Specifications

DeTOS 7 Administration Manual
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4.4 Management
4.4.1 Management Server Configuration
During bootup, if the terminal cannot make contact with a Management Server, then a white splash screen will appear just
prior to the DeTOS desktop loading. This screen contains the Devon IT logo and displays a message saying, “Attempting
to connect to Management Server”. The splash screen will be displayed until successful contact is made with a
management server, the cancel button is pressed, or the specified timeout (30 seconds by default) is reached. The
“Management Server Configuration” screen allows you to configure the behavior of this splash screen, along with other
management server options.
1. From the DeTOS Desktop, select DeTOS → DeTOS Control Panel
2. Click the Management icon on the left hand side of the Control Panel, under System.
UnManaged / Managed: By default, the terminal is set to Managed mode and will attempt to make
contact with a thin client management server. You have the option of severing all communications with a
management server by selecting the UnManaged radio button. Be sure to press Apply and reboot the
terminal for this to take effect.
Server Address: While in managed mode, the terminal will maintain contact with a management server
named, “ws-broker“. Use this field to specify a different hostname or IP address for your management
server.
Splashscreen – Timeout: Use this field to adjust the number of seconds the splash screen appears on
the screen before it times out and loads the DeTOS Desktop. Enter a value of ”0“ to bypass the screen
altogether.
Splashscreen – Allow Cancel: A Cancel button is provided on the splashscreen that allows the user to
abort the timeout delay. Uncheck this box to hide the cancel button and force the user to wait the
required amount of time.