Iogear GCE800W6 User Manual

1 GCE800W6Part No. M0577InstallationInstallation GuideKVM Extender with on board audio

1011 No. Component Description 1KVM Port Section This section is made up of a microphone jack, speakerjack and KVM (keyboard, video, mouse), data

1011GCE800R (Remote Unit) Front ViewSafety InstructionsPicture CompensationLINK512643

1213 No. Component Description 1USB Peripheral Port External USB Mass Storage compliant ash drives plug into this port. 2Picture Compensation

1213GCE800L / GCE800R Rear View512643

14 No. Component Description 1Power Jack The cable from the DC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.t 2Keyboard and Mouse Ports The console USB k

15Before You BeginConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.[ ] Indicates keys you sh

1617Safety 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 51. Please review it before proceeding.

1617Setting up the USB KVM Extender System is simply a matter of plugging in the cables. Refer to the diagram on the next page as you perform the foll

19185. Connect the cables from the remote console devices to their ports on the rear panel of the remote unit (CE800R).6. Connect one of the power a

19Basic OperationOperating ModesThe CE800 USB KVM Extender utilizes three operating modes: Auto, Local, and Remote, as described in the table below:Op

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2021Mode SelectionThe Operating Mode Selection Switch, located on each unit’s front panel, controls the operating mode of the CE800 USB KVM Extender s

2021When the system is in Local Mode, the Remote unit’s selection switch is inactive. Pressing it has no effect – the Remote operator cannot take over

2223LED DisplayThe GCE800 Local and Remote Units have front panel LEDs to indicate their operating status, as shown in the table below:GCE800L (Local

2223GCE800R (Remote Unit): LED Status Indication RemoteOn Remote Mode is in effect. The Remote console has input control. Off Local Mode is in eff

2425USB Mass StorageBoth the CE800L and the CE800R have a built-in USB port that complies with the USB Mass Storage specication and supports USB Mass

2425OSD OperationOverviewThe CE800 USB KVM Extender provides a convenient menu driven On Screen Display (OSD) to handle its conguration parameters. A

26272. Key in a valid username and password, then press [Enter].Note: If this is the rst time that the OSD is being run, or if the password function

2627OSD NavigationThe following principles govern the way you navigate through the OSD:To dismiss the menu, and deactivate the OSD, Click the X at the

2829Administrator CongurationThe administer conguration settings are listed below:SettingFunctionThis function is used to set Usernames and Password

2829SettingFunction HOTKEY COM-MAND MODEEnables / Disables the Hotkey Command function. If the hotkey combinations conict with programs running on

3OverviewThe GCE800 USB KVM Extender with on board audio allows access to a computer system from a remote console (USB keyboard, mouse, monitor, stere

3031SettingFunction1You must be logged on as Administrator to restore factory defaults. To reset a forgotten Administrator password see page 50* SPC s

3031User CongurationThe CE800 USB KVM Extender supports up to four user accounts in addition to the administrator. When users invoke the OSD, they ge

3233The conguration settings that users are allowed to make are explained in the table below:SettingFunction CHANGE PASSWORDUsers can use this f

3233Hotkey OperationIn addition to the OSD, the administrator and users can also use hotkey combinations to congure a number of the CE800 USB KVM Ext

3435When Hotkey Mode is active:• The Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs ash in succession to indicate so. They stop ashing and revert to normal status

3435To switch to the alternate hotkey invocation set, do the following:1. Invoke HKM (see page 19)2. Press and release the H key The hotkey invocat

3637Note: 1. This procedure is a toggle between the two methods. To revert back to the original [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] method, invoke HKM, then

3637Keyboard Operating PlatformThe CE800’s default conguration is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform. If you have a Mac or a Sun on your

3839Note: 1. The brackets indicate the keys you should press. Simply press the indicated keys - do not type the brackets.2. After completin

3839Hotkey Summary Table[Num Lock] + [–] or[Ctrl] + [F12][H] Toggles between the default ([Num Lock] [–]) and alternate ([Ctrl] [F12]) Hotkey i

45Table of ContentsOverview 3Package Contents 5Features 6System Requirements 7Hardware Introduction 11Hardware Setup 15Installation 17Operation 19LED

4041Keyboard EmulationMac KeyboardThe PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are l

4041Sun KeyboardThe PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunct

4243The Firmware Upgrade UtilityThe Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the Exte

42433. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the most recent), and download it to your computer.4. Use the Firmware

44455. Make sure both units are connected by the Cat 5 cable, then plug in the Remote unit’s power adapter.6. Press and hold the Local unit’s Select

4445The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears:Note: The screens shown in this section are for reference only. The wording and layout of the

46473. Click Next to continue. The Firmware Up grade Utility main screen appears:The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices

46475. After you have made your device selection(s),Click Next to perform the upgrade.If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares t

4849Upgrade SucceededAfter the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful:Click Finish to close the Firmw

4849Administrator PasswordIf you are unable to perform an administrator login can clear the login information from the local unit with the following p

45Package ContentsThe CE800 Audio KVM Extender package contains:• 1 CE800L KVM Extender (Local Unit)• 1 CE800R KVM Extender (Remote Unit)• 1 Cus

5051General SafetyRead all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.• Do not

5051• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. • Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped ov

5253• If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualied service personnel for repair. The

5253Rack Mounting• Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extend to the oor, and that the full w

5455Phillips hex headM3 X 8Phillips hex headM3 X 8

5455Computer Con nections1N/A ConnectorsConsole KB 1 x USB Type A Female (White)Video1 x HDB - 15 Female (Blue)Mouse1 x USB Type A Female (White)S

5657 Computer Connections F/W Upgrade 1x 4-conductor 3.5 mm jackPower 1 x DC Jack (Black)Unit to Unit (Link) 1 x RJ-45 (Black) Switches Access Se

5657 Environment Operating Temp. 0-50o CStorage Temp. -20-50oHumidity 0-80% RH Physical PropertiesHousing MetalWeight .50 kg 4

5859Twisted Pair wiring diagram PAIR 3PAIR 2 PAIR 1 PA IR 41W-OW-G GBI W-BI W-Br BrO234 56 78JACK POSITIONST568BAT&T 258ATwisted Pair pin assignme

5859TroubleshootingProblemNo videoPoor video qualityActionMake sure that all cables are securely plugged into their sockets.The video quality can be i

67Features• Uses Cat 5 ( or better) to connect the Local and Remote Units – up to820 ft (250 meters) apart• Control your system from either the loca

6061User NoticeAll information, documentation, and specications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notication by the manuf

6061Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement15.21You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the part responsibl

6263THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:1. this device may not cause interferenc

6263Limited WarrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM

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67System RequirementsConsoles ( 1 each per console )• A VGA, SVGA, or Multi-sync monitor capable of the highest resolution you want to use• A USB s

89Operating SystemsCables For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly recommend that you use the high-quality Cus-tom USB KVM

89CE800L (Local Unit) Front ViewSupported operating systems are shown in the table, below:25143