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Chapter 4: Advanced Operations 37
Chapter 4: Advanced Operations
Multiuser Operation
The AutoView 424 switch provides advanced features that go beyond those
available in the standard AutoView Commander. Primarily, it offers the benefit
of adding a LongView receiver to provide for an extended access user that
may be located up to 500 feet away from the AutoView 424. As an extended
access user, you have all the capabilities of the local user and can access any
computer attached to the AutoView 424 system just as if sitting in front of it.
Within the base unit, there are two ways to utilize the multiuser capabilities
of the AutoView 424. You can access computers independently or share access
with the other user.
Independent vs. Shared Connections
Connection Type Behavior
Independent Connection Both users have keyboard and mouse control when they are
accessing separate channels on the primary unit.
Shared Connection One user has keyboard and mouse control for a specifi c
channel; the remaining user can only view that channel. The
second user cannot take control of the peripherals until the
fi rst user stops all keyboard and mouse activity.
Single Switch Access Examples
Figure 4.1: Independent Access
User 1 is accessing server 24. User 2 wants to
access any of the other servers on the primary unit.
Behavior: Any keyboard stroke or mouse click
by User 2 will be passed to the currently
selected server.
Figure 4.2: Shared Access
User 1 is accessing server 24. User 2 wants to
access server 24.
Behavior: Activities of User 1 can be monitored
but only one user can enter data through the
keyboard or mouse at any given time. When
User 1 stops all activity, User 2 can then take
control of the server.
User 1 User 2
Primary Unit
10 4 22 24
Primary Unit
User 1 User 2
10 4 22 24