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Figure 5-4. Remote Console
The Remote Console window is a Java Applet that tries to establish its own TCP
connection to the DKVM-IP8. The protocol that is run over this connection is neither
HTTP or HTTPS, but RFB (Remote Frame Buffer Protocol). As default, RFB tries to
establish a connection to TCP port number 443. Your local network environment has to
allow this connection to be made, i.e. your firewall and, in case you have a private
internal network, your NAT (Network Address Translation) settings have to be
configured accordingly.
In case the DKVM-IP8 is connected to your local network environment and your
connection to the Internet is available using a proxy server only without NAT being
configured, the Remote Console is very unlikely to be able to establish the desired
connection. This is because today's web proxies are not capable of relaying the RFB
protocol.
In case of problems, please consult your network administrator in order to provide an
appropriate networking environment.
5.4 Main Window
Starting the Remote Console opens an additional window. It displays the screen
content of your host system. The Remote Console will behave exactly in the same way
as if you were sitting locally in front of the screen of your remote system. That means
keyboard and mouse can be used in the usual way. However, be aware of the fact that
the remote system will react to keyboard and mouse actions with a slight delay. The
delay depends on the bandwidth of the link to which you use to connect to the
DKVM-IP8.
