Administrator Guide

Setting up the automatic configurations and updates
For a Dell thin client running Dell Wyse ThinLinux to successfully access INI files and update itself from a server, you must set up
the server with the correct folder structure where the INI files and other update files are located, direct the thin client to the
server, and then reboot or start the thin client.
After DHCP and servers are configured and available, the thin client checks at each restart to see whether or not any add-ons
or INI parameters are available on a predefined server.
NOTE: DCHP Option #161 specifies the server URL, DCHP Option #162 specifies the root path to the server.
This involves two tasks:
1. Preparing the Root Directory and Folder Structure on the Server
2. Directing the Thin Client to the Server
Preparing the root directory and folder structure on the server
To prepare the root directory and folder structure on the server:
1. Set up the following folder structure on your server under the C:/inetpub/ftproot folder for FTP or C:/inetpub/
wwwroot folder for HTTP or HTTPS and place your INI files and other necessary files inside the structure as noted.
2. This list describes the folder structure, starting with the root directory.
Table 23. Root directory
Parameter Description
/wyse/ The root directory. It stores the wlx2 folder and the add-ons folder.
/wyse/wlx2 The main INI configuration folder. It stores the following:
● wlx.ini file or MAC.ini file
● bitmap folder
● certs folder
● ini folder
/wyse/wlx2/bitmap The folder where you can place custom images you plan to use.
/wyse/wlx2/certs The folder where you can place the CA certificates that can be
imported to a thin client.
NOTE: To import the certificates to the thin clients, use the Certs
and ImportCerts INI parameters.
/wyse/addons The folder where you can place the add-ons you want to use. It also
stores the directory file and the .deb packages available to be
installed on the thin client. The directory file should list all available
add-ons. The directory file is required in the add-ons folder to
guarantee that add-ons are properly located.
Be sure to create/activate the two required MIME Types— .ini and .,under IIS on a per site basis to enable downloading.
Also be sure your Web server can identify the file types used by Dell thin clients.
3. On your IIS server, use the File Types menu to add a New Type.
4. In the File Type dialog box, Use the following details :
a. To create/activate the .ini MIME Type—Enter the Associated extension .ini and Content type (MIME) text/plain.
b. Click OK to apply the settings.
c. To create/activate the . MIME Type—Enter the Associated extension . and Content type (MIME) text/plain.
d. Click OK to apply the settings.
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