Overview

Features

???High-Performance Remote Access

The IP Device allows you to access and control a KVM switch configuration and all connected servers from any remote console over a TCP/IP connection. The IP Device can also be set up to provide remote access to an individual computer or server. The IP Device provides superior video quality and mouse control, giving you the same user experience as if you were accessing your servers locally.

???Web-Browser Based

The IP Device allows you to access your KVM switch and all connected servers from any computer connected to the LAN, WAN, or Internet using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher.

???Universal Compatibility

The IP Device seamlessly adds remote, out-of-band access to any KVM switch or individual server with PS/2-console connections. When connected to a daisy-chained KVM configuration, the IP Device provides remote access to all connected servers.

???BIOS-Level Access

The IP Device allows you to remotely access the basic input/output system (BIOS) of your servers to make changes and perform reboots, regardless of network connectivity or server condition.

???User-Friendly Interface

The web-based interface allows you to set up and change the IP Device???s functions quickly and easily through your web browser, without having to install additional software onto your servers.

???Remote Serial Access

The IP Device provides support for one serial device, such as a managed power distribution unit (PDU), so you can remotely perform hard reboots of your servers.

???Enhanced Security

The IP Device provides 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption and password protection to prevent unauthorized access to your servers and protect data transferred over the Internet.

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Overview

Equipment Requirements

Cables

To connect the IP Device to your KVM switch or individual server, the included PS/2 KVM Cable Kit is required.

To connect the IP Device to your local area network, you will need to locate a network cable with an RJ45 connector.

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System Requirements

Keyboards

??? PS/2-compatible

Mice

???PS/2-compatible with 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons

???PS/2-compatible wireless and optical mice

Monitors

??? CRT and LCD (with VGA support)

Remote-Console Software

The SMB Remote IP Device may be accessed remotely over a TCP/IP connection from computers using the following web browsers and OS platforms:

???Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and above with ActiveX?? support

???Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003

???Windows Vista**

**Internet Explorer?? must be run under administrator mode due to extra security for ActiveX plug-ins under Windows Vista.

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Back View

Serial-Device Port

KVM/Server

Port

VGA Monitor

Console Port

Go Local/

Reset Button

Power

Jack

Power

Status LED

Overview

Specifications

*The IP Device may be connected to any KVM switch or individual server with PS/2 keyboard and mouse console ports.

**Typical bandwidth is defined as typical ???non-intensive??? administrative use at 16-bit color, 1024x768 resolution.

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Pre-Configuration

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Where to place the IP Device:

The IP Device includes a mounting bracket and is designed for stand-alone or 0U rack-mount installation.

Consider the following when deciding where to place the Switch:

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???the lengths of the cables attached to your keyboard, monitor, and mouse

???the location of your KVM switch or server in relation to your console

???the lengths of the cables you use to connect your IP Device to the KVM switch or server

Warning: Avoid placing cables near fluorescent lights, air-conditioning equipment, or machines that create electrical noise (e.g., vacuum cleaners).

You are now ready to begin installation of your IP Device. The following sections (pages 10???14) provide complete instructions for the hardware setup of the IP Device to a KVM switch or individual server.

Hardware Installation

Step 1 Mounting the IP Device (optional)

Note: Before you begin, locate the MAC address and device number on the bottom of the IP Device. You will need these numbers later in the installation process, so it is highly recommended that you record these numbers below before mounting the IP Device to your rack.

MAC Address Device Number

1.1Attach the included mounting bracket to either side of the IP Device. (Refer to diagram below.)

1.2Mount the IP Device to the rear post of your rack. (Refer to diagram below.)

Note: Mounting screws for the rack are not included. Please use the specified screws from your rack???s manufacturer.

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2.3Locate and connect a cable from your local area network to the

RJ45 Ethernet port on the back of the IP Device. (Refer to diagram below.)

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Step 3 Connecting the KVM Switch or Server to the IP Device

3.1Make sure your KVM switch and all connected servers are powered off.

3.2Using the included KVM cable kit, connect the single DB15 connector to the ???KVM In??? port on the back of the IP Device. (Refer to

diagram below.)

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Step 4 Powering Up the Systems

4.1Attach the power adapter to the IP Device and connect it to a power source to power up the IP Device. (Refer to diagram below.)

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4.2Power on the KVM switch or server connected to the IP Device. The IP Device emulates both a mouse and a keyboard on each port, and allows your KVM switch or server to boot normally.

4.3Power on all servers connected to your KVM switch.

4.4Check that the local keyboard, monitor, and mouse are working normally.

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Remote Installation

Step 2 Logging into the Web Interface

To log into the web interface:

1.Open your web browser (Internet Explorer version 6.0 or above is required). If you are using Windows Vista, you must run Internet

Explorer in administrator mode. In order to run Internet Explorer in administrator mode, right-click on Internet Explorer and select ???Run as Administrator???.

2.Type in the IP Device???s IP address in the address field, using this format: https://192.168.2.155/config. The login page will appear (see Fig. 1). Bookmark the page for easy reference.

Note: HTTPS is used for communication over an encrypted secure socket layer (SSL) mechanism.

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Step 3 Network Configuration

When first connecting to the IP Device???s HTTPS configuration page, two browser security warnings may appear. Click ???Yes??? on both warnings.

Note: The first security warning only occurs once per client machine. This is when the Belkin root certificate is installed. The second warning can be avoided

by adding a line to your Windows ???hosts??? file (typically at \winnt\system32\

drivers\etc\hosts???edit using Notepad). The line format should be ???IP address-any-name.kvm.net???.

(For example: 192.168.2.155 BelkinSMB.kvm.net.)

Device Name

Type in a name you would like to assign the IP Device. The default device name consists of the letter ???D??? followed by the 7-digit device number located on the back of the IP Device.

Three TCP Ports

Choose three Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) ports, and type in the provided fields. The default ports are 900, 901, and 902. This is suitable for the majority

of installations. However, you can enter any value for TCP ports, from 800 up to 65535. This applies to all three fields.

Note: Your firewall or router security access list must enable inbound communication through the selected TCP ports for the IP Device???s address. Ports 80 and 443 are used for standard Web communication and should be open. For client-computer access from a secured LAN, the selected ports should be open for outbound communication.

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Step 4 User Settings

In the User-Profile page, you can create and edit up to 25 different user accounts. To open the page, click ???User Settings??? under ???Administration??? in the far-left menu (see Fig. 3).

Fig. 3 User-Profile Page

There are three levels of user access:

Administrator

An administrator has unrestricted access to all windows and settings and can ???take over??? any active session (see page 30 for more details). An administrator can change the name and password of all users.

User

A user can access and control target servers, but cannot use or have access to the following:

???Advanced mouse settings

???Web configuration interface (found at https://IP Address/config)

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To edit a user:

1.Select the user from the list.

2.Click . You can now change all the available parameters???user

name, permission type, and password.

3.Click to save the changes.

Note: For security, you should change the password for the default ???admin??? user name.

To delete a user:

1.Select the user from the list.

2.Click .

3.Click to save the changes.

Blocking a standard user and ???View Only??? user

An alternative to deleting a user is ???blocking.??? This means that the user???s name and password remained stored, but the user is unable to access the system.

To block a user:

1.Select the user from the list.

2.Check the ???Block??? box.

3.Click to save the changes.

Note: For security purposes, we recommend that you delete administrator accounts and not use this blocking feature.

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To specify and name servers:

1. Click next to the ???Manufacturer??? and ???Model??? fields field and select the KVM-switch configuration that best suits your configuration.

2.Click . The number of possible connected servers will appear in the Server Name section.

3.Change the name of each connected server by highlighting the server and typing in a new name.

4.Click . to save the changes.

Note: You will need to change the name of every server you want to access. Server names left as ???UNUSED??? cannot be accessed.

Installing new Switch-Definition Files (SDFs)

If your KVM switch-configuration type is not listed in the drop-down list, contact Belkin Technical Support at (800) 282-2355 to request an updated SDF with the desired KVM-configuration list.

To install the SDF:

1.Load the file onto the client computer.

2.Click to locate the new SDF.

3.Click ???Install??? to update the Switch with the new file.

Note: If you change the hot-key sequence in the KVM Switch to ???Print Screen???, ???Ctrl???, or ???F12???, you must load a new switch-definition file (SDF) for the corresponding hot key. The SDF can be downloaded from www.belkin.com/support.

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Step 7 Security Settings

The Security-Settings page allows you to configure security features for the IP Device. To open the Security-Settings page, click ???Settings??? under ???Security??? in the far-left menu (see Fig. 6).

Fig. 6 Security-Settings Page

You can configure the following security features:

Account Blocking

Specify the number of invalid login attempts allowed before the user is locked out.

Password Policy

Choose between a standard- or high-security password policy. The table below shows the parameters of the two options available. Check the box to enable the high-security password policy, or leave unchecked to enable the standard-security policy.

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Maintenance

Firmware Upgrade

You can upgrade the IP Device???s firmware to take advantage of new features or fixes as they become available. Visit www.belkin.com/support to check for firmware updates.

To upgrade firmware:

1.Download and save the firmware file on the client computer.

2.Select ???Firmware Upgrade??? under ???Maintenance??? in the far-left menu of the

web interface. The Firmware-Upgrade page will appear (see Fig. 8).

Fig. 8 Firmware-Upgrade Page

Note: Depending on the type of firmware upgrade, the following settings

may be erased: user settings, switch-configuration settings, mouse and video adjustments, and RS232 serial-device settings. For more information, refer to the firmware release notes. The network settings will remain intact.

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Using the Remote IP Device

Starting a Remote Session

To start a remote session:

1.At a client computer, open Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above) and type the IP Device???s IP address (https:// IP address).

Note: If you are using Windows Vista, you must run Internet Explorer in administrator mode. In order to run Internet Explorer in administrator mode, right-click on Internet Explorer and select ???Run as administrator???.

2.When the Login screen appears, type in your user name and password,

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3.If it is your first time connecting, you will be prompted to install the Belkin certificate and the Microsoft ActiveX control. You must have administrator privileges on your client computer to install the ActiveX control.

4.The screen of the currently selected server on the IP Device???s will appear. The quick-access toolbar will also appear on the right side of the screen.

5.If the target server is currently being accessed by another user, a dialog box will appear, giving you the option to ???Take Over???, ???View Only???, or ???Cancel??? (see Fig. 10). Select one of these options. An administrator has the option to take control over any server. A user only has this option when the current session is run by another user, but not by an administrator. The dialog box will not appear for a ???view only??? user.

Fig. 10 Server-Access Dialog Box

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Using the Remote IP Device

Using the Quick-Access Toolbar

The quick-access toolbar provides an easy method for changing settings and switching servers (see Fig. 12).

Fig. 12 Quick-Access Toolbar

Icon Function

Minimize or maximize the toolbar

Disconnect the remote session

Configure the mouse and change settings

Configure the keyboard and change settings

Adjust the video settings

Adjust the bandwidth settings

Select which server to access

Hide or display the toolbar; right-click to open additional features

Moving or Hiding the Quick-Access Toolbar

The quick-access toolbar can be dragged and placed anywhere on the browser???s screen. To hide the toolbar, double-click or press ???F9???. To display the toolbar, repeat the same action. To minimize or maximize the toolbar, click .

Disconnecting the Remote Session

To disconnect the session, click . You may close the browser after you disconnect.

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Using the Remote IP Device

Manual Settings

You must manually synchronize the mouse pointers if:

???the mouse setting on the target server was ever changed, or

???the operating system on the target server is Windows 2000, Linux, Novell??, SCO UNIX, or Sun Solaris???.

To manually synchronize mouse pointers:

1.In the quick-access toolbar, click .

2.Select ???Manual Settings???. The Mouse-Settings box will appear (see Fig. 13).

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Advanced-Mouse Emulation

In the Advanced-Mouse settings, you can set the type of mouse you would like the IP Device to emulate.

Note: Belkin recommends that you NOT change the advanced settings unless there is erratic mouse behavior (i.e., if the mouse is making random clicks and jumping arbitrarily around the screen).

To change the mouse-emulation settings:

1.Click . The Mouse-Emulation box will appear (see Fig. 15).

2.Select the type of mouse physically connected to the local console port on the IP Device.

3.In the Max Rate box, choose the maximum mouse-report rate. For Sun Solaris systems, the default rate is 20 in order to support older Sun versions.

4.Click ???OK???.

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3.Click ???Add Predefined???. A list of sequences will appear.

4.Select the desired sequence and click ???OK???. The sequence will appear in the Special-Key-Manager box.

5.Click ???OK???. The sequence will now appear in the Keyboard-Key- Sequence list.

To record a keyboard sequence:

1.In the quick-access toolbar, click .

2.Click ???Add/Remove???. The Special-Key-Manager box will appear.

3.Click ???Record New???. The Add-Special-Key box will appear (see Fig. 17).

4.Assign a name to the key sequence in the Label box.

5.Click ???Start Recording???, then click your mouse cursor on the recording window.

6.Press the desired keys. The keys will appear in the box.

7.Click ???Stop Recording???.

8.Click ???OK??? to complete and save the sequence.

Fig. 17 Add-Special-Key Box

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Fig. 18 Manual Video-Adjust Bar

Auto Video Adjust

To adjust the video automatically:

1.Open Internet Explorer (or similar) in the background.

2.In the quick-access toolbar, click .

3.Select ???Auto video adjust???.

The process will take a few seconds. If the process runs for more than three seconds, there may be an abnormal noise level. Check the video cable and verify that no dynamic-video application is running on the target server???s desktop.

Perform this procedure where necessary for each target server or new screen resolution.

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Using the Remote IP Device

Selecting a Server

The quick-access toolbar allows you to easily select and switch to any server connected to the Switch or daisy-chain configuration.

To connect to a different server:

1. In the quick-access toolbar, click or right-click . A list of connected servers will appear (see Fig. 20). If a serial device is connected to the IP Device, it will also appear on the list.

2.Select the desired server or serial device. The screen of the server or the

serial-device window will appear.

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Restoring Factory Defaults

The ???Restore Factory Settings??? section on page 29 explains how to restore factory settings from the web interface. When you cannot access the system (you have forgotten the user name, IP address, or password), you can restore factory defaults from the IP Device.

To restore factory defaults:

1.Press and hold down the ???Go-Local??? button on the back of the IP Device for five seconds while powering up the IP Device. The IP Device will boot up in safe mode.

2.Wait 30 seconds for the IP Device to reboot.

3.Log in with the default IP address of the unit:

http://192.168.2.155/config

The blank login screen will appear (no background picture).

Note: Do not start the IP address with https.

4.Type in the following default user name and password (case-sensitive), and

click ???Login???. This user name and password only work immediately after the reset procedure described above.

Safe-Mode User Safe-Mode Password

adminSAFEmode

5.From the menu, select ???Restore Factory Settings???. A warning will appear advising you that all device data will be erased.

6.Click ???Restore???. The factory defaults will be restored. When the process finishes, you will be prompted to reboot.

7.Click ???Reboot??? to restart the IP Device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What communication ports does the IP Device use so it can be accessed remotely?

Five ports have to be open to remotely connect to the IP Device. Ports 80 and 443 are used for standard web communication. Three consecutive ports are used to send the remote video. These can be user-defined. By default, ports 900, 901, and 902 are used.

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Troubleshooting

Problem:

The video quality is bad and/or grainy.

Solution:

???Use the quick-access toolbar to refresh the video screen.

???Use the quick-access toolbar and select ???Automated adjust??? under ???Manual video adjust???. Refer to page 39.

Problem:

The video performance and/or mouse performance is slow.

Solution:

???Use the quick-access toolbar to refresh the video screen.

???Use the quick-access toolbar and select ???Automated adjust??? under ???Manual video adjust???. Refer to page 39.

Problem:

I forgot my password. How can I reset the RIPM to factory defaults?

Solution:

???Refer to the ???Restoring Factory Defaults??? section on page 44.

Problem:

I changed the LAN settings to a static IP address, but I cannot get into the web interface through the new IP address.

Solution:

???Make sure you uncheck the ???Enable DHCP??? box.

???Check whether the computer you are using to access the web interface has an IP address in the same domain as the new IP address to which you set your IP Device.

???Refresh your browser or clear your browser???s cache.

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Glossary

KVM: Literally ???Keyboard Video Mouse???, this term refers to technology that allows two or more computers to be controlled by one keyboard, video monitor, and mouse; some switches that use KVM technology enable sharing of other peripherals such as audio speakers, microphones, and printers.

KVM Switch: A device that allows a user to access and control multiple servers from a single console. It has at least one console port and multiple server ports.

MAC: Media Access Control. In computer networking, a MAC address is a unique identifier attached to most forms of networking equipment.

Port: An interface receptor on a server through which you can attach a device or plug in a device cable.

SSL: Secure Sockets Layer. Cryptographic protocols that provide secure communications on the Internet for such things as email and Internet banking.

TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Shorthand for the suite of rules defining the format devices use to communicate over the Internet.

Target Server: The server currently being accessed and controlled by the user from a local or remote console.

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FCC Statement

Declaration of Conformity with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility

We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products:

F1DP101M

to which this declaration relates:

Comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE Declaration of Conformity

We, Belkin International, Inc., declare under our sole responsibility that the products F1DP101M, to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with Emissions Standard EN55022 and with Immunity Standard EN55024, LVP EN61000-3-2, and EN61000-3-3.

ICES

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil num??rique de la classe B est conforme ?? la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty

What this warranty covers.

Belkin International Inc. (???Belkin???) warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship.

What the period of coverage is.

Belkin warrants the Belkin product for two years.

What will we do to correct problems?

Product Warranty.

Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product).

What is not covered by this warranty?

All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin???s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with. The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God (other than lightning) such as flood, earthquake, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program, or system equipment modification or alteration.

Information

How to get service.

To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:

1.Contact Belkin, at 501 W. Walnut St., Compton CA 90220, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information:

a.The part number of the Belkin product.

b.Where you purchased the product.

c.When you purchased the product.

d.Copy of original receipt.

2.Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim.

Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment. The cost, if any, of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser. Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized. Whenever claims are settled, Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have.

How state law relates to the warranty.

THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN. THERE

ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY

LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF

QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,

AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO

THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,

DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS,

BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF

THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

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