Minicom Advanced Systems RJ-45 - Manual (Page 8)

SMART IP LINK
Reset button
The Reset button resets the IP Link.
Serial port
The Serial port is used as follows:
• Serial pass-through via Telnet
• Serial output for external modem dial-in connection
• Initial configuration
• External power option
Ethernet port
Connects the IP Link to an Ethernet network.
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Pre-installation instructions
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners and other machines that
are likely to generate electrical noise. Switch off the computer and disconnect the
keyboard monitor and mouse.
Connecting the IP Link to the host computer/KVM switch
Connect the host computer / KVM switch to the IP Link as follows:
1. Connect the connectors of one end of the 3 in 1 CPU cable to the
Computer/Switch KVM ports of the IP Link.
2. Connect the connectors of other end of the 3 in 1 CPU cable to the KVM ports of
the host computer / KVM switch.
3. Connect the power cord and Ethernet or modem connection.
4. You can connect a local KVM console to the IP Link and work on the host
computer. Figure 4 and Figure 5 illustrate the connections to a computer and
KVM switch respectively.
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