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Operating the VGA KVM over IP
Conguring Unicast Mode
The term unicast is used to describe a conguration where information is sent from one
point to another point. It is possible to have multiple Sender and Receiver units connected
in a system. However, in unicast mode a Sender unit can communicate with only one
Receiver unit at a time. In unicast mode, the VGA KVM over IP functions similar to a VGA
KVM switcher.
The illustration, below, shows 3 Sender units (S1, S2, and S3) and 2 Receiver units
(R1 and R2) on a network, operating in unicast mode. The video channels are notated
in blue.
Figure 2.1 - Unicast mode: A Sender unit can communicate with only one Receiver unit at
a time.
1. Access the Web interface for each Sender and Receiver unit that will be using unicast
mode. In this example, we will start with Receiver unit R1.
2. Click the Network tab.
NOTE: The VGA KVM over IP Sender and Receiver units shipped
from the factory in unicast mode.
LAN
Receiver unit
Receiver unit
VGA Out
VGA Out
Sender unit
Sender unit
Sender unit
VGA In
VGA In
VGA In
R
1
R
2
S
2
S
3
S
1
2
1
5
1
2
TIP: In unicast mode, the VGA KVM over IP behaves as a VGA
KVM Switcher.
Unicast and Multicast Modes