Avocent KVM over IP switch User Manual

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Step 7
Double-check all of the connections. You can check the color of keyboard and mouse connector to
make sure the keyboard and mouse cables go to the correct ports.

Step 8
Repeat step 5 to 7 for the remainder of the computers.

Step 9

Connect the Ethernet and/or modem, ISDN, depending how you want to access PS/2 IP-KVM switch.

The rear side of PS/2 IP-KVM switch provides a RJ-45 connector for Ethernet. The connector is used
either for a 100 Mbps 100BASE-TX connection or for a 10 Mbps 10BASE-T connection. The adapter
can sense the connection speed and will adjust to the appropriate operation mode automatically.

10 Mbps Connection

For 10BASE-T Ethernet networks, the Fast Ethernet adapter uses Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP
cable. To establish a 10 Mbps connection, the cable must be connected to a 10BASE-T
hub.
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Make sure that the cable is wired appropriately for a standard 10BASE-T adapter.

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Align the RJ-45 plug with the notch on the adapter’s connector and insert it into the

adapter’s connector.

100 Mbps Connection

For 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks, PS/2 IP-KVM switch supports Category 5 UTP
cabling. To establish a 100 Mbps connection, the cable must be connected to a
100BASE-TX hub.
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Make sure that the cable is wired appropriately for a standard 100BASE-TX adapter.

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Align the RJ-45 plug with the notch on the adapter’s connector and insert it into the adapter’s

connector.

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