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the serial interface of the DKVM-IP8 switch .
Logically, connecting to the DKVM-IP8 switch using a telephone line means nothing else than
building up a dedicated point-to-point connection from your console computer to the DKVM-IP8
switch. In other words, the DKVM-IP8 switch acts as an Internet Service
Provider (ISP) to which you can dial in. The connection is established using the Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP). Before you connect to the DKVM-IP8 switch, make sure to configure your
console computer accordingly. For instance, on Windows based operating systems you can
configure a dial-up network connection, which defaults to the right settings like PPP.
The Modem Settings panel allows you to configure the remote access to the DKVM-IP8 switch
using a modem. The meaning of each parameter will be described below. The modem
settings are part of the serial settings panel.
Serial line speed
The speed the DKVM-IP8 switch is communicating with the modem. Most of all modems
available today will support the default value of 115200 bps. In case you are using an old modem
and discovering problems try to lower th is speed.
Modem Init String
The initialization string used by the DKVM-IP8 switch to initialize the modem. The default value
will work with all modern standard modems directly connected to a telephone line. In case you
have a special modem or the modem is connected to a local telephone switch that requires a
special dial sequence in order to establish a connection to the public telephone network, you
can change this setting by giving a new string. Refer to the modem's manual about the AT
command syntax.
Modem server IP address
This IP address will be assigned to the DKVM-IP8 switch itself during the PPP handshake. Since
it is a point-to-point IP connection virtually every IP address is possible but you must make sure,
it is not interfering with the IP settings of the DKVM-IP8 switch and your console computer. The
default value will work in most cases.
Modem client IP address
This IP address will be assigned to your console computer during the PPP handshake. Since it is
a point-to-point IP connection virtually every IP address is possible but you must make sure, it is
not interfering with the IP settings of the DKVM-IP8 switch and your console computer. The
default value will work in most cases.
Passthrough access to serial port via Telnet
Using this option, it is possible to connect an arbitrary device to the serial port and access
it (assuming it provides terminal support) via Telnet. Select the appropriate options for the serial
port and use the Telnet Console, or a standard Telnet client to connect to the DKVM-IP8 switch .
IPM 220-L (Inline Power Module)
This is an optionally available external module to switch power of a single system by putting it in
the power supply line of the controlled system.