IOGear GCE800W6 User Manual

Installation Guide

Installation

KVM Extender with on board audio

GCE800W6

Part No. M0577

Overview

The GCE800 USB KVM Extender with on board audio allows access to a computer system from a remote console (USB keyboard, mouse, monitor, stereo speakers, and microphone). It is perfect for factory and construction sites, or any type of installation where the console needs to be in a conveniently accessible location, but you want the system equipment to reside in a safe place - away from dust, dirt, and harsh

environmental inuences. The GCE800 also is useful for control and security purposes. Store the system

unit in a secure area at the same time that you put the console in a location that offers convenient access. Recognizing the increased importance of sound in the computing environment, the GCE800 improves on earlier models by incorporating audio capability. Now, audio (stereo microphone and stereo speakers) transmission can be extended to the remote system along with the KVM data.

The GCE800 USB KVM Extender improves on previous designs by using compact Cat 5 cable - the kind commonly used in Ethernet networks which makes for a much neater, more convenient, more reliable data transfer connection. In addition, the GCE800 has a built-in USB port that complies with the USB Mass

Storage specication and supports USB Mass Storage compliant ash drives. Setup is as easy as can be:

simply connect the computer system and local console components to the local GCE800 module, run the Cat 5 cable to the Remote GCE800 module (up to 820 ft) ; and connect the console to the Remote Module.

Note: You can control numerous remote systems from a single console by combining the GCE800 with a KVM switch.

Table of Contents

Overview 3

Package Contents 5

Features 6

System Requirements 7

Hardware Introduction 11

Hardware Setup 15

Installation 17

Operation 19

LED Display 22

OSD Operation 25

OSD Navigation 27

Hotkey Operation 33

Keyboard Emulation 40

The Firmware Upgrade Utility 42

Administrator Password 49

Appendix 50

Specications 55

Troubleshooting 59

User Notice 60

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement CE Statement

Limited Warranty 63

Contact 64

Package Contents

The CE800 Audio KVM Extender package contains:

• 1 CE800L KVM Extender (Local Unit)

• 1 CE800R KVM Extender (Remote Unit)

• 1 Custom KVM 6 ft (1.8 m) Cable

• 2 Power Adapters

• 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable

• 1 Rack Mount Kit

• 1 User Manual

• 1 Quick Start Guide

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.

Features

• Uses Cat 5 ( or better) to connect the Local and Remote Units – up to820 ft (250 meters) apart

• Control your system from either the local or remote consoles

• Pushbutton selection can lock control to either computer

• Built-in USB ports on both units support USB mass storage devices for simple le transfer

• Congurable security requires user name and password to mount USB storage devices

• Supports VGA, SVGA, and multi-sync monitors

• The local unit supports DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B monitors

• High Resolution Video – up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz

• Built-in 8KV ESD protection and 2KV surge protection

• Manually adjustable gain control for distance compensation.

• Supports microphone and powered stereo speakers

• Supports most two button scroll wheel mice

• Up gradable rmware

System Requirements

Consoles ( 1 each per console )

• A VGA, SVGA, or Multi-sync monitor capable of the highest resolution you want to use

• A USB style keyboard

• A USB style mouse

• A Microphone and Stereo Speakers (optional)

Note: If you connect a DDC type monitor to the Local unit, the monitor that connects to the Remote unit must be

able to support the highest video resolution that the DDC monitor can provide

Computers

• A VGA, SVGA or Multi-sync card

• A USB Host Controller and Type A USB Port

• Audio out (optional )

KVM

• VGA / SVGA support

• A USB Host Controller and Type A USB Port

• Hot key or OSD ( On Screen Display) switching

• Audio Support (optional)

Operating Systems

• Windows 2000 and higher

• Redhat 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.0 and higher

• Mandrake 9.0 and higher

• SUSE 8.2 and higher

• FreeBSD 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 and higher

• Netware 6.0 and higher

Cables

For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly recommend that you use the high-quality Custom USB KVM Cable that is provided with this package.

Cat 5 cable is the minimum required to connect the local and remote CE800 units. Cable of a lower standard may result in degraded video signals. For best performance, we strongly recommend at least Cat 5 cable.

CE800L (Local Unit) Front View

Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:

No. Component Description

KVM Port Section This section is made up of a microphone jack, speaker

Audio connections microphone and speakers connect here

USB Port External USB Mass Storage compliant ash drives plug

Operating Mode

Selection Switch

Remote LED

Local LED

jack and KVM (keyboard, video, mouse), data connector.

The cable that links the CE800L to your local KVM console plugs in here. Only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can be

used.

into this port..

Pressing this switch toggles the operating mode between Auto and Local. See Mode Selection, page 11 for details

The Local Unit has two LEDs to indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units (see LED Display, page 12 for details).

Safety Instructions

GCE800R (Remote Unit) Front View

Picture Compensation

LINK

No. Component Description

USB Peripheral Port External USB Mass Storage compliant ash drives plug into this port.

Picture Compensation

Switches

Picture Compensation

LED

Operating Mode Selection Switch

Remote LED The Remote LED indicates the operating status of the Remote unit (see

Link LED Lights to indicate that the CE800R is connected to the CE800L

These switches adjust the picture quality of the remote console. See Picture

Compensation, page 12 for details.

Flashes to indicate that picture quality has been

adjusted. See Picture Compensation, page 12 for details.

Pressing this switch toggles the operating mode between Auto and Remote. See Mode Selection, page 11 for details.

CE800R (Remote Unit):, page 13, for details).

GCE800L / GCE800R Rear View

No. Component Description

Power Jack The cable from the DC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.t

Keyboard and Mouse Ports The console USB keyboards and mice plug into these ports. The ports are

Link Port The Cat 5 cable that connects plugs into this connector.

Firmware Upgrade Port

(CE800L only

Console Audio Jacks The stereo microphone and stereo speakers plug into these connectors. The

Video Port The console monitors plug into these ports.

color coded and marked with an icon to identify themselves.

The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the rmware upgrade data from

the administrator’s computer to the CE800L plugs in here.

ports are color coded and marked with an icon to identify themselves.

Hardware Setup

Before You Begin

Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.

[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to

press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear

together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:

[Ctrl+Alt].

1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.

Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.

Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for example), that comes next. For example, Start Run means to open the Start menu, then

select Run means to Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

Safety

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 51. Please review it before proceeding.

2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

Installation

Setting up the USB KVM Extender System is simply a matter of plugging in the cables. Refer to the

diagram on the next page as you perform the following steps

1. Plug the cables from the local console devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor, microphone and speakers) into their ports on the rear panel of the Local Unit (CE800L). The connectors are color coded and

marked with an icon for identication.

2. Connect the custom KVM cable provided to the KVM port on the CE800L’s front panel.

3. Connect the other end of the KVM cable into the appropriate ports on the computer system (or Console section of the KVM switch). The connectors are color coded and marked with icons for

identication.

4. Connect one end of an ethernet cable to the Link port on the CE800L; then connect the other end to the Link port on the CE800R.

Note: Ethernet cable is not supplied with this package. It requires a separate purchase. The cable length

can be up to 250 m (820’).

5. Connect the cables from the remote console devices to their ports on the rear panel of the remote unit

CE-800L

CE-800R

CE-800L

(CE800R).

6. Connect one of the power adapters (provided) to an AC source; connect the adapter’s power cable to the Power Jack on the CE800L.

7. Connect the other power adapter (provided)to an AC source; connect the adapter’s power cable to the Power Jack on the CE800R.

Operation

Basic Operation

Operating Modes

The CE800 USB KVM Extender utilizes three operating modes: Auto, Local, and Remote, as described in the table below:

Mode

Local

Remote

Auto

Description

Only the local console has complete access.*

Only the remote console has complete access.*

Neither console has keyboard and mouse input control. The rst console to

initiate key board or mouse command assumes control. Following this, if there

is no input for ve seconds, the CE800 reverts to Auto Mode.

Mode Selection

The Operating Mode Selection Switch, located on each unit’s front panel, controls the operating mode of the CE800 USB KVM Extender system.

Pressing the switch toggles the operating mode as follows:

Switch

Local (CE800L) Selection Switch

Remote (CE800R) Selection Switch

Action

Only the local console has keyboard and mouse control the computer

Only the remote console has keyboard and mouse control the computer

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