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Table of Content

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 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 2

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 FEATURES....................................................................................................... 2

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 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ......................................................................................2

Package Contents.......................................................................................................... 2

Required Cables and Hardware .................................................................................... 2

Optional.......................................................................................................................... 2

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 QUICK START GUIDE .....................................................................................3

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 INSTALLING THE NEWSTAR DIGITAL KVM VIA IP ..................................... 9

Disabling Mouse Acceleration on the Managed Computers........................................ 10

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 NETWORK CONFIGURATION METHODS EXPLAINED.............................. 10

Web Configuration Using DHCP.................................................................................. 10

Terminal Configuration Using a Serial Cable............................................................... 11

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 CONFIGURING THE KVM FOR YOUR NETWORK...................................... 12

Using the LAN Port ...................................................................................................... 12

Using the Web Interface .............................................................................................. 12

Using the Terminal Interface via Serial Port ................................................................ 18

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 ACCESSING THE VNC INTERFACE ............................................................ 19

Web Interface............................................................................................................... 19

Native VNC Client........................................................................................................ 20

SSH Tunnel (with Native VNC client) .......................................................................... 20

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 USING THE VNC MENU ................................................................................21

Welcome Window ........................................................................................................ 21

Bribar Feature .............................................................................................................. 21

Main Menu ................................................................................................................... 22

VirtKeys Menu.............................................................................................................. 23

Video Tuning Menu...................................................................................................... 24

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 ACCESSING KVM FEATURES ..................................................................... 25

Cascade Configuration ................................................................................................ 25

OSD Operations........................................................................................................... 26

Hot Key Commands..................................................................................................... 30

Selecting a Computer .......................................................................................... 30

Auto Scan ........................................................................................................... 30

Manual Scan ...................................................................................................... 30

Scan Rate ............................................................................................................ 30

Keyboard Typematic Rate ................................................................................... 30

Audio Stick ........................................................................................................... 31

Changing Your Configuration............................................................................... 31

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 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 32

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 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 35

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 SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS.......................................................................... 36

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 WARRANTY INFORMATION......................................................................... 37

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 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS ............................................ 37

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 APPENDIX A: ABOUT SECURITY CERTIFICATE WARNINGS ..................38

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 APPENDIX B: USING THE ADVANCED VIDEO TUNING FEATURE .......... 39

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 APPENDIX C: GETTING PEAK PERFORMANCE........................................ 41

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 APPENDIX D: USING OPTIONAL SERIAL SUPERVISOR DEVICES ......... 42

NOTE: Since firmware for our NewStar Digital KVM via IP Products is constantly

evolving to offer more functionality and improvements, some of the

options and instructions presented in this manual may differ from your unit.

To obtain the latest documentation and support information for our

NewStar Digital KVM via IP products, please visit www.newstar.nl

----- Introduction

Thank you for purchasing NewStar NewStar Digital KVM via IP series with integrated

KVM. Using the Internet or your TCP/IP enabled network, you can now remotely monitor

and control critical PC servers and workstations using an industry-standard Web browser

or VNC client.

----- Features

y Supports industry-standard networking and management protocols such as TCP/IP and

SNMP

y Offers secure management options including SSL encryption, SSH tunneling, and

RADIUS authentication

y Platform independent: can be managed using any Java-enabled Web browser

y One remote management point for multiple computers

----- Before You Begin

This section describes the cables and other hardware that you may wish to use when

setting up and configuring your new NewStar Digital KVM via IP. We suggest you review

this section carefully before beginning the installation process.

Package Contents

Your package should contain the following:

y 1 x NewStar NewStar Digital KVM via IP unit

y 1 x Power Adapter

y 1 x AC Cord for Power Adapter

y 1 x User’s Manual

y 1 x Rack Mount kit of Standard 19” 1U ( for 8/16 ports only )

y 1 x Screw Package ( for 8/16 ports only )

y One Set of Foot Pad

y 1 x DB9 RS-232 null modem serial cable ( optional )

Required Cables and Hardware

Depending on your needs, you may need one or more of the following cables:

1 x Ethernet cable (10/100 Mbits/sec Category 5 or better Ethernet cable)

Optional

y There are many different lengths for PS/2 or USB cables available:

1.8, 3.0, 6.0, 10.0, 15.0 m

----- Quick Start Guide

For this Quick Start Guide, we offer three different easy step-by-step ways, letting you

setup this unit very quickly.

The First Way : If you don’t have DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol)

Step 1. Connect the CAT-5 cable to the LAN port on the rear panel of NewStar Digital

KVM via IP. And, connects the opposite end of the CAT-5 cable to the hub.

Step 2. Set the IP address of a computer connected on the same network as NewStar

Digital KVM via IP to a similar unused address like 192.168.1.124 and the subnet

mask of 255.255.255.0.

a. Right click on "My Network Places", and select "Properties". You will get the

following screen:

d. Click “Advanced…” , then click “Add…” to add up the IP address of

“192.168.1.124 ”, and the Subnet mask of “255.255.255.0”.

Step 3. From that computer, open a web browser and go to https://192.168.1.123 . Login

using "admin" for both username and password.

Step 4. Click on the Admin/Setup button then Network configuration (IP address,

netmask, gateway). From here you can set the IP address as needed.

The Second Way: If you have DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

Step 1. Please have your MAC address. You can find it on a white sticker on the bottom of

the NewStar Digital KVM via IP. Here is an example, 00-0E-C5-00-08-1A.

Step 2. Power on the and connected to the network via NewStar Digital KVM via IP LAN

port on the rear panel. The DHCP will automatically assign an IP address for the

NewStar Digital KVM via IP.

Step 3. Access the DHCP log from your file server. A simple DHCP log looks similar to the

following:

Step 4. From the above DHCP log, you can easily find the DHCP assigned an IP to the

NewStar Digital KVM via IP, 192.168.22.4. Once you have located this IP

address, do NOT power off the NewStar Digital KVM via IP or your DHCP server

since it might lease a different IP address.

Step 5. Simply open a web browser and type https://192.168.22.4 to access your NewStar

Digital KVM via IP. Login using “admin” for both username and password.

The Third Way: Using the HyperTerminal via Serial Port

Step 1. Connect the DB9 RS-232 null modem serial cable (optional) to the serial port on

the rear panel of NewStar Digital KVM via IP. And, connects the opposite end of

the cable to the serial port (COM1, COM2…) of your computer.

Step 2. From your computer, select “HyperTerminal” as following.

----- Installing the NewStar Digital KVM via IP

NOTE: The instructions here and elsewhere in the manual refer to port designations of the

NS1641HDI, the 16-port version of the NewStar Digital KVM via IP. For other

versions, note the following:

NS1641HDI: Ports PC 1~8/A~H

NS841HDI: Ports PC 1~8 only

NS1105IPEXT: One Port Stand Alone

The restrictions on functions such as cascading and the assignment of master and

slave units also apply to all versions of the product.

1. Ensure that the unit and the computers to be managed NewStar Digital KVM via IP

are powered off.

2. If desired, mount the unit in a standardized rack or cabinet.

3. Connect a standard straight-through Ethernet patch cable to the LAN port on the rear

panel of the unit.

4. Connect the opposite end to your network hub, .switch, or terminated wall outlet

5. If you wish to use the product as a local console, connect a standard keyboard (purple

connector) and mouse (green connector) to the PS/2 ports, as marked on the rear

panel.

6. Connect a VGA monitor to the video-out port on the rear panel of the unit.

7. (a) If you are using PS/2 connections to your managed computers, connect the

end of the CBM180H cable that has three connectors (keyboard, video, mouse) to the

keyboard, mouse, and VGA Out ports on a computer (often a server or other critical

system). Connect the opposite end (with a single VGA-style connector) to one of the

PC 1~8/A~H ports on the rear panel of the NewStar Digital KVM via IP. Repeat this

procedure for each PS/2-enabled managed computer. You will be able to add

additional managed computers later with the NewStar Digital KVM via IP powered on.

(b) If you are using USB connections to your managed computers, connect the

end of the CBM180UH cable that has two connectors (USB, video) to an available USB

port and VGA Out port on the computer (often a server or other critical system).

Connect the opposite end (with a single VGA-style connector) to one of the PC

1~8/A~H ports on the rear panel of the NewStar Digital KVM via IP. Repeat this

procedure for each USB-enabled managed computer. You will be able to add

additional managed computers later with the KVM powered on.

8. Power on the NewStar Digital KVM via IP by connecting the AC adapter to a suitable

power source and connecting the opposite end to the port on the rear panel of DC 12V

the unit.

9. Power on each of the managed computers, observing normal startup procedures.

DC 12V Serial VGA Out Managed Computer (Non-Cascadable)

(Power)

LAN Keybd/Mouse Managed Computer (Cascadable)

NOTE: You can choose to mix managed computers connected via PS/2 and USB

connections as necessary with no impact on features or functionality.

NOTE: Steps 5 and 6 are necessary only if you wish to have the ability to manage the

KVM and its computers locally (i.e. not over the Internet or LAN). While not

required, adding these devices is highly recommended for ease of administration.

NOTE: The KVM also has the ability to “cascade” multiple KVMs to increase the total

number of possible managed computers. If you wish to take advantage of this

feature, refer to the section “Cascade Configuration” in this manual.

Disabling Mouse Acceleration on the Managed Computers

Many operating systems offer a feature called mouse acceleration that allows the user to

adjust the responsiveness of the cursor on the screen to physical movements of the mouse.

While this is usually a beneficial interface enhancement, it can interfere with the operation

of the unit and should be disabled on the managed computers before a remote session is

attempted. Follow the instructions below to disable mouse acceleration for the operating

system installed on each managed computer.

Windows 98 and Windows 2000

1. From the Control Panel, click on Mouse.

2. From Mouse Properties, click on Motion tab.

3. Make sure the Pointer speed bar is centered and Acceleration is set to None.

Windows XP and Windows Server 2003

1. From the Control Panel, click on Mouse.

2. Go to “Pointer Options “ and turn off “Enhance Pointer Precision.”

3. Make sure that the Pointer speed bar is centered.

Linux, Unix and X-Windows

1. Add this command to your xinitrc, xsession or other startup script:

xset m 0/0 0

----- Network Configuration Methods Explained

The NewStar Digital KVM via IP offers two distinct methods for configuring the unit for

your network. The method that will work best for you will depend on your level of

experience and your specific network configuration.

Web Configuration Using DHCP

This method requires that your network implement DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol), usually on a server or network access device such as a router that dynamically

allows devices to join the network without pre-configuration. It also assumes that you will

have easy access to your network’s DHCP log, since you will need to know the IP address

of the unit to complete the configuration over your Web browser. (If you are unsure of how

to access your network’s DHCP log, contact your System Administrator for details.) If the

unit is powered on and connected to the network via LAN port on the rear panel, it will

automatically attempt to lease an IP address using DHCP. Before you can begin the

configuration process, you will need to access the DHCP log from your file server or other

device that acts as the DHCP server on the network. A simple log looks similar to DHCP

the following:

The information displayed for your own network may vary significantly from the data

displayed in the image, but should supply (at minimum) three essential details: IP address,

MAC address, and device (or machine) name for the computers and other devices

connected to your network. The values for the unit tested above are as follows:

IP Address: 192.168.22.4

MAC Address: 00-0E-C5-00-08-1A

Device Name: (none)

The easiest way to identify your NewStar Digital KVM via IP on the network is by its MAC

address, a unique hardware identifier that is specific to your unit. The MAC address of

the unit can be found on a white sticker on the bottom of the unit. Write down this

number and keep it for future reference. Once you locate the MAC address of your

unit in the DHCP log, you can match it to its leased IP address and proceed with the Web

configuration.

NOTE: Once you have located the IP address of the unit switch and wish to proceed with

the Web configuration, do not power off the unit or your DHCP server, since it

might lease a different IP address. Should this happen, re-examine the DHCP log

to verify the IP address again.

Terminal Configuration Using a Serial Cable

Configuring the unit using a serial cable is the best choice if you need to pre-configure the

unit before attaching it to a network, i.e. when sending to a branch office, customer site, etc.

or are not using DHCP on your network. In general, the Web configuration is far preferable

because of its intuitive interface and the fact that you do not have to be within close

physical proximity to do the configuration. However, if you wish to use the serial cable

method to configure the NewStar Digital KVM via IP, you can use any typical

communication software package (UNIX: tip, cu, kermit, minicom; Windows:

HyperTerminal, kermit).

Using the DB9 female-to-female null-modem serial cable (optional) connects one end of

the cable to the SERIAL port on the rear panel of the NewStar Digital KVM via IP.

Connect the opposite end to the serial port on the computer you are using to configure the

unit. Configure the terminal software with “8N1” settings:

The Home Screen

The Home screen serves two

functions. First, it is a place to check

the status of the unit, view essential

system information, and capture

screen shots from the managed

computers. Second, it is where you

can start the integrated Java VNC

client to interact with the managed

computers by clicking on the large

screen shot or choosing one of the

VNC client links.

The Admin/Setup Screen

This is the menu that will allow you to

access all the features you will need to perform an initial configuration of the NewStar

Digital KVM via IP. Each of the options is explained in detail here.

Network Configuration (IP

address. netmask, gateway)

Dynamic Host

Configuration

Protocol (DHCP)

Automatic network

configuration using

DHCP is:

Enabled/Disabled.

This feature applies to

the LAN port on the

rear panel, and is

enabled by default. When enabled, the unit will automatically configure itself with an

IP address when a DHCP server is present. When disabled, the LAN port will use the

values assigned to it on the IP Addresses and Routing table below.

IP Addresses and Routing

This table allows you to assign IP information for the LAN port. If you are using

DHCP, the values for the LAN port will be filled in automatically and any changes

made will not affect the setup.

Domain Name Server (optional)

This section allows you to specify DNS servers and the default DNS domain suffix in

use on the network. If DHCP is enabled, some of these values may be supplied

automatically.

Setup compatibility with host

system, external power bar.

This menu allows you to

configure the unit for use

with products such as the

Serial Control Power

Switch and locale-specific

items such as a non-

English keyboard. When

the 8-outlet Serial Power

Console Switch is

selected as the external

power bar, additional

menu choices will appear

on the main page of the

Web interface.

Port numbers to be used for different services.

Takes you to the Ports menu (see below).

Debug network setup values and routing.

Takes you to the Status menu (see below).

SNMP agent setup and configuration.

This menu allows you to configure the unit so it can be recognized and managed

using industry-standard Simple Network Management Protocol software.

RADIUS authentication setup.

The RADIUS server requires

the IP address, the UDP port

number (1812 - default or

1645) and the shared secret.

The shared secret is used to

encrypt communications and

corresponds to a shared

password for the RADIUS

server and the client machine.

Two additional servers may be

defined for backup purposes.

Each server will be tried in

order, using the indicated

number of retries and timeout period, which are configurable on the same page.

Remember to enable RADIUS after configuring it. While RADIUS authentication is

enabled, the locally defined accounts on the NewStar Digital KVM via IP module will not

be used, except for the SSH login. However, if a user name of the form “name.local” is

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Digital KVM via IP Network Setup

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NOTE: This interface is used to set network parameters and perform

certain recovery procedures, but the majority of setup and

configuration can only be done using the web interface.

Primary Ethernet Port (LAN) (00:0e:c5:00:09:94)

D.H.C.P.: Disabled

IP Address: 192.168.1.123

Netmask: 255.255.255.0

Gateway: 192.168.1.254

Broadcast: 192.168.1.255

Machine name: noname

Commands (press one key, then Enter):

D - Enable DHCP for dynamic IP address.

I - Set IP address.

N - Set netmask.

G - Set default gateway.

B - Set broadcast address (optional).

M - Change machine name (DHCP client name).

H - Reset/disable firewall, TCP ports, SNMP, RADIUS.

F - Reset everything to factory defaults.

S - Change system admin password.

P - Send ICMP ping packets (testing purposes).

? - Show TCP/IP ports and servers enabled.

R - Revert to current settings (undo changes).

Choice:

to use the settings the next time the unit restarts. To force the unit to restart immediately,

click Restart Servers.

Help! Menu

Provides a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) listing to assist you with the features and

operation of the NewStar Digital KVM via IP.

Provides the Terms of Use and other information related to the firmware and software on

the unit.

Site map Menu

This menu provides a hyperlinked directory of each setting available on the Web

configurator.

Logout

Securely logs you out from your Web session on the NewStar Digital KVM via IP.

Using the Terminal Interface via Serial Port

The terminal interface you can access via the serial port permits the configuration of the

basic settings of the unit. While not intended to be a substitute for the Web interface, it

does allow you to configure some of the same functions. The following menu list describes

the options that can be modified through the terminal interface. Note that you must use the

W option to confirm and apply any changes you make before exiting the terminal session.

Once you've connected a serial cable, press Enter to see the Setup menu, as shown here:

This program has a simple menu-based interface. Type the one letter command and press

Enter. You will be prompted for the required values.

NOTE: y Using DHCP is mutually exclusive to using static IP addresses and routing.

y You must save your changes using the “W” command. This applies the new

values and saves them permanently.

y The master administration password may be changed from this interface (press

“S”). The default password is “admin”.

--- Accessing the VNC Interface

There are three ways to communicate with the NewStar Digital KVM via IP in order to

control the managed computers:

yWeb interface: The integrated Web server includes a Java-based VNC client. This

allows easy browser-based remote control.

yNative VNC client: There are several third-party software programs that use the

standard VNC protocol, available in open source and commercial VNC clients.

ySSH access: By default, there is a standard SSH server running on port 22 (the

standard SSH port). Once connected via SSH, the VNC traffic is tunneled through

the SSH connection and encrypts the VNC session. Each method will be discussed

briefly in the following section. The type of encryption method or client used is not

critical.

NOTE: The first time the is accessed, it defaults to the NewStar Digital KVM via IP PC 1

port on the Master switch as the default managed client to display. If there is no

computer/slave KVM connected to that port, you will see a blank screen until you

switch to a port with an active managed computer. For future sessions, the unit will

default to the last port accessed when beginning a VNC session, assuming the unit

has not been upgraded or reset.

Web Interface

The Java-based VNC client that is integrated into the unit’s interface requires a browser

with cookies and JavaScript enabled. To start the Java VNC client, login to the Web

configuration interface and click on the thumbnail of the desktop on the Home menu, or

follow one of the two links on that page:

Java VNC with no encryption (faster).

Java VNC with SSL encryption

(more secure).

You may need to upgrade your

Java support in your browser;

however, most modern

browsers come with a version of

Java that is compatible with this

application.

The Java VNC client makes a

connection back to unit over port

5900 (by default) or 15900, if

encrypted. The encrypted

connection is a standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encrypted link that encrypts all data

from the session, including the actual video pictures.

Because Java is considered a “safe” programming language, the Java VNC client has

some limitations. Certain special keystrokes cannot be sent, such as Scroll Lock on the

keyboard.

This client software requires the use of Java 2 (JRE 1.4) to enable features like wheel

mouse support. Sun Microsystems’s Java site, www.java.com, is an excellent resource to

ensure your browser and operating system is up-to-date.

Native VNC Client

This system implements the VNC protocol, so any off the shelf VNC client can be used.

There are over 17 different VNC clients available and they should all work with this system.

This system automatically detects and makes use of certain extensions to the basic RFB

protocol that is provided by the better VNC clients.

The best client currently is TightVNC (www.tightvnc.com). Binaries are available for

Windows, Linux, MacOS and many versions of Unix. Source code for all clients is available

there too. This version of VNC is being actively developed. The authoritative version of

VNC is available from RealVNC (www.realvnc.com). This source base is the original

version of VNC, maintained by the original developers of the standard. For a commercial,

supported version of VNC, you should consider TridiaVNC (www.tridiavnc.com). Their

version of VNC is a superset of TightVNC and contains a number of enhancements for use

in a larger corporate environment.

NOTE: Some native VNC clients may require a flag or setting indicating they should use

BGR233 encoding by default. If this flag is not set, you may see a garbled picture and the

client will fail. The Unix versions of VNC require the flag -bgr233. For examples on using

this flag, review the commands in the following section.

SSH Tunnel (with Native VNC client)

If you are using openssh, here is the appropriate Unix command to use, based on the

default settings on a machine at 10.0.0.34:

ssh -f -l admin -L 15900:127.0.0.1:5900 10.0.0.34 sleep 60

vncviewer -bgr233 127.0.0.1::15900

Notes : y A copy of these commands, with appropriate values filled in for your current

system setting, is provided in the on-line help page. This allows you to “cut-and-

paste” the required commands accordingly.

y You have 60 seconds to type the second command before the SSH connection

will be terminated.

y The port number “15900” is arbitrary in the above example and can be any

number (1025...65535). It is the port number used on your client machine to

connect your local SSH instance with the VNC client. If you want to tunnel two or

more systems, you will need to use a unique number for each instance on the

same SSH client machine.

y Some Unix versions of the VNC client have integrated SSH tunneling support.

Some clients require your local user id to be the same as the userid on the

system. Use a command like this:

vncviewer -bgr233 -tunnel 10.0.0.34:22

----- Using the VNC Menu

One of the unique features of this product is the VNC menu system. Whenever you see a

window with a dark blue background and grey edges, this window has been inserted into

the VNC datastream so that it is effectively laid over the existing video. These menus allow

you to control the many features of the KVM without using the Web interface or a custom

client.

The commands you send through this interface (i.e. restart) will be sent to the

managed computer currently active on the NewStar Digital KVM via IP. It is

advisable to verify which managed computer is active before making any changes.

We strongly recommend you thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information

here and in the next section (“Accessing KVM Features”) before undertaking any

critical tasks through the VNC interface.

Welcome Window

When you initially connect to the system, a window similar to this one will be shown.

This tells you which system you are controlling, what encryption algorithm was used and

what key strength is currently in effect. Click anywhere inside the window to clear it, or wait

ten seconds.

Bribar Feature

Along the bottom of the VNC screen is a dark blue bar with various buttons. We call this

feature “the Bribar”. Its purpose is to show a number of critical status values and to

provide shortcuts to commonly used features.

Here is a snapshot of what it may look like. There will be slight differences based on

optional features and system configuration. Starting from the left side of the Bribar, each

feature and its function is outlined below.

Bandwidth: Indicates current average bandwidth coming out of the NewStar

Digital KVM via IP. The second number measures round trip time (RTT) of the

connection when it was first established.

Resync: Re-aligns the remote and local mouse points so they are on top of each

other.

Redraw: Redraws the entire screen contents; occurs immediately.

The main menu window may be moved by clicking and dragging on the title bar. It can be

closed by pressing Escape, or by clicking on the red X in the top right corner.

Here is a guide outlining various fields from the Main Menu. Most of the functions operate

immediately. Other functions require a response to a confirmation prompt first before

performing the requested function.

xIdentification: Fixed text label that is defined by the user in the Web interface. This

does not affect the operation of the system and is intended to assist with

administration.

xStatus: Current status of the attached system and the status of the module.

xB/W Min/Avg/Max/Auto: Bandwidth control. The white button is the mode the system

is currently operating. If you choose Min/Avg/Max then you will override the default,

Auto. As the automatic mode measures actual network performance, you may see the

current mode switch from Min up to or Avg Max. The different modes indicate more

time spent on compression versus more bandwidth. There is no visual difference

between the modes, but there can be a noticeable difference in speed and

smoothness.

xMouse Resync: Resynchronizes the mouse pointer so that the local and remote

mouse pointers are on top of each other.

xPS/2 Reset: Resets the PS/2 emulation going to the host and to the attached PS/2

devices. This can be used if the mouse stops responding or the PS/2 keyboard isn't

working.

xTake Control: When multiple users are connected to the same system, use this button

to take control away from another user. Only one user may control the keyboard and

mouse at any time. All users see the same picture.

xThumbnails: Switch to smaller thumbnail size screen images (click anywhere on

thumbnail to restore it). Each button corresponds to a different sized image, from half

size to one-sixteenth.

xLogout: End the VNC login session and disconnect.

xVideo Tuning: Sub-menu with video adjustments, to be used when automatic picture

adjust does not provide a good quality picture. (See section below.)

xVirtKeys: Virtual keyboard provides a menu with special keys that are often hard to

generate but needed by the remote system (see below).

xKVM Menu: Allows access to the menus on a KVM unit.

xBribar: Bribar Closes or reopens the window along the bottom of the screen.

VirtKeys Menu

Clicking any button in the top half of the window simulates pressing and releasing the

indicated key. In the bottom area of the screen, clicking will simulate the indicated Meta

key being pressed. You may then click in the top part to send another key and release the

key at the same time. Alternatively, you may move the mouse outside this window, press

the regular key, and then choose -RESET- to release all depressed keys.

The VirtKeys menu can be left open while using the host system. You can then click the

required button at the suitable time, and still interact with the host in a normal fashion.

Examples:

y Ctrl - Alt - F4 : Use L-Ctrl then L-Alt in the Toggles area. Then click F4 .

y To bring up the Start menu under Windows: Click the L-Windows button at the top

left of the above window.

Video Tuning Menu

This menu is used to fine-tune the video picture.

Use the Auto Everything button to automatically fine-tune all three adjustments. If the test

pattern for Color Offset calibration is not present on the screen, then the Color Offset

adjustment is skipped.

Changes/frame indicates the number of 16x16 blocks of video that are being sent, on

average, for every frame of video. With a static image being displayed by the server, this

number will be zero (shown as -nil-). Moving the mouse, for example, will cause the

number to jump to about 2 or 3. You may use this number to judge the picture quality as

you adjust the controls on this menu.

Picture Positioning affects the image position on your screen. If you see a black line on

either side of your screen, or at the top or bottom, you can use the arrow buttons to shift

the image in that direction. Pressing Auto does the same thing for you automatically. Use

Save to save the changes you have made manually. Since this adjustment depends on the

video mode, separate values are stored for each video mode.

Color Offset is a fine tuning adjustment that requires the use of a test pattern. There is a

copy of the test pattern available on the Help! menu of the integrated web server. You

must arrange for that image to be shown on the managed computer. Do not allow scaling,

cropping or any other changes to that image. Press the Auto button and the system will

calibrate color for the best possible picture in approximately one minute. If the system

cannot find the test pattern on the screen, it will say so. Check that the pattern isn't scaled

or covered up. It's important to do this operation in 24-bit or 32-bit color video mode (i.e.

true color). Although the algorithm may work in 16-bit or 8-bit color video modes, the

results will not be optimum and usually it won't be able to recognize the test pattern.

Pressing the Advanced button will open the Advanced Video Tuning menu. While the

vast majority of users will not need to adjust these settings, it offers a high-degree of

control of the video settings of your VNC sessions. See Appendix B for more information

on this feature.

Sampling Phase does not normally need to be used since our system tunes the sampling

phase whenever the video mode changes. This button does not require a test pattern, but

will perform optimally when used with our standard test pattern. For your reference, the

sampling phase number is shown to the right of the Filtering button.

Noise Filter controls the advanced video filtering of our system. Unlike other filtering

algorithms, our noise filter will only remove noise. It does not degrade the signal quality or

readability of small text. You may turn it on and off using the indicated button, or set it to

other values using the arrows. Higher numbers cause more filtering and may cause

artifacts when moving windows. The most common visual artifact is a vertical line dropping

when moving windows horizontally. You may use the Redraw button to correct these, or

use a lower filter number. At minimum, these values must be greater than two.

----- Accessing KVM Features

Once you can access and configure the networking component of the NewStar Digital

KVM via IP, you can use it to select and control the managed computers connected to it.

This section describes how to add additional KVM switches to the master unit for greater

flexibility, and how to use the on-screen display (OSD) system to manage your computers.

Once you have established a VNC session with the NewStar Digital KVM via IP, you can

access the KVM features as though you were at a local console.

Cascade Configuration

You can connect a second level of KVMs to one or more of your NewStar Digital KVM via

IP’s PC 1~8 ports. The KVM switches connected to the NewStar Digital KVM via IP (the

“Master switch”) are known as Slaves. Once connected, the units will automatically

configure themselves as either Masters or Slaves. You can only connect an equal or

“smaller” KVM to the Master: a 16-port Master switch can have both 16-port and 8-port

slave KVMs, an 8 port Master switch can have 8-port and 4-port Slaves, and so on.

For example, the 16-port unit can support 136 computers, with 8 16-port Slave KVMs ,

each connected to 16 computers. The Slave KVMs must be connected to the PC 1~8 ports,

not the PC A~H ports.

To cascade your KVMs, use a 3-in-1 PS/2 KVM cable to connect one of your Master

switch’s PC 1-8 ports to the Slave KVM’s console port. When turning on your cascaded

switches, turn on the Master switch before turning on any of the others.

OSD Operations (For NS431D, NS831D, NS1631D AND IP units only)

OSD screen illustration

yNS431D / NS831D / NS1631D models offer “F5”, see Function key F5

yNS841HDI and NS1641HDI models do not offer “F5” function

By hitting the left Ctrl key twice within two seconds, you may see the 'Hotkey Menu' if it

is enabled (an OSD option). Or, by hitting the left Ctrl key three times within two seconds,

you will see a 'KVM MENU' screen showing a list of the computers with corresponding port

numbers, names, and statuses, see Figure 10.

The port number of the currently selected computer is displayed in red, same as the front

indicator, at the upper-right corner of the OSD menu.

The color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for operation, or, the white

color means it has no power. OSD menu updates the color when it is activated. For 16-

port models, pressing the PageUp and PageDown keys to view 8 other computers.

Using the “ Ï “, “ “ or “ Ð “, “ 1 “ ~ “ 8 A “ ~ “ H “ to highlight a computer and using

the Enter key to select it. Or, you may press Esc to exit OSD and remove the OSD

menu from the display; the status window returns to the display and indicates the currently

selected computer or operating status.

A triangle mark () to the right of a name indicates the port is cascaded to a Slave; the

number at the left of the triangle mark shows the number of ports the Slave has, i.e. 8for

an 8-port Switch. Enter key brings you one level down and another screen pops up

listing the names of the computers on that Slave. The name of the Slave will be shown at

the upper right corner of the OSD menu. It is useful to group computers and still be able to

see the group name.

An eye mark (1) on the right of a name indicates that computer is selected and monitored

in Scan mode. In the OSD, this mark can be switched on or off by function key F2 .

Press Esc key to exit OSD and to return to the selected computer; the computer name is

also shown on the screen.

Function key F1 : To edit name entry of a computer or a Slave with up to 14

characters. First, highlight a port then press F1 followed by name entry. Valid characters

are ‘A’~’Z’, ‘0’~’9’, and the dash character. Lowercase letters are converted to uppercase

ones. Press Backspace to delete a letter one at a time. Non-volatile memory stores all

name entries until you change, even if the unit is powered down.

Function key F2 : To switch the eye mark (1) of a computer on or off. First, use the

Ï Ð and arrow keys to highlight it, then press F2 to switch its eye mark on or off. If

Scan Type is 'Ready PC +1', only the power-on and eye mark selected computers will be

displayed sequentially in Scan mode.

Function key F3 : To lock a computer from unauthorized access. To lock a device,

highlight it then press F3 . Now, enter up to 4 characters (‘A’~’Z’, ‘0’~’9, ‘-‘) followed by

Enter as a new password. A Security-enabled device is marked with a lock (±) following

its port number. To permanently disable the security function from a locked device,

highlight it, press F3 then enter the password.

If you want to access the locked device , simply highlight it and press temporarily Enter ,

the OSD will ask you for the password. After entering the correct password, you are

allowed to use the device. This device is automatically re-locked once you switch to

another port. During Scan mode, the OSD skips the password-protected devices.

Function key F4 : More functions are available by hitting F4 . A new screen pops up

displaying more functions as described below. Most of them are marked with a triangle ()

indicating there are options to choose from. Using arrow key “ Ï “, “ Ð “ to select the

functions, and then press Enter . Available options will be shown in the middle of the

screen. Again, using arrow keys “ Ï “, “ Ð “ to view options, and then press Enter to

select it. You can press Esc to exit at any time.

Auto Scan

In this mode, the KVM switch automatically switches from one power-on computer to

the next sequentially in a fixed interval. During Auto Scan mode, the OSD displays the

name of the selected computer. When detects any keyboard or mouse Auto Scan

activity, it suspends the scanning till activity stops; it then resumes with the next

computer in sequence. To abort the Auto Scan mode, press the left Ctrl twice, or,

press any front button. Scan Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern. Scan Type

(F4 : More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark

selected. Scan Rate ( F4 : More\Scan Rate) sets the display interval when a computer

is selected before selecting the next one.

Manual Scan

Scan through power-on computers one by one by the keyboard control. You can type

(F4 : More\Scan Type) to determine if scanned computers must also be eye mark

selected. Press the up arrow key “ Ï “ to select the previous computer and the down

arrow key “ Ð “ to select the next computer. Press any other key to abort the Manual

Scan mode.

Audio Stick

An optional multimedia module can be LINKed to the back of each KVM Switch for

selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals. There are two options for Audio Stick:

On On and Off. When set to ' ', audio selection follows computer selection. When set to

'Off', audio selection stops following computer selection. It is useful if you want to listen

to a particular computer's audio signal while operating other computers. The non-

volatile memory stores the Audio Stick setting.

Scan Type

Ready PC +1

11: In Scan mode, scan through power-on and eye mark selected

computers.

Ready PC: In Scan mode, scan through power-on computers.

11 Only: In Scan mode, scan through any 1 selected computer regardless of computer

power status. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type setting.

Scan Rate

Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode. The options are 3

seconds seconds seconds, 8 , 15 , and 30 seconds. The non-volatile memory stores the

Scan Rate setting.

Keyboard Speed

NewStar Digital KVM via IP offers keyboard typematic setting that overrides the

similar settings in BIOS and in Windows. Available speed options are Low,Middle,

Fast and Faster as 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively. The non-volatile

memory stores the Keyboard Speed setting.

Hotkey Menu

When you hit the left Ctrl key twice within two seconds, the "Hotkey Menu" appears

displaying a list of hotkey commands if the option is On. The 'Hotkey Menu' can be

turned Off if you prefer not to see it when the left Ctrl key is hit twice. The non-volatile

memory stores the Hotkey Menu setting.

CH Display

Auto Off: After you select a computer, the port number and name of the computer will

appear on the screen for 3 seconds then disappear automatically. Always On: The port

number and name of a selected computer and/or OSD status displayed on the screen

all the time. The non-volatile memory stores the CH Display setting.

Position

The position of the selected computer and/or OSD status displays on screen during the

operation. The actual display position shifts due to different VGA resolution, the higher

the resolution the higher the displayed position. The non-volatile memory stores the

Position setting.

Upper Left, Upper Right,

Lower Left, Lower Right,

Middle.

Country Code for Sun (For NS841HDI and NS1641HDI only)

Sun keyboards of different languages have different layouts. The KVM switch is able to

emulate a Sun keyboard for a specific language type or country such as Arabic,

Belgian, US,Yugoslavia,and so forth. Select the proper country code that matches

ALL of your Sun computers.

Max. Resolution (For NS841HDI and NS1641HDI only)

You can adjust the monitor resolution under this sub-menu. There are the following

selections: 1024*768, 1280*1024,1600*1200,1920*1440, and “DDC2B Disable”.

Function key F5 : (For NS841HDI and NS1641HDI only)

To switch the Sun mark of a port on or off indicating the computer is a Sun server.

Sun servers have more keys on the keyboard than a PC. When a Sun-marked port is

selected, the KVM Switch starts to translate the keys from a PS/2 keyboard to a Sun

keyboard. See for detail.Sun Keyboard Mapping

Esc : To exit the OSD, press the Esc key.

Produktspezifikationen

Marke:	NewStar
Kategorie:	Sonstiges Computerzubehör
Modell:	NS-1105IPEXT

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