diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..a51284d25e2ae1855c32a2a03c9b5d9e374c55cc --- /dev/null +++ b/readme.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# Avocent Console Tool + +Python utility to make the Avocent IP KVM Java client work on Mac. +Tested on Avocent AV3216 + +## Prerequisites + +- up to date Homebrew +- Java 8 with java in path +- Python 3 + +## How to use + +1. Run `python3 start-console.py` +2. Drag the jnlp file generated by your IPKVM to the terminal window +3. Enter your sudo password, or use TouchID for sudo verification when asked +4. Use Java console as normal +