Raritan Computer Security Camera - Manual (Page 2)

III. Connect to Network; Attach Servers to be Remotely Accessed
In this step, connect IP-Reach to the network; and attach the server(s) or KVM switch(es) which you wish to access remotely.
V. Establish a Connection
Immediately upon launching the Raritan Remote Client (RRC), IP-Reach will request your user credentials. (See your IP-Reach
User Manual for user account administration). Login with the default username and password (“admin”/“raritan”). You will
immediately be connected to your IP-Reach unit. Use the RRC Navigator, found on the left-hand side of the RRC window, to
select and connect to a port.
VI. Maximize IP-Reach Performance
IP-Reach’s dynamic video compression algorithms maintain usability under varying bandwidth constraints. Unlike competitive
solutions, IP-Reach optimizes its output for not just LAN utilization, but also via the WAN and dial-up. By adjusting color depth
and limiting video output, IP-Reach offers the optimal balance between video quality and system responsiveness in any
bandwidth constraint. Familiarize yourself with the following configurable parameters to adjust performance options even further.
Local User Console [Optional]
“KVM OUT” PORT(S) ALLOW DIRECT ANALOG
ACCESS TO SERVER OR KVM SWITCH ATTACHED
TO CORRESPONDING “KVM IN” PORT(S)
To AC
Power Outlet
To LAN / WAN
Standard
Straight-Thru
Ethernet Cable
Included Cable
(p/n CCP20)
To Server / KVM Switch
CONNECT THE INCLUDED CCP20 CABLE FROM
“KVM IN” PORT(S) TO THE KVM CONSOLE OF SERVER
OR KVM SWITCH TO BE ACCESSED REMOTELY
1 2 3 4
1. Attach the included AC power cord to
IP-Reach, and into an AC power outlet.
2. [Optional] The KVM Out port(s) provide
transparent, pass-thru output of the KVM
console(s) connected to IP-Reach.
Connect a PS/2 keyboard, mouse, and
multisync monitor to the KVM Out port(s) if
you wish to have local, direct analog access
to the server(s) or KVM switch(es) to be
connected to IP-Reach.
3. Connect the DB25 end of an included
CCP20 cable, to the KVM In Port(s) found
on the back panel IP-Reach.
Connect the other end of the CCP
cable, to corresponding PS/2 keyboard,
mouse, and VGA video ports of the KVM
switch(es) or server(s) to which you wish to
provide remote, network access.
4. Connect a standard Ethernet cable from
the IP-Reach network port, to your net-
worked switch / hub / router.
5. After checking to ensure all connections
are secure, power IP-Reach ON; bootup
requires approximately 30-45 seconds.
NOTE: You may also attach a serial
modem to the IP-Reach dedicated modem
port, for network-independent telephone
access.
IV. Launch Raritan Remote Client (RRC)
IP-Reach provides secure web-browser access to connected KVM switch(es) or server(s) from any Windows-based
computer. This enables convenient remote access to your server(s) without the burden of having software on-hand.
1. Log into any Windows-based computer
with network access to IP-Reach.
2. If you are using Windows NT, 2000,
or XP, ensure that you are not a “restricted”
user.
3. Launch Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Ensure that your Internet Explorer security
settings allow the download and execution
of ActiveX controls.
NOTE: The Windows default security
setting, “Medium”, will suffice.
4. In the text field found on the Internet Explorer “Address” bar, type in the IP address you
assigned to IP-Reach in Step II-6. Press [ENTER] to load and launch the web access client.
Double-click on a port to
establish control over the
server or KVM switch
attached to that port.
The RRC Navigator displays
any known Raritan networked
appliances in a single view. The RRC Toolbar provides single-click
access to RRC’s most frequently
utilized features.
Users with Administrator
privileges may modify IP-
Reach configuration settings
remotely.
Once connected to
a port, keystrokes
and video signals
are transmitted in
real-time — exactly
as if you were situat-
ed locally.
Remotely access VT100
serial consoles connected to
the “Serial IN” port of
IP-Reach. The RRC Status Bar
provides real-time
information on con-
nection parameters.
Color Calibration
Some video cards output non-standard signal levels. Therefore, to optimize transmitted
color for accuracy, perform a color calibration upon inital setup:
1. On the remote server desktop that you are controlling with IP-Reach, ensure that a solid
white color covers approximately 15% or more of the screen. One simple way to accomplish
this is to open the Notepad application and maximize its window size:
2. On the RRC menu bar, select “Video” > “Calibrate Color” to perform the color calibration.
Click on “Synchronize Mouse” to converge
the mouse pointers displayed.
Video Smoothing
Setting the video smoothing level too high
could cause IP-Reach to refrain from cor-
rectly transmitting color gradations.
On the menu bar, select “Connection” >
“Properties” to adjust the Smoothing level to
an appropriate setting for your environment.
Noise Filter
All video graphics cards generate electrical
noise that cannot be seen by the naked eye
when displayed on a monitor. IP-Reach
reduces the bandwidth it consumes by
intelligently ignoring extraneous signal
noise.
Setting the noise filter too high can
cause IP-Reach to refrain from correctly
transmitting screen changes.
On the menu bar, select “Video” >
“Video Settings” to adjust the Noise Filter
level to an appropriate setting for your
environment.