Raritan Computer DKX416 - Manual (Page 254)

Ethernet and IP Networking
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Question Answer
Does the Dominion KX
require an external
authentication server to
operate? No. The Dominion KX is a completely self-sufficient device. After
assigning an IP address to the Dominion KX, it is ready to use -
with web browser and authentication capabilities completely
built-in.
Of course, should you desire to use an external authentication
server (such as LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS, etc.), the
Dominion KX allows you to, and will even fail-over to its own
internal authentication should your external authentication server
become unavailable. In this way, the Dominion KX's design
philosophy is optimized to provide ease of installation, complete
independence from any external server, and maximum flexibility.
Can the Dominion KX
be used with CITRIX? The Dominion KX may work with remote access products like
CITRIX if configures appropriately, but Raritan cannot guarantee
it will work with acceptable performance. Customers should
realize that products like CITRIX utilize video redirection
technologies similar in concept to digital KVM switches so that
two KVM over IP technologies are being used simultaneously.
Can the Dominion KX
utilize DHCP? DHCP addressing can be used, however, Raritan recommends
fixed addressing since the DKX is an infrastructure device and can
be accessed and administered more effectively with a fixed IP
address.
I'm having problems
connecting to the
Dominion KX over my
IP network. What could
be the problem? The Dominion KX relies on the customer's LAN/WAN network.
Some possible problems include: 1) Ethernet AutoNegotiation. On
some networks 10/100 autonegotiation does not work properly
and the KX unit must be set to 100MB/full duplex or the
appropriate choice for its network. 2) Duplicate IP Address. If the
IP Address of the KX is the same as another device, network
connectivity may be inconsistent. 3) Port 5000 conflicts. If another
device is using port 5000, the KX default port must be changed (or
the other device must be changed). 4) When changing the IP
Address of a KX or swapping in a new KX, sufficient time must be
allowed for the KX IP and MAC Addresses to be known
throughout the Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks.