Avocent Single port KVM over IP switch User Manual

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Single port KVM over IP switch

Step 8 (Option)
Connect the type A connector of USB A-B cable to the USB port of the host system, while using
remote mass storage control. USB type A plug of USB A-B cable to the computer.

Step 8
Connect Ethernet and/or modem or both communication ports simultaneously, depending on how you
want to access IP-KVM switch

3.2.1 Ethernet

connection

The rear side of IP-KVM switch provides a RJ-45 connector for Ethernet. The connector is used either
for a 100 Mbps 100BASE-TX connection or for a 10 Mbps 10BASE-T connection. The adapter can
sense the connection speed and will adjust to the appropriate operation mode automatically.

3.2.1.1 10 Mbps Connection

For 10BASE-T Ethernet networks, the Ethernet adapter uses Category 3, 4, 5 or 6 UTP
cable. To establish a 10 Mbps connection, the cable must be connected to a 10BASE-T
hub.
¾ Make sure that the cable is wired appropriately for a standard 10BASE-T adapter.
¾ Align the RJ-45 plug with the notch on the adapter’s connector and insert it into the

adapter’s connector.

3.2.1.2. 100 Mbps Connection

For 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks, IP-KVM switch supports Category 5 or 6 UTP
cabling. To establish a 100 Mbps connection, the cable must be connected to a
100BASE-TX hub.

INTERNET

Modem