ATEN CN-6000 User Manual

User ManualCN-60002003-11-14

With its advanced security features, the CN-6000 is the fastest, most reliable, mostcost effective way to remotely access and manage widely distribute

FeaturesM Remote access of KVM switches or servers via LAN, WAN, or the Internet;control your installation from down the hall, down the street, or hal

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Chapter 2.Hardware SetupFront View1. Reset / Firmware Upgrade SwitchM Pressing and holding this switch in while powering On the CN-6000 putsthe switch

Rear View1. KVM PortThe KVM cable (supplied with this package) that links the CN-6000 toyour KVM switch or server plugs in here.2. Local Console Secti

InstallationTo install the CN-6000, refer to the diagram below (the diagram numbers corre-spond to the numbered steps), and do the following:1. Plug t

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Chapter 3.Getting StartedLogging InOperation of the CN-6000 is browser based. To begin, open your browser andspecify the CN-6000’s IP address in the b

Provide a valid Username and Password, then Click Login to continue.Note: 1. The first time you log in, use the default Username: administrator;and th

Screen ElementsThe icons arranged horizontally across the top of the page are the administrationutilities. They are used to configure the CN-6000 for

Warning!This is a class A product. In a domestic environment thisproduct may cause radio interference in which case the usermay be required to take ad

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Chapter 4.AdministrationIntroductionOnce you login, the General configuration dialog box appears:The General configuration dialog is the first of the

GeneralThe General dialog box provides information about the CN-6000’s status.An explanation of each of the fields is given in the table below:Device

NetworkThe Network dialog is used to specify the CN-6000’s network environment.Access PortAs a security measure, the Administrator can set the Port nu

IP AddressThe CN-6000 can either have its IP address assigned dynamically at bootup(DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address.M For dynamic IP addr

SecurityThe Security page is used to control access to the CN-6000.M IP and MAC Filters permit or deny access to the CN-6000 for specific IPand MAC ad

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

User ManagementThis configuration dialog is used to manage user profiles.M A maximum of 64 users can have access to a CN-6000.M To add a user, fill in

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

Packing ListThe complete CN-6000 package consists of:M 1 CN-6000 KVM On the Net Control UnitM 1 CS Custom KVM Cable SetM 1 Power AdapterM 1 Rack Mou

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

FirmwareNew versions of the CN-6000 firmware can be downloaded from our website athttp://xxxxx.com/downloads as they become available. To upgrade the

TroubleshootingSymptom ActionUsers cannot find theCN-6000 on the network.The power on sequence may not have been performedcorrectly. You must power up

Chapter 5.The Windows ClientStarting UpTo access the CN-6000 with the Windows Client software, after you log in (see p. 9),Click the Windows Client ic

OperationOnce the Switch to the CN-6000 has been accomplished, the remote system’svideo output is captured and displayed on your monitor. At the same

KeystrokesUntil you close the CN-6000 connection, normal keyboard input is suspeneded onthe local computer. It is captured and operates on the remote

HotkeysThe Hotkey Setup ScreenVarious configuration actions related to the keyboard, video, and mouse can beperformed via hotkey combinations. The Hot

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

Video AdjustmentYou can adjust the placement and the picture quality of the remote screen (asdisplayed on your local monitor) with the Video Options f

TroubleshootingGeneralProblem ResolutionI cannot find theCN-6000 on the network.Check with your system administrator.The Windows Client willnot run.Th

Contents1. IntroductionOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Features . . .

Resolving Mouse ProblemsIf the Video Adjustment procedures (see Mouse Functions, p. 27), still do not helpwith the mouse synchronization problems, set

M Windows XP: Set the mouse speed to the middle position; disable EnhancePointer Precision (Control Panel → Printers and Other Hardware → Mouse→ Point

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Chapter 6.The Java ClientIntroductionThe Java Client is provided to make the CN-6000 accessible to all platforms. Anysystem that has Java 2 installed,

You can perform mouse and keyboard operations on this screen just as if it wereyour local system’s display.Note: 1. You can switch between your local

VideoClicking this button allows you to adjust the placement and picture quality of theremote display. This is similar to the Adjust Video feature of

Mouse SynchronizationAt times the local mouse movement may lose sync with the remote mousemovement. The Mouse Synchronization function gets them back

TroubleshootingFor mouse synchronization problems, refer back to the Mouse discussion on theprevious page. For connection and operation problems, see

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Chapter 7.The Log ServerThe Log Server is a utility that records all the events that take place on the CN-6000and stores them in a searchable database

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33The Hotkey Setup Screen . . . . .

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AppendixSpecificationsSpecifications for the CN-6000 are given in the table, below:Function SpecificationConnectors CPU Port 1 x SPDB-15 F - KVM LinkC

Rack MountingFor convenience and flexibility, the CN-6000 can be mounted on a system rack.To rack mount the unit do the following:1. Screw the mountin

AAdministrator Utility 9Customization page 23Logging in 12Settings Notebook 14Starting up 10Troubleshooting 27User Management page 21CCN-6000Front vie

OOverview 1RRack Mounting 60Reset on exit 23SSerial number 10Settings Notebook 14General page 15Network page 16Security page 18Uploading changes 14Spe

About This ManualThis User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your CN-6000 system.It covers all aspects of installation, configuration a

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

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Chapter 1.IntroductionOverviewThe CN-6000 is a control unit that allows operators to monitor and access theircomputers from remote locations. The CN-6