Appendix D: FAQs
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What is the slowest connection (lowest bandwidth) over which the
KSX II can operate?
33Kbps or above is recommended for acceptable KSX II performance
over a modem connection.
What is the speed of the KSX II's Ethernet interfaces?
The KSX II supports two 10/100/1000 speed Ethernet interfaces, with
configurable speed and duplex settings (either auto-detected or manually
set).
Can I access the KSX II over a wireless connection?
Yes. The KSX II not only uses standard Ethernet, but also very
conservative bandwidth with very high quality video. Thus, if a wireless
client has network connectivity to the KSX II, servers can be configured
and managed at BIOS-level wirelessly.
Can the KSX II be used over the WAN (Internet), or just over the
corporate LAN?
Whether via a fast corporate LAN, the less predictable WAN (Internet),
cable modem or dial-up modem, the KSX II's KVM-over-IP technology
can accommodate the connection.
How many TCP ports must be open on my firewall in order to
enable network access to the KSX II? Are these ports configurable?
Only one. The KSX II protects network security by only requiring access
to a single TCP port to operate. This port is completely configurable for
additional security.
Note that, of course, to use the KSX II's optional web browser capability,
the standard HTTPS port 443 must also be open.
Can the KSX II be used with CITRIX?
The KSX II may work with remote access products like CITRIX if
configured appropriately, but Raritan cannot guarantee it will work with
acceptable performance. Products like CITRIX utilize video redirection
technologies similar in concept to digital KVM switches so that two
KVM-over-IP technologies are being used simultaneously.
Does the KSX II require an external authentication server to
operate?
No, the KSX II is a completely self-sufficient. After assigning an IP
address to a KSX II, it is ready to use - with web browser and
authentication capabilities completely built-in.
