User manual IOGEAR GCE250

[. . . ] Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR technology assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document. Package Contents Features System Requirements Introduction Installation Operation Troubleshooting Twisted Pair Wiring Diagram Twisted Pair Pin Assignment Specifications Technical Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Table of Contents: Table of Contents 02 03 04 05 08 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Package Contents This package contains: 1 1 1 2 1 1 PS/2 KVM Extender Local Unit PS/2 KVM Extender Remote Unit Custom KVM Cable Power Adapters User Manual Warranty Registration Card If any items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer. 2 Features Features - Allows remote access of up to 500ft away via CAT5e cables - Auto Signal Compensation (ASC) helps make installation easy, with no need to configure dip switches - Dual console operation - control your system from both the local and remote keyboards, mice, and monitors - Easy to use - push button selection between local and remote consoles - Plug-n-Play - no need to install any software driver - High video resolution - up to 1280 x 1024 - Supports VGA, SVGA, and Multisync monitors - Local monitor supports DDC; DDC2; DDC2B 3 Requirements Consoles: - VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor - PS/2 keyboard - PS/2 mouse Computers: - With PS/2 Type Connectors: VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. [. . . ] Mouse Port The remote PS/2 mouse plugs into this connector. 3. Keyboard Port The remote PS/2 keyboard plugs into this connector. 4. Monitor Port The remote monitor plugs into this connector. 2 3 6 4 5 5. Remote I/O The Category 5 cable that connects to the Local Unit plugs into this connector. 6. Power Jack The cable from the AC Power Adapter plugs into this jack. 7 Installation Setting up the PS/2 KVM Extender System is simply a matter of plugging in the cables: GCE250 Local Unit Front View GCE250 Remote Unit GCE250 Local Unit Rear View 8 Installation Installation 1. Make sure that all the equipment to be connected is powered off. Plug the cables from the local console devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor), into their ports on the Console side of the GCE250 Local Unit. Each port is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate which it is. (This step is optional, you may operate with remote consoles only). Plug the appropriate connectors on the KVM cable supplied with this unit into the CPU side of the GCE250 Local Unit. Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate what it is. Plug the connectors on the other end of the KVM cable into the appropriate ports on the computer (or Console section of the KVM switch). Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate what it is. Plug one end of the Category 5e cable into the I/O port of GCE250's Local Units. Plug one of the power adapters (supplied with this package) into the AC source; then plug the adapter's power cable into the power jack. Plug the other end of the Category 5e cable into the I/O port of GCE250's Remote Units. Plug the cables from the remote console devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor), into their ports on the 9 Installation Console side of the GCE250 Remote Unit. Each port is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself. Plug the second power adapter (supplied with this package) into an AC source at the remote location; plug the adapter's power cable into the power jack. 10 Operation Operation: Once the installation is completed, you can access your computer and KVM switch from either local or remote console. You can select either local or auto by pushing the SELECT button. The auto mode allows either console to take over, and allow the other console to view. The Local and Remote Units each have two LEDs to indicate their operating status, as shown in the tables below: 11 Operation Local Unit: Operating Mode LED Local Local Lights to indicate that the local console is active Auto 1. [. . . ] (500 ft. ) maximum 1024 x 768 AC 9V 300mA (max. ) Plastic . 35 lbs 1. 25" x 4" x 3. 25" 17 Technical Support Please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T. I. L. ) at www. iogear. com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support. Service Support can be reached at IOGEAR® from 8am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday or at the following address: 23 Hubble Drive Irvine, CA 92618 You may also reach us online at www. iogear. com/support 24 hours a day. [. . . ]