Tripp Lite B014-000 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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Wireless Console

Extender

Model #: B014-000

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Table of Contents

Conventions ................................................3

Introduction

Overview..............................................3

Features................................................4

System Requirements ..........................4

Hardware Setup

Front View ..........................................5

Rear View ............................................5

Installation ..........................................6

Getting Started

Wireless Connection............................7

Logging In ..........................................7

Screen Elements ..................................8

Administration

Introduction..........................................9

General ................................................9

Network ............................................10

Access Port ................................10

IP Address..................................10

Log Server..................................11

Security ..............................................11

Filtering......................................12

User Manager ....................................13

Customization ....................................14

Firmware............................................15

The Windows Client

Starting Up ........................................15

Operation ..........................................16

OSD Control Panel ....................16

Keystrokes..................................17

Mouse Synchronization ............17

Hotkeys ......................................19

Configuring the Hotkeys............20

Video Adjustment ......................20

The Java Client

Introduction........................................22

Operation ..........................................22

The Toolbar........................................23

The Log File ..............................................25

Appendix

Specifications ....................................26

Rack Mounting ..................................26

Troubleshooting ................................27

General Operation......................27

Sun Systems ..............................27

The Windows Client ..................27

The Java Client ..........................28

Administrator Login Failure..............28

FCC Radio / TV Interference Notice............29

Limited Warranty ......................................29

Warranty Registration ........................29

Glossary ....................................................30

Package Contents

The complete B014-000 package contains the following components:

• 1 B014-000 Wireless Console Extender

• 1 Custom Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor Combo Cable

• 1 Power Adapter

• 1 CD with Software

• 1 Owner’s Manual

Note: Check to make sure that all the components are present and in good working order. If

anything is missing, or was damaged in shipping, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent damage to the switch or any of the devices that connect to it.

Introduction

Overview

The B014-000 uses the TCP/IP and IEEE 802.11b protocols to allow a user to remotely monitor and access computer/server installations wirelessly. It eliminates the expense of wired networks while providing the user the freedom to move around anywhere in the workplace. The user connects to the B014-000 via the unit's IP address. The B014-000 has advanced security features to ensure only authorized users can connect the B014-000. After a connection has been established and authorization granted, the remote computer can exchange keyboard, video and mouse signals with the attached server or KVM switch just as if they were physically present and working on the equipment directly.

Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

[ ] Indicates keys to be pressed. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys

need to be pressed simultaneously, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].

> Indicates selecting an option on a menu. For example, Start > Run means to open the Start

menu, and then select Run.

 Indicates critical information.

Introduction

The Administrator and Client utilities make the unit installation, maintenance and operation easy. System administrators can handle a multitude of tasks with ease - from installing and running GUI applications, to BIOS level troubleshooting, routine monitoring, concurrent maintenance, system administration, rebooting and even pre-booting functions.

The Administrator Utility is used to configure the system, limit access from remote computers, manage users and maintain the system with firmware and software module updates.

The Log Server records all the events that take place on the B014-000 for the administrator to analyze.

Both a Windows GUI Client and a Java Client are provided for IP connection and login to the unit from anywhere on the net. The client software allows the user to view and control the servers connected to the B014-000. The Java-based client ensures that the B014-000 is platform independent and is able to work with all operating systems.

Once successfully connected and logged in, the user's screen displays whatever is running on the unit that is connected to the B014-000 (whether it is a KVM OSD display, a server's desktop or a running program). The user can then control the system from his console just as if he were there.

Note: If you use more than one B014-000, the units must be at least 1000 ft. apart.

Features

• Wireless remote access of KVM switches or servers (IEEE 802.11b WLAN)

• Advanced security features: password protection; advanced encryption technologies

• High video resolution: up to 1600 x 1200 DDC2B

• Windows GUI and Java based Client software; Java client works with all operating systems.

• Firmware upgradeable via WLAN Ethernet connection.

• Multiple user accounts

System Requirements

• It is recommended that the computers used to access the B014-000 have at least a P III 1 GHz processor and have the screen resolution set to 1024 x 768.

• For the Windows Client, you require DirectX 7.0 or higher installed.

• For the Java Client, you require Sun's Java 2 JRE 1.4 or higher.

• Only non-interlaced video signals at the following resolutions and refresh rates are supported:

Resolution Refresh Rates

640 x 480 60, 70, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120 720 x 400 70, 75 800 x 600 56, 60, 70, 75, 85, 90, 100, 120 1024 x 768 60, 70, 75, 85, 90, 100 1152 x 864 60, 70, 75, 85 1280 x 1024 60, 70, 75 1600 x 1200 60

Hardware Setup

Front View

Reset/FW: Pressing and holding this switch in while powering ON the B014-000 returns the unit to the factory default firmware level. After the B014-000 has been powered ON, pressing and holding this switch in for more than two seconds performs a system reset.*

Tx/Rx: This ORANGE LED indicates that the B014-000 is connected to a wired LAN (via the computer or KVM switch it is connected to).

Link LED: This LED flashes GREEN to indicate that a Client program has accessed the device.

Power LED: This LED illuminates when the B014-000 is powered up and ready to operate.

WLAN: This LED blinks ORANGE when a wireless station is connected to the B014-000

and is transmitting/receiving data.

WLAN Reset: Press and release this switch to perform a B014-000 reset. Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the B014-000 to its WLAN factory default settings.*

* Use thin object such as a paper clip to push this switch which is recessed in the case.

Rear View

Antenna

KVM Port: The supplied cable links the B014-000 to the server or KVM switch plugs from

here.

Local Console Port Section: The local administrator's keyboard, monitor, and mouse plug in here. The administrator can use this console to access the server (or KVM switch) connected to the B014-000.

Power Jack: The power adapter cable plugs in here.

Installation

1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting have been turned off. Disconnect the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.

2. Ensure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded.

The following identifies the correct steps to be followed during installation (also see diagram below):

1. Plug the local administrator's keyboard, mouse and monitor into the Console Ports.

2. Use the cable provided with this package to connect the B014-000's KVM Port to the Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports of the server or KVM switch that you are installing.

3. Plug the power cord into the Power Socket in the unit and the adapter into a surge suppressor.

4. Power up your server or KVM installation.

Note: If you are connecting to a KVM switch, power up your KVM installation according to the instructions that came with its Owner’s Manual.

Hardware Setup

Getting Started

Wireless Connection

The B014-000 has a default IP address of 192.168.1.101 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Be sure to configure your computer's wireless card for a corresponding IP address. The valid address ranges are:

192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.89; and 192.168.102 ~ 192.168.1.255

Note: Addresses 192.168.1.90 to 192.168.1.100 cannot be used as they are reserved for system

diagnostics.

Logging In

The operation of the B014-000 is browser based. To begin, open your browser and specify the B014-000's IP address and web page name in the browser's URL location bar. For example:

192.168.1.101/test.htm

Note: You must include a forward slash and the B014-000's web page name (in the example

above, the web page name is test.htm). If you don't know the page name, get it from the B014-000 administrator.

The B014-000 login page appears:

Provide a valid Username and Password, then Click Login to continue.

When you have successfully logged in, the Main Screen appears:

Note: 1. All screen displays in this manual are for example purposes. The actual may vary

slightly in appearance and wording.

2. If you are the administrator logging in for first time, use the default Username: administrator; and the default Password: password. For security purposes, it is imperative that you remove these and set a unique Username and Password with the appropriate permissions (see User Manager, p. 13).

3. If an invalid login is entered, the following message will appear: Invalid Username or Password. Please try again. If message is displayed, attempt to log in again being careful to use the Username and Password.

Screen Elements

Except for the Logout icon, the icons arranged horizontally across the top of the page are the administration utilities. They are used to configure the B014-000 for operation. Your ability to make configuration changes depends on the permissions associated with your login information (see User Manager, p. 13).

Note: Be sure to click the Logout icon when you end your session.

The functions of each of the buttons in the bar are described in the table below:

Icon Purpose

Apply Saves without implementing any changes made in the administration

dialog boxes (see the Administration chapter).The changes only go into effect when you enable Reset on exit (see p. 14 for details) and log out.

Windows Client Allows users to connect to the B014-000 using Windows software, and

to remotely control the connected server (or servers via a KVM switch).

Java Client For platform independence, the Java Client allows users with Java

installed to connect to the B014-000 and to remotely control the connected server (or servers via a KVM switch).

Log All the events that take place on the B014-000 are recorded in a log file

(see Network p. 10 for details). Clicking this icon displays the contents of the log file.

Getting Started

Administration

Introduction

The administration utilities, represented by the icons located across the top of the B014-000 web page, are used to configure the B014-000 for operation.

As you make your configuration changes, click the Apply button at the left of the web page to save the changes in the B014-000's configuration file. To have the changes actually take effect, you have to put a check in the Reset on Exit box (see Customization, p. 14), and log out.

Note: 1. If you don't have Configuration privileges (see User Manager, p. 13), the

Administration configuration dialogs are available for viewing only. All input fields are disabled, and cannot be changed.

2. All screen displays in this chapter are for example purposes. The actual screens that are displayed may vary slightly in appearance and wording.

General

The General panel displays three items of information about the B014-000's status. This is the same information that appears after you successfully log in from a browser:

An explanation of each of the fields is given in the table below:

Device Name To make it easier to manage installations with more than one B014-000,

each can be given a name. To assign a name, key in one here (15 characters max.).

MAC Address The B014-000's MAC Address displays here.

Firmware Version Indicates the B014-000's current firmware version level.

Note: New versions of the B014-000's firmware can be downloaded from our website as they

become available, (see p. 14 for details).

Administration

Network

The Network dialog is used to specify the B014-000's network environment.

The page is divided into three panels: Access Port; IP Address; and Log Server.

Access Port

If a firewall is being used, the Administrator can specify the port numbers that the firewall will allow (and set the firewall accordingly). Users must specify the port number as part of the IP address when they log in to the B014-000. If an invalid port number (or no port number) is specified, the B014-000 will not be found.

Note: If there is no firewall (on an Intranet, for example), it doesn't matter what these numbers

are set to, since they have no effect.

An explanation of the fields is given in the table below:

Program This is the port number that must be specified when connecting from the

Administrator and Windows Client software programs. Valid entries are from 1024 - 60,000. The default is 9000.

Java This is the port number used for Java Client connections. Valid entries are

from 0 - 65535. The default is 9002.

IP Address

The B014-000 uses a fixed IP Address. The default address is 192.168.1.101.

You can however assign it a different address by keying a new address into the IP address field. The valid address ranges are:

192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.89; and 192.168.102 ~ 192.168.1.255

Note: Addresses 192.168.1.90 to 192.168.1.100 cannot be used. They are reserved for system

diagnostics.

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