ADDERLink Digital ipeps Manual

							AdderLink Digital iPEPS
User Guide
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Contents
Introduction
AdderLink Digital iPEPS features ................................................4
What’s in the box ........................................................................\
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What you may additionally need ...............................................5
Installation
Mounting ........................................................................\
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Connections ........................................................................\
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Host computer ........................................................................\
7
IP network port .......................................................................8
Power supply connection .......................................................9
Configuration
Connecting to Digital iPEPS ......................................................10
Initial configuration ..................................................................11
Performing a flash upgrade ......................................................12
Flash upgrade using the remote method  ...........................12
Flash upgrade using the dipswitch method  .......................12
Operation
Using the viewer window ....................................................13
The menu bar ...................................................................13
When using the viewer window .....................................13
Host selection ........................................................................\
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Configure ........................................................................\
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Auto calibrate   ............................................................15
Re-synchronise mouse   ................................................15
Access mode - shared/private  ..............................................15
Power switching ....................................................................15
Editing the viewer window menu bar .................................16
Controls ........................................................................\
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Single Mouse Mode .........................................................17
Resync Mouse ...................................................................17
Refresh Screen ..................................................................17
Mouse Control ..................................................................17
Advanced mouse configuration  ......................................18
Info ........................................................................\
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Keyboard Control .............................................................19
Video settings ...................................................................19
Sound control ...................................................................20
Virtual Media  .......................................................................21
Remotely transferring files as a virtual disk drive  .........21
Remotely exporting a disk drive to the host  ..................22
Resetting the Digital iPEPS to factory default ....................23  
						

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Further information
Getting assistance ......................................................................24
Appendix 1 - VNC viewer connection options .........................25
Display ........................................................................\
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Inputs ........................................................................\
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Connection ........................................................................\
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Expert ........................................................................\
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Appendix 2 - VNC viewer window options ..............................28
Appendix 3 - Java viewer options .............................................29
Encoding and colour level ....................................................29
Inputs ........................................................................\
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Security ........................................................................\
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Misc ........................................................................\
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Appendix 4 - Configuration menus ..........................................30
User accounts ........................................................................\
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Gui edit configuration .....................................................32
Unit configuration ................................................................33
EDID configuration  ..........................................................34
Advanced unit configuration ..........................................35
Time & date configuration ...................................................36
Network configuration (IPV4) ..............................................37
Network configuration (IPV6) ..............................................38
Setting IP access control ...................................................39
Serial port configuration ......................................................40
Host configuration ................................................................41
Power switching configuration  .......................................42
Logging and status ...............................................................43
LDAP configuration ..............................................................44
Appendix 5 - Networking issues ...............................................45
Positioning Digital iPEPS in the network ............................45
Placing Digital iPEPS behind a router or firewall ...........45
Placing Digital iPEPS alongside the firewall  ...................47
Appendix 6 - An introduction to IPv6  .....................................48
Vastly increased address space .............................................48
Standard subnet size ............................................................48
Address allocation ................................................................48
Mixing IPv4 and IPv6   ...........................................................49
Appendix 7 - The KVMADMIN utility .......................................50
Appendix 8 - Known working video modes ............................51
Appendix 9 - Product compatibility  .........................................51
Appendix 10 – Hotkey sequences and Adder Port Direct .......52
Warranty ........................................................................\
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Safety information ....................................................................54
End user licence agreement ......................................................55
Radio Frequency Energy............................................................56
Index  
						

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IP network/Inter net
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Introduction
Drawing upon our long and successful 
history within the field of remote system 
control, we have taken our best KVM via 
IP technology and miniaturised it. The 
result is the AdderLink Digital iPEPS, a 
highly responsive, cost efficient way to 
control a single system from any remote 
position - worldwide.
Digital iPEPS stands for ‘Digital iP Engine 
Per Server’ and gives an indication of the 
clear design goals that have been applied 
to this product since its conception. In 
situations where a single system must be 
placed in a relatively isolated location and 
yet must be controlled from elsewhere, 
then Digital iPEPS is the solution. The 
host system can run its usual operating 
system completely unchanged and needs 
only to be connected to the compact 
Digital iPEPS unit. This ensures that 
there is no performance hit associated 
with other remote solutions and also 
provides the authorised remote user with 
complete control. The remote user uses a 
compact VNC viewer utility and can link 
to the Digital iPEPS via any connected IP 
network, or via the Internet. 
IP network/InternetThe IP port allows direct connection to an Ethernet-based local network and from there onto the wider Internet, as required.
Alternatively, the robust Digital iPEPS security system will allow direct connection to the outside world.  
Four simultaneous remote usersDigital iPEPS can support four remote users at any one time. Adder Virtual Media feature Allows an authorised remote user to transfer files and folders to a host computer, such that they appear as though presented locally on removable media (as would a memory stick or CD-ROM). Via the IP network link, the remote user can then control the host and make use of the transferred files and folders. An indispensable feature when remotely upgrading or patching distant host systems.     
						

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AdderLink Digital iPEPS features
The AdderLink Digital iPEPS unit uses the following connections to provi\
de 
secure remote access to a host computer.
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USB link for keyboard and mouseUse this port to link the Digital iPEPS to a USB port on the host computer. This will provide USB keyboard and mouse connections.  
Video inputDVI/D digital video input from the host computer.  Power inputConnect the supplied power adapter here.
IP network portThis Ethernet port provides the connection to the network. The port is intelligent and can automatically sense whether it is attached to a 10Mb or 100Mb network and whether a cross-over or straight cable is in use. The green and yellow indicators provide useful status information. 
Audio inputOptionally use the supplied 3.5mm jack cable to link this port with the audio output of the host computer.
USB link for the Adder Virtual Media featureOptionally use this port to link the Digital iPEPS to a USB port on the host computer. This will provide a USB connection specifically for the Adder Virtual Media feature. RS232 serial inputOptionally use the supplied power control cable to link this port with the RS232 port of a power switch.
Configuration switchesSW1 is used to determine how Digital iPEPS derives its power. SW2 is used to reset the Digital iPEPS back to its factory defaults. SW2 is also used during firmware upgrades.   
						

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What’s in the box
Digital iPEPS module 
What you may additionally need
CD-ROM
Power adapter plus country-specific power cablePart number: PSU-IEC-5VDC-2.5A
Four self-adhesive rubber feet
3.5mm jack stereo audio cablePart number: VSC222 x USB cable 2m (type A to B)Part number: VSC24
Video cable 2m DVI/D to DVI/DPart number: VSCD1  Rack chassis faceplatePart number: X-RMK-FASCIA 
Power control cablePart number: VSC45
Rack mount chassisPart number: X-RMK-CHASSIS 
HDMI to DVI-D video cablePart number: VSCD11   
						

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Installation
Mounting
The Digital iPEPS offers two main mounting 
methods:
•	 Supplied	four	self-adhesive	rubber	feet
•	 Rack	chassis	faceplate	-	see	below
Connections
Two countersunk screws are included to 
attach the supplied faceplate to the Digital 
iPEPs unit and one panhead screw is provided 
to fix the faceplate to the rack chassis. 
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7DVI-D video cable
USB cable for Adder Virtual Media feature (optional connection)
USB cable for keyboard and mouse links
Connections
Installation of the Digital iPEPS involves a number of basic 
connections to some or all of the following items:
•	 Host	computer	(below)
•	IP network port
•	Power supply
Host computer
The Digital iPEPS is connected to the host computer using the supplied D\
VI-D 
video, USB, audio and power control cables (the latter two connections \
are 
optional).      
To attach the video and USB cables 
1 Wherever possible, ensure that power is disconnected from the Digital iP\
EPS 
and the computer. Live connections are possible but it is also preferabl\
e to 
power down items before connection or disconnection.
2  Connect the supplied DVI-D cable to the video socket at one end of the D\
igital 
iPEPS and connect the other end to the video output of the host computer\
.
3  Connect one of the supplied USB cables to the socket labelled  and the 
other end to a vacant USB port on the host computer.
4 [Optional step] If the Adder Virtual Media feature is required and/or yo\
u wish 
to power the Digital iPEPS without using the supplied power adapter, then \
also connect the other supplied USB cable to the socket labelled  
 If the VM USB connection is not 
made then the supplied power 
adapter must be used.  
To attach the audio and power control cables
1 [Optional step] Where audio from the host computer is required, connect \
the supplied 3.5mm jack stereo audio cable between the audio port  of 
the Digital iPEPS and the line output of the host computer.
2 [Optional step] Where a remote power switch is to be used with the host \
computer, connect the supplied power control cable to the socket labelle\
d 
 on the Digital iPEPS. Connect the other end to the serial port of the 
remote power switch. 
Power control cable for use when a remote power switch will be used
Audio connection to link with the speaker output of the host computer   
						

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IP network port
The Digital iPEPS provides an autosensing Ethernet IP port that can oper\
ate at 10 
or 100Mbps, according to the network speed. The Digital iPEPS is designe\
d to 
reside easily at any part of your network: 
•	 It	can	be	placed	within	the	local	network,	behind	any	firewall/router	
connections to the Internet, or
•	 It	can	be	placed	externally	to	the	local	network,	on	a	separate	sub-network	
or with an open Internet connection.   
Wherever in the network the Digital iPEPS is situated, you will need to \
determine 
certain configuration issues such as address allocation and/or firew\
all adjustment 
to allow correct operation. Please refer to Networking issues within the 
Configuration chapter for more details. 
IMPORTANT: When the Digital iPEPS is accessible from the public Internet\
, you 
must ensure that sufficient security measures are employed. 
To connect the IP network port
1 Depending upon where in the network the Digital iPEPS is being connected\
, 
run a category 5e or 6 cable from the appropriate hub or router to the 
Digital iPEPS.
2 Connect the plug of the category 5e or 6 cable into the IP port on the e\
nd 
panel of the Digital iPEPS.
Category 5e or 6 link cable
3 Configure the network settings as appropriate to the position of the D\
igital 
iPEPS within the network - see Networking issues for details.     
						

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Power supply connection
The Digital iPEPS provides flexibility in the way that it is powered i\
n order to suit 
your installation requirements. Each Digital iPEPS can be powered:
•	 Via	both	USB connections from the host computer, or
•	 From	the	supplied	autosensing	power	adapter.
Power supply issues and options
If you intend to derive power from the host computer then both USB 
connections must be made to the host computer. The Digital iPEPS will sh\
are its 
requirements between the two ports and will automatically refuse to oper\
ate if 
only one connection is made. 
If you want to disable virtual media by omitting its USB cable, then you\
 will need 
to use the supplied power adapter. On the side panel of the Digital iPEP\
S, use 
switch 1 to determine how power should be 
derived:
 SW1  OFF  Derive Digital iPEPS power 
from either the USB 
connections or the supplied 
power adapter.
    ON Derive Digital iPEPS power 
only from the supplied power 
adapter. 
To connect the power adapter
1 Connect the low voltage output connector from the power supply adapter 
to the power socket on the end panel of the Digital iPEPS.
Low voltage output connector from the supplied power adapter
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2 Connect the IEC connector of the supplied country-specific power lead \
to 
the socket of the power supply.
3 Connect the power lead to a nearby mains supply socket.
Note: SW2 is used to reset the Digital iPEPS back to its factory defaults and is 
also used during firmware upgrades.