Lindy Switch 39632 User Manual

The modular LINDY KVM Switch CAT-32 IP  
The KVM Switch CAT-32 IP provides 32 Cat.5/6 KVM server ports  
supporting both USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse connections via  
dedicated USB or PS/2 Cat.5 Computer Modules.  
This KVM switch incorporates a modular concept design which allows  
for dual console access. The local console port allows direct access  
whilst a second console option permits remote access via a remote  
KVM over IP module installed in a slot located in the back of the KVM  
Switch. This option allows system administrators to access and  
administer their servers and KVM switches from a remote office  
computer via a web browser. The required optional IP access module  
can be simply installed into the back of the KVM Switch at any time.  
KVM Switch CAT-32 IP  
with KVM over IP Module  
User Manual  
English  
About this manual  
This manual is divided into five sections.  
The first section is an introduction to the KVM Switch CAT-32  
The second section deals with installing and connecting the switch  
The third section describes the basic operation of the KVM switch via  
its OSD (On Screen Menu)  
Section 4 – left empty for future use  
The fifth section describes operation and access via remote IP  
KVM Switch CAT-32 IP: LINDY No. 39632  
KVM over IP Module:  
LINDY No. 39636  
Technological progress  
The KVM Switch and especially the KVM over IP Module and its  
software are subject to technological progress. The products are  
continuously upgraded accordingly. Therefore minor changes compared  
to the descriptions in this manual may be found.  
For Commercial Use Only  
Tested to comply  
with FCC Standards  
© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (JAN 2010)  
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Section 1  
Introducing the CAT-32 IP  
Section 1  
Introducing the CAT-32 IP  
1.1. Introduction  
1.2. CAT-32 with IP access module  
Thank you for purchasing this LINDY KVM Switch. Please read this manual carefully to fully  
understand the functions and features that the switch offers.  
KVM over IP technology allows a simple web browser interface to be used to access the switch  
and the connected computers via a local area network (LAN) or, when connected to a wide area  
network (WAN), allows access to the switch and the connected computers from almost  
anywhere in the world.  
Using the LINDY KVM Switch CAT-32 IP a system administrator can access and control several  
computers from one compact and high density KVM control center with 32 server ports  
occupying only 1U height within a 19” rack.  
In addition the KVM Switch CAT-32 allows you to install an optional KVM over IP Remote  
Access Module into a slot located in the back of the KVM switch. With this module installed the  
administrator can access any of the computers connected to the KVM Switch from any remote  
computer on a local LAN or via the Internet using a web browser.  
IP Network  
KVM  
Switch  
Local Console  
The LINDY KVM Switch CAT-32 allows direct access to up to 32 computers using a single KVM  
(Keyboard, Video, and Mouse) either from a local or remote console. To administrate a larger  
number of computers multiple switches can be used. They can be either equipped with a KVM  
over IP module each or they can easily be daisy chained with an IP module located in the  
master KVM switch only.  
A dedicated daisy chain port allows a total number of 8 KVM Switches to be connected (daisy  
chained) together to control up to 256 computers. Using this daisy chain port method ensures  
that none of the computer ports are lost due to cascading. Using IP modules in each KVM  
Switch allows users to access even more than 256 computers and provides individual  
simultaneous access to every KVM switch with an IP module and by several users.  
Remote Access  
Multiple Servers  
Remote & local control of multiple computers  
The CAT-32 KVM Switch supports two methods of switching between the connected  
computers: by using keyboard hotkeys or via an OSD (On Screen Display).  
The CAT-32 with IP module provides a non-intrusive solution for remote access and control  
because the software runs on its embedded processors only, so there’s no interference with  
computer operation, or impact on network performance. The IP module also features remote  
mass storage support; a USB connection from the switch to a connected computer allows virtual  
storage to be set up on the computer as a virtual drive accessed from the client.  
The KVM Switch CAT-32 IP has a single user password protection with auto logout security.  
The security features for the KVM over IP user are based on SSL and additionally KVM  
encrypted connections with a further level of password login.  
Doing so any files, folders or local drives at the remote user can be configured as a local drive  
at the remote computer allowing for driver installation and updates etc.  
1.3. KVM compatibility with other series KVM switches  
The KVM Switch CAT-32 is compatible with most other brands of KVM switches using a port  
cascaded installation. To prevent any hotkey conflicts, please ensure that the KVM hotkeys of  
the other KVM switches used are not the same as those used on the KVM Switch CAT-32 IP.  
The KVM hotkeys of the KVM Switch CAT-32 IP can be configured via the OSD.  
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Section 1  
Introducing the CAT-32 IP  
Section 1  
Introducing the CAT-32 IP  
1.4. Product Features  
1.5. Package Contents  
No. 39632, (1) KVM Switch CAT-32  
(2) Firmware upgrade cable  
(3) Daisy Chain cable  
32 UTP Cat.5/6 server ports in a narrow 1U, 19” rack mount design  
Dual console operation option: Local console connected by PS/2 and VGA plus a remote  
access slot for optional KVM over IP module  
(4) Power Adapter  
(5) 19" Rackmount Kit  
(6) User manuals (English, French, German, Italian)  
Compatible with all commonly used operating systems  
Supports USB as well as PS/2 computers using the appropriate Computer Modules  
Hot Plug Support allows computers to be added or removed for maintenance without  
powering down the KVM switch or the computers  
No. 39636, (1) KVM over IP Module for KVM Switch CAT-32 IP  
(2) USB cable type A/Mini-B  
(3) CD with Utilities & Manual (English)  
(4) Printed Quick Start Guides (English, French, German, Italian)  
High Quality Video – Supports display resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 at the local console  
Supports up to 1280 x 1024 at the IP console, 1600 x 1200 in virtual desktop mode  
No Software Required - easy computer selection via the On Screen Display Menu or  
Keyboard Hot Keys  
1.6. Optional Cables and Accessories  
The remote access KVM over IP module, LINDY No. 39636, can be installed at any time.  
(To install it into the KVM Switch CAT-32 ensure all connected computers are switched off or  
disconnected and the power supply is unplugged. Open the slot on the back of the KVM Switch  
and slide the module into the slot.)  
Each computer can be individually named in the On Screen Display Menu  
Password log in protection for access to the KVM Switch, auto log out option  
SSL security and additional password protection for IP access users  
Auto Scan Mode with an adjustable scan time from 5~104 seconds for monitoring computers  
Keyboard status automatically restored when switching between computers  
Front panel LED indicators for easy status monitoring  
The local monitor, PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard is connected using their standard cables.  
To connect each individual computer to the switch, Cat.5/6 computer modules are required. For  
USB or PS/2 computers different modules have to be used as listed below:  
For PS/2 computers: Cat.5/6 Computer module PS/2 & VGA, LINDY No. 39633  
For USB computers: Cat.5/6 Computer module USB & VGA, LINDY No. 39634  
2 Digit LED display indicates the cascaded KVM Switch number  
32x RJ45 ports for UTP cables to connect to the servers with up to 100m distance each  
Separate built-in daisy chain port prevents the loss of any computer port when cascading  
A Cat.5e or 6 UTP cable of appropriate length (max. 100m) is required to connect the KVM  
Switch to the computer modules. These cables are available from LINDY in several different  
colors and lengths from 0.3m up to 100m. We don’t recommend using shielded FTP/STP  
cables. Please find a small overview below:  
UTP Cat.5e  
0.5m 1m  
2m  
3m  
5m  
7.5m 10m 15m 20m 30m  
45961 45962 45963 45964 45965 45966 45967 45968 45969 45970  
40m 50m 60m 70m 80m 90m 100m  
45971 45972 44733 45974 44735 44736 45977  
UTP Cat.6  
0.5m 1m  
2m  
3m  
5m  
7.5m 10m 15m 20m 30m  
45771 45772 45773 45774 45775 45776 45777 45778 45779 45780  
Daisy Chain Cable  
A short Daisy Chain Cable is included to cascade KVM switches with each other. Longer cables  
are available from LINDY: No. 39637 (1m) and No.39638 (2m).  
To reach even longer distances several 2m cables can be chained together.  
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Section 2  
Hardware Installation  
2.1. Hardware Installation Guide  
Before you start please verify that all parts are included according to the package contents  
listed previously.  
Please prepare the required amount of KVM Computer Access Modules and UTP cables to  
connect to your computers/servers.  
If you want to install the KVM Switch in a 19” server rack please attach the enclosed 19” rack  
mount brackets using the screws provided.  
Section 2  
If you intend to install the optional KVM over IP module then please install it into the  
module slot before you connect the servers and the power supply to the KVM Switch.  
You may also wish to attach one of the information labels supplied with the KVM over IP  
module to the back (or the front) of the KVM Switch so that you can easily locate the IP  
modules MAC address.  
In addition to the computers/servers to be connected you will need a PS/2 keyboard, monitor  
and PS/2 mouse to use as a local console.  
Hardware Installation  
Cascading / Daisy chaining of multiple KVM Switches  
You can integrate up to 8 KVM Switches in one KVM daisy chained installation with up to a  
maximum of 256 attached computers.  
To connect an additional slave KVM Switch to the MASTER (or previous) KVM switch use a  
standard daisy chain KVM cable as mentioned above. Connect it to the Daisy Chain OUT port  
of the MASTER KVM switch and to the Daisy Chain IN port of the first slave KVM switch. To  
connect the second slave KVM switch connect the Daisy Chain OUT port of the first slave  
KVM switch to the Daisy Chain IN port of the second slave KVM switch. Repeat this step up to  
a maximum of 8 KVM switches with a maximum of 256 servers.  
1. Switch off all the computers to be attached.  
2. Connect the keyboard, monitor and mouse directly to the ports of the LINDY KVM  
Switch labelled Local Console.  
3. Now connect the servers and computers to the ports labelled 1 to 32 using UTP  
cable of appropriate length and an appropriate Computer Access Module.  
4. Attach the power supply to the KVM Switch. Switch on your monitor.  
To set up and configure the KVM over IP remote access modules please refer to section  
4 of this user manual.  
You may also refer to the printed Quick Start Guide supplied with the KVM over IP  
module.  
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Section 3  
KVM Switch Operation  
3.1. KVM Switch Operation  
Please Note: Your monitor will only display one computer signal at any one time. All  
keyboard and mouse commands are sent to this computer as shown on the monitor.  
When the computer connected to the currently selected port is not switched on,  
or is in sleep mode, the monitor will not display any signal.  
Section 3  
3.1.1. Password Security  
The KVM Switch CAT-32 IP has a single user password protection with auto logout security.  
The additional security features for the KVM over IP user are based on SSL and additionally  
KVM encrypted connections with a further level of password login. Details can be found in  
section 5, KVM over IP module.  
KVM Switch Operation  
3.1.2. Hot Plug Support  
The KVM Switch supports a “Hot Plug” function for easy addition or removal of computers.  
PS/2 computer modules  
If a computer is already running and its PS/2 interface has already been initialized, it is not  
required to turn off the computer. Simply hot-plug the PS/2 computer module to the computer.  
Always connect the PS/2 mouse port first to allow the correct initialization sequence! If the PS/2  
ports of the computer haven't been initialized during boot up it may however be necessary to  
turn off the computer before connecting the PS/2 computer module so the OS can initialize the  
PS/2 ports during boot up.  
Please note: Some Operating Systems including certain Unix versions may be unable to  
support the “Hot Plugging” function. If you “Hot Plug” when using this kind of O.S., it may  
cause unpredictable operation and may even shut down the computer.  
USB computer modules  
The USB and VGA interface is hot pluggable on most OS and computer systems. Therefore you  
may connect and disconnect USB computer modules at any time. Connect the computer  
modules to the KVM Switch using UTP Cat.5e/6 cables of appropriate length. In most cases  
standard patch cable UTP Cat.5e or 6 can be used without any problems. For best video results  
at very large distances and high resolutions UTP Cat.6 solid core cable may be used to improve  
video quality and distance. Shielded FTP/STP is not recommended. After the computers are  
connected and powered up you can access them from the KVM Switch CAT-32.  
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Section 3  
KVM Switch Operation  
Section 3  
KVM Switch Operation  
3.1.3. Computer / Port Selection  
3.3. On Screen Display Menu (OSD)  
You can select the computer you want to access in one of two different ways:  
The On Screen Display menu provides a lot of information about the switch configuration and  
the attached computers, and offers advanced administration and full KVM Switch control to the  
user.  
Keyboard hotkey selection  
On screen display menu selection  
Activate the OSD by the hotkey sequence:  
Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + space bar  
3.1.4. Illuminated front display  
Main OSD Menu  
The front display has a two digit display to show the number of the KVM switch in the cascade:  
01: Master, 02: first slave, 03: second slave. In addition one LED per Port shows the status of  
the connected port:  
Select computer/port: use Up/Down Arrow key to  
navigate, Page Up/Page Down to scroll page, hit  
Enter to select.  
GREEN (solid): the computer on this port is powered (switched on or soft off with 5V active)  
GREEN (blinking/flickering): this port is currently selected, displayed on the monitor, and  
keyboard/mouse commands are sent to the computer attached to this port.  
Dark: No computer connected or computer not powered up / no 5V signal active  
Edit computer name: just hit Insert to edit and  
Enter to confirm.  
F2: Save - Save all modifications you have made.  
When pressing F2, you will see the message--  
"Saving parameters" for confirmation.  
F1: Setup - rotate through Main/ Video Setting/  
Setup/ Status OSD menu pages  
Main OSD Menu  
One red Power LED near the bank display shows if the KVM Switch is powered up.  
Setup OSD Menu  
3.2. Keyboard Hotkey Selection and OSD Commands  
Auto logout: specify the timeout before an auto-  
logout (00~99 min, +1 min) is performed  
OSD Timeout: specify timeout for OSD menu  
remaining on screen (00~99 sec, +5 sec)  
AutoScan period: Specify the delay time for auto  
scan (00~99 sec, +5 sec)  
Press the following key combination to enter the OSD menu:  
(Factory Default Hotkey is Scroll Lock; it can be changed via the OSD configuration)  
Within 2 seconds  
Title bar: Specify the title bar position  
(Left/Right/Disable)  
=
On Screen Display Menu  
Scroll  
Scroll  
Lock  
Space bar  
In most cases you can select ports via the OSD  
display or via the keyboard hotkey commands  
+
+
Lock  
Hotkey: specify the hotkey preceding sequence  
(SCROLL LOCK, CAPS, F12 or NUM LOCK)  
Password: Enable/Disable password protection  
Enable /Disable Remote Console: Toggle the  
remote console On/Off. If the remote console is in  
With a small delay the OSD pops up on your monitor and you can use the cursor keys to  
navigate through the OSD and select functions by pressing the Return key.  
OFF state, a message will remind you appearing  
F1 Setup OSD Menu  
under the OSD title bar, Remote control disabled  
Alternatively, instead of waiting for the OSD, you can press the initial Scroll Lock hotkey twice  
and add further direct keyboard hotkey commands within 2 seconds after the initial hotkey to  
switch computer ports directly or change the KVM Switch CAT-32 settings etc.  
Always press F2 to save any changes!  
Video setting Menu  
Allows you to adjust video settings individually for  
every port:  
Further available direct hotkey commands:  
Gain: specify level of gain. (00 ~ 50)  
Equ: specify level of equalization. (00 ~ 50)  
Command  
(Cursor up) /  
Action  
Select next higher/lower port  
(Cursor down)  
Go to Main/Video setting, and then begin to adjust  
the video parameters such as gain/equalization.  
Start with equalization to adjust the sharpness and  
shadows followed by gain for the brightness. It may  
be necessary to try several different settings and  
combinations to achieve the best display. Always  
press F2 to save any changes!  
Page Up / Page Down  
H + { Scroll / Num / Caps / ESC / F12 }  
0101 ………… 0832  
T
Z
S
Select next higher/lower bank/KVM switch  
Change primary hotkey  
Bank + port number direct selection  
OSD port info screen on/off  
Remote console on/disabled  
Start Autoscan  
Video Setting Main Menu  
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Section 3  
KVM Switch Operation  
Status Menu  
This status page shows information for all  
daisy chained KVM Switches: Firmware  
version, KVM Switch PCB model and max.  
number of ports. Select one bank and press  
Enter to access the status pages of the Cat.5  
computer modules connected to that KVM  
Switch.  
Section 4  
Intentionally left empty  
For future use  
Computer Module Status Submenu  
Use this page to check the firmware version of  
the Cat.5 Computer Modules attached to a  
selected KVM Switch (i.e. 120208 shown here  
is the FW version of the KVM Switch), and  
perform manual FW upgrades. To do a  
manual FW upgrade of individual Cat.5  
computer modules, just select the module to  
be upgraded and press Enter to confirm the  
automatic upgrade. During the upgrade  
process a download bar will appear indicating  
the progress of the upgrade. In addition you  
can alternatively press F4 to toggle between  
manual and auto (for all Cat.5 modules  
connected to this KVM Switch) upgrade mode.  
More detailed information is provided with the  
Firmware upgrade files.  
Status Menu  
Section 5  
Computer Module Status Submenu  
IP Access Configuration &  
Operation  
Firmware Update  
Use the supplied Firmware update cable to connect between the Daisy Chain In port of the  
KVM switch and the DB9 RS-232 port on your computer.  
3.4. Troubleshooting  
Before calling technical support, please try the following steps for easy troubleshooting.  
Q1. My keyboard and/or mouse are locked up. What can I do for troubleshooting without  
rebooting the computer and/or KVM?  
A1. First, unplug the console keyboard and mouse for a few seconds and plug them back in.  
This will re-initialize the console keyboard and mouse, in case an initialization failure of the  
console keyboard and mouse has happened. If this doesn't work, unplug the computer modules  
PS/2 or USB connections from the computer for few seconds and plug it in again - alternatively  
plug the USB connector into to a different USB port. If it is PS2, always connect the mouse  
connection first, then the keyboard connection. This should bring back the computer module if  
only re-initialization is required. If any of the above does not help then you may have to reboot  
the computer for a complete reset of the computer keyboard and mouse.  
Q2. My monitor stays dark.  
A2. Please check if the computer you want to access is in Standby or power save mode with the  
monitor switched off. If so please wake up the computer in the usual way.  
The contact information for the LINDY technical support teams can be found on the LINDY  
website for each country.  
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Section 5  
IP Access Configuration & Operation  
Section 5  
IP Access Configuration & Operation  
5.0.1. KVM over IP Access Features  
5.1. Configuration  
The IP access module provides remote KVM over IP access to the KVM switch CAT-32. It  
converts all keyboard video and mouse signals and sends them as TCP/IP signals over your  
LAN/WAN connection. The KVM switch CAT-32 IP may be accessed from any computer  
connected to your network and provides full KVM access including BIOS level access to all the  
connected computers.  
The CAT-32 IP’s communication interfaces  
are all based on TCP/IP. The switch comes  
pre-configured with the following IP  
configuration shown here:  
Parameter  
IP auto configuration  
IP-Address  
Net-mask  
Default-Gateway  
Value  
DHCP  
-
255.255.255.0  
none  
Please note that KVM over IP does not operate in a “real time” environment and that some  
degree of time delay will occur due to limiting factors such as available bandwidth and network  
traffic.  
Note: If the DHCP connection fails on boot-up, the CAT-32 IP will not be assigned an IP  
address.  
If this initial configuration does not meet your requirements, the following section describes the  
configuration that is necessary to access the CAT-32 IP for the first time.  
The KVM over IP Access module can be accessed via a simple web browser and via dedicated  
software tools included with the product. It uses secure encrypted sessions and password  
authentication protocols.  
Initial Configuration via a DHCP Server  
Please note that the conversion of video, mouse and keyboard signals requires a certain  
amount of CPU processing time. Transporting large amounts of data over TCP/IP requires a  
high bandwidth connection. Limited bandwidth may restrict or limit the possible screen  
resolutions and colour depths which can be transmitted over your LAN / WAN.  
By default, the CAT-32 IP will try to contact a DHCP server in the subnet to which it is physically  
connected. If a DHCP server is found, it will provide a valid IP address, gateway address and  
subnet mask. If a DHCP server is not available then you will need to assign a fixed IP  
assignment to the MAC address of the IP Access Module. You can find the MAC address  
details on the printed label on the underside of the IP Access module.  
A connection which exhibits limited bandwidth will result in slower mouse reaction and cursor  
control. Also the available screen resolution, colour depth and refresh rates will also be affected.  
Ensure the connection you are using provides adequate bandwidth, some adjustment of screen  
resolution, colour depth and mouse cursor control may have to be made for satisfactory  
operation.  
Before you connect the device to your local subnet, be sure to complete the corresponding  
configuration using the setup tool supplied on the CD ROM. Follow the procedure described on  
the next page (Section 5.2)  
Initial Configuration via a Serial Console  
5.0.2 KVM over IP Access Module Installation  
The CAT-32 IP has a serial line interface (host side)  
for connecting a serial terminal. This connector is  
compliant with the RS232 serial line standard. The  
serial line has to be configured with the parameters  
given in this table:  
Parameter  
Bits/second  
Data bits  
Parity  
Stop bits  
Value  
115200  
8
No  
1
Before you install the IP Access module into the KVM switch ensure all connected computers  
are switched off and the power supply is unplugged. Proceed to unscrew and remove the small  
metal cover on rear of the KVM switch. Carefully slide the module into the slot and secure in  
place with the screw previously removed.  
Flow Control  
None  
When configuring with a serial terminal, reset the CAT-32 IP and immediately press the ESC  
key. You will see some device information and a “=>” prompt. Type config and press the Enter  
key. Wait a few seconds for the configuration information to appear.  
You may now proceed to power up all connected equipment and check for correct operation.  
As you proceed, the following questions will appear on the screen. To accept the default values  
(shown in square brackets below) press the Enter key.  
For the remainder of this manual the CAT-32 KVM switch with installed KVM  
over IP Module will be referred to as CAT-32 IP.  
IP auto configuration (non/dhcp/bootp) [dhcp]:  
IP [192.168.1.22]:  
Net mask [255.255.255.0]:  
Gateway (0.0.0.0 for none) [0.0.0.0]:  
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Section 5  
IP Access Configuration & Operation  
Section 5  
IP Access Configuration & Operation  
Authentication  
5.2 CAT-32 IP Setup Tool  
To adjust the authentication settings, enter your login as a super user and change your  
password.  
MAC Address Detection  
Connect the CAT-32 IP to your computer either via a local network, or via USB. If you use a  
USB connection Windows will detect the CAT-32 IP as a ‘Removable Disk’ and an appropriate  
drive letter will be assigned.  
Super user login  
Enter the login name of the super user. The initial value is "super". All of the characters are  
lower case.  
Start the setup tool from the CD ROM.  
A window opens as shown below:  
Super user password  
Enter the current password for the super user. This initial value is "pass". All of the characters  
are lower case.  
New super user password  
Enter the new password for the super user.  
New password (confirm)  
Re-type the new password for the super user.  
To close the window and accept the changes, press the OK button, otherwise press the Cancel  
button.  
IP Auto Configuration  
With this option, you can specify whether the CAT-32 IP should obtain its network settings from  
a DHCP or BOOTP server. From the drop down list select either DHCP or BOOTP. If you  
select NONE, the IP auto configuration is disabled and you should manually input the following  
network settings:  
IP address  
The IP address the CAT-32 IP uses.  
Net mask  
The net mask of the connected IP subnet.  
Gateway address  
On the upper left corner, the MAC address of the CAT-32 IP is displayed. To re-detect the MAC  
address, press the Refresh Devices button. The displayed MAC address should correspond to  
the printed address shown on the label on the base of the IP module.  
The IP address of the default router for the connected IP subnet. If you do not have a default  
router, enter 0.0.0.0.  
On the lower right corner of the window, there are two buttons: Query Device and Setup  
Device. Press the Query Device button to display the preconfigured values of the network  
configuration. The values are displayed in the text fields located above. If necessary, adjust the  
network settings to your needs. To save the changes enter a user login and a password (see  
Authentication, below) and then press the Setup Device button.  
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Section 5  
IP Access Configuration & Operation  
Section 5  
IP Access Configuration & Operation  
Host System Mouse Settings  
5.3. Keyboard, Mouse and Video Configuration  
The host's operating system obtains various settings from the mouse driver.  
Note: The following limitations do not apply when using USB mice and  
Windows 2000 and higher!  
Between the CAT-32 IP and the host, there are two interfaces available for transmitting  
keyboard and mouse data: USB and PS/2. The correct operation of the remote mouse depends  
on several settings which will be discussed in the following subsections and section 5.7.4.  
Special Mouse Driver  
There are mouse drivers which influence the synchronization process and lead to  
desynchronized mouse pointers. If this happens, make sure you do not use a special vendor-  
specific mouse driver on your host system.  
CAT-32 IP Keyboard Settings  
The CAT-32 IP settings for the host's keyboard type have to be correct in order to make the  
remote keyboard work properly. The settings can be checked using the CAT-32 IP front-end,  
please see section 5.7.4 for details of how to make changes to the keyboard settings.  
Windows XP Mouse Settings  
If using Windows XP, disable the enhance pointer precision setting.  
Active Desktop  
Remote Mouse Settings  
If the Active Desktop feature of Microsoft Windows is enabled, do not use a plain background.  
Instead, use some kind of wallpaper. Alternatively, you could also disable the Active Desktop  
completely.  
Navigate your mouse pointer into the upper left corner of the applet screen and move it back  
and forth slightly. In this way the mouse will be resynchronized. If re-synchronizing fails, disable  
mouse acceleration and repeat the procedure.  
A common problem with KVM devices is the synchronization between the local and remote  
mouse cursors. The CAT-32 IP addresses this problem with an intelligent synchronization  
algorithm. There are two mouse modes available on the CAT-32 IP: Auto mouse speed and  
Fixed mouse speed.  
Auto mouse speed  
Single and Double Mouse Mode  
The automatic mouse speed mode tries to detect the speed and acceleration settings of the  
host system automatically. Speed detection is performed during mouse synchronization. If the  
mouse does not move correctly, there are two ways to re-synchronize the local and remote  
mouse:  
The information above applies to Double Mouse Mode, where both remote and local mouse  
pointers are visible and need to be synchronized. The CAT-32 IP also features another mode -  
Single Mouse Mode, where only the remote mouse pointer is visible. Activate this mode in the  
open Remote Console and click into the window area. The local mouse pointer will be hidden  
and the remote one can be controlled directly. To leave this mode, use the hotkey combination  
[ALT] + [F12] to free the captured local mouse pointer.  
Fast Sync: Fast synchronization is used to correct a temporary, but fixed skew. Choose this  
option using the Remote Console options menu or by pressing the mouse synchronization  
hotkey sequence - [ALT] + [F12]  
Recommended Mouse Settings  
Intelligent Sync: If the fast sync does not work correctly or the mouse settings have been  
changed on the host system, you can use the intelligent resynchronization option. This method  
can be accessed from the Mouse Handling sub menu of the Remote Console Option menu.  
For the different operating systems we can give the following advice...  
MS Windows 2000/2003 (Professional and Server), XP, Vista,  
In general, we recommend the use of a USB mouse. Choose USB without Mouse Sync. For a  
PS/2 mouse choose Auto Mouse Speed.  
For XP, Vista, disable the option called enhance pointer precision or similar in the Control  
Panel.  
Intelligent synchronization requires a correctly adjusted picture. Use the auto adjustment  
function or manual correction in the Video Settings panel to setup the picture. The Sync mouse  
button on top of the Remote Console can behave differently, depending on the current  
state of mouse synchronization. Usually pressing this button leads to a fast sync, except in  
situations where the KVM port or the video mode was recently changed.  
SUN Solaris  
Adjust the mouse settings either via xset m 1 or use the CDE Control Panel to set the mouse to  
1:1, no acceleration. As an alternative you may also use the Single Mouse Mode.  
Tip: When first started, if the local mouse pointer is not synchronized with the remote mouse  
pointer, click the Auto Adjust Button once. If the mouse is still not synchronized select  
Intelligent Sync from the Mouse Handling sub menu of the Remote Console Option menu.  
MAC OS X  
We recommend using the Single Mouse Mode.  
Video Modes  
Fixed mouse speed  
This mode just translates the mouse movements from the Remote Console in a way that one  
pixel move will lead to ‘n’ pixel moves on the remote system. This parameter ‘n’ is adjustable.  
However, it should be noted that this works only when mouse acceleration is turned off on the  
remote system.  
The CAT-32 IP switch recognizes a limited number of common video modes. When running  
X11 on the host system, please do not use any custom mode lines with special video modes. If  
you do, the CAT-32 IP switch may not be able to detect them. We recommend using any of the  
standard VESA video modes instead.  
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5.4. Usage  
5.5. Logging In  
Prerequisites  
Login to the CAT-32 IP  
Launch your web browser. Direct it to the address of your CAT-32 IP which you configured  
during the installation process. The address used might be a plain IP address or a host and  
domain name if you have given your CAT-32 IP switch a symbolic name in the DNS.  
The CAT-32 IP features an embedded operating system offering a variety of standardized  
interfaces. This section will describe these interfaces, and the way to use them in a more  
detailed manner. The interfaces are accessed using the TCP/IP protocol family.  
Example: Type the following in the address line of your browser when establishing an  
unsecured connection:  
The following interfaces are supported:  
Telnet  
A standard Telnet client can be used to access an arbitrary device connected to the CAT-32  
IP’s serial port via a terminal.  
When using a secure connection, type in:  
HTTP/HTTPS  
Full access is provided by the embedded web server. The CAT-32 IP switch environment can  
be entirely managed using a standard web browser. You can access the CAT-32 IP using the  
insecure HTTP protocol, or using the encrypted HTTPS protocol. Whenever possible, use  
HTTPS.  
This will lead you to the CAT-32 IP login page as shown below:  
The primary interface of the CAT-32 IP is the HTTP interface. This is covered extensively in this  
section. Other interfaces are addressed in the relevant subsections.  
In order to use the Remote Console window of your managed host system, the browser must  
feature Java Runtime Environment version 1.1 or higher support. If the browser has no Java  
support (such as on a small handheld device), you can still maintain your remote host system  
using the administration forms displayed by the browser itself.  
Important: We recommend you install the latest version of Sun’s  
Java Virtual Machine which can be downloaded from the  
following web site:  
The CAT-32 IP has a built-in super user account that has all the permissions enabled to  
administrate your CAT-32 IP switch:  
Login name super (factory default)  
For a non-secure connection to the CAT-32 IP, we recommend the following browsers:  
Password  
pass (factory default)  
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher  
Netscape Navigator 7.0 or Mozilla 1.6  
Please note: Your web browser has to accept cookies, or else login is not possible.  
Note: The user “super” is not allowed to login via the serial interface of the IP-KVM switch.  
In order to access the remote host system using a securely encrypted connection, you need a  
browser that supports the HTTPS protocol. Strong security is only assured by using a key  
length of at least 128 Bit. Some older browsers do not have a strong 128 Bit encryption  
algorithm.  
Please make sure you change the super user password immediately after you have installed  
and accessed your CAT-32 IP for the first time. Not changing the password for the super user is  
a severe security risk and could result in unauthorized access to the switch and to the host  
system(s) to which it is connected.  
Technological progress  
The KVM over IP Module, its software and firmware are subject to technological progress  
and are being continuously upgraded accordingly. Therefore minor changes compared to  
the descriptions in this manual may be found, especially for the design of the screens and  
menus.  
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The Remote Console is the redirected screen, keyboard and mouse of the remote host system  
that the CAT-32 IP switch controls. Selecting this button opens the Remote Console Main  
Window.  
5.6. Navigation  
Once logged into the CAT-32 IP successfully, the main page appears. This page consists of  
three parts; each of them contains specific information. The buttons in the upper area allow you  
to navigate within the front end. The lower left area contains a navigation bar and allows you to  
switch between the different sections of the CAT-32 IP. Within the main area, task-specific  
information is displayed.  
The Remote Console window is a Java Applet that establishes its own TCP connection to the  
CAT-32 IP. The protocol that runs over this connection is neither HTTP nor HTTPS, but RFB  
(Remote Frame Buffer Protocol). RFB needs to establish a connection to port number 443. Your  
local network environment has to allow this connection to be made, i.e. your firewall and, if you  
have a private internal network, your NAT (Network Address Translation) settings have to be  
configured accordingly.  
If the CAT-32 IP is connected to your local network environment and your connection to the  
Internet is available using a proxy server only, without NAT being configured, the Remote  
Console is very unlikely to be able to establish a connection. This is because today's web  
proxies are not capable of relaying the RFB protocol.  
If you experience problems, please consult your network administrator in order to provide an  
appropriate network environment.  
Remote Console Main Window  
Return to the main page of the CAT-32 IP  
Logout from the CAT-32 IP  
This link logs out the current user and presents a new login screen. Please note that an  
automatic logout will be performed if there is no activity for half an hour. Clicking one of the links  
will bring you back to the login screen.  
Starting the Remote Console opens an additional window. It displays the screen content of the  
currently selected computer connected to the CAT-32 IP. The Remote Console will behave in  
exactly the same way as if you were using the local console. You can use the CAT-32 IP  
keyboard hotkeys to switch between computers, activate the OSD etc., as well as control the  
currently selected computer. However, be aware that the host system will react to keyboard and  
mouse actions with a slight delay.  
Access the Remote Console  
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Note: Your local keyboard changes its keyboard layout according to the remote host system. If  
you use a German administration system and your host system uses a US English keyboard  
layout for instance, some special keys on the German keyboard will not work as expected.  
Instead, the keys will result in their US English counterpart. You can circumvent such problems  
by adjusting the keyboard of your remote system to the same mapping as your local one.  
Options  
Opens the Options menu. A short description of the each of the options follows:  
Monitor Only  
Toggles the ‘Monitor only’ filter on or off. If the filter is switched on, no remote console  
interaction is possible but monitoring is.  
The Remote Console window always tries to show the remote screen with its optimal size. That  
means it will adapt its size to the size of the remote screen initially and after the screen  
resolution of the remote screen has been changed. However, you can always resize the  
Remote Console window in your local window system as usual.  
Exclusive Access  
If a user has the appropriate permission, he can force the Remote Consoles of all other users to  
close. No one can open the Remote Console at the same time again until this user disables the  
exclusive access, or logs off.  
Remote Console Control Bar  
The upper part of the Remote Console window contains a control bar. Using its elements you  
can see the state of the Remote Console and influence the local Remote Console settings. A  
description for each control follows.  
A change in the access mode is also visible in the status line indicated by this icon.  
Scaling  
Allows you to scale down the Remote Console. You can still use both mouse and keyboard;  
however the scaling algorithm will not preserve all display details.  
Mouse Handling  
The submenu for mouse handling offers two options for synchronizing the local and the remote  
mouse pointer.  
Ctrl+Alt+Delete  
Sends the ‘Control Alt Delete’ key combination to the remote system  
Fast Sync  
The fast synchronization is used to correct a temporary, but fixed skew.  
Auto Adjust button  
If the video display is poor quality or distorted in some way, click this button and wait a few  
seconds while the CAT-32 IP tries to adjust itself for the best possible video quality.  
Intelligent Sync  
Use this option if the fast sync does not work or the mouse settings have  
been changed on the host system  
Sync mouse  
Note: This method takes more time than fast sync and requires a correctly  
adjusted picture. Use the auto adjustment function or the manual correction in  
the Video Settings panel to setup the picture.  
Activates the mouse synchronization process. Choose this option in order to synchronize the  
local AND remote mouse cursors. This is especially necessary when using accelerated mouse  
settings on the host system. In general, there is no need to change mouse settings on the host.  
Local Cursor  
Offers a list of different cursor shapes to choose from for the local mouse pointer. The selected  
shape will be saved for the current user and activated the next time this user opens the Remote  
Console. The number of available shapes depends on the Java Virtual Machine; a version of  
1.2 or higher offers the full list.  
Single/Double mouse mode  
Switches between the Single Mouse Mode (where only the remote mouse pointer is visible) and  
the Double Mouse Mode (where remote and local mouse pointers are visible) Single mouse  
mode is only available if using SUN JVM 1.3 or higher.  
Video Settings  
Opens a panel for changing the CAT-32 IP video settings. The CAT-32 IP features two different  
dialogs, which influence the video settings:  
Tip: When in single mouse mode use the hotkey combination [ALT] + [F12] to release  
mouse control and access the menus etc.  
Video Settings in the KVM section in the front end menu:  
The Noise Filter option defines how the CAT-32 IP reacts to small changes in the video input  
signal. A large filter setting needs less network traffic and leads to a faster video display, but  
small changes in some display regions may not be recognized immediately. A small filter  
displays all changes instantly but may lead to a constant amount of network traffic even if  
display content is not really changing (depending on the quality of the video input signal). All in  
all the default setting should be suitable for most situations.  
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Video Settings through the remote console:  
Undo Changes  
Restore last settings  
Soft Keyboard  
Opens up the sub-menu for the Soft-Keyboard:  
Show  
Pops up the Soft-Keyboard. The Soft-Keyboard is necessary in case your host system runs a  
completely different language and country mapping than your administration machine.  
Brightness  
Controls the brightness of the picture  
Mapping  
Contrast  
Used for choosing the language and country mapping of the Soft-Keyboard.  
Controls the contrast of the picture  
Local Keyboard  
Clock  
Used to change the language mapping of your browser running the Remote Console Applet.  
Normally, the applet determines the correct value automatically. However, depending on your  
particular KVM and your browser settings this is not always possible. A typical example is a  
German localized system that uses a US-English keyboard mapping. In this case you must  
manually change the local keyboard setting to the correct language.  
Defines the horizontal frequency for a video line and depends on the video mode. Different  
video card types may require different values here. The default settings in conjunction with the  
auto adjustment procedure should be adequate for most common configurations. If the picture  
quality is still bad after auto adjustment you may change this setting together with the sampling  
phase to achieve a better quality.  
Hotkeys  
Phase  
Opens a list of previously defined hotkeys. Choose one entry; the command will be sent to the  
host system.  
Defines the phase for video sampling; used to control the display quality together with the  
setting for sampling clock.  
A confirmation dialog can be added that will be  
displayed before sending the selected command  
to the remote host. Select OK to perform the  
command on the remote host.  
Horizontal Offset  
Use the left and right buttons to move the picture in a horizontal direction  
Vertical Offset  
Use the left and right buttons to move the picture in a vertical direction  
Reset this Mode  
Reset mode specific settings to the factory-made defaults.  
Reset all Modes  
Reset all settings to the factory-made defaults.  
Save Changes  
Save changes permanently  
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Remote Console Status Line  
Status line  
Shows both console and the connection state. The size of the remote screen is displayed. The  
example below was taken from a Remote Console with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. The  
value in brackets describes the connection to the Remote Console. Norm means a standard  
connection without encryption, SSL indicates a secure connection.  
5.7. Menu Options  
Technological progress  
The KVM over IP Module and its software and firmware are subject to technological  
progress and are being continuously upgraded accordingly. Therefore minor changes  
compared to the descriptions in this manual may be found, especially for the design of the  
screens and menus.  
5.7.1. Remote Control  
KVM Console  
Furthermore, both the incoming (In :) and the outgoing (Out :) network traffic are visible (in  
kb/s). If compressed encoding is enabled, a value in brackets displays the compressed transfer  
rate.  
For more information about Monitor Only and Exclusive Access settings, see the relevant  
section 5.7.4.  
To open the KVM console, click either the menu entry on the left or on the console picture on  
the right. To refresh the picture, click on the Refresh button.  
Remote Power  
Future firmware updates will allow you to control external RS232 controlled power control  
distribution units. Please contact LINDY for further information regarding compatibility,  
connection and configuration of both LINDY and third party power control distribution units.  
Should you wish to connect a remote power outlet then LINDY would recommend you to use IP  
managed power strips that can be found in the network section of the LINDY website, i.e.  
LINDY No. 32657, 32658, 32656, 32654, 32653, 32414, 32415  
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The following list shows the command mode syntax and usage.  
Telnet Console  
Help  
Displays the list of possible commands  
Cls  
Clears the screen  
Quit  
Exits the current session and disconnects from the client  
Version  
Displays the release information  
Terminal  
Starts the terminal pass-through mode for the serial port. The key sequence ‘esc exit’ switches  
back to the command mode.  
The CAT-32 IP firmware features a Telnet server that enables a user to connect via a standard  
Telnet client. If the Telnet program is using a VT 100, VT 102 or VT 220 terminal or appropriate  
emulation, it is even possible to perform a console redirection, as long as the CAT-32 IP host is  
using a text mode screen resolution.  
Connecting to the CAT-32 IP is done as usual and as required by the Telnet client, for instance  
in a UNIX shell:  
telnet 192.168.1.22  
Replace the IP address by the one that is actually assigned to the CAT-32 IP. This will prompt  
for the username and password in order to log into the device. The credentials that need to be  
entered for authentication are identical to those of the web interface. That means the user  
management of the Telnet interface is entirely controlled with the appropriate functions of the  
web interface.  
Once you have successfully logged into the CAT-32 IP a command line will be presented and  
you can enter management commands directly.  
In general, the Telnet interface supports two operation modes: the command line mode and the  
terminal mode. The command line mode is used to control or display some parameters. In  
terminal mode the pass-through access to serial port 1 is activated (if the serial settings were  
made accordingly). All inputs are redirected to the device on serial port 1 and its answers are  
displayed on the Telnet interface.  
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5.7.2. Virtual Media  
Windows users should use the tool, RawWrite for  
Windows, which is included on the supplied CD.  
One of the computers connected to the CAT-32 IP can also be set up for remote mass storage  
via a USB connection. Files can be uploaded to the switch, which the host computer ‘sees’ as  
virtual drives. This means the remote operator can remotely install software, drivers etc. without  
the need to be sat in front of the host computer.  
Launch RawWrite, you will see the window  
opposite:  
Insert your floppy disk into your floppy drive. Click  
the Read tab and then click on  
Floppy Disk  
Select a name and destination for the floppy image  
file and click the Read button. As the image is  
written, you will see the progress as a percentage  
figure in the bottom left hand corner.  
When the image has been written you can upload it  
to the CAT-32 IP.  
Uploading a Floppy Image  
Click the Browse button and navigate to  
the location of the image file, then click  
the Upload button.  
After the image has uploaded you will see the dialog below:  
Follow the steps below to upload a virtual floppy image to the CAT-32 IP and create a virtual  
floppy drive on the host system.  
Create a Floppy Image  
First, on your client PC you must create an image of your floppy disk which can be uploaded to  
the CAT-32 IP’s built in memory.  
UNIX and UNIX-like OS  
To create an image file, make use of dd. This is one of the original UNIX utilities and is included  
in every UNIX-like OS (UNIX, Sun Solaris, and Linux).  
A virtual floppy drive will be installed on the host system and the image will be downloaded to  
the virtual floppy drive from the CAT-32 IP. You can access the virtual floppy drive in the same  
way you would a regular drive.  
To create a floppy image file copy the contents of a floppy to a file. You can use the following  
command:  
You can download the image from the CAT-32 IP to your remote system by clicking the  
Download button.  
dd [ if=/dev/fd0 ] [ of=/tmp/floppy.image ]  
Clicking Discard removes the virtual floppy image from the CAT-32 IP and from the hosts  
system.  
dd reads the entire disc from the device /dev/fd0 and saves the output in the specified output  
file /tmp/floppy.image. Adjust both parameters exactly to your needs (input device etc.)  
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Create a CD-ROM/ISO Image  
To create the image file, use your favorite CD  
imaging tool. Copy the whole contents of the disc  
into one single image file on your hard disk.  
For example, with ‘Nero’ choose ‘Copy and  
Backup’. Then, navigate to the ‘Copy Disc’  
section. Select the CD ROM or DVD drive you  
would like to create an image from. Specify the  
filename of the image, and save the CD ROM  
content in that file.  
Example:  
1. Create a CD image and name it image.iso  
2. Create a folder on your client PC and name it  
Test. Copy the file image.iso to the folder  
Test.  
3. Now you need to ‘share’ this folder. Right click  
on the folder and select the option Sharing  
and Security. Select Share this folder and  
ensure the Share Name is set to Test. Click  
Permissions to set permissions for users who  
access this folder, according to your  
requirements. Click Apply then OK to  
complete.  
Follow the procedure below to create a CD-ROM image which can be accessed by the host  
system via the CAT-32 IP. The image file must be an ISO file format!  
First, on your client PC you must create an image of your CD which can be accessed by the  
host system.  
4. Next you need to mount the image via a  
Windows Share. In the CAT-32 IP menu on  
the left hand side of the browser select Virtual  
Media and from the sub menu select CD-  
ROM Image.  
UNIX and UNIX-like OS  
To create an image file, make use of dd. This is one of the original UNIX utilities and is included  
in every UNIX-like OS (UNIX, Sun Solaris, and Linux).  
To create a CD-ROM image file, copy the contents of the CD-ROM to a file. You can use the  
following command:  
5. Input the following parameters:  
dd [ if=/dev/cdrom ] [ of=/tmp/cdrom.image ]  
Share host:  
Share name:  
Path to image:  
User:  
Enter the IP address of your Console PC here (e.g. 192.168.2.103)  
Test  
(The share name of the previously created folder)  
(the name of the CD image)  
dd reads the entire disc from the device /dev/cdrom, and saves the output in the specified  
output file /tmp/cdrom.image. Adjust both parameters exactly to your needs (input device etc.).  
image.iso  
super  
pass  
(Your user name, the default is super)  
(Your password, the default is pass)  
Password:  
6. Click Set  
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7. You will see the dialog below detailing the active image:  
Drive Redirection  
8. Click Reactivate. Access the console window and you will see that another CD drive has  
been installed on the host computer. This is the virtual drive you have just set up. You can  
access the uploaded CD image as though it were a regular CD. Click Unset to remove the  
image.  
The Drive Redirection feature allows the host system to access the CD-Rom drives, hard drives,  
floppy drives etc. on your client PC.  
To use this feature you need the Drive Redirection Tool which is part of the KVM Vision Viewer  
application included on the supplied CD.  
SAMBA  
If you would like to access the share via SAMBA, SAMBA must be set up properly. You may  
either edit the SAMBA configuration file /etc/samba/smb.conf, or use the Samba Web  
Administration Tool (SWAT) or WebMin to set the correct parameters.  
1. To set up Drive Redirection, first install KVM Vision Viewer. After installation launch the  
application:  
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2. Click on the Search for new devices icon -  
The CAT-32 IP will be detected as an  
1. Choose the drive you wish to redirect from the  
drop-down list. Enter your user name and  
password and click OK.  
Unconfigured device and its MAC address will be displayed in the left panel. Double click  
on the MAC address to launch the Device Configuration Wizard.  
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. You will be asked to input your user name (default is  
super) and password (default is pass).  
Warning: Please be aware that if Allow  
Write Support is selected, data on the  
shared media may be lost!  
2. Access the host computer from the Remote Console window. You will see that the  
redirected drive will now be shown in Windows Explorer:  
4. Continue with the Wizard until the device is correctly configured. Once the configuration is  
complete, select Redirect Local Drive from the Device menu:  
IMPORTANT  
1. Drive Redirection is only possible with Windows 2000 and later versions.  
2. Drive Redirection works on a low SCSI level. The SCSI protocol cannot recognize  
partitions; therefore the whole drive selected will be shared instead of any  
particular partition.  
Options  
This option allows you to disable the mass storage emulation (and hide the virtual drive) if no  
image file is currently loaded. To set this option, press the button Apply.  
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5.7.3. User Management  
Users And Groups  
The CAT-32 IP comes with 2 pre-configured user accounts that have fixed permissions. The  
super account has all possible rights to configure the device and to use all functions. The user  
account has only the permission to open and use the Remote Console. The default password  
for both accounts is "pass". Ensure you change the passwords as soon as you have installed  
and accessed the CAT-32 IP for the first time.  
Change Password  
To change your password, enter the new password in the upper entry field. Retype the  
password in the lower field. Click Apply to submit your changes.  
While the user account never sees the following options, the super account can change the  
name and password for both accounts.  
Existing users  
Select an existing user for modification. Once a user has been selected, click the lookup button  
to see the user information.  
New User name  
The new user name for the selected account.  
Password  
The password for the login name. It must be at least four characters long.  
Confirm password  
Confirmation of the above password.  
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5.7.4. KVM Settings  
Allows adjustment of both compression rate and colour depth individually. Depending on the  
selected compression rate the data stream between the CAT-32 IP and the Remote Console  
will be compressed in order to save bandwidth. Since high compression rates are very time  
consuming, they should not be used when several users are accessing the CAT-32 IP  
simultaneously.  
User Console  
The following settings are user specific. This means the super user can customize these  
settings for individual users separately. Changing the settings for one user does not affect the  
settings for the other users.  
The standard colour depth is 16 bit (65536 colours). The other colour depths are intended for  
slower network connections in order to allow a faster transmission of data. Therefore  
compression level 0 (no compression) uses only 16 bit colour depth. At lower bandwidths only 4  
bit (16 colours) and 2 bit (4 grey scales) are recommended for typical desktop interfaces. Photo-  
like pictures have best results with 4 bit (16 grey scales). 1 Bit colour depth (black/white) should  
only be used for extremely slow network connections.  
Remote Console Type  
Specifies, which Remote Console Viewer to use.  
Default Java-VM  
Uses the default Java Virtual Machine of your Browser. This may be the Microsoft JVM for  
Internet Explorer or the Sun JVM if it is configured this way. Use of the Sun JVM may also be  
forced (see below).  
User select Unit  
This box displays the user ID for which the values are shown and for which the changes will  
take effect. You may change the settings of other users if you have the necessary access rights.  
Transmission Encoding  
The Transmission Encoding setting allows changing the image-encoding algorithm that is used  
to transmit the video data to the Remote Console window. It is possible to optimize the speed of  
the remote screen depending on the number of users working at the same time and the  
bandwidth of the connection line (Modem, ISDN, DSL, LAN, etc.).  
Automatic detection  
The encoding and the compression level are determined automatically from the available  
bandwidth and the current content of the video image.  
Pre-configured  
The pre-configured settings deliver the best result because of optimized adjustment of  
compression and colour depth for the indicated network speed.  
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Keyboard/Mouse  
Sun Microsystems Java Browser Plug-in  
Instructs the web browser of your administration system to use Sun’s JVM. The JVM in the  
browser is used to run the code for the Remote Console window which is actually a Java  
Applet. If you check this box for the first time on your administration system and the appropriate  
Java plug-in is not already installed on your system, it will be downloaded and installed  
automatically. However, in order to make the installation possible, you still need to answer the  
appropriate dialogs with yes. The download size is around 11MB. The advantage of  
downloading Sun's JVM is in providing a stable and identical Java Virtual Machine across  
different platforms. The Remote Console software is optimized for Sun JVM versions and offers  
wider range of functionality when run with JVM.  
Miscellaneous Remote Console Settings  
Start in Monitor Mode Sets the initial value for the monitor mode. By default the  
monitor mode is off. In case you switch it on, the Remote Console window will be  
started in a read only mode.  
Start in Exclusive Access Mode Enables the exclusive access mode  
immediately at Remote Console startup. This forces the Remote Consoles of all  
other users to close. No one can open the Remote Console at the same time  
again until this user disables the exclusive access or logs off.  
Mouse hotkey  
Allows the user to specify a hotkey combination which starts either the mouse synchronization  
process if pressed in the Remote Console or is used to leave the single mouse mode.  
Remote Console Button Keys  
This allows simulating keystrokes on the remote system that cannot be generated locally. The  
reason for this might be a missing key or the fact that the local operating system of the Remote  
Console is unconditionally catching this keystroke already. Typical examples are  
Control+Alt+Delete in Windows and DOS, which is always caught, or Control+Backspace on  
Linux for terminating the X-Server. The syntax to define a new Button Key is as follows:  
Host Interface  
Enables the interface the mouse is connected to. You can choose between Auto for automatic  
detection, USB for a USB mouse, or PS/2 for a PS/2 mouse.  
Note: To use the USB and/or PS/2 interface you need the correct cabling between the  
managed host and the managing device. If the managed host has no USB keyboard support  
in the BIOS and you have connected the USB cable only, then you will have no remote  
keyboard access during the boot process of the host. If USB and PS/2 are both connected  
and you selected Auto as host interface, then USB will be selected if available, otherwise it  
will revert to PS/2.  
[confirm] <keycode>[+|-[*]<keycode>]*  
confirm requests confirmation by a dialog box before the key strokes will be sent to the remote  
host.  
keycode is the key to be sent. Multiple key codes can be joined with a plus, or a minus sign.  
The plus sign builds key combinations; all keys will be pressed until a minus sign or the end of  
the combination is encountered. In this case all pressed keys will be released in reversed  
sequence. So the minus sign builds single, separate key presses and releases. The star inserts  
a pause with duration of 100 milliseconds.  
To enable USB remote keyboard access during the boot process of the host, the following  
conditions must be fulfilled:  
the host BIOS must have USB keyboard support  
the USB cable must be connected or must be selected in the Host interface option  
PS/2 Keyboard Model  
Enables a certain keyboard layout. You can choose between Generic 101-Key PC for a  
standard keyboard layout, Generic 104-Key PC for a standard keyboard layout extended by  
three additional windows keys, Generic 106-Key PC for a Japanese keyboard, and Apple  
Macintosh for the Apple Macintosh.  
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USB Mouse Type  
Force Composite Sync (Required for Sun Computers)  
Enables USB mouse type. Choose between MS Windows 2000 or newer for MS Windows  
2000 or Windows XP, or Other Operating Systems for MS Windows NT, Linux, or OS X. In MS  
Windows 2000 or newer mode the remote mouse is always synchronized with the local  
mouse.  
To support signal transmission from a Sun machine, enable this option. If not enabled the  
picture of the remote console will not be visible. To set the options, click Apply.  
5.7.5. Device Settings  
Mouse Speed  
Network  
Auto mouse speed Use this option if the mouse settings on the host use an additional  
acceleration setting. The CAT-32 IP tries to detect the acceleration and speed of the mouse  
during the mouse sync process.  
Fixed mouse speed Use a direct translation of mouse movements between the local and  
the remote pointer.  
The Network Settings panel allows network related parameters to be changed. Each parameter  
will be explained below. Once applied the new network settings will immediately come into  
effect.  
You may also set a fixed scaling which determines the amount the remote mouse pointer is  
moved when the local mouse pointer is moved by one pixel. This option only works when the  
mouse settings on the host are linear. This means that there is no mouse acceleration involved.  
To set the options, click on the Apply button.  
Video  
Note: The initial IP configuration is usually done directly at the host system using the  
special procedure in the beginning of Section 5.  
Changing the network settings of the KVM over IP module might result in losing connection to  
it. In case you change the settings remotely make sure that all the values are correct and you  
still have an option to access the KVM over IP module.  
Miscellaneous Video Settings  
Noise filter  
This option defines how the CAT-32 IP reacts to small changes in the video input signal. A large  
filter setting needs less network traffic and leads to a faster video display, but small changes in  
some display regions may not be recognized immediately. A small filter displays all changes  
instantly but may lead to a constant amount of network traffic even if the display content is not  
really changing (depending on the quality of the video input signal). In general the default  
settings should be suitable for most situations.  
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Dynamic DNS  
IP auto configuration  
With this option you can control if the CAT-32 IP should obtain its network settings from a  
DHCP or BOOTP server. For DHCP, select dhcp, and for BOOTP select bootp. If you choose  
none then IP auto configuration is disabled.  
A freely available Dynamic DNS service (dyndns.org) can be used in the following scenario (see  
illustration below)  
IP address  
IP address in the usual dot notation.  
Subnet Mask  
The net mask of the local network.  
Gateway IP address  
In case the CAT-32 IP is accessible from networks other than the local one, this IP address  
must be set to the local network router's IP address.  
Primary DNS Server IP Address  
IP address of the primary Domain Name Server in dot notation. This option may be left empty;  
however, the CAT-32 IP will not be able to perform name resolution.  
Secondary DNS Server IP Address  
IP address of the secondary Domain Name Server in dot notation. It will be used in case the  
Primary DNS Server cannot be contacted.  
Remote Console and HTTPS port  
Port number at which the CAT-32 IP’s Remote Console server and HTTPS server are listening.  
If left empty the default value will be used.  
HTTP port  
The CAT-32 IP is reachable via the IP address of the DSL router, which is dynamically assigned  
by the provider. Since the administrator does not know the IP address assigned by the provider,  
the CAT-32 IP connects to a special dynamic DNS server in regular intervals and registers its IP  
address there. The administrator may contact this server as well and pick up the same IP  
address belonging to his device.  
Port number at which the CAT-32 IP’s HTTP server is listening. If left empty the default value  
will be used.  
Telnet port  
Port number at which the CAT-32 IP’s Telnet server is listening. If left empty the default value  
will be used.  
The administrator has to register a CAT-32 IP that is supposed to take part in the service with  
the Dynamic DNS Server and assign a certain hostname to it. He will get a nickname and a  
password in return. This account information, together with the hostname, is needed in order to  
determine the IP address of the registered CAT-32 IP.  
Bandwidth limitation  
The maximum network traffic generated through the CAT-32 IP’s Ethernet device. Value in  
Kbit/s.  
You have to perform the following steps in order to enable Dynamic DNS:  
Enable Telnet access  
Set this option to allow access to ARA express using the Telnet Gateway (see the Section  
called Telnet Console)  
Make sure that the LAN interface of the CAT-32 IP is properly configured.  
Open the Dynamic DNS Settings configuration dialog  
Enable Dynamic DNS and change the settings according to your needs (see the next page).  
Disable Setup Protocol  
Enable this option to exclude the CAT-32 IP from the setup protocol.  
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Enable Dynamic DNS  
Enables the Dynamic DNS service. This requires a configured DNS server IP address.  
Dynamic DNS server  
This is the server name where the CAT-32 IP registers itself in regular intervals. At the time of  
writing, this is a fixed setting since only dyndns.org is currently supported.  
Force HTTPS  
If this option is enabled, access to the web front-end is only possible using an HTTPS  
connection. The CAT-32 IP will not listen on the HTTP port for incoming connections.  
Hostname  
This is the hostname of the CAT-32 IP that is provided by the Dynamic DNS Server. (Use the  
whole name including the domain, e.g. testserver.dyndns.org not just the actual hostname).  
KVM encryption  
This option controls the encryption of the RFB protocol. RFB is used by the Remote Console to  
transmit both the screen data to the administrator’s machine and the keyboard and mouse data  
back to the host. If set to "Off" no encryption will be used. If set to "Try", the applet will attempt  
to establish an encrypted connection. If connection establishment fails for any reason an  
unencrypted connection will be used. If set to Force the applet tries to make an encrypted  
connection. An error will be reported if connection establishment fails.  
Username  
You have registered this username during your manual registration with the Dynamic DNS  
Server. Spaces are not allowed in the nickname.  
Password  
The password used during manual registration with the Dynamic DNS Server.  
Check time  
The CAT-32 IP registers itself in the Dynamic DNS server at this time.  
Check interval  
This is the interval for reporting again to the Dynamic DNS server by the CAT-32 IP.  
Note: The KVM over IP module has its own independent real time clock. Make sure the time  
setting is correct. (See the Section called Date and Time on page 59)  
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Certificate  
After completing these three steps, the CAT-32 IP has its own certificate that is used to identify  
it to its clients.  
Note: If you destroy the CSR on the KVM over IP module there is no way to get it back! In  
case you deleted it by mistake, you have to repeat the three steps as described previously.  
Common name  
This is the network name of the CAT-32 IP once it is installed in the user's network It is identical  
to the name that is used to access the CAT-32 IP with a web browser (without the “ http:// ”  
prefix). In case the name given here and the actual network name differ, the browser will pop up  
a security warning when the CAT-32 IP is accessed using HTTPS.  
The CAT-32 IP uses the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol for any encrypted network traffic  
between itself and a connected client. During the connection establishment the CAT-32 IP has  
to expose its identity to a client using a cryptographic certificate.  
Organizational unit  
This field is used for specifying to which department within an organization the CAT-32 IP  
belongs.  
This certificate and the underlying secret key is the same for all CAT-32 IP units and certainly  
will not match the network configuration that will be applied to the CAT-32 IP by its user. The  
certificate's underlying secret key is also used for securing the SSL handshake. Hence, this is a  
security risk (but far better than no encryption at all).  
Organization  
The name of the organization to which the CAT-32 IP belongs.  
Locality/City  
The city where the organization is located.  
However, it is possible to generate and install a new certificate that is unique for a particular  
CAT-32 IP. In order to do this, the CAT-32 IP is able to generate a new cryptographic key and  
the associated Certificate Signing Request (CSR) that needs to be certified by a certification  
authority (CA). A certification authority verifies that you are the person you claim you are, and  
signs and issues a SSL certificate to you.  
State/Province  
The state or province where the organization is located.  
The following steps are necessary to create and install an SSL certificate for the CAT-32 IP:  
Country (ISO code)  
The country where the organization is located. This is the two-letter ISO code, e.g. DE for  
Germany, or US for the USA.  
1. Create an SSL Certificate Signing Request using the panel shown in the screen shot  
above. You need to fill out a number of fields that are explained on the next page. Once  
this is done, click on the Create button to initiate the Certificate Signing Request  
generation. The CSR can be downloaded to your administration machine with the  
Download CSR button (see the illustration on the next page).  
2. Send the saved CSR to a CA for certification. You will get the new certificate from the CA  
after a more or less complicated traditional authentication process (depending on the  
CA).  
Challenge Password  
Some certification authorities require a challenge password to authorize later changes on the  
certificate (e.g. revocation of the certificate). The minimal length of this password is 4  
characters.  
3. Upload the certificate to the CAT-32 IP switch using the Upload button.  
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Confirm Challenge Password  
Confirmation of the Challenge Password  
Email  
The email address of a contact person that is responsible for the CAT-32 IP and its security.  
Key length  
This is the length of the generated key in bits. 1024 bits are sufficient for most cases. Longer  
keys may result in slower response time by the CAT-32 IP during connection establishment.  
The CAT-32 IP Serial Settings allow you to specify what device is connected to the serial port  
and how to use it.  
Configuration or console login  
Do not use the serial port for any special function; use it only for the initial configuration  
Modem  
The CAT-32 IP offers remote access using a telephone line in addition to the standard access  
over the built-in Ethernet adapter. The modem needs to be connected to the serial interface of  
the CAT-32 IP.  
Connecting to the CAT-32 IP using a telephone line allows you to set up a dedicated point-to-  
point connection from your console computer to the CAT-32 IP. In other words, the CAT-32 IP  
acts as an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to which you can dial in. The connection is  
established using the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). Before you connect to the CAT-32 IP,  
make sure you configure your console computer accordingly. For instance, on Windows based  
operating systems you can configure a dial-up network connection, which defaults to the right  
settings like PPP.  
The Modem Settings panel allows you to configure remote access to the CAT-32 IP using a  
modem. The meaning of each parameter will be described below. The modem settings are part  
of the serial settings panel.  
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Date And Time  
Serial line speed  
The speed the CAT-32 IP is communicating with the modem. Most modems available today  
will support the default value of 115200 bps. In case you are using an old modem and  
discovering problems try to lower this speed.  
Modem Init String  
The initialization string used by the CAT-32 IP to initialize the modem. The default value will  
work with all modern standard modems directly connected to a telephone line. In case you  
have a special modem or the modem is connected to a local telephone switch that requires  
a special dial sequence in order to establish a connection to the public telephone network,  
you can change this setting by entering a new string. Refer to your modem’s manual about  
the AT command syntax.  
Modem server IP address  
This IP address will be assigned to the CAT-32 IP during the PPP handshake. Since it is a  
point-to-point IP connection virtually every IP address is possible but you must make sure, it  
is not interfering with the IP settings of the CAT-32 IP and your console computer. The  
default value will work in most cases.  
Modem client IP address  
This IP address will be assigned to your console computer during the PPP handshake.  
Since it is a point-to-point IP connection virtually every IP address is possible but you must  
make sure, it is not interfering with the IP settings of the CAT-32 IP switch and your console  
computer. The default value will work in most cases.  
Pass-through access to serial port via Telnet  
Using this option, it is possible to connect an arbitrary device to the serial port and access it  
(assuming it provides terminal support) via Telnet. Select the appropriate options for the serial  
port and use the Telnet Console, or a standard Telnet client to connect to the CAT-32 IP.  
Here you can set the internal real-time clock of the CAT-32 IP. You can adjust the clock  
manually or use an NTP timeserver. Without a timeserver your time setting will be lost if the  
CAT-32 IP is powered down for more than a few minutes. To avoid this, you can use an NTP  
timeserver which sets up the internal clock automatically to the current UTC time. Because the  
NTP server time is always UTC, there is a setting that allows you to set up a static offset to get  
your local time.  
Note: The KVM over IP module does not adjust to daylight saving time automatically. So you  
have to set up the UTC offset according to the local conventions of your country.  
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SMTP Logging enabled  
Event Log  
With this option, the CAT-32 IP is able to send Emails to an address given by the Email address  
text field in the Event Log Settings. These mails contain the same description strings as the  
internal log file and the mail subject is filled with the event group of the occurred log event. In  
order to use this log destination you have to specify an SMTP server that has to be reachable  
from the CAT-32 IP and that needs no authentication at all (<serverip>:<port>).  
SNMP Logging enabled  
If this is activated, the CAT-32 IP sends an SNMP trap to a specified destination IP address  
every time a log event occurs. If the receiver requires a community string, you can set it in the  
appropriate text field. Most of the event traps only contain one descriptive string with all  
information about the log event. Only authentication and host power events have a trap class  
that consists of several fields with detailed information about the occurred event. To receive  
these SNMP traps, any SNMP trap listener may be used.  
Warning In contrast to the internal log file on the CAT-32 IP, the size of the NFS log file is not  
limited. Every log event will be appended to the end of the file so it grows continuously, so you  
may have to delete it or move it from time to time.  
Important events like a login failure or a firmware update are logged to a selection of logging  
destinations. Each of those events belongs to an event group, which can be activated  
separately.  
In the Event Log Settings you can choose how many log entries are shown on each page.  
Furthermore, you can clear the log file here.  
List logging enabled  
The common way to log events is to use the internal log list of the CAT-32 IP. To show the log  
list, click on Event Log on the Maintenance page.  
Since the CAT-32 IP’s system memory is used to save all the information, the maximum number  
of possible log list entries is restricted to 1000 events. Every entry that exceeds this limit  
overrides the oldest one.  
Note: If the reset button on the HTML front end is used to restart the KVM over IP module all  
logging information is saved permanently and is available after the module has been started.  
If the KVM over IP module loses power or a hard reset is performed, all logging data will be  
lost. To avoid this, use one of the log methods described below.  
NFS Logging enabled  
Defines an NFS server to write all logging data to a file that is located there. To write logging  
data from multiple CAT-32 IP units to only one NFS share, you have to define a file name that is  
unique for each device. When you change the NFS settings and press Apply, the NFS share  
will be mounted immediately. That means, the NFS share and the NFS server must be filled  
with valid sources or you will get an error.  
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Event Log  
5.7.6. Maintenance  
Displays the log list including the events that are logged by the CAT-32 IP.  
Device Information  
This section contains a summary showing various information about the CAT-32 IP and its  
current firmware. It also allows you to reset the unit.  
Update Firmware  
The CAT-32 IP is a complete standalone computer. The software it runs is called the firmware.  
The firmware of the CAT-32 IP can be updated remotely in order to install new functionality or  
special features.  
View the data file for support  
Allows you to download the CAT-32 IP data file with specific support information. This is an  
XML file with certain customized support information like the serial number etc. You can send  
this information if you contact LINDY technical support. It may help us solve any problems.  
Connected Users  
The example below displays the CAT-32 IP activity. From left to right the connected user(s), its  
IP address (from which host the user comes from) and its activity status is displayed. RC means  
that the Remote Console is open. If the Remote Console is opened in exclusive mode the term  
(exclusive) is added. For more information about this option see the section called Remote  
Console Control Bar.  
To display the user activity, the  
last column contains either the  
term active for an active user  
or 20 min idle for a user who  
is inactive for a certain amount  
of time.  
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New firmware updates are provided as a binary file which can be sent to you by email. Please  
contact LINDY Technical Support team in your preferred country should you need to update  
your firmware. Please note that an error during a firmware update may cause damage to the  
unit, therefore a firmware update should only be performed if it is really necessary.  
This section allows you to reset specific parts of the device. This involves the keyboard and  
mouse, the video engine and the CAT-32 IP itself.  
Updating the firmware is a four stage process:  
1. The new firmware file is uploaded to the CAT-32 IP. In order to do this you need to select  
the file on your local system using the Browse button on the Upload Firmware panel. Once  
the firmware file has been uploaded it is checked whether it is a valid firmware file and  
whether there were any transmission errors. In case of any error the Upload Firmware  
function will be aborted.  
2. If everything went well you will see the Update Firmware panel. The panel shows you the  
version number of the currently running firmware and the version number of the uploaded  
firmware. Pressing the Update button will replace the old version with the new one.  
3. After the firmware has been stored, the CAT-32 IP will automatically reset itself. Half a  
minute after the reset the CAT-32 IP will run with the new firmware version and should be  
accessible. However, you will be required to login once again.  
4. Once you have logged in we recommend you delete the Temporary Internet Files from  
your browser to ensure that the appearance of the web interface is correct. To do this in  
Internet Explorer, select:  
Tools > Internet Options > General > Delete Files  
Tick the check box: Delete all offline content, and click OK  
Note: The firmware update process and consistency check means that making a mistake  
when updating the firmware is very unlikely. However, we recommend only experienced  
users or administrators should perform the firmware update. This process is not reversible  
and may take some minutes. Make sure the Cat-32 IP’s power supply will not be interrupted  
during the update process!  
Resetting the unit itself is mainly needed to activate a newly updated firmware. It will close all  
current connections to the administration console and to the Remote Console.  
The whole process will take about half a minute. Resetting sub devices (e.g. the video engine)  
will take a few seconds only and does not result in connections closing. To reset individual CAT-  
32 IP functionality, click on the Reset button.  
Tip: Should your keyboard fail to operate correctly, in the remote console, after a firmware  
update please use the Reset Keyboard/Mouse option in the Maintenance section.  
Note: Only the super user is allowed to reset the CAT-32 IP.  
Unit Reset  
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7. Special key combinations, e.g. ALT+F2, ALT+F3 are intercepted by the console  
system and not transmitted to the host.  
You have to define a so-called Button Key. This can be done in the Remote Console  
settings.  
Troubleshooting  
KVM Switch Troubleshooting  
8. In the browser the CAT-32 IP switch pages are inconsistent.  
Clear Temporary Internet Files from your browser. To do this in Internet Explorer, select:  
If none of the port LEDs or the display on the KVM Switch are illuminated then please check  
that the power adapter is connected and switched on at the mains.  
Tools > Internet Options > General > Delete Files  
Before you check any further please make sure that all cables are fitted correctly!  
Tick the check box: Delete all offline content, and click OK  
1. If the problem is also is visible from the local console please first refer to section 3.4  
Troubleshooting.  
9. Windows XP doesn’t wake from standby mode  
This could be a Windows XP problem. Try not to move the mouse while XP goes into  
standby mode.  
2. Please check if the currently selected computer is in sleep mode or powered down.  
10.Every time I open a dialog box with some buttons, the mouse pointers are not  
synchronised anymore  
3. If the Monitor picture is not sharp or shows shadows: Please check the quality of the UTP  
cable between KVM switch and Computer Access Module. Try replacing the cable, or use a  
higher quality cable.  
Please check if you have an option like ‘Automatically move mouse pointer to the default  
button of dialog Unites’ enabled in the mouse settings of the operating system. This option  
needs to be disabled.  
4. If you have forgotten a Password please contact LINDY.  
IP Access Troubleshooting  
1. The remote mouse doesn’t work or is not synchronized  
Make sure the mouse settings in CAT-32 IP match the mouse model. Use the Intelligent  
Sync option from the Mouse Handling sub menu of the Remote Console Options menu.  
2. The remote mouse does not work correctly  
Try using the Reset Keyboard/Mouse option in the Maintenance section.  
3. The video quality is bad or the picture is grainy  
Try to correct the brightness and contrast settings until they are out of a range where the  
picture looks grainy. Use the auto adjustment feature to correct a flickering video.  
4. Login on CAT-32 IP switch fails.  
Was the correct combination of user and password given? The default user name is super  
and the password is pass. Furthermore, your browser must be configured to accept cookies.  
5. The Remote Console window can’t connect to the CAT-32 IP.  
Possibly a firewall prevents access to the Remote Console. Make sure the TCP port  
numbers 443 or 80 are open for incoming TCP connections. Install the latest version of Java  
Virtual Machine.  
6. No connection can be established to the CAT-32 IP.  
Check whether the network connection is working in general (ping the IP address of CAT-32  
IP). If not, check the network hardware. Is the CAT-32 IP powered on? Check whether the IP  
address of CAT-32 IP switch and all other IP related settings are correct! Also verify that all  
the IP infrastructure of your LAN, including routers etc., is correctly configured.  
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Technical Information  
The layout for this keyboard is also shown. However, most modifier keys and other  
alphanumeric keys used for hotkey purposes in application programs are in an identical  
position, no matter what language mapping you are using. Some of the keys have aliases also;  
they can be named by 2 key codes (separated by a comma in the previous table).  
0 - 9  
A - Z  
, TILDE  
-, MINUS  
=, EQUALS  
;
<, LESS  
,
.
/, SLASH  
BACK SPACE  
TAB  
[
Key Codes  
This table shows the key codes used to  
defines keystrokes or hotkeys for  
several functions. Please note that these  
key codes do not necessarily represent  
key characters that are used on  
international keyboards. They name a  
key on a standard 104 key PC keyboard  
with US English language mapping.  
]
ENTER  
CAPS LOCK  
\, BACK SLASH  
LSHIFT, SHIFT  
RCTRL  
RSHIFT  
LCTRL, CTRL  
LALT, ALT  
SPACE  
ALTGR  
ESCAPE, ESC  
F1  
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F6  
F7  
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F9  
F10  
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DELETE  
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NUMPAD8  
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NUMPADPLUS,NUMPAD PLUS  
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NUMPADMUL,NUMPAD MUL  
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Technical Information  
Certifications, Recycling Information  
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment), Recycling of Electronic Products  
Video Modes  
United Kingdom  
In 2006 the European Union introduced regulations (WEEE) for the collection and recycling of all waste electrical and electronic equipment.  
It is no longer allowed to simply throw away electrical and electronic equipment. Instead, these products must enter the recycling process.  
The table below lists the video modes that the CAT-32 IP remote console supports. Please do  
not use any other custom video settings; the CAT-32 IP may not be able to detect them.  
Each individual EU member state has implemented the WEEE regulations into national law in slightly different ways. Please follow your  
national law when you want to dispose of any electrical or electronic products.  
More details can be obtained from your national WEEE recycling agency.  
Resolution (x, y)  
640 x 350  
640 x 400  
640 x 480  
720 x 400  
Refresh Rates (Hz)  
70, 85  
56, 70, 85  
60, 67, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120  
Germany / Deutschland  
Die Europäische Union hat mit der WEEE Direktive umfassende Regelungen für die Verschrottung und das Recycling von Elektro- und  
Elektronikprodukten geschaffen. Diese wurden von der Bundesregierung im Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz – ElektroG in deutsches  
Recht umgesetzt.  
Dieses Gesetz verbietet vom 24.März 2006 an das Entsorgen von entsprechenden, auch alten, Elektro- und Elektronikgeräten über die  
Hausmülltonne! B2B Geräte wie diese KVM Switches nimmt LINDY kostenlos zurück und führt sie einem geordneten Recycling zu. Bitte  
70, 85  
800 x 600  
832 x 624  
56, 60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100  
75  
1024 x 768  
1152 x 864  
1152 x 870  
1152 x 900  
1280 x 960  
1280 x 1024  
60, 70, 72, 75, 85, 90, 100  
75  
75  
66  
60  
60, 75  
France  
En 2006, l'union Européenne  
électronique.  
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introduit la nouvelle réglementation (DEEE) pour le recyclage de tout équipement électrique et  
Chaque Etat membre de l’ Union Européenne a mis en application la nouvelle réglementation WEEE de manières légèrement différentes.  
Veuillez suivre le décret d’application correspondant à l’élimination des déchets électriques ou électroniques de votre pays.  
Italy  
Nel 2006 l’unione europea ha introdotto regolamentazioni (WEEE) per la raccolta e il riciclo di apparecchi elettrici ed elettronici. Non è più  
consentito semplicemente gettare queste apparecchiature, devono essere riciclate.  
Ogni stato membro dell’ EU ha tramutato le direttive WEEE in leggi statali in varie misure. Fare riferimento alle leggi del proprio Stato  
quando si dispone di un apparecchio elettrico o elettronico.  
Higher resolutions than 1280 x 1024, i.e. 1600x1200 may be displayed in virtual desktop mode  
with a moving visible area of 1280 x 1024.  
Per ulteriori dettagli fare riferimento alla direttiva WEEE sul riciclaggio del proprio Stato.  
CE Statement  
This device complies with the European Regulations for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of the European Union and it is equipped with  
the CE mark. This unit has to be used with high quality shielded connection cables. Only if these high quality shielded cables are used can  
it be sure that the EMC compatibility is not adversely influenced.  
FCC Statement  
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a  
suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances.  
FCC Warning  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial  
environment.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction  
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the  
interference at their own expense.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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