User guide

PCoIP Technology User Guide
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from the configuration settings or by
querying the DHCP server.
2. In the browser’s address bar, enter the IP
address of the device to configure, for
example:
https://192.168.1.123.
Web Interface Security
The Web Interface uses HTTPS (HTTP over an
SSL socket) and cannot be accessed without
the administrative password. The HTTPS
connection is secured by a self-signed certificate
of Teradici, the provider of PCoIP processors.
CA Root Certificate Installation
To avoid browser security warnings when using
the Web Interface, an admin can install a CA
(Certificate Authorities) root certificate.
Using Internet Explorer 7:
1. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. On the Content tab, click the Certificates
button.
3. On the Trusted Root Certification
Authorities tab, click the Import button.
4. Follow the directions to import the certificate
(ensure to use the Trusted Root
Certification Authorities certificate store).
Note: When browsing for the certificate, an
admin may have to change the File Type setting
to “All Files”.
Using Firefox:
1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
2. At the top of the window, click the Advanced
icon.
3. On the Encryption tab, click the View
Certificates button.
4. On the Authorities tab, click the Import
button
5. Follow the directions to import the certificate
– ensure to check the option labeled Trust
this CA to identify web sites
Log In Webpage
The Log In webpage lets the admin securely log
in to the Web Interface.
Figure 2-2: Log In Webpage
Figure 2-2 shows the Log In webpage with;
• Warning message displays pertinent
information regarding the endpoint that the
admin is logging in to
• Password - allows access to the admin
webpage (default value is blank, i.e. “”)
• Idle Timeout (1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes,
30 minutes, Never) before automatically
logged out
To log into a Host or Portal endpoint:
1. Browse to endpoint IP address
2. In the Password text box, enter the admin
password
3. In the Idle Timeout list, select the amount of
time the administration session can remain
idle before automatically logged out
4. Click the Log In button