User guide

Operating the SmartRack 116 IP Switching System Locally
Using the OSD
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different computers. There are three different access levels – explained in Section
6.2.7 on page 80.
Activating Password Protection
By default, OSD access is not password protected. Only the Administrator can
password-protect the OSD or disable password protection.
To activate password protection:
1. In the General settings window (see Figure 76), navigate to the Secur
ity line.
2. Press the Space bar to toggle between Security On and Off.
The password dialog box appears.
3. Type the Administrator’s password (default is “admin”).
If you forget the Administrator's password, go to www.minicom.com. From the
Support menu, select Smart Switches. There you will find information that
explains how to restore a lost password or reset the switch to its default
settings, including the default password.
4. Press Enter.
The new security status is set.
Changing the OSD Hotkey
By default, pressing Shift, Shift displays the OSD.
You can replace the OSD hotkey Shift, Shift with any of the following:
 Ctrl, Ctrl
 Ctrl, F11
 Print Screen
To change the hotkey:
1. In the General settings window (see Figure 76), navigate to the Ho
tkey line.
2. Press the Space bar to toggle between the available options.
From now on, you can press this new hotkey to display the OSD.