Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ......................................................................... 1 2. Overview ...........................................................................
Page 4 - Introduction; Package Contents
1 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView SMB Remote IP Device (the IP Device). This IP Device provides a simple, easy-to-use, remote server management solution for small- to medium-size businesses. When connected to a KVM switch or server, the IP Device allows ...
Page 5 - Overview; Features
2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Overview Features • High-Performance Remote Access The IP Device allows you to access and control a KVM switch configuration and all connected servers from any remote console over a TCP/IP connection. The IP Device can also be set up to provide remote access to an indi...
Page 6 - • Digital Collaboration
3 Overview • Digital Collaboration The IP Device enables one user to access and control servers remotely over the Internet. Up to eight users can also simultaneously view remote sessions to share technical expertise and troubleshoot servers collaboratively. • Video Resolution The IP Device supports ...
Page 7 - Equipment Requirements; Cables
4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Overview Equipment Requirements Cables To connect the IP Device to your KVM switch or individual server, the included PS/2 KVM Cable Kit is required. To connect the IP Device to your local area network, you will need to locate a network cable with an RJ45 connector.
Page 8 - System Requirements; KVM Switches
5 Overview System Requirements Host Computer Operating-System (OS) Platforms The SMB Remote IP Device is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms: • Windows ® NT ® , 2000, XP, Server 2003, or Vista TM • Microsoft ® DOS 5.x and above • Red Hat ® Linux ® 8.x and ...
Page 9 - Keyboards; Monitors
6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Overview System Requirements Keyboards • PS/2-compatible Mice • PS/2-compatible with 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons • PS/2-compatible wireless and optical mice Monitors • CRT and LCD (with VGA support) Remote-Console Software The SMB Remote IP Device may be accessed remotely ov...
Page 10 - Back View; Unit Display Diagrams; Front View
7 Ethernet Port PS/2 Mouse Console Port VGA Monitor Console Port KVM/Server Port Serial-Device Port Power Jack Go Local/ Reset Button Power Status LED PS/2 Keyboard Console Port Overview Back View Unit Display Diagrams Front View
Page 11 - Specifications; Console Keyboard Emulation:
8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Overview Specifications Part No.: F1DP101M No. of Users Supported: 1 digital or 1 local Enclosure: Aluminum Power Requirements: 3.3V DC, 1.3A power adapter (center-pin negative) Video-Resolution Support: Local analog port: Up to 1600x1200 @ 75Hz Digital port: Up to 160...
Page 12 - Hardware Installation; Where to place the IP Device:
9 Hardware Installation Pre-Configuration ����� �� ���������� ����������� ������ ����������� ������� ��������� ����������� ��������� (Typical configuration) Where to place the IP Device: The IP Device includes a mounting bracket and is designed for stand-alone or 0U rack-mount installation. Consider...
Page 13 - Step 1 Mounting the IP Device (optional)
10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Hardware Installation Step 1 Mounting the IP Device (optional) Note: Before you begin, locate the MAC address and device number on the bottom of the IP Device. You will need these numbers later in the installation process, so it is highly recommended that you record t...
Page 14 - Step 2 Connecting the Console to the IP Device
11 Hardware Installation Step 2 Connecting the Console to the IP Device 2.1 Connect your monitor VGA cable to the monitor port on the front of the IP Device labeled “ .” (Refer to diagram below.) ��� 2.2 Connect your keyboard and mouse PS/2 cables to the keyboard and mouse ports on the front of the ...
Page 15 - Step 3 Connecting the KVM Switch or Server
12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Hardware Installation 2.3 Locate and connect a cable from your local area network to the RJ45 Ethernet port on the back of the IP Device. (Refer to diagram below.) ��� Step 3 Connecting the KVM Switch or Server to the IP Device 3.1 Make sure your KVM switch and all co...
Page 17 - Step 4 Powering Up the Systems
14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Hardware Installation Step 4 Powering Up the Systems 4.1 Attach the power adapter to the IP Device and connect it to a power source to power up the IP Device. (Refer to diagram below.) ������ ������ ������� �������� ����� � 4.2 Power on the KVM switch or server connec...
Page 18 - Remote Installation; Initial Settings
15 Remote Installation Initial Settings The following section provides instructions for setting the IP address for the OmniView SMB Remote IP Device. Step 1 Identifying the IP Address Once your IP Device has been connected to your network and is powered up, a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHC...
Page 19 - Step 2 Logging into the Web Interface
16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Remote Installation Step 2 Logging into the Web Interface To log into the web interface: 1. Open your web browser (Internet Explorer version 6.0 or above is required). If you are using Windows Vista, you must run Internet Explorer in administrator mode. In order to ru...
Page 21 - Step 3 Network Configuration; Device Name
18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Remote Installation Step 3 Network Configuration When first connecting to the IP Device’s HTTPS configuration page, two browser security warnings may appear. Click “Yes” on both warnings. Note: The first security warning only occurs once per client machine. This is wh...
Page 22 - Enable DHCP
19 Remote Installation Enable DHCP When this box is checked (default setting), a DHCP server on your network is enabled to assign an IP address to the IP Device. When this box is not checked (recommended), you can assign a static IP address to the IP Device. Set a Static IP If you choose not to use ...
Page 23 - Step 4 User Settings; Administrator
20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Remote Installation Step 4 User Settings In the User-Profile page, you can create and edit up to 25 different user accounts. To open the page, click “User Settings” under “Administration” in the far-left menu (see Fig. 3). Fig. 3 User-Profile Page There are three leve...
Page 24 - View Only
21 Remote Installation View Only A “view only” user is only allowed to view the screen of the target server without keyboard and mouse control. Only limited options appear, such as “disconnect”. A View Only icon will appear on the viewer’s local mouse pointer to indicate this status. Note: Only one ...
Page 25 - Blocking a standard user and “View Only” user
22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Remote Installation To edit a user: 1. Select the user from the list. 2. Click . You can now change all the available parameters—user name, permission type, and password. 3. Click to save the changes. Note: For security, you should change the password for the default ...
Page 26 - Step 5 Switch Configuration
23 Remote Installation Step 5 Switch Configuration When a KVM switch is connected to the IP Device, you must specify the manufacturer and model of the switch in the “Switch Configuration” section. The Switch-Configuration page allows you to specify the KVM Switches attached to the IP Device. To open...
Page 27 - To specify and name servers:
24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Remote Installation To specify and name servers: 1. Click next to the “Manufacturer” and “Model” fields field and select the KVM-switch configuration that best suits your configuration. 2. Click . The number of possible connected servers will appear in the Server Name...
Page 28 - Step 6 Serial Settings; To configure your serial device:
25 Remote Installation Step 6 Serial Settings The SMB Remote IP Device supports one serial device, which can be attached using the included serial cable. The serial device can be accessed remotely via the IP Device’s VT100 serial terminal emulation. If you have a serial device connected to the Switc...
Page 29 - Step 7 Security Settings; Account Blocking
26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Remote Installation Step 7 Security Settings The Security-Settings page allows you to configure security features for the IP Device. To open the Security-Settings page, click “Settings” under “Security” in the far-left menu (see Fig. 6). Fig. 6 Security-Settings Page ...
Page 30 - Idle Timeout; To install an SSL certificate:
27 Remote Installation Idle Timeout Select the maximum time allowed for inactivity before the user is disconnected from the remote session. Choose “No Timeout” to disable the Idle Timeout feature. By default, the timeout inactivity period is set to 10 minutes. SSL Certificate You can install your co...
Page 31 - Maintenance; Firmware Upgrade
28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Remote Installation Maintenance Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the IP Device’s firmware to take advantage of new features or fixes as they become available. Visit www.belkin.com/support to check for firmware updates. To upgrade firmware: 1. Download and save the fir...
Page 32 - Restore Factory Settings; To restore factory settings:; Logging Out
29 Remote Installation Restore Factory Settings You can restore the IP Device to its original factory settings. This restores the original parameters, resetting all the information added by the administrators, including: network settings, servers, switches, users, and passwords. You also have the op...
Page 33 - Using the Remote IP Device; Starting a Remote Session; To start a remote session:
30 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using the Remote IP Device Starting a Remote Session To start a remote session: 1. At a client computer, open Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above) and type the IP Device’s IP address ( https:// IP address ). Note: If you are using Windows Vista, you must run Inter...
Page 35 - Using the Quick-Access Toolbar; Moving or Hiding the Quick-Access Toolbar
32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Using the Remote IP Device Using the Quick-Access Toolbar The quick-access toolbar provides an easy method for changing settings and switching servers (see Fig. 12). Fig. 12 Quick-Access Toolbar Icon Function Minimize or maximize the toolbar Disconnect the remote sess...
Page 36 - Mouse Configuration and Settings; Mouse-Pointer Alignment; To calibrate mouse pointers:
33 Using the Remote IP Device Mouse Configuration and Settings Mouse-Pointer Alignment When working remotely at the client computer, two mouse pointers will appear: one for the client computer and one for the target server. The client computer’s mouse pointer will appear on top of the target server’...
Page 37 - Manual Settings; You must manually synchronize the mouse pointers if:; To manually synchronize mouse pointers:
34 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Using the Remote IP Device Manual Settings You must manually synchronize the mouse pointers if: • the mouse setting on the target server was ever changed, or • the operating system on the target server is Windows 2000, Linux, Novell ® , SCO UNIX, or Sun Solaris ™ . To...
Page 39 - Advanced-Mouse Emulation
36 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Using the Remote IP Device Advanced-Mouse Emulation In the Advanced-Mouse settings, you can set the type of mouse you would like the IP Device to emulate. Note: Belkin recommends that you NOT change the advanced settings unless there is erratic mouse behavior (i.e., i...
Page 40 - Keyboard Configuration and Settings; To transmit a keyboard sequence:; To add a keyboard sequence:
37 Using the Remote IP Device Keyboard Configuration and Settings You can define and transmit a keyboard sequence directly to the target server, without affecting the client computer. To transmit a keyboard sequence: 1. In the quick-access toolbar, click . 2. Select a key sequence to transmit to the...
Page 41 - To record a keyboard sequence:
38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Using the Remote IP Device 3. Click “Add Predefined”. A list of sequences will appear. 4. Select the desired sequence and click “OK”. The sequence will appear in the Special-Key-Manager box. 5. Click “OK”. The sequence will now appear in the Keyboard-Key- Sequence lis...
Page 42 - Video Configuration and Settings; Refresh; To refresh the video settings:; Manual Video Adjust; To adjust the video manually:
39 Using the Remote IP Device Video Configuration and Settings Refresh You may need to refresh the video image when changing the display attributes of a target server. To refresh the video settings: 1. In the quick-access toolbar, click . 2. Select “Refresh” or press “Crl+R”. Manual Video Adjust You...
Page 43 - Auto Video Adjust; To adjust the video automatically:
40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Using the Remote IP Device Fig. 18 Manual Video-Adjust Bar Auto Video Adjust To adjust the video automatically: 1. Open Internet Explorer (or similar) in the background. 2. In the quick-access toolbar, click . 3. Select “Auto video adjust”. The process will take a few...
Page 44 - To change the bandwidth settings:
41 Using the Remote IP Device Performance Settings (Bandwidth) You can adjust the bandwidth settings on the IP Device to give you the desired compression and color-support levels for your remote sessions. To change the bandwidth settings: 1. In the quick-access toolbar, click on . The Performance-Se...
Page 45 - Selecting a Server; To connect to a different server:
42 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Using the Remote IP Device Selecting a Server The quick-access toolbar allows you to easily select and switch to any server connected to the Switch or daisy-chain configuration. To connect to a different server: 1. In the quick-access toolbar, click or right-click . A...
Page 46 - Additional Features
43 Using the Remote IP Device Additional Features When you right-click in the quick-access toolbar, a menu will appear. From this menu you can access your connected servers. The menu also provides the following features: • Disconnect— Disconnects the remote session. • About— Verifies the current ver...
Page 47 - Restoring Factory Defaults; To restore factory defaults:
44 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Using the Remote IP Device Restoring Factory Defaults The “Restore Factory Settings” section on page 29 explains how to restore factory settings from the web interface. When you cannot access the system (you have forgotten the user name, IP address, or password), you ...
Page 48 - Frequently Asked Questions; What operating systems does the IP Device support?; What is the maximum video resolution that the
45 Frequently Asked Questions What operating systems does the IP Device support? The IP Device will support operating systems that run on a PS/2 platform. Operating systems include, but are not limited to, DOS; Windows 2000, NT, XP, 2003 Server; Sun; Solaris; Novell; and Linux. Does the Switch suppo...
Page 49 - What communication ports does the IP Device use so it
46 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 se ct io n Frequently Asked Questions What communication ports does the IP Device use so it can be accessed remotely? Five ports have to be open to remotely connect to the IP Device. Ports 80 and 443 are used for standard web communication. Three consecutive ports are used to se...
Page 50 - Troubleshooting
47 Troubleshooting Problem: The Remote console login page will not display on my browser. Solution: • Verify that you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. • Verify that the ActiveX plug-in is installed and enabled for the web browser. • A firewall may prevent access to the remote con...
Page 52 - Glossary
49 Glossary The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual. Client Computer: The computer being used to access the Switch remotely over a TCP/IP connection. Console: The all-in-one term for the keyboard, video monitor, and mouse connected to a KVM switch. Console Port: Receptors for ...
Page 54 - Information; FCC Statement; Declaration of Conformity with FCC Rules
51 Information FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F1DP101M to which this declaration relates: Comply with Part 1...
Page 56 - OmniView
P75437 Belkin Tech Support US: 800-223-5546 ext. 2263 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87Australia: 1800 235 546New Zealand: 0800 235 546Singapore: 65 64857620Europe: www.belkin.com/support Belkin International, Inc. 501 West Walnut StreetLos Angeles, CA 90220, USA310-898-1100310-898-1111 fax ...
