Instruction manual

Instruction Manual
7
Using the KVM Extender
This section details how to use your KVM extender at both the host and
remote locations.
Using the Host Unit
The Host Unit allows users connected to the Host and Remote units to
share control of devices (hosts, computers, KVM Switches) connected to
it.
The Host Unit has three modes that control which user may access the
system at a given time: Auto (the KVM extender looks for keyboard or
mouse activity from both A and B and automatically accepts input from
the active console), Local (only the user seated at the Host unit can ac-
cess the system), and Remote (only the user at the Remote station can
access the system).
You can use either keyboard shortcuts (if there is a keyboard and mouse
attached) or the mode switch on the top of the Host Unit to control which
user has access to devices connected to the Host unit, by pressing the
button in sequence.
By default, the Host Unit operates in Auto mode, and switches to the next
mode in the sequence each time the switch is pressed as follows:
Having a keyboard and mouse attached to the console ports on the Host
Unit is recommended, since it offers access to a number of extended
features.
LED Indicators
Mode
A Indicator B Indicator
Auto (Auto senses activity) Flashing Flashing
Local (User at Local Unit has exclusive control) On (solid) Off
Remote (User at Remote Unit has exclusive control) Off On (solid)
Auto Local Remote