How to KVM Server/Computer using Portable Laptop Console - IOGEAR Crash Cart Adapter

How to KVM Server/Computer using Portable Laptop Console - IOGEAR Crash Cart Adapter

System Requirements

  1. A laptop with a USB Type A Port
  2. Server/Computer with a VGA and USB Type A Port
Note
IOGEAR'S crash cart adapter only controls the target system through a direct cable connection. The crash cart adapter cannot be used to control two standalone PCs, as it provide a one-to-one direct KVM console access. 

Overview

  1. USB Type A Connector
  2. VGA Connector
  3. USB Mini B Port

Hardware Installation

  1. Connect the USB Mini-B cable to the adapter.



  2. Connect the bonded VGA and USB connector from the adapter to the target Server/Computer.


  3. Connect the USB Type-A cable to your laptop.

Operation

Connecting to Target Server/Computer

  1. After the adapter is connected between the target Server/Computer and Laptop, a new Removable Disk USB drive window will popup with the list of files or you can find the same in the file explorer.



    If the Removable Disk does not appear, please check the cable connection between the adapter, connected laptop, target Server/Computer

  2. Double click WinClient.exe to open the executable file.
  3. When WinClient opens, it will search for the target computer and will open a remote desktop window once connection is established.


Remote Desktop Toolbar

WinClient interface provides a convenient remote desktop toolbar which is hidden at top center of the remote desktop window. Drag mouse over the top center to open the toolbar.
  1. Screen Capture
  2. Video Capture
  3. Video Sync
  4. On-Screen Keyboard
  5. Mouse Pointer*
  6. Zoom
  7. Settings

Note: If mouse pointer appear to stuck in the remote desktop window, press [F4][F5] from the laptop keyboard to show local cursor.


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