Minicom Smart IP Access, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ate notes 11 12 Network Configuration 11 12 1 LAN 1 12 12 2 KVM net 12 13 Network SNMP settings 13 14 Administration User Settings 13 14 1 Administrator 14 14 2 User 14 14 3 View only 14 14 4 Adding a...

Page 3: ...Video Adjust 26 24 7 Power cycle 26 24 8 Keyboard key sequences 26 24 9 Synchronizing mouse pointers 28 24 9 1 Aligning the mice pointers 28 24 9 2 Calibrating mice pointers 28 24 9 3 Manual mice sync...

Page 4: ...a residential area causes radio frequency interference the user and not Minicom Advanced Systems Limited will be responsible Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by...

Page 5: ...use Web based Access Browser access to a target server from any location via secured standard IP connection SNMP SNMP traps for monitoring Smart IP Access events and operation Multi user view mode Al...

Page 6: ...ss disconnects the Client computer s link to the Target Server and the Local Mouse and Keyboard become operational Reset Restarts the Smart IP Access unit The figure below illustrates the rear panel o...

Page 7: ...be greater than the room ambient when installing into a closed or multi unit rack assembly So install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum rated ambient temperature Reduced airf...

Page 8: ...that are accessed remotely via the Smart IP Access Client computer The PC running a remote Smart IP Access session Remote Session The process of accessing and controlling Target Servers connected to S...

Page 9: ...ect to the power supply using the power cord provided Figure 4 and Figure 5 illustrate the connections to a computer and KVM switch respectively with the optional KVM console 3 in 1 CPU cable Target P...

Page 10: ...0 VAC 50 60 Hz www minicom com CONSOLE COMPU TER 2 2 1 1 L A N S E R I A L User over IP hp 192 5 A u t o 1 2 LAN WAN Figure 5 Smart IP Access connections to a KVM switch 10 Default IP address Smart IP...

Page 11: ...browser Internet Explorer version 6 0 or higher 2 Type the IP address of the Smart IP Access system https IP address config and press Enter The login page appears see Figure 6 Figure 6 Login page 3 T...

Page 12: ...cess Default device name consists of the letter D followed by the 6 digit device number D N found on the silver label on the underside of the IP Access box First TCP Port Choose 3 consecutive ports an...

Page 13: ...the Web configuration menu can only be accessed from LAN 2 This may be useful when dedicating LAN 2 to LAN access only to enhance security When DHCP is disabled enter an IP Address Subnet Mask and De...

Page 14: ...eck to enable SNMP traps of Smart IP Access events and operation Community type the SNMP community SNMP Manager IP Enter the SNMP Server IP address To save changes click 14 Administration User Setting...

Page 15: ...ly limited options appear such as switching Servers and Disconnect Explained on pages23 and 31 A view only indicator appears on the viewer s local mouse pointer 14 4 Adding a user To add a user 1 Clic...

Page 16: ...ges are saved 14 7 Blocking a user An alternative to deleting a user is blocking a user This means that the user s name and password is stored but the user is unable to access the system Check Block t...

Page 17: ...stall switch definition file Where the KVM switch type is not listed in the manufacturer model drop down lists contact Minicom to request an updated Switch Definition file with the desired KVM switch...

Page 18: ...ce appear in the list of servers devices that can be accessed Where there is no device connected to the particular Serial port uncheck Show 17 Security Settings Configure the security features such as...

Page 19: ...l character as follows _ Must not include the user name Must not include the user name Check the box to enable the high security password policy Unchecked the standard security policy applies Idle Tim...

Page 20: ...ding various events security alerts system alerts configuration changes and user activity Figure 14 Event log 20 Maintenance Set System Time From the menu select Set System Time The Time Settings page...

Page 21: ...page see page 12 all firmware upgrades are done via KVM net b Depending on the type of firmware upgrade the following settings may be erased User settings KVM switch settings mouse and video adjustmen...

Page 22: ...on 24 Starting a remote session At a Client computer open Internet Explorer 6 0 and above and type the Smart IP Access s IP address https IP address The Login box appears Type your username and passwo...

Page 23: ...ut not by an Administrator The following message appears Figure 19 Busy remote session options Choose to take over or view only or cancel 24 2 Full screen mode Work on the Target Server as if you are...

Page 24: ...oolbar The Toolbar can be dragged and dropped to anywhere on the screen by clicking and dragging the logo To hide the Toolbar either Double click the Smart IP Access System tray Icon Or Press F9 To di...

Page 25: ...automatically adapts to the best compression and colors Low Select Low for high compression and 16 colors Medium Select medium for medium compression and 256 colors Medium is recommended when using a...

Page 26: ...t Server 24 6 2 Manual Video Adjust Use the manual video adjustment for fine tuning the Target Server video settings after auto adjustment or for adapting to a noisy environment or a non standard VGA...

Page 27: ...ally We recommend opening Windows Explorer or similar in the background Click Auto Video Adjust The process takes a few seconds If the process runs for more than 3 times there is an abnormal noise lev...

Page 28: ...cial Key Manager box 3 Click OK The sequence appears in the Keyboard Key sequence list To record a key sequence 1 From the Special Key Manager box press Record New The Add Special Key box appears see...

Page 29: ...ointers When accessing the Target Server the mice may appear at a distance to each other To align the mouse pointers From the Toolbar click Align or press Ctrl M simultaneously The mice align 24 9 2 C...

Page 30: ...ters 1 From the Toolbar click Manual Settings The Mouse Settings box appears see Figure 24 Figure 24 Mouse Settings box 2 Select the Target Server s Operating System and click OK Instructions and slid...

Page 31: ...gure 25 Mouse Emulation box Select the mouse connected to the Local Console port on the Smart IP Access e g if the local mouse is a non Microsoft 2 button mouse select Standard Mouse and uncheck Micro...

Page 32: ...een mode from the next reconnection onwards To toggle the full screen mode on and off press F11 24 11 Disconnecting the remote session To disconnect the session on the Toolbar click The Login box appe...

Page 33: ...username and password works only after the reset procedure described above A menu appears see Figure 28 Figure 28 Menu 8 From the menu choose Restore Factory Settings A warning appears see Figure 29 F...

Page 34: ...nto your web browser The Login page appears as in Figure 6 on page 10 12 Type the default Administrator user name and password Username admin password access Case sensitive 13 Configure the unit accor...

Page 35: ...Server Video and mouse synchronization Both auto and manual modes Connections Ethernet 2 X RJ45 10 100 Mbit sec autosensing Serial 2 X RJ45 Local KVM connection Screen HDD15 Keyboard Mouse MiniDIN6 Co...

Page 36: ...t only be opened by an authorized Minicom technician Disconnect device from AC mains before service operation Caution Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batt...

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