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CAT5 Smart KVM Extender – Quick Start Guide

1.

Introduction

To take advantage of the full range of features, we recommend you read the softcopy User
Guide after performing the Quick Start procedure. It’s in PDF format on the supplied CD or
on our website www.minicom.com in the Support section.

The CAT5 Smart KVM Extender (KVM Extender) system from Minicom is an advanced
KVM switch that performs the following functions:

Extends KVM control over a computer* up to a distance of 110m / 360ft

Gives 2 users at 2 workstations control of 1 computer*

A 2-port KVM switch for 1 or 2 users

* Throughout this guide ‘computer’ also means a KVM switch

2.

System components

The KVM Extender system consists of:

Transmitter

Receiver

3 in 1 CPU cable

1 Power adapter for the Receiver

A Shielded CAT5 FTP (Foil Twisted Pair) Solid Wire 2x4x24 AWG cable with RJ-45M
connectors connects the KVM Extender system.

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Summary of Contents for Cat5 Smart KVM Extender

Page 1: ...following functions Extends KVM control over a computer up to a distance of 110m 360ft Gives 2 users at 2 workstations control of 1 computer A 2 port KVM switch for 1 or 2 users Throughout this guide...

Page 2: ...eiver rear panel Figure 4 Receiver side panel SYSTEM CPU Built in KVM cables System cable 6VDC Green Control LED Mouse Monitor Keyboard Side A Side B Yellow Power LED Power connector SELECT POWER CONT...

Page 3: ...upply Connect the Receiver to the power supply with the Power adapter and cord provided The Transmitter receives its power from the connected computer and does not generally need an external power sup...

Page 4: ...ter The connections are the same as in Figure 7 with the addition of the 3 in 1 CPU cable that connects a 2nd computer to the Receiver CAT5 S M A R T Extender RECEIVER MINICOM www minicom com CAT5 S M...

Page 5: ...nsmitter controls its own computer Working at Receiver computer Transmitter Receiver controls the Transmitter computer N A Working at Transmitter computer Adjusting the picture When the Transmitter co...

Page 6: ...n disable the lock control function as explained on page 6 11 KVM Extender Settings mode Enter the Settings mode to Change the hotkey Change the Timeout period Enable disable lock control Make advance...

Page 7: ...e the KVM Extender automatically operates with the computer and mouse types connected to it Replacing a computer When a computer is replaced with a different computer type while the KVM Extender is in...

Page 8: ...a different mouse type as opposed to a different mouse of the same type while the KVM Extender is in use From the Receiver location 1 Press and hold the Select button for more than 5 seconds 2 Releas...

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