Launching the JViewer Client

Launch the JViewer client to open a console window and use the appliance CLI.

  1. Make sure that pop-ups are enabled in the browser.

  2. Make sure that JAVA security configurations allow connectivity between the LOM IP address and the computer.

  3. Select Remote Control > Console Redirection. The Console Redirection window opens.

  4. Click Java Console.

    The jviewer.jnlp file is downloaded.

    Note - The file might appear as a potential issue as a JAVA applet. If prompted, click "Keep file" (in Chrome) to download the file and save it on your PC.

    For Chrome, the Save As window opens for the jviewer.jnlp file.

    1. Open the file. The JViewer client opens in a new window.

    2. Java shows a security warning for the certificate.

    3. Java prompts you to run this application.

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  5. To use an on-screen keyboard, select Keyboard Layout > SoftKeyboard > <language>. The keyboard opens in a new window.

    Note - The keyboard layout mapping derives from the language settings in the OS system in your computer. Using a different language on the keyboard may result in keypresses to behave differently than expected.

  6. Use these menus to configure the console settings:

    • Use these menu options to configure the video settings for the JViewer client.

      Menu Option

      Description

      Pause Redirection

      Pauses the JViewer client

      Resume Redirection

      Resumes a paused JViewer client session

      Refresh Video

      Updates the console display

      Compression Mode

      Sets the compression algorithm, the default value is

      YUV444+4ColorsVQ

      DCT Quantization Table

      Sets the video quality, the default value is 4

      Host Video Output

      When selected, the appliance console display is blank and the JViewer console is active

      Full Screen

      Shows the console display

      Exit

      Closes the JViewer client

    • Use these menu options to configure the keyboard settings for the JViewer client.

      Menu Option

      Description

      Hold <ALT or CTRL> key

      Holds the chosen key down until released by unselecting the option.

      <Left or Right> Windows key

      Holds the left or right Windows key down until released. Alternately, allows for quick press and release.

      CTRL + ALT + DEL

      Sends a keystroke combination that uses the CTRL, ALT, and DEL keys.

      Context menu

      Selects a keystroke combination that uses the Context Menu key.

    • Use these menu options to configure the mouse settings for the JViewer client.

      Menu Option

      Description

      Show Cursor

      When selected, the mouse cursor is visible in the console display

      Mouse Mode

      Select the settings for the mouse in the console window

    • Use these menu options to configure settings for the JViewer client.

      Menu Option

      Description

      Bandwidth

      • Select Auto Detect to automatically configure the bandwidth for the JViewer client

      • Select the applicable bandwidth for the JViewer client

      Keyboard/Mouse Encryption

      When selected, the keystrokes and mouse movements sent to LOM are encrypted

      Zoom In and Out

      Changes the magnification of the console display