Lightwave Communications USB-Wizard User's Manual
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1. nnns 10 Figure 9 User LogitiCreehn s c i rui RES 11 Figure 10 Administration Mode 11 Figure 11 Administrator Password 12 Figure 12 User Name Llst screeni cie en ie BRA IRR AGREE B RARIOR TUE TRUMAN 12 Figure 13 System Access List Queda EU NUI RAT BNET 13 Figure 14 Commiand Mode Sereen ag kie tee 13 Figure 15 More Command Mode 5 14 Figure 16 Edit Mode recedet RAN MIS E 15 Fig re 17 Search Mode SCTeen e d RR CRI RADO AGREE ARIES LATE M Quad Gad Gaui Ge PR REM 16 Figure 18 Maintenance Mode screen 16 Figure 19 Keyboard dan Has desea Gav eae ce ck Mte dee SM dee ad 19 Figure 20 Location of the jumpers 20 Figure 21 Remove the philips head 20 Figure 22 Getaccess to Jumper block 2 iet t ded ecu Ee LEER RM CE2. Figure 2 Connect the device s 5 When cascading switches configure dip switches accordingly see Tables 1 amp 2 on page 8 6 Power up the USB Wizard See Fig 3 below Rear View of USB Wizard CPU8 CPU7 6 5 CPU4 CPU3 CPU2 CPU1 DAISY DAISY i D2 Power Connector 5VDC 2 5A OUTPUT Outside Inside barrel barrel 2 1 mm x 5 5 mm Female Figure 3 Connect the AC adapter Note Do not press any port buttons until the PORT 1 LED on the front panel of the switch illuminates 7 Connect each CPU to the USB Wizard using a USBVEXT xx MM video and input device interface cable REQUIRED not supplied See Fig 4 below Group the input device and monitor interface cables from each CPU making sure that cables from the first CPU are connected to the USB Wizard switch at connectors CPU 1 and VIDEO 1 Cables from the second CPU should connect to CPU 2 and VIDEO 2 connectors etc 8 Rear View of Windows USB CPU Rear View of USB Wizard Input Device Port USB Type B Ffemale 15HD Female Video Connector USB Type B Male USB Type A Male 15HD Female Video Connector USBVEXT xx MM 15HD Male Video Connector Figure 4 Connect each CPU Power Up Sequence e The USB Wizard can be powered at any time e The CPUs can be powered at any time although if a CPU needs a keyboa
3. Erase current character Delete fle Erase previous character Backspace When finished making changes in Edit Mode press lt Enter gt and a prompt will appear to press either lt Y gt to save the changes or lt N gt to continue making changes without saving the changes just made If the Esc key is pressed instead of lt Enters all changes made will be ignored and the display will return to the previous menu 15 Search Mode To enter Search Mode type any alphabetical or numeric character when the Command Mode menu is on the monitor Search Mode enables the user to enter and maneuver NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC through a list of CPU names The CPU name best matching the characters typed is selected The list of SEARCH MODE CPUs may also be searched for a specific or similar FIND PH name The following commands are valid when the search option has been invoked from Command Mode 4 5 ORT 5 USB 3 PORT 3 USB 4 PORT 4 UE S PORT 5 SB 6 PORT 6 USB 7 PORT 7 USB 8 PORT 8 USB Function Keystroke CAN OFF lt har r oes HELP ESC Figure 17 Search Mode screen Add character to the search string and select the best matching CPU name Type any alphabetical or numeric character Exit Search Mode return to Command Mode 3 5 Switch to selected port Maintenance Mode To enter Maintenance Mode press
4. SYSTEM ACCESS LIST FOR USER Save the changes to the access Enter WARD list and return to previous mode L 1 1 m21 8026 ch 12 c L AES LYCEE 42 mi4 L VA ae m10 15 NONE Exit the System Access List without saving and return to previous mode i ACCESS PAGE DOWN ENTER SAVE EXIT Figure 13 System Access List screen USER ACCESS FUNCTIONS INTRODUCTION The OSD menu enables a user to name the CPUs connected to the USB Wizard and connect to them using that name from a single keyboard and mouse The OSD is positioned on the user s monitor displaying 8 CPU names at a time The screen can be used for switching as well as editing the CPUs names Through the OSD menu the user can operate the USB Wizard to have the switch cycle through 2 extended modes of operation COMMAND SCAN Two LEDs on the front panel indicate when these modes are enabled OSD Command Mode When entering the Command Mode from the keyboard using the Ctrl lt gt accent key the OSD menu will automatically appear on the monitor in addition to illuminating the COMMAND indicator LED on the USB KVM switch This provides a visual way to control the USB Wizard The list below describes the OSD Command functions available from NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC the keyboard after entering Command Mode and while the COMMAND LED is illuminated COMMAND MODE Function Keystroke PORT PORT PORT PORT
5. DIP SWITCHES Pin Designation Mode KCMD Command Mode SCAN Scan Mode Note Putting a jumper across pins KCMD to disable Command Mode will also disable Scan Mode TUER DEFAULT JUMPERS Drawing shows jumper across SCAN pins disabling Scan Mode Command Mode is still enabled Figure 23 Configure the jumper block Once the desired jumpers are in place reverse the disassembly process to re assemble the USB Wizard not turn the power ON until the switch has been properly re assembled 21 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Keyboard Errors SOLUTION Check cable connections on each CPU and the switch PROBLEM No Video SOLUTION Check cable connections on each CPU and the switch Verify that keyboard and video connect from each CPU to matching ports After reconnecting CPU may need to be re booted in order to sense the monitor connection PROBLEM No Mouse Movement SOLUTION Check cable connections of mouse Verify that mouse driver was loaded SERIAL NO DATE INSPECTED BY 22
6. Dipswitches for configuring cascaded switches Daisy In Out for attaching interface cables REXT SR xx between slave switches and the master switch VIDEO x 15HD female connectors for connecting video cables from CPUs MONITOR 15HD female connector for connection of the user video monitor 5VDC connection jack for the AC adapter 10 CPU x USB type B female connector for connection of USB device cable from CPU s 11 DEVICES USB type A female connector for connection of user USB device s INSTALLATION 1 Itis not necessary to turn the CPUs or monitors OFF during this installation 2 Connect the cable from a VGA multi scan monitor to the 15HD connector labeled MONITOR on the USB Wizard switch See Fig 1 below 15HD Female Video Connector Rear View of USB Wizard VGA Multi Scan Monitor R 8 CPU7 CPU6 CPUS 4 CPU3 CPU2 cpu1 DEVICES DAISY DAISY 2A OUT IN 15HD Male Video Connector Figure 1 Connect a VGA multi scan monitor 3 Connect the male USB type A connector on the keyboard cable to either one of the two USB type A female connectors labeled DEVICES on the rear panel of the USB Wizard 4 Connect the male USB type A connector on the mouse cable to the remaining USB type A female connector labeled DEVICES Rear View of USB Wizard USB Type A Female CPU8 CPU7 6 CPUS 4 CPU3 2 cpu1 DEVICES
7. lt Ctrl gt lt M gt from the Command Mode menu Maintenance Mode enables a user to customize the On Screen Display to their requirements NETWORK TECHNOLOGTES INC Function Reset all of the port names MATNTENANCE MODE RESET ALL PORT NAMES LIST BY PORT NUMBER MOVE WINDOW DOWN MOVE WINDOW UP MOVE WINDOW LEFT MOVE WINDOW RIGHT MAKE WINDOW TALLER MAKE WINDOW SHORTER ACTIVATE SECURITY Toggle between numeric and alphabetic listing of ports Move On Screen Display OSD menu up on monitor Move OSD menu down on monitor R E 4 2 5 Move OSD menu to the right HB eee SINiIaR Saws XO 2s Figure 18 Maintenance Mode screen 16 Maintenance Mode Cont d Function Keystroke Move OSD menu to the left Make OSD menu taller Make OSD menu shorter Change user password Present only when a standard user is logged in Log current user out and return to User Login Mode lo 9 1 Activate security features Present only when security is available but not active Note If activating security features the user will be prompted for a Y yes or N no to confirm the menu choice at which point the user will be asked for a username and password before continuing Enter Administration Only the administrator can activate the security Option present only when Administrator features is logged in Save OSD window p
8. 2 4 Settings 5 2 5 3 EL Master with Slave Setting These switch settings Table 2 enable the slave to OFF OFF OFF No Slave Attached N A establish its identity i e location in the group to the OFF OFF OFF 1 Slave attached Slave 1 Master OFF OFF ON 2 Slaves attached Slave 2 Side Note In a Master the same switches are used to OFF ON OFF Slaves attached Slave 3 configure the Master for how many slaves are attached OFF ON ON 4 Slaves attached Slave 4 to it ON OFF OFF 5 Slaves attached Slave 5 ON OFF ON 6 Slaves attached Slave 6 ON ON OFF 7 Slaves attached Slave 7 ON ON ON 8 Slaves attached Slave 8 Note All USB Wizard switches must be powered OFF during dip switch configuration OWS Ai USBVEXT xx MM USBVEXT xx MM L CPU8 CPU7 CPU6 CPUS CPU4 CPU3 2 1 Di sypc cpus CPU cpus cPu4 cpus ceuz cpu DB 5 T pum OUT IN ee Figure 7 Master to Slave Device Cable Connections Limitations gt All switches used as slaves must be the same size all 8 port gt Up to 8 slaves be connected to form a maximum system size of 64 ports gt Slaves must be added to the master in order slave 1 to master s port 1 slave 2 to master s port 2 etc Note Master Port 1 with an 8 port Slave connected to it will become ports 1 8 Master Unit Port 2 with a
9. PORT PORT PORT USB PORT USB ROADCAST USB USB USB USB USB USB Select the previous port ONDUA ON Select the next port Enable disable Scan Mode 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 N Q gt HELP Figure 14 Command Mode screen Enter Edit Mode OSD Command Mode Cont d Function Keystroke Enter Maintenance Mode Sets scan time out on each port Selects a specific port Enters Search Mode and adds a character to search string and selects the CPU s name that matches best Selects the first port on the switch Selects the last port on the switch Display Help Menu Switch to a selected port Exit OSD Command Mode Ctrl 5 c Note user must exit Command Mode to type to a CPU E z xxx from 002 to 255 1002 0 2 0 9 0 9 would set the time out period x x for 2 seconds 0 9 0 9 Pxx would be P01 P02 etc x x Type any alphabetical or numeric character NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC COMMAND MODE PORT PORT PORT PORT PORT PORT PORT PORT USB CAN OFF 5 DIT Figure 15 More Command Mode Features USB Uk USB ONDIS ON ONDUR ON Press lt CTRL gt while in the Command Mode menu to display the Edit Mainte
10. in Normal Mode controlling directly the CPU to which the user is connected through the USB Wizard Keyboard Control Keyboard control of the USB Wizard can be achieved using either of two methods Basic Command Mode operated strictly by using keyboard commands as instructed below Basic Command Mode is only applicable if the OSD option is not built into the switch OSD Command Mode optional operated using the keyboard and mouse in conjunction with OSD menus superimposed onto the monitor If OSD is built in use the menus as instructed on page 11 By pressing Ctrl lt gt accent key the user can enter Command Mode either Basic OSD Once in Command Mode typing a series of commands will cause the USB Wizard to connect the user to any one CPU connected to the switch Pressing the Esc key will exit Command Mode MODES OF OPERATION Basic Command Mode In order to control the USB Wizard with the keyboard connected Command Mode must be enabled To enter Command Mode from the keyboard Press en E KEY OSD CONTROL OSD superimposes a menu system on the user s video screen with a list of all connected CPUs OSD allows CPUs to be named with up to 12 character names OSD then allows selection of CPUs by that name Connected CPUs can be listed by name or by port number OSD Search Mode enables the user to type in the first few characters of the CPU s name and the OSD will locate it H
11. other switch users Normal Mode When the USB Wizard is not in Command or Scan mode and all of the USB KVM switch mode LEDs are OFF the user is in Normal Mode controlling the CPU to which the user is connected through the USB Wizard Edit Mode To activate Edit Mode press Ctrl E from the Command Mode menu Edit Mode enables the user to modify the names of the CPUs connected to the switch Names of CPUs can be up to 12 characters in length When in Edit Mode multiple keystroke combinations are not valid lt Shift gt P lt Ctrl gt P lt Alt gt P and P will all type a P to the display lower case letters cannot be typed Function lt o rb x NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC Move cursor one position to the right EDIT MODE OVERWRITE BORT PORT PORT PORT PORT PORT Move cursor one position to the left USB OFF USB OFF USB USB OFF USB OFF USB OFF PORT 5 OFF PORT USB OFF ROADCAST OFF Move cursor to the previous port Move cursor to the next port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 N gt Selects the first port on the switch HELP ESC EXIT Figure 16 Edit Mode screen Selects the last port on the switch Toggles between insert a The character either gets inserted and the remainder of the name and overstrike gets shifted to the right OR the current character gets overwritten
12. the master s VIDEO 1 port c Using the USB ends of the same USBVEXT xx MM cable connect one of the USB slave s USB DEVICES ports to the master s CPU 1 port Note Only one of the two ports labeled DEVICES on a slave needs to be used in order for cascading to work d Repeat step b amp c for each additional slave keeping in mind that each slave will connect to the next available master s port i e Slave 42 to master s VIDEO 2 amp CPU 2 etc See Fig 7 on page 8 e With a RMT extension cable connect the master s DAISY OUT port to slave 2 s DAISY IN port Then connect slave 2 s DAISY OUT to slave 3 s DAISY IN Continue until all slaves are connected together USB USB USB USB USB USB CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU USB VEXT xxMM USB VEXT xxMM USB VEXT xxMM 4 a a USB Wizard USB Wizard USB Wizard slave unit 1 slave unit 2 slave unit 3 USBVEXT xx MM Z USBVEXT xx MM USB CPU REXT SR xx USB Wizard master unit Se x 7 TA USB SSI Figure 6 Connections for Cascading Front Panel Configuration Switches Table 1 default settings STAND ALONE SWITCH OFF OFF OFF SLAVE ON OFF OFF MASTER W 4 PORT SLAVES OFF OFF ON MASTER W 8 PORT SLAVES OFF ON OFF MASTER W 16 PORT SLAVES OFF ON ON Table 2 default settings Master amp Slave dip switch
13. ARD FEATURES ctetuer iles ape seek doeet er eie eda aae dea ase dead ca a pe 18 Keyboard To Computer 18 Translation Capabilitles 2 1 2 12i Enea bo asian cd ede Pe P aee P ae s s se ERE LI Ded 18 Translation Tables ixi an te e ne ede LR Ure gd ae aad run ke Hood eR rad 18 HOW TO DISABLE OPERATING 8 2 2 2 20112 00000000010000000000000 0 20 Configuring Lhe Jumper BlOCK pt acere Db dee ep eoe dela sheet Ms Yo tiv Lex aedes uet eave 21 TROUBLESHOOTING ien tede pee DG p hr E Debt asset eth 22 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1 Connect VGA multi scan 4 Figure 2 Gonnect the 4 Figure J Connecti the AC adapters e Aa Frage deae d ea AR E RR ae pu 5 Figure 4 Connect rentre d etre arte aderat tua DE TAR a 5 Figure 5 Compatible and incompatible device 6 Figure 6 Connections for Cascading eene nennen enne ener rennen inen inen 7 Figure 7 Master to Slave Device Cable 8 Figure 8 Administrator Login screen
14. P EM Tene 21 Figure 23 Configure the jumper block eere ctr eid tn Ree ee nM eee neu Edu aca a e LEX enden 21 INTRODUCTION The Lightwave Communication USB Wizard USB KVM switch allows access to any Windows MAC or SUN USB CPUs from one monitor USB keyboard and USB mouse up to 8 CPUs as a single switch or 64 CPUs when cascaded Internal microprocessor circuitry allows all USB CPUs to be booted simultaneously without keyboard error Port selection is accomplished by front panel push buttons or commands typed on the keyboard Port lights amp status LEDs continuously update on the front panel Available Options Switch models are available in 60 or 50 Hz and 110 or 220V On Screen Display OSD Control feature will superimpose operating menus directly onto the monitor for security administration and control Types of User Input Devices Supported USB keyboard with Windows layout USB keyboard with SUN layout USB keyboard with MAC layout USB Mouse up to 3 buttons USB IntelliMouse scrollwheel USB Hub Mouse trak trackball Logitech Cordless Elite Duo keyboard and mouse Crystal Vision keyboard with touchpad Gyration keyboard mouse Lightwave Communications USB PS 2 Adapter Lightwave Communications USB SUN Adapter Types of CPUs Supported Any USB CPU supporting USB version 1 0 or above including USB WINxx USB MAC USB SUN MATERIALS Materials supplied with this kit USB Wizard 8 ports USB KVM Sw
15. TRL gt lt gt then lt A gt and then Y NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC The factory settings are e default user name ADMINISTRATOR SER LOGIN e default password ADMINISTRATOR USER NAME ADMINISTRATOR Note The user name for the administrator cannot be changed from ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD Once logged in follow the instructions on page 12 for setting up users and changing the password Once the password is setup if it is lost or forgotten the administrator will have to contact Lightwave for assistance on clearing the password and set it up again Within the Administration Mode the administrator can setup each of the users and the limitations of their use of the individual CPUs attached to the switch Figure 8 Administrator Login screen When a standard user powers up the system a security screen will appear if security has been enabled by the administrator The user will need to login to the switch by following the instructions on page 12 for the USER LOGIN If the user does not know the appropriate user name and password setup by the administrator contact the switch administrator for this information Once logged in a user can follow the Command Mode functions described on page 14 to control the switch within the limitations as determined by the administrator 10 User Login Mode User login mode requires a user to login with a user name and password from the list created by the ad
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17. Zaubzerstrasse 11 81677 Munich Germany LIGHTWAVECOMMUNICATIONS Tel 49 0 89 306381 0 Fax 49 0 89 306381 20 www lightwave de USB WIZARD 8 User USB Switch INSTALLATION USER GUIDE 035 Rev Date 5 6 2003 LIGHTWAVECOMMUNICATIONS J g 7 5 YRS CPU USB DAISY DAISY cpus cpus cpus cpus cPu2 ceu DEVICES our IN Ia NM J Bee Umm Me WARRANTY INFORMATION The warranty period on this product parts and labor is one 1 year from the date of purchase Please contact Lightwave Communications at 49 0 89 306381 0 or office lightwave de for information regarding repairs and or returns A return authorization number is required for all repairs returns COPYRIGHT Copyright 2003 by Lightwave Communications All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of Lightwave Communications Zaubzerstrasse 11 D 81677 Munich Germany CHANGES The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice Lightwave Communications reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users TABLE OF CONTENTS INTROD
18. a ep done 9 D CONTROL dea tapis mustard n sac avd 10 Security OPIO zs eser treten dax cete piece cava 10 Enabling the security Feallai e hah ea austen acras Eae dr Rn Sex eaa ER dax RR dH ERR 10 pee eb Et ot tein PD RE ROI e IURE HOD EB ac Pa on eec deba epar 11 ADDITIONAL MODES AVAILABLE WITH 77 11 Admiriistration MOGe ta satan ee sie d Ms 11 Admiristrator PasswOEd v toner ibis sche utor tete muse ale d cnl Pero 12 UserName EIS e Et 12 SYSTEMACCESS P Y 13 UJSER AGCESS FUNC VON S ta E ooa 13 te C mE 13 Scan ModE sasu 15 Normal Mode ris ias rea a aa 15 15 Search Modere 16 M de o 16 Help ero p 17 KEYBO
19. arameters for the port Return to Command Mode fg To enter Help Mode press the lt F1 gt key from the Command Mode menu see page 14 Help Mode displays a list of commands with a short explanation of their function These lists are organized in pages for each mode i e COMMAND EDIT and SEARCH The following options enable the user to quickly obtain information on any command Function Keystroke View the previous page of help if available View the next page of help if available Exit HELP and return to previous Esc mode 17 KEYBOARD FEATURES The keyboard configuration of each CPU is saved in the USB Wizard For example if the CPU attached to Port 2 had CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK selected the last time that CPU was accessed then they will automatically be set when that CPU is accessed again Keyboard To Computer Translation See Fig 19 on page 19 for reference The USB Wizard enables a mixture of otherwise incompatible peripheral computer components to be connected together This is accomplished by performing keyboard to computer translations automatically i e translate a MAC keyboard and mouse to a Windows type CPU The chart below shows the capabilities of devices controlling certain CPU types Translation Capabilities CPU Device Sun Mac Windows Sun Keyboard Full functionality Full functionality Full functionality AT101 Keyboard Ex
20. elp screens assist with all OSD functions Security Option The security option of the OSD Control enables an administrator to control access to CPU ports for each user Up to 24 users can be created These users have controlled access to any CPU Only the administrator can activate or deactivate the security features Security can be activated from the Maintenance Mode menu page 17 with a successful administrator login for verification purposes Furthermore the administrator can set a maximum idle time value after which the current user will be logged out and the login screen displayed This time out does not function while the OSD is active The current security status idle time out and scan dwell time are all saved and will be restored whenever power to the switch is cycled OFF then ON To reset the administrator s password call Lightwave Communications and have the device serial number of the USB Wizard available Enabling the Security Feature To enable the security feature the administrator must first enter Command Mode from the keyboard using the sequence Ctrl lt gt accent key The OSD menu will automatically appear on the monitor in addition to illuminating the Command Mode indicator LED on the USB Wizard This provides a visual way to control the USB Wizard using the keyboard and mouse The administrator when setting the USB Wizard up for the first time may want to proceed directly to the ADMINISTRATION Mode by typing lt C
21. f the USB Wizard can be disabled if desired The Command Mode can be disabled which would also disable the Scan Mode or the Scan Mode can be separately disabled leaving Command Mode enabled To disable these operating modes the user must get access to the jumpers block This block is located close to the dip switches on the circuit board the keyboards plug into called the digital board inside the USB Wizard See Fig 20 Closeup view of jumper block on digital board Rear Panel JUMPER BLOCK DIP SWITCHES Video Board Digital Board Front Panel The jumper block is located LED board below the LED board Overhead view of video board on top of digital board Figure 20 Location of the jumpers block If the unit is a rackmount style the digital board is located directly beneath the cover of the unit requiring the user to only remove the 9 screws from the cover to get access With the cover removed the jumpers block will be easy to locate see Fig 20 Follow the instructions under CONFIGURING THE JUMPER BLOCK page 21 to disable the desired mode s If the unit is in a plastic case the digital board is located on the bottom of the case requiring the user to partially disassemble the unit to gain access to the jumpers block For models in a plastic case 1 The USB Wizard must be completely disconnected from all computer components 2 Unplug the USB Wizard from the electrical outlet 3 Remove the two philips head
22. gh hubs See Fig 5 for some examples of input device combinations that can and cannot be used with the USB Wizard amp USB Type A Male Connectors cese soos 0950 999 ooi aon SEM onnon een SEN USB Windows Keyboard 55655 0559 0590 090 X Bas USB USB Windows Keyboard Mouse USB USB MAC Keyboard Mouse USB Mouse USB Windows Keyboard Mouse Optional Multiple keyboards and mice Optional MAC USB keyboard and mouse Typical Installation 1 Keyboard 1 Mouse Soo onoo Bee FEEEEEE EE 8509099998 ooo USB MAC Keybo 2 USB hubs in series Daisy Chained USB MAC Keyboard Figure 5 Compatible and incompatible device combinations CASCADING The USB Wizard can be cascaded as shown in Fig 6 below If USB Wizard switches are being cascaded configure the dip switches accordingly see Tables 1 and 2 on page 8 Configuration All units are configured using the 6 position dip switch located on the front of each unit according to the tables on page 8 1 amp 2 Cascaded Installation B Configure each dip switch as per the tables on page 8 before proceeding b Using the 15HD video cable ends of a USBVEXT xx MM cable connect the USB Wizard slave s MONITOR port to
23. itch 120VAC 5VDC AC Adapter Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED A USBVEXT xx MM cable for each USB CPU being connected to the switch must be used for monitor keyboard and mouse interface where xx is the length of the cable in feet MM indicates male to male connector Cables can be purchased from Lightwave Communicatins by calling 49 0 89 306381 0 DEFINITIONS e USB Composite USB device that contains multiple endpoints each representing input devices that cannot be separated Device i e a keyboard with a built in mouse e USB Hub A USB device that allows one or more USB input devices to plug in to the USB The hub has exactly one upstream port with one or more downstream ports which input devices connect to CPU Enclosure that contains the operating system and processor i e Sun with SPARCstation5 Windows 95 with Pentium 11 e Input Device Keyboard or Mouse e System One or more CPUs connected to one or more switches controlled by one or more input devices FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Rear View of USB Wizard Front View of USB Wizard 7 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 1 2 8 9 Power Switch to power up or power down the USB Wizard USB KVM switch Mode Status LEDs for visual indication of switch operating mode CPU Status LEDs for visual indication of connection between the user and a specific CPU CPU Select Switches push to manually switch to a specific CPU or change the switch operating mode
24. ministrator This mode will also disable use of the front panel until the user logs in Function Keystroke Adds a character to the Type any alphabetical or numeric character user name password NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC Removes previous character from the user name password Backspace i USER LOGIN Submit user name password Enter USER NAME gt PASSWORD Exit USER LOGIN and return to previous mode This function is only available if security is not currently active 3956 c2 XA Figure 9 User Login screen If the password submitted is incorrect the user will not be able to proceed If the password submitted is correct the user will proceed to Normal Mode ADDITIONAL MODES AVAILABLE WITH SECURITY The three modes that follow are only available if the administrator is logged in IO NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES ING To enter the Administration Mode menu press lt A gt from the Maintenance Mode menu page 10 ADMINISTRATION MODE Administration Mode allows the administrator to use N PASSWORD the following functions DISABLE SECURITY UPDATE USER NAME LIST CHANGE TIMEOUT TOGGLE LANGUAGE PENGLISH ITALTAN lt Function A lt o E x Change the administrator s password Disable amp ecuidiy PASSWGRD 36 35 3 35 3b do 9 do 36 3 KK KK Update User Name List ESNA Figure 10 Admini
25. nance Port and Timeout control features To exit Command Mode either hold down any touch switch on the front panel for more than 2 seconds OR press lt 5 gt on the keyboard The mouse can also be used to control the USB Wizard within the Command Mode menu e The mouse cursor can be moved to the Scan Help and Exit fields where the user can then click on the left mouse button to perform that function e Ports listed on the screen can be selected by moving the cursor onto that port and clicking Clicking twice on a selected port will switch to that port and exit Command Mode e To change the displayed ports on the screen simply click on the up and down arrows located to the right of the port names displayed 14 Scan Mode To activate Scan Mode press Ctrl S from the Command Mode menu When in Scan Mode the switch scans to each port with a CPU powered ON The SCAN LED on the front panel will illuminate and remain ON while in Scan Mode The port with the CPU powered ON remains active while in use until it becomes idle for the configured dwell time default time out period is 5 seconds before switching to the next powered ON CPU port See Command Mode section above for configuring the scan dwell time Note The keyboard and mouse must remain idle for the full scan dwell time before the switch selects the next active port Note The scan dwell time set by the user only effects that user and has no effect on
26. rd and or mouse at power ON it should be powered after connecting to and powering ON the USB Wizard e USB input devices keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged to and from the USB Wizard switch at any time If the security option is enabled see page 12 for details on the Security Option when the USB Wizard is powered up the user will be prompted for a username and password to continue If the security option is not enabled the monitor will display the desktop image for the connected CPU and the user can continue with normal operation of the connected CPU Limitations e Only USB input device or hub cables can be connected to the USB Wizard at the USB Type A female ports labeled DEVICES See Features and Functions on page 3 item 11 e AUSB hub single or multi port can be used provided only USB input devices except for MAC keyboards are plugged into it e additional hubs may be connected as a daisy chain to the hub that is directly connected to the USB Wizard e USB MAC keyboards with USB Type A female ports built into them are designed as hubs and must be treated as such with respect to the USB Wizard As a result USB MAC keyboards cannot be connected to a multi port hub or other MAC keyboards connected directly to the switch e Only a USB Windows or SUN keyboard or USB mouse be connected to the USB port on a USB MAC keyboard e Amaximum of 8 input devices may be connected to the USB Wizard either directly or throu
27. rn to Administration Mode User List To enter the User Name List press lt U gt from the Administration Mode menu The User Name List displays the list of users and provides control for adding new users up to 24 changing or assigning user passwords and changing access rights for any given user User names may be up to 12 characters long may not contain spaces and are not case sensitive Passwords may be up to 15 characters long may not contain spaces and are case sensitive Function Keystroke a NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC System Access rights Enter Edit Mode to add change Ctrl remove users USER NAME LIST WARD Change the highlighted user s password Exit the USER NAME LIST and return to previous mode DIT USERS ASSWORD USER RIGHTS ssc BT Figure 12 User Name List screen 12 System Access List To enter the System Access List press lt Ctrl gt lt A gt from the User Name List menu The System Access List displays a list of numbers representing the ports so the administrator can change access rights to the ports for the selected user The user s name is displayed at the top of the access list The mouse is used to change access rights by clicking on a given number to toggle a port s status A user that has access to a port can connect to that port and control the CPU connected to that port when in Normal Mode NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC Function Keystroke
28. screws from the underside of the USB Wizard and set the USB Wizard on a firm and flat surface bottom down see Fig 21 x T Philips head screws holding the plastic case together View of bottom of plastic case Figure 21 Remove the philips head screws 4 Remove the top half of the plastic case from the USB Wizard Note Before proceeding it is important to discharge any static charge by touching any large metal object away from the USB Wizard 20 5 Grasp firmly the front panel and slide the front panel up out of the slots in the plastic case that support it Once the panel is clear of the case pivot the panel back approximately 1 just enough to expose the jumper block See Fig 22 Be careful not to dislodge the connection of the ribbon connecting the LED board to the digital board If it appears to become loose be sure to reseat the connection before re assembly Now follow the instructions under CONFIGURING THE JUMPER BLOCK below Lift front panel N Ribbon from LED board to digital board 9h and set back enough to clear jumper block MR Figure 22 Get access to jumper block Configuring The Jumper Block Once the jumper block is exposed apply a jumper across the appropriate pins to disable the desired mode s according to the chart below Do not put a jumper here The LCD feature is not JUMPER BLOCK available on this switch
29. second 8 port Slave Unit connected will become port numbers 9 16 gt All USB Wizard switches must be powered OFF during dip switch configuration USING THE USB WIZARD KVM SWITCH Once the USB Wizard switch is properly connected the USB Wizard will enable a connection to be made between the CPUs attached to its VIDEO and CPU ports and the monitor and input devices attached to the MONITOR and DEVICES ports The LEDs on the control panel of the USB Wizard will illuminate depending on which port and corresponding CPU is being connected to the monitor and input devices The USB Wizard can be controlled by three methods e front control panel using touch switches and LEDs e keyboard control through Command Mode e mouse clicks from within some menus of OSD Command Mode optional Front Panel Control There is a touch switch and LED on the front panel of the USB Wizard for each CPU the switch will connect the monitor and input devices to Pressing any touch switch on the front panel of the USB Wizard will connect the corresponding CPU to the monitor and input devices Holding down any front panel touch switch for more than 2 seconds will cause the USB Wizard to cycle through all modes of operation including COMMAND SCAN and NORMAL described below and on page 11 The two MODE LEDs on the front panel indicate which mode is selected Release the touch switch when the LEDs indicate the desired mode When no mode LEDs are illuminated the user is
30. stration Mode menu PARESW NOUS SARSIN Toggle Language in menus between English and Italian from 000 to 255 i e 002 Selects the idle time in minutes 02 5 09 09 would set the time out period x X for 2 minutes 000 will disable it Exit Administration Mode and return to previous mode Te P 11 NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES INC ADMINISTRATION MODE Administrator Password CHANGE THE ADMIN PASSWORD To change the administrator password press lt C gt from the DISABLE SECURITY Administration Mode menu UPDATE USER NAME LIST The administrator is able to change the administrator GAANSS SUIS 1 password as needed see Fig 11 Two edit fields are TOGGLE LANGUAGE PENGLISH available one for password the other for verify password ITALTAN lt The password can be up to 13 characters in length PASSWORD 53535 4 Note The default password for the administrator is VERIFY ADMINISTRATOR Figure 11 Administrator password change Function Keystroke Type any upper or lower case r Shift alphabetical or numeric character Delete previous character in Backspace edited string Save new password Add character to password string or verify password string DE If Password string and Verify Password string are different this command will have no effect enabling the administrator to correct the password m 5 c o Retu
31. tra keys emulation Power key emulation Full functionality Mac keyboard Extra keys emulation Full functionality Full functionality except Application Key Apple Pro Keyboard Extra keys emulation Extra Keys not supported Full functionality Eject Mute Volume Volume Sun Mouse Full functionality Full functionality Full functionality Wheel Mouse Full functionality Full functionality Full functionality Apple Mouse Right button emulation Full functionality Right button emulation Translation Tables Use the charts below to type SUN s additional keys with Win95 and Apple keyboards SUN Extra Keys WINxx or Mac Keyboards Sun Extra Keys Space Bar F1 Stop Space Bar F2 Again Space Bar F3 Props Space Bar F4 Undo Space Bar F5 Front Space Bar F6 Copy Space Bar F7 Open Space Bar F8 Paste Space Bar F9 Find Space Bar F10 Cut Space Bar F11 Help Space Bar F12 Compose Space Bar Up Arrow Volume Space Bar Down Arrow Volume Space Bar Left Arrow Mute Power Key Emulation Win95 Keyboards Mac CPU Sun CPU SB RT Arrow Power Power Mouse Click Equivalents To emulate right button click using an Apple 1 button mouse hold down the CMND key key with open apple insignia while pressing the mouse button 18 SUN USB Keyboard Figure 19 Keyboard Layouts HOW TO DISABLE OPERATING MODES Two operating modes o
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