Avocent 590-836-501D Computer Accessories User Manual


 
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Chapter 1: Product Overview.......................................................................................... 1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................1
LongView IP KVM extender system features..............................................................................1
Transmitter features ...................................................................................................................3
User station features...................................................................................................................4
User station modes .....................................................................................................................5
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2: Installation ..................................................................................................... 9
Getting Started...................................................................................................................................9
Items needed to install your LongView IP KVM extender system..............................................9
Optional items.............................................................................................................................9
Mounting Option..............................................................................................................................10
Installation Options .........................................................................................................................10
Point-to-point installation ........................................................................................................11
Connecting power.....................................................................................................................18
Networked installation..............................................................................................................18
Chapter 3: Operations ................................................................................................... 21
Overview..........................................................................................................................................21
LED identification ....................................................................................................................21
Accessing the System .......................................................................................................................22
OSD functions..................................................................................................................................22
Displaying system information using the OSD.........................................................................22
Configuring networking parameters using the OSD................................................................23
Setting the OSD timeout............................................................................................................24
The Serial Menu...............................................................................................................................25
Accessing the serial menu.........................................................................................................25
Navigating the serial menu.......................................................................................................26
Configuring Network Settings..........................................................................................................26
Detecting a transmitter IP address...........................................................................................32
Authentication..................................................................................................................................33
Flash Upgrading your LongView IP KVM Extender System ..........................................................35
Restoring Factory Default Settings..................................................................................................38
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