Installation guide

SL-KXSA-300 ServerLink Cat 5 KVM Extender VGA, USB, PS/2, Audio & Serial up to 300mtr
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Quick Installation Guide
SL-KXSA-300
ServerLink CAT5 KVM Extender VGA, USB
PS/2 with Audio & RS-232 Serial
Transmitter (TX) unit – Front View
Receiver (RX) Unit – Front View
INTRODUCTION
The SL-KXSA-300 CAT5 KVM Extender can extend
your keyboard, monitor and mouse, together with
audio & mic and RS-232 serial control, from your
computer up to 300mtr away on a single CAT 5 or
CAT 6 UTP cable.
The CAT5 KVM Extender comprises two distinct
units - the Receiver (RX) Unit and the Transmitter
(TX) Unit. The Transmitter is fitted with a local
console and allows a user to access the computer at
the local end, while, at the same time extending its
keyboard, mouse and video, as well as its audio/mic
and RS-232 (serial) interface up to 300mtr away to
the Receiver unit at the remote end.
The Receiver Unit has a built-in 2 port KVM switch,
and therefore can also be connected to another
computer at the receiver end and perform switching
between the remote computer (connected to the TX)
and the local computer (connected to the RX).
Applications include remote access of computers or
servers for security reasons, factory floors or
warehouses not environmentally suited to a
computer or point of sale applications where space
for a computer is limited. It allows the user to
manage and control the computer at both locations
together with the capability of switching between the
original computer and a second computer on the
Receiver end.
This CAT5 KVM Extender also allows its user to
upgrade firmware contents whenever is needed to
enhance compatibility or functionality.
For the flash upgrade procedure, please refer to the
Flash Upgrade Operation Guide provided with the
new version of Firmware upgrade file.
Package Contents
 Transmitter (TX) Unit x 1
 Receiver (RX) Unit x 1
 3-in-1 VGA/USB/PS2 KVM Cable x 2
 3.5mm Stereo Cable for Audio/Mic x 2
 RJ12-to-DB9-Female Cable x 1
 RJ12-to-DB9-Male Cable x 1
 Power Adapters (DC9V 1.7A) x 2
 This Quick Installation Guide x 1
The front and back panels are where the various
connectors are located on the two pieces of the
CAT5 KVM Extender. Before you connect these two
units to any computer, cabling accessories or
peripherals, you should get a glimpse of the main
connectors before setting up the system.
Transmitter (TX) Unit – Front & Back Panel
[Directly connected to the Computer]
Transmitter Unit
[TX – Front Panel]
a. POWER LED (ON: Power on / OFF: Power off)
b. LINK LED (ON: Link OK / Flashing: Transmitting
/ OFF: No Link)
c. Mode LED (ON: Full Access / Flashing: View
Only / OFF: Deny – Remote Console on RX unit)
d. Mode Select Button for Remote Console (Full
Access / View Only / Deny)
e. USB mouse connector (USB Type A)
f. USB keyboard connector (USB Type A)
g. Video console port (HDB15, connect to monitor)
h. CAT5 Extension Port [RJ-45, connect to the RX
unit via a CATx UTP cable]
[TX – Back Panel]
i. Audio connector (3.5mm, connect to
speakers/earphones)
j. Mic connector (3.5mm, connect to microphone)
k. Serial Extension Port (RJ12, connect to serial
device)
l. Audio connector (3.5mm, connect to computer)
m. Mic connector (3.5mm, connect to computer)
n. Computer port (HDB15, connect to the 1
st
computer with included 3-in-1 KVM cable)
o. Power receptacle (DC9V 1.7A, centre-positive)
Receiver (RX) Unit – Front & Back Panel
[Directly connected to the Remote Console]
Receiver Unit
[RX-Front Panel]
1. Power LED (ON: Power on / OFF: Power off)
2. Link LED (ON: Link OK / Flashing: Receiving /
OFF: No Link)
3. Remote LED (Remote Console ON/OFF)
4. Mode Select Button (Local/ Remote Computer –
with or without audio/mic*)
5. USB mouse connector (USB Type A)
6. USB keyboard connector (USB Type A)
7. Console Video port [HDB15, connect to monitor]
8. CAT5 Extension Port [RJ-45, connect to the TX
unit via a CATx UTP cable]
[RX-Back Panel]
9. Audio connector (3.5mm, connect to
speakers/earphones)
10. Mic connector (3.5mm, connect to microphone)
11. Serial Extension Port (RJ12, connect to serial
device)
12. Audio connector (3.5mm, connect to 2
nd
computer)
13. Mic connector (3.5mm, connect to 2
nd
computer)
14. Computer port (HDB15, connect to the 2
nd
computer with included 3-in-1 KVM cable)
15. Power receptacle (DC9V 1.7A, centre-positive)
The Mode Select Button on the RX unit (marked “4”
on the photo above) allows you to toggle between 1
st
and 2
nd
computers. However, whether it toggles the
audio/mic channel with the selected computer will
depend on the setting of the audio/mic status -
bound or unbound with the computer. To configure
the audio/mic status, you can go to the Audio Setting
page of the OSD menu on the RX unit.
INSTALLATION
Before you install the two pieces of the CAT5 KVM
Extender, you should have these items on the
checklist ready:
1. The computer for extension should be one with
either PS/2 or USB interfaces.
2. Prepare 1 or 2 sets of keyboard, mouse,
monitor - 1 set for console 1 (on the TX unit)
and the other set for console 2 (on the RX unit ).
3. If using a monitor on both sides, the two
monitors used (one on the TX side and the
other on the RX side) for display should be of
the same native resolution to ensure maximum
compatibility.
4. You should use standard keyboard and mice,
since the CAT5 KVM extender supports only
standard 5 button mice and keyboard. Any
more advanced mouse/keyboard function may
or may not be supported by this CAT5 KVM
extender.
5. Use good quality CATx UTP cable (max.
300mtr). Note that good quality cable will give
better video outcome over a longer distance.
6. Any cabling distance longer than 300mtr will
experience more signal degradation. However,
good quality cable can reach even beyond the
maximum 300mtr with satisfactory results.
7. The choice of path of the CATx UTP cable
should not only take into account the shortest
possible path, but also one that is relatively far
away from any significant electromagnetic
interference source.
8. There should be power outlets near where you
locate the extenders.