Page 3 - Introduction
ProConnect ® Series ProConnect ® 8-Station KVM Switch Introduction The ProConnect ® 8-Station KVM Switch from Linksys lets you take instant command over multiple desktop or notebook PCs — all from a single key-board, mouse, and monitor! Switch between PCs with the press of a key, or usethe cycling f...
Page 5 - Connecting PCs to the ProConnect
Power The Power Port is where you will connect the includedAC Power Adapter. Console ports When using this KVM Switch alone, a monitor, key-board, and mouse are plugged into these ports. If thisKVM Switch is being used as a second-stage switchwhen daisy-chained to another KVM unit, daisy-chainthese ...
Page 8 - Using the ProConnect
If it becomes necessary to power down an 8-Station KVM Switch, you mustperform the following prior to starting it back up: 1. Shut down all the PCs that are attached to the 8-Station KVM Switch, along with all other switches and PCs daisy chained. 2. Unplug the switch’s AC power cord. 3. After a min...
Page 9 - HotKey Summary Table; COMBINATION; Invokes Auto Scan Mode; ACTION
2. To access a PC attached to Port 3 of a Two Stage installation, where the PC is attached to Port 3 of a Second Stage (or Secondary) unit that is cascad-ed down from Port 2 of the First Stage (or Primary) unit, key in 23 for thePort ID, as follows: [CTRL] + [ALT] + [SHIFT] + 2 + 3 + [ENTER] 3. To a...
Page 11 - OSD Main Menu Headings; HEADING
• F2 (Scan) Pressing the F2 key initiates Quick View Scanning, in which the OSD cyclesthrough all of the ports that are currently selected in the List view (see F3,below), and displays each one for the amount of time specif ied with the SetScan Duration setting (see F6, Set). When you want to stop a...
Page 12 - Scan Duration
SETTING Channel DisplayMode Channel DisplayDuration OSD ActivatingHotKey FUNCTION Selects how the Port ID is displayed: The PortNumber plus the Name (PN + NAME); the PortNumber alone (PN); or the Name alone (NAME). Determines how long a Port ID displays on themonitor after a port change has taken pl...
Page 13 - SETTING; Display Duration; DEFAULT; The Port Number plus the Port Name.
In order to prevent unauthorized access to the PCs, the OSD provides a pass-word security feature. If a password has been set, the OSD will request that theuser provide it before allowing access. To set a password: 1. Press the F6 key to bring up the setup conf iguration menu. 2. Move the Highlight ...
Page 14 - Appendix; Troubleshooting
Appendix The following table indicates the relationship between the number of 8-StationKVM Switches and the number of computers they control: Computer Connection Table 22 Troubleshooting This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installationand operation of the 8-Station KVM...
Page 15 - Specifications
24 Dimensions: 14.5” x 9.75” x 1.75” (368mm x 248mm x 44mm) Unit Weight: 120 oz. (3.4 Kg) Power: 9V DC 1.62W maximum Certif ications: FCC Class B, CE Mark Commercial Operating Temp: 5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temp: -10ºC to 60ºC (14ºF to 140ºF) Operating Humidity: 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing...
Page 16 - Contact Information; Warranty Information
26 Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact LinksysCustomer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Tech Support 800-326-7114 RMA Issues 949-261-1288 Fax 949-261-8868 Email support@links...