Frequently Asked Questions

What does KVM stand for?

What is the default (factory Set) CyberView OSD password?

What happens if I have changed the default password and it is misplaced?

Does the CyberView unit have an independent method to switch off the LCD panel?

Does the CyberView unit use an external power supply?

Is the CyberView unit supplied with all the required 19" mounting hardware?

Is the CyberView available with S video or NTSC video input?

Is the CyberView available with foreign language keyboards?

Is the CyberView unit available with high Brightness TFT LCD screens?

What is a KVM Switch?

What are the benefits of using KVM Switches?

What are some typical applications where KVM is beneficial?

What does OSD stand for?

Do I need to install software to use KVM switches?

What is Hot Key Switching?

Can Austin Hughes KVM switches be controlled using Hot Keys?

Can I name my individual servers using Austin Hughes OSD?

What is port emulation?

What type of cable do I use to connect a KVM Switch?

What is a 3 in 1 KVM cable?

What is the maximum distance between the server / computer and the KVM switch?

If I am using the Sun platform can you convert from PS2 to USB?

What is a KVM Extender?

What are the benefits of using a KVM extender?

What will happen on a KVM extender if I exceed the 500ft Cat5 distance?

Will Austin Hughes KVM extenders work with Cat6 cabling?

What does KVM stand for? TOP

Keyboard, Video, Mous

What is the default (factory Set) CyberView OSD password? TOP

00000000 (8 Zero's

What happens if I have changed the default password and it is misplaced? TOP

Contact your point of sale or Authorized Austin Hughes Channel Partner alternatively raise a support ticket through this sit

Does the CyberView unit have an independent method to switch off the LCD panel? TOP

Yes, the CyberView unit has a membrane key on the LCD panel for this purpose

Does the CyberView unit use an external power supply? TOP

Yes - the CyberView unit uses a switch able AC 110 / 220 12V 5 Amp external power supply, in the unlikely event of failure replacement does not invalidate warranty as changing it does not require a skilled technician or removal of the CyberView covers

Is the CyberView unit supplied with all the required 19" mounting hardware? TOP

The unit is shipped complete with a 19" mounting ki

Is the CyberView available with S video or NTSC video input? TOP

Yes - when the CyberView unit is not configured for use with a KVM switch the unit can be supplied with either video inpu

Is the CyberView available with foreign language keyboards? TOP

Yes - the CyberView units are available with most language keyboards, please see the products section of this site for me informatio

Is the CyberView unit available with high Brightness TFT LCD screens? TOP

Yes - the CyberView unit can be supplied with High Brightness LCD panel

What is a KVM Switch? TOP

A KVM switch is a unit that allows multiple computers to be controlled from one LCD, Keyboard and Mouse. You can manage anywhere from 2 computers to hundreds using a KVM switc

What are the benefits of using KVM Switches? TOP

Using a KVM switch has many benefits and savings, hardware costs, energy consumption, physical space, security etc. By using KVM switches you will create a controlled efficient, secure network environmen

What are some typical applications where KVM is beneficial? TOP

The most common uses of KVM switches are in Server or Data Centers, KVM switches are also widely used in the broadcast marke

What does OSD stand for? TOP

On Screen Display, this is a graphical representation displayed on the LCD that allows a user to select and configure the KVM switch options, alternatively the OSD allows users to switch using hot keys via the keyboar

Do I need to install software to use KVM switches? TOP

No - Austin Hughes KVM switches are hardware solutions that interact only with your peripherals and the computer ports that they connect t

What is Hot Key Switching? TOP

Hot key switching allows a user to switch between computers without actually pressing a membrane button the switch itself, this is particularly relevant when you are using a KVM extender i.e. you are not located in the same room or building as the KVM switc

Can Austin Hughes KVM switches be controlled using Hot Keys? TOP

Yes, for a screen shot example download a CyberView User Manual and see page 1

Can I name my individual servers using Austin Hughes OSD? TOP

Yes - you can name each server to a max of 16 character

What is port emulation? TOP

Port emulation is very important in KVM switches; port emulation ensures that the computer still thinks that the mouse is connected to the computer. If you have a KVM switch without port emulation the computer may think that the mouse is unplugge

What type of cable do I use to connect a KVM Switch? TOP

Use an Austin Hughes 3 in 1 KVM Cable - CA-6, CA-10 or a CA-15f

What is a 3 in 1 KVM cable? TOP

Austin Hughes range of CA cables combine the keyboard and mouse cable into one KVM cable, this provides excellent physical cable management and reduces cos

What is the maximum distance between the server / computer and the KVM switch? TOP

Using Austin Hughes high quality 3 in 1 cable you can have 15ft between the server and KVM switch, if longer distances are required use an Austin Hughes KVM extender CV10

If I am using the Sun platform can you convert from PS2 to USB? TOP

Yes - use Austin Hughes Sun 31 - Sun / iMac USB to PS2 adapto

What is a KVM Extender? TOP

An Austin Hughes KVM extender (example CV101) allows you to send the keyboard, monitor and mouse signal over a 500ft (152m) distance using Cat5 cabl

What are the benefits of using a KVM extender? TOP

Austin Hughes KVM extender solutions allow you to place a remote computer in a secure, clean environment anywhere outside your server room up to a distance of 500ft (152m). Using an extender in conjunction with a KVM switch you can then access your servers remotel

What will happen on a KVM extender if I exceed the 500ft Cat5 distance? TOP

Austin Hughes KVM extenders are designed to operate at a maximum of 500ft, if you exceed this distance then you could expect to see a degradation of the video quality and or loss of the mouse signal - you will not harm the Austin Hughes extenders by using a longer Cat5 cabl

Will Austin Hughes KVM extenders work with Cat6 cabling? TOP

Yes - Austin Hughes KVM extenders will work with Cat6 UTP cablin

 
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