Belkin Secure KVM and KM products adhere to the NIAP PP4.0 standard and leave the factory configured to the strictest guidelines. An Administrator Configuration Terminal is available in the KVM / KM products for system administrators, allowing system auditing and customizations to suit your installation or user needs.
IMPORTANT: When logging in to the Administrator Configuration Terminal, you communicate directly with the KVM / KM, with the text output sent to the computer. To access the Administrator Configuration Terminal, a keyboard must be connected directly to the keyboard input port on the KVM / KM. You cannot use a keyboard connected to the computer or built into a laptop.
How to log into the Administration Configuration Terminal
It is not necessary for a display to be connected to your KVM to access the Administrator Configuration Terminal. As long as a display is connected to the computer you are accessing through the KVM / KM, you will be able to access the Terminal.
1. Connect a keyboard and mouse directly to your KVM / KM. Connect one USB cable from the KVM / KM host port to your computer. Power ON both the KVM / KM and your computer.
2. Select the KVM channel for the computer you want to use. The KVM defaults to channel 1 upon power-up, but any port can be used.
NOTE: Any port can be used to change the KVM / KM, but some settings are per-port. These settings will be outlined in their own support articles.
3. Open a text editor application on your computer. We recommend Microsoft® Notepad for Windows®-based computers, but any text editor will work. This will be used for the Terminal output from your KVM / KM.
4. Using the keyboard connected to the KVM / KM, press and release the following keys in order: Left CTRL, Right CTRL, T. This will cause the KVM / KM to enter Terminal Mode. During this time, the KVM / KM will intercept your keyboard key presses and output text into the text application.
NOTE: While in Terminal Mode, your KVM / KM will intercept your keystrokes and consider them terminal commands. If you leave the text editor screen and enter into another application, you will have reduced functionality until you exit Terminal Mode. To quickly exit Terminal Mode, disconnect power from the KVM / KM for 10 seconds and then power it back ON.
5. Once Terminal Mode is activated, a message asking for a username will appear in your text editor application. Enter the administrator username you wish to use to log in.
IMPORTANT: The Terminal does not allow the use of the keyboard number pad. When typing numbers, you must only use the top row of numbers above the letter keys; otherwise, the keystrokes will be missed.
2. Select the KVM channel for the computer you want to use. The KVM defaults to channel 1 upon power-up, but any port can be used.
NOTE: Any port can be used to change the KVM / KM, but some settings are per-port. These settings will be outlined in their own support articles.
3. Open a text editor application on your computer. We recommend Microsoft® Notepad for Windows®-based computers, but any text editor will work. This will be used for the Terminal output from your KVM / KM.
4. Using the keyboard connected to the KVM / KM, press and release the following keys in order: Left CTRL, Right CTRL, T. This will cause the KVM / KM to enter Terminal Mode. During this time, the KVM / KM will intercept your keyboard key presses and output text into the text application.
NOTE: While in Terminal Mode, your KVM / KM will intercept your keystrokes and consider them terminal commands. If you leave the text editor screen and enter into another application, you will have reduced functionality until you exit Terminal Mode. To quickly exit Terminal Mode, disconnect power from the KVM / KM for 10 seconds and then power it back ON.
5. Once Terminal Mode is activated, a message asking for a username will appear in your text editor application. Enter the administrator username you wish to use to log in.
IMPORTANT: The Terminal does not allow the use of the keyboard number pad. When typing numbers, you must only use the top row of numbers above the letter keys; otherwise, the keystrokes will be missed.
6. Next, you will be prompted to enter a password for this administrator. The password will be obfuscated for security purposes, so do not worry if the keys displayed do not match what you entered. All passwords are case-sensitive.
IMPORTANT: If this is your first time logging in to the Administrator Configuration Terminal, you must use the default password of 1234ABCDefg!@#. Once entered, you will be prompted to create a new password for this administrator account. Your new password is required to follow these guidelines:
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Must be between 8 and 24 characters long
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Must have at least 1 capital letter
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Must have at least 1 lower-case letter
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Must have at least 1 number
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Must have at least 1 special character (symbol)
When changing the default password, you will be prompted to enter it again to confirm it matches. If it does not match, you will receive an error.
NOTE: Administrator account passwords can be changed anytime in the Administrator Configuration Terminal.
Once logged in to the Administrator Configuration Terminal, a main menu will be shown, and you can begin administering your KVM / KM.
