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Page 1: User Guide
CAT5 Smart KVM Extender User Guide 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA www.tripplite.com/support Copyright ©2012 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Table of Contents Welcome ................. 2 Introduction ..............3 The system components..........3 The KVM Extender units ..........4 Pre-installation instructions .......... 5 The KVM Extender cables..........6 Power supply ..............6 Using the KVM Extender as an extender ...... 7 Giving 2 users access to 1 computer...... -
Page 3: Welcome
USER GUIDE Welcome Thank you for buying the CAT5 Smart KVM Extender system. The system is produced by Minicom Advanced Systems Limited. Technical precautions This equipment generates radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause radio frequency interference. -
Page 4: Introduction
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Introduction The CAT5 Smart KVM Extender (KVM Extender) system from Minicom is an advanced KVM switch that performs the following functions: Extends KVM control over a computer* up to a distance of 110m / 360ft ... -
Page 5: The Kvm Extender Units
USER GUIDE The KVM Extender units The figures below illustrate the Transmitter and Receiver units. Built-in KVM Monitor Mouse Yellow cables Power LED Side A Side B 6VDC SYSTEM Power Green Keyboard System cable connector Control LED Figure 1 Transmitter side panels Select button LEDs POWER... -
Page 6: Pre-Installation Instructions
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Computer Keyboard Computer Keyboard Monitor port Monitor port COMPUTER USER Computer Mouse Mouse port Figure 3 Receiver rear panel Picture Power adjuster connector 6VDC PICTURE SYSTEM System cable Figure 4 Receiver side panel Pre-installation instructions Disconnect all computers from the power supply. Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. -
Page 7: The Kvm Extender Cables
USER GUIDE The KVM Extender cables The Transmitter comes with built-in KVM cables that connect to the computer’s Video card, Mouse and Keyboard ports. The 3 in 1 CPU cable The 3 in 1 CPU cable –illustrated below – is only used when the Receiver connects to a computer. -
Page 8: Using The Kvm Extender As An Extender
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Using the KVM Extender as an extender Extend the KVM workstation from the computer up to a distance of 110m/360ft. 1. Connect the Transmitter to a computer. 2. Connect a KVM workstation to the Receiver. 3. Connect a CAT5 FTP cable to the System ports of the Transmitter and Receiver. -
Page 9: Giving 2 Users Access To 1 Computer
USER GUIDE Giving 2 users access to 1 computer To give 2 users access to 1 computer, connect the system as in Figure 7. The connections are the same as in Figure 6, with the addition of a KVM workstation for user 2. Access to the computer is on a first-come-first-served basis. -
Page 10: The Kvm Extender As A 2-Port Kvm Switch
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER The KVM Extender as a 2-port KVM Switch Figure 8 illustrates the system connected to 2 computers and 2 workstations. User 1 can access his local computer or the remote computer. User 2 can only access his local computer. The connections are the same as in Figure 7, with the addition of the 3 in 1 CPU cable that connects a 2 computer to the... -
Page 11: Operating The Kvm Extender
USER GUIDE Operating the KVM Extender Once the system is connected there are 2 ways to switch between the 2 computers / KVM workstations. At the Receiver, press the Select button At the keyboard, press Shift followed by + or -. Control LEDs Control LED Blinking... -
Page 12: Kvm Extender Settings Mode
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Locking KVM control When there are 2 users in the system, either user can override the Timeout feature and retain control by locking the system. To lock control: On the keyboard press Shift then, F12. To relinquish control: On the keyboard press Shift then, Esc. -
Page 13: Changing The Hotkey
USER GUIDE To enter the Settings mode: Press Shift then, F2. Release Shift before pressing F2. All 3 keyboard LEDs glow when in the Settings mode. Changing the hotkey At the Receiver you can change the hotkey from Shift to Alt or Ctrl. -
Page 14: Making Advanced Adjustments
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Making advanced adjustments The KVM Extender operates with: Windows, Linux, Novell or UNIX systems 2 or 3 or 5 button PS/2 mouse, Intellimouse or Wheel mouse When connected and switched on as set out above, the KVM Extender automatically operates with the computer and mouse types connected to it. - Page 15 USER GUIDE Set the keyboard mode to: PC when operating Intel based computers. UC when operating UNIX computers in console mode. UG when operating UNIX computers in graphics mode. Mouse driver settings when replacing a computer Type the letters Wheel mouse or Intellimouse 2 or 3 button mouse 5-button mouse...
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Page 16: Viewing The Settings
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Replacing a mouse type After replacing a mouse with a different mouse type (as opposed to a different mouse of the same type) while the KVM Extender is in use. From the Receiver location: 1. Press and hold the Select button for more than 5 seconds. 2. -
Page 17: Cascading Smart Extenders
USER GUIDE Cascading Smart Extenders You can cascade two or more Smart Extenders to get more than one remote workstation working from one computer. One possible configuration is shown on the diagram below. - Page 18 CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Smart Extender Smart Extender Transmitter 1 Transmitter 2 C AT 5 C A T5 SM ART SM ART E xte nde r Ex ten der M IN ICOM M IN ICO M TRANS MITTER TRANSM ITTE R ww w.
- Page 19 USER GUIDE Transmitter unit. This ensures mouse and keyboard functionality. See Figure 9 above. Order of switching on When cascading, switch the system on in the following order: 1. The second Smart Extender Transmitter unit 2. The rest of the system, including the shared computer.
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Page 20: Technical Specifications
CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER Technical specifications System System cable CAT5 FTP cable 2x4x24 AWG Solid Wire Maximum distance 110m/360ft Mouse support: 2 or 3 or 5 button PS/2, Wheelmouse Operating systems DOS, Windows, Novell, Linux, UNIX, HP UX, QNX, SGI, FreeBSD, BeOS, Open VMS Screen resolution Up to 1600X1200 @ 75Hz (depends on cable length) -
Page 21: Kvm Extender Configuration
USER GUIDE KVM Extender configuration In Figure 10 the KVM Extender system is connected to a KVM Switch and computer rack. User 1 can access his local computer or the computer rack through the KVM Switch. User 2 can access the computer rack through the KVM Switch. P110 P 110 User 2... - Page 22 CAT5 SMART KVM EXTENDER 201204204 • 933188_EN...