Changing The Standard Mode Of The Service Port - G&D DVIMUX2-DL-PS/2 Installationanleitung Und Betriebsanleitung

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Changing the standard mode of the Service port

The Service port of the KVM switch can be used both for operating the setup menu
and for switching the channels with a serial device.
IMPORTANT: Depending on the purpose of use, the KVM extender distinguishes
between the modes listed below.
The Setup Menu mode is enabled in the default settings of the KVM switch. In this
mode, the Setup Menu is immediately displayed in the terminal emulator after a ses-
sion is established with the KVM switch.
If you primarily use the Service port for switching the active channel via a serial device,
it is recommendable to enable the
ADVICE: The activated mode when starting the KVM extender can be changed
anytime during operation:
 By entering the »
 By entering the »
How to choose the mode which is to be enabled when booting the KVM exten-
der:
1. Use the terminal emulator to establish a connection to the KVM switch.
If the setup menu is not displayed, the Switch mode of the service port is
enabled. Enter »
2. Use the Arrow
3. Press the Space
Setup Menu
Switch
4. Press the
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Switch
« command, the KVM switch changes to the
#!
« command, the KVM switch changes to the
!
« to switch to the setup menu.
#!
or Arrow keys to select the
key (repeatedly) to choose between the following options:
 enables Setup Menu mode when starting KVM extender
 enables Switch mode when starting KVM extender
key to save your settings.
mode.
Service RS232 Startup Mode
mode.
Setup menu
mode
Switch
entry.