Lightwave Communications USB-Wizard User Manual

USB WIZARD

8 User USB-Switch

INSTALLATION / USER GUIDE

MAN035 Rev Date 5/6/2003

Zaubzerstrasse 11 - 81677 Munich - Germany

Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone]

www.lightwave.de

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is one (1) year from the date of purchase. Please contact Lightwave
Communications at [phone] or [e-mail] for information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return
authorization number is required for all repairs/returns.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2003 by Lightwave Communications. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written consent of Lightwave Communications, Zaubzerstrasse 11 • D-81677 Munich - Germany

CHANGES

The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Lightwave Communications reserves the
right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................1

Available Options.........................................................................................................................................................1

Types of User Input Devices Supported...................................................................................................................... 1

MATERIALS ....................................................................................................................................................................1

Materials supplied with this kit .....................................................................................................................................1

Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED.......................................................................................................................1

DEFINITIONS..................................................................................................................................................................2

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................3

INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................................................4

Power-Up Sequence....................................................................................................................................................6

Limitations....................................................................................................................................................................6

CASCADING ...................................................................................................................................................................7

Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

Cascaded Installation ..................................................................................................................................................7

Limitations....................................................................................................................................................................8

USING THE USB Wizard KVM SWITCH........................................................................................................................9

Front Panel Control......................................................................................................................................................9

Keyboard Control.........................................................................................................................................................9

MODES OF OPERATION ...............................................................................................................................................9

Basic Command Mode ................................................................................................................................................9

OSD CONTROL............................................................................................................................................................10

Security Option ..........................................................................................................................................................10

Enabling the Security Feature ...................................................................................................................................10

User Login Mode .......................................................................................................................................................11

ADDITIONAL MODES AVAILABLE WITH SECURITY ................................................................................................11

Administration Mode..................................................................................................................................................11

Administrator Password.............................................................................................................................................12

User Name List..........................................................................................................................................................12

System Access List....................................................................................................................................................13

USER ACCESS FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................13

OSD Command Mode ...............................................................................................................................................13

Scan Mode.................................................................................................................................................................15

Normal Mode .............................................................................................................................................................15

Edit Mode...................................................................................................................................................................15

Search Mode .............................................................................................................................................................16

Maintenance Mode ....................................................................................................................................................16

Help Mode .................................................................................................................................................................17

KEYBOARD FEATURES ..............................................................................................................................................18

Keyboard-To-Computer Translation..........................................................................................................................18

Translation Capabilities .............................................................................................................................................18

Translation Tables .....................................................................................................................................................18

HOW TO DISABLE OPERATING MODES...................................................................................................................20

Configuring The Jumper Block ..................................................................................................................................21

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................................22

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1- Connect a VGA multi-scan monitor .................................................................................................................4

Figure 2- Connect the device(s)......................................................................................................................................4

Figure 3- Connect the AC adapter ..................................................................................................................................5

Figure 4- Connect each CPU ..........................................................................................................................................5

Figure 5- Compatible and incompatible device combinations......................................................................................... 6

Figure 6- Connections for Cascading.............................................................................................................................. 7

Figure 7- Master-to-Slave Device Cable Connections....................................................................................................8

Figure 8- Administrator Login screen............................................................................................................................10

Figure 9- User Login screen..........................................................................................................................................11

Figure 10- Administration Mode menu..........................................................................................................................11

Figure 11- Administrator Password screen...................................................................................................................12

Figure 12- User Name List screen ................................................................................................................................12

Figure 13- System Access List screen..........................................................................................................................13

Figure 14- Command Mode screen ..............................................................................................................................13

Figure 15- More Command Mode Features..................................................................................................................14

Figure 16- Edit Mode screen.........................................................................................................................................15

Figure 17- Search Mode screen....................................................................................................................................16

Figure 18- Maintenance Mode screen ..........................................................................................................................16

Figure 19- Keyboard Layouts........................................................................................................................................19

Figure 20- Location of the jumpers block......................................................................................................................20

Figure 21- Remove the philips-head screws.................................................................................................................20

Figure 22- Get access to jumper block .........................................................................................................................21

Figure 23- Configure the jumper block..........................................................................................................................21

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

The Lightwave Communication USB-Wizard USB KVM switch allows access to any Windows, MAC, or
SUN USB CPUs from one monitor, USB keyboard and USB mouse (up to 8 CPUs as a single switch or 64 CPUs when
cascaded). Internal microprocessor circuitry allows all USB CPUs to be booted simultaneously without keyboard error. Port
selection is accomplished by front panel push buttons or commands typed on the keyboard. Port lights & status LEDs
continuously update on the front panel.

Available Options

 Switch models are available in 60 or 50 Hz, and 110 or 220V.
 On Screen Display (OSD) Control feature will superimpose operating menus directly onto the monitor for security

administration and control.

Types of User Input Devices Supported:

 USB keyboard with Windows layout
 USB keyboard with SUN layout
 USB keyboard with MAC layout
 USB Mouse - (up to 3 buttons)
 USB IntelliMouse (scrollwheel)
 USB Hub

 Mouse-trak trackball
 Logitech Cordless Elite Duo keyboard and mouse
 Crystal Vision keyboard with touchpad
 Gyration keyboard/mouse
 Lightwave Communications USB-PS/2 Adapter
 Lightwave Communications USB-SUN Adapter

Types of CPUs Supported:

Any USB CPU supporting USB version 1.0 or above including:

 USB WINxx
 USB MAC
 USB SUN

MATERIALS

Materials supplied with this kit:

 USB Wizard (8 ports) USB KVM Switch
 120VAC/5VDC AC Adapter

Materials Not supplied but REQUIRED:

A USBVEXT-xx-MM cable for each USB CPU being connected to the switch must be used for monitor, keyboard and mouse

interface.

where:

xx is the length of the cable in feet
MM indicates male-to-male connector

Cables can be purchased from Lightwave Communicatins by calling [phone]

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DEFINITIONS

DEFINITIONS

• USB Composite
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• USB Hub

• CPU

• Input Device

• System

A USB device that contains multiple endpoints each representing input devices that cannot be separated
(i.e. a keyboard with a built-in mouse)
A USB device that allows one or more USB input devices to plug in to the USB. The hub has exactly one
upstream port with one or more downstream ports which input devices connect to
Enclosure that contains the operating system and processor (i.e. Sun with SPARCstation5, Windows 95
with Pentium II)
Keyboard or Mouse
One or more CPUs connected to one or more switches controlled by one or more input devices

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1. Power Switch- to power up or power down the USB Wizard USB KVM switch

2. Mode Status LEDs- for visual indication of switch operating mode

3. CPU Status LEDs- for visual indication of connection between the user and a specific CPU.

4. CPU Select Switches- push to manually switch to a specific CPU or change the switch operating mode

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5. Dipswitches- for configuring cascaded switches

6. Daisy In/Out - for attaching interface cables (REXT-SR-xx) between slave switches and the master switch

7. VIDEO-x- 15HD female connectors- for connecting video cables from CPUs

8. MONITOR- 15HD female connector- for connection of the user video monitor

9. 5VDC- connection jack for the AC adapter

10. CPU x- USB type B female connector-for connection of USB device cable from CPU(s)

11. DEVICES- USB type A female connector- for connection of user USB device(s)

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

1. It is not necessary to turn the CPUs or monitors OFF during this installation.

2. Connect the cable from a VGA multi-scan monitor to the 15HD connector labeled “MONITOR” on the USB Wizard
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3. Connect the male USB type A connector on the keyboard cable to either one of the two USB type A female connectors
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4. Connect the mal e USB type A connector on the mouse cable to the remaining USB type A female connector labeled
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