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KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Package Contents Basic Package The basic KE6900 / KE6940 package consists of: 1 KE6900T / KE6940T DVI KVM Over IP Extender 1 KE6900R / KE6940R DVI KVM Over IP Extender 2 Power Adapters 1 USB KVM Cable 1 DVI-D Cable 2m (KE6940 only) 1 Mounting Kits 1 User Instructions* Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. If anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Contents FCC, CE Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Default IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Chapter 3. OSD Operation Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LED Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Invoking the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 OSD Interface . . . . . .
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Chapter 7. Device Management Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 User Stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Adding a User Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Configuring a User Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Deleting a User Station . . .
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual ANMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Event Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Authentication & Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Chapter 10. Logs Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KE6900 / KE6940 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the KE6900 / KE6940 System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Chapter 12, Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to download and use the Firmware Upgrade Utility to install new firmware on the devices. An Appendix, at the end of the manual provides technical and troubleshooting information.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. ♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KE6900 / KE6940 DVI KVM Over IP Extender is an IP based matrix extender that allows access to a computer system from a remote USB KVM console anywhere over a LAN. The KE6900 series is a single view extender that supports one DVI display at each end. The KE6940 series is a dual view extender that supports two DVI displays at each end, allowing the video output to display across two monitors.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Features Remote KVM console access of computers over LAN or Ethernet cable connection Dual console operation – control your system from both the Transmitter and Receiver by USB keyboard, monitor, and mouse RS-232 serial ports1 – allows you to connect to a serial terminal for configuration, and serial devices such as touchscreens and barcode scanners Superior video quality – up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz; 24-bit color depth Supports standard VGA resolutions from 640 x 480 t
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KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Windows Linux UNIX Novell Mac 4 Version 2000 and higher RedHat 6.0 and higher SuSE 8.2 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 3.51 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher Netware 5.
Chapter 1. Introduction Components KE6900T (Transmitter) Front View 5 1 No. Component 2 3 4 Description 1 KVM Ports The USB KVM cable supplied with the package that links the Transmitter to the computer plugs into these ports. 2 RS-232 Port This RS-232 serial port is for connecting to the computer for serial control. 3 Remote / Local LED Lights Green to indicate which side of the installation (Local or Remote) currently has KVM control of the computer.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual KE6900T (Transmitter) Rear View 1 No. 3 5 2 4 Component 6 7 8 Description 1 Power Jack The cable from the DC Power adapter connects here. 2 Function Switch Use this slide switch to set the unit’s mode to: Configure: The device is ready to configure. Local: Only the local Transmitter has KVM control of the computer. The Receivers KVM access to the computer is locked.
Chapter 1. Introduction KE6900R (Receiver) Front View 2 1 POWER LAN 4 REMOTE LOCAL Graphics 5 No. 3 Component OSD Video 6 7 8 Description 1 Power LED Lights blue to indicate the module is turned on. 2 LAN LED Lights to indicate the network status: Lights Green when connected to the LAN. Off when not connected to the LAN. Blinks Green when the Ethernet connection is active. Lights Orange to indicate high network bandwidth (for ultra-high video) is being used.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual KE6900R (Receiver) Rear View 1 No. 3 5 6 2 4 7 Component 8 9 Description 1 Power Jack The cable from the DC Power adapter connects here. 2 Function Switch Use this slide switch to set the unit’s mode: Configure: The device is ready to configure. Auto: KVM control of the remote computer. 3 Reset This switch must be pushed with a thin object, such as the end of a paper clip. Press and release to reboot the device.
Chapter 1. Introduction KE6940T (Transmitter) Front View 5 1 No. Component 2 3 4 Description 1 KVM Ports The USB KVM cable supplied with the package that links the Transmitter to the computer plugs into these ports. 2 RS-232 Port This RS-232 serial port is for connecting to the computer for serial control. 3 Remote / Local LED Lights Green to indicate which side of the installation (Local or Remote) has KVM control of the computer.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual KE6940T (Transmitter) Rear View 1 No. 3 5 2 4 Component 6 7 8 Description 1 Power Jack The cable from the DC Power adapter connects here. 2 Function Switch Use this slide switch to set the unit’s mode to: Configure: The device is ready to configure. Local: Only the local Transmitter has KVM control of the computer. The Receivers KVM access to the computer is locked.
Chapter 1. Introduction KE6940R (Receiver) Front View 2 1 POWER LAN 4 REMOTE LOCAL Graphics 5 No. 3 Component OSD Video 6 7 8 Description 1 Power LED Lights blue to indicate the module is turned on. 2 LAN LED Lights to indicate the network status: Lights Green when connected to the LAN. Off when not connected to the LAN. Blinks Green when the Ethernet connection is active. Lights Orange to indicate high network bandwidth (for ultra-high video) is being used.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual KE6940R (Receiver) Rear View 1 No. 3 5 6 2 4 7 Component 8 9 Description 1 Power Jack The cable from the DC Power adapter connects here. 2 Function Switch Use this slide switch to set the unit’s mode: Configure: The device is ready to configure. Auto: KVM control of the computer. 3 Reset This switch must be pushed with a thin object, such as the end of a paper clip. Press and release to reboot the device.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is found on page 131. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation is turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, the Transmitter can be mounted on system racks. To rack mount a unit do the following: 1.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual 2. Screw the bracket into a convenient location on the rack. Note: These screws are not provided. We recommend that you use M5 x 12 Phillips Type I cross recessed type screws.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Wall Mounting For convenience the Transmitter can be mounted to a wall. 1. Using the screws provided in the Mounting Kit, screw the mounting bracket into the bottom of the Transmitter as show in the diagram below: Phillips hex head M3 x 8 2. Use the center hole to screw the bracket to a secure wall surface.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Setting Up a Point-to-Point Installation Setting up the KE6900 / KE6940 system in a point-to-point configuration is simply a matter of plugging in the cables. Note: In a point-to-point configuration, no administrator setup is necessary. Make sure that all the equipment is powered off. Refer to the installation diagrams on the next two pages and do the following: 1.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Point-to-Point Installation 1 of 2 Cat 5e cable 5 KE6900T 6 1 Cat 5e cable 8 KE6900R 9 7 Note: The diagram above shows the KE6900T and KE6900R. The KE6940 installation is the same except that an additional DVI monitor can be connected at each end for a dual-view display setup.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Point-to-Point Installation 2 of 2 KE6900T 4 2 Local PC USB KVM cable 3 Note: The serial port on the Transmitter (shown above) connects to the computer; the serial port on the Receiver (not shown) connects to a serial device (optional).
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Setting Up a LAN Installation Setting up the units on a network allows point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and multipoint-to-multipoint computer to console operation by connecting multiple KE6900 / KE6940 devices on the same TCP/IP LAN. Note: 1. The units are preconfigured with factory-default network settings. If you install only one set of KE6900 / KE6940 units, you do not need to change these default network settings. See Default IP Addresses, page 24, for further details. 2.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual 5. Use a Cat 5e cable to connect the KE6900T / KE6940T’s LAN port to the local area TCP/IP network. 6. Plug the power adapter into an AC source; and plug the other end into the KE6900T / KE6940T’s Power Jack. 7. On the Receiver side, plug the mouse, keyboard, DVI monitor, microphone, and speakers into the ports on the Console section of the KE6900R / KE6940R*. 8. Use a Cat 5e cable to connect the KE6900R / KE6940R’s LAN port to the local area TCP/IP network. 9.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Network Installation Diagram 1 of 2 Cat 5e cable 5 KE6900T 6 1 TCP/IP LAN Cat 5e cable 8 KE6900R 9 7 Note: The diagram above shows the KE6900T and KE6900R. The KE6940 installation is the same except that an additional DVI monitor can be connected at each end for a dual-view display setup.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Network Installation Diagram 2 of 2 KE6900T 4 2 Local PC USB KVM cable 3 Note: The serial port on the Transmitter (shown above) connects to the computer; the serial port on the Receiver (not shown) connects to a serial device (optional).
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Network Configuration This section provides instructions to configure the network settings with a fixed IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. To use the IP Installer to configure the IP address, see IP Installer, page 137. Note: 1. Both devices are preconfigured with factory-default network settings. If you install only one set of KE6900 / KE6940 units, you do not need to change these default network settings. See Default IP Addresses, page 24, for further details. 2.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Note: See Default IP Addresses, page 24, for the preconfigured factory-default settings. Subnet Mask – sets the subnet mask for the KE6900 / KE6940. Key in a valid subnet mask value. Note: The default setting is 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway– sets the default gateway for the KE6900 / KE6940. Key in a valid default gateway. 6. Click Save.
Chapter 3 OSD Operation Overview This chapter provides instructions to configure and operate the KE6900 / KE6940 using the local On Screen Display (OSD). To configure the network settings with the OSD, see Network Configuration, page 23. LED Display Both the Transmitter and Receiver have front panel LEDs to indicate their operating and power status, as explained in the table below: LED LAN Indication Lights when LAN is connected. Off when LAN is not connected. Blinks when Ethernet is active.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Invoking the OSD The On Screen Display (OSD) is a keyboard/mouse-driven application on the receiver used to configure the transmitter and receiver settings. Once the receiver has discovered the transmitter over a network* or direct Ethernet cable connection, you can use the OSD on the receiver to configure the transmitter’s settings. To invoke the OSD, press the OSD pushbutton on the front of the receiver, or from the keyboard tap the Scroll Lock key twice.
Chapter 3. OSD Operation OSD Interface After you invoke the OSD, the main page appears: Note: A password is required to enter the OSD. The default password is: password. For security purposes, we recommend you change this to something unique. The OSD components are described in the table, below: No. Item Description 1 User Station (Receiver) Select this radio button, enter a password, and click Configure to enter the User Station Configuration screen.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual User Station Configuration When you select the User Station radio button and click Configure to login, the Network tab appears: Network The Network tab allows you to configure the User Station’s IP address settings: Item IP Installer Description The IP Installer is an external Windows-based utility for assigning an IP address to the device. Click one of the radio buttons to select Enable, View Only, or Disable for the IP Installer utility.
Chapter 3. OSD Operation Properties The Properties tab allows you to configure the User Station’s extender settings: Item Mode Description Select Extender mode for simple one-to-one (Transmitter to User Station) setups that are managed with the Receiver’s OSD menu. Select Desktop/Matrix mode to manage devices and connections from the Matrix Manager web GUI. This mode is for advanced administration of Transmitter to User Station connections.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Item RS232 Settings Description Configure the serial device settings for the User Station. The default settings are: Baud Rate: 9600 Parity: None Data Bits: 8 bits Stop bits: 1 bit Flow Control: None Enable Media Select which type of media the User Station can stream from Transmitters: Video, Audio, USB, and RS232. Manager Address Set the IP address and Port number of the computer running the Matrix Manager software. The default port number is 9110.
Chapter 3. OSD Operation System The System tab allows you to configure the User Station’s general settings: Item Description Device Information Enter the Name, Location, and Description of the User Station. It also displays the IP Address, MAC Address, F/W Version, Serial Number, and Model Number of the User Station. Reboot Check the box and click Reboot to reset the User Station’s settings back to the factory default. All custom settings will be lost.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Transmitter Configuration When you select the Transmitter radio button and click Configure to login, the Network tab appears: Network The Network tab allows you to configure the Transmitter’s IP address settings: Item IP Installer Description The IP Installer is an external Windows-based utility for assigning an IP address to the device. Click one of the radio buttons to select Enable, View Only, or Disable for the IP Installer utility.
Chapter 3. OSD Operation Properties The Properties tab allows you to configure the Transmitter’s extender settings: Item Mode Description Select Extender mode for simple one-to-one (Transmitter to User Station) setups that are managed with the Receiver’s OSD menu. Select Desktop/Matrix mode to manage devices and connections from the Matrix Manager web GUI. This mode is for advanced administration of Transmitter to User Station connections.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Item Properties Description Port OS: Use the drop-down menu to select the operating system of the computer connected to the Transmitter. OS Language: Use the drop-down menu to select the operating system language of the computer connected to the Transmitter. Enable Multicast Video: Check this box to allow a broadcast of the Transmitter’s video signal to be sent out to multiple User Stations.
Chapter 3. OSD Operation Item Transmitter Video Attributes Description To set the Transmitter’s video settings: Video Type: Select the DVI video connector being used by the display: Digital (DVI-D) or Digital (DVI-I). Color Depth: Select the number of bits to use for the color depth: 24, 16, or 8. This is the number of bits used to describe the color of a single pixel. A bit depth determines the number of colors that can be displayed at one time.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual System The System tab allows you to configure the Transmitter’s general settings: Item Description Device Information Enter the Name, Location, and Description of the Transmitter. It also displays the IP Address, MAC Address, F/W Version, Serial Number, and Model Number of the Transmitter. Reboot Check the box and click Reboot to reset the Transmitter’s settings back to the factory default. All custom settings will be lost.
Chapter 3. OSD Operation User Preferences When you select the User Preferences radio button and click Configure to login, the configuration screen appears: Item User Password Change Description This section allows you to change the OSD password: 1. Key in the old password in the Old password field. 2. Key in the new password in the New password field. 3. Key in the new password again in the Confirm password field.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Connecting If the User Station is set to Extender mode, the video screen of the remote computer will appear automatically when you exit the OSD (tap the Scroll Lock key twice). In Desktop/Matrix mode you will see the System Login screen, which provides access to the Connection Page by entering a username and password: Note: 1. The administrator account can be used to log in for the first time. Username: administrator | Password: password.
Chapter 3. OSD Operation Connections Page After you have successfully logged in the Connection Page appears: The Connection Page components are described in the table, below: No. Item Description 1 Target Name Lists the Target connections available for the User Station. A Target is a defined connection to Transmitters, created in the Device Management tab of the Matrix Manager (see Targets, page 75). 2 Description This field provides a description of the Target, entered when it was created.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual No. 3 Item Connect Description To connect the User Station to a Target, click the access type: Exclusive: The first User Station to access the Target has exclusive control over the Target. No other User Stations can view the Target. The Timeout function does not apply to this setting. Occupy: The first User Station to access the Target has control over the Target. However, additional User Stations may view the Target's video display.
Chapter 3. OSD Operation Profile Page Click the Profile Page tab and the following screen appears: The Profile Page components are described in the table, below: No. Item Description 1 Profile Name Lists the Profiles available. Profiles give User Stations access to Targets and allow you to push the connection. 2 Description The field provides a description of the Profile that was entered when it was created.
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Chapter 4 Matrix Manager Installation Overview The Matrix Manager is a browser based GUI that provides management of KE6900 / KE6940 devices over a network . Download and install the software to begin managing the KE6900 / KE6940 devices from a computer using a web browser. Download To download the Matrix Manager Lite software, do the following: 1. Visit our website and click Support → Go to ATEN eService. 2. Create an account and login to ATEN eService.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual 3. Register the KE690x device(s) you have purchased. 4. After you have registered the KE device(s), click Trial Software Download. Note: The trial software includes full functions to setup and configure single device installations. The trial version will not expire. If you would like to purchase the advanced software, please contact your ATEN reseller. 5. Click the software version you would like to download, then click Save. 6. Unzip the Matrix_Manager_Lite.
Chapter 4. Matrix Manager Installation Matrix Manager Install The following are instructions to install the full version of the Matrix Manager software. For software requirements, see Software, page 3. 1. Insert the USB license key into a USB port on your computer. 2. Double click the MatrixManagerSetup file to start the setup. When the Introduction screen appears, click Next.: 3.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual If you agree with the License Agreement, select I accept the terms of the license agreement, and click Next. 4. The Choose Install Folder screen appears: Select where you would like to install the program, and click Next. 5. The Choose Shortcut Folder screen appears: Select where to create shortcuts for the program by selecting the options provided, and click Next.
Chapter 4. Matrix Manager Installation 6. The Pre-Installation Summary screen appears: Confirm the settings you’ve selected. If you want to make a change click Previous to go back, or click Install to begin the software installation. 7. When the process is done, the Install Complete screen appears: Click Done.
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Chapter 5 Browser Operation Overview The Matrix Manager software can be accessed through most standard web browsers. Once users log in and are authenticated, the browser GUI comes up. This chapter explains the login procedure and web browser components. Logging In To log into the Matrix Manager, do the following: 1. Open the browser and specify the IP address of the computer installed with the Matrix Manager software, in the browser's URL location bar.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual The Matrix Manager Main Page After you have successfully logged in, the web browser’s main page appears: 1 5 6 2 3 7 4 Web Components The web components are described in the table, below: No. 50 Item Description 1 Tab Bar The tab bar contains the Matrix Manager’s main operation categories: Dashboard, Device Management, User Management, System, Logs, and Maintenance.
Chapter 5. Browser Operation Tree View Considerations On some pages there will be a sidebar menu with options that can be expanded: A plus (+) sign in front of an item means that there are additional items nested inside of it. Click the plus sign to expand the view and show the nested items. The plus sign changes to a minus sign (-)when an item is expanded. Click the minus sign to collapse the view and hide the nested items.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual The Tab Bar The functions associated with each of the tabs are explained in the table below: Icon Function Dashboard: The Dashboard is used to view information about current connections, sessions, and device events. The first page provides an overview and the sidebar provides a link to view details about each section. The Dashboard is discussed on page 53.
Chapter 6 Dashboard Overview The Dashboard tab is used to view events about connections, sessions, and online devices. The Home page provides an overview of the information provided in each section. The Sidebar menu provides a link to each section for a more detailed view of each item. The Dashboard opens on the Home page, as shown here: At the bottom of the page, click Shutdown* to stop the KeManager service; or Restart to stop/restart the service. Both options will logout all user web sessions.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Active Connections The Active Connections page lets an administrator see the active Target connections (User Stations connected to Transmitters) and provides information about each of their sessions. The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are straightforward. Start Time refers to the date/time the connection between the User Station and Transmitter began. Username refers to the user that logged into the User Station to establish the connection.
Chapter 6. Dashboard Online User Stations The Online User Stations page lets the administrator see all of the Receivers that are currently available on the network and provides information about each device. The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are straightforward. ID refers to the identification number assigned by the system. Name refers to the name entered on the User Stations’s System page. Model Name refers to the Receiver model number.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Latest Events The Latest Events page lets the administrator see the most recent Dashboard events that relate to the current connections and sessions, and provides details about each. The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are straightforward. Time refers to the date and time that the event occurred. User refers to the username that the event relates to. If no username appears, the event is general system information.
Chapter 7 Device Management Overview The Device Management tab contains four menu bar items: User Stations, Transmitters, Targets, and Profiles. Each page provides a way to add, configure, and managed Transmitters, Receivers, and connections. Before Transmitters and Receivers can be added they must be connected to the network with an IP address.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual User Stations The User Stations page allows you to add, configure, and delete Receivers. The Sidebar provides three menu options: User Stations, Unmanaged User Stations, and Rx Video Group. User Stations are Receivers that have been added to the Matrix Manager. Unmanaged User Stations are Receivers on the network that haven’t been added to the Matrix Manager. For the Matrix Manager to discover a Receiver, it must be connected to the local network with an IP address.
Chapter 7. Device Management Adding a User Station To add a User Station, do the following: 1. From Unmanaged User Stations, select a User Station and click Add in: or click Search New: You can search for a device by Local, Subnet, or IP address. Select a scope, enter the information and click Search. 2.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Configuring a User Station A User Station’s settings can be modified from the User Stations main page. Changes that are saved are updated on the User Station device across the network. To configure a User Station: 1. Select a User Station and click Modify. 2. The Network tab appears with the User Station’s IP address settings: Item IP Installer Description The IP Installer is an external Windows-based utility for assigning IP addresses to the device.
Chapter 7. Device Management Item Network Configuration Description For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address automatically radio button. To specify a fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway select the Set IP address manually radio button and fill in the fields with values appropriate for your network. For information to configure the network settings locally on the device see Network Configuration, page 23. 3.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Item Description RS-232 Settings Configure the settings for the serial device the User Station will be connecting to. The default settings are: Baud Rate: 9600 Parity: None Data Bits: 8 bits Stop bits: 1 bit Flow Control: None Enable Media Select which source type the User Station can stream : Video, Audio, USB, and RS232. Manager Address Set the IP address and Port number of the computer running the Matrix Manager software. The default port number is 9110.
Chapter 7. Device Management 4. Click the System tab to configure the general settings: Item Description General Enter the Name, Location, and Description of the User Station. This section also displays the User Station’s IP Address, MAC Address, F/W Version, Serial Number, and Model Number. Reboot Check the box and click Reboot to reset the User Station’s settings back to the factory default. All custom settings will be lost.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Rx Video Group Creating an Rx Video Group allows you to cascade up to four Transmitters connected to separate video cards on one computer and share the video with four User Stations – while giving the first User Station keyboard and mouse access. The image below provides an example of the setup without the actual physical connections or possible device connections. Transmitters Receivers A A A A Hardware Setup 1.
Chapter 7. Device Management 2. Connect one Transmitter’s – console & KVM ports to their respective device (keyboard/mouse/computer). 3. Setup the Receivers as you normally would. All Receivers can have a keyboard and mouse but only one (Video 1) can work on the computer for the group. 4. Note the Receiver and Transmitter with keyboard and mouse access (to the computer) so they can be set in the Rx Video Group (as Video 1) and in the Target (as KVM Transmitter). Adding an Rx Video Group 1.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual 4. Use the Video 1 drop-down menu to select the Receiver that will have keyboard and mouse access to the computer. Note: All Receivers can switch KVM access to other Transmitters but only Video 1 has keyboard and mouse access to the computer for the group. 5. Use the Video 2, Video 3 and Video 4 drop-down menus to select the other Receivers for the group. 6. Click Save. The group appears in the Sidebar. 7. On the menu bar, go to Targets. 8. Add a new Target. 9.
Chapter 7. Device Management Transmitters The Transmitters page allows you to add, configure, and delete Transmitters. The Sidebar provides two options: Transmitters and Unmanaged Transmitters. Unmanaged Transmitters are Transmitters on the network that haven’t been added to the Matrix Manager. For the Matrix Manager to discover a Transmitter, it must be connected to the local network with an IP address.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Adding a Transmitter To add a Transmitter, do the following: 1. From Unmanaged Transmitters, select a Transmitter and click Add in: or click Search New: You can search for a device by Local, Subnet, or IP address. Select a scope, enter the information and click Search. 2.
Chapter 7. Device Management Configuring a Transmitter A Transmitter’s settings can be modified from the Transmitters main page. Changes that are saved are updated on the Transmitter device across the network. To configure a Transmitter: 1. Select a Transmitter and click Modify. 2. The Network tab appears with the Transmitter’s IP address settings: Item IP Installer Description The IP Installer is an external Windows-based utility for assigning IP addresses to the device.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Item Network Configuration Description For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain IP address automatically radio button. To specify a fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway, select the Set IP address manually radio button and fill in the fields with values appropriate for your network. For information to configure the network settings locally on the device see Network Configuration, page 23. 3.
Chapter 7. Device Management Item Properties Description Port OS: Use the drop-down menu to select the operating system of the computer connected to the Transmitter. OS Language: Use the drop-down menu to select the operating system language of the computer connected to the Transmitter. Enable Multicast Video: Check this box to allow a broadcast of the Transmitter’s video signal to be sent to multiple User Stations.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Item Transmitter Video Attributes Description These refer to the Transmitter’s video settings: Video Type: Select the DVI video connector being used by the display: Digital (DVI-D) or Digital (DVI-I). Color Depth: Select the number of bits to use for the color depth: 24, 16, or 8. This is the number of bits used to describe the color of a single pixel. A bit depth determines the number of colors that can be displayed at one time.
Chapter 7. Device Management Item Description General Enter the Name, Location, and Description of the Transmitter. This section also displays the IP Address, MAC Address, F/W Version, Serial Number, and Model Number. Reboot Check the box and click Reboot to reset the Transmitter’s settings back to the factory default. All custom settings will be lost. Transmitter Password Change Check Enable to require a password to access to the Transmitter’s OSD configuration screens (see page 27).
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Target Connections With Target connections a User Station can connect to multiple Transmitters, individually or simultaneously and stream the Video, Audio, USB, and Serial source from different Transmitters.
Chapter 7. Device Management Targets A Target defines the Transmitter connections for a User Station. This allows a User Station to connect to different Transmitters and stream sources from different Transmitters, depending on how the Target is defined. Once Targets are created you can select them from the User Station’s Connection Page (see Connecting, page 38). Click Targets from the menu bar and the following screen appears: The main page provides an overview of each Target.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Adding a Target To add a Target, do the following: 1. From the Targets main page, click Add: 2. The Target Info tab appears with the general settings: Item 76 Description General Enter a Name, Location, and Description for the Target. Source Stream Use the drop-down menu to select the Transmitter to use for each of the Target’s source stream: KVM (keyboard/video/ mouse), Audio, USB, and Serial.
Chapter 7. Device Management Item Allowed Access Mode Description Check the box for the type of access mode you want to allow on this Target. This defines how the Target can be accessed when multiple users access it. View Only: Users only have view access to the Target’s video display. Share: Users simultaneously share control over the Target. Input from the users is placed in a queue and executed chronologically. Occupy: The first user to access the Target has control over the Target.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual 4. Click the Permissions tab to set the Targets access rights: Item Users/Groups Description You can assign individual access rights to Users and Groups for the Target by checking the appropriate boxes: View Only: Only has view access to the Target’s video display. Share: Can simultaneously share control over the Target. Input from the users is placed in a queue and executed chronologically. Occupy: The first user to access the Target has control over the Target.
Chapter 7. Device Management Target Groups Target Groups allow administrators to easily and efficiently manage users and Targets. Since Target Group access rights apply to any Target that is a member of the group, administrators need only set them once for the group, instead of having to set them for each Target individually. Multiple groups can be defined to allow some users access to specific Targets, while restricting other users from accessing them.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual 3. Click the Members tab to add Targets to the group: Select a Target from the Selected column and use the left arrow to add it to the group. Select a Target from the Available column and use the right arrow to remove it from the group. 4.
Chapter 7. Device Management Profiles Profiles are created for Targets to allow individual User Station access to the connection. Create a Profile for the Target and assign access for each User Station. Click Profiles from the menu bar and the following screen appears: The main page provides an overview of each Profile. The Sidebar provides a link with a more detailed view of each Profile. The meanings of the headings on the Profile List are straightforward.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Adding a Profile To add a Profile, do the following: 1. From the Profile main page, click Add: 2. The Profile Settings tab appears with the Profile and access settings: Item Name/ Description 82 Description Enter a Name and Description for the Target.
Chapter 7. Device Management Item Access Mode Description This defines how the Target in the Profile can be accessed by User Stations when multiple users access it. View Only: Users only have view access to the Targets video display. Share: Users simultaneously share control over the Target. Input from the users is placed in a queue and executed chronologically. Occupy: The first user to access the Target has control over the Target. However, additional users may view the Target's video display.
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Chapter 8 User Management Overview User Management has two menu bar items used to create Accounts and Groups. The User Management tab opens on the Accounts page, as shown here: The page is organized into two main areas: the Sidebar at the left, and the large main panel at the right. Users and groups appear in the panel at the left of the page. The large panel at the right provides more detailed information at-a-glance for each. There are menu bar entries for Accounts (Users) and Groups.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Users The Matrix Manager supports two types of user accounts, shown in the table bellow: User Type Role Administrator Access and management of the Matrix Manager, including configuration and setting up of devices. Manage Users and Groups. Configure personal working environments. User Access User Stations and connect to Targets they have been given permission for. Adding Users To add a user, do the following: 1. Select Users in the Sidebar. 2.
Chapter 8. User Management Field Description Password From 0 to16 characters are allowed depending on the Account Policy settings. Confirm Password To be sure there is no mistake in the password, you are asked to enter it again. The two entries must match. Description Additional information about the user that you may wish to include. Role There are two categories: Administrator and User.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Modifying User Accounts To modify a user account, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User list, click the user’s name – or – In the main panel, select the user’s name 2. Click Modify. 3. In the User page that comes up, make your changes, then click Save. Note: The User page is discussed on page 86; the Groups page is discussed on page 91, the Devices page is discussed on page 95. Deleting User Accounts To delete a user account do the following: 1.
Chapter 8. User Management Groups Groups allow administrators to easily and efficiently manage users and devices. Since device access rights apply to anyone who is a member of the group, administrators need only set them once for the group, instead of having to set them for each user individually. Multiple groups can be defined to allow some users access to specific devices, while restricting other users from accessing them. Creating Groups To create a group, do the following: 1.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual The Sidebar Group list can expand and collapse. If the list is expanded, click the minus symbol ( – ) next to the Users icon to collapse it; if it is collapsed there is a plus symbol ( + ) next to the icon. Click the plus symbol to expand it. The large main panel shows the group’s name, and the description that was given when the group was created Repeat the above procedure to add additional groups.
Chapter 8. User Management Users and Groups There are two ways to manage users and groups: from the Users notebook; and from the Group notebook. Note: Before you can assign users to groups, you must first create them. See Adding Users, page 86 for details. Assigning Users to a Group From the User’s Notebook To assign a user to a group from the User’s notebook, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User list, click the user’s name – or – In the main panel, select the user’s name 2. Click Modify. 3.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Removing Users From a Group From the User’s Notebook To remove a user from a group from the User’s notebook, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User list, click the user’s name – or – In the main panel, select the user’s name. 2. Click Modify. 3. In the User notebook that comes up, select the Groups tab. A screen, similar to the one below, appears: 4. In the Selected column, select the group that you want to remove the user from. 5.
Chapter 8. User Management Assigning Users to a Group From the Group’s Notebook To assign a user to a group from the Group notebook, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar Group list, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name. 2. Click Modify. 3. In the Group notebook that comes up, select the Members tab. A screen, similar to the one below, appears: 4. In the Available column, select the user that you want to be a member of the group. 5.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Removing Users From a Group From the Group’s Notebook To remove a user from a group from the Group’s notebook, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar Group list, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name. 2. Click Modify. 3. In the Group notebook that comes up, select the Members tab. A screen, similar to the one below, appears: 4. In the Selected column, select the user that you want to remove from the group. 5.
Chapter 8. User Management Device You can assign Target and Target Group permissions from the Devices tab. For information on Targets and Target Groups See Targets, page 75. Assigning Device Permissions From the User’s Notebook To assign a device permissions to a user from the User’s notebook, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar User list, click the user’s name – or – In the main panel, select the user’s name. 2. Click Modify. 3. In the User notebook that comes up, select the Devices tab.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Field Columns Description Check the boxes to apply access rights on the device for the user. This defines how the Target can be accessed when multiple users access it. View Only: Users can only view the remote screen, and cannot perform operations on it. Share: Users simultaneously share control over the Target. Input from the users is placed in a queue and executed chronologically. Occupy: The first user to access the Target has control over the Target.
Chapter 8. User Management Assigning Device Permissions From the Groups’ Notebook To assign a device permissions to a Group of users, do the following: 1. In the Sidebar Groups list, click the group’s name – or – In the main panel, select the group’s name. 2. Click Modify. 3. In the Groups notebook that comes up, select the Devices tab. 4. The screen that comes up is the same one that appears in the User’s notebook.
Chapter 9 System Overview The System tab is used to configure the Matrix Manager’s system settings and provides three menu bar items: Global Settings, ANMS and Redundancy.
Chapter 9. System Global Settings The Global Settings page lets an administrator change the default settings used for the Matrix Manager: Item Description General Fill in a Name and Description for the Matrix Manager. Network Ports Use this setting to specify the service ports used to access the Matrix Manager: Device Port: This is the port number to configure on the Transmitter and User Station to access the Matrix Manager (see Manager Address, page 34 and Manager Address, page 30).
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Item Allowed Access Mode Description Select the default Access Mode for devices added to the Matrix Manager. This defines how the device can be accessed when multiple users logon. View Only: Users can access the computer and view the screen, but cannot perform any operations on it. Exclusive: The first user to connect to the Transmitter has exclusive control over the computer. No other users can view the computer.
Chapter 9. System Item Description Global Device Properties These settings allow you to set the default properties used by all devices: Occupy Timeout: Set the number of seconds for a user's session to be inactive before the access is released for use by another user, when using the Occupy Access Mode. This will be the default setting for Transmitters.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual ANMS The ANMS (Advanced Network Management Settings) page is used to set up login authentication and authorization management from external sources. It is organized as a notebook with two tabs – each with a series of related panels, as described below. Event Destination SMTP Settings To have the Matrix Manager email reports from the SMTP server to you, do the following: 1.
Chapter 9. System Note: 1. Only one email address is allowed in the From field, and it cannot exceed 64 Bytes. 2. 1 Byte = 1 English alphanumeric character. 4. Key in the email address (addresses) of where you want the SMTP reports sent to in the To field. Note: If you are sending the report to more than one email address, separate the addresses with a semicolon. The total cannot exceed 256 Bytes. 5. Click Save.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Authentication & Authorization RADIUS Settings To allow authentication and authorization for the KE6900 / KE6940 through a RADIUS server, do the following: 1. Check Enable. 2. Fill in the IP addresses and service port of the Preferred RADIUS Server and Alternate RADIUS Server. 3. In the Timeout field, set the time in seconds that the Matrix Manager waits for a RADIUS server reply before it times out. 4. In the Retries field, set the number of allowed retries. 5.
Chapter 9. System Use the same Username/Group name on both the RADIUS server and the Matrix Manager. In each case, the user’s access rights are the ones assigned that were assigned when the User of Group was created on the Matrix Manager.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Note: If this method is used, the LDAP schema for MS Active Directory must be extended. Without schema – Only the Usernames used on the Matrix Manager are matched to the names on the LDAP / AD server. User privileges are the same as the ones configured on the Serial Console Server. Without schema – Only the Usernames used on the Matrix Manager are matched to the names on the LDAP server. User privileges are the same as the ones configured on the switch.
Chapter 9. System Redundancy The Redundancy page sets up a second computer as backup in case the computer hosting the Matrix Manager goes off-line. If the Matrix Manager is off-line, the secondary computer will automatically take over operations, allowing all connections to continue without disruption – with only a brief period (30 seconds) when new connections can't be started.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual 5. Use the Master drop-down menu to select the primary computer’s IP address. 6. Click OK. 7. This computer is now running in Standby mode, as identified in the orange status bar: 8. Remove the USB License key and plug it into the primary computer running the Matrix Manager software. 9. Open the Matrix Manager on the primary computer and go to the System → Redundancy page. 10. Click Modify.
Chapter 9. System 11. Check the Enable Redundancy box and select the Master radio button. 12. Use the Slave drop-down menu to select the secondary computer’s IP address. 13. Enter the Username and Password of the secondary computer’s local administrator account. 14. Check the Auto Switch box to automatically switch the Matrix Manager to the secondary computer when the primary computer is offline – and reverse the action when the primary computer is back online. 15. Click OK. 16.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Item Action Peer ID Displays the MAC address of the computer configured to send (primary) or receive (secondary) the database updates for redundancy. Auto Switch Displays the Auto Switch (Yes/No) status. (Master only). Event Log Displays the logs that provide information about the Matrix Manager's redundancy status.
Chapter 10 Logs Overview The Matrix Manager logs all the events that take place on it an stores them in a Log.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual System Log The System Log page displays events that take place on the Matrix Manager and provides a breakdown of the time, user, severity, device, and log information, for a description of each event. You can change the sort order of the display by clicking on the column headings. The first four buttons on the lower row navigate through the pages of the listed events.
Chapter 10. Logs The log file tracks a maximum of 512 events. When the limit is reached, the oldest events get discarded as new events come in. The buttons at the bottom of the page are shown below and described in the table: Button Explanation Navigation Buttons The four buttons on the lower row (right side) navigate through the pages of the listed events. The left takes you to the first page; the right takes you to the last page; the middle buttons move you backward or forward one page.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual (Continued from previous page.) A description of the filter items is given in the table, below: Item Time Description This feature lets you filter for events that occurred at specific times, as follows: Today: Only the events for the current day are displayed. All: Displays all events. Range: Select a time frame of events. After selecting Range, click inside the From/To text box in order to bring up the calendar.
Chapter 11 Maintenance Overview The Maintenance tab has four menu bar options: Backup/Restore, Firmware Upgrade, Certificates, and Preferences. When you click the Maintenance tab, it opens on the Backup/Restore page, as shown here: Backup/Restore allows administrators to backup system configuration settings to a file, and restore configuration settings from previously saved files. Firmware Upgrade allows administrators to upgrade firmware for network connected devices.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Backup / Restore When you click the Maintenance tab Matrix Manager, the Backup/Restore page is displayed. The page is divided into two main sections: Backup, and Restore: The operations to perform backup/restore procedures are described in the table below: Procedure Operation Backup Backs up the Matrix Manager configuration – including User Station, Transmitter, Target, and Profile configurations; user and group accounts, user profiles, logs, and system settings.
Chapter 11. Maintenance 3. In the dialog box that comes up, Click Save to save the configuration file (System.conf) to a location on your hard disk. 4. Navigate to the directory where you want to save the file and click Save. Restore To restore system configuration settings, do the following: 1. In the Restore panel, click Browse. 2. Navigate to the directory where the backup file is located and select it. 3.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Firmware Upgrade New firmware versions can be downloaded from our website as they become available. Check the website regularly, to find the latest upgrade packages. Under Firmware Upgrade all KE6900/KE6940 devices that are discovered online are provided in a list allowing you to select which devices get upgraded. To upgrade the firmware do the following: 1. Go to our website and download the firmware upgrade package appropriate to your KE6900 / KE6940 device. 2.
Chapter 11. Maintenance 5. Make sure there is a check in the checkbox in front of the modules you want to upgrade. Uncheck the modules that you do not want to upgrade. 6. Click Browse. Navigate to the directory where the firmware upgrade file is located and select it. 7. Enable or disable Check Firmware Version If you enabled Check Firmware Version the current firmware level is compared with that of the upgrade file.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Certificates This page provides information about the Private Certificates: Private Certificate When logging in over a secure (SSL) connection, a signed certificate is used to verify that the user is logging in to the intended site. For enhanced security, the Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private encryption key and signed certificate, rather than the default ATEN certificate.
Chapter 11. Maintenance After the CA sends you the certificate and private encryption key, save them to a convenient location on your computer. Importing the Private Certificate To import the private certificate, do the following: 1. Click Import from the bottom of the Private Certificate page, shown here: 2. Click Browse to the right of Certificate Filename; and browse to where your certificate file is located; and select it. 3. Click Import to complete the procedure.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Information Example State or Province Taiwan Locality Taipei Organization Your Company, Ltd. Organization Unit Tech Department Common Name mycompany.com Note: This must be the exact domain name of the site that you want the certificate to be valid for. If the site’s domain name is www.mycompany.com, and you only specify mycompany.com, the certificate will not be valid. Email Address administrator@yourcompany.com 3.
Chapter 11. Maintenance Preferences Users can set individual preferences for their browser sessions on the Preferences page. The Preferences page allows you to select options for the user that is currently logged in. Item Description Language Click the drop-down menu to select the language you want to use during sessions for this user. Choices are: English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Dutch, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Item Password Description This section allows you to change the user’s password: 1. Key in your old password in the Old password field. 2. Key in your new password in the New password field. 3. Key in your new password again in the Confirm password field. When you have made your choices, Click Save. To use the original system set preferences, click Restore Defaults.
Chapter 12 Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the KVM switch's firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site as new firmware revisions become available. Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them: http://www.aten.com Preparation 1.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file - either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: Note: The screens shown in this section are for reference only. 2. Read the License Agreement (enable the I Agree radio button). 3. Click Next.
6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 4. The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Select Master Device list. 5. After you have made your device selection, Click OK and then Next to begin the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: 128
6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade Recovery If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn't appear or the upgrade procedure is abnormally halted (due to computer crash, power failure, etc.), the device may become inoperable. If you find that the device does not work following a failed or interrupted upgrade, do the following 1. Power off the KE6900 / KE6940. 2. Press the Reset button, then power on the KE6900 / KE6940 while holding Reset. 3. Hold Reset for 5 seconds after the device is powered on. 4.
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Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only. Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Appendix Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack. Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first. Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://support.aten.com For telephone support, See Telephone Support, page iii: North America Email Support Online Technical Support support@aten-usa.com Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support http://www.aten-usa.
Appendix Specifications Function Connectors KE6900T Console Keyboard Ports Video Mouse Speaker Mic.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Function Connectors KE6900R USB Virtual Media 2 x USB Type A Female (White) Console Keyboard Ports Video 1 x USB Type A Female (White) Mouse Speaker Mic.
Appendix IP Installer From a client computer running Windows, an IP address for a transmitter or receiver can be assigned with the IP Installer utility. The utility can be obtained from the Download area of our website. Look under Driver/SW. After downloading the utility to your client computer, do the following: 1. Unzip the contents of IPInstaller.zip to a directory on your hard drive. 2. Go to the directory that you unzipped the IPInstaller program to and run IPInstaller.exe.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Trusted Certificates Overview When you try to log in to the device from your browser, a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device’s certificate is not trusted, and asks if you want to proceed. The certificate can be trusted, but the alert is triggered because the certificate’s name is not found on the Microsoft list of Trusted Authorities. You can ignore the warning and click Yes to go on.
Appendix Self-Signed Private Certificates If you wish to create your own self-signed encryption key and certificate, a free utility – openssl.exe – is available for download over the web at www.openssl.org. To create your private key and certificate do the following: 1. Go to the directory where you downloaded and extracted openssl.exe to. 2. Run openssl.exe with the following parameters: openssl req -new -newkey rsa:1024 -days 3653 -nodes -x509 -keyout CA.key -out CA.cer -config openssl.cnf Note: 1.
KE6900 / KE6940 User Manual Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If this product proves to be defective, contact ALTUSEN's support department for repair or replacement of your unit. ALTUSEN will not issue a refund. Return requests can not be processed without the original proof of purchase.
Index A Adding a New Device, 59 Adding Users, 86 B Backup / Restore, 116 C Components, 5 Configuring a Device, 69 Control Center Screen Components, 50 User Interface, 27 Creating Groups, 89 D Deleting a Device, 63, 73 Deleting groups, 90 Deleting user accounts, 88 Device Permissions assigning, 95, 97 F Filter, 113 Firmware upgrading, 115 Firmware Upgrade, 125 Firmware upgrade recovery, 119 G Groups assigning users, 91, 93 creating, 89 Deleting, 90 Managing, 89 Modifying, 90 removing users, 92, 94 L L
SJ/T 11364-2006, ii Specifications, 135 System administrator password, 38, 49 System Requirements Computers, 3 T Tab bar, 52 Technical Support, 134 Telephone support, iii Tree View, 51 Trusted Certificates, 138 U Upgrade firmware, 115 User Interface, 27 Tab bar, 52 User Management, 85 User Notice, iii User Preferences, 123 Users Adding, 86 assigning to groups, 91, 93 Deleting, 88 Managing, 86 Modifying, 88 removing from groups, 92, 94 Users and Groups, 91 142
