Page 2 - Contents; Introduction; Re-synchronise mouse
Contents Introduction LINDY KVM IP features - front and rear ..................................... 4What’s in the box......................................................................... 5What you may additionally need .........
Page 4 - Power switch; IP; LINDY KVM IP
KVM switch OR IP network/ Internet Power switch Modem or ISDN Modem or ISDN LOC REM VNC 100 LNK PWR IP Access Switch Plus Introduction Thank you for choosing the LINDY IP Access Switch Plus - DVI Audio ( LINDY KVM IP for short). ...
Page 5 - LINDY KVM IP features - front and rear
LINDY KVM IP features - front and rear Considering its capabilities, the LINDY KVM IP is supplied within a remarkably compact casing. Measuring just 198mm x 120mm x 43mm, it occupies just half of a single (1U) rack space and prov...
Page 7 - Installation; Mounting; Connections; Single unit rack brackets; Double unit rack brackets
Installation Mounting LINDY KVM IP offers three main mounting methods: • Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet• Optional single unit rack brackets• Optional double unit rack brackets Connections 5V 2A A MOD EM DVI DVI VGA VGA K...
Page 8 - Host computer links: Keyboard and mouse; To make a keyboard and mouse links; Hot plugging and mouse restoration; USB link; IMPORTANT; Single host computer or many?
Connections Installation of the LINDY KVM IP involves a number of basic connections to some or all of the following items: • Host computer links: (Keyboard and mouse ) ( Video ) ( Audio ) ( Virtual Media ) • Local console conne...
Page 9 - Host computer links: Video; To make a video link; DVI/I socket on the LINDY KVM IP rear panel:; Digital; Connect a digital video link cable to the port labelled DVI VGA; Analogue; Connect a converter module to the port labelled DVI VGA
8 5V 2A A MOD EM DVI DVI VGA VGA K / M K/M V M PO WER CONTR OL INDO OR USE ONL Y B 1 2 CFG COMPUTER / KVMA SWITCH KVMA CONSOLE 1 2 ON Host computer links: Video The LINDY KVM IP uses DVI/I video ports that support both digital an...
Page 10 - Host computer links: Audio; To make an audio link; Host computer links: Virtual Media; Virtual Media; To make an Virtual Media link
Host computer links: Audio The LINDY KVM IP supports and distributes the stereo sound originated by the host computer to the local console port, and also to the remotely connected users. To make an audio link 1 Connect an audio l...
Page 11 - Local console connections: Keyboard and mouse; To connect a local keyboard and mouse
0 Local console connections: Keyboard and mouse The LINDY KVM IP supports both PS/2-style and USB-style keyboard and mouse connections. To connect a local keyboard and mouse 1 Wherever possible, ensure that power is disconnected ...
Page 12 - Local console connections: Video; To connnect a local video monitor; DVI/I socket on the rear panel of the LINDY KVM IP unit:; Connect the digital video monitor cable to the port labelled DVI; Connect a converter module to the port labelled DVI
5V 2A A MOD EM DVI DVI VGA VGA K / M K/M V M PO WER CONTR OL INDO OR USE ONL Y B 1 2 CFG COMPUTER / KVMA SWITCH KVMA CONSOLE 1 2 ON Local console connections: Video The LINDY KVM IP uses DVI/I video ports that support both digita...
Page 13 - Local console connections: Audio; To connect local speakers; IP network port; To connect the IP network port; Networking issues
Local console connections: Audio The LINDY KVM IP supports and distributes the stereo sound originated by the host computer to the local console port, and also to the remotely connected users. To connect local speakers 1 Position...
Page 14 - security measures; To connect a modem or ISDN port; IP and the modem or ISDN adapter.; Power supply connection; To connect the power supply; power socket on the rear panel of the LINDY KVM IP.
5V 2A A MOD EM DVI DVI VGA VGA K / M K/M V M PO WER CONTR OL INDO OR USE ONL Y B 1 2 CFG COMPUTER / KVMA SWITCH KVMA CONSOLE 1 2 ON Modem/ISDN port The LINDY KVM IP provides a serial port specifically for you to connect either a ...
Page 15 - Power control port; To connect and address the switch boxes
5V 2A A MOD EM DVI DVI VGA VGA K / M K/M V M PO WER CONT ROL INDO OR USE ONL Y B 1 2 CFG COMPUTER / KVMA SWITCH KVMA CONSOLE 1 2 ON Power control port The CPU IP provides a serial port for connection to one or more optional power...
Page 16 - Configuration; Initial configuration; The initial configuration occurs as two distinct parts:; Part – Local configuration; Unit config screen; Part – Remote configuration; Part 2 - Remote configuration; Part 1 – Local configuration; Controlling the local configuration menus; continued
Configuration Initial configuration The initial configuration occurs as two distinct parts: Part – Local configuration This part of the configuration takes place using the locally connected keyboard and video monitor. It allows y...
Page 17 - To perform the initial local configuration; Next
To perform the initial local configuration 3 If necessary, edit the Modem config screen. IP Access + Unit Config Hot Keys Ctrl+Alt ScreensaverTime Encryption Video Source Date 10 mins 21 Prefer Off Analogue 15 27 Apr 31 2004 Next...
Page 18 - More about hotkeys; LINDY KVM IP encryption settings
Once the username and password have been accepted, the screen should now show the host computer screen (or, if none is connected, a blank image). 6 To view the options menu: Press . More about hotkeys . (if the standard hotkeys w...
Page 19 - Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouse; More about
8 Hot plugging and mouse restoration It is strongly recommended that you switch off a host computer before attempting to connect it to the LINDY KVM IP. However, if this is not possible then you need to ‘hot plug’ the computer wh...
Page 20 - Resetting the configuration; The LINDY KVM IP asks for an unknown admin password; To invoke a configuration reset by switch; The LINDY KVM IP does not display the configuration sequence; configuration screens separately
Resetting the configuration The LINDY KVM IP asks for an unknown admin password This may occur if the LINDY KVM IP has been previously configured. If the existing admin password cannot be discovered, then your only recourse is to...
Page 21 - Part 2 – Remote configuration; To perform the remote configuration
0 Part 2 – Remote configuration The second part of the configuration requires you to log into the LINDY KVM IP from a system via either a network connection or a dial-up connection (via modem or ISDN). In either case there are tw...
Page 22 - Positioning LINDY KVM IP in the network; Placing LINDY KVM IP behind a router or firewall; Port settings; As standard, the LINDY KVM IP uses two
Networking issues Thanks to its robust security the LINDY KVM IP offers you great flexibility in how it integrates into an existing network structure. The LINDY KVM IP is designed to reside either on an internal network, behind a...
Page 23 - In the; DNS addressing; • For small networks that do not have a DNS (Domain Name System) server,
Addressing When the LINDY KVM IP is situated within the local network, you will need to give it an appropriate local IP address and IP network mask. This is achieved most easily using the DHCP server option which will apply these...
Page 24 - Placing LINDY KVM IP alongside the firewall; Ensuring sufficient security
Placing LINDY KVM IP alongside the firewall LINDY KVM IP is built from the ground-up to be secure. It employs a sophisticated 128bit public/private key system that has been rigorously analysed and found to be highly secure (a sec...
Page 25 - Power switching configuration; Serial port configuration; To configure the power sequences for each host computer; Power control sequences; Note: All values are expressed in hexadecimal.; Power On; Power control; To control two ports simultaneously; MORE
Power switching configuration Power switch configuration comprises two main steps: • Configure the COM2 serial port to the same speed as used by the power switch box(es) - see Serial port configuration for details. • Configure po...
Page 26 - The KVMADMIN utility; where
The KVMADMIN utility Particularly useful for complex LINDY KVM IP configurations and the control of remote installations, KVMADMIN is a powerful administration tool.KVMADMIN is based upon the successful VNC viewer and uses the sa...
Page 27 - Performing a flash upgrade; To perform a flash upgrade; remote connection; Configure network option
Maintenance Reset Configuration return to normal operation. Configure Network Put option switch 1 up to To upgrade unit, visit: http://192.168.42.154 Network Config Net Mask 255.255.255.0 192.168.42.154 No Gateway OK IP Address 0...
Page 28 - Operation; Connecting to the LINDY KVM IP; Remote connection; Local connection; To make a local connection:; To view the local control menu; and
Operation Connecting to the LINDY KVM IP The LINDY KVM IP offers you three ways to connect: • Local connection,• Remote connection by network link, • Remote connection by direct dial up (modem or ISDN) link, ...and two types of v...
Page 29 - Remote connections; To avoid the ‘hall of mirrors’ effect
8 Remote connections From a remote system, you connect to the LINDY KVM IP using a viewer and a link. There are two types of viewer and two types of link, which can be used in any combination. OR OR LOC REM VNC 100 LNK PWR IP Acc...
Page 30 - Remote connection by VNC viewer; To connect using the VNC viewer; Remote connection by Web browser; To connect using your Web browser; Note: If the Username entry is blanked
Remote connection by VNC viewer The VNC viewer is a compact application that runs on your remote system and allows you to view and use the LINDY KVM IP and its host computer(s). VNC viewer is readily available from a number of di...
Page 31 - Using the viewer window; The menu bar; Auto calibrate
0 Using the viewer window The viewer window gives you the ability to view and control the LINDY KVM IP and its host computer(s). Its operation is almost identical regardless of whether you used the VNC viewer or your Web browser ...
Page 32 - Host selection; To select a host; See; Configure; Appendix 5 - Remote configuration menus; Mouse pointers; Controls - Single Mouse
Host selection The Hosts button on the menu bar provides the quickest and most efficient way to switch between host computers. This is because the button is close at hand, but also because the screen calibration details for each ...
Page 33 - To change the access mode; Click one of the arrow buttons adjacent to the; To switch a system on or off; Note: Every power control action is recorded within; To auto calibrate the screen and/or mouse; Calibrate options dialog:; To re-synchronise the mouse
Access mode - shared/private Up to five users can be simultaneously logged-on (four remote users plus one local user) and during normal operation, all are able to see the same view of the currently selected host. If you need to p...
Page 34 - Mouse Control; Controls; Single Mouse Mode; Advanced unit; Resync Mouse
Mouse Control This option displays a mouse control dialog and is useful when the remote cursor is failing to respond correctly to your mouse movements, even after using the Resync mouse option. The mouse control dialog allows you...
Page 35 - Keyboard Control; When entering codes:; Info
Click to send the code Enter the code here Keyboard Control This option displays a keyboard control dialog and is useful for sending keyboard combinations (to the host) that are needed regularly or that are trapped by the LINDY K...
Page 36 - Video Settings; Note: Calibration is not required for digital video sources.
Video Settings This dialog provides access to all of the key video settings that determine image quality and link performance. Note: Calibration is not required for digital video sources. Threshold The threshold is effectively a ...
Page 37 - To remotely transfer files to a host computer
Virtual Media The Virtual Media feature allows you to remotely make files available to any host computer that is linked to the LINDY KVM IP. Single files or collections of files and folders up to 2GB in size can be quickly transf...
Page 38 - If you need to enter a port number; To enter a port number in a Web browser; Web browser instructions; To enter a port number in VNC viewer; VNC viewer instructions; Connecting via dial up (modem or ISDN) link; To initiate a dial up link; VNC viewer; Downloading VNC viewer from the LINDY KVM IP; To download the VNC viewer; VNC viewer application
If you need to enter a port number Usually, when you make a network connection to the LINDY KVM IP (either using the VNC viewer or a Web browser) you simply enter the IP address, i.e. 192.168.0.3. However, if a special configurat...
Page 39 - Viewer encryption settings; Always on; Supported web browsers; Windows
8 Viewer encryption settings The web browser viewers and VNC viewers (of level 4.0b5S or higher) offer four encryption options. The resulting actions of certain options depend upon how the LINDY KVM IP to which you are connecting...
Page 40 - Further information; Troubleshooting; Remote network users are unable to contact the LINDY KVM IP; Getting assistance; LINDY website
Further information This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following: • Getting assistance - see below• Troubleshooting - see right• Appendices • Appendix 1 - Local configuration menus • Appendix 2 - VNC vi...
Page 41 - Appendix 1 - Local configuration menus; To access the local configuration menus; • On the locally connected keyboard, simultaneously press; Select the ‘Configuration’ option to display:; Select the required option:
0 Appendix 1 - Local configuration menus This section covers the control menus that are available when you are using the locally connected keyboard, video monitor and mouse. To access the local configuration menus • On the locall...
Page 42 - Unit configuration; Idle timeout
Unit configuration This page provides access to a selection of both basic and fundamental settings for the LINDY KVM IP. IP Access + Unit Config Hot Keys Ctrl+Alt ScreensaverTime Encryption Video Source Date 10 mins 21 Prefer Off...
Page 43 - Network configuration; Security issues
Network configuration This page allows you to configure the various aspects of the IP port and its relationship with the local network. Network Config Net Mask 255.255.255.0 192.168.42.154 No Gateway VNC Port HTTP Port 5900 80 Cl...
Page 44 - Modem configuration
Modem configuration This page allows you to configure the COM1 serial port located at the rear of the LINDY KVM IP. Modem Config ATZS0=1 192.168.3.2 192.168.3.1 115200 Initialize Port Restore Defaults Cancel Save Init String Baud...
Page 45 - Reset configuration; To get here; With the RESET option highlighted, press
Reset configuration This option allows you to completely reset the LINDY KVM IP. Reset Config DO YOU WISH TO CONTINUE? Cancel RESET WARNING: Continuing will cause your existing configuration to be erased. The unit will then reset...
Page 46 - Clear IP access control; What is IP access control?; Highlight the ‘Clear IP
Clear IP access control This option removes all entries from the IP access control feature within the LINDY KVM IP. What is IP access control? The IP access control feature (configurable by a remote admin user) allows certain net...
Page 47 - Appendix 2 - VNC viewer connection options
Colour/Encoding Auto select When ticked, this option will examine the speed of your connection to the LINDY KVM IP and apply the most suitable encoding method. This option is suggested for the majority of installations. Preferred...
Page 48 - Inputs; Enable all inputs
Inputs Enable all inputs When selected, allows keyboard, mouse and clipboard data to be transferred between server and viewer systems. Disable all inputs (view-only mode) When selected, prevents control data being passed between ...
Page 49 - This option does not currently apply to LINDY KVM IP connections.
8 Scaling No Scaling No attempt is made to make the screen image fit the viewer window. You may need to scroll horizontally and/or vertically to view all parts of the screen image. Scale to Window Size Adjusts the server screen i...
Page 50 - Identities; Configuration File - Reload
Identities This feature helps your VNC viewer to confirm that a revisited LINDY KVM IP is genuine and not another device masquerading as an LINDY KVM IP. The list given will retain the identities of all visited units (that have f...
Page 51 - Appendix 3 - VNC viewer window options; Standard window control items; Displays the full range of connection options - see
0 Appendix 3 - VNC viewer window options Click the VNC icon in the top left corner of the viewer window (or press F8) to display the window options: Standard window control items Full screen Expands the VNC viewer window to fill ...
Page 52 - There are four options pages:; Encoding and colour level; – This is a highly compressed method that is best suited to slow; Appendix 4 - Browser viewer options
There are four options pages: Encoding and colour level Auto select When ticked, this option will examine the speed of your connection to the LINDY KVM IP and apply the most suitable encoding method. This option is suggested for ...
Page 53 - To access the remote configuration menus; • Click the Configure button in the top right; Click the required option
Appendix 5 - Remote configuration menus This section covers the configuration menus that are available to remote admin users using either the VNC viewer or the browser methods of access. To access the remote configuration menus •...
Page 54 - User accounts; access tick box positions will become editable).
User accounts This section allows you to manage up to sixteen separate accounts. The first of the sixteen accounts is the admin account and is the only account with access rights to the configuration menus. The user name and acce...
Page 56 - Advanced unit configuration; Replace oldest
Advanced unit configuration Click this button to display advanced options that do not normally require alteration. Mouse Latency Allowance This option is used during calibration to account for latency delays (caused as signals pa...
Page 57 - Time & date configuration; NTP Server IP address
Time & date configuration This page allows you to configure all aspects relating to time and date within the LINDY KVM IP unit. Time and Date Use the arrow buttons to set the correct current time. Use NTP When this option is ...
Page 58 - Discover allocations
Network configuration This page allows you to configure the various aspects of the IP port and its relationship with the local network. MAC address Media Access Control address – this is the unique and unchangeable code that was ...
Page 59 - Setting IP access control; allowed; To define a new IP access control entry; network address; To reorder access control entries
8 Setting IP access control The golden rule with this feature is ‘Include before you exclude’ or to put it another way ‘Arrange allowed addresses in the list before the denied addresses’. This is because the positions of entries ...
Page 60 - Modem port
Serial port configuration This page provides all access to settings concerned with the two serial ports (modem and power control) that are situated at the rear of the LINDY KVM IP. Modem port PPP Server IP Address / PPP Client IP...
Page 61 - Host configuration; To create a new host entry; Hotkey sequences and
0 Host configuration This page provides the opportunity to configure various details for each of the host systems that may be connected to the LINDY KVM IP via one or more KVM switch units. There are 128 entries, each of which ca...
Page 62 - Hotkey sequences and Port Direct; Hotkey sequences; Appendix 8; Port Direct; Port/host addressing using Port Direct
Hotkey sequences and Port Direct LINDY KVM IP allows you to enter commands suitable for any KVM switch in order to choose from up to 128 host systems. These switching commands can take the form of hotkey sequences that emulate st...
Page 63 - Logging and status; mouse click and ‘Paste’.; Syslog Server IP Address
Logging and status This screen provides various details about the user activity on the LINDY KVM IP. Note: The log has a maximum capacity of 1000 event lines. After 1000 entries, the oldest entries are overwritten. If log data ar...
Page 64 - Appendix 6 – Addresses, masks and ports; IP addresses; Octets; Net masks; YES; Address
Appendix 6 – Addresses, masks and ports IP address, network masks and ports are all closely linked in the quest for one device to find another across disparate network links. IP addresses As a rough analogy, consider how you use ...
Page 65 - Net masks - the binary explanation; binary
Net masks - the binary explanation To really understand the operation of a net mask it is necessary to delve deeper into the life blood of computers – binary ; this is native digital, where everything is either a 1 (one) or 0 (ze...
Page 66 - Calculating the mask for IP access control; Single locations; There must be no ‘ones’ to the right of a ‘zero’.
Calculating the mask for IP access control The IP access control function uses a standard IP address and a net mask notation to specify both single locations and ranges of addresses. In order to use this function correctly, you n...
Page 67 - Web server; Ports; If you accept the analogy of; Security issues with ports
LOC REM VNC 100 LNK PWR IP Access Switch Plus Internet Web server Ports If you accept the analogy of IP addresses being rather like telephone numbers, then think of ports as extension numbers. In a company of any size, you genera...
Page 68 - Appendix 7 – Cable and connector specifications; RS232 serial mouse to PS/2 converter cable; LINDY KVM IP to power switch cable
Appendix 7 – Cable and connector specifications RS232 serial mouse to PS/2 converter cable 5 1 CLK DCD NC NC NC 1 2 DAT RXD 2 5 TXD GND 3 4 GND Female 6 5 4 3 2 1 DTR 4 6 +5V DSR 6 7 -12V RTS 3 TXD (-12V) 8 CTS 9 RI pin mini-DIN ...
Page 69 - Appendix 8 – Hotkey sequence codes; Permissible key presses; Note: Hotkey sequences are not case sensitive.; Creating macro sequences; Note: Hotkey sequences and abbreviations are not case sensitive.
8 Appendix 8 – Hotkey sequence codes These codes are used when defining hotkey switching sequences (macros) for host computers and allow you to include almost any of the special keys on the keyboard. Permissible key presses Main ...
Page 70 - Appendix 9 – Supported video modes; Advanced Unit Configuration
Appendix 9 – Supported video modes The following video modes are supported and can be automatically configured by the LINDY KVM IP. If a recognised video mode cannot be found, the LINDY KVM IP will gradually change some of the ke...
Page 71 - Other products in the CPU Switch range; The following related LINDY CPU Switch items are available:; KVM switches; Safety information; Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only.; Warranty
0 Other products in the CPU Switch range The following related LINDY CPU Switch items are available: KVM switches • Matrix CPU Switch Dual Junior 2 user, 8 computer (part number: 32351) • Matrix CPU Switch Dual Junior 2 user, 16 ...
Page 72 - End user licence agreement; . Intellectual Property Rights; continuing waiver of such term or any other term.
End user licence agreement PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT CONCERNS ENHANCED VNC VIEWER SOFTWARE (“the SOFTWARE”) FOR USE WITH THE LINDY KVM IP PRODUCT (“the PRODUCT”). THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED TO ENABLE YOU ...
Page 73 - Radio Frequency Energy; Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement
Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the KVM IP unit in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immun...
Page 75 - Index
HT Index A Access control configuration 58mask calculation 65 Access mode shared & private 32 Account creation for users 53 Address explanation 63 Addressing DNS 22network issues 22power switch boxes 14 Admin password initial...