . . . . 77Java Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Windows Client . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Two Sta