User manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The CN6000 is a control unit that allows operators to monitor and access their
computers from remote locations using a standard Internet browser or
Windows-based application programs. The CN6000 connects to the Internet,
an Intranet, LAN, or WAN using industry standard Category 5 cable, then uses
a KVM cable to connect to a local KVM switch or server.
Because the CN6000 uses TCP/IP for its communications protocol, the server
or KVM switch it is connected to can be accessed from any computer on the
Net - whether that computer is located down the hall, down the street, or half-
way around the world.
Operators at remote locations connect to the CN6000 via its IP address. Once
a connection has been established and authorization granted, the remote
computer can exchange keyboard, video and mouse signals with the server (or
servers on a KVM switch installation), just as if they were physically present
and working on the equipment directly.
With its advanced security features, the CN6000 is the fastest, most reliable,
most cost effective way to remotely access and manage widely distributed
multiple computer installations.
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