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Connection speed:

 115200 bps 

No. of bits:

 8 

Parity:

 None 

Stop bits:

 1 

Flow Control:

 None 

----- Configuring the KVM for Your Network 

NOTE:

 As firmware for this product evolves, some of the menu options may change and 

therefore these screenshots and instructions may differ slightly from the options 
displayed on your screen. 

Using the LAN Port 

The LAN port of the 

NewStar Digital KVM via IP

 has a 

default IP

 address of 

192.168.1.123

 and a netmask of 

255.255.255.0

.

Set the IP address of a computer connected on the same network as the 

NewStar Digital 

KVM via IP

 to a similar unused address like 

192.168.1.124

 and the subnet mask of 

255.255.255.0

.

From that computer, open a web browser and go to 

https://192.168.1.123

.

Please make 

sure to type “https” for the secured web page

.  Log-in using “

admin

” for both 

username

 and 

password

.  Click on the 

Admin/Setup

 button then the Network 

configuration link.  From here you can set the IP address as needed. 

Using the Web Interface 

The Web interface is the most intuitive way to configure the 

NewStar Digital KVM via IP

.

It also offers a Java-based VNC client that you can use to control the managed computers 
from a remote location.  The unit supports any industry-standard 

HTML

 Web browser.  You 

can access the Web interface by opening your Web browser and entering the IP address 
of the unit you wish to access/configure.  The IP address will be either a) the address 
assigned by your 

DHCP

 server as identified in the previous section, or b) the address you 

configure through the terminal via a serial cable (see the 
section “Using the Terminal Interface via Serial Port” for 
more information). 

The Login Screen 

Before you can access the Web configuration interface, you 
must enter a 

username

 and 

password

.   The 

default

username and password as shipped from the factory is 
username 

admin

 with a password of 

admin

.

NOTE:

 Before the login screen appears, your Web browser may display a warning about 

an invalid security certificate.  This does not affect the security of your data in any way.  

Whenever you are prompted about a certificate security problem by your browser or 
the Java VNC client, always choose the option to continue.

  For more information, 

please consult 

Appendix A

, “

About Security Certificate Warnings

”.

Summary of Contents for NS-1105IPEXT

Page 1: ...1 8 16 PORT DIGITAL IP KVM SWITCH User Manual NS 1105IPEXT NS 841HDI NS 1641HDI www newstar nl...

Page 2: ...ORK CONFIGURATION METHODS EXPLAINED 10 Web Configuration Using DHCP 10 Terminal Configuration Using a Serial Cable 11 CONFIGURING THE KVM FOR YOUR NETWORK 12 Using the LAN Port 12 Using the Web Interf...

Page 3: ...EMENTS 37 APPENDIX A ABOUT SECURITY CERTIFICATE WARNINGS 38 APPENDIX B USING THE ADVANCED VIDEO TUNING FEATURE 39 APPENDIX C GETTING PEAK PERFORMANCE 41 APPENDIX D USING OPTIONAL SERIAL SUPERVISOR DEV...

Page 4: ...cribes the cables and other hardware that you may wish to use when setting up and configuring your new NewStar Digital KVM via IP We suggest you review this section carefully before beginning the inst...

Page 5: ...nect the CAT 5 cable to the LAN port on the rear panel of NewStar Digital KVM via IP And connects the opposite end of the CAT 5 cable to the hub Step 2 Set the IP address of a computer connected on th...

Page 6: ...4 b Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties c Double click on Internet Protocol TCP IP...

Page 7: ...an set the IP address as needed The Second Way If you have DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Step 1 Please have your MAC address You can find it on a white sticker on the bottom of the NewStar...

Page 8: ...5 Simply open a web browser and type https 192 168 22 4 to access your NewStar Digital KVM via IP Login using admin for both username and password The Third Way Using the HyperTerminal via Serial Port...

Page 9: ...rTerminal before it will ask you to input your phone area code please feel free to do so and then click OK you will get the following screen Please type any name you prefer for example abc Step 4 Choo...

Page 10: ...Press Enter you will get the following screen Step 7 Follow the instruction on the screen For example simply type I for setting your IP type M for changing the machine name and so on Here is a reminde...

Page 11: ...180H cable that has three connectors keyboard video mouse to the keyboard mouse and VGA Out ports on a computer often a server or other critical system Connect the opposite end with a single VGA style...

Page 12: ...n each managed computer Windows 98 and Windows 2000 1 From the Control Panel click on Mouse 2 From Mouse Properties click on Motion tab 3 Make sure the Pointer speed bar is centered and Acceleration i...

Page 13: ...u can match it to its leased IP address and proceed with the Web configuration NOTE Once you have located the IP address of the unit switch and wish to proceed with the Web configuration do not power...

Page 14: ...the NewStar Digital KVM via IP It also offers a Java based VNC client that you can use to control the managed computers from a remote location The unit supports any industry standard HTML Web browser...

Page 15: ...mask gateway Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Automatic network configuration using DHCP is Enabled Disabled This feature applies to the LAN port on the rear panel and is enabled by default Wh...

Page 16: ...Edit User Details the system will create that user for you when you click Record changes If the user already exists you will change the password for that user Change system identification Provides det...

Page 17: ...unit so it can be recognized and managed using industry standard Simple Network Management Protocol software RADIUS authentication setup The RADIUS server requires the IP address the UDP port number...

Page 18: ...Digital KVM via IP see Appendix D Set date and time Allows you to set the unit to local or Universal Coordinated Time GMT Firmware and flash memory management The firmware on the Serial Remote Control...

Page 19: ...files you are given as part of an upgrade The system knows what to do with each file you give it and they are checked for validity before being applied Software Options Upgrade Certain firmware featu...

Page 20: ...o force the unit to restart immediately click Restart Servers Help Menu Provides a FAQ Frequently Asked Questions listing to assist you with the features and operation of the NewStar Digital KVM via I...

Page 21: ...e VNC session Each method will be discussed briefly in the following section The type of encryption method or client used is not critical NOTE The first time the NewStar Digital KVM via IP is accessed...

Page 22: ...ww tridiavnc com Their version of VNC is a superset of TightVNC and contains a number of enhancements for use in a larger corporate environment NOTE Some native VNC clients may require a flag or setti...

Page 23: ...connect to the system a window similar to this one will be shown This tells you which system you are controlling what encryption algorithm was used and what key strength is currently in effect Click a...

Page 24: ...ed via USB connection or PS 2 signals M Autosync Shows when the mouse autosync feature is enabled When active the unit will automatically attempt to match the positions of the remote mouse pointer and...

Page 25: ...the local and remote mouse pointers are on top of each other x PS 2 Reset Resets the PS 2 emulation going to the host and to the attached PS 2 devices This can be used if the mouse stops responding or...

Page 26: ...s number to judge the picture quality as you adjust the controls on this menu Picture Positioning affects the image position on your screen If you see a black line on either side of your screen or at...

Page 27: ...es Once you can access and configure the networking component of the NewStar Digital KVM via IP you can use it to select and control the managed computers connected to it This section describes how to...

Page 28: ...s you will see a KVM MENU screen showing a list of the computers with corresponding port numbers names and statuses see Figure 10 The port number of the currently selected computer is displayed in red...

Page 29: ...me entries until you change even if the unit is powered down Function key F2 To switch the eye mark 1 of a computer on or off First use the and arrow keys to highlight it then press F2 to switch its e...

Page 30: ...r Audio Stick On and Off When set to On audio selection follows computer selection When set to Off audio selection stops following computer selection It is useful if you want to listen to a particular...

Page 31: ...r Sun For NS841HDI and NS1641HDI only Sun keyboards of different languages have different layouts The KVM switch is able to emulate a Sun keyboard for a specific language type or country such as Arabi...

Page 32: ...f the device 1 8 A H Please note that only Master s PC 1 8 ports can be connected to a Slave For example to access the computer plugged into console port of a Slave KVM that is plugged into Port 6 of...

Page 33: ...nd Off When set to On audio selection follows computer selection When set to Off audio selection stops following computer selection It is useful if you want to listen to a particular computer s audio...

Page 34: ...rface on the module refers to page 12 Use the S command and type a new password The old password is not required for this procedure The mouse on the remote site does not work or is not synchronized a...

Page 35: ...letters on the TFT LCD display are blurry or have shadows You may have improper resolution settings Under the Control Panel set the VGA output of your computers to match the highest resolution of the...

Page 36: ...and terminal software is set to the following line parameters Connection speed 115200 bps No of bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None Connect computer to the NewStar Digital KVM via IP and...

Page 37: ...1600x1200 60Hz 1600x1200 65Hz 1600x1200 70Hz 1600x1200 75Hz 1600x1200 85Hz Maximum power consumption 18 watts Input Connectors Video In for local console PS 2 Keyboard for local console PS 2 Mouse for...

Page 38: ...Standardized real time KVM network protocol Compatible with existing VNC client software VNCS SSL tunneled VNC VNC protocol tunneled via SSLTLS encryption For secure real time control of the server o...

Page 39: ...do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages If such laws apply the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you NOTE The associated s...

Page 40: ...it make the NewStar Digital KVM via IP any more vulnerable to outside attacks Can I prevent the warning from occurring Yes You have two options that may prevent the warning from occurring First if the...

Page 41: ...me and the save function will be canceled The section of the screen marked Current Values indicates the various video parameters that can be adjusted For each parameter there are a series of buttons A...

Page 42: ...as they are sent Click the button again to reset the screen to grey To return to normal operation click the Regrab button It is very easy to visually identify the effect of noise on the signal proces...

Page 43: ...Noise Filter option on the Video Tuning menu to mitigate noise issues Network performance y The NewStar Digital KVM via IP will always send as much data as it can given what s happening on the screen...

Page 44: ...n the rear panel of the NewStar Digital KVM via IP Then connect the opposite end of RJ 14 cable to the RJ 14 port of Serial Supervisor There are two RJ 14 ports in the Serial Supervisor please feel fr...

Page 45: ...one odd even mark space parity one stop bit 8N1 801 8E1 8M1 8S1 Eight bits none odd even mark space parity one stop bit 8N2 Eight bits no parity two stop bits Force DCD Forces the Carrier Detect signa...

Page 46: ...to the following RS 232 Menu 1 none 115200 bps 8N1 Q Disconnect Send break H Hangup line drop DCD E Send Ctrl Shift _ L Low log entries line buffer 1 Show last 10 log entries other Return to connectio...

Page 47: ...limit the output rate of individual channels as needed y A maximum of four users may simultaneously login to the same device All users may type commands at any time and all users will see the same ou...

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