Accessing the vnc interface, Web interface – StarTech.com SV1115IPEXT User Manual

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If you changed the status of the Ethernet Bridging feature, you will
also need to power the SV1115IPEXT on and off again to enable your
changes.

Accessing the VNC Interface

There are three ways to communicate with the Server Remote Control
unit in order to control the host computer:

Web interface:

The integrated Web server includes a Java-based

VNC client. This allows easy browser-based remote control.
Native VNC client:

There are several third-party software programs

that use the standard VNC protocol, available in open source and
commercial VNC clients.
SSH access:

By default, there is a standard SSH server running on

port 22 (the standard SSH port). Once connected via SSH, the VNC
traffic is tunneled through the SSH connection and encrypts the
VNC session. Each method will be discussed briefly in the following
section. The type of encryption method or client used is not critical.

Web Interface

Using SV1115IPEXT’s web interface requires a browser, with cookies
and JavaScript enabled. To start the Java VNC client, login to the Web
configuration interface and click on the thumbnail of the desktop on the
Home menu, or click on the Connect button, located in the Main Menu.
You may need to upgrade Java support in your browser; however,
most modern browsers come with a version of Java that is compatible
with this application. The Java VNC client makes a connection back to
the Server Remote Control unit over port 5900 (by default) or 15900,
if encrypted. The encrypted connection is a standard SSL (Secure
Socket Layer) encrypted link that encrypts all data from the session,
including the actual video pictures.
Because Java is considered a “safe” programming language, the Java
VNC client has some limitations. Certain special keystrokes cannot be
sent, such as “Scroll Lock” on the keyboard.

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