Introduction – Lindy Switch User Manual
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Access Switch Plus
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the LINDY IP Access 
Switch Plus - DVI Audio (LINDY KVM IP 
for short). This intelligent product delivers 
straightforward setup, secure operation 
and the ability to fully control one or more 
computers from almost anywhere.
Remote control via a network connection is 
nothing new and software-only solutions to 
facilitate this are commonplace. However, 
they all present two major drawbacks: a) 
Special software must be used on all of the 
computers involved, especially the host, and 
b) if that host ceases to operate, the remote 
user is powerless to intervene.
The LINDY KVM IP is different and requires 
only the remote system(s) to run a small 
utility. The host system can run its usual 
operating system completely unchanged 
and needs only to be connected (via its 
keyboard, video and mouse ports) to the 
compact LINDY KVM IP box. 
It is this external connection to the LINDY 
KVM IP that keeps the remote user in 
control. Even in the midst of a system crash, 
the remote user can still view the host’s 
condition as if sitting next to it. Additionally, 
when the power switch option is employed, 
a host system can be remotely rebooted, no 
matter how badly it has locked-up.
Digital audio is supported across the IP links, 
as are digital and analogue video signals. 
The Virtual Media feature allows remote 
administrators to easily transfer upgrade 
files to any host computer.
LINDY KVM IP really starts to excel when it 
is hooked to a suitable KVMA switch. Then 
its robust, secure and adaptable operation 
is available across up to 128 separate host 
systems.
Main KVM connection
IP network/Internet
The IP port allows direct connection to 
an Ethernet-based local network and 
from there onto the wider Internet.
Alternatively, the robust LINDY KVM 
IP security system will allow direct 
connection to the outside world. 
Virtual Media feature
Allows an authorised remote user to 
transfer files and folders to a host 
computer, such that they appear as 
though presented locally on removable 
media (as would a memory stick, CD-
ROM or floppy). Via the IP/modem link, 
the remote user can then control the 
host and make use of the transferred 
files and folders. An indispensible 
feature when remotely upgrading or 
patching distant host systems. 
One host or many
On its own, the LINDY KVM IP 
provides remote access to one host 
computer. However, when linked to 
a suitable KVMA switch, the remote 
user(s) can easily control up to 128 
separate host computer.
Optional power control
LINDY KVM IP provides 
the opportunity to attach 
one or more power 
switches. These control 
the supply to the host 
system(s) and allow the 
remote user to hard reset 
any host computer that 
has suffered a failure. 
Audio over IP
Full stereo audio is 
supported both locally 
and remotely via the 
IP/modem links.
Dual formats for flexibility
The LINDY KVM IP supports both DVI 
digital and analog video types. It also 
accepts PS/2 or USB-style keyboard and 
mouse connections. 
Local user console
The console port allows control of the 
system(s) by a keyboard, video monitor 
and mouse connected directly to the 
LINDY KVM IP. 
Modem/ISDN port
This port offers a 
connection option that 
can be used alongside, 
or instead of, the IP 
network link. It also 
offers a backup route 
should the network fail. 
Four simultaneous remote users
LINDY KVM IP can support four 
remote users at any one time. All of 
these may be connected via the IP 
network port or one may be linked 
via the modem/ISDN channel. 
