ADDERLink Manual

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 40baL baL
When the XR unit is locked the video is switched off and the keyboard and mouse
are disconnected from the computer. Locking the XR unit does not affect the
operation of the XL unit.
To unlock the AdderLink XR unit enter the password followed by the RETURN key
eg:
[P] [A] [S] [S] [W] [O] [R] [D] [Enter]
NOTE - The password consists of a combination of key strokes rather like the code
to a safe. The key strokes are not case sensitive and can include all the keys...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 41What to do if your AdderLink is locked and you have lost or forgotten the
password
If your AdderLink is locked and you have lost or forgotten the password then you
may clear the password if you have access to the XL unit. To clear the password
power down the XR unit and switch option switch 5 on the XL unit to the on position
(see section 2.7). When you next power on the XR unit it will go straight into
configuration mode allowing you to clear or change the password....

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 424. AdderLink configuration optionsAll the options described in this section are entered in AdderLink’s configuration
mode - see section 3.6 for instructions on entering configuration mode.
4.1 RS232 protocol options
RS232 serial ports are used for a wide variety of purposes and are typically
operated in a number of different modes. A mode that is suitable for one type of
device may not be suitable for other devices and so the RS232 protocol supported
by the AdderLink...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 43B1 B1
 f f    - Set RS232 baud rate to 1200 (default)
B2 B2
 f f    - Set RS232 baud rate to 9600
S1 S1
 f f    - RS232 protocol uses 1 stop bit
S2 S2
 f f    - RS232 protocol uses 2 stop bits (default)
S3 S3
 f f    - RS232 protocol uses no parity (default)
S4 S4
 f f    - RS232 protocol uses even parity
S5 S5
 f f    - RS232 protocol uses odd parity
S7 S7
 f f    - RS232 protocol uses 7 bits per character (default)
S8 S8
 f f    - RS232 protocol uses 8 bits per...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 44The AdderLink supports ‘Internet Mice’ that are compatible with the Microsoft
IntelliMouse. These are fitted with a wheel or other scroll control and sometimes
have additional buttons. Examples are:
Microsoft IntelliMouse
Logitech Pilot Mouse +
Logitech MouseMan+
Genius NetMouse
Genius NetMouse Pro
Standard PS/2 and IntelliMouse compatible mice may be connected to the
AdderLink. You may configure your CPUs using Microsoft PS/2 or IntelliMouse
drivers in any combination...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 45Appendix A.  Cable and connector
specificationsIMPORTANT NOTEThe maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices andcables. It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specifiedbelow with certain PCs and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If youexperience problems try using shorter cables.A1. Keyboard, monitor, mouse, microphone and speakers
connections
All of these devices plug directly into the relevant ports of the AdderLink. If...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 46constructed with coaxial cable cores. Cheaper ‘data’ cables are available but
generally give rather poor quality. Avoid using data cables longer than 2 metres
unless the video quality is not important. Good quality coaxial video cables may be
run at distances up to 20 metres with little loss of video quality.
Keyboard and PS/2 mice - 6 pin mini-DIN male connector to 6 pin mini-DIN male
connector with all lines connected straight through (1-1,2-2 etc.). If the PC has a...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 47A3. Twisted pair cable
Many types of twisted pair cables are available. You may use unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cable with the AdderLink. Ensure that the
cable you use is of Category 5 or better specification.
The AdderLink uses the following pairs on the twisted pair RJ45 jack connector. If
your cable is terminated for networking use then it will probably be wired correctly for
the AdderLink. All four twisted pairs within the cable are...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 48Maximising the video quality for long cable lengths
All twisted pair cables are constructed so that each of the twisted pairs has a slightly
different twist rate. This is to reduce the electrical cross-talk between signals
travelling on adjacent pairs. This difference in twist frequency effectively means that
the wire distance that an electrical signal has to traverse is different for the different
pairs. This does not normally cause a noticeable problem but for higher...

AdderLinkInstallation and UsePage 49RS232 cables for mouse applications
Computer to AdderLink RS232 cable for RS232 mouse applicationsComputer-end 9-pin female connectorAdderLink-end 9-pin male connector22335574Mouse to AdderLink cable / adapterMouse-end 9-pin male connectorAdderLink-end 9-pin male connector23324655786487RS232 cables for printer applications
Computer to AdderLink RS232 cable for RS232 printer applicationsComputer-end 9-pin female connectorAdderLink-end 9-pin male connectorAll lines...