> Changing Global Network and Session Parameters
> The Global category allows you to view the product type, serial number, and language setting for the Remote Console Switch. If you select the Network sub-category, you will be able to change the network settings including the IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and LAN speed. The Network panel also allows you to enable or disable DHCP for connections on which DHCP is supported.
> The Sessions sub-category allows you to apply controls to your video sessions.
> By enabling the Video session timeout option, you allow the Remote Console Switch to close an inactive video session after a specified number of minutes. The Video session preemption time out option allows you to specify the time (5 - 120 seconds) for which a preemption warning message appears before a video session is preempted. For more information about preemption, see “Preemption” on page 43. If this option is not enabled, preemption occurs without warning.
> The Encryption Levels option allows you to specify the type of encryption to be used for video, keyboard, and mouse sessions. You can select multiple methods when a new client connection is requested. The Remote Console Switch negotiates for the highest enabled encryption method.
> The Connection Sharing options indicate which sharing options are enabled. Enable Share Mode, Automatic Sharing, Exclusive Connections, and Stealth Connections all appear checked when the particular option is enabled. Automatic Sharing, Exclusive Connections and Stealth Connections are enabled only when Enabled Share Mode is selected. For more information, see “Connection Sharing” on page 44.
> The Input Control Timeout option controls the time period allowed for between inputs from an active session before another session gains control. The values range from 1 to 50 tenths of a second and the option is only available if Share Mode is selected.

> NOTE: | Changes you make to session parameters affect future connection requests only, and not existing connections.

> Figure 4‑2.Global Sessions Dialog Box - 2161DS-2 Console Switch

> NOTE: | Preemption timeout, Video Encryption or Connection Sharing settings cannot be configured for Avocent A1000R and A2000R Remote Console Switches.