AdderView CATx User Guide
Contents - page 2 Mounting......................................................................................7 Connections..................................................................................8 Local user..................................................................................9 Remote user (via X100/X200 extender)................................10 Global user (IP network port)...............................................11 Computer system (via CAM)..................
Getting assistance.......................................................................68 Troubleshooting.........................................................................68 Appendix 1 – Configuration menus..........................................69 Functions................................................................................70 User Preferences....................................................................71 Global Preferences.................
Index Appendix 7 – Cable and connector specifications..................104 RS232 serial mouse to PS/2 converter cable ......................104 AdderView CATx to power switch cable ...........................104 Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable...............104 Multi-head synchronisation cable..................................105 Appendix 8 – Hotkey sequence codes.....................................106 Permissible key presses.......
Local user One user can be connected directly to the AdderView CATx. X200 Modem or ISDN X100 Modem or ISDN Remote users Up to four* users can be linked, via Adder X100/X200 extenders and category 5, 5e or 6 cabling, to a maximum distance of 300m (980 ft). . * The IP models allow two remote (extended) users. Many computers AdderView CATx units can directly support either 16 or 24 computer systems. Multiple AdderView CATx units can also be cascaded to support a maximum of 512 computers.
AdderView CATx features - front and rear IP network port (CATx IP only) The port by which global users are linked to the AdderView CATx unit. This intelligent Ethernet port can automatically sense whether it is attached to a 10Mb or 100Mb network. RealVNC are creators of remote control software for a wide variety of computer systems. Speed, simplicity and security are their particular strengths. • PWR Power input indicator. • 100 Indicates the Ethernet network speed (10/100Mbs).
What’s in the box What you may additionally need AdderView CATx or AdderView CATx IP Sun with audio Connectors:Analog video, Sun keyboard/mouse and 3.5mm audio jack. Part number: CATX-SUNA .
Note: Both the AdderView CATx and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. Do not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Centigrade. Do not place the products in contact with equipment whose surface temperature exceeds 40 degrees Centigrade.
Connections The AdderView CATx and CATx IP units provide a great deal of flexibility in their configurations. This chapter details the various connections that can be made to achieve the required installation.
From PS/2-style mouse From PS/2-style keyboard From speakers From video monitor From USB keyboard and mouse AdderView CATx rear panel To connect the local user port 1 Position a suitable video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and speakers, if required) in the vicinity of the AdderView CATx unit such that their cables will easily reach.
Remote user (via X100/X200 extender) Up to four users can be placed a maximum of 300 metres (980 feet) from the AdderView CATx unit. Remote users are connected via an Adder X100 or X200 extender module and suitable category 5, 5e or 6 cabling (with no crossover). The AdderView CATx IP models provide two remote user ports. 5 At the other end of the cable run, attach the cable connector to one of the sockets labelled CATx USER PORTS on the rear panel of the AdderView CATx unit.
3 Configure the network settings as appropriate to the position of the AdderView CATx IP within the network - see Networking issues for details. IP network link To connect the Global user (IP network) port 1 Depending upon where in the network the AdderView CATx IP is being connected, run a category 5, 5e or 6 link cable from the appropriate hub or router to the AdderView CATx IP unit.
Computer system (via CAM) 4 Attach the connector of the cable run to the socket of the CAM. Each computer system is connected to the AdderView CATx unit via a Computer Access Module (CAM) and standard category 5, 5e or 6 cabling. CAMs are available in various formats to suit differing computer system types and their particular connector styles.
Cable from modem or ISDN adapter Note: The default serial port speed is 115200 and a standard Hayes-compatible auto-answer string is sent during startup. The default startup string is ‘ATZS0=1’. Both the serial port speed and startup string settings can easily be altered during configuration - see Initial IP configuration for more details. The other serial settings are fixed at: No parity, 8 bit word and 1 stop bit.
Power in connection AdderView CATx rear panel output lead from power adapter 3 Connect the power lead to a nearby main supply socket. 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the auxiliary power adapter (using the AUX PWR IN socket), if a backup supply is required. Note: Both the AdderView CATx and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment.
‘Daisy-chain’ control connections Power switch boxes AdderView CATx rear panel Serial cable to first power switch box The AdderView CATx IP models provide a serial port for connection to one or more optional power control units. This allows you to control the mains power being supplied to the connected computer(s) so that an authorised user can, if necessary, perform a complete remote cold reboot on a failed system.
IP See also • How cascade connections operate • Addressing computers in a cascade • Connecting AdderView CATx units in cascade • Testing specific links to cascaded computers CAM POWER IN The cascade tree The diagram shows how multiple AdderView CATx units can be cascaded up to three levels. Computer systems can be connected at any level. Up to four users (local, remote or global) can simultaneously access computer systems situated around the cascade tree.
COM2 / MODEM KM GROUP D COMPUTER CONNECTIONS GROUP B COMPUTER CONNECTIONS 24 23 22 21 16 15 14 13 8 20 19 18 17 12 11 10 9 4 GROUP E GROUP C COMPUTER CONNECTIONS 7 6 5 3 2 1 GROUP A GROUP F Port groups for cascade links (sixteen port models use groups A to D only) The method for cascading AdderView CATx units is straightforward and requires no hardware settings or lengthy configuration process.
B01 User 3 User 4 AdderView CATx or AdderView CATx IP User 2 Group C at cascade level 1 Group B at cascade level 1 Port 01 at cascade level 2 AdderView CATx CAM CAM CAM AdderView CATx Group A at cascade level 2 CAM The unique address of this host is: AdderView CATx B01 CAM CAM CAM Port 02 at cascade level 3 CAM User 1 CA02 The unique address of this host is: CA02 The addressing format used by the AdderView CATx units incorp
See also • Testing specific links to cascaded computers 3 Connect the other end of the cascade link cable to one of the CATx USER PORTS sockets on the rear panel of the lower unit. Due to the way in which ports within a link group are dynamically allocated, it is not usually important exactly which user port is connected to each computer port of the upper unit.
To test a specific link 1 Simultaneously press and hold and . Note: and are the standard hotkeys and can be altered to avoid clashes with other devices or software. If you change the hotkeys, remember to use the new ones in place of and when following these instructions. 2 While still holding and , in sequence, press and release the full address of the required computer – remember to use specific port numbers, not link group addresses, e.g. 061802, not BE02.
Serial synchronisation cable The local user ports can also be used to view multiple video head installations. Slave monitor Master monitor Notes It is recommended that the second CAM in each pair is a USB-type and that it is plugged to a vacant USB port on the host computer to derive its power. Pairs of CAMs can be strapped back-to-back with cable ties to create a tidy installation.
Remote switching control The port switching functions of the AdderView CATx REMOTE CONTROL and AdderView CATx IP units can be remotely controlled by an RS232 link to the serial communication port on the rear panel, labelled as COM1/Upgrade. The sending device must use the following RS232 communication settings: Baud rate: 19200 bps. Data bits: 8. Parity: None. Stop bits: 1 No handshaking is implemented, however, valid command characters will be echoed back to the sending device.
Configuration When setting up a new installation, the following stages are recommended: 1 Enable the general ‘Security’ option. With security disabled (default setting), all users attached to the AdderView CATx have full and unrestricted access to all computers and all AdderView CATx settings. In larger installations, you are strongly recommended to enable security and set up individual user accounts with access privileges.
Identification of this user port Your Login name 2 Press Port numbers Connection status of this user port Assistance for keypress options To display the Configuration Menu: ADDERVIEW CATx IP Configuration Menu Functions Routing status User Preferences Global Preferences Setup Options Edit Computer List Edit User List Edit Autoscan List F1-More menus Enter-Select Esc-Quit Firmware Version 3.
Routing status User Preferences OSD Colour Reminder Banner Reminder Colour Screen Saver Type Confirmation Box Global Preferences Mouse Switching Screen Saver Autoscan Mode Autoscan Period OSD Dwell Time User Timeout RS232 Mouse Type Mouse Type Setup Options Security Language Hotkeys Keypad Controls Exclusive Use Automatic Logout Audio Add Computers To enable general security 1 Display the Configuration menu. 2 Highlight ‘Setup Options’ and press . 3 Highlight ‘Security’ and press to select ‘ENABLED’.
Registering users (edit user list) 3 Either: , • Create a new account - Press , enter a new user name and press or • Edit an existing account - Highlight the required user name and press Edit the name, if appropriate, and/or press . 4 Enter or edit the password with regard to the following: • The password can be up to 12 characters long. • The password can use letters, numerals and/or certain punctuation marks. • The password field can remain blank to allow open access to this account.
Registering computers (edit computer list) 3 Either: and enter a new name, or • Create a new computer entry – Press • Edit an existing computer entry – Highlight a computer name and press . Press (Backspace) to delete existing characters and enter the required new name (up to 16 characters). 4 Press and the cursor will move to the computer port column on the right side. Change or enter the port address of the computer as required. See the Addressing computers in a cascade section for more details.
Note: For installations where both computers and remote users require video compensation, always ensure that the computers are compensated first. • A third type of video compensation is provided by Adder X100AS/R and Adder X200AS/R extender modules only. This type of compensation is called Skew adjustment and combats the effect of uneven twisted pairs within link cables. . See Remote user skew adjustment for details.
Computer video compensation Ensure that the appropriate computer is marked by the arrow - if it is not marked, the computer is not correctly selected and the compensation will not be applied. 6 Use and to increase or decrease the stated cable length, as required. Note: As you adjust the Length value, check the video image for signs of under- or over- compensation, especially to the right hand side of any hard vertical edges of images.
If the image controls cannot provide a crisp image If, after adjusting the image controls, one or more screen images remain fuzzy or have coloured shadows you may need to use the Skew adjustment feature. Please see Remote user skew adjustment for details (Adder X100AS/R or X200AS/R modules only). Brightness: for adjustment. There are 255 brightness levels.
Remote user skew adjustment 2 On the remote user keyboard (connected to an Adder X100AS/R extender), simultaneously, press the hotkeys (by default, and ) along with to enter configuration mode. The three keyboard indicators (‘Num Lock’, ‘Caps Lock’ and ‘Scroll Lock’) will now begin to flash in sequence. Creating a skew test pattern i Run any image creation/editing application, such as the Paint program supplied with Windows.
NuLock ps CaLock l rol ScLock m NuLock ps CaLock l rol ScLock m NuLock 4 Press the and keys to retard or advance the timing of the selected colour channel respectively. On screen you will see a change in the position of the selected colour crosses (or colour bars) in relation to the other two. Restore default skew settings ps CaLock l rol ScLock 3 As appropriate, press either the R, G or B keyboard keys to select the appropriate colour channel.
To view autoscan • At one of the user ports, press . Note: and are the standard hotkeys and can be altered to avoid clashes with other devices or software. If you change the hotkeys, remember to use the new ones in place of and when following these instructions. To define an autoscan list Note: This stage is required only when the ‘Scan List’ autoscan mode is selected. 1 Display the Configuration menu. Note: You must be logged-in as the ADMIN user.
Saving and restoring configuration settings CA Tx 4 USER PO RT 2 S PO WE RC ON TR OL CO M1 / 3 1 US UP G ER RA DE CO PO RT M2 1 /M OD EM C 24 OMPU TE 23 KM 20 19 2 Click the Configuration button and ensure that the appropriate serial port of the computer is selected. 3 Click the Browse... button to locate or create a text file that will either provide or receive the AdderView CATx data.
Computer name Computer port number User access rights Admin, Roger and Pete are permitted to access this computer - where there is not a ‘1’, the corresponding user is not permitted to access this computer. ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Computers.
To reset the AdderView CATx IP models 1 Remove all power inputs from the AdderView CATx IP unit. 2 Move switch 2 on the rear panel down to the ON position. 3 Re-apply power to the unit. On the local user port, a screen menu will provide two options. 4 Using the local keyboard or mouse, select the ‘Reset Configuration’ option. A warning screen will be displayed, select the RESET option and press ..
Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouse The IntelliMouse format was introduced to support, among other features, the scroll wheel function. If the mouse has a scroll wheel, then it is likely to support the IntelliMouse format. If it is a Microsoft-branded mouse, then it will usually state that it is an IntelliMouse on its underside label.
Initial IP configuration • If the unit has been reset, it will display . the first of five screens, as shown opposite AdderView IP Network Config • If the unit has been previously IP-configured it . will display the IP Configuration menu, . as shown below 2 MAC Address Use DHCP IP Address Net Mask Gateway VNC Port HTTP Port 00:0F:58:00:00:04 No 192.168.42.154 255.255.255.0 5900 80 Encryption See Encryption settings for a description of the issues and the settings.
To configure IP details from a global user location 1 Use either the VNC viewer or a standard web browser to make remote contact with the AdderView CATx IP – see Global user connections for more details. 2 If the username entry is not blanked out, enter ‘admin’. Then enter the admin password (if no password is set, then just press ). Once logged in, the AdderView CATx IP will show the video output from the host system (if one is connected), or otherwise a ‘No Signal’ message.
Viewer encryption settings The web browser viewers and VNC viewers (of level 4.0b5S or higher) offer four encryption settings: • Always on - This setting will ensure that the link is encrypted, regardless of the AdderView CATx IP encryption setting. • Let server choose - This setting will follow the configuration of the AdderView CATx IP. If the AdderView CATx IP has ‘Always on’ or ‘Prefer on’ set, then the link will be encrypted.
Networking issues Every network setup is different and great care needs to be taken when introducing a powerful device such as the AdderView CATx IP into an existing configuration. A common cause of potential problems can be in clashes with firewall configurations. For this reason the AdderView CATx IP is designed to be intelligent, flexible and secure. With the minimum of effort it can reside either behind the firewall or alongside with its own separate Internet connection.
When a web server is also on the local network Port 80 is the standard port used by web (HTTP) servers. If the AdderView CATx IP is situated within a local network that also includes a web server or any other device serving port 80 then, if you want to use the web browser interface from outside the local network environment, the HTTP port number of the AdderView CATx IP may need to be changed.
DNS addressing As with any other network device, you can arrange for your AdderView CATx IP to be accessible using a name, rather than an IP address. This can be achieved in two main ways: • For small networks that do not have a DNS (Domain Name System) server, edit the ‘hosts’ files on the appropriate remote systems. Using the hosts file, you can manually link the AdderView CATx IP address to the required name.
Addressing When the AdderView CATx IP is situated alongside the firewall, it will require a public static IP address (i.e. one provided by your Internet service provider). More addressing information: Discover DHCP-allocated addresses DNS addressing Ensuring sufficient security The security capabilities offered by the AdderView CATx IP are only truly effective when they are correctly used.
Example 1 To switch ON port 5 of switch box 2, the code would be as follows: • Power sequence: P25=1\0D Example 2 To switch OFF port 8 of switch box 3, the code would be as follows: • Power sequence: P38=0\0D For details about operating this feature, see Power switching (via configuration menu) or Power switching (via viewer) within the . Operation chapter. 5 If necessary, configure other parameters (Name, Users, Hot Keys - MORE).
Particularly useful for complex AdderView CATx IP configurations and the control of remote installations, KVMADMIN is a powerful administration tool. KVMADMIN is based upon the successful VNC viewer and uses the same security system.
Performing upgrades 5 - Run the KVM Firmware Uploader utility From that folder, select the KVMUploader icon to run the upgrade utility. The KVM Firmware Uploader dialog will be displayed: Upgrading AdderView CATx models and CAMs The KVM Firmware Uploader utility is available from the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com) and allows you to check the current revision of the AdderView CATx unit firmware as well as every Computer Access Module connected to it.
8 - Select the upgrade file to be used From the main KVM Firmware Uploader dialog, click the Browse... button and select the upgrade file that is appropriate to your AdderView CATx unit: AdderView CATx 16 port: AD_CAT16.TXT AdderView CATx IP 16 port: AD_IP16.TXT AdderView CATx 24 port: AD_CAT24.TXT AdderView CATx IP 24 port: AD_IP24.TXT The upgrade file details will be displayed within the dialog. IMPORTANT: Check that the ‘Intended Target Units’ field matches the ‘Unit Connected’ field.
Upgrading AdderView CATx IP models 6 Click OK. The AdderView CATx IP is now ready to accept the upgrade files. Open your browser and log into the AdderView CATx IP using the IP address that was confirmed in the dialog. Once connected, the AdderView CATx IP will offer the following screen: 8 Select which portion of the AdderView CATx IP that you wish to upgrade. Tick both options to upgrade the complete unit. When ready, click the Perform upgrade button.
Power indicator User button and numeric indicator USER button and numeric indicator These items allow you to select any one of the AdderView CATx user ports. As you press the USER button, the adjacent number will increment to the next available user port. At the same time, as each user port number is displayed, the computer channel that is currently associated with that port will be indicated by the COMPUTER indicator.
Local and remote user access If the above login prompt is not displayed, you are either already logged in to the AdderView CATx unit, or the security features have not been implemented. In such cases see ‘To view this menu at any time’ below. 2 Enter your username and password.
Standard hotkeys The range of hotkey combinations are as follows: Note: If your hotkeys have been changed, substitute them for and in the examples given here. Selects port 1 Selects port 2 • • • • then Selects port 10 • • then Selects port 24 Note: When entering multiple digit addresses as above or for even longer cascaded computers, keep and pressed down until all other numbers have been entered.
To select a computer using mouse buttons – Advanced method 1 Select the on-screen menu by pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse. 2 Use the scroll wheel to highlight the required computer port. 3 Then, select either: • Shared Use - press the left mouse button - This standard method allows other users to view the same computer port.
2 Enter your designated User Name and press . 3 Enter your designated Password and press . If both entries are correct then the selected port will be displayed. Note: If either the User Name or Password are incorrect, the entries will be cleared to allow another attempt. To log out from the AdderView CATx Either: and at any time to log out. • Press or 1 Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways: • By simultaneously pressing and then releasing . Note: The and hotkeys may have been changed.
To use the Routing status feature 1 Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways: • By simultaneously pressing and then releasing . Note: The and hotkeys may have been changed. If the combination fails to work, then please contact the system administrator for details. • By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse, or • By selecting port using the front panel buttons If you are not already logged in, do so now. to select ‘More menus’.
In addition to customising the reminder banner as described earlier, you can also: • Change the colour of the on screen menu, • Select the screen saver style, • Restore mouse operation, or • Perform power control functions. All of these options are discussed within Appendix 1. To switch a computer on or off 1 Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways: • By simultaneously pressing and then releasing . Note: The and hotkeys may have been changed.
Global user access Network link Dial up link Web browser viewer VNC viewer Global users access the AdderView CATx IP using a viewer and a link. There are two types of viewer and two types of link, which can be used in any combination.
If required, select the encryption mode - MORE [+] Options button Provides a range of viewer and connection settings - MORE [+] 2 In the ‘Server:’ entry, type the address of the AdderView CATx as follows: v.w.x.y IMPORTANT: During login, if you see a warning message similar to the one shown here, then stop and do not proceed. where v.w.x.y is the IP network address, for example 192.168.0.3 • If you have been asked to also enter a port number. 3 Click the OK button.
Global user access via web browser You can use a standard Web browser (supported versions) to gain access to the AdderView CATx IP and its host computer(s). As soon as you make contact with the AdderView CATx IP it will begin downloading a small Java application to your browser, which will be used only for the duration of your connection. To access via your web browser 1 Launch your standard Web browser as usual. • If you are using a dial up link.
Using the viewer window When using the viewer window Controls Displays a menu of options concerning keyboard, video and mouse operation. Power Click to access the power on/off options for the current host computer. Dialogue area Indicates your username and the host system that you are currently viewing. This area can also display other messages. How do I escape from full screen mode? Press the F8 button. This button is changeable but is most often set to F8.
Remote host cursor Configure For the VNC viewer, the local cursor is a dot: Local dot cursor Remote host cursor Additionally, for fast network connections, the VNC viewer also provides a single mouse mode. See Controls - Single Mouse for details. This option is displayed only when you are logged on as the ‘admin’ user. When selected it provides access to a wide range of AdderView CATx IP settings. See Appendix 2 - Configuration pages via viewer for more details.
Upon completion an information dialog will explain the results: To re-synchronise the mouse 1 Use the Hosts button to select the required computer. 2 Click the button and then click OK in the subsequent pop-up message. Note: If you find that this doesn’t work, you may need to perform a mouse calibration again. If you find that your local mouse pointer and that of the host are not correctly synchronised, use this feature to re-align their movements.
Controls Refresh Screen This option refreshes the whole screen image to remove any artifacts from moved screen items. This is useful when using very low refresh rates on slow speed communication links.
Click to send the contents of the clipboard to the host When entering codes: + means press down the key that follows – means release the key that follows +– means press down and release the key that follows * means wait 250ms (note: if a number immediately follows the asterisk, then the delay will equal the number, in milliseconds) It is automatically assumed that all keys specified will be released at the end, so there is need to specify -Ctrl or -Alt if these keys are to be
Horizontal Position Determines the horizontal position of the host screen image within the viewer window. Vertical Position Determines the vertical position of the host screen image within the viewer window. Brightness & Contrast The red, green and blue constituents of the brightness and contrast can be set individually. Alternatively, use the Auto button on the right side to automatically optimise these for the current host and connection speed.
To enter a port number in VNC viewer 1 Enter the required IP address in the usual ‘Server’ box, . i.e. http://192.168.0.3 2 At the end of the IP address, add two colons (::) and then enter the port number (in this example, the required port number is 8000),. i.e. http://192.168.0.3::8000 3 Continue with the standard VNC viewer instructions. To enter a port number in a Web browser 1 Enter the required IP address in the usual Address box, . i.e. http://192.168.0.
Supported web browsers Linux • Netscape 4.61 and above, with Java Runtime Environment 1.1 or above. • Opera, with Java Runtime Environment 1.1 or above. Windows • Internet Explorer 5.50 and above, with Microsoft [Java] Virtual Machine (release 5.50). with Java Runtime Environment 1.3 or above. The following web browsers have been tested and found to work correctly with AdderView CATx. The web browser viewers and VNC viewers (of level 4.
Further information If you are still experiencing problems after checking the list of solutions in the Troubleshooting section then we provide a number of other solutions: • Adder Technology website – www.adder.com Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and driver files. • Email – support@adder.
Appendix 1 – Configuration menus The following items and menus are available in the Configuration menu: • Functions • Routing status • User Preferences • Global Preferences • Setup Options • Edit Computer List • Edit User List • Edit Autoscan List • Advanced Options (F1-More menus) Additionally, a further important menu is located as an option within the Functions menu of AdderView CATx IP models: • Configure IP port To access the configuration menus 1 S
Edit Power ON String Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderView CATx to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers on. Restore Standard Mouse This option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased to operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView CATx. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details.
User Preferences OSD Colour Settings: SCHEME 1, SCHEME 2, SCHEME 3 As you toggle between these options you will see the colour of the menu change to show the selected scheme. The menu schemes have been specially chosen to provide a high contrast with the colours that you would normally see on a computer screen. Screen Saver Type Settings: BLANK, MOVING DOT You may select the type of screen saver. If you select BLANK then the screen will blank completely.
Esc-Quit Mouse Switching Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED The computer channel can be switched using a three button mouse or IntelliMouse. Pressing the central button or wheel button together with the left hand mouse button will cause the AdderView CATx to switch to the next available computer. When mouse switching is enabled the central mouse button or wheel mouse button is allocated to control the AdderView CATx and is not therefore available for use by computer applications.
Mouse Type Settings: LOGITECH, MICROSOFT This setting determines how the mouse type is reported to each connected PC. Some Logitech mouse drivers are unable to handle the more advanced features of Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer type mice, so the LOGITECH setting here reports a more basic mouse type. User Timeout Settings: 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5, 10 MINUTES When two users are connected to the same computer only one can have access at any one time.
Security Settings: DISABLED, ENABLED With security disabled there is no requirement for users to log-in to the system. All users have full access to all the connected computers and full administration rights. With security enabled, users are required to log-in to the AdderView CATx. Each user is allocated access rights to computers by the system administrator and they are only able to see the computers that they have access to on their on-screen menu.
Add Computers Settings: AUTO, MANUAL Each time the master switch within a KVM cascade is power cycled, it checks for newly added computers. This option allows you to determine whether such new computers are automatically added to the computer list or whether you would prefer to update the list manually. Audio Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED Allows you to enable and disable the audio capabilities of the AdderView CATx unit.
Advanced Options DDC Source Settings: AUTO, LOCAL, DEFAULT Determines which user port monitor should be interrogated to discover its capabilities. AUTO begins with the local user port and if it fails, it uses a set of default values. The LOCAL setting forces the unit to interrogate only the local monitor and DEFAULT uses only the pre-programmed settings. DDC Refresh Settings: AT START, DISABLED AT START sets the AdderView CATx to read DDC information from the selected source at power up.
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Configure IP port Unit Configuration Network Configuration Modem Configuration AdderView IP Configuration To get here 1 From a local or remote (not accessible from a global keyboard), log on as . the ‘admin’ user. (hotkeys can change). 2 Press 3 Press to select ‘More menus’. 4 Select ‘Functions’. 5 Select ‘Configure IP port’.
Unit Configuration Time and Date Use the left and right arrow keys to select the correct time and date. The time entry uses the 24 hour clock notation. The internal real time clock will continue to run for roughly one week without power to the unit, after that it will be lost and require resetting. Use the up and down arrow keys to move between each of the sections within the time and date entries. Encryption Three options are available: Always on, prefer off, prefer on.
Network Configuration IP Address This is the identity of the AdderView CATx IP within a network. The IP address can be thought of as the telephone number of the AdderView CATx IP. Unlike the MAC address, the IP address can be altered to suit the network to which it is connected. It can either be entered manually or configured automatically using the DHCP option. When the DHCP option is enabled, this entry is unavailable. See IP addresses.
Modem Configuration Initialize Port When selected, this option sends the characters entered in the ‘Init string’ field to the connected modem or ISDN terminal adapter. Restore Defaults When selected, this option resets the ‘Baud rate’ and ‘Init string’ values to their original default settings. Initialize Port Restore Defaults Save Cancel To get here 1 From a local or remote (not accessible from a global keyboard), log on as . the ‘admin’ user. (hotkeys can change).
WARNING: Continuing will cause your existing configuration to be erased. The unit will then reset and require re-configuring before it can be used. DO YOU WISH TO CONTINUE? RESET Cancel 6 Select ‘Reset Configuration’. 7 Highlight the ‘RESET’ option and press . 8 Access the ‘Configure IP Port’ option to view the initial IP configuration screens. See Initial IP configuration for details. To clear IP access control 1 From a local or remote (not accessible from a global keyboard), log on as the ‘admin’ user.
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 CATx IP unit and login as the admin user. 2 Once logged in, click the Configure button in the top right corner of the window.
Local When ticked, the selected user can gain access using the local KVM console directly connected to the AdderView CATx IP unit. Modem When ticked, the selected user can gain access via a modem or ISDN link (requires external modem/ISDN equipment to be connected to the AdderView CATx IP unit). To create a new account 1 Enter the required User Name to activate that position (the Password and access tick box positions will become editable). 2 Optionally enter a password for the user account.
Unit configuration To get here 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. 2 Click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner. 3 Click the ‘Unit configuration’ option. Firmware Version Indicates the version of the hardwired software within the AdderView CATx IP flash memory. This may be updated using the flash upgrade procedure. Host Keyboard Layout Use the arrow buttons to match the keyboard layout expected by the host system.
To get here 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. 2 Click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner. 3 Click the ‘Unit configuration’ option. 4 Click the ‘Advanced unit configuration’ option. Force VNC Protocol 3.3 IMPORTANT: The use of this option is not recommended. Protocol 3.3 is a legacy version that does not offer any encryption. Idle Timeout Determines the period of inactivity on a global connection before the user is logged out.
Timezone specifier Optionally enter a recognised timezone specifier related to the current position of the AdderView CATx IP unit. When an NTP server is used, the specifier will be used to provide the correct real time.
IP Gateway This is the address of the device that links the local network (to which the AdderView CATx IP is connected) to another network such as the wider Internet. Usually the actual gateway is a network switch or router and it will be used whenever a required address lies outside the current network. MAC address Media Access Control address – this is the unique and unchangeable code that was hard coded within your AdderView CATx IP unit when it was built.
To get here 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. 2 Click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner. 3 Click the ‘Network configuration’ option. Access Use the arrow buttons to select either ‘Allow’ or ‘Deny’ as appropriate. 2 Enter the base network address, the mask and select the appropriate access setting. 3 Click the OK button.
Serial port configuration This page provides all access to settings concerned with the two serial ports (modem and power control) that are situated at the rear of the AdderView CATx IP unit. To get here 1 Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user. 2 Click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner. 3 Click the ‘Serial port configuration’ option.
Host configuration To create a new host entry 1 Click one of the host entries to reveal a Host configuration dialog. Erase Host Configuration Removes all hosts from the list. Add entry for unrecognised host When selected, any systems visited that are not specified in the Hosts list, will be added to the list. Use with care when visiting complex cascaded systems. Name Enter the name that will be displayed in the viewer window when you click the Host button.
Examples 16 selects port 16 and is equivalent to the hotkey sequence +CTRL+ALT+– 1+6 A.05 selects port 5 on AdderView CATx unit that is cascaded through port group A (see cascade port numbering). Port/host addressing using Adder Port Direct When adding new computers to the Hosts list, the option ‘Add entry for unrecognised host’ is provided to automatically add new entries if a port is visited that does not already have a matching host entry.
Date and time the event occurred Type of event, user name and access method or remote IP address To copy and paste the log You can copy the information listed within the log and paste it into another application. 1 While viewing the log screen, press Ctrl and C, to copy the data into the clipboard. 2 In a text application (i.e. Word, WordPad, Notepad) press Ctrl and V, or right mouse click and ‘Paste’.
IMPORTANT: If you make any changes to the options given here and wish to retain them for successive connection sessions, you must save the changes. . To do this, change to the ‘Load/Save’ tab and click the ‘Save’ button within the ‘Default’ section. Preferred encoding There are three manually selectable encoding methods which are accessible when the Auto select option is unticked. • ZRLE – This is a highly compressed method that is best suited to slow modem connections.
Customise Allows you to select which data can be transferred between server and viewer. Send pointer events to server When un-ticked, the VNC viewer will not send mouse movement or click data to the AdderView CATx IP or host system. Pass special keys directly to server When ticked, ‘special’ keys (the Windows key, the Print Screen key, Alt+Tab, Alt+Escape and Ctrl+Escape) are passed directly to the AdderView CATx IP rather than being interpreted locally.
Preserve Aspect Ratio When ticked, maintains a consistent ratio between the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the screen image. Render cursor locally This option does not currently apply to AdderView CATx IP connections. Allow dynamic desktop resizing When ticked, the viewer window will be automatically resized whenever the host system’s screen resolution is altered. Only use protocol version 3.3 This option does not apply to AdderView CATx IP connections.
Load / Save Defaults - Reload When clicked, all connection options are returned to the default settings that are currently saved. Defaults - Save When clicked, saves the current connection options as the default set that will be used in all subsequent VNC connections. Configuration File - Save As... Allows you to save the current settings under a new name so that they can be copied from one viewer to another.
Appendix 4 - VNC viewer window options Refresh Screen Requests data from the server for a complete redraw of the screen image, not just the items that change. New connection... Displays the connection dialog so that you can log on to a different AdderView CATx or VNC server location. Options... Displays the full range of connection options - see Appendix 3 for more details. Connection info... Displays various connection and display details. About... Displays information about your VNC viewer.
Encoding and colour level Auto select When ticked, this option will examine the speed of your connection to the AdderView CATx IP and apply the most suitable encoding method. This option is suggested for the majority of installations. Preferred encoding There are three manually selectable encoding methods which are accessible when the Auto select option is unticked. • ZRLE – This is a highly compressed method that is best suited to slow modem connections.
192.168.142.154 192 is the most global part of the number (akin to the 0044 of the phone number) and 154 is the most local (similar to the 780044 unique local code of the phone number). When two network devices communicate with each other, they always “dial the whole number” regardless of their respective locations in a network. However, they still need to know whether the other device is local to them or not, and this is where the net mask comes into play.
10011010 192 168 142 144 Inside a bit-wise AND function When you “open up” the last octet of the net mask and look at the binary inside, you can see the last four zero bits preventing any 1’s in the address from falling through. Binary equivalent of 154 1111 0 0 0 0 10010000 144 Binary octet after AND operation with net mask Decimal equivalent of 10010000 Thus, when 154 is bit-wise ANDed with 240, the result is 144. Likewise, any local address from 192.168.142.144 through to 192.168.142.
Address ranges Although you can define ranges of addresses, due to the way that the mask operates, there are certain restrictions on the particular ranges that can be set. For any given address you can encompass neighbouring addresses in blocks of either 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, etc. and these must fall on particular boundaries. For instance, if you wanted to define the local address range: 192.168.142.67 to 192.168.142.93 The closest single block to cover the range would be the 32 addresses from: 192.168.
User accesses the company website at: 129.7.1.10 (this automatically uses port 80). User with VNC viewer accesses IP address: 129.7.1.10 (this automatically uses port 5900). The settings of port numbers become important when the AdderView CATx IP is situated behind a network firewall. In order for a remote VNC viewer or web browser to make contact with your AdderView CATx IP, it is necessary for the firewall to allow communication through a particular numbered port to occur.
Appendix 7 – Cable and connector specifications DCD DAT 1 2 RXD TXD 2 5 GND GND 3 4 DTR +5V 4 6 DSR -12V 6 7 RTS 3 TXD (-12V) NC 8 CTS NC 9 RI Female 5 3 1 6 4 2 RS232 serial flash upgrade cable 9pin D-type female 9pin D-type male 1 NC 4pin RJ9 Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable 4pin RJ9 4pin RJ9 5 9pin D-type female CLK 9pin D-type female 6pin mini-DIN female AdderView CATx to power switch c
Multi-head synchronisation cable SLAVE1 end 9pin D-type male Use this cable when three AdderView CATx devices are being synchronised. SLAVE2 end 9pin D-type male MASTER end 9pin D-type male Use this cable when two AdderView CATx devices are being synchronised.
Appendix 8 – Hotkey sequence codes Math operand keys (see ‘Using abbreviations’) Add (Plus) | Subtract (Minus) | Multiply Central control keys (see ‘Using abbreviations’) Insert | Delete | Home | End | PageUp | PageDown Up | Down | Left | Right | Print | Pause Keypad keys (see ‘Using abbreviations’) KP_Insert | KP_Delete | KP_Home | KP_End | KP_PageUp KP_PageDown | KP_Up | KP_Down | KP_Left | KP_Right | KP_Enter KP_Add | KP_Subtract | KP_Divide | KP_Multiply KP_0 to KP_9 Function keys F1 | F2 | F3 | F4
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Safety considerations when using power switches with AdderView CATx • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when setting up and using power switching products. • Always ensure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the power switching product does not exceed the power switching product’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
2. Permitted and Prohibited Uses 2.1 During the term of this Agreement and as long as you comply with the terms of this agreement, you may use the Software only with the Product for your personal use or for the internal use of your business. You may make as many copies of the Software as you require for your own internal business purposes only and for archival purposes.
Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement This equipment does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
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Index C Cable lengths to computers 12 to remote users 10 Cable specifications 104 Calibrate mouse 62 screen 62 Calibrate all video settings 65 CAM connection 12 Cascade groups 17 Cascade connections addressing 18 how they work 17 introduction 16 testing 20 tips for success 19 D Daisy chain cable 104 Data Transfer utility 34 Date local setting 79 DDC options 76,77 DHCP discovering allocations 43 during initial setup 38 local setting 80 remote setting 88 Dial up connection 66 DNS addre
Identities VNC Viewer 97 Indicators 5,50 Initial configuration 23 Initialise button 90 Initialize port local setting 81 Init string local setting 81 IntelliMouse 37 IP access control 88,89 calculating mask 102 clearing 82 IP address explanation 100 local setting 80 remote setting 88 L Local connection 51 Local network connection 41 Local user connection 9 port 5 Logging 93 Logging in and out section 54 Log on 58 MAC address 80,87,88 Mask explanation 100 for IP access control 102 Men
T W Safety information 108 Saving configuration settings 34 Scaling VNC Viewer 96 Screen best resolution 60 calibration 62 navigation 60 refresh 63 Screensaver local setting 79 Security enabling 25 ensuring 44 general steps 25 Selecting cascaded computers 54 computers 51 with front panel 51 with hotkeys 52 with mouse buttons 53 with on-screen menu 53 Serial port configuration 90 modem connection 13 Server configuration 91 Server IP local setting 81 Setup options 70,74 Shared access m
