Administrator Guide

NOTE:
If you use the Write Filter Enable icon to enable the Write Filter, the restart happens automatically. By default, the
NetXClean utility purges all but selected proles on the system when the thin client device starts up or when the user logs
o. For information on NetXClean utility, see Understanding the NetXClean Utility.
Using Roaming Proles
You can participate in domains by writing roaming proles to the C drive. The proles must be limited in size and it is not retained when the
thin client device is restarted. For successful downloading and proper functioning, there must be sucient disk space available for roaming
proles. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove software components to free space for roaming proles.
Using the WinPing Diagnostic Utility
WinPing is used to start the Windows Packet internet Groper (PING) diagnostic utility and view the result of echo requests sent to a
network host.
WinPing is a diagnostic tool that sends an echo request to a network host. The host parameter is either a valid host name or an IP address.
If the host is operational and on the network, it responds to the echo request. The default is to send three echo requests and then stop if
no response is detected. WinPing sends one echo request per second, calculates round-trip times and packet loss statistics, and displays a
brief summary upon completion.
To open the Dell Wyse WinPing dialog box:
1 Log in as an administrator.
2 Click Start Menu > All Apps > Windows System > Run.
3 Enter WinPing in the Open box, and then click OK.
The Dell Wyse WinPing dialog box is displayed.
4 Enter a valid IP address in the IP address box.
5 In the Retries box, type or select the number of echo requests you want to send out to the network host.
6 Click Ping.
WinPing sends one echo request per second, calculates round-trip times and packet loss statistics, and displays a brief summary under
the Status section on the dialog box upon completion.
Using the Net and Tracert Utilities
Net and Tracert utilities are available for administrative use. For example, Determining the route took by packets across an IP network.
For more information on these utilities, go to www.microsoft.com.
Managing Users and Groups with User Accounts
To create and manage user accounts and groups, and congure advanced user prole properties, use the User Accounts window. By
default, a new user is only a member of the Users group and is not locked down. As an administrator, you can select the attributes and
prole settings for users.
This section provides quick-start guidelines on:
• Creating User Accounts
• Editing User Accounts
• Conguring User Proles
TIP
: For detailed information on using the User Accounts window, click the help icon and examples links provided throughout the
wizards. For example, you can use the Windows Help and Support window to search for items such as user proles and user
groups. Obtain links to detailed steps on creating and managing these items.
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