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AdderLink Installation and Use Page 16
2.2 Mounting the AdderLink
The AdderLink has been designed to be used either on a desktop or mounted in a
19 inch rack. If the AdderLink is to be mounted in a 19 inch rack then you will need
the optional rack mounting kit (part code: RMK-AL). The AdderLink may also be
mounted on a suitable vertical surface, such as the side of a desk, with the use of
strong Velcro strips.
2.3 Connecting your devices
Ensure that the power adapter is disconnected from the AdderLink and that all the
devices which are to be attached are switched off. Connect your devices to the
AdderLink or AdderLink Gold as shown in figures 4 and 5. Ensure that the cables
are no longer then the maximum cable lengths specified in appendix A. Any unused
computer or peripheral connections can be left unconnected. To connect computers
with serial mouse connections and AT style keyboard connections use the adapters
supplied in the cabling pack as shown below. Alternatively, if you have chosen not to
purchase the cable pack, refer to appendix A for cable specifications.
The AdderLink is now ready for use and will start to operate as soon the XL and XR
units are both powered on. There is no requirement to switch the AdderLink units on
in any defined order. The AdderLink XL unit normally draws its power from the
connected computer via the keyboard cable. However, if you are connecting to a
computer using cables that are longer than 3 metres or are connecting to a lower
powered device, such as some types of keyboard/video/mouse switch, the optional
power adapter may be required. When using the optional power adapter, ensure
that it is connected to the mains and powering the AdderLink before you switch on
the connected computers. Under these circumstances, failure to switch the
AdderLink and computers on in the correct order can lead to the mouse and/or
keyboard not being recognised by the computers when they are switched on.