
17
connected to the channel 2 of the first tier.
7.1.5. Parent Channel Number
The number below the tier number is the channel number of the upper tier,
where the tiered KVM switch is connected. For example, 8 means channel 8 of
the upper-tier KVM switch.
This number is available for the 2nd- and 3rd-tier channels, but unavailable for
the1st tier.
7.1.6. Page Down / Up Indicator
This indicator is available for the16-port KVM switch only. The 16-port KVM
switch displays 16 channels in two pages: the first page shows the first eight
channels, and the second page shows the last eight channels. Therefore, the
Page Down / Up indicator appears to remind users to go to the other page by
pressing the <Page Down> and <Page Up> key.
7.1.7. Function Keys Menu
The following lists the function keys that can be used for operation:
<F1>: Trigger the setup menu
<F2>: Enable the Auto-Scan function
<F3>: Set up the lock and unlock function (available only when the security
function is enabled)
<F4>: Rename the selected channel
<F5>: Set up the security function and user authorization settings
<F6>: Lock the channel (available for the administrator only)
More information regarding these function keys is described in later sections.
7.2. Channel Selection Using the OSD
7.2.1. Select a Channel
Use the <UP arrow> and <DOWN arrow> keys to highlight a channel and then
press <Enter>. A bar showing the channel name appears in the upper-left
corner of the screen.