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CPU IP Access Switch Plus
User Guide
IP
Access Switch Plus
L O C R E M V N C 1 0 0 L N K P W R
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Contents Operation Introduction Connecting to the CPU IP..........................................................22 CPU IP Access Switch Plus features - front and rear ..................4 Local connection ...................................................................22 What’s in the box ........................................................................5 Remote connections .............................................................23 What you may additionally need ..................
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HT Further information Troubleshooting ........................................................................32 Appendix 5 - Remote configuration menus.............................44 Getting assistance......................................................................32 User accounts ........................................................................45 Appendix 1 - Local configuration menus.................................33 Unit configuration ..........................................
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Introduction Four simultaneous remote users Thank you for choosing the CPU CPU IP can support four remote users at any one time. All of these may be connected via IP Access Switch Plus from LINDY. the IP network port or one may be linked via This intelligent product delivers the modem/ISDN channel. straightforward setup, secure operation and the ability to fully control one or more computers from almost anywhere. Local user The console port allows Remote control via a network Modem/
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CPU IP Access Switch Plus features - front and rear Considering its capabilities, the CPU IP is supplied within a remarkably compact casing. Measuring just 198mm x 120mm x 43mm, it occupies just half of a single (1U) rack space and provides most of its connectors at the rear face. The smart front face features the IP network port and the operation indicators. Power control port Modem port Optionally use this port Optionally use this port to IP network port Power input to control one or more
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L O C R E M V N C 1 0 0 L N K P W R IP Access Switch Plus What’s in the box What you may additionally need Double unit rack brackets Includes twelve screws Part number: 39404 CPU IP Access Switch Plus Single unit rack brackets Includes four screws Part number: 39403 CD-ROM KVM cables One set per connected computer Part numbers: 33711 - 33718 (cable lengths available: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15 or 20 metres) Power supply and country- specific power lead Four Self-adhesive rubber feet Multi-platf
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COM2 COM1 POWER INDOOR USE ONL Y CONTRO L MODEM 5V 1 2 ON 2.5A KVM CONSOLE COMPUTER / KVM SWITCH COM2 COM1 POWE R INDOOR USE ONL Y COM2 COM1 CONTROL MODEM POWE R INDOOR USE ONL Y CONTROL MODE M 5V 5V 1 2 O N 1 2 ON 2.5A 2.5A KVM CONSOLE COMPUTER / KVM SWITCH KVM CONSOLE COMPUTER / KVM SWITCH COM1 COM2 POWER INDOOR USE ON L Y MODEM CONTRO L 5V 1 2 ON 2.5A KV HT Installation Mounting The CPU IP offers three main mounting methods: • Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet Single unit rack brackets
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COM2 COM1 INDOOR USE ONL Y POWER CONTROL MODE M 5V 2 1 ON 2A KVM CONSOLE COMPUTER / KVM SWITCH Host computer or KVM switch Connections The CPU IP can either connect directly to a single host computer or to range of Installation of the CPU IP involves a number of basic connections hosts via one or more KVM switches. to some or all of the following items: To connect a host computer or KVM switch • Host computer or KVM switch ð 1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the CPU IP and the comput
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L O C R E M V N C 1 0 0 L N K P W R COM2 COM1 INDOOR USE ONL Y POWER CONTROL MODE M 5V 1 2 ON 2A KVM CONSOLE COMPUTER / KVM SWITCH IP Access Switch Plus Local keyboard, video monitor and mouse IP network port A locally connected keyboard, video monitor and mouse are required during the The CPU IP provides an autosensing Ethernet IP port that can operate at 10 or initial configuration. These are also useful during normal use to allow quick local 100Mbps, according to the network speed. The CPU I
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COM2 COM1 POWER INDOOR USE ONL Y CONTROL MODE M 5V 1 2 ON 2A KVM CONSOLE COMPUTER / KVM SWITCH COM2 COM1 POWER INDOOR USE ONL Y CONTROL MODE M 5V 1 2 ON 2A KVM CONSOLE COMPUTER / KVM SWITCH Modem/ISDN port Power supply connection The CPU IP provides a serial port specifically for you to connect either a modem The CPU IP is supplied with a single power supply and an appropriate country- or ISDN terminal adapter. This can be used as a primary, secondary or backup specific IEC power lead. There is
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COM2 COM1 INDOOR USE ONL Y POWER CONTROL MODE M 5V 1 2 ON 2.5A KVM CONSOLE COMPUTER / KVM SWITCH To connect and address the switch boxes Power control port Note: The CPU IP can be powered on during this procedure, however, the switch The CPU IP provides a serial port for connection to one or more optional power boxes should be switched off. control units. This allows you to control the mains power being supplied to the 1 Mount up to four switch boxes in positions where they are close to the
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HT Configuration Initial configuration The initial configuration occurs as two distinct parts: Part 2 – Remote configuration Part 1 – Local configuration This part of the configuration takes place using a remote connection This part of the configuration takes place using the locally (network or dial-up modem/ISDN). It allows fine tuning of the part 1 connected keyboard and video monitor. It allows you to set up configuration items plus the creation of multiple user accounts and key basic d
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To perform the initial local configuration 1 Edit the Unit config screen. The key elements here are: 3 If necessary, edit the Modem config screen. I P A c c e s s S w i t c h + U n i t C o n f i g Admin password M o d e m C o n f i g Enter a password of at least The default items here are H a r d w a r e R e v 1 six characters that has a mix perfectly adequate for the S e r v e r I P 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 3 . 1 F i r m w a r e V e r s i o n 1 . 4 of letters and numerals. The majority of modem an
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5 Once the secure keys have been calculated the CPU IP will restart and Encryption settings present a standard logon screen. The CPU IP offers a great deal of flexibility in its configuration and this extends equally to its encryption settings. Due to the variety of situations in which it might be used and the range of viewer applications that need to view it, a number of settings are available that might not make perfect sense at first glance. However, these settings should allow you to co
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Hot plugging and mouse restoration It is strongly recommended that you switch off a host computer before To restore mouse operation when hot plugging: attempting to connect it to the CPU IP. However, if this is not possible then you 1 Using a KVM cable set, carefully make the keyboard, monitor and mouse need to ‘hot plug’ the computer while it is still running. There is not normally connections between the host computer and the ports collectively labelled a danger of damage to the computer,
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Resetting the configuration The CPU IP asks for an unknown admin password The CPU IP does not display the configuration sequence This may occur if the CPU IP has been previously configured. If the existing If the CPU IP has been previously configured it may not automatically display the admin password cannot be discovered, then your only recourse is to perform a first of the setup screens. In this case you have two options, either: factory reset. • Access the Unit, Network and Serial config
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Part 2 – Remote configuration The second part of the configuration requires you to log into the CPU IP from a To perform the remote configuration system via either a network connection or a dial-up connection (via modem or 1 Use either the VNC viewer or a standard web browser to make remote ISDN). In either case there are two types of access applications that you can use: contact with the CPU IP – see Connecting to the CPU IP’ for more details. • The VNC viewer – a small application supplied o
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Placing CPU IP behind a router or firewall Networking issues A possible point of contention between the CPU IP and a firewall can occasionally Thanks to its robust security the CPU IP offers you great flexibility in how it arise over the use of IP ports. Every port through the firewall represents a potential integrates into an existing network structure. The CPU IP is designed to reside point of attack from outside and so it is advisable to minimise the number of open either on an internal
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Addressing To discover a DHCP-allocated IP address When the CPU IP is situated within the local network, you will need to give it an Once a DHCP server has allocated an IP address, you will need to know it in appropriate local IP address and IP network mask. This is achieved most easily order to access the CPU IP via a network connection. To discover the allocated IP using the DHCP server option which will apply these details automatically. If address: a DHCP server is not available on the net
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Placing CPU IP alongside the firewall CPU IP is built from the ground-up to be secure. It employs a sophisticated Security can be further improved by using the following suggestions: 128bit public/private key system that has been rigorously analysed and found to • Use a KVM switch with On-Screen-Display driven security access and an auto- be highly secure. Therefore, you can position the CPU IP alongside the firewall logout (after inactivity) feature to provide a second level of security. a
