Avocent DSR - Configuring the DSR Switch; Setting up the Built-In Web Server; Setting up the Dsview 3 Software; Connecting to the On-Board Web Interface through a Firewall

4. Connect the serial IQ module power supply to a grounded AC wall outlet. Power up your
serial device. See Configuring the serial IQ module on page 109 for more information.
Configuring the DSR Switch
Once all mechanical connections have been made, you will need to configure the switch for
use in the overall switching system. This can be accomplished in three ways.
To configure the DSR switch using the console interface:
See Chapter 2 on page 91 for detailed instructions.
To configure the DSR switch using the DSView 3 software:
See the DSView 3 Installer/User Guide for detailed instructions.
To configure the DSR switch using the OSCAR
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graphical user interface:
See Configuring network settings on page 33 for detailed instructions on using the OSCAR
interface to configure initial network setup.
Setting up the built-in web server
You can access the DSR switch via an embedded web server that handles most day-to-day
switching tasks. Before using the web server to access the switch, first specify an IP address
through the SETUP, CONSOLE or 10101 port on the back panel of the switch. See Chapter 2
on page 68 for detailed instructions on using the on-board web interface for switching.
Setting up the DSView 3 software
See the DSView 3 Installer/User Guide, or refer to the DSView 3 software online help.
Connecting to the on-board web interface through a firewall
For DSR switch installations that use the on-board web interface for access, four ports must be
opened in a firewall if outside access is desired.
Table 2.2: TCP Ports and Functions for the DSR Switch On-Board Web Interface
TCP Port
Number
Function
80 Used for the initial downloading of the Avocent Video Viewer (for downloading the Java applet)
443 Used by the web browser interface for managing the DSR switch and launching KVM sessions
2068
Transmission of KVM session data (mouse & keyboard) or transmission of video on x030 and
x035 model DSR switches
8192 Transmission of KVM session data (video) except for x030 and x035 model DSR switches
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