User's Manual

4 Using and Configuring Access
Connections
This chapter provides information and detailed instructions on using and configuring
connections to access the enterprise server environment available to the thin client.
This section includes information on:
• “Using Ethernet Direct Access”
• “Using Wireless Direct Access”
• “Configuring PP
PoE Access”
• “Configuring Dialup Modem Access”
• “Configuring PPTP VPN Access”
Using Ethernet Direct Access
This is a direct connection from the thin client Ethernet port to the enterprise intranet. No
additional hardware is required.
Using Wireless Direct Access
An 802.11b/g/n USB Wireless Adapter can be used to access the enterprise intranet. The
adapter connects to a USB port on the thin client and uses short-range wide-band radio to
communicate with a wireless access point. Typically, wireless access points are located at
several locations in the enterprise within range of the 802.11b/g/n USB Wireless Adapters
and directly connect to the enterprise intranet.
After a wireless connection is made to the enterprise intranet, operation of the thin client
through the wireless link is the same as Ethernet direct access.
Note
The speed of the connection is a function of signal strength, with a maximum
of 11 Mbps for 802.11b and 54 Mbps for 802.11g/n.
For setup information, refer to "
Configuring Network Settings."