Rose Electronics Vista Remote 2 - Manual (Page 7)

INTRODUCTION
Vista Remote 2 Installation and Operations Manual 1
System Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vista Remote™ 2 from Rose Electronics for your network access
solutions. This intelligent and innovative product is the result of Rose Electronics commitment
to providing state of the art, economical switching solutions for today’s demanding workplace.
Vista Remote 2, when installed and connected to your network, allows you full access and
control of the connected computers from the built in viewer client or any web browser from
almost anywhere. This flexible and powerful product uses the Real VNC client software that is
designed for very secure, encrypted, and password protected exchange of information between
the computers and the remote viewer. The Vista Remote 2 sets a new standard for an easy
and very secure way to remotely manage The Vista Remote 2 is available in a 4 port or 8 port
model.
The Vista Remote 2 is different in the way it manages remote access to your systems. All of
the computers that will be remotely connected remain completely unchanged and can run their
usual operating system normally. They only need to be connected to the Vista Remote 2 unit.
Being totally operating system independent, a user can remotely connect to different computers
with no problem.
Whatever your remote accessing needs are, the versatility of the Vista Remote 2 from Rose
Electronics can fulfill those needs. It can be installed at any network level and connected to
computers running most operating system.
Installing the Vista Remote 2
consists of:
1. Configuring the unit to be
compatible and accessible
with your network
2. Connecting the unit to a
local KVM station
3. Connecting your computers
to access and
4. Connecting to the network
Once installed and configured
you have full control of the
selected computer provided
your security profile permits it.
The Vista Remote 2 consists of an IP input module and a KVM switch module. Each module
serves a unique purpose in access control and KVM switching control. The IP input module
controls the accessibility, security, and state-of-the-art encryption to the unit. It can be
accessed locally, remotely over your network, or from any workstation connected to the
internet. All access methods require a user ID and password to gain access to the units IP
input module. Access to the units IP input module from any remote user is via any supported
web browser. The Vista Remote 2 is further enhanced by the use of Real VNC that allows for
the creation of ciphered user communications. Additionally, an optional user ID and password
and other set-up parameters can be set-up to gain access and use the KVM switch module.
This additional user ID can be set-up for each user needing access to the KVM switch module.