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1. H g n m il if Transmitters i H Video TX Audio TX E KVM TX Serial TX ork E o o0 o oo D E am a amp B Qca a S8 0 gt 8J am Channel Setting User Station oe 00 B Receiver a E E UU e LL os 5 Create Channels to allow User Stations to connect to any Transmitters you have setup individually or simultaneously The Channel defines the connection to the sources At the User Stations you can select the Channel connections you create To setup Channels first create a Channel that defines the connection then create a Profile to give the User Station s access to the Channel Instructions are provided on the pages that follow 83 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Channels A Channel defines the Transmitter connections for a User Station This allows a User Station to connect to different Transmitters and stream sources from different Transmitters depending on how the Channel is defined Once Channels are created you can select them from the User Station s Connection Page see Connecting page 40 Click Channels from the menu bar and the following screen appears ALTUSEN Matrix Manager Channel List RS2321X The main page provides an overview of each Channel The Sidebar provides a link with a more detaile
2. Com Num Baud Data Stop Flow EN mand Aadress 1 Rate ESO Bit Bit Control pescription baud 9600 Set local device baud rate to 9600 baud 19200 Set local device baud rate to 19200 baud 38400 Set local device baud rate to 38400 baud 115200 Set local device baud rate to 115200 Note 1 Each command string can be separated with a space The Baud Rate value is required but Parity Data Bit and Stop Bit can be skipped and their setting will not change Skip the Address and Number command strings to configure the local device settings 163 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual OSD Command To enable or disable the On Screen Display OSD menu for a User Station use the following command Command Output Number Control Enter 1 For example to enable the OSD for User Station 192 168 0 51 type osd 0192 168 0 51 on Enter 2 For example to disable the OSD for the local User Station type osd off Enter The following tables show the possible values for the OSD command Command Description osd OSD command Output Description o Output command Number Description XX Output number xx User Station ID or IP address Control Description on Enable OSD functions off Disable OSD functions default The following table lists the available OSD commands a a Output Number Control Enter
3. 95 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Adding a Video Wall To add a Video Wall do the following 1 From the Video Wall main page click Add Description Source Channel Operation KE6940T 35 Connect Disconnect KE6940T 35 Connect Disconnect KE6940T 35 Connect Disconnect KE6940T 35 Connect Disconnect Connect Disconnect Hodiy Delete 2 The Video Wall Settings tab appears allowing you to configure the settings Video Wall Settings Schedule Permissions Name z Description C 4 Access Mode O View Only Share O Occupy Source Channel Number of Display 3x 3 Bezel Dimension elo t 10 unit mm Scale Mode Stretch O Fit Width Fit Height Video Wall Layout Connect Disconnect Save Item Description Name Enter a Name and Description for the Video Wall Description 96 Chapter 7 Device Management Item Description Access Mode This defines how the Source Channel Transmitter can be accessed by User Stations when multiple users attempt to access it View Only Users only have view access to the Source Channel video output Share Users simultaneously share control over the Source Channel Input from the users is placed in a queue and executed chronologically Occupy The first user to access the Source Channel has control over it However additional users may view the Source Channel s video display If the user who controls
4. Available Selected 61 G4 G2 Class 4 In the Selected column select the group that you want to remove the user from 5 Click the Left Arrow to remove the group s name from the Selected column It goes back into the Available column 6 Repeat the above for any other groups that you want to remove the user from 7 Click Save when you are done 108 Chapter 8 User Management Assigning Users to a Group From the Group s Notebook To assign a user to a group from the Group notebook do the following 1 T In the Sidebar Group list click the group s name 0r In the main panel select the group s name Click Modify In the Group notebook that comes up select the Members tab A screen similar to the one below appears Group Members Devices Available Selected Brett Larry administrator test_acat In the Available column select the user that you want to be a member of the group Click the Right Arrow to put the user s name into the Selected column Repeat the above for any other users that you want to be members of the group Click Save when you are done Note If a user has permissions in addition to the ones assigned to the group the user keeps those permissions in addition to the group ones 109 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Removing Users From a Group From the Group s Notebook To remove a user from a group from the
5. 00 eee eee ee eee 137 Certificates sas caia lil cfs ere a ah kere dn hr A da Bia 138 Private Certificate 2 eee 138 Certificate Signing Request 2000 cea eee 139 Preferences iia daly wedded oaths id et addi heat ate be 141 Chapter 12 Firmware Upgrade Utility Preparatoria tg eee te ee os ee ee 143 Starting the Upgrade 1 0 2 2 cece eee 144 Upgrade Succeeded 0 0 cece ene ee 146 Firmware Upgrade Recovery 00 nunana neea 147 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands Serial Control Protocol Commands 0 0 0 cece eee eee 149 Configuring the Serial Port 0 0 0 0 e eee eee 149 Device Profile Commands 000 cece eee eee 149 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Verification it A A Man Gade 149 Switch Port Command 0 0000 cee eee eee 150 Mute Command 0 000 cee tee eee eee 154 Profile Command 0 0 00 c cece eee eee eens 156 EDID Command viii aa ttn wae ts eae ea te 158 Reset Command iii a a ao 160 RS 232 Command siria alan eek Sears b Bans 161 OSD Commander isis Ske Oe A Ae i IA ey 164 LishGommands io sarie oi cra kr tl ire 165 Read Gommand siii ii te bee nie 167 Set Command ise 2 3 Sk cite led tak Spades t idetaek Wotan we Gres a E ae 171 Appendix Safety INStructiOnS since ici eh edad Peele ase eed eee 177 Generali ti a ee en 177 Rack Mounting s ainra eeg thi eea a a E S N 179 Technical Support 0 0 0 0 cette eee 180 ITERATION AN
6. 81 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Item Description General Enter the Name Location and Description of the Transmitter This section also displays the P Address MAC Address F W Version Serial Number and Model Number Reboot Check the box and click Reboot to reset the Transmitter s Transmitter Password Change settings back to the factory default All custom settings will be lost Check Enable to require a password to access to the Transmitter s OSD configuration screens see page 29 Enter the Old Password enter a New Password and confirm the new password in the Confirm Password box 5 After entering the information click Save Deleting a Transmitter To delete a Transmitter 1 Select the Transmitter you want to delete 2 Click Move Out The device list updates with the remaining Transmitters The Transmitter you deleted will appear on the Unmanaged User Stations main page and Sidebar menu 82 Chapter 7 Device Management Channel Connections With Channel connections a User Station can connect to multiple Transmitters individually or simultaneously and stream the Video Audio USB and Serial source from different Transmitters For example you can create a Channel that connects to four Transmitters to access a different source on each computer as shown below
7. Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase If this product proves to be defective contact ALTUSEN s support department for repair or replacement of your unit ALTUSEN will not issue a refund Return requests can not be processed without the original proof of purchase When returning the product you must ship the product in its original packaging or packaging that gives an equal degree of protection Include your proof of purchase in the packaging and the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package This warranty becomes invalid if the factory supplied serial number has been removed or altered on the product This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence or modification of any part of the product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper equipment or attempted repair by anyone other than ALTUSEN This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH FAULTS IN NO EVENT SHALL ALTUSEN S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FURTHER ALTUSEN SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION ALTUSEN SHALL NOT IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS O
8. 7 Transmitter KE6900T 33 192 168 0 33 V1 4 131 7 Transmitter KE6940T 34 192 168 0 34 V1 4 131 7 Transmitter KE6940T 36 192 168 0 36 V1 4 131 Transmitter KE6940T 35 192 168 0 35 V1 4 131 M Check firmware version Filename Browse Upgrade All the KE6900 KE6940 devices that are capable of being upgraded are listed 136 Chapter 11 Maintenance Note Only online KE6900 KE6940 devices show up in the list Offline devices do not get upgraded 5 Make sure there is a check in the checkbox in front of the modules you want to upgrade Uncheck the modules that you do not want to upgrade 6 Click Browse Navigate to the directory where the firmware upgrade file is located and select it 7 Enable or disable Check Firmware Version Ifyou enabled Check Firmware Version the current firmware level is compared with that of the upgrade file If the current version is equal to or higher than the upgrade version a popup message appears to inform you of the situation and stops the upgrade procedure If you didn t enable Check Main Firmware Version the upgrade file is installed without checking what its level is 8 Click Upgrade to start the upgrade procedure As the upgrade proceeds progress information is shown on the screen Once the upgrade completes successfully the devices will reset 9 Log in to the and check the firmware versio
9. Set IP address manually IP Address 192 168 1 44 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 Item Description IP Installer The IP Installer is an external Windows based utility for assigning IP addresses to the device Click one of the radio buttons to select Enable View Only or Disable for the IP Installer utility See P Installer page 183 for details For security we strongly recommend that you set this to View Only or Disable after each use 68 Chapter 7 Device Management Item Description Network For dynamic IP address assignment select the Obtain IP Configuration address automatically radio button To specify a fixed IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway select the Set IP address manually radio button and fill in the fields with values appropriate for your network For information to configure the network settings locally on the device see Network Configuration page 23 3 Click the Properties tab to configure the User Station s properties Network Properties System Mode O Extender Properties 9 Matrix Transmitter Video IP RS232 Settings Transmitter Audio IP Transmitter USB IP Baud Rate 115200 v Transmitter RS232 IP Parity None v Data Bits 8 bits o Enable Media M Video 1 Audio M USB RS232 Stop Bits 1 bit Y Flow Control None v Manager Address Manager IP
10. Certificate Signing Request The Certificate Signing Request CSR section provides an automated way of obtaining and installing a CA signed SSL server certificate New Get CSR Import Restore Defaults To perform this operation do the following 1 Click New The following dialog box appears Private Certificate x Country 2 letter code State or Province ST Locality L Organization O Organization Unit OU Common Name CN Email Address E Create Cancel 2 Fill in the form with entries that are valid for your site according to the example information in the following table Information Example Country 2 letter code TW 139 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Information Example State or Province Taiwan Locality Taipei Organization Your Company Ltd Organization Unit Tech Department Common Name mycompany com Note This must be the exact domain name of the site that you want the certificate to be valid for If the site s domain name is www mycompany com and you only specify mycompany com the certificate will not be valid Email Address administrator yourcompany com 3 After filling in the form all fields are required click Create A self signed certificate based on the information you just provided is now stored on the Matrix Manager 4 Click Get CSR and save the certificate file csr cer to a convenient location on your computer This is the file
11. ATEN DVI KVM Over IP Extender KE6900 KE6940 Matrix Manager User Manual www aten com KE6900 KE6940 User Manual EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CE Warning This is a class A product In a domestic environment this prod uct may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
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13. s serial port should be configured the same as the User Station s default configuration as shown below Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None The User Station s Function Switch should be set to RS 232 Config see page 12 Before executing RS 232 commands across a network you must install the Matrix Manager on a computer and ensure that it is online Device Profile Commands When typing a device or profile into a command string you can enter the name by IP address device only ID or E with the list number in the command line interface Use the list command to view device and profile information Verification After sending a command a verification message appears at the end of the command line Use the echo command to identify a command by number Command OK the command is correct and performed successfully Command incorrect the command has the wrong format and or values Echo Command at the end of a command string type e1234 where 1234 can be any number The verification message returns with the echo number 149 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Switch Port Command The formula for Switch Port commands is as follows Command Output Num1 Input Num2 Mode Stream Connect Enter 1 For example if you want to switch the User Station s connection to Transmitter 192 168 0 20 type the following sw i192 168 0 20 Enter 2 F
14. Auto Switch Event Log 10 Click Modify The Status window appears Status x Redundancy Setting M Enable Redundancy Master Slave Slave Selection Slave Matrix Manager 192 168 0 70 bd Username Password Y Auto Switch OK Cancel Chapter 9 System 11 Check the Enable Redundancy box and select the Master radio button 12 Use the Slave drop down menu to select the secondary computer s IP address 13 Enter the Username and Password of the secondary computer s local administrator account 14 Check the Auto Switch box to automatically switch the Matrix Manager to the secondary computer when the primary computer is offline and reverse the action when the primary computer is back online 15 Click OK 16 The Redundancy page provides information about the configuration Item Status Mode Master Status Working Peer IP Address 192 168 0 70 Peer ID 94DE80B750CD0000 Auto Switch YES Event Log Tue Nov 18 2014 11 35 49 GMT 0800 24125 KE Manager disconnected ip 192 168 0 70 A Tue Nov 18 2014 10 14 58 GMT 0800 AFERA KE Manager connected ip 192 168 0 70 Tue Nov 18 2014 09 22 20 GMT 0800 EFE KE Manager disconnected ip 192 168 0 70 Tue Nov 18 2014 09 22 20 GMT 0800 212 KE Manager disconnected ip 192 168 0 70 Tue Nov 18 2014 08 01 27 GMT 0800 t EER KE Manager connected ip 192 168 0 70 Tue Nov 18
15. Environment Operating Temp 0 50 C Storage Temp 20 60 C Humidity 0 95 RH Non condensing Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 1 25 kg 1 25 kg Dimensions 22 80 x 17 10 x 55 00 cm LxWxH 182 Appendix IP Installer From a client computer running Windows an IP address for a transmitter or receiver can be assigned with the IP Installer utility The utility can be obtained from the Download area of our website Look under Driver SW After downloading the utility to your client computer do the following 1 Unzip the contents of IPInstaller zip to a directory on your hard drive 2 Goto the directory that you unzipped the IPInstaller program to and run IPInstaller exe A dialog box similar to the one below appears F Network Device IP Installer 5 xj Model Name MAC Address KN4132 00 10 74 61 00 02 10 0 100 80 About Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP e Specify an IP address Enumerate IP Address 10 D 100 80 sp el SubnetMask 255 255 255 0 Eee w 0 100 1 3 Select the Transmitter or Receiver in the Device List Note 1 If the list is empty or your device doesn t appear click Enumerate to refresh the Device List 2 If there is more than one device in the list use the MAC address to pick the one you want The MAC address is located on the devices bottom panel 4 Select either Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP or Specify an IP addr
16. The default port number is 9110 Check this box to require a username and password on the User Station s OSD to access the Connection Page see page 40 Note WARNING If you uncheck Login Required you must select an Anonymous User in Global Settings Otherwise a system login error may occur on the User Station s OSD See User Station Login Settings page 118 Beeper Check this box for the Receiver to beep when configuration changes are made USB Mode Select the type of USB device you will connect to the USB ports VM Virtual Media Select this option only if you are plugging a USB disk drive including USB HDD optical disk into the USB ports This will give you the highest data transfer speeds but will not allow other USB devices to work when plugged into the USB ports Generic USB device Use this option to plug USB peripherals into the USB ports This option also allows a keyboard and mouse with special functions to plug into the USB ports for console use Use this only if the special functions of the keyboard or mouse are required but do not work when plugged into the console ports When the keyboard and mouse are plugged into the USB ports they will not work within the OSD menus To work within the OSD menus the keyboard and mouse must be plugged into the console ports Encryption Check this box to encrypt USB disk drives plugged into the USB ports 70 Chapter 7 Device Management 4 Click the Sy
17. install and use the Product on a file server for use on a network for the purposes of G permanent installation onto hard disks or other storage devices or Gij use of the Product over such network and make backup copies of the Product RESTRICTIONS You agree not to modify adapt translate reverse engineer recompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Product or create derivative works based on the Product or remove any proprietary notices or labels on the Product including copyright trademark or patent pending notices You may not sublicense the Product or otherwise allow others to use the Product licensed to you v TAgre C IDon tAgree Note The screens shown in this section are for reference only 2 Read the License Agreement enable the J Agree radio button 3 Click Next The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears Firmware Upgrade Utility E3 Tf Check Firmware Version is checked the utility compares the device s firmware level with the upgrade files If the device s version is newer the utility lets you decide whether to continue or not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Device List Device Description Y Check Finmware Version Progress memm Help View Log E A 144 Chapter 12 Firmware Upgrade Utility 4 The Utility inspects your installation All the devices capable of bein
18. this setting 3 Click the Groups tab to add the Channel to Channel Groups Channel Info Groups Permissions Available Selected Select a Channel Group from the Selected column and use the left arrow to add the Channel to the group Select a Channel Group from the Available column and use the right arrow to remove the Channel from the group See Channel Groups page 88 for details 86 Chapter 7 Device Management 4 Click the Permissions tab to set the Channels access rights Channel Info Groups Permissions Users Groups v Users Oradiusoo1 Otest Quseroo2 Quseroo3 vw Groups GP_Test GP_ThirdParty Item View Only Occupy Exclusive Description Users Groups You can assign individual access rights to Users and Groups for the Channel by checking the appropriate boxes View Only Only has view access to the Channel s video display Share Can simultaneously share control over the Channel Input from the users is placed in a queue and executed chronologically Occupy The first user to access the Channel has control over the Channel However additional users may view the Channel s video display If the user who controls the Channel is inactive for longer than the time set in the Timeout box see
19. 001074A801030000 KE6900T 23 KE6900T On 192 168 0 3 VIA UIS 001074A801050000 KE6940T 25 KE6940T On 192 168 0 5 VIA UIS 001074A801040000 KE6940T 24 KE6940T On 192 168 0 4 VIA UIS The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are straightforward ID refers to the identification number assigned by the system Name refers to the name entered on the Transmitter s System page Model Name refers to the Transmitter model number Status refers to the Transmitter s online status Address refers to the IP address of the Transmitter Streams refers to the source type that the Transmitter is configured to stream Video Audio USB or Serial 61 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Latest Events The Latest Events page lets the administrator see the most recent Dashboard events that relate to the current connections and sessions and provides details about each Latest Events Time Severity i Log Information 03 26 2014 14 03 35 Information Session created Sessionid 10 3 41 62 03 26 2014 14 03 35 administrator Information User login succeeded username administrator 03 26 2014 14 02 06 Error Cannot find the KE authentication key 03 26 2014 13 40 19 Information Session created Sessionid erro 10 3 41 62 03 26 2014 13 40 19 administrator Information User login succeeded username administrator 03 26 2014 13 18 38 Error Cannot find the KE authentication key 03 26 2014 12 35 4
20. Browser Operation explains how to log in to the Matrix Manager with a web browser and describes the features functions and how to work with the browser s interface Chapter 6 Dashboard explains how to use the Matrix Manager s Dashboard tab to view connection session and device events Chapter 7 Device Management explains how to add configure and organize the Transmitter and Receiver devices that will be managed over the network as well as how to create Channels and Profiles for matrix connections Chapter 8 User Management describes how to add modify and delete user accounts create user groups and assign users to them specify access rights for users and groups and specify user authentication Chapter 9 System explains the Matrix Manager s global settings and ANMS settings for LDAP AD RADIUS and TACACS authentication and authorization Chapter 10 Logs explains how to access filter and search the various logs that are kept by the Matrix Manager Chapter 11 Maintenance explains how to use the Matrix Manager s Maintenance tab to backup restore upgrade firmware install certificates and set user preferences xi KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Chapter 12 Firmware Upgrade Utility explains how to download and use the Firmware Upgrade Utility to install new firmware on the devices Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands provides a complete list of the serial control protocol commands used when utilizing the RS
21. Description osd o XX on Enter Enable OSD functions for output xx xx User Station ID or IP address osd o XX off Enter Disable OSD functions for output xx off default xx User Station ID or IP address Note 1 Each command string can be separated with a space 2 Skip the Output and Number command strings to configure the local User Station 164 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands List Command The List command allows you to retrieve information about users settings and connections The formula for the List command is as follows Command Output Input Number Control Enter 1 For example for a complete list of available channels type the following list channel Enter 2 For example for a complete list of available profiles type the following list profile Enter 3 For example to list all users logged into all OSD menus type the following 4 list login Enter 5 For example to list the user logged into the OSD on User Station 192 168 0 44 type the following list 0192 168 0 44 login Enter 6 For example for a complete list of available connections type the following list connection Enter 7 For example to list the current connections on Transmitter 192 168 0 88 type the following list 1192 168 0 88 connection Enter The following tables show the possible values for the List command Command Description list List command Output Descrip
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23. Name Location Description Source Stream KVM Transmitter y Video 2 g video 3 v Video 4 y Audio Transmitter y USB Transmitter v Serial Transmitter y Allowed Access Mode View Only Share Occupy Exclusive 9 Set the Source Stream to map the Transmitters to the User Station Video Group Receivers as such KVM Transmitter gt Video 1 Video 2 gt Video 2 Video 3 gt Video 3 Video 4 gt Video 4 Use the KVM Transmitter drop down menu to select the Transmitter connected to the computer s keyboard and mouse ports Use the Video 2 Video 3 and Video 4 drop down menus to select the other Transmitters connected to the computer Use the Audio USB and Serial drop down menus to select the Transmitter for each source signal The Transmitter selected sends the signal to the Receiver set with the same Video 10 Configure the remaining Channel settings see Adding a Channel page 85 11 Click Save 75 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Transmitters The Transmitters page allows you to add configure and delete Transmitters The Sidebar provides two options Transmitters and Unmanaged Transmitters Unmanaged Transmitters are Transmitters on the network that haven t been added to the Matrix Manager For the Matrix Manager to discover a Transmitter it must be connected to the local network with an IP address Click Transmitters from the menu bar and the following screen appears ALTU
24. Supports widescreen formats Supports High Quality Video streaming Virtual Media Support Hot pluggable Rack Mountable Upgradeable firmware Note 1 RS 232 serial ports support Tx Rx CTS RTS DTR DSR signals only 2 The Matrix Manager web GUI can be updated from the CCKM page on the ATEN website www aten com 3 The Matrix Manager Lite web GUI can be downloaded by registering your product on the ATEN eService website http eservice aten com Chapter 1 Introduction Requirements Console KE6900 One DVI compatible monitors capable of the highest possible resolution KE6940 Two DVI compatible monitors capable of the highest possible resolution A USB mouse A USB keyboard Microphone and speakers Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system KE6900 One DVI port KE6940 Two DVI ports USB Type A port Audio ports Cables For optimal signal integrity and to simplify the setup we strongly recommend that you only use the high quality custom USB KVM Cable that is provided with this package Software The minimum hardware and software requirements for the computer running the Matrix Manager software are Processor Intel or AMD processor 1 GHz or above RAM 2GB or above HDD 16GB or above Web browser Java Runtime Environment JRE 6 with update 11 or higher KE6900 KE6940 Use
25. USB M RS232 Flow Control None v Manager Address Manager IP 192 168 0 69 Manager Port 9110 Transmitter Video Setting Video Type Digital DVI D v Video Quality 5 v Color Depth 24 bits v Background Refresh Every 32 frames s v Bandwidth Limit Unlimited v Beeper Occupy Timeout 7 Enable 5 sec 1 240 Item Description Mode Select Extender mode for simple one to one Transmitter to User Station setups that are managed with the Receiver s OSD menu Select Matrix mode to manage devices and connections from the Matrix Manager This mode is for advanced administration of Transmitter to User Station connections See Channel Connections page 83 79 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Item Description Properties Port OS Use the drop down menu to select the operating system of the computer connected to the Transmitter OS Language Use the drop down menu to select the operating system language of the computer connected to the Transmitter Enable Multicast Video Check this box to allow a broadcast of the Transmitter s video signal to be sent to multiple User Stations Enable Multicast Audio Check this box to allow a broadcast of the Transmitter s audio signal to be sent to multiple User Stations EDID Mode Selection EDID contains a display s basic information and is used by the source device to utilize the best resolution across different monitors Select how you
26. can use to transmit video over the network A lower bandwidth transmits lower quality video a higher bandwidth sends higher quality video but this can affect network speed Video Quality Select the video quality to use 5 is the highest video quality and 1 is the lowest video quality Options are 1 5 Background Refresh Sets how often the Transmitter refreshes the background image on the connected display Options are to refresh every 256 128 64 32 16 or O frames Beeper Check this box for the Transmitter to beep when a configuration change is made Occupy Timeout Set a time threshold for User Stations whose Access Mode has been set to Occupy If there is no activity from the User Station occupying the port for the amount of time set here the User Station is timed out and the port is released The first User Station to send keyboard or mouse input after the port has been released gets to occupy the port Input a value from 1 to 240 seconds 4 Click the System tab configure the general settings Network Properties System General Name Description IP Address F W Version Model Name KE6900T4_Dante Location 192 168 1 24 MAC Address 00 10 74 a9 01 26 1 1 105 Serial Number KE6900T pReboot Reset to factory default f Transmitter Password Change Enable Password Old Password New Password Confirm Password
27. carin d eer dci Bodo airy ha ek A 62 Schedules vc a tence adver Stade ask bag A fia Sater goal a et ade ane Glee 63 Chapter 7 Device Management OVENVIEW volcado ds td Pee ee AD ee Oe 65 User Stations voca due 3 na parle a eae eee Re 66 Adding a User Station 0 0 0 0 ccc tee 67 Configuring a User Station 2 0 0 cece eee 68 Deleting a User Station 0 0 0 cece eee 72 User Station Video Group 6 0 eee eee 73 Hardware Setup 0 0 cece eee tenes 73 Adding a User Station Video Group 0 2 20 e ee eee eee 74 Transmitters ocio the Phd artos io Sa eho ad Ri 76 Adding a Transmitter 2 0 0 0 eee eee 77 Configuring a Transmitter 2 0 0 eae 78 Deleting a Transmitter ooooooooccoorro eee 82 Channel CONMEctiONS oooccoccccoccc 83 Channels 2c csc baie ie bore a Oe ee aa we 84 Adding a Channel ps sennae maa aa eee tenes 85 Channel GroupS a an asuun neunana aaa 88 Adding a Channel GrOUP oococccccccco tees 88 Profiles nei ARA AAA a kas ake 90 Adding Profile ioooioi amar aaae eee ee 91 Mideo Wall 2 aan apa a cod 94 Video Wall Example oooooccooocooc teas 95 Adding a Video Wall 2 0 20 cee ees 96 Chapter 8 User Management OVENVICW is acc daa 101 USOS A A ab ane A a wen eee 102 Adding USES sirni A a Wc dee Mabon as 102 Modifying User Accounts 00 00 e eee eee ees 104 Deleting User Accounts 0 e eee ete 104 GlOUPS 2 tiara ei dh eee
28. configuration settings from previously saved files Firmware Upgrade allows administrators to upgrade firmware for network connected devices Certificates allow for enhanced security the Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private encryption key and signed certificate Preferences allows the user that is logged in to set individual preferences for their browser sessions 133 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Backup Restore When you click the Maintenance tab Matrix Manager the Backup Restore page is displayed The page is divided into two main sections Backup and Restore Backup Restore Backup Password Backup Restore Filename Browse Password Restore Export Device List Export The operations to perform backup restore procedures are described in the table below and in the section that follows Procedure Operation Backup Backs up the Matrix Manager configuration including User Station Transmitter Channel and Profile configurations user and group accounts user profiles logs and system settings Restore Deletes the current User Station Transmitter Channel and Profile configurations user and group accounts user profiles logs and system settings then restores those settings to the values that exist in the previously saved backup file Export Device List Clicking Export allows you to save a f
29. convenient location on the rack Note These screws are not provided We recommend that you use M5 x 12 Phillips Type I cross recessed type screws 14 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Wall Mounting For convenience the Transmitter can be mounted to a wall 1 Using the screws provided in the Mounting Kit screw the mounting bracket into the bottom of the Transmitter as show below Phillips hex head M3 x 8 2 Use the center hole to screw the bracket to a secure wall surface 15 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Setting Up a Point to Point Installation Setting up the KE6900 KE6940 system in a point to point configuration is simply a matter of plugging in the cables Note In a point to point configuration no administrator setup is necessary Make sure that all the equipment is powered off Refer to the installation diagrams on the next two pages and do the following 1 On the Transmitter side plug the mouse keyboard DVI monitor microphone and speakers into the ports on the Console section of the KE6900T KE6940T Each port is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself Connect the USB KVM cable provided to the KVM Ports on the front of the KE6900T KE6940T Connect the other end of the USB KVM cable to the keyboard video mouse speaker and microphone ports on the computer For control of serial devices connect the RS 232 serial p
30. does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply UPS Position system cables and power cables carefully Be sure that nothing rests on any cables Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the device yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel If the following conditions occur unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed Liquid has been spilled into the device The device has been exposed to rain or water The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged The device exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair Do not connect the RJ 11 connector marked UP
31. from one computer Click User Stations from the menu bar and the following screen appears The main page provides an overview of each User Station The Sidebar provides a link with a more detailed view of each The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are straightforward ID refers to the identification number assigned by the system Name refers to the name entered on the User Stations s System page Model Name refers to the Receiver model number Access Mode refers to the User Station s mode set in the Properties Status refers to the User Station s online status Address refers to the IP address of the User Station Streams refers to the source type that the User Station is configured to stream Video Audio USB and Serial 66 Chapter 7 Device Management Adding a User Station To add a User Station do the following 1 From Unmanaged User Stations select a User Station and click Add in AAA Unmanaged User Stations Dante 10 Name Model Name Access Mode Status Address Streams 001074A801020000 KE6900R KE6900R Extender On 192 168 1 89 VIAJUIS Edward Serch How or click Search New Search Devices x Please input search scope E Search Local E Search Subnet E Search by IP Search Cancel 4 You can search for a device by Local Subnet or IP address Select a scope enter the information and click Sear
32. hard disk or other storage device install and use the Product on a file server for use on a network for the purposes of i permanent installation onto hard disks or other storage devices or ii use of the ais ni do NOT accept the terms of the License Agreement 49 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual If you agree with the License Agreement select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next 4 The Choose Install Folder screen appears Where Would You Like to Install C Program Files KE Manager Restore Default Folder Select where you would like to install the program and click Next 5 The Choose Shortcut Folder screen appears Where would you like to create product icons 9 In a new Program Group In an existing Program Group In the Start Menu On the Desktop In the Quick Launch Bar KE Manager Accessories Other Don t create icons Choose Select where to create shortcuts for the program by selecting the options provided and click Next 50 Chapter 4 Matrix Manager Installation 6 The Pre Installation Summary screen appears Please Review the Following Before Continuing Confirm the settings you ve selected If you want to make a change click Previous to g
33. ie ee igs 105 Creating Groups sima a seo lo hehe a E NNS 105 Modifying GroupS cococccccccoc 106 Deleting GroupS 0 cece ccc eee 106 Wsers and Groups imei rr ld cute alee ae eo 107 Assigning Users to a Group From the User s Notebook 107 Removing Users From a Group From the User s Notebook 108 Assigning Users to a Group From the Group s Notebook 109 Removing Users From a Group From the Group s Notebook 110 viii KE6900 KE6940 User Manual DEVIN io oleh ie as 111 Assigning Device Permissions From the User s Notebook 111 Assigning Device Permissions From the Groups Notebook 113 Profiles Video Walls 0 2 cece teens 114 Assigning Profile Video Wall Permissions From the User s Notebook 114 Chapter 9 System OVA Wi A A ad 116 Global SetingS mia a ara Gd ae ee 117 ANM R AET E EEE Bh atid TE E Getest d E esl eed 120 Event Destination oooooooooonoor ee 120 Authentication amp Authorizati0N oooooooooooo o o 122 Redundancy mide e Sa di dr Deo it ee 125 Chapter 10 Logs DVM a eee a A 129 OVSE srta a ra il Ler 130 A eta edt Aer eee eet i 132 Chapter 11 Maintenance OVA Wi A o a aro ees 133 Backup Restore ccna ha deeb a ae ca a D See S a 134 BACKUP reie e Sokal delete areata AE ane atl od al al pare 135 Restore sisi os e eee ee eee ele 135 Firmware Upgrade 0 0 60 eee 136 Firmware Upgrade Recovery
34. is enabled see Preferences page 141 a welcome message displays here Interactive Display Panel This is your main work area The screens that appear reflect your menu choices and Sidebar item selection 54 Chapter 5 Browser Operation Tree View Considerations On some pages there will be a sidebar menu with options that can be expanded Targets o 6 KE6940T2 O KE6900T1_E 6 KE6940T Edward 6 KE6940T6 amp Target Groups L O TG_ThirdParty A plus sign in front of an item means that there are additional items nested inside of it Click the plus sign to expand the view and show the nested items The plus sign changes to a minus sign when an item is expanded Click the minus sign to collapse the view and hide the nested items For devices if the device is on line its icon is in GREEN if it is off line its icon is ORANGE 55 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual The Tab Bar The functions associated with each of the tabs are explained in the table below Icon Function Dashboard The Dashboard is used to view information about current connections sessions and device events The first page provides an overview and the sidebar provides a link to view details about each section The Dashboard is discussed on page 57 Device Management The Device Management page is used to configure and control the overall operation of the devices added to the Matrix Manage
35. left takes you to the first page the right takes you to the last page the middle buttons move you backward or forward one page Note These buttons are only active when there is a relevant action they can perform For example when there is more than one page of information and you are on the first page the move forward and last page buttons are active but the move backward and first page buttons are not Clicking the plus sign beside a category in the sidebar menu expands the event headings into subcategories Selecting a subcategory allows you to view only the logs that relate to that choice Clicking All from the sidebar returns you to the Devices default view to display all events Users Severity In general a blank page indicates that there were no log events recorded for that category 130 Chapter 10 Logs The log file tracks a maximum of 512 events When the limit is reached the oldest events get discarded as new events come in The buttons at the bottom of the page are shown below and described in the tables below 49 1 80 25 Per Page v Button Explanation Navigation Buttons The four buttons on the lower row right side navigate through the pages of the listed events The left takes you to the first page the right takes you to the last page the middle buttons move you backward or forward one page Drop Down Menu Use this menu to select h
36. message stating that the Matrix Manager will restart will appear After a short while the Matrix Manager closes and refreshes at the log in screen When it comes back up the configuration settings that were restored from the backup file are in effect 135 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Firmware Upgrade New firmware versions can be downloaded from our website as they become available Check the website regularly to find the latest upgrade packages Under Firmware Upgrade all KE6900 KE6940 devices that are discovered online are provided in a list allowing you to select which devices get upgraded To upgrade the firmware do the following 1 Go to our website and download the firmware upgrade package appropriate to your KE6900 KE6940 device 2 Open your browser and log in to the Matrix Manager with an administrator s account 3 Click the Maintenance tab select Firmware Upgrade on the menu bar A confirmation dialog box may appear Upgrade xX Other usi being upg will not be able to a ded Do you want to YES NO 4 Click Yes to continue After a short while the Firmware Upgrade page comes up Firmware Upgrade Select modules to upgrade M User Station KE6940R 26 192 168 0 26 V1 4 131 M User Station KE6900R 23 192 168 0 23 V1 4 131 M User Station KE6940R 25 192 168 0 25 V1 4 131 M User Station KE6940R 24 192 168 0 24 V1 4 131
37. multicast Read multicast properties Transmitter videoqtyadvanced Read advanced video properties Transmitter ossettings Read OS properties Transmitter The following table lists the available Read commands Comman d Output Input Number Control Description read o i XX all Read output or input xx all device properties xx Device ID or IP address read o i XX basic Read output or input xx basic properties xx Device ID or IP address read o i XX network Read output or input xx network properties xx Device ID or IP address read o i XX ipsettings Read output or input xx IP address properties xx Device ID or IP address 168 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands ES Output Input Number Control Description read o i XX rs232 Read output or input xx RS 232 properties xx Device ID or IP address read o i XX properties Read output or input xx connection properties xx Device ID or IP address read o i xx manager Read output or input xx Matrix Manager IP and port properties xx Device ID or IP address read o i XX streams Read output or input xx enable media properties xx Device ID or IP address read o XX tx Read output xx source stream IP address properties xx User Station ID or IP address read o XX usbmode_ Read output xx USB mode properties xx User Station ID or IP address read i XX mu
38. of KE6900 devices Device Port Number KE Manager TCP HTTP 8080 HTTPS 8443 Device TCP 9110 SDK 9111 Redundancy 9120 Database Service 1527 KE Manager UDP Port 9110 Broadcast 9000 KE TX RX Device TCP Manager 9110 Service 9000 Telnet 23 SSH 22 KE TX Device TCP VM 9001 vUSB 9002 Serial 9003 USB Access Mode 9009 KE RX Device TCP CLI Support SDK 9130 KE TX RX Device UDP Manager 9110 Service 9000 Array Mode 9120 FPGA UDP Video OxFE00 65024 OxFE03 65027 Audio OxFE04 65028 OxFE05 65029 25 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 26 Chapter 3 OSD Operation Overview This chapter provides instructions to configure and operate the KE6900 KE6940 using the local On Screen Display OSD To configure the network settings with the OSD see Network Configuration page 23 LED Display Both the Transmitter and Receiver have front panel LEDs to indicate their Operating and power status as explained in the table below LED Indication LAN Lights when LAN is connected Off when LAN is not connected Blinks when Ethernet is active Lights Green to indicate high network bandwidth ultra high video is in use Power OFF when power is off Lights Blue when the unit is powered on Local Lights Green to Indicate the Transmitter has KVM focus of the comput
39. tab A screen similar to the one below appears User Groups Devices Profiles Video Walls Profiles Video Walls Operation Y Profiles r25 Y 111111 22222 3333333 LA Video Walls Testi LA test2 LA 3x3 Y 8x8 MI 1 W Save 4 Make your permission settings for each device according to the information provided below Field Description Profiles Lists the Profiles Video Walls which you can assign access Video Walls rights to for the user See Channels page 84 for details 114 Chapter 8 User Management Field Description Operation Put a check in the box to grant permission for the user to connect to Profiles Video Walls When you have finished making your choices click Save 115 Chapter 9 System Overview The System tab is used to configure the Matrix Manager s system settings and provides three menu bar items Global Settings ANMS and Redundancy The System tab opens on the Global Settings page as shown here ALTUSEN Matrix Mar Matrix Manager Name Matrix Manager Description Network Ports HTTP Port soso HTTPS Port 8443 Device Port fiio Allowed Access Mode 5A View Only B Share Mi Occupy MM Exduswe User Station Login Settings O Login Required Non Authonzed User adeninistrator a Fast Switching Fast Switching Disable Gl
40. the Source Channel is inactive for longer than the time set in the Timeout box see Occupy Timeout page 81 control is transferred to the first user to move the mouse or strike the keyboard Source Channel Click inside this box to bring up a list of Transmitters that can be select as the video source for the video wall as shown below KE6900T 33 192 168 0 33 KE6940T 34 192 168 0 34 KE6940T 35 192 168 0 35 KE6940T 36 192 168 0 36 Number of Displays Use the two slide bars to set the number of vertical and horizontal displays for the video wall Bezel Dimension Sets the vertical and horizontal line size between each display in the video wall Scale Mode Sets the scaling for the video output on the displays Stretch fits the video on the entire display Fit Width fits the video to the width of the display Fit Height fits the video to the height of the display Video Wall Layout Click inside a box to bring up a list of User Stations that can be selected as the video output for that portion of the video wall KE6900R 23 192 168 0 23 KE6940R 24 192 168 KE6940R 24 192 168 0 24 KE6940R 25 192 168 0 25 Ra NM ee Connect Clicking Connect will send the Video Wall settings to the Transmitters and User Stations and will connect the devices accordingly 97 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual 3 Click the Schedule tab if you want to schedule a time for the vid
41. want the source device to acquire the display s EDID Default EDID is set to the default ATEN configuration Auto Checks the EDID of all connected displays and uses the best resolution for all displays Manual Manually set the EDID configuration from the User Station s OSD see Manual EDID page 42 Remix Checks the EDID of all connected displays and the source device uses the best common resolution for all displays Enable Media Select which source type the Transmitter can stream Video Audio USB and RS232 RS232 Settings Configure the serial device settings for the Transmitter The default settings are Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Data Bits 8 bits Stop bits 1 bit Flow Control None Manager Address Set the Manger IP address and Manager Port number of the computer running the Matrix Manager software The default port number is 9110 80 Chapter 7 Device Management Item Description Transmitter Video Setting These refer to the Transmitter s video settings Video Type Select the DVI video connector being used by the display Digital DVI D or Digital DVI I Color Depth Select the number of bits to use for the color depth 24 16 or 8 This is the number of bits used to describe the color of a single pixel A bit depth determines the number of colors that can be displayed at one time Bandwidth Limit Select the maximum bandwidth that the Transmitter
42. yy Transmitter ID sw o XX i yy share video on Switch output xx to input audio yy with share access to serial stream source s usb xx User Station ID all yy Transmitter ID sw o xx i yy occupy video on Switch output xx to input audio yy with occupy access to serial stream source s usb xx User Station ID all yy Transmitter ID sw o xx i yy viewonly video on Switch output xx to input audio yy with viewonly access serial to stream source s xx User Station ID usb all yy Transmitter ID sw o XX off Switch output xx disconnect streams return to OSD menu xx User Station ID sw o xx logout Switch output xx disconnect streams and logout from OSD menu xx User Station ID sw video off Switch User Station audio stream s to disconnect serial usb all 152 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands Command Output Num1 Input Num2 Mode Stream con Description sw off Switch User Station disconnect streams return to OSD menu sw i zz exclusive video on Switch User Station to share audio input zz with mode access to stream occupy serial source s viewonly usb zz Transmitter by all order listed in the command line interface sw o XX i zz exclusive video on Switch output xx to input audio zz with mode access to stream source s serial usb xx User Station ID ll zz Transmitter by a order listed in command line interface N
43. 0 User Manual Deleting a User Station To delete a User Station 1 Select the User Station you want to delete 2 Click Move Out The device list updates with the remaining User Stations The User Station you deleted will appear on the Unmanaged User Stations main page and Sidebar menu 72 Chapter 7 Device Management User Station Video Group Creating a User Station Video Group allows you to cascade up to four Transmitters connected to separate video cards on one computer and share the video with four User Stations while giving the first User Station keyboard and mouse access The image below provides an example of the setup without the actual physical connections or possible device connections ES Transmitters e 0 o se O B BO ar 0 e 0 o B O Bda ai e 0 0 E Bo gt B O a e 0o B gt amp ap I Receivers e oo B B gt BC am e oo B a gt E O aw e oo B B gt BO ap Hardware Setup 1 Connect each Transmitter to the network and to a DVI port on the com puter 2 Connect one Transmitter s console amp KVM ports to their respective device keyboard mouse computer 73 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual 3 Setup the Rece
44. 1 x DB 9 Female Black Power 1 x DC Jack Black LAN 1 x RJ 45 Female Black Switches Console Selection 1 x Slide switch Black Config Auto Local Config Reset 1 x Semi recessed Pushbutton LEDs LAN 1 Green Orange Power 1 x Blue Local 1 x Green Remote 1 x Green Emulation Keyboard Mouse USB Power Consumption DC 5V DC 5V Video Up to 1920 x 1200 Environment Operating Temp 0 50 C Storage Temp 20 60 C Humidity 0 95 RH Non condensing Physical Housing Metal Properties eight 1 13 kg 1 15 kg Dimensions 21 50 x 16 30 x 4 60 cm LxWxH 181 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Function KE6900R KE6940R Connectors USB Virtual Media 2 x USB Type A Female White Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female White Ports Video 1 x DVI I Female 2 x DVI I Female White White Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female White Speaker 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female Green Mic 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female Pink RS 232 1 x DB 9 Male Black Power 1 x DC Jack Black LAN 1 x RJ 45 Female Black Switches OSD 1 x Pushbutton Video 1 x Pushbutton Graphics 1 x Pushbutton Console Selection 1 x Slide switch Black Config Auto Config Reset 1 x Semi recessed Pushbutton LEDs LAN 1 Green Orange Power 1 x Blue Local 1 x Green Remote 1 x Green Emulation Keyboard Mouse USB Power Consumption DC 5V DC 5V Video Up to 1920 x 1200
45. 14 13 57 00 Error Cannot find the KE suthenbicabon key 03 28 2014 13 42 03 Information Session ceated Sessiond wp7i from p 03 26 2014 13 42 03 administrator Information User login succeeded username admeustr ator 03 28 2014 13 13 34 Error Cannot find the KE authentication key 03 28 2014 12 30 19 Cannot find the KE authentication key wW 25 Per Page ly 129 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual System Log The System Log page displays events that take place on the Matrix Manager and provides a breakdown of the time user severity device and log information for a description of each event You can change the sort order of the display by clicking on the column headings User Severity Device 2 Log Information s informavor Session created admiristrator information User login succeed Error Cannot find the KE 3 adeninistrator User login succe administrator administrator User logout username administrator Global settings has been changed Global settings has been changed ettings a Brett 23 Brett 3 administrator 2 administrator administrator 3 administrator User login succeededusemame administrator Cannot find the KE authentication kay Frror Cannot find the KE authentication key 1 W 25 Per Paga Te Configure Export Firer The first four buttons on the lower row navigate through the pages of the listed events The
46. 192 168 0 69 Manager Port 9110 O User Station Login Required Beeper Y Enable USB Mode virtual Media O Generic USB device Encryption M Enable Item Description Mode Select Extender mode for simple one to one Transmitter to User Station setups that are managed mostly with the Receiver s OSD menu Select Matrix mode to manage devices and connections from the Matrix Manager This mode is for advanced setup and administration of Transmitter to User Station connections via the Matrix Manger browser UI See Channel Connections page 83 Properties If you selected Extender mode above set the Transmitter IP address for the User Station s Video Audio USB and RS232 source signals If you selected Matrix mode above the Properties will be grayed out Use Channels to configure the Transmitter connections See Channel Connections page 83 69 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Item Description RS 232 Settings Configure the settings for the serial device the User Station will be connecting to The default settings are Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Data Bits 8 bits Stop bits 1 bit Flow Control None Enable Media Select which source type the User Station can stream Video Audio USB and RS232 Manager Address Login Required Set the IP address and Port number of the computer running the Matrix Manager software
47. 2 Error Cannot find the KE authentication key 03 26 2014 12 00 43 administrator Information User logout username administrator 03 26 2014 12 00 43 Information 03 26 2014 12 00 43 administrator Information 03 26 2014 11 56 12 Information 10 3 41 62 03 26 2014 11 56 12 administrator Information User login succeeded username administrator 03 26 2014 11 52 23 Error Cannot find the KE authentication key 03 26 2014 11 51 39 Error System will reboot in 10 seconds 03 26 2014 11 51 34 Information Session created Sessionid 10 3 41 62 03 26 2014 11 51 34 administrator Information User login succeeded username administrator 03 26 2014 11 49 02 Error Cannot find the KE authentication key 03 26 2014 11 47 19 administrator Information User login succeeded username administrator 03 26 2014 11 47 19 Information Session created Sessionid 10 3 41 62 03 26 2014 11 47 11 administrator Information User logout username administrator 03 26 2014 11 47 11 Information Session terminated normally Sessionid The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are straightforward Time refers to the date and time that the event occurred User refers to the username that the event relates to If no username appears the event is general system information Severity refers to the event s severity type Information Error or Warning Device refers to the Transmitter or User Station that relates to the event If no device is lis
48. 2014 07 08 51 GMT 0800 SER KE Manager disconnected ip 192 168 0 70 v Item Action Mode Displays the role of the computer running the Matrix Manager software Master primary or Slave secondary Status Displays Working for the computer currently managing the Matrix Manager database Displays Standby when the computer is waiting as a backup and getting database updates from the primary computer running the Matrix Manager Peer IP Address Displays the IP address of the computer configured to send primary or receive secondary the database updates for redundancy 127 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Item Action Peer ID Displays the MAC address of the computer configured to send primary or receive secondary the database updates for redundancy Auto Switch Displays the Auto Switch Yes No status Master only Event Log Displays the logs that provide information about the Matrix Manager s redundancy status 128 Chapter 10 Logs Overview The Matrix Manager logs all the events that take place on it an stores them in a Log The Logs tab opens on the System Log page as shown here ALTUSEN Matrix Manage User Severity Device Log Information 03 20 2014 14 42 36 Information Session created Sessiond byBe trom ip 03 28 2014 14 42 36 administrator Information User login succeeded usermame ad
49. 232 Serial Port so that an extra source device can be utilized in the installation An Appendix at the end of the manual provides technical and troubleshooting information xii KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Monospaced 1 A Indicates text that you should key in Indicates keys you should press For example Enter means to press the Enter key If keys need to be chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps Bullet lists provide information but do not involve sequential steps Indicates selecting the option on a menu or dialog box for example that comes next For example Start gt Run means to open the Start menu and then select Run Indicates critical information Product Information For information about all ALTUSEN products and how they can help you connect without limits visit ALTUSEN on the Web or contact an ALTUSEN Authorized Reseller Visit ALTUSEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers International http www aten com North America http www aten usa com xiii KE6900 KE6940 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank xiv Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KE6900 KE6940 DVI KVM Over IP Extender is an IP based matrix extender that allows access to a computer system fr
50. 81 Channel control is transferred to the first user to move the mouse or strike the keyboard Exclusive The first user to access the Channel has exclusive control No other users can view the Channel The Timeout function does not apply to Channels which have this setting 5 After entering the information click Save 89 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Profiles Profiles are created for Channels to allow User Station access to the connection Create a Profile for a Channel and assign access for each User Station Click Profiles from the menu bar and the following screen appears ALTUSEN Matrix Manager 4444444 24 12345 Connect The main page provides an overview of each Profile The Sidebar provides a link with a more detailed view of each Profile The meanings of the headings on the Profile List are straightforward ID refers to the identification number assigned by the system Name refers to the name entered on the Profile s Settings page Description refers to the description entered on the Profile s Settings page Operation allows you to click Connect to send a Profile s settings to the Transmitters and User Stations or Disconnect to remove a Profile s settings from the Transmitters and User Stations Click Add to create a new Profile Click Modify to change the selected Profile s settings Click Delete to remove the selected Profile 90 Chapter 7 Device Ma
51. 900T 33 KE6940T 34 KE6940T 36 KE6940T 35 Y Groups 4 Make your permission settings for each device according to the information provided below Field Description Channels Lists the Channels which you can assign access rights to for the user See Channels page 84 for details Groups Lists the Channel Groups which you can assign access rights to for the user See Channel Groups page 88 for details 111 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual SS SS hr Q___ a ss SSS Field Description Columns Check the boxes to apply access rights on the device for the user This defines how the Channel can be accessed when multiple users access it View Only Users can only view the remote screen and cannot perform operations on it Share Users simultaneously share control over the Channel Input from the users is placed in a queue and executed chronologically Occupy The first user to access the Channel has control over the Channel However additional users may view the Channel s video display If the user who controls the Channel is inactive for longer than the time set in the Timeout box Channel control is transferred to the first user to move the mouse or strike the keyboard Exclusive The first user to access the Channel has exclusive control over the Channel No other users can view the Channel The Timeout function does not apply to Channels whic
52. Configuration This section provides instructions to configure the network settings with a fixed IP address subnet mask and default gateway To use the IP Installer to configure the IP address see IP Installer page 183 Note 1 Both devices are preconfigured with factory default network settings If you install only one set of KE6900 KE6940 units you do not need to change these default network settings See Default IP Addresses page 24 for further details 2 In anetwork setup with multiple units each KE6900T KE6940T and KE6900R KE6940R must be configured with a unique IP address See Network Configuration page 23 for further details 3 We recommended using 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet switches between KE69xx devices installed on different LAN segments 10 100Mbps switches might cause poor performance 4 In multipoint configurations the IGMP and flow control function of your network switches hubs must be enabled to avoid the deterioration of data throughput To ensure functionality use a layer 3 switch that supports IGMP queries 5 If your network uses cascaded switches please check to ensure the data throughput is sufficient 6 To get the best performance we suggest creating a private network for KE69xx devices as they are bandwidth intensive devices To configure the network settings do the following 1 Setup the hardware and connect the Transmitter and Receiver to the local area network See Settin
53. E6940 User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support including troubleshooting documentation and software updates http support aten com For telephone support See Telephone Support page iv North America Email Support support aten usa com Online Technical Support Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates http www aten usa com support Telephone Support 1 888 999 ATEN ext 4988 When you contact us please have the following information ready beforehand Product model number serial number and date of purchase Your computer configuration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred The sequence of operations that led up to the error Any other information you feel may be of help 180 Appendix Specifications Function KE6900T KE6940T Connectors Console Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female White Ports Video 1 x DVI I Female 2 x DVI I Female White White Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female White Speaker 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female Green Mic 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female Pink RS 232 1 x DB 9 Male Black KVM KB Mouse USB Type B Female White Pons Speaker 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Green Mic 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Pink Video 1 x DVI I Female 2 x DVI I Female White White RS 232
54. F DATA LOSS OF PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL DAMAGE OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY AND ANY EXPENSES FROM RECOVERY PROGRAMMING AND REPRODUCTION OF ANY PROGRAM OR DATA ALTUSEN makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to its products contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software and specifically disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose ALTUSEN reserves the right to revise or update its product software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or update For details about extended warranties please contact one of our dedicated value added resellers 186 A Adding a New Device 67 Adding Users 102 B Backup Restore 134 C Components 5 Configuring a Device 78 Control Center Screen Components 54 User Interface 29 Creating Groups 105 D Deleting a Device 72 82 Deleting groups 106 Deleting user accounts 104 Device Permissions assigning 111 113 114 Filter 132 Firmware upgrading 133 Firmware Upgrade 143 Firmware upgrade recovery 137 G Groups assigning users 107 109 creating 105 Deleting 106 Managing 105 Modifying 106 Index removing users 108 110 L Log 129 filter 132 Maintenance 133 Managing Groups 105 Managing Users 102 Modifying groups 106 Modifying user accounts 104 O Online Registra
55. GRADE to a public telecommunication network 178 Appendix Rack Mounting Ad Before working on the rack make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack extended to the floor and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack Always load the rack from the bottom up and load the heaviest item in the rack first Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack the slide rails can pinch your fingers After a device is inserted into the rack carefully extend the rail into a locking position and then slide the device into the rack Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating Make sure that all equipment used on the rack including power strips and other electrical connectors is properly grounded Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the equipment by the manufacturer Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack 179 KE6900 K
56. Group s notebook do the following 1 In the Sidebar Group list click the group s name In the main panel select the group s name Click Modify In the Group notebook that comes up select the Members tab A screen similar to the one below appears Group Members Devices Available Selected Brett admmnistrator In the Selected column select the user that you want to remove from the group Click the Left Arrow to remove the user s name from the Selected column It goes back into the Available column Repeat the above for any other users that you want to remove from the group Click Save when you are done 110 Chapter 8 User Management Device You can assign Channel and Channel Group permissions from the Devices tab For information on Channels and Channel Groups See Channels page 84 Assigning Device Permissions From the User s Notebook To assign a device permissions to a user from the User s notebook do the following 1 In the Sidebar User list click the user s name or In the main panel select the user s name 2 Click Modify 3 In the User notebook that comes up select the Devices tab A screen similar to the one below appears User Groups Devices Profiles Video Walls Channels CGroups View Only Share Occupy Exclusive Y Channels KE6
57. IP Installer The IP Installer is an external Windows based utility for assigning an IP address to the device Click one of the radio buttons to select Enable View Only or Disable for the IP Installer utility See P Installer page 183 for instructions Note For security we strongly recommend that you set this to View Only or Disable after each use Network For dynamic IP address assignment DHCP select the Obtain Configuration IP address automatically radio button To specify a fixed IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway select the Set IP address manually radio button and fill in the fields with values appropriate for your network For help configuring network settings with the OSD See Network Configuration page 23 After entering the information click Save 34 Chapter 3 OSD Operation Properties The Properties tab allows you to configure the Transmitter s extender settings Network Properties System Mode Properties 9 Extender O Desktop DS Language English US l R9232 Settings Port OS WIN l Baud Rate 3600 gt O Enable Multicast Video Data Bits 8 y O Enable Multicast Audio Parity None EDID Mode Selection Manual EDID Stop Bits 1 l Enable Media Flow Control None xj E Video E Audio USB El R5232 Manager Address Transmitter Video Attributes Video Type Analog DVI A Video Quality 5 xl Color Depth 24 bits gt Background Refresh Every 32 trames s xl Bandwidt
58. If the Matrix Manager is off line the secondary computer will automatically take over operations allowing all connections to continue without disruption with only a brief period 30 seconds when new connections can t be started When the primary computer comes back online it retrieves the database with any changes from the secondary computer and re takes all Matrix Manager operations To setup Redundancy do the following 1 Install the Matrix Manager on a second computer with the USB License key see page 47 2 Open the Matrix Manager and go to the System gt Redundancy page Peer IP Address Auto Switch Event Log 3 Click Modify The Status window appears Status x Redundancy Setting Y Enable Redundancy D Master a Slave Master Selection Master matrix Manager 192 168 0 69 Bid OK Cancel 4 Check the Enable Redundancy box and select the Slave radio button 125 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Use the Master drop down menu to select the primary computer s IP address Click OK This computer is now running in Standby mode as identified in the orange status bar ATEN Remove the USB License key and plug it into the primary computer running the Matrix Manager software Open the Matrix Manager on the primary computer and go to the System gt Redundancy page ALTUSEN Matrix Manager Mode Status Peer IP Address Peer ID
59. Implements ATEN s default EDID default manual Manually set the EDID configuration from the User Station s OSD see Manual EDID page 42 The following table lists the available EDID commands Command Address Number Control Enter Description edid a XX Set EDID of address xx to auto xx Device ID or IP Address auto Enter 158 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands Command Address Number Control Enter Description edid a XX remix Enter Set EDID of address xx to remix xx Device ID or IP Address edid a XX default Enter Set EDID of address xx to default xx Device ID or IP Address edid a XX manual Enter Set EDID of address xx to manual xx Device ID or IP Address 159 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Reset Command The Reset command allows you to reset a device back to the default factory settings Reset includes resetting the devices IP address The formula for the Reset command is as follows Command Address Number Enter 1 For example to reset device 192 168 0 95 type the following reset a192 168 0 95 Enter 2 For example to reset the User Station type the following reset Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Reset command Command Description reset Reset command Address Description a Address command Number Description XX Address nu
60. KE6900T 33 AUS KE6940T 35 AUS KE6940T 36 AUS KE6900T 2 AUS KE6940T AUS test08 AUS null Exclusive Occupy Exclusive View Only EEE MEET The Connection Page components are described in the table below No Item Description 1 Channel Name 2 Description Lists the Channel connections available for the User Station A Channel is a defined connection to Transmitters created in the Device Management tab of the Matrix Manager see Channels page 84 This field provides a description of the Channel entered when it was created 41 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual No Item Description Connect To connect the User Station to a Channel click the access type Exclusive The first User Station to access the Channel has exclusive control over the Channel No other User Stations can view the Channel The Timeout function does not apply to this setting Occupy The first User Station to access the Channel has control over the Channel However additional User Stations may view the Channel s video display If the User Station controlling the Channel is inactive for longer than the time set in the Timeout box control is transferred to the first User Station to move the mouse or strike the keyboard Share Can simultaneously share control over the Channel Input from the User Stations is placed in a qu
61. Occupy Timeout page 81 Channel control is transferred to the first user to move the mouse or strike the keyboard Exclusive The first user to access the Channel has exclusive control over the Channel No other users can view the Channel The Timeout function does not apply to Channels which have this setting 5 After entering the information click Save 87 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Channel Groups Channel Groups allow administrators to easily and efficiently manage users and Channels Since Channel Group access rights apply to any Channel that is a member of the group administrators need only set them once for the group instead of having to set them for each Channel individually Multiple groups can be defined to allow some users access to specific Channels while restricting other users from accessing them Adding a Channel Group To add a Channel Group do the following 1 Select Channel Groups from the Channel Sidebar menu and click Add amp Channels channelGroup List f E KE6900T4_Dante ChannelGroup List O KE6940T2 O KE6900T1_E KE6940T Edward O KE6940T6 F Name Description TG_ThirdParty Lo TG_ThirdParty Add Modify Delete 2 The Channel Group tab appears with the general settings Channel Group Members Permissions General Group Name TG_ThirdParty _ Description Item Description General Enter a Name a
62. SEN Matrix Manager Model Name Access Mode Stntus Address Streams KEG9007 Desktop ott 4 5 De x p p D The main page provides an overview of each Transmitter The Sidebar provides a link with a more detailed view of each The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are straightforward ID refers to the identification number assigned by the system Name refers to the name entered on the Transmitter s System page Model Name refers to the Transmitter s model number Access Mode refers to the Transmitter s mode set in the Properties Status refers to the Transmitter s online status Address refers to the IP address of the Transmitter Streams refers to the source type that the Transmitter is configured to stream Video Audio USB or Serial 76 Chapter 7 Device Management Adding a Transmitter To add a Transmitter do the following 1 From Unmanaged Transmitters select a Transmitter and click Add in M Transmitters Unmanaged Transmitters L KE6900T4_Dante Unmanaged Transmitters BONS 1D Name Model Name Access Mode Status Address Streams KE6900T1_EJ 001074A901360000 KE6940T Edward KE6940T Desktop On 192 168 1 25 VIAJUIS KE6940T Edward L kE6940T6 Search New Add In or click Search New Search Devices x Please input search scope E Search Local E Search Subnet E Search by IP
63. SMTP Server select the the Log Level Information Warning or Error and key in the SMTP Server IP address and SMTP Port 2 If your server requires authentication check the Server requires authentication checkbox and key in the appropriate information for the Account Name and Password fields 3 Key in the email address of where the report is being sent from in the From field 120 Chapter 9 System Note 1 Only one email address is allowed in the From field and it cannot exceed 64 Bytes 2 1 Byte 1 English alphanumeric character 4 Key in the email address addresses of where you want the SMTP reports sent to in the To field Note If you are sending the report to more than one email address separate the addresses with a semicolon The total cannot exceed 256 Bytes 5 Click Save Syslog Settings To record all the events that take place on the Matrix Manager and write them to a Syslog server do the following 1 Check Enable 2 Use the drop down menu to select the Log Level Information Warning or Error 3 Key in the Server IP address of the Syslog server 4 Key in the Service Port number The valid port range is 1 65535 5 Click Save 121 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Authentication Authorization Event Destination Authentication amp Authorization Y RADIUS settings E Enable Preferred RADIUS Server Preferred RADIUS Service Port Alternat
64. Search Cancel ti You can search for a device by Local Subnet or IP address Select a scope enter the information and click Search 2 Once added the Transmitter appears on the Transmitters main page and Sidebar menu Transmitters O KE6900T4_Dante FO KE6940T2 FO KE6900T1_E KE6940T Edward KE6940T6 Name Model Name Access Mode Status Address Streams 001074A901260000 KE6900T4_Dante KE6900T Desktop 192 168 1 24 VIA UIS 001074A901330000 KE6940T2 KE6940T Desktop 192 168 1 22 VIAJU S 001074A901230000 KE6900T1_EJ KE6900T Desktop 192 168 1 21 VIA U S 001074A901360000 KE6940T Edward KE6940T Desktop 192 168 1 25 VjA U S amp Unmanaged Transmitters 001074A901340000 KE6940T6 KE6940T Desktop 192 168 1 26 VIAJUIS Move Out Modify 77 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Configuring a Transmitter A Transmitter s settings can be modified from the Transmitters main page Changes that are saved are updated on the Transmitter device across the network To configure a Transmitter 1 Select a Transmitter and click Modify KEG900T4_Dante Model Nome Access Mode Status Address Streams OT4_Dante KEG900T Destop KEGHOT Edward xeso4or KEG 2 The Network tab appears with the Transmitter s IP address settings Network Properties System IP Installer Enabled O View Only O Disabled Network Configuration Obtain IP address aut
65. VM cable E 000 oO fa Note The serial port on the Transmitter shown above connects to the computer the serial port on the Receiver not shown connects to a serial device optional 18 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Setting Up a LAN Installation Setting up the units on a network allows point to point point to multipoint and multipoint to multipoint computer to console operation by connecting multiple KE6900 KE6940 devices on the same TCP IP LAN Note 1 The units are preconfigured with factory default network settings If you install only one set of KE6900 KE6940 units you do not need to change these default network settings See Default IP Addresses page 24 for further details Ina network setup with multiple units each Transmitter and Receiver must be configured with a unique IP address See Network Configuration page 23 for further details We recommended using 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet switches between KE69xx devices installed on different LAN segments 10 100Mbps switches might cause poor performance In multipoint configurations the IGMP and flow control function of your network switches hubs must be enabled to avoid the deterioration of data throughput To ensure functionality use a layer 3 switch that supports IGMP queries If your network uses cascaded switches please check to ensure the data throughput is sufficient To g
66. Windows version SS ysuigo 6 Unzip the Matrix_Manager_Lite zip file and double click the exe file to start the installation 7 Follow the instructions on the next page to install the software 48 Chapter 4 Matrix Manager Installation Matrix Manager Install The following are instructions to install the full version of the Matrix Manager software For software requirements see Software page 3 1 Insert the USB license key into a USB port on your computer 2 Double click the MatrixManagerSetup file to start the setup When the Introduction screen appears click Next InstallAnywhere will guide you through the installation ofKE Manager Ifan old version ofKE Manager was already installed please uninstall the old version first then install current version in the same folder to keep all data Click the Next button to proceed to the next screen If you want to change something on a previous screen clickthe Previous button You may cancel this installation at any time by clicking the Cancel button 3 The License Agreement appears Installation and Use of KE Manager Requires Acceptance of the Following License Agreement SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT LICENSE GRANT Aten International Co Ltd Licensor grants to you a non exclusive non transferable license to access and use KE Manager the Product during the Term set forth below You may install the Product on a
67. ade FW Ver VV Che v n Progress i Help View Log Las pe If you enabled Check Firmware Version the Utility compares the device s firmware level with that of the upgrade files If it finds that the device s version is higher than the upgrade version it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel If you didn t enable Check Firmware Version the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level or not As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar 145 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful E Firmware Upgrade Utility The Firmware upgrade was successful Click Finish to close the utility Device List Status Messages KEG900 40R 000 lt The device is writmg flash now please wait a lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait lt The device is writing flash now please wait l
68. adequate measures Suggestion Shielded twisted pair STP cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC amp CE standards KCC Statement Al Ale B A AACA S e 121 ALA E AAR 7A A EE ALB AEE ol S EYAL MA 72 8 99 AANA AH SHE AS Bal ow gud KE6900 KE6940 User Manual RoHS This product is RoHS compliant SJ T 11364 2006 The following contains information that relates to China a EI 1143 a 87 87 3 S O RRASA E MATAME NADAR ANS EEST 11363 2006 ME MMREERZ TO O ETHAMEHRRAR BRESA EMREDER R MAMA PNA SRST 11363 20060 41 EE Ro x RIVABA E DERE DARRO ARA EEE HISJ T 11363 2006 REE KE6900 KE6940 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center International http eservice aten com Telephone Support For telephone support call this number International 886 2 8692 6959 China 86 10 5255 0110 Japan 81 3 5615 5811 Korea 82 2 467 6789 North America 1 888 999 ATEN ext 4988 United Kingdom 44 8 4481 58923 User Notice All information documentation and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for a
69. age see page 41 Remix Checks the EDID of all connected displays and the source device uses the best common resolution for all displays Enable Media Select which type of media the Transmitter can stream to User Stations Video Audio USB and RS232 RS232 Settings Configure the serial device settings for the Transmitter The default settings are Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Data Bits 8 bits Stop bits 1 bit Flow Control None Manager Address Set the IP address and Port number of the computer running the Matrix Manager software The default port number is 9110 36 Chapter 3 OSD Operation Item Description Transmitter Video Attributes To set the Transmitter s video settings Video Type Select the DVI video connector being used by the display Digital DVI D or Digital DVI I Color Depth Select the number of bits to use for the color depth 24 16 or 8 This is the number of bits used to describe the color of a single pixel A bit depth determines the number of colors that can be displayed at one time Bandwidth Limit Select the maximum bandwidth that the Transmitter can use to transmit video over the network A lower bandwidth setting transmits lower quality video a higher bandwidth setting sends higher quality video but this can affect network speed Video Quality Select the video quality to use 5 is the highest video quality and 1 is the lowest video qualit
70. anager LDAP AD Authentication and Authorization Settings To allow authentication and authorization for the Matrix Manager via y LDAP AD settings Enable Enable SSL Preferred LDAP Server Preferred LDAP Service Port Alternate LDAP Server Alternate LDAP Service Port Timeout sec Admin DN Admin Name Password Search DN LDAP AD refer to the information in the table below Item Action Enable Put a check in the Enable checkbox to allow LDAP AD authentication and authorization Enable SSL Put a check in the Enable checkbox to allow SSL connections LDAP Server IP Fill in the IP address and port number for the LDAP AD server and Port You can use the IPv4 address the IPv6 address or the domain name in the LDAP Server field For LDAP the default port number is 389 Timeout Set the time in seconds that the Matrix Manager waits for an LDAP AD server reply before it times out Admin DN Consult the LDAP AD administrator to ascertain the appropriate entry for this field For example the entry might look like this ou kn4132 dc aten dc com Admin Name Key in the LDAP administrator s username Password Key in the LDAP administrator s password Search DN Set the distinguished name of the search base This is the domain name where the search starts for user names 123 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual On the LDAP AD server Users can be authenticated with any of the f
71. ation to call the Tool Bar function for this user The Tool Bar is used when accessing the computer from the Transmitter or Receiver side If there is no user input for the amount of time set with this function the user is automatically logged out A login is necessary before the Matrix Manager can be accessed again The default is 30 minutes Screen Blanker Set how many minutes the KE6900 KE6940 waits when a session is idle before turning off the display Welcome Page If you want the Welcome Message to appear on screen when the user logs in select Enable If you want the user s Screen Name to appear with the Welcome Message check the Username check box 141 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Item Description Password This section allows you to change the user s password 1 Key in your old password in the Old password field 2 Key in your new password in the New password field 3 Key in your new password again in the Confirm password field When you have made your choices Click Save To use the original system set preferences click Restore Defaults 142 Chapter 12 Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows based Firmware Upgrade Utility FWUpgrade exe provides a smooth automated process for upgrading the firmware The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site as new firmware revis
72. ced in a queue and executed chronologically Occupy The first user to access the Channel has control over the Channel However additional users may view the Channel s video display If the user who controls the Channel is inactive for longer than the time set in the Timeout box see Occupy Timeout page 81 Channel control is transferred to the first user to move the mouse or strike the keyboard Exclusive The first user to access the Channel has exclusive control over the Channel No other users can view the Channel The Timeout function does not apply to Channels which have this setting Permission Check Checking this box requires a user with access rights permissions to be logged into the User Station s OSD when the Profile attempts to connect If a user is not logged into the OSD or the user account does not have permission to make the Profile connection the connection fails and will not re connect Lock OSD Checking this box will lock the User Station s OSD so that it can not be invoked while the Profile is connected All mouse keyboard functions work on the computer but the OSD can not be accessed Channel This table lists all the Channels and User Stations available Checking a box enables the User Station to use the Channel connection listed to the left The Channel will appear on the User Station s Connection Page See Connections Page page 41 allowing you to connect to it Connect Cl
73. ch 2 Once added the User Station appears on the User Stations main page and in Sidebar menu User Stations KE6900R4_Dante MESS ID Name Model Name Access Mode Status Address Streams SELES 001074A801260000 KE6900R4_Dante KE6900R Desktop 192 168 1 44 VIAJUIS KEG940R Edward 001074A801330000 KE6940R2 KEG6940R Desktop 192 168 1 42 VIAJUIS KE6940R6 001074A801230000 KE6900R1_E KE6900R Desktop 192 168 1 41 VJA U S o 001074A801360000 KEG940R Edward KEG940R Desktop 192 168 1 45 VIAJUIS AA 001074A801340000 KE6940R6 KE6940R Desktop 192 168 1 46 VIAJUIS User Station Video Group 001074A801230000 KE6900R KE6900R Desktop 192 168 1 89 VIAIUIS Move Out Modify 67 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Configuring a User Station A User Station s settings can be modified from the User Stations main page Changes that are saved here are then updated on the Receiver across the network To configure a User Station 1 Select a User Station and click Modify ALTUSEN Matrix Manager Model Name 4 Access Mode Status Address Streams KEGOOOR KE6S40R KEG9O0R D R4 Dante top On KE Desktop On KEG9408 Desktop On 2 The Network tab appears with the User Station s IP address settings Network Properties System IP Installer O Enabled O View Only O Disabled Network Configuration Obtain IP address automatically
74. d view of each The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are straightforward ID refers to the identification number assigned by the system Name refers to the name entered on the Channel s Info page Bound states whether the Channel s connections are all bound to the same Transmitter Streams refers to the source type that the Channel is configured to stream Video Audio USB or Serial Video TX Audio TX USB TX RS232 TX lists the Transmitter s name for each source stream Click Modify to change the selected Channel s settings Click Add to create a new Channel Click Delete to remove the selected Channel 84 Chapter 7 Device Management Adding a Channel To add a Channel do the following 1 From the Channels main page click Add Channel List 3T4_Dante 10 Name Bound Streamt Video TX Audio TX USB TX RS232 TX 59007 1_E 0010744901260 KES900T4_Dante Yes KEO900TS_Dante KE6900T4_Dante KEG90OTS_Dante KE6900T4_Dante A 003 330 KE694012 ves KEoo40T2 KE6940T2 2 0010744901230 KE6900T1_E ves KES6900T1_E KE6900T1_E KE6900T1_E 0010744901360 KE6940T Edward YES KEG94OT Edward KEG94OT Edward KEG940T Edward KEG940T Edward 0010744901340 KE6940T6 YES VIAJUIS KE6940T6 KEGO4OTE KEG940T6 KE6940T6 modi Daae 2 The Channel Info tab appears with the general settings Channel Info Groups Permissions General Name Location Description Sou
75. e while pressing reset to recover from a firmware upgrade failure Press and hold it in for more then three seconds resets the unit back to its factory default settings 4 RS 232 Port This RS 232 serial port is for connecting to a serial terminal 5 Audio Ports These mini stereo ports are for the local speakers green and microphone pink 6 USB Port Use this port for virtual media or a USB peripheral device Note When using a USB disk plugged into this port see USB Mode page 70 7 Console Ports LAN Port The unit s USB keyboard and USB mouse plug into these ports The cable that connects the unit to the LAN plugs in here 9 DVI I Output The cable from the local DVI monitors plug in here 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is found on page 177 Please review it before proceeding 2 Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation is turned off You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility the Transmitter can be mounted on system racks To rack mount a unit do the following 1 Using the screws provided in the Mounting Kit screw the mounting bracket into the bottom of the Transmitter as show below Phillips hex head M3 x 8 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual 2 Screw the bracket into a
76. e RADIUS Server Alternate RADIUS Service Port Timeout sec Retries Shared Secret at least 6 Characters gt LDAP AD settings TACACS settings Save RADIUS Settings To allow authentication and authorization for the KE6900 KE6940 through a RADIUS server do the following 1 2 Check Enable Fill in the IP addresses and service port of the Preferred RADIUS Server and Alternate RADIUS Server In the Timeout field set the time in seconds that the Matrix Manager waits fora RADIUS server reply before it times out In the Retries field set the number of allowed retries In the Shared Secret field key in the character string that you want to use for authentication between the Matrix Manager and the RADIUS Server A minimum of 6 characters is required On the RADIUS server Users can be authenticated with any of the following methods Set the entry for the user as su xxxx Where xxxx represents the Username given to the user when the account was created on the Matrix Manager Use the same Username on both the RADIUS server and the Matrix Manager 122 Chapter 9 System Use the same Group name on both the RADIUS server and the Matrix Manager Use the same Username Group name on both the RADIUS server In each case the user s access rights are the ones assigned that were and the Matrix Manager assigned when the User of Group was created on the Matrix M
77. e or Video Wall schedule was created Operation provides a Delete button that can be used to permanently delete the Profile or Video Wall schedule 63 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 64 Chapter 7 Device Management Overview The Device Management tab contains five menu bar items User Stations Transmitters Channels Profiles and Video Walls Each page provides a way to add configure and schedule the Transmitters Receivers connections Before Transmitters and Receivers can be added they must be connected to the network and have an IP address The Device Management tab opens on the User Stations page as shown here A SEN Matrix Manager Model Name Access Mode Status Desktop of D o KEGISOR Edward KEGS40R Desktop on o KEGOLORO KEGO40R Move Out Modify 65 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual User Stations The User Stations page allows you to add and configure Receivers The Sidebar provides three menu options User Stations Unmanaged User Stations and User Station Video Group User Stations are the Receivers that have been added to the Matrix Manager Unmanaged User Stations are Receivers that have been found on the network but haven t been added to the Matrix Manager To discover a Receiver 1t must be connected to the network and have an IP address User Station Video Group lists Transmitters that have been grouped to share the video
78. e switch to set the unit s mode to Configure The device is ready to configure Local Only the local Transmitter has KVM control of the computer The Receivers KVM access to the computer is locked Auto Shared KVM control of the computer one ata time with the Transmitter and Receiver consoles 3 Reset This switch must be pushed with a thin object such as the end of a paper clip Press and release to reboot the device Power off hold reset then power on the device while pressing reset to recover from a firmware upgrade failure Press and hold it in for more then three seconds resets the unit back to its factory default settings 4 RS 232 Port This RS 232 serial port is for connecting to a serial terminal 5 Audio Ports These mini stereo ports are for the local speakers green and microphone pink 6 Console Ports The unit s USB keyboard and USB mouse plug into these ports 7 LAN Port The cable that connects the unit to the LAN plugs in here 8 DVI I Output The cable from the local DVI monitor plugs in here 10 Chapter 1 Introduction KE6940R Receiver Front View o o 0 0 oo WwW power O tan O Local O REmoTEO Aaa MET o 5 6 7 No Component Description 1 Power LED Lights blue to indicate the module is turned on 2 LAN LED Lights to indicate the network status Lights Gr
79. e to the present Put a check in the checkbox to bring up a calendar Set the date and time that you want the filtering to start from All events from the Start date time to the present are displayed To Filters for events from a specific date and time to a specific date and time First select the From described above After checking Range you have to click inside the text box in order to bring up the calendar Filters for a particular word or string Key the word or string into the Information text box Only events containing that word or string are displayed Wildcards for single characters for multiple characters and the keyword or are supported E g h ds would return hands and hoods h nd would return hand and hind but not hard h ds or h ks would return hands and hooks Apply Click to apply the filter choices Reset Click this button to clear the entries in the dialog box and start with a clean slate Cancel Click this button to exit the log filter function 132 Chapter 11 Maintenance Overview The Maintenance tab has four menu bar options Backup Restore Firmware Upgrade Certificates and Preferences When you click the Maintenance tab it opens on the Backup Restore page as shown here ALTUSEN Matrix Manager Filename Password Restore Export Device List Backup Restore allows administrators to backup system configuration settings to a file and restore
80. een monitor and the OSD appears off center you can use the blinking at each corner to adjust the position of the OSD 28 Chapter 3 OSD Operation OSD Interface After you invoke the OSD the main page appears Altusen KE OSD ON User Station Transmitter Select Config Type and Key im Password Input password and pre Note A password is required to enter the OSD The default password is password For security purposes we recommend you change this to something unique The OSD components are described in the table below No Item Description 1 User Station Select this radio button enter a password and click Receiver Configure to enter the User Station Configuration screen 2 Transmitter Select this radio button enter a password and click Configure to enter the Transmitter Configuration screen Note Receiver must first discover the transmitter over the network for this option to be available 3 User Preferences Select this radio button enter a password and click Configure to enter the User Preferences screen 4 About About provides information regarding the OSD version 5 Password Input the OSD password and click Configure to enter the selected configuration screen See note for password 6 Configure After entering a password click Configure to enter the selected configuration screen 7 Back to Video Clicking this button exits the OSD and returns
81. een when connected to the LAN Off when not connected to the LAN Blinks Green when the Ethernet connection is active Lights Orange to indicate high network bandwidth for ultra high video is being used 3 Local LED Lights green to Indicate the Transmitter has KVM access of the computer 4 Remote LED Lights green to Indicate the Receiver has KVM access of the computer 5 Graphics Pushbutton Sets the displays image quality to the highest possible grade so that images are optimized 6 OSD Pushbutton Use this pushbutton to open the OSD menu 7 Video Pushbutton Sets the displays image quality to a grade that is optimized for video playback 8 USB port Use this port for virtual media or a USB peripheral device Note When using a USB disk plugged into this port see USB Mode page 70 11 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual KE6940R Receiver Rear View No Component Description 1 Power Jack 2 Function Switch 3 Reset The cable from the DC Power adapter connects here Use this slide switch to set the unit s mode Extension Sets the device to use the normal TX to RX extension mode RS 232 Config Sets the device so that you can configure it using a serial connection via the RS 232 port This switch must be pushed with a thin object such as the end of a paper clip Press and release to reboot the device Power off hold reset then power on the devic
82. encryption key and signed certificate rather than the default ATEN certificate There are two methods for establishing your private certificate generating a self signed certificate and importing a third party certificate authority CA signed certificate Generating a Self Signed Certificate If you wish to create your own self signed certificate a free utility openssl exe is available for download over the web See Self Signed Private Certificates page 185 for details about using OpenSSL to generate your own private key and SSL certificate Obtaining a CA Signed SSL Server Certificate For the greatest security we recommend using a third party certificate authority CA signed certificate To obtain a third party signed certificate go to a CA Certificate Authority website to apply for an SSL certificate 138 Chapter 11 Maintenance After the CA sends you the certificate and private encryption key save them to a convenient location on your computer Importing the Private Certificate To import the private certificate do the following 1 Click Import from the bottom of the Private Certificate page shown here New Get CSR Import Restore Defaults 2 Click Browse to the right of Certificate Filename and browse to where your certificate file is located and select it 3 Click Import to complete the procedure Note Clicking Restore Defaults returns the device to using the default ATEN certificate
83. eo wall to connect A pop up window appears Schedule x Routine Type Once v Start Date 08 18 2015 End Date 08 20 2015 Connect Time HH MM 00 00 Disabled Disconnect Time HH MM 00 00 Disabled Add Cancel h Item Description Routine Use the drop down menu to select how often you would like the video Type wall to run Once Daily Weekly and Monthly If you select Weekly Monthly an additional drop down menu appears to select the Week Day Month Day on which the profile will run Start Date Enter the date on which you want the schedule to begin running End Date Enter the date on which you want the schedule to stop running Connect Enter the time of day that you want the video wall to connect Time Disconnect Enter the time of day that you want the video wall to disconnect Time Every If you select a Monthly or Weekly Routine Type the Every box appears allowing you to enter how often you want the schedule to run For example every 2 3 or 4 weeks months If you want to run the schedule once a week or once a month leave the default entry of 1 4 Click Add after you have configured the schedule 5 Click the Permissions tab to set the Video Wall s access rights Preset Settings Schedule f Permissions show EN Users Groups v Users user0002 user0003 user0004 Groups Operation Connect Disconnect Save 98 Cha
84. er Remote Lights Green to Indicate the Receiver has KVM focus of the computer 27 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Invoking the OSD The On Screen Display OSD is a keyboard mouse driven application on the receiver used to configure the transmitter and receiver settings Once the receiver has discovered the transmitter over a network or direct Ethernet cable connection you can use the OSD on the receiver to configure the transmitter s settings To invoke the OSD press the OSD pushbutton on the front of the receiver or from the keyboard tap the Scroll Lock key twice The OSD main page will appear see OSD Interface page 29 To exit the OSD press Esc on the keyboard click Logout tap the Scroll Lock key twice or return to the OSD main page and press the OSD pushbutton on the front of the receiver The OSD disappears and the computer desktop screen or the System Login prompt is displayed Note 1 For the Receiver to discover the Transmitter over a network both must be on the same subnet of the LAN 2 To change the OSD hotkeys see page 39 3 If the keyboard mouse won t work when the OSD is invoked see USB Mode page 70 Microphone Hotkey You can switch microphone access between User Stations with a hotkey 1 Press and hold down Num Lock 2 Press and release 3 Release Num Lock 4 Press 1 Press the Esc key to cancel Touch Screen Calibration If you re using a touch scr
85. erheating these openings must never be blocked or covered The device should never be placed on a soft surface bed sofa rug etc as this will block its ventilation openings Likewise the device should not be placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company The device is designed for IT power distribution systems with 230V phase to phase voltage To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded The device is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug Always follow your local national wiring codes Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over 177 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord
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87. ess If you chose the latter fill the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway fields with the information appropriate to your network 5 Click Set IP 6 After the IP address shows up in the Device List click Exit See ZP Installer page 183 for more information 183 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Trusted Certificates Overview When you try to log in to the device from your browser a Security Alert message appears to inform you that the device s certificate is not trusted and asks if you want to proceed Security Alert xi Information you exchange with this site cannot be viewed or Y changed by others However there is a problem with the site s secunty certificate A The security certificate was issued by a company you have not chosen to trust View the certificate to determine whether you want to trust the certifying authority iv The security certificate date is valid 4 The name on the security certificate is invalid or does not match the name of the site Do you want to proceed vo vena The certificate can be trusted but the alert is triggered because the certificate s name is not found on the Microsoft list of Trusted Authorities You can ignore the warning and click Yes to go on 184 Appendix Self Signed Private Certificates If you wish to create your own self signed encryption key and certificate a free utility openssl exe is available for download over the web at ww
88. et the best performance we suggest creating a private network for KE69xx devices as they are bandwidth intensive devices Make sure that all the equipment is powered off Refer to the installation diagram on the following page and do the following 1 On the Transmitter side plug the mouse keyboard DVI monitor microphone and speakers into the ports on the Console section of the KE6900T KE6940T Each port is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself 2 Connect the USB KVM cable provided to the KVM Ports on the front of the KE6900T KE6940T 3 Connect the other end of the USB KVM cable to the keyboard video mouse speaker and microphone ports on the computer 4 For control of serial devices connect the RS 232 serial port on the Transmitter to a serial port on the computer KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Use a Cat 5e cable to connect the KE6900T KE6940T s LAN port to the local area TCP IP network Plug the power adapter into an AC source and plug the other end into the KE6900T KE6940T s Power Jack On the Receiver side plug the mouse keyboard DVI monitor microphone and speakers into the ports on the Console section of the KE6900R KE6940R Use a Cat 5e cable to connect the KE6900R KE6940R s LAN port to the local area TCP IP network Plug the second power adapter into an AC source and plug the other end into the KE6900R KE6940R s Power Jack 10 Use the OSD on the Receiver t
89. eue and executed chronologically View Only User Station connects with view only access to the Channels video display Next Arrow Previous Arrow Use these two buttons to navigate to the next page or to the end of the list if there are more Channels available than can be seen on the page Use these two buttons to navigate to the previous page or to the beginning of the list if there are more Channels available than can be seen on the page Favorites All Array Mode List Mode Click Favorites to list only the Channels marked as favorites Click All to list all Channels Channels marked as favorites appear with a heart icon To add remove a Favorite select a Channel and then right click with the mouse to select Add to Favorite or Remove from Favorite Click to view the Channel connections with a video preview of each source The list will be shown in groups of six at a time A screens shot of the Array Mode is provided on the next page Click to view the Channel connections in a list that can be sorted by name or with favorites listed first Click the Channel Name heading to change the sort Manual EDID If the EDID is set to Manual the Manual EDID button appears Click Manual EDID to adjust the EDID setting locally When the Operation Successful box appears click OK See Properties page 36 for details 10 Logout Click this button to log out of the Connection Page 11 Go to Conf
90. file s access rights Preset Settings Schedule Permissions show Eji che Users Groups Operation v Users user0002 user0003 user0004 w Groups Connect Disconnect Save Item Description Users You must assign access rights for the profile by selecting the Operation check box for the Users that you want to grant permission to allow the profile connections Groups You must assign access rights for the profile by selecting the Operation check box for the Groups that you want to grant permission to allow the profile connections 6 After entering the information click Save 93 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Video Wall The Video Wall settings allow you to create a video wall by selecting a Transmitter for a set of User Stations that will display video content as one screen A video wall is considered a single connection from a Transmitter to multiple User Stations Therefore each video source Transmitter on a video wall needs a separate Video Wall setting created in the Matrix Manager Click Video Wall from the menu bar and the following appears ALTUSEN Matrix Manager Video Wall List 10 Nome Description The main page provides an overview of each Video Wall The Sidebar provides a link with a more detailed view of each Video Wall The meanings of the headings on the Video Wall List are straightforward ID refers to the iden
91. ftware provides advanced features for username and password authentication auto detection of devices on the same LAN segment management of devices and setup of Splitter Switch and Matrix modes New security features also provide extra protection with remote login security a username and password can be required when the receiver connects to the transmitter With the OSD network access RS 232 port software administration and Auto MDIX the KE6900 KE6940 is the most cost effective and convenient way to get a full digital extension from anywhere on the LAN KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Features Remote KVM console access of computers over LAN or Ethernet cable connection Dual console operation control your system from both the Transmitter and Receiver by USB keyboard monitor and mouse RS 232 serial ports allows you to connect to a serial terminal for configuration and serial devices such as touchscreens and barcode scanners Superior video quality up to 1920 x 1200 60 Hz 24 bit color depth Supports standard VGA resolutions from 640 x 480 to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz OSD On Screen Display on the Receiver configures both units Supports AP GUI operation Supports Web GUI administration Remote login security DVI digital and analog monitor support Built in ESD protection and surge protection Supports stereo speakers and microphone Auto MDIX automatically detects cable type
92. g TxUSBIP Sets the Transmitter USB IP setting TxRSIP Sets the Transmitter RS 232 IP setting VideoEnFlag Sets the enable media video source stream AudioEnFlag Sets the enable media audio source stream USBEnFlag Sets the enable media USB source stream RSEnFlag Sets the enable media RS232 source stream ManagerlP Sets the Manager IP address ManagerPort Sets the Manager port num ber Beeper Sets the beeper RxVM Sets the USB mode setting USBSecure Sets the USB encryption 172 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands Type Control Description Properties modeFlag Sets the device mode Transmitter BaudRate Sets the baud rate setting Parity Sets the parity setting DataBit Sets the data bit setting StopBit Sets the stop bit setting FlowCtrl Sets the flow control setting PortOS Sets the port OS setting OSLanguage Sets the OS language videoMCastEn Sets the enable multicast video setting audioMCastEn Sets the enable multicast audio setting Edid Sets the EDID mode selec tion setting VideoEnFlag Sets the enable media video source stream AudioEnFlag Sets the enable media audio source stream USBEnFlag _ Sets the enable media USB source stream RSEnFlag Sets the enable media RS 232 source stream ManagerlP Sets the Matrix Manager IP ManagerPort Sets the Matrix Manager port VideoType Sets the video type setting ColorDepth Sets the co
93. g upgraded by the package are listed in the Select Master Device list Firmware TEER Utility x Tf Check Firmware Version i is checked the utility compares the device s firmware level with the upgrade E files If the device s version is newer the utility lets you decide whether to continue or not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begiy Device List Select Master Device 3 Master device list KE6900 40R a80135 KE6900 40T 890135 KE6900 40T a90110 Device Descriptio More than one Master device has been found OK Only one Master slave device can be upgraded Lo ata time Please select one of the Master devices from the list Cancel IV Check Firmware Version Progress m Help View Log a 5 After you have made your device selection Click OK and then Next to begin the upgrade Firmware Upgrade Utility Tf Check Firmware Version is checked the utility compares the device s firmware level with the upgrade files If the device s version is newer the utility lets you decide whether to continue or not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Device List Status Messages KEG900M0R 000 gt Loading amp testing files gt Loading amp testing files OK gt Searching for devices gt Preparing firmware upgrade gt P i u K Device on CPU AM335 Device FW Ver 12 114 Upgr
94. g Up a LAN Installation page 19 for details From the Receiver tap the Scroll Lock key twice to invoke the OSD Select the User Station or Transmitter from the sidebar menu Enter the password and click Configure The default password is password From the Network tab select Set IP address manually and enter the following IP Address sets the IP address for the KE6900 KE6940 Key in a valid unique IP address 23 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Note See Default IP Addresses page 24 for the preconfigured factory default settings Subnet Mask sets the subnet mask for the KE6900 KE6940 Key in a valid subnet mask value Note The default setting is 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway sets the default gateway for the KE6900 KE6940 Key in a valid default gateway 6 Click Save Exit OSD To exit the OSD press Esc on the keyboard click Logout tap the Scroll Lock key twice or return to the OSD main page and press the front panel OSD pushbutton Receiver only At this point the Receiver can connect to the Transmitter to access the remote computer see Connecting page 40 for instructions Default IP Addresses The preconfigured factory default IP addresses for the KE6900 KE6940 units are as follows KE6900T KE6940T 192 168 0 61 KE6900R KE6940R 192 168 0 60 24 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup KE6900 I O Ports The following table provides the I O port use
95. gement Users and Groups There are two ways to manage users and groups from the Users notebook and from the Group notebook Note Before you can assign users to groups you must first create them See Adding Users page 102 for details Assigning Users to a Group From the User s Notebook To assign a user to a group from the User s notebook do the following 1 4 e 6 a In the Sidebar User list click the user s name In the main panel select the user s name Click Modify In the User notebook that comes up select the Groups tab A screen similar to the one below appears Available Selected In the Available column select the group that you want the user to be in Click the Right Arrow to put the group s name into the Selected column Repeat the above for any other groups that you want the user to be in Click Save when you are done Note If a user has permissions in addition to the ones assigned to the group the user keeps those permissions in addition to the group ones 107 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Removing Users From a Group From the User s Notebook To remove a user from a group from the User s notebook do the following 1 In the Sidebar User list click the user s name In the main panel select the user s name 2 Click Modify 3 In the User notebook that comes up select the Groups tab A screen similar to the one below appears
96. h Limit Unlimited Beeper O Enable FA Item Description Mode Select Extender mode for simple one to one Transmitter to User Station setups that are managed with the Receiver s OSD menu Select Desktop Matrix mode to manage devices and connections from the Matrix Manager web GUI This mode is for advanced administration of Transmitter to User Station connections See Channel Connections page 83 35 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Item Description Properties Port OS Use the drop down menu to select the operating system of the computer connected to the Transmitter OS Language Use the drop down menu to select the operating system language of the computer connected to the Transmitter Enable Multicast Video Check this box to allow a broadcast of the Transmitter s video signal to be sent out to multiple User Stations Enable Multicast Audio Check this box to allow a broadcast of the Transmitter s audio signal to be sent out to multiple User Stations EDID Mode Selection EDID contains a display s basic information and is used by the source device to utilize the best resolution across different monitors Select how you want the source device to acquire the display s EDID Default EDID is set to the default ATEN configuration Auto Checks the EDID of all connected displays and uses the best resolution for all displays Manual Manually set the EDID configuration from the Connections P
97. h have this setting 5 When you have finished making your choices click Save 6 In the confirmation popup that appears click OK 112 Chapter 8 User Management Assigning Device Permissions From the Groups Notebook To assign a device permissions to a Group of users do the following 1 In the Sidebar Groups list click the group s name or In the main panel select the groups name Click Modify In the Groups notebook that comes up select the Devices tab The screen that comes up is the same one that appears in the User s notebook The only difference is that whatever settings you make apply to all members of the group instead of just one individual member Make your device assignments according to the information described under Assigning Device Permissions From the User s Notebook page 111 113 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Profiles Video Walls You can assign Profile and Video Wall permissions from the Profiles Video Walls tab For information on Profiles and Video Walls see Profiles page 90 or Video Wall page 94 Assigning Profile Video Wall Permissions From the User s Notebook To assign a Profile Video Wall permission to a user from the User s notebook do the following 1 In the Sidebar User list click the user s name or In the main panel select the user s name 2 Click Modify 3 In the User notebook that comes up select the Profile Video Wall
98. he account type that the user is logged in with 59 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Online User Stations The Online User Stations page lets the administrator see all of the Receivers that are currently available on the network and provides information about each device User Stations 1D Name Model Name Status Address 001074A801060000 KE6940R 26 KE6940R 001074A801030000 KE6900R 23 KE6900R 001074A801050000 KE6940R 25 KE6940R 001074A801040000 KE6940R 24 KE6940R 192 168 0 26 192 168 0 23 192 168 0 25 192 168 0 24 Streams VIAIUIS VIA UIS VIA UIS VIAJU S The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are straightforward ID refers to the identification number assigned by the system Name refers to the name entered on the User Stations System page Model Name refers to the Receiver model number Status refers to the User Station s online status Address refers to the IP address of the User Station Streams refers to the source type that the User Station is configured to stream Video Audio USB and Serial 60 Chapter 6 Dashboard Online Transmitters The Online Transmitters page lets the administrator see all of the Transmitters that are currently available on the network and provides information about each device Transmitters ID Name Model Name Status Address Streams 001074A801060000 KE6940T 26 KE6940T On 192 168 0 6 VIA UIS
99. he display s EDID Default EDID is set to the ATEN default configuration Auto Checks the EDID of all connected displays and uses the best resolution for all displays Manual Manually set the EDID configuration from the User Station s OSD see Manual EDID page 42 Remix Checks the EDID of all connected displays and the source device uses the best common resolution for all displays Beeper Check this box for the device to alert you with a sound when its first being accessed or when a configura tion change is made Use the Sync check box for each option above to push the setting change to the devices after you click Save 119 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual ANMS The ANMS Advanced Network Management Settings page is used to set up login authentication and authorization management from external sources It is organized as a notebook with two tabs each with a series of related panels as described below Event Destination Event Destination Authentication amp Authorization Y SMTP Settings Enable report from the following SMTP Server Log Level SMTP Server SMTP Port Server requires authentication Account Name Password From To v Syslog Settings Enable Log Level Server IP Service Port Save SMTP Settings To have the Matrix Manager email reports from the SMTP server to you do the following 1 Enable the Enable report from the following
100. he installation Features may have been added to the KE6900 KE6940 since this manual was published Please visit our website to download the most up to date version Copyright 2015 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Date 2015 11 06 Altusen and the Altusen logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co Ltd All rights reserved All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Contents EMG Informations eis as a ee ai ee Ge eG ii SIT 11364 2006 xs cca alk A E ek iii User Information s ern e 0 0 2 cee eee eee eee iv Online Registration 0 0 0 ete eee iv Telephone Support 00 c eect tte eae iv User NOS cn discs oi vee reia le a RE ee Hee iv Package Contents 2 2 0 see eee ee ie Seek es ce a ee v BasiG Package arunti lr es aa eae ale ES v About This Manual 0 0 0 cee e a xi Conventions ota AA Mia ae ars xiii Product Information oocoococccccooe eee xiii Chapter 1 Introduction OVEIVICW ie ia a tit 1 ESatUTOS eiee e ea iG tee ri ros 2 RequireMentS sia soe ks in a e de E 3 CONSOLE A ee 3 COMPUTES etree heen ea eae E aE erea Ere ae E E a 3 Cables iii lr ds dt 3 Software caida ri io o 3 Operating SySt M Se A ao Dees 4 COMPONEN a A e Sen 5 KE6900T Transmitter Front VieW o ooocoocooocooooooo 5 KE6900T Transmitter Rear View oocooooocooocoooooooo 6 KE6900R Receiver
101. he user s Profiles and Video Walls access rights by selecting the Profiles Video Walls tab as discussed on page 114 Note Optionally you can skip this step now to add more users and create groups and come back to it later When your selections have been made click Save When the Operation Succeeded message appears click OK Click Users in the Sidebar to return to the main screen The new user appears in the Sidebar list and in the main panel as well 103 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual The Sidebar Users list can expand and collapse If the list is expanded click the minus symbol next to the Users icon to collapse it if it is collapsed there is a plus symbol next to the icon Click the plus symbol to expand it The icon for administrators is orange the icon for users is green The large main panel shows the user s name the description that was given when the account was created and whether the account is currently active or has been disabled Modifying User Accounts To modify a user account do the following 1 In the Sidebar User list click the user s name _ or In the main panel select the user s name 2 Click Modify 3 In the User page that comes up make your changes then click Save Note The User page is discussed on page 102 the Groups page is discussed on page 107 the Devices page is discussed on page 111 Deleting User Accounts To delete a user acc
102. icking Connect will send the Profile settings to the Transmitters and User Stations and will connect the devices accordingly 3 Click the Schedule tab if you want to schedule a time for the Profile to connect A pop up window appears Schedule x Routine Type once Y Start Date 08 18 2015 End Date 08 20 2015 Connect Time HH MM 00 00 Disabled Disconnect Time HH MM 00 00 Disabled Add Cancel 92 Chapter 7 Device Management Item Description Routine Use the drop down menu to select how often you would like the Type profile to run Once Daily Weekly and Monthly If you select Weekly Monthly an additional drop down menu appears to select the Week Day Month Day on which the profile will run Start Date Enter the date on which you want the schedule to begin running End Date Enter the date on which you want the schedule to stop running Connect Enter the time of day that you want the profile to connect Time Disconnect Enter the time of day that you want the profile to disconnect Time Every If you select a Monthly or Weekly Routine Type the Every box appears allowing you to enter how often you want the schedule to run For example every 2 3 or 4 weeks months If you want to run the schedule once a week or once a month leave the default entry of 1 4 Click Add after you have configured the schedule 5 Click the Permissions tab to set the Pro
103. iguration Window Click this button to return to the main OSD screen 42 Chapter 3 OSD Operation Array Mode Profile Page 1 KE6940T 2 KE6900T 33 bisis A ras KE6940T 35 KE6940T 36 43 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Profile Video Wall Page Click the Profile Video Wall Page tab and the following screen appears Altusen KE OSD Connection Page 1 Profile Page 1 Name Description Connect 125 Connect Disconnect 111111 Connect Disconnect 9999 22222 Connect Disconnect 3333333 Connect Disconnect 4444444 Connect Disconnect 12345 Connect Disconnect one bye one ZES Sh RATEN Connect Disconnect alla 21 41195 af EATEN EEB ENRIATEN Connect Disconnect lab_test null Connect Disconnect brett null Connect Disconnect SA EZZ ato Configuration Wied The Profile Video Wall Page components are described in the table below No Item Description 1 Name Lists the Profiles and Video Walls available Profiles Video Walls give User Stations access to Channels and allow you to push the connection 2 Description The field provides a description of the Profile Video Wall that was entered when it was created 3 Connect Click Connect and the User Station will connect with the settings of that Profile or Video Wall see Profiles page 90 or Video Wall
104. ile with a complete list of the devices added to the Matrix Manger The file contains the ID Name Description and IP Address of each Transmitter and User Station An Existing column also lists if the device is available Yes it exists and is available or No it is off line or has been removed 134 Chapter 11 Maintenance Backup To back up system configuration settings do the following 1 Optional In the Backup panel provide a password for the backup file Any combination of characters may be used for the password Note Providing a password is a security feature if you provide a password you will need to give the same password in order to restore the configuration settings from this file 2 Click Backup 3 In the dialog box that comes up Click Save to save the configuration file System conf to a location on your hard disk 4 Navigate to the directory where you want to save the file and click Save Restore To restore system configuration settings do the following 1 In the Restore panel click Browse 2 Navigate to the directory where the backup file is located and select it 3 When you return to the Backup Restore page enter the password you set when the backup file was created Note If you did not set a password for the file leave the field blank 4 Click Restore 5 Click OK to confirm that you want to restore the configuration data When the Restore procedure is in process a
105. ing able to access the Connections Page see Connections Page page 41 If you uncheck this you must set the Non Authorized User Non Authorized User If the Login Required box is not checked select a user from the drop down menu to use as the default profile to anonymously login to the User Station in the background Note WARNING If Login Required isn t checked and an Anonymous User isn t selected a system login error will occur in the User Station OSD Fast Switching Allows you to select the default resolution to use that gives you the ability to switch faster between User Station and Transmitter connections If the monitor you are using does not support fast switching the video may not display correctly when this setting is enabled 118 Chapter 9 System Item Description Global Device Properties These settings allow you to set the default properties used by all devices Occupy Timeout Set the number of seconds for a user s session to be inactive before the access is released for use by another user when using the Occupy Access Mode This will be the default setting for Transmitters EDID Mode Selection Extended Display Identification Data EDID contains a display s basic information and is used by the source device to utilize the best resolution across different monitors This will be the default setting for Transmitters Select how you want the source device to acquire t
106. ing used 3 Local LED Lights green to Indicate the Transmitter has KVM access of the computer 4 Remote LED Lights green to Indicate the Receiver has KVM access of the computer 5 Graphics Pushbutton Sets the displays image quality to the highest possible grade so that images are optimized 6 OSD Pushbutton Use this pushbutton to open the OSD menu 7 Video Pushbutton Sets the displays image quality to a grade that is optimized for video playback 8 USB Port Use this port for virtual media or a USB peripheral device Note When using a USB disk plugged into this port see USB Mode page 70 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual KE6900R Receiver Rear View 4 2 4 7 8 9 No Component Description 1 Power Jack The cable from the DC Power adapter connects here 2 Function Switch Use this slide switch to set the unit s mode Extension Sets the device to use the normal TX to RX extension mode RS 232 Config Sets the device so that you can configure it using a serial connection via the RS 232 port 3 Reset This switch must be pushed with a thin object such as the end of a paper clip Press and release to reboot the device Power off hold reset then power on the device while pressing reset to recover from a firmware upgrade failure Press and hold it in for more then three seconds resets the unit back to its factory default settings 4 RS 232 Port This RS 232 serial p
107. input for the amount of time set with this function the user is automatically logged out of the OSD A login is necessary before the OSD can be accessed again Screen Blanker Set how many minutes the OSD waits when a session is idle before turning off the display When you have made your choices Click Save 39 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Connecting If the User Station is set to Extender mode the video screen of the remote computer will appear automatically when you exit the OSD tap the Scroll Lock key twice In Desktop Matrix mode you will see the System Login screen which provides access to the Connection Page by entering a username and password Usemame Password Note 1 The administrator account can be used to log in for the first time Username administrator Password password For security purposes we recommend you change this to something unique see User Management page 101 2 Ifthe User Station does not require a login click Login to system see Login Required page 70 3 For information about Extender and Desktop Matrix modes see Mode page 31 After you login the Connection Page appears as shown on the next page 40 Chapter 3 OSD Operation Connections Page After you have successfully logged in the Connection Page appears List Mode Connection Page 1 Profile Page 1 Channel Name Description Connect E CN e MN KEB940T 2 AUS
108. ions become available Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them http www aten com Preparation 1 From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device KE6900 KE6940 to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages 2 Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install usually the most recent and download it to your computer 3 Be sure that the computer is connected to the same LAN segment as the KE6900 KE6940 devices 143 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware 1 Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file either by double clicking the file icon or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome to the Firmware Upgrade Utility Put your device into Firmware Upgrade Mode Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable to connect its Firmware Upgrade Port to your computer or connect via Ethemet Agree to the License Agreement Then Click Next LICENSE AGREEMENT A LICENSE GRANT ATEN International Co Ltd Licensor grants to you a non exclusive non transferable license to access and use FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY the Product during the Term set forth below You may install the Product on a hard disk or other storage device
109. ivers as you normally would All Receivers can have a keyboard and mouse but only one Video 1 can work on the computer for the group 4 Note the Receiver and Transmitter with keyboard and mouse access to the computer so they can be set in the User Station Video Group as Video 1 and in the Channel as KVM Transmitter Adding a User Station Video Group 1 Add the User Stations Adding a User Station page 67 and Transmitters Adding a Transmitter page 77 to the Matrix Manager 2 On the left Sidebar select User Station Video Group ALTUSEN Matrix Manager User Station Video Group General User Station Video Group 3 Provide a Name and Description for the group User Station Yideo Group General Name Description l User Station Video Group Video 1 y Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Save 4 Use the Video 1 drop down menu to select the Receiver that will have keyboard and mouse access to the computer 74 Chapter 7 Device Management Note All Receivers can switch KVM access to other Transmitters but only Video 1 has keyboard and mouse access to the computer for the group 5 Use the Video 2 Video 3 and Video 4 drop down menus to select the other Receivers for the group 6 Click Save The group appears in the Sidebar 7 On the menu bar go to Channels 8 Add a new Channel Channel Info Groups Permissions General
110. ix Manager on a computer with an IP address of 192 168 0 100 using a secure browser login https enter https 192 168 0 100 8443 117 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Item Description Allowed Access Mode User Station Login Settings Select the default Access Mode for devices added to the Matrix Manager This defines how the device can be accessed when multiple users log on View Only Users can access the computer and view the screen but cannot perform any operations on it Exclusive The first user to connect to the Transmitter has exclusive control over the computer No other users can view the computer The Timeout function does not apply to devices that have this setting Occupy The first user to connect to the Transmitter has control over the computer However additional users may view the computers video display If the user who controls the computer is inactive for longer than the time set in the Timeout box computer control is transferred to the next user to move the mouse or strike the keyboard Share Users simultaneously share control over the computer Input from the users is placed in a queue and executed chronologically This will be the User Station s default setting when they are added to the Matrix Manager You can change this setting from the User Station s Properties Check Login Required to prompt users for a username and password at the User Station OSD before be
111. lor depth setting BandwidthLimit Sets the bandwidth limit set ting VideoQty Sets the video quality setting BGRefresh Sets the background refresh setting Beeper Sets the beeper setting OccupyTimeout Sets the occupy timeout set ting Resolution Sets the resolution setting 173 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Value Description yy Set value to yy yy Enter a value that corresponds to the control being used The following table lists the available Set commands Comman d Output Input Number Control Description Set o XX all Read output or input xx all device properties xx Device ID or IP address read XX basic Read output or input xx basic properties xx Device ID or IP address read XX network Read output or input xx network properties xx Device ID or IP address read XX ipsettings Read output or input xx IP address properties xx Device ID or IP address read XX rs232 Read output or input xx RS 232 properties xx Device ID or IP address read XX properties Read output or input xx connection properties xx Device ID or IP address read XX manager Read output or input xx Matrix Manager IP and port properties xx Device ID or IP address 174 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands oa Output Input Number Control Description read
112. lticast Read input xx multicast properties xx Transmitter ID or IP address read i XX videogtyad Read input xx vanced advanced video properties xx Transmitter ID or IP address read i XX ossettings Read input xx OS properties xx Transmitter ID or IP address read all Read all properties of local User Station 169 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Comman d Output Input Number Control Description read basic network ipsettings rs232 properties manager streams tx usbmode Read control properties of local User Station Note 1 Each command string can be separated with a space 2 Skip the Output or Input and Number command strings to read the local User Station properties 170 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands Set Command The Set command allows you to configure the properties of a device Some settings require that both the device and Matrix Manger are online or the command will fail For a list of available values see the section of the Matrix Manager that the setting relates to The formula for the Set command is as follows Command Output Input Number Control Value Enter 1 For example to set the name of the local User Station to KE6940TX1 type the following set Name KE6940TX1 Enter 2 For example to set the description of Transmitter 192 168 0 33 to KE Room B type the following set 0192 168 0 19 Desc
113. mand is as follows Command Output Input Number Control Enter For example to read all of the local User Station s properties type the following read all Enter For example to read all of User Station 192 168 0 19 device properties type the following read 0192 168 0 19 all Enter For example to read all of Transmitter 192 168 0 28 device properties type the following read i192 168 0 28 all Enter For example to read the basic properties of User Station 192 168 0 61 type the following read 0192 168 0 61 basic Enter For example to read the network properties of Transmitter 192 168 0 71 type the following read i192 168 0 71 network Enter The following tables show the possible values for the command Command Description read Read command Output Description o Output command Input Description i Input command Number Description XX Output or Input number xx Device ID or IP address Control Description all Read all device properties 167 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Control Description basic Read basic properties network Read network properties ipsettings Read IP settings rs232 Read RS232 properties properties Read connection properties manager Read Matrix Manager properties streams Read enable media properties tx Read source stream IP properties User Station usbmode Read USB mode properties User Station
114. mber xx User Station ID or IP address The following table lists the available Reset commands Command Address Num Enter Description reset a XX Enter Reset address xx back to the factory default settings xx Device ID or IP Address reset Enter Resets the User Station settings Note 1 Each command string can be separated with a space 2 Skip the Address and Number command strings to reset the local User Station 160 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands RS 232 Command The RS 232 command allows you to set the RS 232 settings for a device The formula for the RS 232 command is as follows Command Address Number Baud Rate Parity Data Bit Stop Bit Flow Control Enter 1 For example to set device 192 168 0 33 with a baud rate of 38400 parity of none data bit of 8 and stop bit of 1 type the following baud a192 168 0 33 38400 none 8 1 Enter 2 For example to set the local device with a baud rate of 19200 type the following baud 19200 Enter The following tables show the possible values for the RS 232 command Command Description baud RS 232 command Address Description a Address command Num1 Description XX Address number xx Device ID or IP address Baud Rate Description 9600 Use 9600 baud rate 19200 Use 19200 baud rate 38400 Use 38400 baud rate 115200 Use 115200 baud
115. ministrator 03 28 2014 14 40 27 Error Cannot find the KE authentication key 03 28 2014 14 31 43 administrator Information User login succecded usename administrator 03 28 2014 14 31 43 Information Session created Sessionid aa 03 28 2014 14 30 55 Information Session terminated normaliv Sessiorad 990 from ip Sen 03 28 2014 14 30 55 administrator information User logoutiusername administrator 03 28 2014 14 30 55 administrator Information User logout usemname administrator 03 28 2014 14 30 21 Information Global settings has been changed code 0x180 03 28 2014 14 30 06 Information Global settings has been changed code 0x10000000 03 28 2014 14 29 37 Information Global settings has been changed code 0x10000000 03 28 2014 14 29 23 Information Global settings has been changed code 0x40 03 28 2014 14 28 47 Rrett Information New profile is added id 0000000000000003 03 28 2014 14 28 23 Information Session created Sessionid rwit from ip 03 28 2014 14 28 23 fret Information User login succeeded usermame trett 02 28 2014 14 28 13 admunstrator Information User is modihed username lt Drett 02 28 2014 14 27 52 administrator Warning User login tailed username admirestrator 03 28 2014 14 27 40 Warming User login faled username brett 03 28 2014 13 59 27 Information Session created Sessiond 03 20 2014 13 50 27 administrator Information User login succeeded usemame admrustr ator 03 28 20
116. n to be sure it is the new one Firmware Upgrade Recovery If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn t appear or the upgrade procedure is abnormally halted due to computer crash power failure etc the device may become inoperable If you find that the device does not work following a failed or interrupted upgrade do the following 1 Power off the KE6900 KE6940 2 Press the Reset button then power on the KE6900 KE6940 while holding Reset 3 Hold Reset for 5 seconds after the device is powered on 4 The device will revert to a previous firmware version and recover from the failure 5 Upgrade the firmware to the most current version available 137 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Certificates This page provides information about the Private Certificates Private Certificate Name Description Issued To mon Name CN ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO LTD Organization O ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO LTD Organization Unit RL Country c State or Province ST Taiwan Locality L Shiy Taipei Email address E eservice aten com tw Senal Number 00 90 DD F4 C0 04 17 C0 33 Issued By Common Name CN ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO LTD Organization o ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO LTD Osganization Uni ro Private Certificate When logging in over a secure SSL connection a signed certificate is used to verify that the user is logging in to the intended site For enhanced security the Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private
117. nable Media Select which type of media the User Station can stream from Transmitters Video Audio USB and RS232 Manager Set the IP address and Port number of the computer running Address the Matrix Manager software The default port number is 9110 Beeper Check this box to allow the User Station to beep when configuration changes are made to it USB Mode Select the type of USB device you will connect to the USB ports vUSB generic USB device Use this option to plug USB peripherals into the USB ports This option also allows a keyboard and mouse with special functions to plug into the USB ports for console use Use this only if the special functions of the keyboard or mouse are required but do not work when plugged into the console ports When the keyboard and mouse are plugged into the USB ports they will not work within the OSD menus To work within the OSD menus the keyboard and mouse must be plugged into the console ports VM Virtual Media Only select this option if you are plugging a USB disk into the USB ports This will give you the highest data transfer speeds but will not allow other USB devices plugged into the USB ports to work Secure Check this box to encrypt USB drives plugged into the USB ports After entering the information click Save 32 Chapter 3 OSD Operation System The System tab allows you to configure the User Station s general settings Network Properties System Device Info
118. nagement Adding a Profile To add a Profile do the following 1 From the Profile main page click Add 125 Profile List 111111 22222 ba 3333333 4444444 12345 r25 111111 22222 3333333 4444444 12345 Description Operation Connect Connect Connect Connect Connect Connect Disconnect Disconnect Disconnect Disconnect Disconnect Disconnect 2 The Profile Settings tab appears with the Profile and access settings Profile Settings Schedule Permissions Name Description Access Mode Permission Check Lock OSD Filter User Station O View Only Share O Occupy O Exclusive User stations are required login before connecting Lock OSD when connecting Delete Channel Channel KE6900R 23 KE6940R 24 KE6940R 25 KE6940R 26 KE6900T 33 KE6940T 34 KE6940T 35 KE6940T 36 Connect Disconnect Save Item Description Name Enter a Name and Description for the Channel Description 91 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Item Description Access Mode This defines how the Channel in the Profile can be accessed by User Stations when multiple users access it View Only Users only have view access to the Channels video display Share Users simultaneously share control over the Channel Input from the users is pla
119. nager or a User Station Receiver Uncheck the Local User box if the account is authenticated with a 3rd party external source such as RADIUS LDAP AD or TACACS See ANMS page 120 for details Password From 0 to16 characters are allowed depending on the Account Policy settings Confirm Password To be sure there is no mistake in the password you are asked to enter it again The two entries must match Description Additional information about the user that you may wish to include Role There are three account categories Administrator Super User and User The Administrators have full access to make changes within the Matrix Manager which includes adding and removing Transmitters and Receivers user accounts preferences and configuration settings The Super Users have access to the OSD on User Stations and can connect Channels and Profiles The Users can log in from User Stations to access Transmitters Status Status allows you to control the user s account and access to the installation as follows Disable Account lets you suspend a user s account without actually deleting it so that it can be easily reinstated in the future At this point you can assign the new user to a group by selecting the Groups tab the Groups page is discussed on page 107 You can assign the user s Channels and Groups access rights by selecting the Devices tab as discussed on page 111 You can assign t
120. nd Description for the Channel Group 88 Chapter 7 Device Management 3 Click the Members tab to add Channels to the group Channel Group Members Permissions Available Selected KE6900T4_Dante KE6940T2 KE6900T1_EJ KE6940T6 KE6940T Edward Select a Channel from the Selected column and use the left arrow to add it to the group Select a Channel from the Available column and use the right arrow to remove it from the group 4 Click the Permissions tab to set the group access rights Channel Group Members Permissions Users Groups View Only Share Occupy Exclusive Y Users radiusoo1 7 o Otest O Quseroo2 Y O Ousero03 Y O y Groups GP_Test o GP_ThirdParty O Save Item Description Users You can assign the access rights to Users and Groups for the Channel Groups Group by checking the appropriate boxes View Only Has view access to the Channel video display Share Simultaneously share control of the Channel Input from the users is placed in a queue and executed chronologically Occupy The first user to access the Channel has control over the Channel However additional users may view the Channel s video display If the user who controls the Channel is inactive for longer than the time set in the Timeout box see Occupy Timeout page
121. nds Command Description sw Switch port command Output Description Output port command RX Description Output port xx User Station ID or IP address List zz 1 99 To use the 4th User Station listed in the command line interface type 004 5 lt Description Input command TX Num2 Description yy Input port yy Transmitter ID or IP address zz List zz 1 99 To use the 8th Transmitter listed in the command line interface type 08 Mode Description exclusive Sets the Access Mode to exclusive share Sets the Access Mode to share occupy Sets the Access Mode to occupy viewonly Sets the Access Mode to view only If the mode is omitted view only is used by default Stream Description video Sets the video source stream audio Sets the audio source stream serial Sets the serial source stream 151 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Stream Description usb Sets the USB source stream all Sets all source streams Connect Description on Connect off Disconnect logout Logout OSD The following table lists the available Switch Port commands Command Output Num1 Input Num2 Mode Stream ea Description sw o xx i yy exclusive video on Switch output xx to input audio yy with exclusive access fi to source s serial s sb xx User Station ID all
122. ny particular purpose Any of the manufacturer s software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not the manufacturer its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Package Contents Basic Package The basic KE6900 KE6940 package consists of 1 KE6900T KE6940T DVI KVM Over IP Extender 1 KE6900R KE6940R DVI KVM Over IP Extender 2 Power Adapters 1 USB KVM Cable 1 DVI D Cable 2m KE6940 only 1 Mounting Kits 1 User Instructions Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order If anything is missing or was damaged in shipping contact your dealer Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the KE6900 KE6940 or to any other devices on t
123. o back or click Install to begin the software installation 7 When the process is done the Install Complete screen appears Congratulations KE Manager has been successfully installed to DAKE Manager Press Done to quit the installer Click Done Note If you are installing the Matrix Manager on a second computer for redundancy see Redundancy page 125 remove the USB License key and plug it into the primary computer running the Matrix Manager software 51 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 52 Chapter 5 Browser Operation Overview The Matrix Manager software can be accessed through most standard web browsers Once users log in and are authenticated the browser GUI comes up This chapter explains the login procedure and web browser components Logging In To log into the Matrix Manager do the following 1 Open the browser and specify the IP address of the computer installed with the Matrix Manager software in the browser s URL location bar Note If the administrator has configured the HTTP or HTTPS port setting as something other than the default you must include http or https before the IP address and specify the port number along with the IP address For example https 192 168 1 20 8443 Where 8443 is the https port number or 8080 is the http port number and a colon is inserted between it and the IP address 2 Ifa Sec
124. o configure the network settings for both devices See Network Configuration page 23 11 Repeat these steps for each Transmitter and Receiver you wish to install on the network 12 Power on the computer s Note 1 If installing the KE6940 with two DVI monitors connect the second DVI monitor and KVM DVI cable into the additional ports on the KE6940 and computer 2 A keyboard or mouse with special functions may need to use the USB ports for advanced features to work see USB Mode page 70 20 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Network Installation Diagram 1 of 2 Cat 5e cable KE6900T 00 TCP IP LAN Cat 5e cable KE6900R 0 gt 00 B S E em Note The diagram above shows the KE6900T and KE6900R The KE6940 installation is the same except that an additional DVI monitor can be connected at each end for a dual view display setup 21 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Network Installation Diagram 2 of 2 KE6900T 3 0 0 Local PC CN se O l USB KVM cable E 000 oO fa Note The serial port on the Transmitter shown above connects to the computer the serial port on the Receiver not shown connects to a serial device optional 22 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Network
125. o i xx streams Read output or input xx enable media properties xx Device ID or IP address read o XX tx Read output xx source stream IP address properties xx User Station ID or IP address read o xx usbmode_ Read output xx USB mode properties xx User Station ID or IP address read i XX multicast Read input xx multicast properties xx Transmitter ID or IP address read i XX videogtyad Read input xx vanced advanced video properties xx Transmitter ID or IP address read i XX ossettings Read input xx OS properties xx Transmitter ID or IP address read all Read all properties of local User Station read basic Read control network properties of local User ipsettings Station rs232 properties manager streams tx usbmode 175 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 176 Appendix Safety Instructions General Ad 5 This product is for indoor use only Read all of these instructions Save them for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device Do not place the device on any unstable surface cart stand table etc If the device falls serious damage will result Do not use the device near water Do not place the device near or over radiators or heat registers The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation To ensure reliable operation and to protect against ov
126. obal Device Properties Properties syne Occupy Timeout 5 sec 1 240 o EDID Mode Selection Detauk v o Beeper E Enable o 116 Chapter 9 System Global Settings The Global Settings page lets an administrator change the default settings used for the Matrix Manager General KE Manager Name Manager Description Network Ports HTTP Port 8080 Device Port 9110 Allowed Access Mode Z View Only F E Occupy E Exclusive User Station Login Settings E Login Required Non Authorized User Brett Fast Switching Fast Switching Disable Global Device Properties Properties Occupy Timeout 5 sec 1 240 EDID Mode Selection Default X Beeper Y Enable Matrix Manager Version 1 4 131 025 2015 07 29 09 09 Key serial number Item Description General Fill in a Name and Description for the Matrix Manager Network Ports Use this setting to specify the service ports used to access the Matrix Manager Device Port This is the port number to configure on the Transmitter and User Station to access the Matrix Man ager see Manager Address page 36 and Manager Address page 32 The default is 9110 HTTP Port This is the port number to use for a browser login The default is 8080 HTTPS Port This is the port number to use for a secure browser login The default is 8443 Example To access the Matr
127. ofile Num1 Control Description profile f XX lock Connect profile xx lock OSD access xx 1 99 profile f XX release Connect profile xx allow OSD access xx 1 99 profile f XX back Disconnect profile xx and return User Station to OSD menu xx 1 99 Note 1 Each command string can be separated with a space 2 The Control command string can be skipped and lock will be used by default 157 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual EDID Command Extended Display Identification Data EDID is a data that contains a display s basic information and is used to communicate with the video source The EDID commands allow you to change the EDID setting of a Transmitter The formula for the EDID command is as follows Command Address Number Control Enter For example if you want to configure device 192 168 0 3 to use the remix EDID mode type the following edid a192 168 0 3 remix Enter The following tables show the possible values for the EDID commands Command Description edid EDID command Address Description a Address command Number Description XX Address number xx User Station ID or IP address Control Description auto Checks the EDID of all connected displays and uses the best resolution for all displays remix Checks the EDID of all connected displays and the source device uses the best common resolution for all displays default
128. ollowing methods With MS Active Directory schema Note If this method is used the LDAP schema for MS Active Directory must be extended Without schema Only the Usernames used on the Matrix Manager are matched to the names on the LDAP AD server User privileges are the same as the ones configured in the Matrix Manger Without schema Only the Usernames used on the Matrix Manager are matched to the names on the LDAP server User privileges are the same as the ones configured in the Matrix Manager Without schema Only Groups in AD are matched User privileges are the ones configured for the groups he belongs to in the Matrix Manger Without schema Usernames and Groups in AD are matched User privileges are the ones configured for the User and the Groups in the Matrix Manger TACACS Settings v TACACS settings Enable Preferred TACACS Server Preferred TACACS Service Port Shared Secret 1 at least 6 Characters Alternate TACACS Server Alternate TACACS Service Port Shared Secret 2 at least 6 Characters Enable TACACS and enter the following information Preferred TACACS Server Preferred TACACS Service Port Shared Secret 1 Alternate TACACS Server Alternate TACACS Service Port Shared Secret 2 124 Chapter 9 System Redundancy The Redundancy page sets up a second computer as backup in case the computer hosting the Matrix Manager goes off line
129. om a remote USB KVM console anywhere over a LAN The KE6900 series is a single view extender that supports one DVI display at each end The KE6940 series is a dual view extender that supports two DVI displays at each end allowing the video output to display across two monitors The KE6900 KE6940 consists of a transmitter that connects to the computer and a receiver that provides console access from a separate location The computer is accessed from the remote console via a standard TCP IP network or direct Ethernet cable connection This is perfect for any installation where you need to place the console where it is convenient but you want the computer to reside in a secure location away from the keyboard mouse and display As a matrix extender it can connect one or more computers to consoles in several ways one to one Extender mode one to many Splitter mode many to one Switch mode or many to many Matrix mode The KE6900 KE6940 has a local On Screen Display OSD on the receiver to configure both units for easy setup and operation Using the transmitter and receiver over a standard TCP IP network optional via Cat 5e cable allows point to point point to multipoint and multipoint to multipoint administration without needing a KVM switch Both the transmitter and receiver have RS 232 ports to connect to a serial terminal for configuration or serial devices such as touchscreens and barcode scanners The Matrix Manager so
130. omatically Set IP address manually IP Address 192 168 1 44 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 Item Description IP Installer The IP Installer is an external Windows based utility for assigning IP addresses to the device Click one of the radio buttons to select Enable View Only or Disable for the IP Installer utility See P Installer page 183 For security we strongly recommend that you set this to View Only or Disable after each use 78 Chapter 7 Device Management Item Description Network For dynamic IP address assignment select the Obtain IP Configuration address automatically radio button To specify a fixed IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway select the Set IP address manually radio button and fill in the fields with values appropriate for your network For information to configure the network settings locally on the device see Network Configuration page 23 3 Click the Properties tab to configure the Transmitter s properties Network Properties System Mode Properties Extender Matrix Port OS Win v OS Language English US v RS232 Settings 1 Enable Multicast Video Baud Rate 115200 v Y Enable Multicast Audio Parity None v EDID Mode Selection Default v Data Bits 8 bits v Stop Bits 1 bit y Enable Media M Video M Audio M
131. or example if you want to disconnect the User Station from its Transmitter connections type the following sw off Enter 3 For example if you want to connect User Station 192 168 0 99 to Transmitter 192 168 0 79 with exclusive access to stream video and audio type the following sw 0192 168 0 99 i192 168 0 79 exclusive video audio on Enter 4 For example to disconnect User Station 192 168 0 11 from the video stream and return it to the OSD menu type the following sw 0192 168 0 11 off Enter 5 For example to disconnect User Station 192 168 0 09 from the video stream and logout the OSD type the following sw 0192 168 0 09 logout Enter 6 For example to disconnect the User Station s USB stream type the following sw usb off Enter 7 For example to switch the User Station to the 5th Transmitter listed in the command line interface type the following sw i 5 exclusive all on Enter 8 For example to switch the User Station to the 7th Transmitter listed in the command line interface with echo command 4312 type the following sw i 7 exclusive all on e4312 9 For example to switch User Station 192 168 0 12 to the 14th Transmitter listed in the command line interface with occupy access to stream video audio and USB type the following sw 0192 168 0 12 i 14 occupy video audio usb on Enter 150 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands The following tables show the possible values for the Switch Port comma
132. ort is for connecting to a serial terminal Audio Ports These mini stereo ports are for the local speakers green and microphone pink 6 USB Port Use this port for virtual media or a USB peripheral device Note When using a USB disk plugged into this port see USB Mode page 70 7 Console Ports The unit s USB keyboard and USB mouse plug into these ports When using a keyboard or mouse with special functions see USB Mode page 70 8 LAN Port The cable that connects the unit to the LAN plugs in here 9 DVI I Output The cable from the local DVI monitor plugs in here Chapter 1 Introduction KE6940T Transmitter Front View No Component Description 1 KVM Ports The USB KVM cable supplied with the package that links the Transmitter to the computer plugs into these ports 2 RS 232 Port This RS 232 serial port is for connecting to the computer for serial control 3 Remote Local LED Lights Green to indicate which side of the installation Local or Remote has KVM control of the computer 4 LAN Power LED The unit has two LEDs to indicate Status and Power Audio Ports These mini stereo ports are for the speakers green and microphone pink KE6900 KE6940 User Manual KE6940T Transmitter Rear View 4 2 4 6 7 8 No Component Description 1 Power Jack The cable from the DC Power adapter connects here 2 Function Switch Use this slid
133. ort on the Transmitter to a serial port on the computer Connect a Cat 5e cable to the KE6900T KE6940T s LAN port Plug the power adapter into an AC source and plug the other end into the KE6900T KE6940T s Power Jack On the Receiver side plug the mouse keyboard DVI monitor microphone and speakers into the ports on the Console section of the KE6900R KE6940R Connect the other end of the Cat 5e cable to the KE6900R KE6940R s LAN port Plug the second power adapter into an AC source and plug the other end into the KE6900R KE6940R s Power Jack 10 Power on the computer Note 1 If installing the KE6940 with two DVI monitors connect the second DVI monitor and KVM DVI cable into the additional ports on the KE6940 and computer 2 Akeyboard or mouse with special functions may need to use the USB ports for advanced features to work see USB Mode page 70 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Point to Point Installation 1 of 2 Cat 5e cable KE6900T Cat 5e cable KE6900R Note The diagram above shows the KE6900T and KE6900R The KE6940 installation is the same except that an additional DVI monitor can be connected at each end for a dual view display setup KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Point to Point Installation 2 of 2 KE6900T 3 0 0 Local PC CN se O l USB K
134. ote 1 Each command string can be separated with a space 2 The Mode command string can be skipped and view only will be used by default 3 Skip the Output and Num1 command strings to configure the local User Station 153 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Mute Command The Mute command allows you to enable or disable the audio The formula for the Mute command is as follows Command Output Num1 Control Enter 1 For example to turn mute off audio on for the User Station type the following mute off Enter 2 For example to turn mute on for User Station 192 168 0 11 type the following mute 0192 168 0 11 on Enter 3 For example to turn mute off for User Station 192 168 0 18 type the following mute 0192 168 0 18 off Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Mute commands Command Description mute Mute command Output Description o Output port command Num1 Description XX Output number xx User Station ID or IP address Control Description on Mute on audio disabled off Mute off audio enabled default The following table lists the available Mute commands Command Output Num1 Control Description mute o xx on Turn mute on for output xx xx User Station ID mute o xx off Turn mute off for output xx xx User Station ID 154 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands Command Output Num1 Control Descri
135. ount do the following 1 In the main panel select the user s name 2 Click Delete 3 Click OK 104 Chapter 8 User Management Groups Groups allow administrators to easily and efficiently manage users and devices Since device access rights apply to anyone who is a member of the group administrators need only set them once for the group instead of having to set them for each user individually Multiple groups can be defined to allow some users access to specific devices while restricting other users from accessing them Creating Groups To create a group do the following 1 Select Groups on the menu bar 2 Click Add at the bottom of the main panel The Group notebook opens with the Group tab selected f Group Members Devices General Group Name Description Save 3 Enter the required information in the appropriate fields A description of each of the fields is given in the table below Field Description Group Name A maximum of 16 characters is allowed Description Additional information about the user that you may wish to include A maximum of 63 characters is allowed 4 At this point you can assign users to the group by selecting the Members tab the Members page is discussed on page 109 You can also assign the group s Channels and Channel Groups access rights by selecting the Devices tab the Devices page is discussed on page 111 5 When
136. ow many events you want to display per page Available choices are 25 50 and 100 Configure Export Filter Button Explanation Configure Clicking Configure opens a pop up window that allows you to set how many days or the number of records to record before over writing old log files Use the radio button to select By period days or By records and enter the number you wish to use Export Clicking Export lets you save the contents of the log to a file on your computer Filter Clicking Filter allows you to search for particular events by date or by specific words or strings as described in the next section 131 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Filter Filter lets you narrow the log event display to ones that occurred at specific times ones containing specific words or strings When you access this function the log filter dialog box appears at the bottom of the page Log Management x Today All Range Apply Reset Cancel 4 A description of the filter items is given in the table below Item Description Time Pattern This feature lets you filter for events that occurred at specific times as follows Today Only the events for the current day are displayed All Displays all events Range Select a time frame of events After selecting Range click inside the From To text box in order to bring up the calendar From Filters for events from a specific date and tim
137. page 94 4 Disconnect Click Disconnect to end the current Profile or Video Wall connection 5 Next Arrow Use these two buttons to navigate to the next page or to the end of the list if there are more Profiles Video Walls available than can be seen on the page 6 Previous Arrow Use these two buttons to navigate to the previous page or to the beginning of the list if there are more Profiles Video Walls available than can be seen on the page 44 Chapter 3 OSD Operation No Item Description 7 Video Wall Click to view a list of available Video Wall connections Appears when the Profile button has been clicked 8 Profile Click to view a list of available Profile connections Appears when the Video Wall button has been clicked 9 Logout Click this button to log out of the Connection Page 10 Go to Configuration Click this button to return to the main OSD screen Window 45 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 46 Chapter 4 Matrix Manager Installation Overview The Matrix Manager is a browser based GUI that provides management of KE6900 KE6940 devices over a network Download and install the software to begin managing the KE6900 KE6940 devices from a computer using a web browser Download To download the Matrix Manager Lite software do the following 1 Visit our website and click Support gt Go to ATEN eService
138. ps as shown in the sections that follow 101 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Users The Matrix Manager supports three types of user accounts shown in the table bellow User Type Role Administrator Access and management of the Matrix Manager including configuration and setting up of devices Manage Users Groups Channels Profiles and Video Walls Configure personal working environments Super User Access User Station to connect Channels and Profiles they have been given permission for User Access User Stations to connect to Channels they have been given permission for Adding Users To add a user do the following 1 Select Users in the Sidebar 2 Click Add at the bottom of the main page The User tab opens User Groups Devices Presets Video Walls General Username Password Confirm Password eeccceseccccccecceee Description Local User Role O Administrator Super User Status Disable account Save Enter the required information in the fields provided A description of each is given in the table below Field Description Username From 1 to16 characters are allowed depending on the Account Policy settings 102 Chapter 8 User Management AAA SSS A A SSS Field Description Local User Check the Local User box if the account is for logging in to the Matrix Ma
139. pter 7 Device Management Item Description Users You must assign access rights for the Video Wall by selecting the Operation check box for the Users that you want to grant permission to allow the connections Groups You must assign access rights for the Video Wall by selecting the Operation check box for the Groups that you want to grant permission to allow the connections 6 After entering the information click Save 99 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 100 Chapter 8 User Management Overview User Management has two menu bar items used to create Accounts and Groups The User Management tab opens on the Accounts page as shown here ALTUSEN Matrix Manager administrator George Frank Larry Brett Admin test_acct Administrator Actvated Add Mody Delete The page is organized into two main areas the Sidebar at the left and the large main panel at the right Users and groups appear in the panel at the left of the page The large panel at the right provides more detailed information at a glance for each There are menu bar entries for Accounts Users and Groups Depending on the menu item selected either Users or Groups are listed in the Sidebar The sort order of the information displayed can be changed by clicking the main panel column headings The buttons below the main panel are used to manage users and grou
140. ption mute on Turn mute on for User Station mute off Turn mute off for User Station Note 1 Each command string can be separated with a space 2 The Control command string can be skipped and off will be used by default 3 Skip the Output and Num1 command strings to configure the local User Station 155 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Profile Command The Profile command allows you to connect profiles and video walls The formula for Profile commands is as follows Command Profile Num1 Control Enter 1 For example to connect profile 8 and lock the OSD menu type the following profile f8 Enter 2 For example to connect profile 4 with access to the OSD menu type the following profile f4 release Enter 3 For example to disconnect profile 12 and return to the User Station to the OSD menu type the following profile f12 back Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Profile commands Command Description profile Profile command Profile Description f Profile ID Num1 Description XX Profile or Video Wall ID xx 1 99 Control Description lock Connect profile lock access to OSD menu default release Connect profile allow access to OSD menu back Disconnect profile return User Station to OSD menu 156 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands The following table lists the available Profile commands Command Pr
141. r Device Management is discussed on page 65 User Management The User Management page is used to create and manage Users and Groups It is also used to assign permissions to them User Management is discussed on page 101 System The System page is used to configure the Matrix Manager s global settings and setup ANMS authorization and authentication The System page is discussed on page 116 Logs The Log page displays the contents of the log file The Log page is discussed on page 129 Maintenance The Maintenance page is used to install firmware backup and restore configuration information install certificates and set preferences The Maintenance page is discussed on page 133 a 6 Chapter 6 Dashboard Overview The Dashboard tab is used to view events about connections sessions online devices and schedules The Home page provides an overview of the information provided in each section The Sidebar provides a link to each section in the Dashboard The Dashboard opens on the Home page as shown here Acthve Seriam At the bottom of the page click Shutdown to stop the KeManager service or Restart to stop and restart the service Both options will logout all user web sessions Note Clicking Shutdown stops the KeManager service and web sessions will not be available until the KeManager service is restarted 57 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Active Connections The Ac
142. r Manual Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table below OS Version Windows 2000 and higher Linux RedHat 6 0 and higher SuSE 8 2 and higher Mandriva Mandrake 9 0 and higher UNIX AIX 4 3 and higher FreeBSD 3 51 and higher Sun Solaris 8 and higher Novell Netware 5 0 and higher Mac OS 9 and higher Chapter 1 Introduction Components KE6900T Transmitter Front View No Component Description 1 KVM Ports The USB KVM cable supplied with the package that links the Transmitter to the computer plugs into these ports 2 RS 232 Port This RS 232 serial port is for connecting to the computer for serial control 3 Remote Local LED Lights Green to indicate which side of the installation Local or Remote currently has KVM control of the computer 4 LAN Power LED The unit has two LEDs to indicate Status and Power Audio Ports These mini stereo ports are for the speakers green and microphone pink KE6900 KE6940 User Manual KE6900T Transmitter Rear View 3 5 4 2 4 6 7 8 No Component Description 1 Power Jack The cable from the DC Power adapter connects here 2 Function Switch Use this slide switch to set the unit s mode to Configure The device is ready to configure Local Only the local Transmitter has KVM control of the computer The Receivers KVM acce
143. rate Parity Description None Sets the parity to none Even Sets the parity to even Odd Sets the parity to odd Data Bit Description 5 Sets the data bit to 5 6 Sets the data bit to 6 161 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Data Bit Description 7 Sets the data bit to 7 8 Sets the data bit to 8 Stop Bit Description 1 Sets the stop bit to 1 2 Sets the stop bit to 2 Flow Control Description None Sets flow control to none Hardware Sets flow control to hardware Xon Sets flow control to Xon Xoff Sets flow control to Xoff The following table lists the available Baud Rate commands Com Num Baud is Data Stop Flow re mand ecules 1 Rate ganty Bit Bit Control pescnpuon baud a XX 9600 None 5 1 None Set address xx Even 6 2 Hardware baud rate to Odd 7 Xon Xoff 9600 with 8 parity data bit stop bit flow control setting baud a XX 19200 None 5 1 None Set address xx Even 6 2 Hardware baud rate to Odd 7 Xon Xoff 19200 with 8 parity data bit stop bit flow control setting baud a XX 38400 None 5 1 None Set address xx Even 6 2 Hardware baud rate to Odd 7 Xon Xoff 38400 with 8 parity data bit stop bit flow control setting baud a xx 115200 None 5 1 None Set address xx Even 6 2 Hardware baud rate to Odd 7 Xon Xoff 115200 with 8 parity data bit stop bit flow control setting 162 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands
144. rce Stream KVM Transmitter v Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Audio Transmitter USB Transmitter Serial Transmitter Allowed Access Mode View Only Y Share Occupy Y Exclusive Item Description General Enter a Name Location and Description for the Channel Source Stream Use the drop down menu to select the Transmitter to use for each of the Channel s source stream KVM keyboard video mouse Audio USB and Serial 85 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Item Description Allowed Access Check the box for the type of access mode you want to allow on Mode this Channel This defines how the Channel can be accessed when multiple users access it View Only Users only have view access to the Channel s video display Share Users simultaneously share control over the Channel Input from the users is placed in a queue and executed chronologically Occupy The first user to access the Channel has control over the Channel However additional users may view the Channel s video display If the user who controls the Channel is inactive for longer than the time set in the Timeout box see Occupy Timeout page 81 Channel control is transferred to the first user to move the mouse or strike the keyboard Exclusive The first user to access the Channel has exclusive control over the Channel No other users can view the Channel The Timeout function does not apply to Channels which have
145. ription KE Room B Enter 3 For example to set the DHCP settings of Transmitter 192 168 0 28 to static type the following set 1192 168 0 28 dhcpFlag STATIC Enter 4 For example to set the IP settings of the local User Station to 192 168 0 2 type the following set ipAddr 192 168 0 2 Enter 5 For example to set the Transmitter Video IP setting to 192 168 0 44 for User Station 192 168 0 56 type the following set 0192 168 0 56 Tx VideoIP 192 168 0 44 Enter The following tables show the possible values for the Set command Command Description set List command Output Description o Output command Input Description i Input command Number Description XX Output or Input number xx Device ID or IP address 171 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Type Control Description System Name Sets the device name Description Sets the device description Network ipInstallerFlag Sets the IP installer option dhcpFlag Sets the DHCP setting ipAddr Sets the IP address netmask Sets the subnet mask gw Sets the default gateway Properties modeFlag Sets the device mode User Station BaudRate Sets the baud rate setting Parity Sets the parity setting DataBit Sets the data bit setting StopBit Sets the stop bit setting FlowCtrl Sets the flow control setting TxVideolP Sets the Transmitter video IP setting TxAudiolP Sets the Transmitter audio IP settin
146. rmation Name Description IP Address 192 168 0 60 MAC Address 00 10 74 a8 01 37 F AW Version 11 106 May 22014 13 39 47 Serial Number Reboot O Reset to factory default Reboot User Station Password Change E Enable Old Password e New Password Confirm Password Item Description Device Enter the Name Location and Description of the User Information Station It also displays the P Address MAC Address F W Version Serial Number and Model Number of the User Station Reboot Check the box and click Reboot to reset the User Station s settings back to the factory default All custom settings will be lost User Station Check Enable to require a password for access to the User Password Station s OSD configuration screen Enter the Old Password Change enter a New Password and confirm the new password in the Confirm Password box After entering the information click Save 33 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Transmitter Configuration When you select the Transmitter radio button and click Configure to login the Network tab appears Network Properties System c IP Installer a O Enable O View Orly O Disabled IP Properties O Obtain IP address automatically Set IP address manually IP Address 192 168 0 61 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway e Network The Network tab allows you to configure the Transmitter s IP address settings Item Description
147. s that are logged into Matrix Manager and OSD sessions and provides information concerning the who where and when of each session This page also gives the administrator the option of forcing a user logout by selecting the user and clicking Kill Session from the bottom of the page Sessions Select Username Service IP Login Time Last Access User Type administrator OSD 192 168 0 24 08 05 2015 13 28 59 08 05 2015 13 29 39 admin administrator OSD 192 168 0 25 08 05 2015 13 29 02 08 05 2015 13 29 39 admin administrator OSsD 192 168 0 26 08 05 2015 13 45 17 08 05 2015 13 45 17 admin administrator OSD 192 168 0 23 08 05 2015 15 26 27 08 05 2015 15 49 54 admin administrator HTTPS 192 168 0 69 08 05 2015 16 14 36 08 07 2015 16 18 00 admin The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are straightforward Select allows you to check boxes and use the Kill Session button at the bottom of the page to force users to logout Username refers to the user that logged into the User Station to establish the connection Service refers to how the user logged into their session via Matrix Manger or OSD IP refers to the IP address of the device from which the user has logged in Login Time refers to the date time that the user logged into the Matrix Manager or OSD session Last Access refers to the last time the user session was active and in use User Type refers to t
148. ss to the computer is locked Auto Shared KVM control of the computer one ata time with the Transmitter and Receiver consoles 3 Reset This switch must be pushed with a thin object such as the end of a paper clip Press and release to reboot the device Power off hold reset then power on the device while pressing reset to recover from a firmware upgrade failure Press and hold it in for more then three seconds resets the unit back to its factory default settings 4 RS 232 Port This RS 232 serial port is for connecting to a serial terminal 5 Audio Ports These mini stereo ports are for the speakers green and microphone pink 6 Console Ports The unit s USB keyboard and USB mouse plug into these ports 7 LAN Port The cable that connects the unit to the LAN plugs in here 8 DVI I Output The cable from the local DVI monitor plugs in here Chapter 1 Introduction KE6900R Receiver Front View Power O tan O Local O rEMoTEO Az lmMo Miel o 5 6 7 No Component Description 1 Power LED Lights blue to indicate the module is turned on 2 LAN LED Lights to indicate the network status Lights Green when connected to the LAN Off when not connected to the LAN Blinks Green when the Ethernet connection is active Lights Orange to indicate high network bandwidth for ultra high video is be
149. stem tab to configure the general settings Network Properties System General Name KE6900R4_Dante Location Description i IP Address 192 168 1 44 MAC Address 00 10 74 a8 01 26 F W Version 1 1 105 MFG Model Name KE6900R Reboot Reset to factory default Enable Password Old Password New Password User Station Password Change Confirm Password Item Description General Reboot User Station Password Change Enter the Name Location and Description of the User Station This section also displays the User Station s P Address F W Version Model Name MAC Address and MFG Note The MFG number manufacturing number is an internal serial number for our factory and technical support staff to identify products This number does not affect any product s warranty If your product needs after sales services you may provide the MFG Number to our sales or technical support staff to identify the product and model number Check the box and click Reboot to reset the User Station s settings back to the factory default All custom settings will be lost Check Enable to require a password to access the User Station s OSD configuration screens see page 29 Enter the Old Password enter a New Password and confirm the new password in the Confirm Password box After entering the information click Save 71 KE6900 KE694
150. t The device is writing flash now please wait vice Desciption lt The device is writing flash now please wait Device FW Ver12 114 lt The device is writing flash now please wait Deria FAW Ye lt The device E feei Doi please wait 7 ra le er lt Ue device is writing flash now please wait MID ae gt U device KEGOOOMOR 000 OK Vv Fir Jerion Progress Help View Log 146 Chapter 12 Firmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade Recovery If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn t appear or the upgrade procedure is abnormally halted due to computer crash power failure etc the device may become inoperable If you find that the device does not work following a failed or interrupted upgrade do the following 1 2 Power off the KE6900 KE6940 Press the Reset button then power on the KE6900 KE6940 while holding Reset Hold Reset for 5 seconds after the device is powered on The device will revert to a previous firmware version and recover from the failure Upgrade the firmware to the most current version available 147 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 148 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands Serial Control Protocol Commands The KE6900 KE6940 s built in bi directional RS 232 serial interface allows system control via User Stations through a high end controller or PC Configuring the Serial Port The controller
151. ted the event refers to the Matrix Manager Log Information provides detailed information about each event 62 Chapter 6 Dashboard Schedule The Schedule page lets the administrator see all of the Profiles and Video Walls that are scheduled to activate Schedule Profile Video Walls Routine Type Day Start Date End Date Connect Time Disconnect Time Apply Operation Once 2015 08 28 2015 08 28 00 00 01 00 08 28 2015 Delete 00 00 00 Every 1 2015 08 28 2015 10 23 00 00 01 00 09 11 2015 Delete month s 00 00 00 Every 1 week s Sunday 2015 08 27 2015 09 16 08 30 2015 Delete 00 00 00 The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are straightforward Profiles Video Walls refers to the ID number created for the Profile or Video Wall schedule Routine Type refers to how often the Profile or Video Wall is scheduled to repeat Day refers to either the day of a week Monday to Sunday or a day of the month that the Profile or Video Wall is scheduled to run Start Date refers to the date that the Profiles or Video Wall is scheduled to start End Date refers to the date that the Profile or Video Wall is scheduled to end Connect Time refers to the time of day that the Profile or Video Wall is scheduled to make its connection s Disconnect Time refers to the time of day that the Profile or Video Wall is scheduled to disconnect its connection s Apply refers to the date and time when the Profil
152. ter Reboot Check the box and click Reboot to reset the Transmitter s settings back to the factory default All custom settings will be lost Transmitter Check Enable to require a password for access to the Password Transmitter s OSD configuration screen Enter the Old Change Password enter a New Password and confirm the new password in the Confirm Password box After entering the information click Save 38 Chapter 3 OSD Operation User Preferences When you select the User Preferences radio button and click Configure to login the configuration screen appears fai OF User Preferences Abou Di User Password Change OSD Settings OSD Language Enalist OSD Hotkey scroll lack scroll lock zl Logout Timeout min 0 180 El Disabled Screen Blanker 0 min 0 30 El Disabled Item Description User Password Change This section allows you to change the OSD password 1 Key in the old password in the Old password field 2 Key in the new password in the New password field 3 Key in the new password again in the Confirm password field OSD Language Click the drop down menu to select the language you want to use for OSD sessions Choices are English Chinese Simplified Chinese Traditional Japanese Korean Dutch French Spanish Portuguese and Russian OSD Hotkey Select the hotkey combination to invoke the OSD screen Logout Timeout If there is no user
153. that you give to the third party CA to apply for their signed SSL certificate 5 After the CA sends you the certificate save it to a convenient location on your computer Click Import to locate the file then click Import to store it on the Matrix Manager Note When you upload the file the Matrix Manager checks the file to make sure the specified information still matches If it does the file is accepted if not it is rejected If you want to remove the certificate to replace it with a new one because of a domain name change for example simply click Restore Defaults 140 Chapter 11 Maintenance Preferences Users can set individual preferences for their browser sessions on the Preferences page The Preferences page allows you to select options for the user that is currently logged in Language Toolbar Hotkey Logout Timeout Screen Blanker Welcome Message English X Ctri Ctrl x 30 min 0 180 Disabled min 0 30 J Disabled Y Enable Username Old Password New Password Confirm Password SOSCSOOSSSSSSOSSSOSSSSSOOOOOE Item Description Language Click the drop down menu to select the language you want to use during sessions for this user Choices are English Chinese Simplified Chinese Traditional Japanese Korean Dutch French Spanish Portuguese and Russian Toolbar Hotkey Logout Timeout Select the hotkey combin
154. tification number assigned by the system Name refers to the name entered on the Video Wall s Settings page Description refers to the description entered on the Video Wall s Settings page Source Channel refers to the Transmitter selected for the User Stations in a Video Wall Operation allows you to click Connect to send the settings to start the Video Wall connections Use Disconnect to remove the Video Wall settings from the Transmitter and User Station s Click Add to create a new Video Wall Click Modify to change the selected Video Wall s settings Click Delete to remove the selected Profile 94 Chapter 7 Device Management Video Wall Example The diagram below shows a 3x3 video wall setup with three Transmitters video sources connected to nine User Stations In this scenario three Video Wall settings A B C need to be added to the Matrix Manger Transmitters ES ma a i H User Stations HL of eo B gt E Da E Video TX A 5 SO o gt BO am oS a BO em DEEI a 80m Video Wall Displays Video TX B seo E a E E a rE o gt SO 2m A 8 gt 8 O a o o Gea A n A E Video TX C o oo o gt aom are
155. tion iv Password System administrator 40 53 Port Access filter log 132 Preferences 141 Private Certificates 185 R Rack mounting 13 15 Requirements Operating Systems 4 OS Support 4 RoHS iii S Safety Instructions General 177 Rack Mounting 179 Self signed certificates 185 187 SJ T 11364 2006 iii Specifications 181 System administrator password 40 53 System Requirements Computers 3 Tab bar 56 Technical Support 180 Telephone support iv Tree View 55 Trusted Certificates 184 U Upgrade firmware 133 User Interface 29 Tab bar 56 User Management 101 User Notice iv User Preferences 141 Users Adding 102 assigning to groups 107 109 Deleting 104 Managing 102 Modifying 104 removing from groups 108 110 Users and Groups 107 188
156. tion o Output command Input Description i Input command Number Description XX Output or Input number xx Device ID or IP address 165 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Control Description channel Lists information about the available channel s profile Lists information about the available profile and TV wall connections rx Lists information about the User Sta tion login Lists information about users logged into to the OSD menu connection Lists information about a Transmitters current connections The following table lists the available List commands a Output Input Number Control Description list o XX login List output xx user logged into OSD list o XX rx List output xx User Station information list i XX connection List input xx Transmitter information list channel List all available channel information list profile List all available profile information list rx List information about all User Stations list login List information about all OSD logins list connection List information about all connections Note 1 Each command string can be separated with a space 2 Skip the Output or Input and Number command strings to view the local User Station 166 Chapter 13 RS 232 Commands Read Command The Read command allows you to retrieve the properties of a device The formula for the Read com
157. tive Connections page lets an administrator see the active Channel connections User Stations connected to Transmitters and provides information about each of their sessions Connections Channel Streams Access Mode User Station Username Start Time Operation KE6940T VIA UIS Share KE6940R 25 administrator 08 12 2015 11 45 23 Disconnect KE6940T V AJU S Share KE6940R 26 administrator 08 12 2015 11 45 23 Disconnect KE6940T VIA UIS Share KE6940R 24 administrator 08 12 2015 11 45 23 Disconnect KE6940T VIA UIS Share KE6900R 23 administrator 08 12 2015 11 45 23 Disconnect The meanings of the headings at the top of the page are straightforward Channel refers to the defined Transmitter connection in use by the User Station Streams refers to the type of source the connection is streaming Video Audio USB or Serial Access Mode refers to the type of access Exclusive Occupy Share View only that the User Station is connecting with User Station refers to the Receiver that is being used to access the Channel connection Username refers to the user that logged into the User Station to establish the connection Start Time refers to the date time the connection between the User Station and Transmitter began Operation provides a Disconnect button that allows you to disconnect the active connection 58 Chapter 6 Dashboard Active Sessions The Active Sessions page shows all of the user
158. u to configure the User Station s extender settings Network Properties System Mode Properties Extender Desktop Transmitter Video IP 192 168 0 61 RS232 Settings Transmitter Audio IP 192 168 0 61 Baud Rate 9600 Transmitter USB IP 192168 0 51 Daath a zi Transmitter AS232 IP 192 168 0 61 Parity None gt Stop Bits 1 l Enable Media Flow Control None Video Audio M uss N A5232 Manager Address Beeper USB Mode Enable VM O vuSsB Secure Item Description Mode Select Extender mode for simple one to one Transmitter to User Station setups that are managed with the Receiver s OSD menu Select Desktop Matrix mode to manage devices and connections from the Matrix Manager web GUI This mode is for advanced administration of Transmitter to User Station connections See Channel Connections page 83 Properties If you selected Extender mode above set the Transmitter IP address for the User Station s Video Audio USB and RS232 source signals If you selected Desktop Matrix mode above the Properties will be grayed out Use Channels to configure the Transmitter connections See Channel Connections page 83 31 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual Item Description RS232 Settings Configure the serial device settings for the User Station The default settings are Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Data Bits 8 bits Stop bits 1 bit Flow Control None E
159. ula acc ts ranea cele da vrata ae 180 INOMMMUAMONICass Seid itch ck A s Air GME 180 Specifications sac Asc ovals bss a MS chang adem eel Ree 181 Plastic 183 Trusted Cerlificates ooo ooooooooonnooonnoooanoo 184 AO A edge A Uinta tte we antl wee ass 184 Self Signed Private Certificates ooooooooooooooo 185 Examples coaten o A ee ee ee wen ees 185 Importing the Fles coccion rai ened eee hie ete EGS 185 Limited Warranty 0 02 eale E ea eee 186 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KE6900 KE6940 system It covers all aspects of installation configuration and operation An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below Chapter 1 Introduction introduces you to the KE6900 KE6940 System Its purpose features and benefits are presented and its front and back panel components are described Chapter 2 Hardware Setup provides step by step instructions for setting up your installation and explains some basic operation procedures Chapter 3 OSD Operation explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the KE6900 KE6940 system and provides a complete description of the On Screen Displays OSDs and how to work with them Chapter 4 Matrix Manager Installation explains the administrative procedures that are required to download and install the Matrix Manager software Chapter 5
160. urity Alert box appears accept the certificate it can be trusted See Trusted Certificates page 184 for details The Login page appears KE Matrix Manager Login Username Password Login 3 Enter the Username and Password and click Login Note The administrator account can be used to log in for the first time Username administrator Password password For security purposes we recommend you change this to something unique 53 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual The Matrix Manager Main Page After you have successfully logged in the web browser s main page appears Web Components The web components are described in the table below No Item Description 1 Tab Bar The tab bar contains the Matrix Manager s main operation categories Dashboard Device Management User Management System Logs and Maintenance Menu Bar The menu bar contains operational sub categories that pertain to the item selected in the tab bar Sidebar The Sidebar provides a tree view and listing of items that relate to the various tab bar and menu bar selections Clicking an item in the Sidebar brings up a page with the details that are relevant to it Logout Click this button to log out of your Matrix Manager web session ATEN Logo Click this button to open a new browser window that opens on the ATEN website Welcome Message If this function
161. w openssl org To create your private key and certificate do the following 1 2 Go to the directory where you downloaded and extracted openssl exe to Run openssl exe with the following parameters openssl req new newkey rsa 1024 days 3653 nodes x509 keyout CA key out CA cer config openssl cnf Note 1 The command should be entered all on one line i e do not press Enter until all the parameters have been keyed in 2 If there are spaces in the input surround the entry in quotes e g ATEN International To avoid having to input information during key generation the following additional parameters can be used c ST L O OU CN emailAddress Examples openssl req new newkey rsa 1024 days 3653 nodes x509 keyout CA key out CA cer config openssl cnf subj C yourcountry ST yourstateorprovince L yourlocationor city O yourorganiztion OU yourorganizationalunit CN yourcommonname emailAddress name yourcompany com openssl req new newkey rsa 1024 days 3653 nodes x509 keyout CA key out CA cer config openssl cnf subj C CA ST BC L Richmond O ATEN International OU ATEN CN ATEN emailAddress eservice aten com tw Importing the Files After the openssl exe program completes two files CA key the private key and CA cer the self signed SSL certificate are created in the directory that you ran the program from 185 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual
162. y Options are 1 5 Background Refresh Sets how often the Transmitter refreshes the background image on the connected display Options are to refresh every 256 128 64 32 16 or O frames Beeper Check this box to allow the device to beep every time a configuration change is made Occupy Timeout Set a time threshold for devices whose Access Mode has been set to Occupy see Allowed Access Mode page 118 If there is no activity from the User Station occupying the port for the amount of time set here the User Station is timed out and the port is released The first User Station to send keyboard or mouse input after the port has been released gets to occupy the port Input a value from 1 to 240 seconds After entering the information click Save 37 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual System The System tab allows you to configure the Transmitter s general settings Network Properties System Device Information Name Description IP Address 192 168 0 61 MAC Address 00 00 00 a9 01 37 F W Version V1 1 106 May 22014 13 39 47 Serial Number Reboot Reset to factory default __ Reboot 4 ransmitter Password Change E Enable Old Password New Password Confirm Password Item Description Device Enter the Name Location and Description of the Transmitter Information It also displays the IP Address MAC Address F W Version Serial Number and Model Number of the Transmit
163. you to the computer s video display 29 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual User Station Configuration When you select the User Station radio button and click Configure to login the Network tab appears Network Properties System IP Installer O Enable O View Only O Disabled IP Properties Obtain IP address automatically 9 Set IP address manually IP Address 192 168 0 60 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway A Network The Network tab allows you to configure the User Station s IP address settings Item Description IP Installer The IP Installer is an external Windows based utility for assigning an IP address to the device Click one of the radio buttons to select Enable View Only or Disable for the IP Installer utility See P Installer page 183 for instructions Note For security we strongly recommend that you set this to View Only or Disable after each use Network For dynamic IP address assignment DHCP select the Obtain Configuration IP address automatically radio button To specify a fixed IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway select the Set IP address manually radio button and fill in the fields with values appropriate for your network For help configuring network settings with the OSD See Network Configuration page 23 After entering the information click Save 30 Chapter 3 OSD Operation Properties The Properties tab allows yo
164. your selections have been made click Save 6 When the Operation Succeeded message appears click OK 7 Click Group in the Sidebar to return to the main screen The new group appears in the Sidebar Group list and in the main panel 105 KE6900 KE6940 User Manual The Sidebar Group list can expand and collapse If the list is expanded click the minus symbol next to the Users icon to collapse it if it is collapsed there is a plus symbol next to the icon Click the plus symbol to expand it The large main panel shows the group s name and the description that was given when the group was created Repeat the above procedure to add additional groups Note You must perform Step 7 before attempting to add a new group or else the new group you are creating will replace the group you just finished creating Modifying Groups To modify a group do the following 1 In the Sidebar Group list click the group s name In the main panel select the group s name 2 Click Modify 3 In the Group notebook that comes up make your changes then click Save Note The Group page is discussed on page 105 the Members page is discussed on page 109 The Devices page is discussed on page 111 Deleting Groups To delete a group do the following 1 In the Sidebar click the Groups icon 2 In the main panel select the group s name 3 Click Delete 4 Click OK 106 Chapter 8 User Mana

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