Lindy CPU IP Access Switch Plus User Manual
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the CPU
IP Access Switch Plus from LINDY.
This intelligent product delivers
straightforward setup, secure operation
and the ability to fully control one or
more computers from almost anywhere.
Remote control via a network
connection is nothing new and
software-only solutions to facilitate this
are commonplace. However, they all
present two major drawbacks: a) Special
software must be used on all of the
computers involved, especially the host,
and b) if that host ceases to operate, the
remote user is powerless to intervene.
The CPU IP is different and requires
only the remote system(s) to run a small
utility. The host system can run its usual
operating system completely unchanged
and needs only to be connected (via its
keyboard, video and mouse ports) to the
compact CPU IP box.
It is this external connection to the
CPU IP that keeps the remote user in
control. Even in the midst of a system
crash, the remote user can still view the
host’s condition as if sitting next to it.
Additionally, when the power switch
option is employed, a host system can be
remotely rebooted, no matter how badly
it has locked-up.
The CPU IP really starts to excel when
it is hooked to a suitable KVM switch.
Then its robust, secure and adaptable
operation is available across a multitude
of systems.
Note: Throughout this manual the LINDY
CPU IP Access Switch Plus is referred to
simply as the CPU IP.
IP Access Switch Plus from LINDY.
This intelligent product delivers
straightforward setup, secure operation
and the ability to fully control one or
more computers from almost anywhere.
Remote control via a network
connection is nothing new and
software-only solutions to facilitate this
are commonplace. However, they all
present two major drawbacks: a) Special
software must be used on all of the
computers involved, especially the host,
and b) if that host ceases to operate, the
remote user is powerless to intervene.
The CPU IP is different and requires
only the remote system(s) to run a small
utility. The host system can run its usual
operating system completely unchanged
and needs only to be connected (via its
keyboard, video and mouse ports) to the
compact CPU IP box.
It is this external connection to the
CPU IP that keeps the remote user in
control. Even in the midst of a system
crash, the remote user can still view the
host’s condition as if sitting next to it.
Additionally, when the power switch
option is employed, a host system can be
remotely rebooted, no matter how badly
it has locked-up.
The CPU IP really starts to excel when
it is hooked to a suitable KVM switch.
Then its robust, secure and adaptable
operation is available across a multitude
of systems.
Note: Throughout this manual the LINDY
CPU IP Access Switch Plus is referred to
simply as the CPU IP.
KVM switch
OR
IP network/
Internet
Power switch
Modem or ISDN
Modem or ISDN
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IP
Access Switch Plus
One host or many
On its own, the CPU IP provides remote access
to one host computer system. However, when
linked to a suitable KVM switch, the remote
user(s) can easily control a multitude of systems.
to one host computer system. However, when
linked to a suitable KVM switch, the remote
user(s) can easily control a multitude of systems.
Optional power control
CPU IP provides the
opportunity to attach one
or more power switches.
These control the supply
to the host system(s) and
allow the remote user to
hard reset any system that
has suffered a failure.
opportunity to attach one
or more power switches.
These control the supply
to the host system(s) and
allow the remote user to
hard reset any system that
has suffered a failure.
IP network/Internet
The IP port allows direct
connection to an Ethernet-based
local network and from there
onto the wider Internet, as
required.
Alternatively, the robust CPU IP
security system will allow direct
connection to the outside world.
connection to an Ethernet-based
local network and from there
onto the wider Internet, as
required.
Alternatively, the robust CPU IP
security system will allow direct
connection to the outside world.
Local user
The console port allows
control of the system(s) by
a keyboard, video monitor
and mouse connected
directly to the CPU IP.
control of the system(s) by
a keyboard, video monitor
and mouse connected
directly to the CPU IP.
Modem/ISDN port
This port offers a
connection option that
can be used alongside,
or instead of, the IP
network link. It also
offers a backup route
should the network fail.
connection option that
can be used alongside,
or instead of, the IP
network link. It also
offers a backup route
should the network fail.
Four simultaneous remote users
CPU IP can support four remote users at any
one time. All of these may be connected via
the IP network port or one may be linked via
the modem/ISDN channel.
one time. All of these may be connected via
the IP network port or one may be linked via
the modem/ISDN channel.
Main KVM connection