NeoLinux 4.
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FCC Regulatory & Safety Information FCC regulatory and safety information can be found in the Quick Start Guide that came with your thin client, and on the Support section of the Neoware website which can be found at: http://www.neoware.com/support.html CANADA ICES/NMB-003 Class/Classe (B) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions carefully and keep this user manual for later reference. 1 Before removing the outer case from the thin client, always disconnect the AC power cord to prevent the possibility of dangerous electrical shock. 2 Before cleaning, disconnect the thin client from AC power. Do not use liquid or sprayed cleaning products to clean the unit. Instead, use a moistened sheet or cloth for cleaning. 3 Do not expose the thin client to excessive humidity.
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Table of Contents FCC Regulatory & Safety Information iii CANADA ICES/NMB-003 Class/Classe (B) Neoware Hardware Warranty iii Lead Content Warning iii Safety Instructions iv iii Table of Contents v CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 What is a NeoLinux Thin Client? The Thin Client 1 NeoLinux 2 Getting More Information 2 The Internet 2 Technical Support 3 About This Manual 3 Overview of Contents 3 Terms & Conventions 6 CHAPTER 2 1 Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client 7 Unpacking Y
Table of Contents Back Panel Connectors 8 Connecting the Cables 9 Connecting Parallel & Serial Peripheral Devices 9 Arranging Your Work Area 10 CHAPTER 3 Getting Started 11 Starting Up Your Thin Client 11 Network Configuration 12 Creating a New Connection 12 Starting a Connection 16 Using the Connection Manager 17 Displaying the Connection Manager 17 Making a Connection 17 Toolbar Options 18 Logging Off & Shutting Down 18 Kiosk Mode 19 Enabling Kiosk Mode 19 Security 20 Setting a Password 20 Menu Options 2
Table of Contents Time Zone 31 Sound Settings 31 Power Options 33 Managing & Updating Thin Client Software Displaying System Information 35 Boot Options 36 CHAPTER 4 34 Network Configuration 37 Introduction 37 Displaying the Network Connections Window 38 On-board LAN 39 The IP Settings Tab 40 The DHCP Options Tab 42 On-board WiFi 44 The Wireless Tab 45 The Security Tab 47 The Network Tab 49 The DHCP Options Tab 52 General Network Settings 53 The General Tab 53 The Hosts Tab 55 CHAPTER 5 ICA Connection C
Table of Contents The Common Settings Tab 77 The ICA General Settings Dialog 80 The Options Tab 81 The Window Tab 84 The Server Location Tab 86 The Firewall Tab 89 CHAPTER 6 RDP Connection Configuration 91 Introduction 91 Creating a New RDP Connection 92 The Edit New RDP Connection Dialog 95 The Network Tab 95 The Window Tab 97 The Options Tab 99 The Local Resources Tab 102 The Experience Tab 104 The Common Settings Tab 106 The RDP General Settings Dialog 109 CHAPTER 7 TeemTalk Connection Configuration 1
Table of Contents The Printer Tab CHAPTER 8 136 Firefox Connection Configuration 139 Introduction 139 Creating a New Firefox Connection 140 The Edit New Firefox Connection Dialog 143 The Network Tab 143 The Common Settings Tab 145 The Firefox General Settings Dialog 148 The General Tab 149 The Proxy Tab 151 The Tabbed Browsing Tab 152 The Security Tab 154 The Javascript Tab 155 The Printer Tab 156 CHAPTER 9 PNAgent Connection Configuration 157 Introduction 157 Creating a New PNAgent Connection 158 The C
Table of Contents CHAPTER 13 XDM Connection Configuration 185 Introduction 185 Creating a New XDM Connection The Common Settings Tab 189 CHAPTER 14 186 Using The Desktop 193 Introduction 193 Virtual Desktops 194 Desktop Menus 195 Right-click on Desktop 195 Right-click on Connection Icon 195 The Taskbar 196 Taskbar Display 196 Window Display 196 The Menu Button 197 The Desktop Button 198 Window Buttons 198 System Information 199 Using Windows 199 Moving & Resizing a Window 199 The Title Bar 199 Window Co
Table of Contents The Screensaver Tab 218 The Access Control List Tab The Fontserver Tab 222 The Shadowing Tab 224 The X Resources Tab 226 CHAPTER 16 220 Mouse Configuration 229 Introduction 229 Displaying the Mouse Settings Dialog 229 Mouse Settings Dialog 230 CHAPTER 17 Touchpad Configuration 233 Introduction 233 Displaying the Touchpad Settings Dialog 233 Touchpad Dialog Settings 234 CHAPTER 18 Keyboard Configuration 237 Introduction 237 Displaying the Keyboard Settings Dialog General Keyboard Sett
Table of Contents CHAPTER 21 Port Mapping 257 Introduction 257 Displaying the Port Settings Dialog COM Port Settings 259 LPT1 Port Settings 262 USB Serial Port Settings 263 CHAPTER 22 Managing Certificates 265 Introduction 265 Displaying the Certificates Dialog The Certificates Dialog 266 CHAPTER 23 257 265 Accessories 269 Comment Window 269 Command Prompt 270 SSH Connection 271 CHAPTER 24 Updating Your Thin Client Software 273 Introduction 273 Software Update 274 CHAPTER 25 System Information 27
Table of Contents Displaying the Registry Editor 283 The Registry Editor Window 285 Modifying a Registry Key 286 Index 287 xiii
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NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 1 Introduction This chapter introduces NeoLinux thin clients and describes the scope of this User Manual. What is a NeoLinux Thin Client? The Thin Client Neoware thin clients are sleek computing devices that contain no hard drive, fan, or other moving parts, making them extremely reliable and completely silent. Thin clients provide access to programs running on network servers.
Introduction Your thin client can automatically connect to either 10BaseT or 100BaseT (twisted-pair) Ethernet networks, as well as make serial port connections with or without a modem. NeoLinux Your thin client arrives with NeoLinux software internally preinstalled in its local Flash disk memory.
Introduction Technical Support For technical support regarding Neoware products, call Neoware at +1-610-277-8300 or request support at one of the following websites: USA: http://www.neoware.com/support/support_request.html France: http://www.neoware.com/fr/support/index.html Germany: http://www.neoware.com/de/support/index.html About This Manual This manual describes how to set up and use NeoLinux 4.0 thin clients.
Introduction Chapter 5: ICA Connection Configuration Describes how to create an ICA connection and explains the configuration options available. Chapter 6: RDP Connection Configuration Describes how to create an RDP connection and explains the configuration options available. Chapter 7: TeemTalk Connection Configuration Describes how to create a TeemTalk connection and explains the configuration options available.
Introduction Chapter 15: Display Configuration Describes how to configure your monitor and the display to suit your requirements. Chapter 16: Mouse Configuration Describes how to configure a mouse to suit your requirements. Chapter 17: Touchpad Configuration Describes how to configure a touchpad to suit your requirements. Chapter 18: Keyboard Configuration Describes how to configure the keyboard to suit your requirements.
Introduction Chapter 26: The Registry Editor Describes how to use the Registry Editor to configure your thin client. Terms & Conventions The following terms and conventions are used in this manual: keys to press When you need to press two or more keys together at the same time, such as the Shift key and the Esc key, this will be indicated by a plus character between the key names, which will be highlighted. For example: Shift + Esc. The "+" character does not represent a key to be pressed.
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client This chapter describes how to unpack and set up your Neoware thin client. Unpacking Your Neoware Thin Client Your Neoware thin client typically is shipped in cartons containing the items listed below. Depending on the shipping configuration, one or more of the items may be contained in separate shipping cartons (such as a monitor, keyboard, and mouse): Thin Client • A keyboard with cable attached.
Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client Connecting the Components Back Panel Connectors The following is an explanation of the different connections that can be found on Neoware thin clients. Not all hardware platforms have the same number or type of back panel connectors. This listing is provided for general information about potential uses of these connectors. Note that the serial and parallel ports can be used with ICA, RDP (Windows Server 2003), and terminal emulation connections.
Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client • MONITOR is a standard DB-15, high-density, VGA- type monitor connector. • The power supply connects through the supplied power cable. It automatically detects and accepts either 120 VAC or 240 VAC line voltage. Connecting the Cables Connecting Parallel & Serial Peripheral Devices Power must not be applied until all connections have been made. Power cables should be connected last. 1 Arrange the thin client and monitor in your work area.
Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client 3 If you have an external modem, bar code scanner, or other serial device, connect its cable to a serial port (COM 1 or COM 2). Which serial port devices will work with your thin client depends on the software version installed in it. Not all software versions support all serial devices. 4 Turn on your thin client and then the peripheral device.
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 3 Getting Started This chapter describes the basic procedure for creating connections and introduces the main system features. Starting Up Your Thin Client If you have any peripheral devices connected to your thin client, power on the thin client first, then the devices. After a few seconds the NeoLinux desktop will be displayed.
Getting Started Network Configuration If your network uses a remote configuration service such as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), the thin client will automatically configure itself for the network when you switch it on. If your network does not use DHCP, or you need to enter network settings manually, refer to the section “Network Configuration” on page 37 for details. Creating a New Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new connection.
Getting Started 2 Double-click on the Connections icon.
Getting Started 3 Click the Add icon in the toolbar and select the type of connection you want to create from the drop-down menu. An Edit new connection dialog will be displayed for the chosen connection type. 4 14 In the Edit new connection dialog, enter a descriptive name for the connection in the Name field at the top. This will be used to identify the connection to the user.
Getting Started 5 Specify the network settings required to make a connection. 6 Click on the tab titles along the top of the dialog to access additional setup options that you may wish to configure. Refer to the sections for each dialog tab in the relevant "Connection Configuration" chapter for details of all the options available. 7 When you have finished configuring the connection, click OK.
Getting Started Starting a Connection There are several ways of starting a predefined connection: • Double-click on the connection icon displayed on the desktop. • Click on menu in the taskbar and select the name of the connec- tion at the top of the menu. • Click on menu in the taskbar and select System Tools > Connection Manager. Select the connection name then click the Connect icon in the toolbar.
Getting Started Using the Connection Manager The Connection Manager provides access to all your connection configurations and enables you to create new connections. It also includes options for editing, cloning, and deleting connections, and accessing the Control Panel, though you can prevent unauthorised access to these options by setting a password (see “Security” on page 20).
Getting Started Toolbar Options Logging Off & Shutting Down 18 Connect Starts the selected connection. Disconnect Disconnects the selected connection. General Settings Displays a menu of connection types for which you can specify settings that will apply to all connections of a particular type. Add Displays a menu of connection types enabling you to create a new connection. Select the type of connection you want to add from the menu to display the Edit new connection dialog.
Getting Started Kiosk Mode Kiosk mode presents a limited set of options to the user. The desktop will display the Connection Manager but no taskbar, menu, or connection icons. You can prevent access to all toolbar features except Connect and Disconnect by setting a password as described in the section “Security” on page 20. Enabling Kiosk Mode To enable kiosk mode: 1 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the Desktop icon in the Control Panel - Main window.
Getting Started Security You can prevent unauthorised access to system settings by specifying a password. Once set, you will need to enter the password in order to access the Control Panel, Registry Editor and the Command Prompt. The Administrator password dialog will be displayed by default each time a password is required. However, you can configure it so that you only need to supply the password once by checking the Don’t ask again until Log off check box.
Getting Started 3 Click the Change button to display the Admin password dialog. 4 Enter the password you want to use in the Password field, then confirm it by typing it again in the Confirm password field. Click OK to continue. 5 Click Apply then OK to make the password active.
Getting Started Menu Options Displaying the Menu Clicking the green menu button on the taskbar will display a menu that provides access to various functions and system settings. The menu can also be displayed using a keyboard shortcut (default Shift + Esc). Refer to the section “Keyboard Shortcuts” on page 240 for details. Connection Selection 22 Menu Options The top of the menu will list the names of any connections that have been defined.
Getting Started System Tools Selecting the System Tools item will list programs for selection. Software Update This enables you to update the features supported by your thin client. Refer to the section “Software Update” on page 274 for details. Connection Manager The Connection Manager provides access to all your connection configurations and enables you to create new connections. It also includes options for editing, cloning, and deleting connections, and accessing the Control Panel.
Getting Started Registry Editor The Registry is a database used by NeoLinux to store configuration information. Some of the information in this database can be set using the Control Panel, which provides a graphical interface suitable for general users. The Registry Editor enables system administrators to have complete control of the thin client configuration, and includes features such as the ability to prevent the user from changing specific settings.
Getting Started and giving them the reset code. They will then provide you with a reset key which you need to enter in the Enter reset key field. Command Prompt The Command Prompt displays a VT102 terminal emulator window so you can enter system commands directly. Refer to the section “Command Prompt” on page 270 for details. Note that a password is required to view the Command Prompt. Refer to the section “Security” on page 20 for details on how to set a password.
Getting Started Selecting Change Screensaver Password will display a dialog enabling a password to be set. If a password is set by the user, once the screen saver is activated, any input by a user will cause the display to request the password in order to deactivate the screen saver. Note: An administrator can also use the password set using the Security dialog to deactivate the screen saver. System Info This displays information about your thin client and its operating system.
Getting Started Logging Off The Log off option on the menu enables you to close all active applications. A message box will be displayed asking you to confirm the action. Rebooting the System The Reboot option on the menu enables you to make the thin client operating system shut down then restart. Note that all active connections will be closed. A message box will be displayed asking you to confirm the action.
Getting Started Keyboard Shortcuts A variety of keyboard shortcuts are provided to enable you to quickly access or action items on the desktop: • Display the menu: Shift + Esc • Switch to next connection: Ctrl + Alt + Tab • Next window: Ctrl + Alt + Up • Previous window: Ctrl + Alt + Down • Minimize window: Ctrl + F12 • Minimize all windows: Ctrl + Alt + End • Close active window: Ctrl + Alt + F4 • Command prompt: Ctrl + Alt + X • Run screen saver: Ctrl + Alt + L • Display system info: Ctrl + Alt + I You
Getting Started tab. To access options on the dialog tab, press the Tab key until the option you want to change is selected. The selection will move from top to bottom and left to right, followed by the OK, Apply and Cancel buttons (if present), then back to the tab headings. Changing Settings To change the state of a check box, press the Spacebar to toggle between checked and unchecked. To make a selection from a list box, use the Up or Down arrow keys.
Getting Started 2 Double-click on the Date and Time icon. The Date is specified by selecting the month and year from the list boxes then clicking on the day in the table. The days are displayed in the order Monday to Sunday by default. You can change the order to Sunday to Saturday by checking the Start on Sunday box. The Time is specified using the numeric list box. To change the time, double-click on the hour, minutes or seconds (or am/pm) then click the up or down arrow buttons.
Getting Started Time Zone You can set the time zone by double-clicking the Time Zone icon in the Control Panel. Make sure the Time zone setting matches your location. Sound Settings When sound is enabled, you can adjust its volume and enable two or more sounds issued at the same time to be mixed instead of played one after the other. To specify sound settings: 1 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the Sound icon.
Getting Started Sound is enabled by default. To disable sound, uncheck the Enable checkbox. The Volume slider enables you to adjust the volume level. If you want the volume level to be saved when the thin client is rebooted, check the Save volume on exit checkbox. sound Selecting the Show mixer applet in taskbar option will enable you to quickly access the Volume slider by clicking on a Sound icon in the taskbar.
Getting Started Power Options You can control the behaviour of the thin client power button so that either the client is shutdown immediately when pressed, or it displays a dialog asking the user to confirm shutdown. When the Shutdown request dialog is displayed, if the user does not press the OK or Cancel button, the thin client will shut down automatically after a specified time period (default 60 seconds). You can also disable the power button so that only software can shut the client down.
Getting Started Instant off The thin client is immediately powered-off when the power button is pressed. No warning is given if a connection is still running. Ignore The power button is disabled. Only software can power-off the client. User may cancel When the power button is pressed a Shutdown request dialog is displayed allowing the user to confirm or cancel. The dialog will be displayed for the time period specified in the list box.
Getting Started Displaying System Information You can display information about your thin client and its system software either by pressing the keys Ctrl + Alt + i (default keyboard shortcut), or by selecting System Tools > System Info from the menu: or by double-clicking the System Information icon in the Control Panel: The System Info dialog consists of three tabs: The General tab provides information about the operating system version, CPU, system and board, including the serial number.
Getting Started Boot Options The way NeoLinux is loaded and displayed can be changed at boot time by pressing the Esc key within two seconds after you have powered-on or rebooted the thin client. A Boot menu will be displayed allowing you to select one of four options: • NeoLinux - will run NeoLinux as normal. • NeoLinux Safe VGA - will run NeoLinux using a generic video driver (VESA). This is useful when an incorrect display resolution has been set and you need to reconfigure the system.
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 4 Network Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the thin client for connection to your network. Introduction Your thin client must be assigned a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address in order to communicate on your network. Your network may also require other settings.
Network Configuration Displaying the Network Connections Window 1 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the Network Connections icon to display the Control Panel - Network Connections window. Note: The On-board Wifi icon will only be displayed if your thin client supports wireless connections.
Network Configuration On-board LAN You can specify LAN settings for your thin client using the Ethernet "On-board lan" dialog. This is displayed by double-clicking the Onboard Lan icon in the Control Panel - Network Connections window. The Ethernet "On-board lan" dialog consists of two tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. The following sections describe the options available on each tab.
Network Configuration Name Default: On-board lan This field enables you to enter a descriptive name for this LAN configuration. The name will be used to identify the network configuration to the user. Link type Default: autosense This specifies the speed (10 or 100 MB) and mode (Half or Full duplex) of the network card. Selecting autosense will enable the thin client to automatically detect the best speed and mode.
Network Configuration IP address When DHCP is disabled, this enables you to specify a static IP address for the thin client. This must be entered in a dotted-decimal format (for example: 10.10.10.10). Subnet mask When DHCP is disabled, this enables you to specify a subnet mask, if required. A subnet mask distinguishes your local network from a larger network. This must be entered in a dotted-decimal format (for example: 255.0.0.0).
Network Configuration To edit a DNS server address, select the address in the field then click the Edit button. Address To delete a DNS server address, select the address in the Address field then click the Delete button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking OK. The DHCP Options Tab Send dhcp user class Default: Unchecked When this option is checked, the DHCP client will send the DHCP option 77 (USERCLASS) to the DHCP server.
Network Configuration client has the userclass wlan, the server could set another management group. Send custom class Default: Unchecked If no custom class is specified, the type of connection is sent as default (i.e. ethernet for "On-board lan").
Network Configuration On-board WiFi If your thin client supports Wifi, you can configure it for a wireless connection using the Wlan "On-board Wifi" dialog. This is displayed by double-clicking the On-board Wifi icon in the Control Panel Network Connections window. The Wlan "On-board Wifi" dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. The following sections describe the options available on each tab.
Network Configuration The Wireless Tab SSID Default: Any Enter the ID of the access point you want to connect to in this field. Nick Name Default: myterminal You can enter a name to identify the connection here.
Network Configuration Operating Mode Default: Managed (with access point or with roaming) This should not be changed from the default setting, which allows multiple connections. Protocol Default: Auto This specifies the access point transmission speed and frequency range. Depending on the access point, selecting Auto will cause it to automatically detect the type of device and adjust the transmission and frequency range accordingly.
Network Configuration The Security Tab Authentication Default: Plain text or WEP Specifies the type of authentication required by the access point. When Plain text or WEP is selected you can enter one or more encryption keys in the fields at the bottom of the dialog. Selecting one of the WPA-Personal Enterprise (EAP) settings will enable the EAP authentification options.
Network Configuration Encryption Default: None When Authentication is set to Plain text or WEP, selecting WEP will enable encryption. When WEP is selected, the field on the right allows you to select either Open System for no security checking, or Shared Key which requires the thin client and access point to use the same WEP key to authenticate. PSK Default: Unspecified You can enter a pre-shared key in this field when Authentication is set to WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.
Network Configuration The Network Tab Enable DHCP Default: Checked The setting of this option determines how the thin client obtains network configuration settings. When DHCP is enabled, the thin client will rely on a remote DHCP configuration service to supply the required settings. These settings are then saved in the thin client.
Network Configuration Unchecking this box will disable remote network configuration and cause the thin client to use the network settings specified in the following dialog options. You will need to ask your network administrator for the entries required. IP address When DHCP is disabled, this enables you to specify a static IP address for the thin client. This must be entered in a dotted-decimal format (for example: 10.10.10.10).
Network Configuration The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Entering the address of the DNS server in dotted-decimal format then click OK. The address to be listed in the Address field. To edit a DNS server address, select the address in the Address field then click the Edit button. To delete a DNS server address, select the address in the Address field then click the Delete button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking OK.
Network Configuration The DHCP Options Tab Send dhcp user class Default: Unchecked When this option is checked, the DHCP client will send the DHCP option 77 (USERCLASS) to the DHCP server. This option can be used by the DHCP server to classify the client. For example, if the client has the userclass wlan, the server could set another management group. Send custom class Default: Unchecked If no custom class is specified, the type of connection is sent as default (i.e. wlan for "On board Wifi").
Network Configuration General Network Settings General network settings can be specified by double-clicking the icon in the Control Panel - Main window. Network Settings The Network Settings dialog consists of two tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. The following sections describe the options available on each tab.
Network Configuration Hostname This field enables you to specify the hostname to use instead of the one generated by default. Domain name This field enables you to specify the domain name to use instead of the one provided by DHCP. Time Server (NTP) A time server is used to synchronise the terminal clock with an NTP date server. The name or IP address of the time server can be specified in this field.
Network Configuration whether another device has tried to use the same IP address as your thin client. Socket test timeout Default: 5 This is a global timeout for an internal socket test program, which is used to test font server validity for example. The Hosts Tab This enables you to add host names to /etc/hosts permanently. To enter a new static host IP address and name(s), click the New button: The Add a new element dialog will be displayed.
Network Configuration Entering the IP address and name(s) of the host then clicking OK will cause the supplied details to be listed in the Static hosts field. To edit static host details, select the address then click the button. Edit To delete a static host address, select the address then click the Delete button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking OK.
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 5 ICA Connection Configuration This chapter describes how to create an ICA connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have the ICA client installed. ICA (“Independent Computing Architecture”) is a network protocol created by Citrix Systems, Inc.
ICA Connection Configuration Creating a New ICA Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new ICA connection. Descriptions of all the options available are provided later in this chapter. 1 2 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel. Double-click on the Connections icon to display the Control window. Panel - Connections 3 58 Click the Add icon in the toolbar and select ICA from the dropdown menu to display the Edit new ICA connection dialog.
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ICA Connection Configuration 4 In the Name field at the top of the dialog, enter a descriptive name for the ICA connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. 5 In the Type list box on the Network tab, select the type of ICA connection required: Server or Published Application. 6 In the Server field, depending on the Type setting, specify the name or IP address of the server, or the name of the published application.
ICA Connection Configuration 9 If you want to enable auto login, specify the Username and Password. If the user authenticates against an NT-domain, you need to specify the name of the domain in the Domain field. If you do not specify any required login information here, the user will be prompted for it when the connection is started. 10 Click on the tabs along the top of the dialog to access additional setup options that you may wish to configure.
ICA Connection Configuration The Edit New ICA Connection Dialog This section describes all the options available in the Edit new ICA dialog. The dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. connection Name Default: New ICA This field enables you to enter a descriptive name for the ICA connection. The name will be used to identify the connection to the user.
ICA Connection Configuration Type Default: Server This specifies whether the ICA connection is to connect to a server or to a published application. Server Depending on the Type setting, this enables you to specify the name or IP address of the server, or the name of the published application. A list of available servers or publications may be displayed for you to select from, or you can type in the details. Protocol Default: TCP/IP This setting determines the way server browsing is performed.
ICA Connection Configuration The Connection Tab Encryption level Default: Basic This determines the level of encryption applied to transmitted data. Mouse click feedback Default: Automatic When using a slow connection, performance can be improved by selecting Automatic or Enabled. This will enable mouse clicks to be confirmed locally by the ICA protocol, instead of waiting for the server to echo the mouse clicks back to the thin client.
ICA Connection Configuration Local text echo Default: Automatic When using a slow connection, performance can be improved by selecting Automatic or Enabled. This will enable keyboard entries to be confirmed locally by the ICA protocol, instead of waiting for the server to echo the keystrokes back to the thin client. Data compression Default: Unchecked Data compression should be enabled for narrow banded transmission lines.
ICA Connection Configuration The Local Resources Tab Sound Default: Disabled The sound level for this connection can be specified by selecting either Disabled, High quality, Medium quality, or Low quality.
ICA Connection Configuration Auto printer creation Default: Checked If you have a line printer defined in the Control Panel, selecting this option will enable that printer to be created and used by the ICA connection. Note that the Windows printer driver name must be specified so that the correct driver is used.
ICA Connection Configuration The Window Tab Window size Default: Fullscreen The default size of the ICA connection window can be defined without restriction. The window size can be specified in pixels, percentage of screen size, or full screen. When Use Default is selected, the window size is determined by the setting of the Window size option in the ICA general settings dialog. When Fixed Size is selected, the window size is specified by the and Height settings.
ICA Connection Configuration When Fullscreen is selected, the entire display is used by the ICA connection. Window Colors Default: Automatic The setting of the Window Colors option determines the number of colours that can be displayed. When Use Default is selected, the window colors are determined by the setting of the Window Colors option in the ICA general settings dialog. Selecting Automatic will cause NeoLinux to automatically use the appropriate color setting.
ICA Connection Configuration The Application Tab The options on this tab enable you to specify an application for the thin client to automatically run on when the ICA connection starts. Note that the connection will be reserved exclusively for this application. Application This field enables you to specify the name of an application that the thin client will automatically run once you have logged into an ICA connection.
ICA Connection Configuration Working directory The drive and path of the working directory is specified in this field. For example: C:\My Documents. The path must exactly match the one on the ICA server.
ICA Connection Configuration The Firewall Tab The options in this dialog should only be used if a firewall exists between the thin client and the ICA server or published applications. Type Default: None (Direct) To establish a direct connection between an ICA connection and an ICA server across a firewall, select either Secure (HTTPS) or Socks, then specify the Address of the proxy server and the number of the Port to use.
ICA Connection Configuration The Server Location Tab This tab enables you to define a list of primary Citrix browser servers that can be accessed to determine the list of available ICA connections (desktops and/or published applications). Use default Default: Unchecked This determines whether the default ICA general settings are used for the server location, or the settings specifed in this dialog. TCP Address Address entries in this field are only realized if one or more ICA servers are behind a router.
ICA Connection Configuration enter the name of a server so that the thin client can offer a list of available ICA servers and applications. To enter a new TCP address, click the New button: The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Entering a TCP/IP address then clicking OK will cause that address to be listed in the TCP Address field. To edit a TCP/IP address, select the address in the TCP Address field then click the Edit button.
ICA Connection Configuration The Extra Keys Tab The Extra Keys tab enables you to fine tune the ICA client by adding key values in the ICA wfclient.ini file. You can specify key values by clicking the New button: The Add a new element dialog will be displayed.
ICA Connection Configuration Select the Section for the new key (TCP/IP, WFClient or Thinwire3.0), enter the Name and Value of the key to set then click OK. To edit a key, select the key in the Key column then click the Edit button. To delete an key, select the key in the Key column then click the Delete button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking OK.
ICA Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
ICA Connection Configuration nection configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Conwindow. nections Autostart Priority Default: Off This enables you to specify the order in which connections are started automatically when the client is powered-on. When set to Off, this connection will not automatically start. Selecting a number 1 to 5 will determine the position this connection will have in the auto start order.
ICA Connection Configuration The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Enter the Name and Value of the environment variable to set then click OK. To edit an environment value, select the name in the Name field then click the Edit button. To delete an environment value, select the name of the environment variable in the Name field then click the Delete button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking OK.
ICA Connection Configuration The ICA General Settings Dialog The settings specified in the ICA general settings dialog will apply to all ICA connections unless overridden by settings in the ICA connection dialog for a specific connection. To display the ICA general settings dialog, click on the General Settings icon in the Control Panel - Connections toolbar and select ICA from the drop-down menu. The following sections describe all the options available in the ICA dialog.
ICA Connection Configuration The Options Tab Enable Windows alert sounds Default: Checked This will enable or disable alert sounds that may be issued by Windows or a Windows application when it needs to warn you. ICA acceleration (LAN only) Default: Unchecked Activates or deactivates the ICA acceleration for the thin client. Allow backing store Default: Checked When backing store is enabled, the ICA client can use the cache of the X-server in order to improve performance.
ICA Connection Configuration Use server redraw Default: Checked Server redraw is a capability of the X-server that enables bitmaps to be drawn (e.g. when moving windows) without slowing down the Windows server or the network. Disable info box before connecting Default: Checked This allows you to enable or disable the display of a Connecting to... message box when a connection is started.
ICA Connection Configuration established by the first application instead of creating a new ICA connection to the server. Minimum bitmap cache size Default: 2048 bytes This sets the minimum size of the bitmap cache.
ICA Connection Configuration The Window Tab Window size Default: Fullscreen The default size of the ICA connection window can be defined without restriction. The window size can be specified in pixels, percentage of screen size, or full screen. When Fixed Size is selected, the window size is specified by the Width and Height settings. When Percentage of screen size is selected, the window size is specified by the Screen setting.
ICA Connection Configuration Window colors Default: Automatic The setting of the Window colors option determines the number of colours that can be displayed. Selecting Automatic will cause NeoLinux to automatically use the appropriate color setting. When set to 256 colors, the setting of the 256 color mapping option determines whether the exact colors are used, or approximate colors.
ICA Connection Configuration The Server Location Tab This tab enables you to define a list of primary Citrix browser servers that can be accessed to determine the list of available ICA connections (desktops and/or published applications). Default protocol Default: TCP/IP This setting determines the way server browsing is performed. TCP/ IP is preferred for MetaFrame 1.8 and older. TCP/IP + HTTP server location is preferred for Metaframe XP.
ICA Connection Configuration HTTPS provides strong encryption of ICA traffic and MetaFrame XP Presentation Server authentication. TCP Address Address entries in this field are only realized if one or more ICA servers are behind a router. This is because the server browsing offered by the ICA protocol does not work across a router. You can enter the name of a server so that the thin client can offer a list of available ICA servers and applications.
ICA Connection Configuration The procedure for adding a new HTTP address to the HTTP Address field, editing or deleting an address, is the same as described above for the TCP/IP address.
ICA Connection Configuration The Firewall Tab The options in this dialog should only be used if a firewall exists between the thin client and the ICA server and/or published applications. Type Default: None (Direct) To establish a direct connection between an ICA connection and an ICA server across a firewall, select either Secure (HTTPS) or Socks, then specify the Address of the proxy server and the number of the Port to use.
ICA Connection Configuration Use alternate address for firewall connection Default: Unchecked This should only be enabled if your thin client needs to access an ICA server and/or published applications located behind a firewall.
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 6 RDP Connection Configuration This chapter describes how to create an RDP connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have the RDP client installed. RDP connections utilize the open source RDP client to connect to Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server using the RDP protocol.
RDP Connection Configuration Creating a New RDP Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new RDP connection. Descriptions of all the options available are provided later in this chapter. 1 2 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel. Double-click on the Connections icon to display the Control window. Panel - Connections 3 92 Click the Add icon in the toolbar and select RDP from the dropdown menu to display the Edit new RDP connection dialog.
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RDP Connection Configuration 4 In the Name field at the top of the dialog, enter a descriptive name for the RDP connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. 5 On the Network tab, enter the name or IP address of the server to connect to in the Address field. 6 If you want an application to be automatically run once you have logged into an RDP connection, specify the full filename of the application in the Application field (for example: winword.
RDP Connection Configuration The Edit New RDP Connection Dialog This section describes all the options available in the Edit new RDP dialog. The dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. connection Name Default: New RDP This field enables you to enter a descriptive name for the RDP connection. The name will be used to identify the connection to the user.
RDP Connection Configuration Address Enter the name or IP address of the server to connect to in this field. Application This field enables you to specify the name of an application that the thin client will automatically run once you have logged into an RDP connection. You must enter the full filename of the application, for example: winword.exe. Note that the specified application will be the only one available to the user during this connection.
RDP Connection Configuration The Window Tab Window size Default: Fullscreen The default size of the RDP connection window can be defined without restriction. The window size can be specified in pixels, percentage of screen size, or full screen. When Fixed Size is selected, the window size is specified by the Width and Height settings. When Percentage of screen size is selected, the window size is specified by the Percentage setting.
RDP Connection Configuration Window Colors Default: Automatic This determines the number of colours that can be displayed. Selecting Automatic will cause NeoLinux to automatically use the appropriate color setting. The colour depth ranges from 256 colours (16 Bit) to True Colour (supported by RDP 5.1) with 16 million colours (24 Bit).
RDP Connection Configuration The Options Tab Enable motion events Default: Checked When this option is selected, mouse movements are displayed locally but not transmitted to the host. The position of the mouse is not sent to the host before you click a mouse button. This gives the user the impression of improved performance. However, mouse-sensitive buttons on the display are not activated when this feature is enabled.
RDP Connection Configuration Enable data compression Default: Checked Selecting this option will cause data to be compressed before it is transmitted. Enable encryption Default: Checked This determines whether communication from the client to the server is encrypted or not. If your thin client is to connect to a French version of Windows NT 4 Server running Terminal Server Edition, you should disable encryption by unchecking this option.
RDP Connection Configuration Protocol level Default: Automatic The setting of this option is used to check the version of RDP being used by the server. The following settings are available: Automatic Select this to automatically try to detect the RDP version being used by the server. 4.0 Select this if you are using NT version 4.0. 5.0 Select this if you are using Windows 2000. 5.1 Select this if you are using Windows 2003 Server or Windows XP. 5.
RDP Connection Configuration The Local Resources Tab Redirect sound Default: Unchecked When this option is checked you can use the list box to specify whether sound is disabled (OFF), directed to the Local thin client speaker, or the Remote RDP server speaker. Enable drive mapping Default: Unchecked This option requires RDP protocol level 5.1 or above.
RDP Connection Configuration Map serial ports Default: Unchecked Selecting this option will enable the local serial RS232 port to be used through the RDP connection. Enable printer autocreation Default: Checked If you have a line printer defined in the Control Panel, selecting this option will enable that printer to be created and used by the RDP connection. Note that the Windows printer driver name must be specified so that the correct driver is used.
RDP Connection Configuration The Experience Tab The options on this tab affect how the display appears to the user. Enable desktop background Default: Unchecked This determines whether the desktop is displayed in the background. Show window while dragging Default: Checked If you are using a slow connection, disabling this option will prevent the server having to redraw the entire window on the display while it is being moved or resized.
RDP Connection Configuration Enable menu and window animations Default: Checked If you are using a slow connection, disabling this option will prevent the server from displaying menu and window animations. Enable themes Default: Checked This determines whether themes are enabled. Enable bitmap caching Default: Unchecked Selecting this option will cause bitmap data to be stored in local thin client memory once downloaded from the server.
RDP Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
RDP Connection Configuration nection configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Connections window. Autostart Priority Default: Off This enables you to specify the order in which connections are started automatically when the client is powered-on. When set to Off, this connection will not automatically start. Selecting a number 1 to 5 will determine the position this connection will have in the auto start order.
RDP Connection Configuration The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Enter the Name and Value of the environment variable to set then click OK. To edit an environment value, select the name in the Name field then click the Edit button. To delete an environment value, select the name of the environment variable in the Name field then click the Delete button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking OK.
RDP Connection Configuration The RDP General Settings Dialog The settings specified in the RDP general settings dialog will apply to all ICA connections unless overridden by settings in the RDP connection dialog for a specific connection. To display the RDP general settings dialog, click on the General Settings icon in the Control Panel - Connections toolbar and select RDP from the drop-down menu.
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NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 7 TeemTalk Connection Configuration This chapter describes how to create a TeemTalk connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have the TeemTalk client installed. TeemTalk allows you to access mainframes or minicomputers.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration Creating a New TeemTalk Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new TeemTalk connection. Descriptions of the options available for making a connection are provided later in this chapter. 1 2 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel. Double-click on the Connections icon to display the Control window.
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TeemTalk Connection Configuration 4 In the Name field at the top of the dialog, enter a descriptive name for the TeemTalk connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. 5 On the Network tab, enter the name or IP address of the server to connect to in the Address field. 6 Select the number of the port to use from the Port list. 7 Select the terminal emulation to use from the Emulation list.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Edit New TeemTalk Connection Dialog This section describes the options available in the Edit new TeemTalk connection dialog. The dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. Name This field enables you to enter a descriptive name for the TeemTalk connection. The name will be used to identify the connection to the user.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration Address Enter the name or IP address of the server to connect to in this field, and select the number of the port to use from the Port list. Emulation This enables you to select from a wide range of terminal emulations. Note that the options available in this dialog will change according to the selected terminal emulation. Refer to the "TeemTalk User Manual" for a complete description of the terminal emulations, setup options and advanced functions.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration Keyboard Language Default: North American This specifies the nationality of the keyboard being used. It is important that this option is set correctly otherwise the characters displayed may not match the legends on the typed keys. Display Control Codes Default: Unchecked The setting of this option determines whether received control codes are actioned or displayed. When checked, a representation of most of the control codes will be displayed on the screen.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Backup Tab The options on this tab enable you to specify up to two additional servers as a backup in case the thin client cannot establish a connection to the standard server. If the thin client fails to connect to the standard server, it will try to connect to the server specified in the Backup Address 1 field. If that also fails, it will then try the server specified in Backup Address 2.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The General Tab Break Settings Default: TM with Break Checked The setting of these options determine whether a timing mark (TM) and/or carriage return (CR) is sent with a Telnet break packet. A timing mark is sent by default. Force Negotiation Default: DO These settings determine whether the Telnet Binary or EOR options are supported. no Will not force any negotiations. It will leave it up to the host to decide what to do.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration DO DONT Will force negotiation. The host will be informed that the option is supported. Will force negotiation. A negotiation packet will be sent to the host telling it that the option is not supported. Suppress Echo Default: Unchecked When selected, this will will prevent the emulator from generating the Telnet echo option on connection.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Display Tab Cursor Type Default: Underline This specifies whether the text cursor is displayed as an underline or block, or hidden. Static Default: Unchecked The text cursor can be displayed as a static or blinking cursor depending on this setting.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration Allow Multiline mode Default: Unchecked When this option is checked, resizing the window will cause the number of visible lines to be increased or decreased to fill the new window size, without altering the size of characters. When the option is unchecked, resizing the window will cause TeemTalk to search a list of known fonts and select the one that allows the same number of rows and columns as before to fill the new window size.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration Toolbar Default: Unchecked This determines whether the TeemTalk toolbar is displayed or not. Greyscale Display Default: Unchecked The setting of this option determines how colour is interpreted and displayed. It should be set to match the type of display monitor being used. When checked, colour is converted to the equivalent NTSC grey level.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration Auto New Line Default: Unchecked When checked, a carriage return command will be appended to every line feed command received. Auto Line Feed Default: Unchecked When checked, a line feed command will be appended to every carriage return command received.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Color Tab The options on this tab enable you to change the colors and attributes used for characters displayed in the emulation workspace for each terminal emulation. When the use default box is checked, the settings defined on the TeemTalk general settings - Color tab will be used. Refer to the section “The Color Tab” on page 134 for a description of how to use the options on this tab.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Keyboard Macros Tab The options on this tab enable you to assign different functions to keys and key combinations on your keyboard. Keyboard mapping is disabled by default. To redefine a key or key combination: 1 Check the Enable check box to enable keyboard mapping. 2 Click the New button. The New key mapping dialog will be displayed. 3 126 Select the key or key combination to redefine in the Key list box.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration 4 Specify the new action of the key by selecting Send key or Execute script in the Type list box. 5 If Send key is selected, select the new function of the key from the Key list box which lists the virtual key names of all the valid key functions. If Execute script is selected, enter the command in the Script text box. 6 Click OK when you have finished.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration nection configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Connections window. Autostart Priority Default: Off This enables you to specify the order in which connections are started automatically when the client is powered-on. When set to Off, this connection will not automatically start. Selecting a number 1 to 5 will determine the position this connection will have in the auto start order.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Enter the Name and Value of the environment variable to set then click OK. To edit an environment value, select the name in the Name field then click the Edit button. To delete an environment value, select the name of the environment variable in the Name field then click the Delete button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking OK.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Emulation Tab The last tab of the TeemTalk connection dialog displays options specific to the terminal emulation selected in the Emulation field on the Network tab. The tab title will change to show the name of the selected emulation. For a description of the options available on this tab for the chosen terminal emulation, refer to the "Setup Menus" chapter in the "TeemTalk User Manual".
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The TeemTalk General Settings Dialog The settings specified in the TeemTalk general settings dialog will apply to all TeemTalk connections unless overridden by settings in the Edit new TeemTalk connection dialog for a specific connection. To display the TeemTalk general settings dialog, click on the General Settings icon in the Control Panel - Connections toolbar and select TeemTalk from the drop-down menu.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The General Tab auto exit Default: Unchecked Checking this option will enable the host connection to be closed automatically when TeemTalk is exited.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Color Tab The options on this tab enable you to change the colors and attributes used for characters displayed in the emulation workspace for each terminal emulation. To change the colors or attributes: 1 Select the terminal emulation in the list box at the top of the tab. The name of the currently selected emulation will be displayed on the tab of the color and attribute options tab below.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration 4 If Color is selected, click the Set foreground or Set background button to display a dialog that enables you to select the color to be assigned. If Attribute is selected, use the attribute check boxes (Flashing, Underline, etc.) to enable or disable character attributes.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Printer Tab Printer Default: Parallel port (LPT1) This specifies the port to which print data is sent. Printer Data Type Default: National Only This specifies the character set that is used for printing, allowing non-ISO Latin-1 printers to be used. Printer Mode Default: Normal The printer mode can be set to Normal, Auto or Controller.
TeemTalk Connection Configuration Printer Extent Default: Full Tab The setting of this option determines whether the contents of the entire page is printed, or just the scrolling region. Printer close delay (secs) Default: 5 If you find a through print results in data being split into lines, each treated as a separate print job, specify a time delay here (e.g. 5 seconds).
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NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 8 Firefox Connection Configuration This chapter describes how to create a Firefox connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have Firefox installed. Firefox is a web browser developed by Mozilla.
Firefox Connection Configuration Creating a New Firefox Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new Firefox connection. Descriptions of the options available for making a connection are provided later in this chapter. 1 2 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel. Double-click on the Connections icon to display the Control window.
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Firefox Connection Configuration 4 In the Name field at the top of the dialog, enter a descriptive name for the Firefox connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. 5 In the URL field, specify the address of the web page you want loaded when you start the Firefox connection. 6 The Enable full screen check box enables you to specify whether the Firefox connection is displayed in a separate window (unchecked) or fills the screen (checked).
Firefox Connection Configuration The Edit New Firefox Connection Dialog This section describes the options available in the Edit new Firefox connection dialog. The dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. Name This field enables you to enter a descriptive name for the Firefox connection. The name will be used to identify the connection to the user.
Firefox Connection Configuration URL Default: www.neoware.com This field enables you to specify the URL of the web page you want loaded when you start the Firefox connection. Enable full screen Default: Checked The Firefox connection can be displayed either in a window (unchecked) or filling the screen (checked).
Firefox Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
Firefox Connection Configuration nection configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Conwindow. nections Autostart Priority Default: Off This enables you to specify the order in which connections are started automatically when the client is powered-on. When set to Off, this connection will not automatically start. Selecting a number 1 to 5 will determine the position this connection will have in the auto start order.
Firefox Connection Configuration The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Enter the Name and Value of the environment variable to set then click OK. To edit an environment value, select the name in the Name field then click the Edit button. To delete an environment value, select the name of the environment variable in the Name field then click the Delete button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking OK.
Firefox Connection Configuration The Firefox General Settings Dialog The settings specified in the Firefox general settings dialog will apply to all Firefox connections unless overridden by settings in the Edit new Firefox connection dialog for a specific connection. To display the Firefox general settings dialog, click on the General Settings icon in the Control Panel - Connections toolbar and select Firefox from the drop-down menu.
Firefox Connection Configuration The General Tab Disable pop-up windows Default: Checked When checked, this option will block the display of all pop-up windows. Remember signons Default: Unchecked Checking this box will cause personal credential information required by some web pages to be stored so you do not have to keep re-typing it.
Firefox Connection Configuration Disable menubar Default: Unchecked You can remove the Firefox menu bar from the display by checking this box. Disable navigationbar Default: Unchecked You can remove the Firefox navigation bar from the display by checking this box. Disable bookmarkbar Default: Checked You can remove the Firefox bookmark bar from the display by checking this box.
Firefox Connection Configuration The Proxy Tab Use general proxy settings Default: Unchecked If using a proxy is mandatory, check this box and enter the URL in the field below.
Firefox Connection Configuration The Tabbed Browsing Tab Hide the tab bar when only one tab is open Default: Checked This determines whether the tab bar is removed from the display when only one tab is open. Load links in the background Default: Checked When this option is selected, if you click on a link using the middle mouse button (load in new page/tab), the focus is not given to the new tab.
Firefox Connection Configuration Middle-click or control-click of links in a web page Default: Checked This determines whether clicking the middle mouse button or Ctrl + clicking on a link in a web page opens a new tab (checked) or a window (unchecked). Control + Enter in the location bar Default: Checked This determines whether pressing the keys Ctrl + Enter when entering a URL in the location bar opens a new tab (checked) or a window (unchecked).
Firefox Connection Configuration The Security Tab Enable Cookies Default: Checked This determines whether cookies are enabled. You can specify whether cookies are enabled for the originating web site only, or for the current connection only, by checking the relevant check boxes. SSL / TLS These options determine the level of security and the type of warnings that can be issued when entering secure or unsecure sites. The SSL2, SSL3 and TLS secure connection protocols are enabled by default.
Firefox Connection Configuration The Javascript Tab Enable javascript Default: Checked Determines whether your browser will accept javascript commands issued by web sites. Allow scripts to Default: All Checked When javascript is enabled, you can control the extent to which web sites using javascript can manipulate and interact with your browser using these options.
Firefox Connection Configuration The Printer Tab Printer port Default: Parallel port (LPT1) This specifies the port to use for printing. Enable colors Default: Checked The setting of this option determines whether colors are enabled.
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 9 PNAgent Connection Configuration This chapter describes how to create a PNAgent connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have PNAgent installed.
PNAgent Connection Configuration Creating a New PNAgent Connection This section describes the procedure for creating a new PNAgent connection. 158 1 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the Connections icon to display the Control Panel - Connections window. 3 Click the Add icon in the toolbar and select PNAgent from the drop-down menu to display the Edit new PNAgent connection dialog.
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PNAgent Connection Configuration 4 In the Name field at the top of the dialog, enter a descriptive name for the new PNA connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. 5 Enter the URL of the server to connect to in the Server URL field. 6 If you want to enable auto login, specify the Username and Password. If the user authenticates against an NT-domain, you need to specify the name of the domain in the Domain field.
PNAgent Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
PNAgent Connection Configuration Fallback Connection Default: Unspecified This enables you to specify an alternative connection to run if this connection fails to connect. You can select from a list of all the connection configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Connections window. Autostart Priority Default: Off This enables you to specify the order in which connections are started automatically when the client is powered-on. When set to Off, this connection will not automatically start.
PNAgent Connection Configuration Extra environment values Default: Unspecified You can specify environment values by clicking the New button: The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Enter the Name and Value of the environment variable to set then click OK. To edit an environment value, select the name in the Name field then click the Edit button. To delete an environment value, select the name of the environment variable in the Name field then click the Delete button.
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NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 10 Custom Connection Configuration This chapter describes how to create a custom connection and explains the configuration options available. Creating a New Custom Connection 1 2 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel. Double-click on the Connections icon to display the Control window. Panel - Connections 3 Click the Add icon in the toolbar and select Custom from the drop-down menu to display the Edit new Custom connection dialog.
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Custom Connection Configuration 4 In the Name field, enter a descriptive name for the custom connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. 5 Enter the command(s) to run the custom connection in the Enter command to run field. 6 When you have finished configuring the custom connection, click OK.
Custom Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
Custom Connection Configuration Fallback Connection Default: Unspecified This enables you to specify an alternative connection to run if this connection fails to connect. You can select from a list of all the connection configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Connections window. Autostart Priority Default: Off This enables you to specify the order in which connections are started automatically when the client is powered-on. When set to Off, this connection will not automatically start.
Custom Connection Configuration Extra environment values Default: Unspecified You can specify environment values by clicking the New button: The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Enter the Name and Value of the environment variable to set then click OK. To edit an environment value, select the name in the Name field then click the Edit button. To delete an environment value, select the name of the environment variable in the Name field then click the Delete button.
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 11 SSH Connection Configuration This chapter describes how to create an SSH (Secure Shell) connection and explains the configuration options available. Creating a New SSH Connection 1 2 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel. Double-click on the Connections icon to display the Control window. Panel - Connections 3 Click the Add icon in the toolbar and select SSH from the dropdown menu to display the Edit new SSH connection dialog.
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SSH Connection Configuration 4 In the Name field, enter a descriptive name for the SSH connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. 5 Enter the IP address of the server to connect to using the SSH (Secure Shell) protocol in the Address field. 6 Select the port number to use from the Port list (default 22). 7 Enter your Username.
SSH Connection Configuration An icon for the new SSH connection configuration will be displayed in the Control Panel - Connections window and on the desktop, and it will be listed for selection in the taskbar menu and the Connection Manager. If you need to change the configuration of an SSH connection, display the Control Panel - Connections window then double-click on the relevant SSH connection configuration icon.
SSH Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
SSH Connection Configuration Fallback Connection Default: Unspecified This enables you to specify an alternative connection to run if this connection fails to connect. You can select from a list of all the connection configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Connections window. Autostart Priority Default: Off This enables you to specify the order in which connections are started automatically when the client is powered-on. When set to Off, this connection will not automatically start.
SSH Connection Configuration Extra environment values Default: Unspecified You can specify environment values by clicking the New button: The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Enter the Name and Value of the environment variable to set then click OK. To edit an environment value, select the name in the Name field then click the Edit button. To delete an environment value, select the name of the environment variable in the Name field then click the Delete button.
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NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 12 Telnet Connection Configuration This chapter describes how to create a Telnet connection and explains the configuration options available. Creating a New Telnet Connection 1 2 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel. Double-click on the Connections icon to display the Control window. Panel - Connections 3 Click the Add icon in the toolbar and select Telnet from the drop-down menu to display the Edit new Telnet connection dialog.
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Telnet Connection Configuration 4 In the Name field, enter a descriptive name for the Telnet connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. 5 Enter the name or IP address of the Telnet host to connect to in the Address field. 6 Select the number of the port to use from the Port list. 7 You can specify a different display style from the default by making a selection from the Foreground color and/or Background color lists.
Telnet Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
Telnet Connection Configuration Fallback Connection Default: Unspecified This enables you to specify an alternative connection to run if this connection fails to connect. You can select from a list of all the connection configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Connections window. Autostart Priority Default: Off This enables you to specify the order in which connections are started automatically when the client is powered-on. When set to Off, this connection will not automatically start.
Telnet Connection Configuration Extra environment values Default: Unspecified You can specify environment values by clicking the New button: The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Enter the Name and Value of the environment variable to set then click OK. To edit an environment value, select the name in the Name field then click the Edit button. To delete an environment value, select the name of the environment variable in the Name field then click the Delete button.
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 13 XDM Connection Configuration This chapter describes how to create an XDM connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have the XDM client installed. The XDM Agent enables you to connect to XDM servers for remote X Window desktops.
XDM Connection Configuration Creating a New XDM Connection This section describes the procedure for creating a new XDM connection. 186 1 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the Connections icon to display the Control Panel - Connections window. 3 Click the Add icon in the toolbar and select XDM from the dropdown menu to display the Edit new XDM connection dialog.
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XDM Connection Configuration 4 In the Name field at the top of the dialog, enter a descriptive name for the new XDM connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. 5 Enter the IP address or name of the XDM server in the Address field. 6 Select the Type of X connection you want to create from the list: 7 8 Chooser This will present a list of possible servers at connection time. Query This will provide direct access to the X server specified in the Address field.
XDM Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
XDM Connection Configuration Fallback Connection Default: Unspecified This enables you to specify an alternative connection to run if this connection fails to connect. You can select from a list of all the connection configurations currently defined in the Control Panel - Connections window. Autostart Priority Default: Off This enables you to specify the order in which connections are started automatically when the client is powered-on. When set to Off, this connection will not automatically start.
XDM Connection Configuration Extra environment values Default: Unspecified You can specify environment values by clicking the New button: The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Enter the Name and Value of the environment variable to set then click OK. To edit an environment value, select the name in the Name field then click the Edit button. To delete an environment value, select the name of the environment variable in the Name field then click the Delete button.
XDM Connection Configuration 192 The Common Settings Tab
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 14 Using The Desktop This chapter describes how to use the desktop to manage your program windows. Introduction The desktop is a graphical user interface in which you can open and manage multiple program windows.
Using The Desktop The desktop can be configured to suit your requirements by using settings in the Desktop dialog. This is displayed by clicking menu in the taskbar and selecting Control Panel, then double-clicking the Desktop icon in the Control Panel - Main window. A description of all the settings in the Desktop dialog can be found in the section “Desktop Settings” on page 213.
Using The Desktop Desktop Menus Right-click on Desktop Clicking the right mouse button when the pointer is on an unoccupied area of the desktop will display a menu enabling you to quickly add or edit connection settings, or change desktop properties. Selecting Add a new connection will display a sub-menu listing all the connection types. Selecting a connection type will display its settings dialog. Refer to the relevant "Connection" chapter for details.
Using The Desktop The Taskbar A taskbar is displayed along the bottom of the desktop by default. The taskbar provides access to various functions and enables you to switch between program windows, dialogs and desktops by clicking buttons. It can also display information such as the current time and system performance. Taskbar Display You can control the display of the taskbar using settings in the Deskdialog (see “Desktop Settings” on page 213).
Using The Desktop Tile Horizontally This will resize all windows that are currently open to the same size so that their width is the same as the desktop and their height allows all windows in their entirety to be displayed from top to bottom, filling the desktop. Cascade This will arrange all windows that are currently open so that they are layered on top of each other but offset from top left to bottom right so that their titlebars can be seen. The windows will not be resized.
Using The Desktop The top of the menu will list the names of any connections that have been defined. Selecting a connection name in the menu will start that connection. The Desktop Button Clicking the Desktop button will toggle the desktop to the front or back of the display. When the desktop is toggled to the front of the display, any windows that were open will be reduced to their taskbar buttons. When the desktop is toggled to the back of the display, the windows will be displayed as before.
Using The Desktop System Information The far right of the taskbar can be used to display information on the state of the system. The system time is displayed by default. The setting of the Applets options on the Desktop tab of the Desktop dialog determines the type of information displayed on the taskbar. In addition to the clock, a CPU and network performance indicator and the status of WLAN and the battery can be displayed.
Using The Desktop mouse. The taskbar will show the width and height of the window and the position of its top left corner in relation to the top left corner of the desktop, in pixels. The right end of the title bar will include one or more buttons that enable you to minimize, maximize or close the window. Clicking the Minimize button will cause the window to reduce to its taskbar button. Clicking the Maximize button will cause the window to fill the desktop.
Using The Desktop Move This will cause the window to move when you move the mouse pointer. To release the window, click the left or right mouse button. Size This will display the size and position of the window in the middle of the taskbar. The width and height of the window and the position of its top left corner in relation to the top left corner of the desktop is indicated in pixels. Minimize This will reduce the window to its taskbar button. Maximize This will cause the window to fill the desktop.
Using The Desktop Window List You can quickly change the focus to a particular window using the Window List feature. You can enable this feature by checking the Show window list box on the Desktop tab of the Desktop dialog. When checked, a Window List button will be displayed on the taskbar next to the Desktop button. Clicking this button will display a menu listing all the windows currently on the display, including virtual desktops.
Using The Desktop The Control Panel Toolbar The Control Panel window includes a toolbar which may contain the following items depending on display context: Up This will return you to the previous Control Panel window display. General Settings Displays a menu of connection types for which you can specify settings that will apply to all connections of a particular type. Add Displays a menu of connection types enabling you to create a new connection.
Using The Desktop 204 The Control Panel Toolbar
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 15 Display Configuration This chapter describes how to configure your monitor and the display to suit your requirements. Introduction This chapter describes the various settings offered through the Control Panel that affect the display. Settings are grouped in dialogs under the following headings: Display, Touchscreen and Desktop. To display the display settings dialogs: 1 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel.
Display Configuration Display Settings The Display dialog is displayed by double-clicking the Display icon in the Control Panel - Main window. The Display dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. The following sections describe all the options available on each tab. Note that if you make any changes to the settings in the Display dialog, you will be prompted to log-off in order for the changes to take effect.
Display Configuration The Display Tab Resolutions Default: 1024x768 The setting of this option determines how many pixels are used for the width and height of the display. A low resolution setting such as 640x480 will make displayed elements appear larger on the screen, but less refined. A higher resolution setting will provide a finer display, and displayed elements will appear smaller. The setting must not be greater than that selected for the Type on the Monitor tab of this dialog. Colors Default: 16.
Display Configuration Refresh Rate Default: 60 This specifies the speed at which the screen is redrawn. You can select from Auto, 60, 75 or 85 Hz. The Monitor Tab Type This enables you to specify the monitor you are using. The Horizontal and Vertical sync frequencies will be adjusted according to the monitor type selected. If you want to specify the frequencies manually, select User defined. Note that this does not set the screen resolution.
Display Configuration Horizontal and Vertical sync frequencies When the monitor Type is set to User defined, these fields enable you to manually specify the horizontal and vertical sync frequencies for your monitor. WARNING: The horizontal and vertical sync frequencies must correspond with the frequencies used by your monitor, otherwise the monitor may be damaged. Maximum dot clock Default: 60 This specifies the maximum number of pixels per second that can be written to the screen by the monitor.
Display Configuration The Power Saving Tab Enable Power Saving Default: Unchecked When power saving is enabled, the energy saving capabilities of the monitor can be used. You can specify the period of inactivity after which the monitor switches to standby mode, suspend mode, or powers off using the following options. Standby after Default: 30 minutes When power saving is enabled, this determines the period of inactivity after which the monitor will switch to standby mode.
Display Configuration Suspend after Default: 40 minutes When power saving is enabled, this determines the period of inactivity after which the monitor will be in suspended mode. Power off after Default: 60 minutes When power saving is enabled, this determines the period of inactivity after which the monitor will power off.
Display Configuration Touchscreen Settings The Touchscreen dialog is displayed by double-clicking the Touchscreen icon in the Control Panel - Main window. Touchscreen support Check this box to enable touch screen support and specify the Controller Type and Device settings. Controller Type The controller type can be set to Elographics, Microtouch, TSHARC, or eGalax. Device Select from COM1 to COM4, or USB-Serial Converter.
Display Configuration Desktop Settings The Desktop dialog is displayed by double-clicking the Desktop icon in the Control Panel - Main window. The Desktop dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. The following sections describe all the options available on each tab. The Desktop Tab The options on this tab affect the appearance of the desktop and the items displayed on it.
Display Configuration Background color The background colour of the desktop can be changed by dragging the Red, Green and Blue slider bars. Click Apply to save the setting. Enable taskbar Default: Checked You can remove the taskbar from the display by unchecking this box. When the taskbar is removed from the display, you can still display the menu by using the keyboard shortcut defined on the Shortcuts tab of the Keyboard settings dialog (default Shift + Esc).
Display Configuration Clicking the Window list item at the bottom of the menu will display the window list in a separate window. You can click on a window title in the list to change the focus to that window. Applets Default: Clock enabled The applet checkboxes allow you to activate or deactivate various informative items that can be displayed on the taskbar. These include graphic performance indicators for the CPU and Network, and the status of WLAN and the Battery.
Display Configuration Enable kiosk mode Default: Unchecked When kiosk mode is enabled, the desktop will display the Connecbut no taskbar, menu or connection icons. tion Manager Lock icons Default: Unchecked Selecting this option will make desktop icons static so that they cannot be moved from their current position. Auto hide mouse cursor Default: Unchecked Selecting this option will cause the mouse cursor to be hidden when it is not moving.
Display Configuration Number of virtual desktops Default: 1 NeoLinux supports up to eight virtual desktops, enabling you to hide the current desktop, including any running applications, in order to display another desktop in which more applications can be run. The setting of this option determines how many virtual desktops are available to the user. Preferred theme Default: blue A theme is a color scheme used to display standard system items such as menus, dialogs and windows.
Display Configuration The Screensaver Tab Use screen saver Default: Checked Using a screen saver helps to prolong the life of your monitor by switching the display off after a specified period of inactivity. Mode Default: Floating Bitmap When screen saver is enabled, this setting determines whether the screen is completely blank or displays a floating bitmap.
Display Configuration Users may set a screen saver password Default: Unchecked When screen saver is enabled, this setting determines whether a user can set a password that must be entered to deactivate the screen saver once it is activated. Selecting this option will add an additional item to the menu > System Tools selection: Selecting Change Screensaver Password will display a dialog enabling a password to be set.
Display Configuration The Access Control List Tab This tab enables you to specify the hosts that can access the X server of the thin client, allowing them to send their display to the thin client screen. Note that the network settings must be correct. Enable Access Control Default: Checked Enabling Access Control will allow hosts listed in the Control List field to access the X server of the thin client so that their display can be sent to the thin client screen.
Display Configuration Entering a host name or IP address then clicking OK will cause that host to be listed in the Control List field. To edit a host entry, select it in the Control List field then click the Edit button. To delete a host entry, select it in the Control List field then click the Delete button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking OK.
Display Configuration The Fontserver Tab This tab enables you to specify the fontservers that can be accessed by the thin client. To specify a font server, click the New button: The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Enter the name or IP address of the Font server, specify the Port number, then click OK. The font server details will be displayed in the Fontserver field below.
Display Configuration To edit a font server entry, select it in the list then click the Edit button. To delete a font server entry, select it in the list then click the Delete button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking OK. Prepend fontservers Default: Unchecked If this option is checked, when an application is looking for a font, it will ask the font servers in the list before loading the local font stored in the system.
Display Configuration The Shadowing Tab Shadowing is a feature that enables an administrator to remotely view and interact with your thin client using a VNC client. The settings on this tab determine the level of control the user has over a remote shadowing request. Enable shadowing Default: Checked The setting of this option determines whether your thin client can be shadowed remotely. To prevent shadowing, uncheck this box.
Display Configuration require user confirmation. The user will be warned by a message box when the thin client is being shadowed. User may not abort shadowing request Default: Unchecked This determines whether the user can abort a shadowing request by using the end shadowing keyboard shortcut. Shadowing password This enables you to specify a password that has to be entered when a shadow connection is attempted using a VNC client.
Display Configuration The X Resources Tab This tab enables you to specify X-server variables. To specify an X resource, click the New button: The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Enter the Resource and the Value, then click OK. The X resource details will be displayed in the list box.
Display Configuration To edit an X resource entry, select it in the list then click the Edit button. To delete an X resource entry, select it in the list then click the Delete button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking OK.
Display Configuration 228 Desktop Settings
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 16 Mouse Configuration This chapter describes how to configure a mouse to suit your requirements. Introduction You can configure your mouse using settings specified in the Mouse dialog, which is displayed from the Control Panel. Note that some of the settings specified here may be overridden by settings defined for a particular connection. Displaying the Mouse Settings Dialog 1 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel.
Mouse Configuration Mouse Settings Dialog Protocol Default: Microsoft Intelli Mouse PS/2 This enables you to specify the protocol used by your mouse. Emulate three buttons Default: Unchecked This enables a two button mouse to emulate a three button mouse. The third button is emulated by clicking the left and right mouse buttons simultaneously.
Mouse Configuration Lefthand mouse Default: Unchecked You can switch the function of the left and right mouse buttons for a lefthanded user by checking this option. Acceleration The acceleration setting determines the distance the mouse pointer travels on the display depending on how fast you move the mouse. Choosing a high acceleration setting will cause the mouse pointer to travel further over the display when you quickly move the mouse (even over a short distance) than if you moved the mouse slowly.
Mouse Configuration 232 Mouse Settings Dialog
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 17 Touchpad Configuration This chapter describes how to configure a touchpad to suit your requirements. Introduction If your thin client uses a touchpad, you can adjust its sensitivity and the speed at which the pointer moves across the display using settings specified in the Touchpad dialog. Displaying the Touchpad Settings Dialog 1 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel. 2 Double-click on the Touchpad icon.
Touchpad Configuration Touchpad Dialog Settings Enable Synaptics Driver Default: Unchecked Checking this box will enable the Synaptics touchpad driver and allow you to configure settings using the following options. Tap and drag Default: Checked When this option is checked, tapping an item twice and keeping your finger on the touchpad on the second tap will enable you to move the item by dragging your finger across the touchpad. To release the item, lift your finger from the touchpad.
Touchpad Configuration Tap to click Default: Checked When this option is checked, tapping the touchpad will perform a primary click. If you disable this option, a primary click can only be performed by pressing a button. Acceleration Default: 15 This slider enables you to specify how quickly the pointer reaches its maximum speed when you drag a finger across the touchpad. Speed Default: 40 This slider enables you to set the minimum speed of the pointer.
Touchpad Configuration 236 Touchpad Dialog Settings
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 18 Keyboard Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the keyboard to suit your requirements. Introduction You can configure the keyboard using settings specified in the Keyboard dialog, which is displayed from the Control Panel. Note that some of the settings specified here may be overridden by settings defined for a particular connection. Displaying the Keyboard Settings Dialog 1 Click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel.
Keyboard Configuration General Keyboard Settings Language Default: US English Specifies the nationality of the keyboard being used. It is important that this option is set correctly otherwise the characters displayed may not match the legends on the typed keys. Model Default: PC 105 Keyboard Specifies the type of keyboard being used, as determined by the number of keys.
Keyboard Configuration Enable NumLock on Boot Default: Unchecked When this option is selected, Num Lock will be activated automatically when the thin client boots. (Num Lock is disabled by default to avoid synchronization issues when connecting to some servers.) Disable dead keys Default: Checked The setting of this option determines whether dead keys are enabled or not. Dead keys are normally used to enable characters with accent marks to be inputted.
Keyboard Configuration Keyboard Shortcuts This tab enables you to define keyboard shortcuts for quickly accessing various features. The list box displays the currently defined keyboard shutcuts. Each shortcut definition appears on a separate line and shows the key combination and the action it takes. The check box at the beginning of each shortcut line allows you to enable or disable the shortcut. To define a keyboard shortcut: 1 240 Keyboard Shortcuts Click the New button.
Keyboard Configuration The Add a new element dialog will be displayed. 2 Click the Choose... button next to the Key Combination field to display the following dialog. 3 Press the actual key combination you want to use as the shortcut on the keyboard. The names of the keys pressed will be displayed in the Key Combination field separated by + (plus) characters. 4 To assign a pre-defined function to a keyboard shortcut, select Pre-defined in the Type list then click the Choose...
Keyboard Configuration To enter your own definition, select Custom in the Type list box then enter the definition in the Command field. 5 Click OK when you have finished. A list of all the keys that have been defined as keyboard shortcuts will be displayed in the list box in the centre of the dialog tab. To edit a keyboard shortcut definition: 1 Select the line showing the keyboard shortcut to be changed.
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 19 Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint This chapter describes how to configure your thin client for printing using LPD or ThinPrint (if included). Introduction This chapter describes the various settings offered through the Control Panel that affect printing. Settings are grouped in dialogs under the headings Printers and ThinPrint (if included). Note: Not all versions of NeoLinux include ThinPrint.
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint Line Printer Settings NeoLinux provides a built-in LPD-LPR print server capability which is enabled by default. You can specify line printer settings using the Printers dialog, which is displayed by double-clicking the Printers icon in the Control Panel. The Printers dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. The following sections describe all the options available on each tab.
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint The General Tab Simulate byte counting Simulate byte counting (for remote printer) Default: Checked This setting determines how the size of a print job is reported to the print server. When simulate byte counting is enabled, a random byte size is sent to the print server. If this setting is disabled, the actual size of the print job is sent. If the actual size is unknown, the value 0 will be reported.
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint Enable spooling (local printers only) Default: Unchecked Selecting this option will enable print data sent to local printers to be spooled. The Spooling retries and Spooling timeout settings on this tab will also take effect. Spooling retries Default: 30 When spooling is enabled for local printers, this setting determines how many attempts are made to send print data to the printer if the printer initially refuses to accept the data.
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint The Queues Tab The options on this tab allow you to Enable or disable line printer ports, and specify names for the print queues. The Custom printcap options field enables you to specify options and values defined by the printer capability database to control the printing and spooling of print jobs. In the Windows printer name field, you must specify the exact name of the printer driver (case sensitive) as installed on the Microsoft Windows server.
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint The Remote lpr Tab Remote LPR enables you print locally from the client to a remote LPR print queue. This could be a Windows or Linux server, or a print server, for example. You should use this option when you want to print out of a browser or terminal emulation connection. You might also use a remote printer in an ICA connection. To direct print data to a remote LPR print queue, click the New button: The Add a new element dialog will be displayed.
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint Enter the Local queue name from which print data will be redirected, the host name or IP address of the Remote host, the Remote queue name (usually lp) where the print data is to be sent, and any Printcap options. You can specify a Windows printer name by clicking the Choose button and selecting from the list. Click OK to accept Remote lpr tab. the entries and you will see them listed on the If you need to edit an entry, select it in the list then click the button.
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint ThinPrint Settings Note: Not all versions of NeoLinux include ThinPrint. ThinPrint allows you to compress print jobs, enabling you to avoid bandwidth problems that may occur, for example, when the client is connected to the server via WAN lines, or via the Internet. Note: ThinPrint is a commercial product that needs to be installed in its commercial version on the server as well.
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint Enable ThinPrint Default: Checked Check this box to enable the ThinPrint Client. Line printer on * port Default: Parallel Port selected: name com1, class com1 These options enable you to specify the ports to which your printers controlled by ThinPrint are connected. Using a printer’s Name and Class lets you automatically connect a printer during terminal server login (TPAutoConnect).
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint 252 ThinPrint Settings
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 20 Storage Devices This chapter describes how to configure your thin client to use external USB storage devices. Introduction You can connect a variety of external USB storage devices to your NeoLinux thin client, such as CD-ROM drives, floppy drives, USB sticks and zip drives. This chapter explains how to configure your thin client to use the storage devices.
Storage Devices Double-clicking on one of the storage device icons will display a dialog similar to the following. Some storage devices may not support all the options described below. Enable Default: Checked This allows you to enable or disable the storage device.
Storage Devices Read Only Default: Unchecked Checking this box will prevent the storage device from being written to, making it read only. Extra mount options This field allows you to specify any additional options required by the storage device in order for it to be mounted by your thin client.
Storage Devices 256 Storage Device Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 21 Port Mapping This chapter describes how to directly access serial and parallel devices via IP using the port mapping facilities. Introduction You can directly access serial and parallel devices via IP using the port mapping facilities provided by NeoLinux. This can be useful for printing or for synchronization of PDA devices, or to ensure serial access with terminal emulations.
Port Mapping 3 258 Double-click on a port icon to display a dialog enabling you to configure it.
Port Mapping COM Port Settings Clicking on one of the COM port icons will display a COM dialog. Enable com# port mapping Default: Unchecked Checking this box will enable you to directly map the COM port. The TCP port, Idle timeout and Port type options will become available for you to specify the mapping configuration. TCP port When COM port mapping is enabled, this specifies the TCP port to use.
Port Mapping Idle timeout When COM port mapping is enabled, this specifies the period of inactivity before the port is automatically shut down. Port type This specifies the port type as Raw or Telnet. You should select Raw for devices that receive data directly, such as printers. Telnet should be selected for devices that interact with the user, such as hosts. Use custom settings Default: Checked Checking this box will enable you to specify general COM port settings using the following options.
Port Mapping Stopbits Default: 1 Stopbit This specifies the number of stop bits sent for each character that is transmitted. Databits Default: 8 Databits This specifies the number of data bits sent for each character that is transmitted. Flow Control Default: RTS/CTS The two check boxes enable you to specify the type of flow control used by the port to communicate readiness to transmit or receive data.
Port Mapping LPT1 Port Settings Clicking on the LPT1 port icon will display the LPT1 dialog. Enable lpt1 port mapping Default: Unchecked Checking this box will enable you to directly map the LPT1 port. The TCP port and Idle timeout options will become available for you to specify the mapping configuration. TCP port When LPT1 port mapping is enabled, this specifies the TCP port to use.
Port Mapping USB Serial Port Settings Clicking on the USB Serial port icon will display a USB Serial dialog. Enable usb serial port mapping Default: Unchecked Checking this box will enable you to directly map the USB serial port. The TCP port and Idle timeout options will become available for you to specify the mapping configuration. TCP port When USB serial port mapping is enabled, this specifies the TCP port to use.
Port Mapping 264 USB Serial Port Settings
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 22 Managing Certificates This chapter describes the certificates management facility. Introduction The Certificates dialog enables you to manage certificates that may be required to use some trusted and secure connections. Currently only ICA client certificates for connecting to a Citrix server are supported. You may not need to use a certificate, it all depends on whether the administrator of the Citrix server has specified that a certificate is required.
Managing Certificates The Certificates Dialog The name field lists the names of certificates that are currently in use. To add a certificate, click the the New button: The Add a new element dialog will be displayed.
Managing Certificates 1 Enter the name of the certificate in the Name field. 2 The Type can currently only be set to Certificate Authority. 3 In the Data field, enter the certificate data in base64 format (a text format). This can be achieved using an ICA connection by opening the Citrix Certificate that has been saved in base64 format in a text editor (e.g. Notepad), selecting all the text then copying it to the Clipboard. Return to the Control Panel and paste the data in the Data field.
Managing Certificates 268 The Certificates Dialog
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 23 Accessories This chapter describes the accessories available to help you in your work. Comment Window The Comment window is a basic text window that enables you to enter and temporarily store text. To display the Comment window, click on menu in the taskbar and select Control Panel, then double-click on the Comment icon.
Accessories Command Prompt You can display a VT102 terminal emulator window in order to enter system commands directly.
Accessories or by double-clicking the Command Prompt icon in the Control Panel: In each case the administrator password must be supplied before you can continue. Note: A password has to be set using the Security dialog displayed from the Control Panel. Refer to the section “Security” on page 20 for details. SSH Connection You can access the thin client command prompt from a remote Linux or Windows PC using a secure SSH connection.
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NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 24 Updating Your Thin Client Software This chapter describes how to update the software installed in your thin client. Introduction The software installed in your thin client can be managed and updated from a remote server using Neoware’s ezRemote Manager. This allows an administrator to quickly update or reconfigure thin clients connected to the network without having to leave his desk.
Updating Your Thin Client Software Software Update You can update the features supported by your thin client by performing a software update from the thin client itself. To do this, either select System Tools > Software Update from the menu. or double-click the Software Update icon in the Control Panel: The administrator password must be supplied before you can continue. Note: A password has to be set using the Security dialog displayed from the Control Panel.
Updating Your Thin Client Software Enter the address of the software update file in the URL field, then click OK.
Updating Your Thin Client Software 276 Software Update
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 25 System Information This chapter describes how to display information about your system and how to test network performance.
System Information General System Information The General tab of the System Info dialog provides information about the operating system version, CPU, system name, vendor and serial number. It also shows the amount of Flash memory and RAM installed in your thin client and how much is used.
System Information Network Configuration Information The Network tab of the System Info dialog displays information about your thin client’s network configuration. The MAC address is also displayed here.
System Information Testing Your Network The Net Tools tab of the System Info dialog enables you to perform various operations to test your network and discover IP addresses or hostnames. The basic procedure is to select the tool you want to use, specify any required settings, specify the host (hostname or IP address) to which it is to apply, then click the Start Process button. The result of the test will be logged and displayed in the central window.
System Information The Interval setting determines the interval between each ping. Selecting Adaptive Ping will cause the inter-packet interval to adapt to the round-trip time. Selecting Display user-to-user latency will cause the full user-touser latency to be displayed. Normally ping displays the network round-trip time, which can be different due to DNS failures. Time to live specifies the timeout before considering a packet is lost. The following illustration shows a typical ping result.
System Information you want to use a different source machine, check the Set source IP box and specify its IP address.
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual CHAPTER 26 The Registry Editor This chapter describes how to use the Registry Editor to configure your thin client. Introduction The Registry is a database used by NeoLinux to store configuration information. Some of the information in this database can be set using the Control Panel, which provides a graphical interface suitable for general users.
The Registry Editor The administrator password must be supplied before you can continue. Note: A password has to be set using the Security dialog displayed from the Control Panel. Refer to the section “Security” on page 20 for details.
The Registry Editor The Registry Editor Window The Registry Editor window is divided into two main panels. The left panel enables you to display and select settings (keys) from the Registry. The right panel enables you to modify a selected key. The Registry listing in the left panel is divided into two tabs. The Registry tab displays the main database in a tree view.
The Registry Editor Modifying a Registry Key To modify a Registry key, select it in the tree view so that its details are displayed in the Key description fields on the right. The Value field enables you to change the value currently assigned to the key. The valid values are displayed on the RegExp line below. The Type line specifies the value type, for example: string, number, boolean, etc. Click the Save button when you have finished modifying the key.
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Index A C access control list 220 accessories 269 command prompt 270 Comment window 269 administration 273 network testing 280 Software Update dialog 274 System Information dialog 277 administrator password 20 reset 24 application launch on startup ICA 70 RDP client 96 cable connections 9 CD-ROM drive 253 certificates 265 adding new 266 base64 format 267 deleting 267 editing 267 type 267 Certificates dialog description 266 displaying 265 change screensaver password scre
Index password 20 SSH connection 271 Comment window 269 connecting bar code scanner 10 keyboard 9 modem 10 monitor 9 mouse 9 network cable 9 peripheral devices 9 power cable 9 serial devices 10 connection creating new 12 editing configuration Custom connection 167 Firefox 142 ICA 61 PNAgent 160 RDP 94 SSH 174 TeemTalk 114 Telnet 181 XDM 188 new 12 starting 16 from Connection Manager 16 from desktop icon 16 from menu 16, 22 switch to next 28 Connection Manager 17 displaying 17 kiosk mode 19 Log off 18 making
Index creating a new connection 12 Custom connection 165 Edit new connection dialog Command tab 167 Common Settings tab 168 editing a connection configuration 167 D Date and Time dialog 29 debug mode 36 default settings 24 desktop 193 bring to front 198 button 198 color 214 color theme 217 disable taskbar 214 hide mouse cursor 216 hide taskbar 214 lock icons 216 menus 195 Neoware logo display 216 taskbar 196 theme 217 tooltips 216 using 193 virtual 194, 217 Desktop dialog 213 Access Control list tab 220 De
Index Network tab 143 editing a connection configuration 142 General settings dialog 148 General tab 149 Javascript tab 155 Printer tab 156 Proxy tab 151 Security tab 154 Tabbed browsing tab 152 introduction 139 new connection 140 firewall ICA 72, 89 flash memory usage 278 floppy drive 253 font server 222 I ICA (Independent Computing Architecture) 57 Edit new connection dialog 62 Application tab 70 Common Settings tab 77 Connection tab 64 Extra keys tab 75 Firewall tab 72 Local Resources tab 66 Network tab
Index settings 262 M MAC address 279 managing your thin client updating software 273 mapping ports LPT1 262 parallel 262 USB 263 maximize window 200 memory usage 278 menu 22 connection selection 22 displaying 22, 28 keyboard shortcut 28 Log Off 27 Reboot 27 Shutdown 27 System Tools 23 menu button 197 menus desktop 195 minimize window button 200 keyboard shortcut 28 modem 10 monitor connecting 9 power saving 210 screen saver keyboard shortcut 28 settings 208 mouse acceleration 231 configuring 229 connecting
Index NeoLinux 2 thin client 1 user manual 3 P parallel port 8 mapping 262 password reset 24 screen saver 25, 219 setting 20 shadowing 225 peripheral devices connecting 9 Ping tool 280 PNAgent 157 Edit new connection dialog Common Settings tab 161 Network tab 160 editing a connection configuration 160 introduction 157 new connection 158 ports COM 8, 259 LPT1 262 mapping 257 parallel 8, 262 serial 8, 259 USB 8, 263 power button behaviour 33 delay shutdown 34 disable 33 settings dialog 33 shutdown behaviour
Index mapping 259 server backup TeemTalk client 118 server location ICA 86 setting up the thin client 7 shadowing disabling 224 enabling 224 password 225 settings 224 shortcut keys 28 close active window 28 command prompt 28 default 28 defining 240 menu 22, 28 minimize all windows 28 minimize window 28 next window 28 previous window 28 screen saver 28 switch connections 28 system information 28 shutdown behaviour 33 battery level 34 delay 34 shutdown thin client 27 snap-in 273 software update 273, 274 softw
Index Color tab 125 Common Settings tab 128 Display tab 121 Emulation tab 131 General tab 119 Keyboard Macros tab 126 Network tab 115 editing a connection configuration 114 General settings dialog Color tab 134 General tab 133 Printer tab 136 introduction 111 new connection 112 TeemTalk general settings dialog 132 Telnet 179 Edit new connection dialog Common Settings tab 182 Network tab 181 editing a connection configuration 181 new connection 179 terms used in manual 6 testing the network 280 thin client b
Index maximize 200 minimize button 200 keyboard shortcut 28 minimize all keyboard shortcut 28 next keyboard shortcut 28 previous keyboard shortcut 28 Window Control menu 198, 200 windows 199 Control menu 200 control menu 198 minimize all 197 moving 199 organizing on display 196 resizing 199 taskbar buttons 198 tiling on display 196 title bar 199 using 199 Wlan "On-board Wifi" dialog DHCP Options tab 52 Network tab 49 Security tab 47 Wireless tab 45 X X resources 226 XDM 185 Edit new connection dialog Comm
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