ADDER AdderView IP AdderView MAtrix User's Guide

AdderView MatrixUser Guide

 9Power supply connectionThe AdderView Matrix is supplied with a single power supply and an a

 10COM1MODEMCOM2POWERCONTROLINDOOR USE ONLYKVM CONSOLE5V12ON2ACOMPUTER / KVM SWITCHAdderView

 11To connect and address the switch boxesNote: The AdderView Matrix can be powered on during

 12Cascade connectionsThe AdderView Matrix supports up to eight (model AVM208) or sixteen (mo

 13How cascade connections operateThe method for cascading switching units is straightforward

 14Addressing computers in a cascadeThe addressing format used by the switches incorporates t

 154 Connect the plugs at the other end of the KVM cable set to the keyboard, video and mous

 16USERPORTSCOMPUTER PORTS21COMUSER PORTSCOMPUTER PORTS21COMSlave AdderView MatrixMaster Adde

 17HTCongurationAlmost all conguration and operational aspects of the AdderView Matrix are

 18Conguration menusThe conguration menus allow you to determine many aspects of the AdderV

 1ContentsWelcomeIntroduction...

 19Configuration Menu Functions(F1) Advanced OptionsUser PreferencesRouting statusGlobal Pref

 20Registering usersTo create/edit user accounts1 Display the Conguration menu. Note: You m

 21AutoscanningThe AdderView Matrix provides an autoscan mode that switches between the conne

 22Saving and restoring conguration settingsThe AdderView Matrix can store up to 512 compute

 23What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgottenIf the ADMIN password becomes mislaid o

 24Hot plugging and mouse restorationIt is strongly recommended that you switch off a compute

 25Resetting user port keyboards and miceThe AdderView Matrix provides the option to perform

 26Power switching congurationPower switch conguration comprises three main steps:• Congu

 27Editing power stringsThe string editing screen has two editing areas where you can enter a

 28Logging access activityBy connecting the AdderView Matrix’s serial port to a computer, a t

 2OperationPowering on ...

 29Adder Port DirectAdder Port Direct is a totally transparent communication system that allo

 30HTOperationPowering onThe AdderView Matrix does not have a power switch, so whenever power

 31Using the AdderView MatrixSelecting a computerNote: When the AdderView Matrix is used in c

 322 Use the and keys (or the scroll wheel of an IntelliMouse) to highlight the required

 33To select a computer using mouse buttons – Advanced method 1 Select the on-screen menu by

 34Selecting cascaded computersThe AdderView Matrix is not limited to sharing just sixteen (o

 35Using power switchingWhen used in conjunction with optional power switch boxes, the AdderV

 36HTFurther informationThis chapter contains a variety of information, including the followi

 37AppendicesAppendix 1 – Conguration menu itemsThe following conguration menus are availab

 38Exclusive UseSettings: ALLOWED, DISABLEDIn normal operation, the AdderView Matrix will all

 3Other KVMswitchesHostsystemsUser1LOC REM VNC 100 LNK PWRUser1User1User2ORPower switchIP net

 39Screen SaverSettings: DISABLED; 2, 5, 7, 10,15, 20 & 30 MINUTESTo avoid burning out th

 40User PreferencesThe User Preferences are system operating parameters that are independentl

 41FunctionsThe Functions menu contains a collection of procedures that affect various aspect

 42Advanced OptionsAdvanced options are available only to the Admin user and consist of setti

 43Appendix 2 – Firmware upgradeThe AdderView Matrix uses ash memory technology that allows

 44b Click the Browse... button and select the upgrade le that is appropriate to your Adder

 45Appendix 3 – Cable and connector specicationsRS232 serial mouse to PS/2 converter cable R

 46AdderView Matrix setup cable 9pin D-type female9pin D-type femaleAdderView Matrix to power

 47Other products in the Adder rangeThe following related items are available:• SmartView 4X

 48Radio Frequency EnergyA Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect

 4Power supply and country- specic power leadSix self-adhesive rubber feetAdderView Matrix (

 49© 2006 Adder Technology LimitedAll trademarks are acknowledged.Release 1.1eJanuary 2006Par

 50HTIndexAAccess activitylogging 28AdderLink IPconnections 10Adder Port Direct 29Addressi

 5HTInstallationThis chapter covers the physical mounting and connection of the AdderView Mat

 6Computer port connections to standard computersAdderView Matrix can be directly connected t

 7Computer port connections to alternative computersAdderView Matrix is intended to connect d

 8Connections to a USB portSome computers are not tted with dedicated keyboard and mouse por