ATEN ALTUSEN KW1000 User Manual

User ManualKW10002004-10-22

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Chapter 1.IntroductionOverviewThe KW1000 is a control unit that uses the TCP/IP and IEEE 802.11bprotocols to allow administrators to remotely monitor

The Administrator and Client utilities provided with the KW1000 package makethe KW1000 easy to install, maintain, and operate. System administrators c

FeaturesM Wireless remote access of KVM switches or servers (IEEE 802.11b WLAN)M Advanced security features: password protection; advanced encryptiont

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Chapter 2.Hardware SetupFront View1. Reset / FWPressing and holding this switch in while powering ON the KW1000 returns it to thefactory default firmw

* This switch is recessed and must be pushed with a thin object - such asthe end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint pen.Rear View1. Antenna2. KVM PortThe

InstallationTo install the KW1000, refer to the diagram below (the numbers correspond to thenumbered steps), and do the following:1. Plug the local ad

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Chapter 3.Getting StartedWireless ConnectionThe KW1000 has a default IP address of 192.168.1.101 with a subnet mask of255.255.255.0. Be sure to config

FCC InformationThis is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may causeradio interference in which case the user may be requir

Provide a valid Username and Password, then Click Login to continue. Whenyou have successfully logged in, the Main Screen appears:Note: 1. All screen

Screen ElementsExcept for the Logout icon, the icons arranged horizontally across the top of thepage are the administration utilities. They are used t

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Chapter 4.AdministrationIntroductionThe administration utilities, represented by the icons located across the top ofthe KW1000 web page, are used to c

GeneralThe General panel displays three items of information about the KW1000’sstatus. This is the same information that appears after you successfull

NetworkThe Network dialog is used to specify the KW1000’s network environment.The page is divided into three panels: Access Port; IP Address; and Log

IP AddressThe KW1000 uses a fixed IP Address. The default address is 192.168.1.101. Ifyou choose, you can assign it a different one by keying the new

SecurityThe Security page is used to control access to the KW1000.M IP and MAC Filters permit or deny access to the KW1000 for specific IPand MAC addr

FilteringM There are a maximum of 100 filters allowed for each category (User IPs,User MACs, and Administrator MACs).M To enable IP filtering for User

M Click OK when done.M To delete a filter, select it and Click Remove; To modify a filter, select itand Click Edit. The Edit dialog box is similar to

Package ContentsThe complete KW1000 package contains the following components:M 1 KW1000 KVM over WIRELESS Control UnitM 1 Custom KVM Cable SetM 1 P

User ManagerThe User Manager dialog is used to manage user profiles.M A maximum of 64 user profiles can be created.M To add a user, fill in the inform

An explanation of the profile items is given in the table below:Username A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 15 characters is allowed.Password A minimum o

CustomizationThis configuration dialog allows the Administrator to set Timeout, Login failure,and Working mode parameters.An explanation of the Custom

FirmwareNew versions of the KW1000 firmware can be downloaded from our website athttp://altusen.com.tw as they become available. To upgrade the firmwa

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Chapter 5.The Windows ClientStarting UpTo access the KW1000 with the Windows Client software:1. After you log in, Click the Windows Client icon at the

Note: 1. If Full Screen Mode is enabled (there is a checkmark in the box),the remote display fills the entire screen of your local monitor.2. If Full

OperationOnce the Switch to the KW1000 has been accomplished, the remote system’svideo output is captured and displayed on your monitor. At the same t

KeystrokesKeyboard input has no effect on the local computer except for [Alt + Tab] and[Ctrl + Alt + Del]. ([Alt + Tab] and [Ctrl + Alt + Del] are ret

If these procedures still do not help, set the mouse speed and acceleration for thecomputer (or computers via KVM switch) connected to the KW1000 as f

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Windows XP/Server 2003:Set the mouse speed to the middle position; disable Enhance Pointer Precision(Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Mou

An explanation of the actions is given in the table, below:Action ExplanationExit remote location Break the connection to the KW1000 and return to loc

Configuring the HotkeysIf you find the default Hotkey combinations inconvenient, you can configurethem to whatever suits your taste, as follows:1. Hig

The meanings of the adjustment options are given in the table below:Option UsageScreen Position Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the rem

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Chapter 6.The Java ClientIntroductionThe Java Client makes the KW1000 accessible to all platforms. that have Java2 installed. Java 2 is available for

OperationYou can work on the remote system via the screen display on your monitor justas if it were your local system.The Java Client’s toolbar is hid

The ToolbarThe Toolbar at the bottom of the screen is a Java applet that gives you controlover the KVM operations. Going from left to right on the too

Mouse:At times the local mouse movement may lose sync with the remote mousemovement. If performing an Autosync doesn’t resolve the problem The MouseSy

Chapter 7.The Log FileThe KW1000 logs all the events that take place on it, and writes them to a logfile, which is a searchable database.and stores th

ContentsChapter 1.IntroductionOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Featur

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AppendixSpecificationsFunction SpecificationConnectors ConsolePorts1 x 6 pin mini-DIN F - Keyboard1 x 6 pin mini-DIN F - Mouse1 x HDB-15 F - VideoKVM

Rack MountingFor convenience and flexibility, the KW1000 can be mounted on a system rack.To rack mount the unit do the following:1. Screw the mounting

TroubleshootingGeneral OperationProblem ResolutionErratic Operation If the KW1000 is connected to a KVM switch, makesure to power on the switch before

The Windows ClientProblem ResolutionRemote mouse pointeris out of step.1. Use the AutoSync feature (see Video Adjustment, p. 32), to synch the local a

Administrator Login FailureIf you are unable to perform an Administrator login (because the Username andPassword information has become corrupted, or

Limited WarrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FORTHE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR

AAdministration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Administrator Login Failure. . . . . . 45Administrator Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Customizatio

SSettings NotebookGeneral page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Network page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Security page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5.The Windows ClientStarting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Operation

About This ManualThis User Manual provides information concerning the installation,configuration, and operation of the KW1000 KVM over Wireless modu

ConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions:CourierIndicates text that you should key in.[ ]Indicates keys you should press. For example, [E

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