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CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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Figure 1.2: Example ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender Configuration

Secure connectivity and 802.11a standards-based design

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) provides secure connections through a 
proprietary design based on the 802.11a standard.

The ServSwitch Wireless transmitter 

The 

ServSwitch Wireless 

transmitter connects directly to your computer and serves 

as the radio interface device enabling the computer to transmit audio and video 
data. It also acts as the receiver for keyboard and mouse signals from extended 
devices. The 

ServSwitch

 Wireless transmitter contains five chassis-mounted 

connectors for local video, keyboard and mouse peripherals, in addition to power 
and audio in from the computer. It includes a 3.5 foot cable with video and PS/2 
keyboard and mouse connectors. Power is supplied to the transmitter from a 
universal input 12 V DC switching power supply (included).

The ServSwitch Wireless receiver 

The 

ServSwitch

 Wireless receiver connects directly to your user interface devices 

(keyboard, video monitor and mouse) and serves as the radio interface device for 
these components. It receives audio and video data from the source computer and 
sends keyboard and mouse data from the user interface devices to the source 
computer. The 

ServSwitch

 Wireless receiver has five chassis-mounted connectors 

for video, keyboard, mouse and audio peripherals and power. Power is supplied 
to the transmitter from a universal input 12 V DC switching power supply 
(included).

Summary of Contents for ServSwitch ACU5200A

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Page 3: ...ere s no reason why not We carry a broad line of robust solutions for all these applications Do you have just two PCs and need an economical alternative to keeping two monitors keyboards and mice on your desk Or do you need to share dozens of computers including a mix of IBM PC RS 6000 Apple Macintosh Sun Microsystems and SGI compatibles among multiple users with different access levels Does your ...

Page 4: ...ence Regulation of Industry Canada Le présent appareil numérique n émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing ...

Page 5: ...rvSwitch ServSelect ServSelect II and ServSelect IP are trademarks of BLACK BOX Corporation Apple Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM PS 2 and RS 6000 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft HyperTerminal Windows Windows NT and Windows XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United State...

Page 6: ...berá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 9 El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama sofá alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquear la ventilación no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación 10 El equipo eléctrico debe ser situ...

Page 7: ...s sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación 18 Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado u B Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha ...

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Page 9: ...itch Wireless KVM Extender 13 3 3 Connecting the ServSwitch Wireless Receiver 14 4 Operations 17 4 1 Powering the ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender 17 4 2 Informational Messages 17 4 3 LEDs 17 4 4 Fine Tuning the Image Settings 18 4 5 Image Adjustment Using the ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender OSD 18 5 Troubleshooting 21 5 1 Issues and Solutions 21 5 2 Calling Black Box 23 5 3 Shipping and Packagin...

Page 10: ...25 13 34 cm Weight 1 lb 0 45 kg Environmental Power Power supply 12 VDC 1A from supplied 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz switching power supply Operating temperature 0 C 40 C Storage temperature 20 C 50 C Multimedia Video Link Performance 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 Video Link Compatibility VGA SVGA XGA VGA compatible with analog RGB 15 Pin D shell non interlaced 60 Hz refresh rate Audio Support Analog...

Page 11: ... 5350 5725 5825 MHz Radio Modulation OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Nominal Output Power 17 dBm Range XGA video resolution to 100 feet Security AES encryption with 802 1x authentication ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender Product Specifications ...

Page 12: ...e heart of the compression engine is a multimedia DSP and an FPGA that are coupled to an IEEE 802 11a radio board Its industry standard design makes the ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender compatible with virtually any PC display technology and operating system Installation is essentially Plug and Play requiring no new drivers or software Figure 2 1 ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender Model The ServSwit...

Page 13: ...eo keyboard and mouse peripherals in addition to power and audio in from the computer It includes a 3 5 foot cable with video and PS 2 keyboard and mouse connectors Power is supplied to the transmitter from a universal input 12 V DC switching power supply included The ServSwitch Wireless receiver The ServSwitch Wireless receiver connects directly to your user interface devices keyboard video monit...

Page 14: ...smitter has been connected to the sound card of your PC with the pro vided audio cable 2 3 Safety Precautions To avoid potential video and or keyboard problems when using BLACK BOX products If the building has 3 phase AC power ensure that the computer and monitor are on the same phase For best results they should be on the same circuit Use only BLACK BOX supplied cable to connect computers and KVM...

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Page 17: ...witch Wireless transmitter and To install a ServSwitch Wireless receiver sections to properly install your new KVM extension system WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment Disconnect the power from the unit by unplugging the power supply from the electrical outlet To install a ServSwitch Wireless transmitter 1 Ensure that the video setting of your computer is 1024 ...

Page 18: ...d the other end to the computer s audio output connection lime green connector 7 Connect your ServSwitch Wireless transmitter to an AC power source with one of the power supplies included with your ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender NOTE The transmitter must be powered up before the computer NOTE Use only an BLACK BOX supplied power supply 8 Power up your computer 3 3 Connecting the ServSwitch Wirel...

Page 19: ...S 2 keyboard and mouse if applicable into the ServSwitch Wireless receiver s keyboard connection purple connector and mouse connection green connector Figure 3 2 ServSwitch Wireless Receiver Installation Example 4 Connect your speakers into the ServSwitch Wireless receiver s audio output connection lime green connector 5 Connect the ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender power supply into the ServSwitch...

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Page 21: ... transmitter and wait for the middle LED labeled S2 to illuminate before powering up your computer 4 2 Informational Messages When the ServSwitch Wireless receiver is powered up it will display a message on the computer monitor to which it is attached Searching for CLT_000c4116bc7b The 000c4116bc7b is replaced by the MAC id of the radio board in your transmitter unit This message indicates that yo...

Page 22: ...p checks the video parameters for your source computer and then automatically optimizes the video quality portrayed on your monitors The Link Status indicates the signal strength of the wireless connection between your ServSwitch Wireless transmitter and receiver Advanced menu options The ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender OSD Advanced menu allows you to fine tune the video settings that were establ...

Page 23: ...t without saving changes To optimize video manually If your monitor image requires further adjustment after running the Auto Setup you may use the Advanced Setup options from the ServSwitch Wireless KVM Extender OSD menu 1 Activate the OSD Main menu on the receiver unit by pressing and holding the left Shift key followed by the right Shift key and then releasing both You may also acti vate the OSD...

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Page 25: ...ter Verify that the computer is powered As a last check plug the video cable from the monitor directly into the computer to verify that the monitor is working and that the computer is generating active video If this is functioning check that the display settings for your computer are set no higher than a resolution of 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz refresh rate If the monitor does not function correctly repl...

Page 26: ...y into the computer to verify that the monitor is working and that the computer is generating active video If this is functioning check that the display settings for your computer are set no higher than a resolution of 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz refresh rate If the monitor does not function correctly replace it No mouse and or keyboard operation from peripherals attached to receiver Ensure that the mouse...

Page 27: ...Ensure that the audio cable is securely plugged into the line out port of the computer should be color coded green Ensure that the speaker cable is securely plugged into the line out port of the ServSwitch Wireless receiver unit Verify that all three LEDs on both the ServSwitch Wireless transmitter and the ServSwitch Wireless receiver are illuminated a short period of time after the power up 30 se...

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