Accessing Connected Devices > Connecting to Servers Remotely Through WMI

Connecting to Servers Remotely Through WMI
KVM/netPlus administrators who are logging into the WMI to perform KVM/netPlus configuration can use any browser (such as Internet Explorer 5.5 or above, Netscape 6.0 or above, Mozilla, or Firefox).
See WMI Login Screen for a description of the ways authorized users can connect to servers from the WMI.
To Connect to Servers Through The WMI’s “Connect To Server” Form
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The Port Connection form appears.
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A list similar to the list in the following graphic appears.
See Determining the Connection Type and its Supported Functionality for a description of each type of connection method and what happens once connected.
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The system may launch one or two browser windows: the AlterPath Viewer and the Access Window for KVM connections, or an ActiveX viewer for RDP connections. See Server Connections: What You See for a description of each window.
Note: The first time the system invokes the AlterPath Viewer, it prompts you to accept a security certificate. Click Accept.
To Connect to a KVM Port Through the WMI Login Screen
This procedure assumes that the KVM/netPlus administrator has enabled direct logins to KVM ports.
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Enter the IP address of the KVM/netPlus alone or the IP address of the KVM/netPlus followed by the KVM port number (in the required format) in the address field of a browser.
The required format for entering a KVM port number in the URL is:
IP_address /login.asp?portname=portnumber
where IP_address is the IP address of the KVM/netPlus and portnumber is the portnumber or alias assigned to the KVM port.
Note: Check with the administrator who configured the basic network parameters on the KVM/netPlus, for help finding the IP address and the “admin” password, if needed. Also if needed, see an example of the proper format for entering the port number in Login Screen: Direct Logins Enabled, IP Address and Port Entered.
The WMI login screen appears. If you entered a KVM port ID in the URL, the “port field” is filled in with the port ID you entered.
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For future connections to that port, you can click on the bookmark or item in favorites list to easily bring up the WMI login screen again with the port number filled in.
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If the WMI Access “Connect to Server” form appears, you are finished logging in.
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For administrators, if a dialog box prompts you to verify whether you want to proceed by logging the other admin out or by cancelling your login attempt, click the appropriate radio button and then click Apply.
Note: Only one admin can be logged in at a time.

Accessing Connected Devices > Connecting to Servers Remotely Through WMI