HP Neoware c50 - Thin Client System Manual
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- Page 1 MANUAL THINTUNE Thin Clients with Operating System THINTUNE OS Standard Clients Flexible Clients Special Clients www.thintune.com That´s the way we work today...
- Page 3 THINTUNE Thin Clients Manual THINTUNE XS THINTUNE S THINTUNE M THINTUNE L THINTUNE Mobile THINTUNE eXtreme With Operating System THINTUNE OS 2.4.x Release Date: 30.05.2003...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS..........................4 2 INTRODUCTION ............................8 2.1 S ..............................9 YMBOLS 3 TERMINAL FEATURES ..........................10 4 THE THINTUNE CONTROL-CENTER......................12 4.1 C ........................ 13 LIENT ONFIGURATION INDOW 5 CONNECTIONS TAB ..........................14 5.1 A ............................ - Page 6 5.5.1 G ..............................30 ENERAL ETTINGS 5.5.2 C ..........................31 ONFIGURING OF A SESSION 5.5.2.1 Network tab..............................31 5.5.2.2 Backup tab..............................31 5.5.2.3 Window tab ..............................32 5.5.2.4 Options tab ..............................32 5.6. RDP-PRO............................... 32 5.6.1 G ..............................32 ENERAL ETTINGS 5.6.1.1 Window Tab..............................
- Page 7 6.7.3 N ..............................57 ETWORK TAB 6.8 T ............................ 59 RINT LIENT 6.8.1 P ............................59 RINTER SSIGNMENT TAB 6.8.2 A ..............................59 DVANCED TAB 7. DEVICES ..............................61 7.1 D ..............................61 ISPLAY 7.2 ELO T .............................. 63 OUCH ..............................
- Page 8 10.2.4 C ........................91 ITRIX LIENT RINTER AUTO CREATION 10.2.5 P ........................... 91 RINTING USING HINPRINT 10.2.6 P .................... 93 RINTER LASSES AND ONNECT WITH RINT 10.3 P ..........................95 ORTS AND IREWALLS 10.4 S ............95 ERIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR USE WITH TERMINAL EMULATIONS AND ELNET 10.5 R ............................
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Page 9: Introduction
2 Introduction Together with THINTUNE you are provided a thin client, which is adapted to the most recent technological demands. The complete experience and innovational ideas of our customers since the beginning of thin client computing have been taken into consideration throughout the development of the device. We point out that this documentation is exclusively meant to help you configure and install the device according to your needs. -
Page 10: Symbols
Optional Extensions : Token Ring ISDN Wireless Fibre-Optic devices, 10/100 Mbit/s Disc-drive GeForce graphics adapter (THINTUNE S only) DualHead graphics adapter (THINTUNE L only) Compact Flash Card Reader via USB External CD-ROM drive via USB eToken Information A list of additional hardware witch is supported by THINTUNE can be downloaded from the support section under www.thintune.com THINTUNE is manufactured by eSeSIX GmbH. -
Page 11: Terminal Features
3 Terminal features THINTUNE is a typical thin client which can be operated either via Internet or via LAN. The complete software necessary for application is located in the terminal so that software installation on the server is not necessary (except for optional functions). - Page 12 Sound, Line-In, Line-Out, Mic 2 x USB 10/100 Mbit/s Network Adapter Extension slot One for either PCI or ISA adapter...
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Page 13: The Thintune Control-Center
4 The THINTUNE Control-Center The THINTUNE control center is the central control unit of the thin client which enables you to configure the device entirely. Any parameters defined during the operation of the setup-wizzard can be modified here later on. Furthermore the control-center enables the configuration of sessions required by the user. -
Page 14: Client Configuration Window
THINTUNE configuration from the eToken or to save the current configuration onto the eToken. With the menu option Systemlog you might take a look into the log files of THINTUNE. However, usage of the Systemlog option is recommended for administrative use only. Information A special feature of the THINTUNE control center is the immediate activation of modifications, not requiring a reboot. -
Page 15: Connections Tab
5 Connections Tab The Connections menu not only lets you choose the desired client but also allows you to setup a THINTUNE session under use of the selected client. THINTUNE offers you several clients: Autostart ICA-Client Opera-Client Power Term-Client RDP-Client RDP-Pro REXEC-Client Telnet-Client... -
Page 16: Ica Client Menue
Respawn after disconnect After exiting this session the user will be prompted to login again Run once-power off After exiting this session THINTUNE shuts down automatically Information If you setup an Autostart session in single mode you will not be able to get back to local THINTUNE functions such like the control center. -
Page 17: Drive Mapping Tab
All parameters set in this menu operate as global standard for all ICA-sessions, which are immediately set Enable Windows Alert Sounds Enables or disables alert sounds in case of warnings of Windows or Windows applications within remote sessions. ICA-Acceleration Activates or deactivates the ICA acceleration for the THINTUNE. Allow backing store If the option backing store is activated, the cache of the X-server can be used by the ICA client in order to ameliorate performance... -
Page 18: Window Tab
Map USB CD-ROM on drive Determines the drive letter for the external CD-ROM drive which is assigned to the drive available in an ICA session. This option is supported only if an external CD-ROM drive (via USB) is available with THINTUNE Map Remote Filesystem Determines the drive letter for network drives which is assigned to the... -
Page 19: Server Location Tab
5.2.1.3 Server Location Tab TCP/IP Addresses Address entries in this field are only realized if one or more Citrix servers are behind a router, because the server browsing offered by the ICA protocol does not work across a router. You can enter the name of a server by means of which the THINTUNE is enabled to offer a list of available Citrix servers respectively the available applications. -
Page 20: Printer Tab
Socks Proxy Connection In order to establish the direct connection of an ICA session to an ICA server across a firewall the option SOCKS-proxy connection has to be activated. Thus the address of the adequate proxy server has to be entered. -
Page 21: Network Tab
Label Enter the name for this ICA-session in the field Label. This name will be shown to the user concerned in order to enable him to make a difference between several sessions. 5.2.3.1 Network Tab Type Detect if you want to configure an ICA session which connects to a server or to an application (Published Application). -
Page 22: Window Tab
Sound With the existing checkboxes you define, if you want to activate the audio functions in this working place. Corresponding to the ICA- protocol three quality levels are at your disposal for incoming audio signals. Data Compression By means of the selection fields you switch the data compression on or off. -
Page 23: Application Tab
5.2.3.4 Application Tab Application You can name an application here, which is presented directly after the start of the THINTUNE: This application will then be the only one available for the user during this session! Within this field you enter the name of a file corresponding to this application, e.g. -
Page 24: Setup Of An Opera Session
5.3.2 Setup of an Opera session Label Name of the Opera session Connect via Lets you specify the type of connection (e.g. LAN, ISDN, etc.) Determines a web-site which is opened when Opera is started 5.4 Configuring of Host Connectivity with Power Term 5.4.1 Global Settings Basically there are two emulations available with THINTUNE where Power Term is the preferred emulator especially to establish mainframe connectivity. -
Page 25: Preferences Tab
5.4.1.1 Preferences tab Exit on disconnect Lets you determine if the host session automatically will be disconnected when the v session has been closed. Numpad decimal send THINTUNE keyboard sends a comma, once the comma key Comma on the numeric keypad is pressed Backspace key send THINTUNE keyboard either sends a backspace or a delete, the backspace key on the keyboard is pressed Local echo... -
Page 26: Printer Tab
Reverse display color Inverts the colors History scrollbar Lets you display a scrollbar which offers you to review all inputs and outputs of the terminal CTRL character set Determines if CTRL-sequences either are displayed as plain text or will be interpreted from the emulation. -
Page 27: Interface Tab
Use form feed Determines to send a form feed at the end of each page CR-CRLF Lets you configure to either send a Carriage Return or to sent a Carriage Return plus a Line feed Print Line Graphics as text Determines if line graphics are printed in plain text Print Screen data conversion Character conversion to either the IBM or the DEC character set prior... -
Page 28: Keyboard Mapping Tab
Enable underline Enables text to be underlined when this is requested by either the host or the emulation Enable blink Enables text to blink when this is requested by either the host or the emulation Disable host colours Disable host commands to alter the colours 5.4.1.5 Keyboard Mapping tab The keyboard mapping menu allows you to adjust the keyboard mapping for sessions using terminal emulation sessions. -
Page 29: Licensing Tab
Add/Remove Adds or removes a keyboard mapping. 5.4.1.6 Licensing tab If you want to use your THINTUNE with terminal emulators you need to enter the according license code in this dialog. To purchase such a license please contact your reseller. 5.4.2 Setup of a Power Term session 5.4.2.1 Network tab Address/Port... -
Page 30: Backup Tab
5.4.2.2 Backup tab This option enables you to enter one or two backup servers in case the configured host cannot be accessed by the client. For both connections you might use alternative terminal names. 5.4.2.3 Preferences, Display and Printer tab In this dialog you will basically find similar options to those which are available with the General Options menu. -
Page 31: General Settings
5.5.1 General Settings The built-in RDP-client offers you lots of options: Windows alert sound Sound-based warnings are issued by the terminal Motion events This option is to display mouse movements but not to transfer them to the host. Mouse positions are not sent to the host before you click with your mouse. -
Page 32: Configuring Of Ardp Session
5.5.2 Configuring of a RDP session Label Enter the name for this RDP-session in the field Label. This name will be shown to the user concerned in order to enable him to make a difference between several sessions. 5.5.2.1 Network tab Address Enter either the name of a server or its IP-address Application... -
Page 33: Window Tab
Backup 1 Determines the first RDP-Backup-Server Backup 2 Determines the second RDP-Backup-Server This drop down menu lets you define in which resolution you want to operate this RDP-session. You will be offered different resolution as well as full-screen mode 5.5.2.3 Window tab Window size This drop down menu lets you define in which resolution you want to operate this RDP-session. -
Page 34: Options Tab
5.6.1.2 Options Tab Mouse Motion events This option is to display mouse movements but not to transfer them to the host. Mouse positions are not sent to the host before you click with your mouse. This feature basically makes the user feel to have a better performance. -
Page 35: Printer Tab
and for Windows 2003 Server / Windows XP you should select RDP version 5.1. Automatic mode automatically will try to detect the RDP version which is used by the server. 5.6.1.3 Printer Tab Enable printer mapping Enables automatic printer-mapping which is available with RDP 5.1 Printer port Determines the printer port to be used. -
Page 36: Backup Tab
Connect via Lets you specify the type of connection (e.g. LAN, ISDN, etc.) Username To enable auto login you need to enter a user name here. Password To enable auto login you need to enter a password of the according user here. -
Page 37: Window Tab
5.6.2.3 Window Tab Color Depth Lets you enter the color depth for this session Window size This drop down menu lets you define in which resolution you want to operate this RDP-session. You will be offered different resolution as well as full-screen mode. 5.6.2.4 Options tab These define the same settings as you already did in the General Settings section. -
Page 38: Network Tab
Information With Rexec you only have access to Unix-applications Information Access to a Rexec-session from the THINTUNE is realized by avoiding terminal or ICA servers. The display is seamless, which means the user has the impression of a locally started application. Once configured a Rexec session can be called from the THINTUNE desktop by the user. -
Page 39: Options Tab
5.7.1.2 Options tab Run in terminal Generally a terminal window on the THINTUNE is opened for the application which is to be started. This is especially necessary if a user has to log-in on a corresponding host. Do not set up an auxiliary Prevents the opening of a channel for standard error. -
Page 40: Ssh Session
5.8 SSH Session 5.8.1. General Settings Compression Determines if datacompression will be used or not. X11 connection Determines if a X11 session will be forwarded through a Forwarding SSH tunnel. Force TTY allocation Forces TTY allocation Fork into background Determines if the SSH Client will be operated in background mode. Reset known hosts Deletes all host keys database... -
Page 41: Configuring A New Ssh Session
5.8.2 Configuring a new SSH session Label Determines the name of the session Username Lets you specify a username Address/Port Lets you enter the server’s address and port to which a session is connected. Run application Determines the application and its path which should be started when the SSH tunnel has established. -
Page 42: Telnet Session
5.9 Telnet Session 5.9.1 General Settings Default Color /FG/BG Determines the color scheme either for foreground colors or background colors Default font Determines the font size which is used for the Telnet session 5.9.2 Configuring a Telnet Session Label Lets you enter a name of the Telnet session 5.9.2.1 Network tab Address/Port Determines the address of the Telnet-Host. -
Page 43: Option Tab
5.9.2.2 Option tab In this dialog you will basically find similar options to those which are available with the General Options menu. However these entries are assigned to the current session. 5.10 Tarantella (AIP) session Tarantella is a portal solution with the target to display applications of heterogeneous servers to the clients, regardless if the clients are connected in a LAN, a WAN or over the Internet. -
Page 44: Configuring A X11 Session
5.11 Configuring a X11 session THINTUNE offers you to be operated as a X11 terminal as well. Any X-session can be launched in Multi- Session/Multi-Host mode. 5.11.1 General settings Window size Lets you define the size of the window in which the X-application runs. Allow remote execution Lets you determine if a remote X-session might have access to of connection via rsh... -
Page 45: Configuring Axdm Session
5.11.2 Configuring a XDM Session Label Enter a name for this X-session. This name appears to the user for the distinction of different sessions. 5.11.2.1 Network Tab Address You are asked to enter a server either in decimal notation or as a server name. -
Page 46: The Control Center System
6. The Control Center System Within the control center parameters concerning the internal functions of THINTUNE are defined. For example you will find mechanisms to configure: Date and time Time Zone THINTUNE desktop preferences Snap In´s (“Remote PlugIn´s for THINTUNE) System Info ThinPrint service 6.1 Date and Time - Setting date and time... -
Page 47: Timezone
6.2 Timezone Determines the timezone in which the terminal is operated. The timezone setting can be forwarded to a Citrix server. Please be notified that the Citrix server must be configured to accept timezone settings. 6.3 Desktop - Desktop features Within this menu not only the visual features of the THINTUNE desktop are parameterised but also the number of so-called virtual desktops, various key combinations as well as the characteristics of the THINTUNE task bar. -
Page 48: Window Manager Tab
6.3.1 Window Manager Tab Number of Virtual THINTUNE works with so-called virtual desktops. The user is Desktops thus enabled to „push back“ his desktop including all applications already started into the background and to hide them, in order to continue working on a new desktop. -
Page 49: Desktop Tab
6.3.2 Desktop Tab Background Color The background colour of the THINTUNE Desktop can be adjusted by the rulers for red, green or blue colours. When clicking the Apply button your settings will be saved. Background Image This option lets you display the boot-logo as a background logo. Selecting “Hide“ will disable this option, selecting “Center“... -
Page 50: Screensaver Tab
This option lets you define from which hosts a THINTUNE might be accessed with X. This option can be used if you operate a X-Windows session on a remote host but you want to start a local ICA-client on the terminal. Disable access control, This will grant access from all hosts to the terminal. -
Page 51: Shadowing Tab
6.3.5 Shadowing Tab User does not need to This option lets you define if the user is prompted for this confirm shadowing approval on a shadow request. In any case the user will be request displayed a notice that he currently is shadowed! User may not abort a Lets you define if a user might end shadowing mode. -
Page 52: X-Resources Tab
6.3.6 X-Resources Tab The X-Resources option tab offers you to define X-Server variables. 6.4 Line Printer 6.4.1 General Settings By default THINTUNE is capable of a built-in LPD-LPR printserver. The print-queues are known as lp (for parallel port), lp_com1 (for the first serial port) and lp_com2 (for the second serial port). If you need to use alternative names for the print-queues you might configure them with the line printer dialog. - Page 53 simulate byte Determines the size of a print-job which is sent to the print counting server. If this option is enabled a random size is sent to the printserver. If disabled the real size of the printjob will be send to the printserver. If the real size of the printjob is not known the value 0 will be reported.
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Page 54: Remote Lpr Tab
6.4.2 Remote LPR Tab Using the Remote LPR option of THINTUNE you might print locally from the terminal into a remote LPR printqueue. This for example can be a Windows-, or a Linux-Server, or a printserver. You should use this option when you want to print out of a browser-session, or out of a terminal emulation session. -
Page 55: Remote File System
6.5 Remote File System Label This defines the name of the volume Type This lets you define if this is a Samba- or NFS-connection. You should use Samba to connect to a Windows-server Server IP-address or hostname of the fileserver Share name Name of the shared directory... -
Page 56: Snap In
6.6 SnapIn´s Basically all THINTUNE software such like the local OS THINTUNE OS, as well as Client-software and tools is stored in the THINTUNE´s ROM. Of course THINTUNE OS continuously is improved. Especially in large customer projects special features are required. Since the space in the terminal’s memory is very limited THINTUNE can be operated with SnapIn´s instead. -
Page 57: Sysinfo
6.7 Sysinfo The Sysinfo chapter offers detailed technical information the THINTUNE to administrators. Basically during troubleshooting procedures Sysinfo might assist you with lots of technical information. 6.7.1 System tab In the System tab you will receive information on hard- and software of THINTUNE, such as size of the flash memory and the firmware version which is in use. -
Page 58: Network Tab
6.7.3 Network tab The network chapter is considered to supply you with most important information. It allows you to check all your network connectivity and offers you lots of network related information on THINTUNE. Ping the ping-command lets you check if you can reach remote hosts. You might enter host names as well as IP-addresses. - Page 59 Information Be notified that in case you will use nslookup the DNS configuration of THINTUNE is correct. Interfaces Pressing the execute-button gives you more information on the status of the built-in Ethernet-adapter which is named eth0. You will receive information on “RX packets”, “TX packets”, “errors”...
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Page 60: Thin Print Client
6.8 Thin Print Client THINTUNE includes the Thin Print Client Version 5.0. To avoid bandwidth problems Thin Print lets you compress print jobs. Thin Print often is used when THINTUNE is connected to the server via WAN lines, or via the Internet. To use the client you first have to check the option “enable Thin Print”. - Page 61 Seconds max. waiting Specifies the time in seconds until a report is sent to the server period in case of that there is a problem with the client printer. printer failure...
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Page 62: Devices
7. Devices Within the devices menu you will find lots of options to configure hardware components which are attached to THINTUNE. 7.1 Display Within the display menu you choose the monitor intended for use with THINTUNE as well as the corresponding parameters. The following options are at your disposal: Monitor Type According to the list offered within the field Monitor Type you choose the definition which the monitor you chose can display without difficulty. - Page 63 Frequencies ing vertical diverting frequencies following the instruction of the manufacturer. User Frequency bands can only be changed if you have chosen the monitor mark defined. Vertical Sync The field Vertical Sync Frequencies allows you to chose corresponding Frequencies vertical diverting frequencies following the instruction of the manufacturer Frequency bands can only be changed if you have chosen the monitor mark User defined.
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Page 64: Elo Touch
Powersaving Enables energy saving capabilities of the monitor Stand by after Determines after which time the monitor is switched to standby mode Suspend after Determines after which time the monitor is switched to suspend mode Power off after Determines after which time the monitor is switched to off 7.2 ELO Touch THINTUNE offers you the convenience to operate the terminal with touch screen monitors. -
Page 65: Etoken Screensaver
7.3.1 eToken Screensaver Use eToken for To configure eToken for use with the screen saver utility of Screensaver THINTUNE you need to connect eToken to the USB connector of THINTUNE. Select the menu option “Setup eToken”. If there was no screen saver password issued to THINTUNE you will be prompted to enter a password. -
Page 66: Keyboard
7.4 Keyboard Here you are provided several parameter-options for your keyboard. Language The selection field Language allows you to choose the keyboard layout you wish. Model Here different keyboards are at your choice. Please enter the keyboard corresponding to the model you use concerning the number of keys. Information eToken THINTUNE supports keyboards with 122 keys as well. -
Page 67: Network
simultaneously pushing the left and the right mouse button. By means of the checkbox Left Hand Mou e you define if the mouse is thought for a left hander or a right hander. Acceleration Within the field Acceleration you parameterise the factor of acceleration of the mouse you use. -
Page 68: Configuration Of The Lan Interface
7.6.1 Configuration of the LAN Interface 7.6.1.1 General Network Settings tab The settings in this section allows you to prepare THINTUNE for remote management and firmware updates with THINTUNE Manager. Please be notified that for remote administration you need to install and configure a firmware server. -
Page 69: General Settings Tab
Terminal location timeout After the terminal has been located this option lets you determine the number of retries to establish communications between the terminal and the Management server. 7.6.1.2 General Settings tab Obtain an IP address With this option enabled THINTUNE will attempt to receive automatically an IP-address, a subnet mask and the Default Gateway automatically via DHCP during boot. -
Page 70: Adapter Settings
7.6.1.3 Adapter Settings Within the field Adapter Settings you choose the network adapter which you use with THINTUNE. Normally this will be the standard 10/100 Mbit/s connector, so that there is no need to change anything. However, should you operate a THINTUNE with optional extension cards, as there are for instance a token ring-, ISDN-adapter or a wireless card, this parameter will already be preset in the factory. -
Page 71: Dialup Connections
Fiber Select this adapter if you operate a fiber optic adapter with THINTUNE. THINTUNE currently supports model 2700FX and 2700 FTX from Allied Telesyn regardless if you connect them with a ST-, or a SC-connector. The FTX-adapter can either be connected to a TP-connector, as well to a Fiber port. -
Page 72: Authentication & Security
which THINTUNE currently is assigned to. Please take care to enter the correct MSN, otherwise THINTUNE will not work properly. Information THINTUNE lets you either select synchronous or asynchronous mode. With asynchronous mode you log on interactively. However, be notified that most of ISP´s or Dial-In routers support synchronous ISDN only. -
Page 73: Network
7.6.2.3 Network Data into this dialog should only be entered in case they are not automatically sent to the THINTUNE from the Dial-In Server. IP-address of the DNS Server Domain Domain or name of domain of which THINTUNE is a member after dialled in. -
Page 74: Pptp Connections
Use connection script This option lets you create special login scripts for interaction with a RAS-Server during login. For example this is to directly log into the shell of a Unix host or to let you start a PPP session via command-line. 7.6.3 PPTP Connections PPTP connections basically are VPN connections and offer you to establish secure connections using for example a Windows 2000 server. -
Page 75: Network
7.6.3.1 Network This dialog already was described in the section Dialup Connections. Additional this dialog allows you to define which subnet can be reached by a VPN-tunnel. 7.7 THINTUNE Ports With the built-in port-mapper THINTUNE offers you to directly access the serial and parallel devices of the terminal via IP. -
Page 76: Lpt1 Tab
7.7.1 LPT1 tab Enable lpt1 portmapping Enables parallel portmapping TCP Port Determines the TCP port for the parallel port Idle Timeout In case of inactivity this lets you determine the timeout after which the port will be shut down. 7.7.2 COM1/COM2 tab Information General settings have effects to all appTHINTUNEtions that take use of the serial ports. -
Page 77: Usb Printer Tab
Idle Timeout Determines after which time of inactivity the port will be shut down Port Type Determines the type of port. You either might select RAW or Telnet. The RAW-type should be used for devices which directly receives their data, such as printers. Telnet should be used for units which interact to the user such as hosts 7.7.3 USB Printer Tab enable usbprinter1... -
Page 78: Powerbutton
7.8 Powerbutton This menu lets you specify the characteristics of the Powerbutton Instant Off THINTUNE is shut down if you use the power on/power off switch. Ignore The Power on/power off switch is deactivated. The THINTUNE can be shut down via software only. -
Page 79: Sound
7.9 Sound This menu lets you specify the characteristics of the Sound abilities of THINTUNE Enable Sound Disables sound with THINTUNE Show mixer applet Enables or disables volume switch in the taskbar in Task bar Save volume on exit Lets you save the volume when you shutdown THINTUNE... -
Page 80: Administrative
8 Administrative 8.1 Firmware Update New THINTUNE features are available with new firmware. With this menu you will configure how to save new firmware versions in THINTUNE. New firmware images are available through the Web site of eSeSIX. Please make sure to carefully read the installation instructions which is available with the firmware image. - Page 81 Selection of the firmware database This lets you specify the database from which the firmware is available from. Selection of firmware version This lets you select the version of your firmware which you want to download into THINTUNE. Firmware download This lets you start the firmware download by pressing GO! Please follow the messages on the screen.
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Page 82: Security
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Page 83: Rescue System
9 Rescue System With the Rescue System it is possible to still operate THINTUNE even if a firmware download failed! To do so you will need: DHCP Server TFTP Server Rescue Data Web Server incl. the firmware to use 9.1 How to Rescue the system If THINTUNE does not find any valid firmware version to be operated with the Rescue System will be started. -
Page 84: Tips And Tricks
10 Tips and Tricks 10.1 DHCP Options To offer you simple installation of THINTUNE Thin Clients with THINTUNE Manager there are two DHCP extensions available: one lets you assign a THINTUNE into a predefined group of THINTUNE Manager, the other one assigns IP-address management-server THINTUNE... - Page 85 From the pop-up window you should select “Add predefined options”. To define a DHCP option select “ADD” You are ready to enter new DHCP options now. Name This lets you specify the name of the DHCP option Type Select the string entry Code Enter the code of the desired DHCP option.
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Page 86: Printing
You are now ready to select the desired DHCP option 10.2 Printing 10.2.1 LPD/LPR Printing Advantages A printer can be used by many users • Can be used in lots of environments, such like Windows / Unix / AS400 • Disadvantages Spooling is performed in the THINTUNE memory •... -
Page 87: Configuration With Windows 2000
10.2.1.1 Configuration with Windows 2000 Please check if Unix Printservices already are installed (Control Panel-> Add Remove Programs -> Add Remove Windows Components -> Other File and Print Services -> Print Services for Unix) Add a new printer (Please be notified that there is no automatic detection available) As a Printer Port select the LPR port Please either enter the IP-address or the name of the terminal. -
Page 88: Portprinting (Port 9100)
10.2.2 Portprinting (Port 9100) Advantages: A printer can be used by many users • No memory required from the terminal • Supported with Windows 2000 • Disadvantage: Static IP address required for THINTUNE • Supported with Windows 2000 only • Add a new printer (Please be notified that there is no automatic detection available). - Page 89 As Device Type you select Generic Network Card Finally select an appropriate printer driver...
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Page 90: Citrix Client Printer
10.2.3 Citrix Client Printer Advantages: Already included in Citrix MetaFrame • Printer mapping with dynamic IP-addresses • Disadvantages: A printer cannot be used by more than one user • Complex installation • In your ICA-connection you add a new printer. As a Printer Type you select Network Printer... - Page 91 Click Next to search for available printers Click on Client which is located just beneath Client Network. This will display all ports which are available at your THINTUNE client station. Select the desired port. Finally you need to select an appropriate printer driver.
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Page 92: Citrix Client Printer Auto Creation
10.2.4 Citrix Client Printer auto creation Advantages: Included in Citrix MetaFrame • Printer mapping available with dynamic IP-addresses available • Disadvantages: A printer cannot be used by more than one user • Citrix Metaframe XP FR1 required • To take advantage of Citrix Client Printer Creation you need to select the desired printer in the control-centre of THINTUNE (Connections ->... - Page 93 Connect to your Terminal server an enter a new network-printer. As a port you select the THIN Print Port entry. Enter a printer-name. This name initially needs to include the IP-address of your THINTUNE client. This is followed by the number of the desired printer-port (for parallel-port 1). This is followed by a “#” and the name of the printer.
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Page 94: Printer Classes And Auto Connect With Thin Print
Close the wizzard and print a test page Information ThinPrint is a commercial product which is to optimize print-jobs in SBC environments. 10.2.6 Printer Classes and Auto Connect with Thin Print Thin Print operated with THINTUNE alternatively offers you to dynamically create printers once a users loggs in. To do so you initially need to create printer classes where a class is a subset of printers which are controlled by the same printer driver (e.g. - Page 95 Following the procedure above you now should have created two printer objects. With this example you created the class HPLaser and the printer 6L. Next step is to accordingly configure the built-in ThinPrint Client of your THINTUNE Thin Client: After you issued the TPAutoConnect.exe command the desired printer should be created:...
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Page 96: Ports And Firewalls
10.3 Ports and Firewalls To ensure THINTUNE communications to the firmware server and/or the management server beyond any routers of firewalls you might need to have access to some special TCP/IP ports. This is a list of ports which might be needed. Port Service Communication... -
Page 97: Rescue System
Please make sure that „enable comX portmapping“ is checked. Now either configure the terminal emulation or the Telnet Client. To be independent from the IP-address of the terminal set the THINTUNE-IP to its loopback address which is 127.0.0.1. As the port address either choose 9101 or that port number which is configured in the portmapper. - Page 98 Please install the TFTP-server, create a top-level directory which shall be configured in the TFTP-server. In this directory create a subdirectory and name it tftpboot. Copy both rescue files to the tftpboot directory. Next step is to accordingly configure your DHCP-server. It is important to configure the IP-address of the TFTP- server (DHCP option 66 Boot Server Host name and DHCP option 67 Boot File Name).
- Page 99 DHCP server. Thus you are enabled to load a rescue system from the TFTP server. This lets you update your firmware.