Connection Properties

The dynamic video compression algorithms maintain KVM console usability under varying bandwidth constraints. The devices optimize KVM output not only for LAN use, but also for WAN use. These devices can also control color depth and limit video output, offering an optimal balance between video quality and system responsiveness for any bandwidth.

The parameters in the Properties dialog can be optimized to suit your needs for different operating environments. Connection properties are saved across subsequent connections to generation 2 devices once they are set and saved.

Note: VKC for the KX II-101 uses an icon set that differs from the icon set used in VKC for other Dominion KX products. See VKC Toolbar for the KX II-101 for additional information.

To set the connection properties:

1. Choose Connection > Properties or click the Connection Properties button in the toolbar. The Properties dialog appears.

   

   Note: KX II-101 does not support 1G Ethernet.

   Note: VKC for the KX II-101 uses an icon set that differs from the icon set used in VKC for other Dominion KX products. See VKC Toolbar for the KX II-101 for additional information.

2. Choose the Connection Speed from the drop-down list. The device can automatically detect available bandwidth and not limit bandwidth use. However, you can also adjust this usage according to bandwidth limitations.
   • Auto
   • 1G Ethernet
   • 100 Mb Ethernet
   • 10 Mb Ethernet
   • 1.5 Mb (MAX DSL/T1)
   • 1 Mb (Fast DSL/T1)
   • 512 Kb (Medium DSL/T1)
   • 384 Kb (Slow DSL/T1)
   • 256 Kb (Cable)
   • 128 Kb (Dual ISDN)
   • 56 kb (ISP Modem)
   • 33 kb (Fast Modem)
   • 24 kb (Slow Modem)

   Note that these settings are an optimization for specific conditions rather than an exact speed. The client and server always attempt to deliver video as quickly as possible on the network regardless of the current network speed and encoding setting. But the system will be most responsive when the settings match the real world environment.

3. Choose the Color Depth from the drop-down list. The device can dynamically adapt the color depth transmitted to remote users in order to maximize usability in all bandwidths.
   • 15-bit RGB Color
   • 8-bit RGB Color
   • 4-bit Color
   • 4-bit Gray
   • 3-bit Gray
   • 2-bit Gray
   • Black and White

     Important: For most administrative tasks (server monitoring, reconfiguring, and so on), the full 24-bit or 32-bit color spectrum made available by most modern video graphics cards is not necessary. Attempting to transmit such high color depths wastes network bandwidth.

4. Use the slider to select the desired level of Smoothing (15-bit color mode only). The level of smoothing determines how aggressively to blend screen regions with small color variation into a single smooth color. Smoothing improves the appearance of target video by reducing displayed video noise.
5. Click OK to set these properties.