Local Access

LeafKVM supports multiple ways to establish a local connection between the device and your control host. This page describes how to access LeafKVM when both sides are on the same network, as well as how to connect directly via Wi-Fi hotspot or Ethernet.

All settings can be configured through the WebUI or the touchscreen UI. Refer to the touchscreen UI guide for instructions.

Accessing LeafKVM on an Existing Network

When both LeafKVM and your control host (PC, laptop, or server) are connected to the same LAN / WLAN, you can access the Web UI using the IP address displayed on the device’s home screen.

Wired (Ethernet) Connection

Before connecting, check the Ethernet settings on LeafKVM:

• DHCP mode
  LeafKVM requests an IP address from your router automatically.
  Once connected, the assigned IP address will appear on the home screen.

• Manual (Static IP) mode
  Ensure that:

  • The IP address is valid for your LAN.
  • The subnet mask is entered in CIDR format.

Tip

CIDR notation is the suffix added after an IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.10/24). It indicates how many bits of the address are used for the network portion—for example, /24 means the first 24 bits define the network, equivalent to the subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

Wireless (WLAN) Connection

• Station mode (STA)
  LeafKVM functions as a client (station) and connects to an existing Wi-Fi network.
  At present, STA mode supports only DHCP.

After LeafKVM obtains an IP address, any host on the same network can access it:

• http://<device-ip>
• https://<device-ip> If HTTPS is enabled:

Note

• WLAN and Ethernet are two independent interfaces and can coexist as long as there is no IP address conflict.
• Both IP addresses will work.

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Accessing LeafKVM Without an Existing Network

You can connect directly to LeafKVM through either the built-in Wi-Fi hotspot or an Ethernet cable.

Option A: LeafKVM Creates a Wi-Fi Hotspot

LeafKVM can act as a Wi-Fi access point:

• The hotspot automatically enables a DHCP server.
• The device’s IP address on this network is shown on the home screen.
• After connecting your control host to the hotspot, simply visit: http://<device-ip>

Option B: Direct Ethernet Cable Connection

You can connect the control host directly to LeafKVM with a network cable. There are two possible setups:

1. Both sides use manual IP addresses

Assign IPs in the same subnet. For example:

• LeafKVM: 192.168.10.1/24
• Host PC: 192.168.10.2/24

Then, access LeafKVM via: http://192.168.10.1

2. LeafKVM provides DHCP to the host

If LeafKVM is configured in Ethernet → Manual mode with DHCP server enabled:

• LeafKVM assigns an IP to itself (e.g., 192.168.50.1/24).
• The host automatically receives an IP from LeafKVM’s DHCP server.
• Access the Web UI using the IP shown on LeafKVM’s home screen.

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Summary

In all connection scenarios—existing network, Wi-Fi hotspot, or direct cable—the LeafKVM IP address is always displayed on the home screen. Accessing the device only requires entering that IP into your browser using HTTP or HTTPS.