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Making a Direct Connection for Network Configuration
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AlterPath KVM/net Installation, Administration, and User’s Guide
5. Connect the RJ-45 connector on other end of the cable to a KVM port on
the KVM/net.
6. Repeat Step 1. through Step 5. for all computers to be connected to the
KVM ports.
7. If any user is using a PC with Windows XP server pack 2 installed and
Internet Explorer 5 or 6 to remotely administer a connected server, make
sure the procedure under “Required Security Settings For Internet
Explorer” on page 109 has been done on the PC.
sure the procedure under “Required Security Settings For Internet
Explorer” on page 109 has been done on the PC.
8. If this is a first-time installation, go to “Making a Direct Connection for
Making a Direct Connection for Network
Configuration
Configuration
The system administrator must specify basic network settings on the KVM/
net before administrators can connect to and manage the unit and the
connected devices through a browser. To prepare to perform necessary basic
network configuration, make a direct connection to the KVM/net by doing
one of the following:
net before administrators can connect to and manage the unit and the
connected devices through a browser. To prepare to perform necessary basic
network configuration, make a direct connection to the KVM/net by doing
one of the following:
•
Connect a terminal or computer to the
CONSOLE
port.
•
Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the keyboard, monitor, and
mouse connectors on the KVM/net.
mouse connectors on the KVM/net.
See “Enabling Access to the Web Manager without Making a Direct
Connection” on page 101, if desired, for other procedures that require
advanced system administration expertise.
Connection” on page 101, if desired, for other procedures that require
advanced system administration expertise.
T
To Connect to the Console Port
Perform the following steps to connect a computer to the console port of the
KVM/net. This procedure assumes that you know how to use a terminal
emulation program.
KVM/net. This procedure assumes that you know how to use a terminal
emulation program.