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Using the Terminal Interface via Serial Port
The terminal interface can be accessed
via the serial port (or through SSH using
the setup command) for configuration of
the basic settings of the IP KVM. While not
intended to be a substitute for the Web
interface, it does allow you to configure
some of the same functions. The menu list
below describes the options that can be
modified through the terminal interface.
Note that you must use the ‘W’ option
to confirm and apply any changes made
before you exit the terminal session.
Accessing the VNC Interface
There are three ways to communicate with the Server Remote Control unit in order to
control the host computer:
• Web interface: The integrated Web server includes a Java-based VNC client. This
allows easy browser-based remote control.
• Native VNC client: There are several third-party software programs that use the
standard VNC protocol, available in open source and commercial VNC clients.
• SSH access: By default, there is a standard SSH server running on port 22 (the
standard SSH port). Once connected via SSH, the VNC traffic is tunneled through
the SSH connection and encrypts the VNC session. Each method will be discussed
briefly in the following section. The type of encryption method or client used is not
critical.
Web Interface
Using the IP KVM web interface requires a browser, with cookies and JavaScript
enabled. To start the Java VNC client, login to the Web configuration interface and click
on the thumbnail of the desktop on the Home menu, or click on the Connect button,
located in the Main Menu.
You may need to upgrade Java support in your browser; however, most modern
browsers come with a version of Java that is compatible with this application. The Java
VNC client makes a connection back to the Server Remote Control unit over port 5900
(by default) or 15900, if encrypted. The encrypted connection is a standard SSL (Secure