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Functions
The Functions menu contains a collection
of procedures that affect various aspects of
AdderView CATx operation. Only the Admin
user is granted access to all functions, other
users are offered only the following options:
• Restore Standard Mouse,
• Restore Intellimouse,
• Power control - only computers to which
a user has access rights can be switched.
Power Control
The options within this section are usable only when the AdderView CATx is
used in conjunction with one or more external power switch units. For more
details see: power switching
connections, configuration, operation (via
menu) or operation (via viewer)
Switch Computer ON
Select this option to power on one or more computers.
Switch Computer OFF
Select this option to power off one or more computers.
Edit Power ON String
Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderView
CATx to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers on.
Edit Power OFF String
Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderView
CATx to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers off.
Send Data to RS232 port
This option is used to save AdderView CATx configuration information to
a specially connected computer. A temporary link must be made using the
COM1/UPGRADE port at the rear of the AdderView CATx and the computer must
run a custom routine available from Adder Technology Limited. The resulting
download file can be optionally edited (using a text editor or spreadsheet) and/
or reloaded into the AdderView CATx. This option is especially useful in complex
cascade arrangements where many computers are attached. See Saving and
restoring configuration settings for more details.
Read Data from RS232 port
This option is used to reload configuration information into the AdderView CATx
from a specially connected computer. See above for more details.
Configure IP port
AdderView CATx IP models only. Displays a sub menu containing options related
specifically to IP network and modem/ISDN port features. See Configure IP port
for details.
ADDERVIEW CATx IP
Functions
Restore Standard Mouse
Restore Intellimouse
Power Control
Clear UTP Extender Password
Reset to Factory Defaults
Send Data to RS232 port
Read Data from RS232 port
Configure IP port
Enter-Run Function
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To get here
1 From a local, remote or global keyboard,
log on as a standard (limited options) or
‘admin’ user.
2 Press
(hotkeys can change).
3 Press to select ‘More menus’.
4 Select ‘Functions’.
Restore Standard Mouse
This option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased to
operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView
CATx. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details.
Restore Intellimouse
This option is used to resume Microsoft Intellimouse operation if it has ceased to
operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView
CATx. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details.
Clear UTP Extender Password
Available only at the local console connection, this option places any X100 or
X200 extender that is locked in password mode into configuration mode. The
extended user can then clear or re-enter the password, as required.
Reset to Factory Defaults
Returns all key settings within the AdderView CATx to their original states.
WARNING: This function will clear all computer and user lists that are stored
within the AdderView CATx.
When this option is selected, you must press to confirm the action. The internal
data will be rewritten and a completion message displayed after a short period.