Iogear GCS1772 Bedienungsanleitung

MiniView™2/4-Port Multi-Function USB 2.0 KVM SwitchUser Manual (GCS1772 / GCS1774)®

Back View1. Ethernet portConnect CAT 5 LAN cables to these ports.2. Console Audio jackThe cables from your microphone and speakers plugin here. Each

USB KVM Cable5. Console portYour USB keyboard, USB mouse, and VGA monitorplug here.6. CPUThe cables included with the KVM switch plug intohere and the

Before you Begin1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connectingup has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of anycomput

Step 3Plug one of the included KVM cables to the CPU portStep 4Plug the other end of the KVM cable to the respectiveports on the computer that is part

of the Ethernet ports on the switch, and plugnetwork cables to each of your computer’sEthernet portsStep 8Plug the power adapter cable into the switch

INTRODUCTIONHot PluggingThe GCS1772/GCS1774 supports USB hot plugging– components can be removed and added back intothe installation by unplugging the

Port SwitchingThere are two ways to access the computers in yourKVM setup:· Manual switching – pressing the push-buttonson the unit’s front panel· Hot

Hotkey OperationThe GCS1772/GCS1774 provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient tocontrol and configure your KVM inst

Port SwitchingNote: The n stands for the computer’s Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4). Replace the n with the appropriate PortID when entering hotkey co

17 Hotkey OperationAuto ScanningNote:• While Auto Scan is active, ordinary keyboardand mouse functions are suspended – onlyAuto Scan mode compliant ke

Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich KVM with USB peripheral sharing, audio, and built-inEthernet switch. You can save money and spa

1918Hotkey OperationInvoking Hotkey ModeFor all Hotkey operations, you must use the numberkeypad on the right side of your keyboard.To Invoke Hotkey M

19To invoke Hotkey Mode (MAC keyboards):1. Press and hold the Clear key2. Press and release the Minus key3. Release the Clear key within one half seco

20Hotkey OperationNote:• If using the [Num Lock], [-] combination is notoptimal, you may reprogram the KVM to use analternate key combination (see nex

21Change Hotkey Mode Invocation KeysIn case the default Hotkey Mode invocation keys(Num Lock and Minus [-]) are not optimal in yoursetup, you may chan

22Hotkey OperationSet Keyboard Operating PlatformThe GCS1772/GCS1774 default port configuration isfor a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform. If

23Hotkey OperationUSB ResetIf the USB loses focus and needs to be reset, do thefollowing:1. Invoke Hotkey Mode2. Press and release F5 function keyHotk

24Hotkey OperationRestore Default SettingsTo reset the GCS1772/GCS1774 to its factory defaultsettings, do the following:1. Invoke Hotkey Mode2. Press

25Hotkey OperationMAC Keyboard EmulationThe PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard canemulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. Theemulation mappings

26Hotkey OperationSun Keyboard EmulationThe PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard canemulate the functions of the Sun keyboard. Theemulation mappings

Ethernet Switch27Ethernet switchThis section of the manual explains the capabilities ofthe built-in switch and where it fits in your Network.Essential

Table of Contents02030405061013152527293738404142Package ContentsOverviewFeaturesSystem RequirementsIntroductionInstallationBasic OperationHotkey Oper

Ethernet Switch28As you can see from the picture, your Cable/DSL lineconnects to your router’s WAN port; network cablefrom any of the router’s LAN por

29The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process forupgrading the KVM switch’s firmware. To run the

30Shut down the computers on your MiniView™installation and make sure you have set the KVM infirmware upgrade mode as instructed under sectionHotkey o

31To upgrade your firmware: Run the downloaded Firmware UpgradePackage file - either by double-clicking the fileicon, or by opening a command line

3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware UpgradeUtility main screen appears:The Utility inspects your installation. All the devicescapable of being upg

4. As you select a device in the list, its descrip-tion appears in the Device Description panel.33The Firmware Upgrade Utility

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

As the Upgrade proceeds status messagesappear in the Status Messages panel, and theprogress toward completion is shown on theProgress bar.After the up

If the upgrade failed to complete successfully adialog box appears asking if you want to retry. ClickYes to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Failed

If the upgrade failed to complete successfully adialog box appears asking if you want to retry. ClickYes to retry. If you click No, the Upgrade Failed

2Package ContentsThis package contains:1 x GCS1772 or GCS1774 KVM Switch2 x Custom 6’ KVM cables (for GCS1772)4 x Custom 6’ KVM cables (for GCS1774)1

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3OverviewIOGEAR’s Symphony multi-function KVM Switch represents the new wave in KVM technology. The GCS1774allows you to control four computers usi

4Features• Multi-function USB KVM switch integrates a USB 2.0 hub, Ethernet switch, and Audio• Controls multiple computers with a single VGA monitor,

5System RequirementsConsole• VGA or SVGA monitor• USB mouse• USB keyboardComputer• VGA or SVGA port• USB port for keyboard/mouse cable• USB 2.0

Front View2. Ports LEDsThe Ports LEDs are built into the port selectionswitches. The upper ones are the KVM port LEDs; thelower ones are the USB LEDs

• Lights BRIGHT ORANGE to indicate that thecomputer attached to its corresponding port isthe one that has the KVM focus (Selected)• Flashes to indicat