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The terminal interface can be accessed via the serial port for configuration of the 

basic settings of the CABCONS1716I.  While not intended to be a substitute for the 

Web interface, it does allow you to configure similar functions. The menu list below 

describes the options that can be modified through the terminal interface.
NOTE: You must use the W option to confirm and apply any changes made before you 

exit the terminal session.

There are three ways to communicate with the Server Remote Control unit in order to 

control the host computer:
Web interface: The integrated Web server includes a Java-based VNC client. This 

allows easy browser-based remote control.
Native VNC client: There are several third-party software programs that use the 

standard VNC protocol, available in open source and commercial VNC clients.
SSH 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 andth VNC session is encrypted. Each method will be discussed briefly in 

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

Using CABCONS1716I’s web interface requires a browser, with cookies and JavaScript 

enabled. To launch the Java VNC client, login to the Web configuration interface and 

click on the thumbnail of the desktop on the Home menu, or click on the Connect 

button, located in the Main Menu.
You may need to upgrade 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 the Server Remote Control 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, http://www.java.com, is an excellent 

resource to ensure your browser and operating system are updated accordingly.