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This option defines how the DKVM-IP8 switch reacts to small changes in the video input signal.
A large filter setting needs less network traffic and leads to a faster video display, but small
changes in some display regions may not be recognized immediately.
A small filter displays all changes instantly but may lead to a constant amount of network traffic
even if the display content is not really changing (depending on the quality of the video input
signal). All in all the default setting should be suitable for most situations.
• Force Composite Sync (Required for Sun Computers)
When connecting the device directly to rather old Sun computer (with composite sync
as the video output, it may be possible that DKVM-IP8 don’t recognize the composite sync
automatically. To support signal transmission from a Sun machine, enable
this option. If not enabled the picture of the remote conso le will not be visible.
To set the options, click on the button “Apply” .
6.5Network
6.5.1 Network
The Network Settings panel as shown in Figure 6-19 allows changing network related
parameters. Each parameter will be explained below. Once applied the new network settings
will immediately come into effect.
Figure 6-19. Network Settings (Part 1)
Warning: The initial IP configuration is usually done directly at the host system using the
special procedure described in Table 4-1.
Warning: Changing the network settings of the DKVM-IP8 switch might result in losing
connection to it. In case you change the settings remotely make sure that all the values
are correct and you still have an option to access the DKVM-IP8 switch.
IP auto configuration
With this option you can control if the DKVM-IP8 switch should fetch its network settings from a
DHCP or BOOTP server. For DHCP, select “dhcp” , and for BOOTP select “bootp” accordingl y. If
you choose “none” then IP auto configuration is disabled.
IP address