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NTI NODEMUX MULTI-USER UNIVERSAL KVM SWITCH
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OSD Control
OSD superimposes a menu system on the user’s video screen with a list of all connected CPUs. OSD allows CPUs to be named
(with up to 12 character names). OSD then allows selection of CPUs by that name. Connected CPUs can be listed by name or
by port number. OSD Search Mode enables the user to type in the first few characters of the CPU's name and the OSD will
locate it. HELP screens assist with all OSD functions.
Security Option with Password
The security option in the OSD Control of the NODEMUX switch enables an administrator to control access to CPU ports for each
user. Up to 63 users can be created. These users have controlled access to any CPU. Only the administrator can activate or
deactivate the security features on each user port. Finally, the administrator can set a maximum idle time value after which the
current user will be logged out and the login screen displayed again. This time out does not function while the OSD is active. The
current security status, idle time out, and scan dwell time are all saved and will be restored whenever power to the switch is cycled
OFF, then ON. To reset the administrator’s password call NTI and have the device serial number of the NODEMUX switch
available.
Enabling The Security Feature
To enable the security feature the administrator must first enter Command Mode from the keyboard using the <Ctrl> + <`> (accent
key). The OSD menu will automatically appear on the monitor. This provides a visual way to control the NODEMUX switch using
the keyboard and mouse.
The administrator
, when setting the Universal KVM switch up for the first time, may want to proceed directly to the
ADMINISTRATION Mode by typing <CTRL> + <M> , then <A>, and then <Y>.
Password and User Name
The factory default settings are:
• user name = ADMINISTRATOR
• password = ADMINISTRATOR
Figure 6- Login screen
Note: The username for the administrator cannot be changed from "ADMINISTRATOR".
Once logged-in, follow the instructions on page 14 for setting up users and changing the administrator password. Once the
password is setup, if it is lost or forgotten, the administrator will have to contact NTI for assistance on clearing the password and
set it up again. Within the ADMINISTRATION Mode the administrator can setup each of the users and the limitations of their use
of the individual CPUs on the system.
When a standard user powers up the system a security screen may appear as setup by the administrator. The user will
need to login to the system by following the instructions below for the USER LOGIN. If the user does not know the appropriate
user name and password (setup by the administrator), contact the system administrator for this information. Once logged-in a
user can follow the Command Functions described on page 16 to control the system of CPUs within the limitations as determined
by the administrator.