ServerLink Extend Cat5 Installation Instructions Manual

Summary of Extend Cat5

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    Table of contents ■ introduction ............................................................ 1 ■ key features........................................................... 2 ■ specifications......................................................... 3 ■ packing checklist ...................................

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    1 ------------------------ introduction the serverlink extend cat5 kvm extender consists of a local computer unit and a remote station unit that can be used to locate a keyboard/monitor/mouse set up to 150 meters away from a computer or kvm switch using an inexpensive category 5 utp (unshielded twis...

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    2 ------------------------ key features connects the local computer unit and remote station unit via category 5 utp cable remotely locates the keyboard, mouse and monitor up to 150m from a computer supports ps/2 video compensation can be adjusted by hotkey to ensure the optimum signal quality for an...

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    3 ------------------------ specifications ps/2 model slx-202p connections cat5/cat5e/cat6 – rj45 female minidin6, female x 2 hdb15 female x 1 remote station unit console connectors local pc hdb15 female x 1 minidin6, female x 2 hdb15 female x 1 local computer unit local console connectors pc hdb15 f...

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    4 ------------------------ packing checklist z serverlink extend cat5 kvm extender remote station unit x 1 z serverlink extend cat5 kvm extender local computer unit x 1 z power adapter – 9v dc, 600ma x 1 z user manual x 1 z foot pad x 2 sets z kvm cable x 2 (lks-02h) note: use of power supply • not ...

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    5 ------------------------ product description figure 3: indication and connection.

  • Page 8: Connection Pattern

    6 ---------------------- installation connection pattern figure 4: connection pattern of serverlink extend cat5 kvm extender • a keyboard, mouse and monitor must be connected to the remote station unit. • you do need to connect a computer to the remote station unit. • optional power supply is requir...

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    7 ------------------------ video compensation before operating, video compensation should be conducted. Hotkeys are used to adjust the equalization on the remote unit to achieve optimum video signal for various cable lengths. There are five segments of cat 5 cable lengths can be chosen from. To achi...

  • Page 10: Remote Station Unit

    8 ------------------------ led indicators the leds on the serverlink extend cat5 kvm extender show the latest status which indicates the linking, communication, and control situation between local computer unit and remote station unit. Remote station unit led status control description remote: off, ...

  • Page 11: Local Computer Unit

    9 local computer unit led status control description remote: off, local: on local computer unit controls its local pc. In this mode, the remote station unit cannot take control of the local computer unit remotely. Remote: on, local: off remote station unit is remotely taking control of the local com...

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    10 ----------------- push button: switch to the control status the button on the panel of local computer unit and remote station unit respectively, can be pushed (switched) in sequence to select the operation modes. Button on remote station unit the button on the panel of remote station unit can be ...

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    11 button on local computer unit there are three modes that can be chosen, the sequence is as follows: auto → loc → com(remote) auto: • in this mode, the remote and local leds are flashing alternately. • the system is now waiting to be controlled by either local computer unit or remote station unit....

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    12 ----------------- hotkeys control hotkey commands are short keyboard sequences to select a computer, to activate computer scan, and so forth. The serverlink extend cat5 kvm extender is always interpreting keystrokes for hotkeys. A hotkey sequence starts with two left ctrl keystrokes followed by o...

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    13 -------------- remote station unit hotkeys control table 5: hotkey control for remote station unit beeps corresponding to video compensation ctrl + ctrl + e + f11 beep sounds utp cable length 1 beep 0 〜100 feet (0〜30 meters) 2 beeps 100 〜200 feet (30〜60 meters) 3 beeps 200 〜300 feet (60〜90 meters...

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    14 --------- local computer unit hotkeys control table 6: hotkey control for local computer unit z mouse resynchronization: when the mouse can not work normally, conduct this function and make it synchronized with your system. Hotkey commands function description ctrl + ctrl + t i toggle switch sele...

  • Page 17: Cable Requirements

    15 ----------------- appendixes cable requirements the cable use to connect the local computer unit and remote station unit can be either category 5, category 5e or category 6 terminated with rj45 connectors. These are purchased separately. This cable is not provided with the standard package becaus...

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    16 the above diagram shows the rj45 connector of a cat5/cat5e/cat6 cable with its metal contacts facing up. Limited warranty in no event shall the direct vendor's liability for direct or indirect, special, incidential or consequential damages, loss of profit, loss of business, or financial loss whic...