Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Hardware Requirements
3 OVERVIEW Equipment Requirements Hardware Requirements • OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Remote IP Console (included)• PS/2 cable kit (included)• 5V DC, 2000mA power supply (included)• Keyboard, monitor, and mouse• Connection to network using 10/100Base-T Ethernet port (RJ45)• CAT5e crossover c...
Page 6 - Supports all VESA graphics modes, and text modes
OVERVIEW 4 Specifications Part Number: F1DE101G Power: 5V DC, 2000mA Network Connection: 10/100Base-T connection (standard RJ45 connector) Keyboard Emulation: PS/2 Mouse Emulation: PS/2 Monitors Supported: Supports all VESA graphics modes, and text modes Max. Resolution: 1280x1024@60Hz Bandwidth: 11...
Page 8 - INSTALLATION; Hardware Installation; Installing the RIPC into a Server Rack
INSTALLATION 6 Hardware Installation Installing the RIPC into a Server Rack The RIPC includes mounting brackets for installation in 19-inch racks. 1. Attach the included bracket to the top or bottom of the RIPC with theprovided Phillips screws. 2. Mount the RIPC to the rack. Note: Mounting screws fo...
Page 9 - Power down your server or KVM Switch.
INSTALLATION 7 1. Power down your server or KVM Switch. 2. Connect your PS/2 type keyboard and mouse to the appropriate PS/2“Console” ports. 3. Take the video cable that is attached to your VGA monitor and connect it tothe “Console” port. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + - = / 0 num lock cap lock pg up return sh...
Page 13 - Open the Microsoft® Internet Explorer web browser.; Initial Network Configuration
11 INSTALLATION 1. Using a RJ45 crossover cable, connect one end to the computer and theother end to the port labeled “Network”. 2. Set the IP address on your computer to be in the same range as 1.2.3.4(example: 1.2.3.6). 3. Open the Microsoft® Internet Explorer web browser. 4. Enter the IP address ...
Page 15 - Bottom Part of the Remote Access Applet; The Remote Access Applet offers the following features:
INSTALLATION 13 Remote Access Remote Access is a Java™ applet that displays the redirected screen, keyboard,and mouse of the remote host system to which the RIPC is attached. The webbrowser used for accessing the RIPC must supply a Java Runtime Environment,version 1.1 or higher. Remote Access will p...
Page 16 - Configuration via serial
INSTALLATION 14 Configuration via serial On a computer that has HyperTerminal Services software installed, connect theprovided DB9 serial cable by attaching one end to your computer and theother end to the port labeled “Serial 1” on the RIPC. Open the HyperTerminal software and use the following par...
Page 17 - The following interfaces are supported:; The most complete access is provided by an embedded web
USING YOUR RIPC 15 Prerequisites The RIPC features an embedded operating system and applications that offer avariety of standard user interfaces. The information following will describetheir use in detail. All of the interfaces are accessed using the TCP/IP protocol, and can be used over either the ...
Page 18 - USING YOUR RIPC; Internet Explorer Showing the Encryption Length; Log Into the RIPC; Login name
USING YOUR RIPC 16 We recommend the following browser for a secured connection to the RIPC: Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher on Windows 98, Me, 2000,and XP Netscape Navigator 7.0 or Mozilla 1.0 on Windows 98, Windows Me, 2000, XP,Linux, and other UNIX-like operating systems Internet...
Page 19 - The RIPC’s Home Menu Window
USING YOUR RIPC 17 Note: Be sure to change the administrator-user password immediately after youhave installed and accessed your RIPC for the first time. Main Screen After a successful login, the RIPC will present its main screen frames (seeFigure below). The home button brings you instantly to the ...
Page 20 - Remote Access Window Showing a Windows 2000 Desktop Screen
USING YOUR RIPC 18 Log Out from the RIPC This link logs out the current user and presents a new login screen. Anautomatic logout will occur if there is no admin activity for a period of 30minutes—following a prompt for re-entry of the password. Control Host Remote Access The Remote Access is the red...
Page 22 - Remote Access Options; Remote Access Title Bar; Power Management Unit
USING YOUR RIPC Remote Access Options The Remote Access title bar displays information about the incoming (In:) andoutgoing (Out:) network traffic. If you are using the compressed encoding,both compressed and uncompressed incoming traffic will be indicated. Remote Access Title Bar Power Management U...
Page 23 - Limitations of the Mouse Synchronization
USING YOUR RIPC 21 Single (Direct) Mouse Mode If all synchronization options fail, it is still possible to work with the remotemouse by selecting the single-mouse mode, using the image button. Ifactivated, all mouse movements are transmitted directly to the host, so youcan adjust the host mouse sett...
Page 25 - SECURITY; Force HTTPS; Ports & Protocols Menu
SECURITY 23 Ports & Protocols Force HTTPS If this option is enabled, access to the Web front-end is only possible using anHTTPS connection. The RIPC won’t work on the HTTP port for incomingconnections. HTTPS Port Port number at which the HTTPS server is set to. If left unused or open, thedefault...
Page 26 - IP access control parameters; Firewall Settings Menu
SECURITY 24 Firewall IP access control parameters Parameter Description Enable Firewall Enables access control based on IP source addresses. Default Policy This option controls arriving IP packets that don’t match any of theconfigured rules. They can be accepted or dropped. Note: If you set this to ...
Page 27 - SSL Certificate Request
SECURITY 25 Certificate Management The RIPC uses the SSL protocolfor any encrypted network trafficbetween itself and a connectedclient. During connectionestablishment, the RIPC has toexpose its identity to a clientusing a cryptographic certificate. SSL Certificate Request Parameter Description Commo...
Page 28 - SSL Settings
SECURITY 26 Certificate Request Required Information However, it is possible to generate and install a new certificate that is uniquefor a particular card. In order to do that, the RIPC is able to generate a new cryptographic key and the associated Certificate Signing Request thatneeds to be certifi...
Page 29 - Settings & Configuration Network; Network Settings Parameters
SECURITY 27 SSL Certificate Signing Request Note: If you destroy the CSR on the RIPC, there is no way to get it back! If youdelete it by mistake, repeat the three steps. Settings & Configuration Network Network Settings Parameters Parameter Description IP address IP address in the usual dot nota...
Page 30 - NETWORK SETTINGS MENU; Remote Access Settings
NETWORK SETTINGS MENU 28 Remote Access Settings While some parameters can be changed while Remote Access is running, othersmust be set in the Remote Access settings prior to activating it. Remote Access Settings P74238-A-F1DE101G-man.qxd 4/10/03 4:25 PM Page 28
Page 31 - Remote Access Options Table; Note: Click on “Append” for the changes to take effect.
NETWORK SETTINGS MENU 29 Remote Access Options Table Control Description Transmission Encoding The Transmission Encoding setting allows you to change the image-encoding algorithm that is used to transmit the video data to the Remote Access window. With these settings, it is possible tooptimize the s...
Page 32 - User & Passwords Panel
NETWORK SETTINGS MENU 30 Users & Passwords Upon delivery, each RIPC is pre-configured with a supervisor user called“administrator” having the password “belkin”. IMPORTANT: Be sure to changethe administrator-user password immediately after you have installed andinitially accessed your RIPC. User ...
Page 33 - Description Users & Passwords Table
NETWORK SETTINGS MENU 31 Description Users & Passwords Table Field Description Existing Users Select an existing user for modification or deletion. Once a user hasbeen selected, click the “Lookup User” button to see complete userinformation. New User Name In order to create a new user, enter a n...
Page 34 - Serial Port; Modem Settings
NETWORK SETTINGS MENU 32 Serial Port The RIPC’s Serial Settings allow you to specify which devices are connected tothe serial port and how to use them. The options are listed and described inthe table below. Serial Port Settings Table Function Description Modem Allows access to the RIPC via modem; s...
Page 35 - Modem Options Table; Parameter
NETWORK SETTINGS MENU 33 Logically, connecting to the RIPC using a telephone line means nothing morethan building up a dedicated point-to-point connection from your RIPCcomputer to the RIPC. In other words, the RIPC acts as an Internet ServiceProvider (ISP) to which you can dial in. The connection i...
Page 36 - Keyboard/Mouse Options Table
NETWORK SETTINGS MENU 34 Keyboard/Mouse Settings The RIPC supports different keyboard and mouse models. The panel shown in the Keyboard/Mouse Settings Menu is used to adjust settings (see table below). Keyboard/Mouse Options Table Control Description Targeted KVM Port Selects the KVM port to which t...
Page 37 - Keyboard/Mouse Settings Menu; KVM Switches; KVM Settings Menu
NETWORK SETTINGS MENU 35 Keyboard/Mouse Settings Menu KVM Switches It is possible to select the number of ports used by the connected KVM switch,and you may assign each port a name. In order to provide KVM port switchingthrough the RIPC, key combinations have to be defined for the ports. KVM Setting...
Page 38 - The syntax to define a new hot key is as follows:; Firmware; Maintenance Panel Menu
NETWORK SETTINGS MENU 36 The syntax to define a new hot key is as follows: < keycode > [+| - [_] < keycode >]* For example: Ctrl-Ctrl-A-Enteror Ctrl+A-*1-Enter Multiple key codes can be concatenated with a + or a - sign. The + sign buildskey combinations; all keys will be pressed until a...
Page 39 - Firmware Upload Menu; RIPC Video Modes; Table B.1 Unit Video Modes
APPENDIX A 37 Update Firmware Flash upgrades allow you to obtain the latest firmware updates for your RIPC.These updates ensure that your RIPC continues to work with the latest devicesand computers. Firmware upgrades are free for the life of the RIPC. Visitbelkin.com for upgrade information and supp...
Page 40 - APPENDIX A; Hot Key Table
APPENDIX A 38 The Hot Key Table shows the key codes used to defines keystrokes. Please notethat these key codes do not necessarily represent key characters that are usedon international keyboards. They name a key on a standard 104-key PCkeyboard with U.S. English language mapping. However, most modi...
Page 41 - GLOSSARY; Frequently Asked Question
GLOSSARY 39 ACPI A specification that enables the operating system to implementpower management and system configuration. ATX Advanced Technology Extended: A particular specification of amotherboard introduced by Intel® in 1995. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: Protocol for dynamicallyassig...
Page 42 - FAQs; Does the RIPC work with non-Belkin KVM switches?
FAQs 40 Does the RIPC work with Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Switches? Yes, it does. Does the RIPC work with non-Belkin KVM switches? Yes, the RIPC works with non-Belkin PS/2 KVM switches, however, be advisedthat degradation in performance may result if a lesser-quality KVM switch ...
Page 43 - TROUBLESHOOTING; The remote mouse doesn’t work or is not synchronous.; Make sure the mouse settings match the mouse model.; The video quality is bad or the picture is grainy.; Create a hot key command for this special function.; In the browser the RIPC pages are inconsistent or chaotic.
TROUBLESHOOTING 41 The remote mouse doesn’t work or is not synchronous. Make sure the mouse settings match the mouse model. The video quality is bad or the picture is grainy. Try to correct the brightness and contrast settings until they are out of a rangewhere the picture looks grainy. Use the auto...
Page 44 - INFORMATION
42 INFORMATION FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our soleresponsibility that the product: F1DE101G to which this declaration relates:Complies with Part 15 of the...
