Dell Wyse ThinOS C10LE Administrator's Manual

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Products: C10LE, D10D, D10DP, R10L, T10, T10D, V10LE
Issue: 011614
PN: 883682-08 Rev. AF

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  • Page 1 Administrators Guide Dell Wyse ThinOS ® Products: C10LE, D10D, D10DP, R10L, T10, T10D, V10LE Issue: 011614 PN: 883682-08 Rev. AF...
  • Page 2: Ordering Information

    Trademarks The Dell, Wyse, and PocketCloud logos and Wyse and PocketCloud are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Battery Information

    Battery Information Models Cx0, Dx0D, Rx0L, T10, and VX0 contain an internal button cell battery replaceable by Dell or one of our Authorized Service Centers. For service, visit http://www.wyse.com/support/authorized-service-centers.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction About this Guide 2 Finding the Information You Need in this Guide 2 Dell Technical Support 2 Related Documentation and Services 2 Dell Online Community 2 Getting Started: Quickly Learning the Basics Connecting to a Remote Server 4...
  • Page 6 Contents Performing Diagnostics System Tools 58 Network Tools 61 Using Ping 61 Using Trace Route 62 Central Configuration: Automating Updates and Configurations How to Set Up Automatic Updates and Configurations 64 Step 1: Prepare the Root Directory and Folder Structure on the Server 64 Step 2: Direct the Thin Client to the Server Using DHCP Options 65 Step 3: Reboot or Start the Thin Client 68 CMOS Management...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    These extremely efficient purpose-built thin clients are virus- and malware-immune and offer ultra-fast access to applications, files, and network resources within Citrix, Microsoft, VMware and Dell vWorkspace environments, and other leading infrastructures. ThinOS-based thin clients are self-managed, go from...
  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Time, Monday through Friday. To access international support, visit http://www.wyse.com/global. Related Documentation and Services Fact Sheets containing the features of hardware products are available on the Dell Web site. Go to and use the Cloud clients tab to locate and http://www.wyse.com/products...
  • Page 9: Getting Started: Quickly Learning The Basics

    Getting Started: Quickly Learning the Basics Use the following information to quickly learn the basics and get started using your thin client: "Connecting to a Remote Server" • "Using Your Desktop" • "Configuring Thin Client Settings and Connection Settings" • "Connecting to a Printer"...
  • Page 10: Connecting To A Remote Server

    Chapter 2 Connecting to a Remote Server TIP: On your initial connection to central configuration it is recommended that you connect using a “wired connection” (plug in the network-connected ethernet cable to your thin client before starting the thin client) to obtain the configurations desired by the administrator.
  • Page 11: Manual Connection Procedures

    RDP, click Configure Connection, and then follow the wizard). A specific broker server connection (select • Microsoft, Citrix Xen, Dell vWorkspace, VMware View, or Other and then enter the IP Address for the server in the Broker Server box). Note: For more details, see "Remote Connections."...
  • Page 12: Using Your Desktop

    Chapter 2 Using Your Desktop What you see after logging on to the server depends on the administrator configurations. Users with a Classic Desktop - will see the classic ThinOS desktop with full taskbar, desktop, and Connect Manager familiar to ThinOS users. This option is the default out-of-the-box experience and is recommended for terminal server environments with published applications and for backward compatibility with ThinOS 6.x versions.
  • Page 13: Configuring Thin Client Settings And Connection Settings

    Depending on your thin client model, connections to monitors can be made using either a VGA (analog) monitor port, a DVI (digital) monitor port, or a DisplayPort (digital) and the proper Dell monitor cables/splitters/adapters. For information on configuring dual display settings, see "Display."...
  • Page 14: Signing Off And Shutting Down

    Chapter 2 Signing Off and Shutting Down Use the Shutdown dialog box to select the available option you want: Classic Desktop - Click Shutdown in the Connect Manager or Desktop Menu. • Zero Desktop - Click the Shutdown icon on the Zero Toolbar. •...
  • Page 15: Additional Getting Started Details

    Getting Started: Quickly Learning the Basics Additional Getting Started Details This section includes additional details on the following: "Zero Desktop Features" • "Classic Desktop Features" • "Login Dialog Box Features" • "Accessing System Information" • Zero Desktop Features This section includes information on: "Zero Interactive Desktop Guidelines"...
  • Page 16: Zero Toolbar

    Chapter 2 Zero Toolbar The Zero Toolbar usually appears at the left edge of the Zero Desktop. However, depending on administrator configurations, the toolbar can be removed or hidden (shown only when a user moves the mouse pointer over the left edge of the desktop screen).
  • Page 17: List Of Connections

    Getting Started: Quickly Learning the Basics List of Connections On the Zero Toolbar, you can click the Home icon to open your list of assigned connections (in some cases the list may contain only default connections). Use the following guidelines (depending on user privilege level, some options may not be available for use): Table 4 Connection Options Option...
  • Page 18: Classic Desktop Features

    Chapter 2 Classic Desktop Features This section includes information on: "Classic Interactive Desktop Guidelines" • "Shortcut Menu" • "Desktop Menu" • "Connect Manager" • Classic Interactive Desktop Guidelines The Classic Desktop has a Wyse default background with a horizontal taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 19: Shortcut Menu

    Getting Started: Quickly Learning the Basics CAUTION: You can copy and paste between application sessions and between sessions and the desktop, however, this function depends on session server configurations. TIP: In addition to the standard two-button mouse, the thin client supports a Microsoft Wheel Mouse (used for scrolling).
  • Page 20: Desktop Menu

    Chapter 2 Desktop Menu Clicking the User Name (User Name is the user who is logged-on and is located at the bottom-left side of the taskbar), or clicking on the desktop, opens the Desktop Menu with the following options (for High-privileged and Low-privileged users only): System Setup - Provides access to the following local system setup dialog boxes: •...
  • Page 21: Connect Manager

    Getting Started: Quickly Learning the Basics Connect Manager Clicking Connect Manager on the taskbar opens the Connect Manager. The Connect Manager has a list of connection entries and a set of command buttons available for use with the connections. Note that non-privileged users cannot view the Connect Manager.
  • Page 22: Login Dialog Box Features

    Chapter 2 Low-privileged user - Cannot create or edit connections, but can view • connection definitions. Stand-alone user - Can permanently modify the persistent connections (except • when PNAgent/PNLite services are used). Sign-off - To sign-off from the thin client, click Sign-off. •...
  • Page 23: Accessing System Information

    Getting Started: Quickly Learning the Basics the AdminMode parameter in a wnos.ini file (see Reference Guide: Wyse ThinOS Files). Shutdown - Click the Shutdown button to open and use the Shutdown dialog box • to sign-off, shut down, restart, reset the system setting to factory defaults, and so on (see "Signing Off and Shutting Down").
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  • Page 25: Configuring Thin Client Settings Locally

    Configuring Thin Client Settings Locally You can configure available thin client settings on the thin client using the following (depending on user privilege level, some dialog boxes and options may not be available for use): "Local Settings Menu" • "Reset Features" •...
  • Page 26: Local Settings Menu

    Chapter 3 Local Settings Menu Local Settings menu items include: "System Preferences" • "Display" • "Peripherals" • “Printer” • To access the Local Settings menu: Zero Desktop - click the System Settings icon on the Zero Toolbar (administrators • can also click the Admin Mode button on the Login dialog box). Classic Desktop - click User Name (User Name is the user who is logged-on and is •...
  • Page 27: System Preferences

    Configuring Thin Client Settings Locally System Preferences Use the System Preference dialog box (System Settings icon > System Preferences) to select personal preferences such as screen saver, time/date, and custom information settings. Use the following guidelines for the General tab: Screen Saver - Allows you to select the type of screen saver you want.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 Use the following guidelines for the Time/Date tab: Time Zone - Allows you to select a time zone where the thin client operates • (default is Unspecified). Enable Daylight Saving - Allows you to enable the daylight saving settings. When •...
  • Page 29: Display

    Configuring Thin Client Settings Locally Display Use the Display dialog box (System Settings icon > Display) to select the resolution and refresh rate for the monitor used with the thin client. It also allows you to configure the way two monitors display. TIP: The number of icons that can be displayed on the desktop depends on the desktop resolution and administrator configuration.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 Refresh rate list selections include: 60 Hz (default) 75 Hz 85 Hz Rotation - Select a rotation option (either None or Right turn 90 degrees). • Desktop Color - Select the Desktop Color (either 16 bit or 32 bit). •...
  • Page 31: Peripherals

    Configuring Thin Client Settings Locally Peripherals Use the Peripherals dialog box (System Settings icon > Peripherals) to select the peripherals settings such as keyboard, mouse, volume, serial, camera, and touch screen settings. Use the following guidelines for the Keyboard tab: Character Set - Select the character set (Each character is represented by a number.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 Use the Mouse tab to select the Mouse Speed and mouse orientation (you can swap mouse buttons for left-handed operation by selecting Swap left and right mouse buttons). Use the Audio tab to select the volume settings for connected devices. For example, connected USB headsets will be shown in the drop-down list for selection.
  • Page 33 Configuring Thin Client Settings Locally Size - Character size 5, 6, 7, or 8 bits can be selected (default is 8). • Flow Control - Either None, XON/XOFF, CTS/RTS, or Both can be selected (default • is None). Serial Touch Screen selections - Select the proper touch screen ELO, MicroTouch •...
  • Page 34: Printer

    Chapter 3 Printer IMPORTANT: Host-based printers are not supported. Use the Printer Setup dialog box (System Settings icon > Printer) to configure network printers and local printers that are connected to the thin client. Through its USB ports, a thin client can support multiple printers. If more than one printer is to be used and another port is not available on your thin client and the port that is to be used must be shared with a USB modem converter, connect a USB hub to the port.
  • Page 35 Configuring Thin Client Settings Locally Use the following guidelines for the LPDs tab when printing to a non-Windows network printer (be sure to check with your vendor that the printer can accept Line Printer Request print requests): Select LPD - Select the port you want from the list. •...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 Use the following guidelines for the SMBs tab when printing to a Windows network printer (CAUTION: The printer name shared by Windows must not contain any spaces or ThinOS will not be able to use it.): Select SMB - Select the SMB you want from the list. •...
  • Page 37 Configuring Thin Client Settings Locally Use the following guidelines for the Options tab: Default Printer - Select the printer you want to be the default printer from your list • of available printers. Enable .print Client and Port - If you want to enable .print Client, select Enable •...
  • Page 38: Reset Features

    Chapter 3 Reset Features Reset features include: "Resetting to Factory Defaults Using G-Key Reset" • "Resetting to Factory Defaults Using Shutdown Reset" • "Resetting Display Settings Using V-Key Reset" • "Accessing Thin Client BIOS Settings" • Resetting to Factory Defaults Using G-Key Reset High-privileged or Stand-alone users can reset the thin client to factory default settings using the G-key reset feature.
  • Page 39: Configuring Connection Settings Locally

    Configuring Connection Settings Locally You can configure available connection settings on the thin client using the following (depending on user privilege level, some dialog boxes and options may not be available for use): "Global Connection Settings" • "Connectivity Menu" • TIP: While it is not recommended to use dialog boxes for configuring thin client connection settings, they are available in case you want to temporarily override central default configurations or you do not have the option to set up central configuration...
  • Page 40: Global Connection Settings

    Chapter 4 Global Connection Settings If you do not use INI files to provide central configuration (global connection settings) to users, you can use the Global Connection Settings dialog box (Home icon > Global Connection Settings) to configure settings that affect all of the connections in your list of connections: Zero Desktop - Click Global Connection Settings in the List of Connections.
  • Page 41 Configuring Connection Settings Locally Use the ICA tab to select the check boxes you want for the options that are available to all ICA sessions. Select the audio quality optimized for your connection. Note the following: Map to - When a drive is entered, maps a disk under the drive. Map all disks under - When selected, you can use the drop-down list to select the drive under which you want to maps all disks.
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 Use the PCoIP tab to specify the channel of USB devices redirection (PCoIP USB or TCX USB; default is PCoIP USB) for all PCoIP sessions.
  • Page 43: Connectivity Menu

    Configuring Connection Settings Locally Connectivity Menu Connectivity menu items include: "Network Setup" • "Remote Connections" • "Central Configuration" • To access the Connectivity menu: Zero Desktop - click the System Settings icon on the Zero Toolbar (administrators • can also click the Admin Mode button on the Login dialog box). Classic Desktop - click User Name (User Name is the user who is logged-on and is •...
  • Page 44: Network Setup

    Chapter 4 Network Setup Use the Network Setup dialog box (System Settings icon > Network Setup) to configure thin client network settings. TIP: If required by the operating environment, the network administrator may disable access to this dialog box. Specifically, it cannot be accessed by Low-privileged and Non-privileged users.
  • Page 45 Configuring Connection Settings Locally IPV6 - Advanced command button: Allows you to select various setting options • supported by IPV6. IPV6 - Properties command button: • Wait DHCP - Selecting this option enables your zero client to wait for IPV6 DHCP ·...
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 Use the following guidelines for the Name Servers tab: DNS Domain and DNS Servers - Use of DNS is optional. DNS allows you to specify • remote systems by their host names rather than IP addresses. If a specific IP address (instead of a name) is entered for a connection, it rather than DNS will be used to make the connection.
  • Page 47 Configuring Connection Settings Locally DHCP Vendor ID - Shows the DHCP Vendor ID when the Dynamically allocated • over DHCP/BOOTP option is selected. DHCP UserClass ID - Shows the DHCP UserClass ID when the Dynamically • allocated over DHCP/BOOTP option is selected. Use the following guidelines for the Security tab: Access Type - (For Wireless Option Only) Select the access type option (either •...
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 necessary, for authentication). Validate Server Certificate is optional. Also note that the server certificate text field supports a maximum of approximately 127 characters, and supports multiple server names. The following kinds of server names are supported (all examples are based on Cert Common name is "company.wyse.com").
  • Page 49 Configuring Connection Settings Locally Use the following guidelines when adding SSIDs manually: TIP: While Service Set Identification (SSID) and encryption configurations can be entered manually on the thin client (be sure that the corresponding entries are also made on the enterprise access point), ThinOS can also scan the wireless network and list all available connections within range of the thin client.
  • Page 50: Enabling A Disabled Network Setup Dialog Box

    Chapter 4 the server certificate text field supports a maximum of approximately 127 characters, and supports multiple server names. The following kinds of server names are supported (all examples are based on Cert Common name is "company.wyse.com"). NOTE: Using only the FQDN, i.e. company.wyse.com will not work, you must use one of the options (note that *.wyse.com is the most common option as multiple authentication servers may exist):...
  • Page 51: Remote Connections

    Use the Remote Connections dialog box (System Settings icon > Remote Connections) to configure thin client remote connections (including ICA, RDP, Citrix XenDesktop, VMware View, Dell vWorkspace, and other broker server connections), visual options, and general connection settings. TIP: In the Classic Desktop option, the Remote Connections dialog box allows you to create default ICA and RDP connections for use.
  • Page 52 - Use the XenDesktop button to use the Wyse default settings for the XenDesktop default settings (IMPORTANT: Note that the system will restart to apply the new settings). Dell vWorkspace Connection - Select Dell vWorkspace, enter the IP Address for • the server in the Broker Server box, and then click OK.
  • Page 53 Configuring Connection Settings Locally Use the General Options tab options to select the action after you exit all open desktops (by default, the thin client automatically returns to the Login dialog box and is ready for another user), to set the default sign-on credentials (Username, Password, and Domain), to set the One Sign Server Virtual Desktop Access, and to clear locally saved connections (use the Clear locally saved connections button to clear connections you no longer need).
  • Page 54: Central Configuration

    Chapter 4 Central Configuration Use the Central Configuration dialog box (System Settings icon > Central Configuration) to configure thin client central connection settings such as file server, optional WDM server settings, and optional Cloud Client Manager. Use the following guidelines: File Servers/Path, Username, and Password - IP address or host name of the file •...
  • Page 55 Configuring Connection Settings Locally by storing the discovered Web Server IP address and port and begin regular check-ins). Enable Automatic Discovery After Missed Check-ins - Select the number of · missed check-ins after which you want the auto discovery options enabled. Cloud Client Manager Service - To register thin client devices with Cloud Client •...
  • Page 56: Advanced Details On Configuring Ica And Rdp Connections

    Chapter 4 Advanced Details on Configuring ICA and RDP Connections Use the following information when configuring ICA and RDP connections (this information assumes that the thin client does not have a locked down privilege level): High-privileged user - The additional functionality provided by the Connection •...
  • Page 57 Configuring Connection Settings Locally Use the following guidelines on the Connection tab: Server or Published Application - Select the type of connection to which the • settings apply. Connection Description - Enter the descriptive name that is to appear in the •...
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Alternate address via firewall - When selected, the thin client will use an alternate • IP address returned from the ICA master browser to get through firewalls. Used for the Windows log-on when the connection is activated. Wyse VDA - When selected, the thin client will use Virtual Desktop Accelerator •...
  • Page 59 Configuring Connection Settings Locally Use the following guidelines on the Options tab: Auto-connect to local devices - Select any options (Printers, Serials, USB, Smart • Cards, Sound, and Disks) to have the thin client automatically connect to the devices (an ICA session will not automatically connect to a device through a serial port).
  • Page 60: Configuring Rdp Connections

    Chapter 4 Configuring RDP Connections In a Virtual Desktop environment, an RDP connection will be assigned by the Virtual Desktop Broker; you do not need to create an RDP connection manually. The Virtual Desktop Broker virtual machine can be reset from the thin client by opening the Connection Settings dialog box of the virtual machine, and then clicking the reset button (appears in the top-right of the dialog box).
  • Page 61 Configuring Connection Settings Locally selected, the wait interval is that set in the Delay before re-connecting box (enter the number of seconds 1 to 3600) or the user profile for yes (20 seconds) or seconds. The default is 20 seconds if there is no INI file description of this connection, or is a Stand-alone user, or is simply omitted.
  • Page 62 Chapter 4 Use the following guidelines on the Options tab: Wallpaper - When selected, disables the desktop wallpaper. • Menu / Window animation - When selected, disables the menu or window • animation. Theme - When selected, disables the desktop themes. •...
  • Page 63: Performing Diagnostics

    Performing Diagnostics Diagnostics menu items include: “System Tools” • “Network Tools” • To access the Diagnostics menu: Zero Desktop - click the System Settings icon on the Zero Toolbar (administrators • can also click the Admin Mode button on the Login dialog box). Classic Desktop - click User Name (User Name is the user who is logged-on and is •...
  • Page 64: System Tools

    Chapter 5 System Tools Use the System Tools dialog box (System Settings icon > System Tools) to configure Trace and Event log settings, Performance Monitor graphs (graphs that display client CPU, Memory, and Networking information), and for CMOS management (extract and restore cmos settings as described in "CMOS Local Management: Extracting CMOS Settings to a USB Key for Distribution").
  • Page 65 Performing Diagnostics Use the Device Viewer tab - Displays all the locally attached devices, including USB, Serial, and Parallel on applicable platforms. The Device Viewer button was previously found in the Devices tab of the System Information dialog box. IMPORTANT: The Mirror File Server tab has been removed from the System Tools dialog box as it can now be viewed in the Device Viewer tab.
  • Page 66 Chapter 5 If you are using CCM INI files, use the CCM.ini tab to view CCM.ini information. NOTE: To display the Cloud Client Manager (CCM) tab, you must enable the AdvancedConfig option of the CCMEnable parameter (see Reference Guide: Wyse ThinOS INI Files).
  • Page 67: Network Tools

    Performing Diagnostics Network Tools Use the Network Tools dialog box (System Settings icon > Network Tools) to access Ping (Packet InterNet Groper) and Trace Route tools for checking the integrity of the network connection (ping also checks the usability of the network configuration and the availability of all equipment required to communicate between the thin client and the ping destination).
  • Page 68: Using Trace Route

    Chapter 5 Using Trace Route Use the Trace Route dialog box to execute the tracert diagnostic utility and display response messages. The tracert utility traces the path from your thin client to a network host. The host parameter is either a valid host name or an IP address. The tracert utility sends out a packet of information three times to each device (routers and computers) in the path and displays the round trip response times and identifying information in the message box.
  • Page 69: A Central Configuration: Automating Updates And Configurations

    Central Configuration: Automating Updates and Configurations This appendix describes how to set up your environment to provide your thin clients running ThinOS with automatic updates and configurations in three simple steps. TIP: Wyse thin clients do not require device management software. They are configured to obtain their IP address, as well as the location of firmware and configuration instructions, from a DHCP server.
  • Page 70: How To Set Up Automatic Updates And Configurations

    Appendix A How to Set Up Automatic Updates and Configurations For a thin client running ThinOS to successfully access INI files and update itself from a server, you must set up the server with the correct folder structure (where the INI files and other update files are located), direct the thin client to the server, and then reboot or start the thin client.
  • Page 71: Step 2: Direct The Thin Client To The Server Using Dhcp Options

    Central Configuration: Automating Updates and Configurations Be sure to create/activate the two required MIME Types (.ini and .) under IIS (on a per site basis) to enable downloading. Also be sure your Web server can identify the file types used by Wyse thin clients. To create/activate .ini: 1.
  • Page 72: Dhcp Options

    Appendix A Table 7 DHCP Options Option Description Notes Subnet Mask Required. However, it is not is not required unless the thin client must interact with servers on a different subnet (MS DHCP requires a subnet mask and will always send one). Time Offset Optional.
  • Page 73 Central Configuration: Automating Updates and Configurations Table 7 DHCP Options, Continued Option Description Notes Root path to the file Optional string. If the option provided by the server is server (ftp/http/https) blank and the server provides no value for the field, a null string is used.
  • Page 74: Step 3: Reboot Or Start The Thin Client

    Appendix A Table 7 DHCP Options, Continued Option Description Notes WDM server list Optional binary IP addresses of WDM. This option can specify up to two WDM servers. If two are specified, at boot time the thin client will attempt to check-in to the first server.
  • Page 75: Cmos Management

    CMOS Management This appendix includes general CMOS management information for use with the following supported versions: C10 BIOS version 1.0B_SPC001-0407 or later • D10D BIOS version 3.0D or later • R10 BIOS version 1.0H_SPC-0T51 or later • V10LE BIOS version 1.19R or later •...
  • Page 76 Appendix B CMOS Central Management: Extracting CMOS Settings to the File Server for Distribution CAUTION: It is recommended to initially complete these procedures on a file server designated to test the success of your CMOS central management settings/process. While the central configuration method can be used to enforce your CMOS settings in a production environment, be aware that any thin client that logs into the file server that contains the cmos.ini and its extract and restore commands will be subject to those commands (CMOS overwrites).
  • Page 77 CMOS Management Step 5: Login All Target Devices to the File Server containing the CMOS INI File 1. On all of the target thin clients that you want to distribute the Reference Device CMOS settings, start the thin client. 2. In the Login dialog box, enter the credentials you need to access the cmos.ini file. 3.
  • Page 78: Distribution

    Appendix B CMOS Local Management: Extracting CMOS Settings to a USB Key for Distribution CMOS local management allows ThinOS administrators to easily manage CMOS settings for small deployments of thin clients using USB Key distribution methods. This case example uses R10 BIOS version 1.0H_SPC-0T51. However, you can use these instructions for other supported BIOS versions.
  • Page 79: C Examples Of Common Printing Configurations

    Examples of Common Printing Configurations This appendix provides examples on using the Printer Setup dialog box and ThinOS INI parameters for common printing situations. Use these general guidelines in addition to the information provided in "Printer." IMPORTANT: Host-based printers are not supported. It includes: "Printing to Local USB or Parallel Printers"...
  • Page 80: Printing To Local Usb Or Parallel Printers

    Appendix C Printing to Local USB or Parallel Printers You can print to locally attached printers through USB or Parallel ports. IMPORTANT: Microsoft Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH), Microsoft Terminal Services, and Citrix XenApp each have their own printing policies that must be configured properly to allow client side printing.
  • Page 81 Examples of Common Printing Configurations NOTE: The PrinterID is the exact text of the Windows printer driver name, so if a printer driver is named HP LaserJet 4000 Series PCL in Windows, then it must be exactly the same in the PrinterID field in the INI parameters including capitalizations and spaces. For example, to find the Windows printer driver name on a Windows 2003 Server: 1.
  • Page 82: Printing To Non-Windows Network Printers (Lpd)

    Appendix C Printing to Non-Windows Network Printers (LPD) ThinOS can print to non-Windows network printers as long as the printers can accept LPR print requests. Most workgroup printers and large network printers have this capability (be sure to check with your vendor that the printer can accept Line Printer Request print requests).
  • Page 83: Using Ini Parameters For Non-Windows Network Printers (Lpd)

    Examples of Common Printing Configurations Using INI Parameters for Non-Windows Network Printers (LPD) Configuring network printing using ThinOS INI parameters is simple and an easy way to configure a printer for all clients in your environment assuming every printer is the same.
  • Page 84: Printing To Windows Network Printers (Smb)

    Appendix C Printing to Windows Network Printers (SMB) ThinOS can print to printers that are shared by Microsoft print servers. There are some configuration requirements that need to be considered when configuring SMB printing from ThinOS which may require changes to your thin client setup. Since connecting to a Microsoft Windows Print Server requires domain credentials, you must provide the credentials to ThinOS either on demand as the printer is used or by administrator setup providing credentials cached from the Wyse login screen (see...
  • Page 85 Examples of Common Printing Configurations After entering required domain credentials, the Printer Setup dialog box will display.
  • Page 86 Appendix C Printer Name - Enter name you want displayed in your list of printers. • Printer Identification - Enter the type or model of the printer in the exact text of • the Windows printer driver name—including capitalizations and spaces. In our example case, enter HP LaserJet 4100 Series PCL.
  • Page 87: Using Ini Parameters For Windows Network Printers (Smb)

    Examples of Common Printing Configurations Using INI Parameters for Windows Network Printers (SMB) Configuring SMB printing using ThinOS INI parameters is simple and an easy way to configure printers shared by a Windows server for all clients in your environment. The primary advantage of configuring SMB printing using ThinOS INI parameters is that you can pre-define the domain account to use to authenticate the printer.
  • Page 88: Example 3: Defining An Smb Printer To Use User Credentials Cached By Thinos (Advanced)

    Appendix C Example 3: Defining an SMB Printer to Use User Credentials Cached by ThinOS (Advanced) NOTE: This method requires that the user log in to ThinOS so that the credentials can be cached for later use. The example INI section provided below provides the minimum requirements you need.
  • Page 89: Using Your Thin Client As A Print Server (Lpd)

    Examples of Common Printing Configurations Using Your Thin Client as a Print Server (LPD) A ThinOS thin client can be configured as a basic network print server, to share local printers with other thin clients. Using the Printer Setup Dialog Box for Configuring LPD Services From the Classic Desktop mode only, a thin client can be configured to provide LPD (Line Printer Daemon) services (making the thin client a printer server on the network).
  • Page 90: Using Ini Parameters For Configuring Lpd Services

    Appendix C c. Type the printer name (assigned in “Using the Printer Setup Dialog Box for Configuring LPD Services” ) in the Name of printer on that machine box. d. Click OK, and then click NEXT. 3. After you have selected the printer, you can perform your normal printer setup for the application server.
  • Page 91: Configuring Thinprint

    Examples of Common Printing Configurations Configuring ThinPrint No ThinPrint-specific configuration is available on the thin clients. Thus to be able to use ThinPrint, users must first set up their printers according to the user documentation, and then configure ThinPrint on the thin client using the Printer Setup dialog box.
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  • Page 93: Tables

    Tables Shutdown dialog box options 8 Zero Desktop Shortcut Keys 9 Toolbar icons 10 Connection Options 11 Classic Desktop Shortcut Keys 12 Supported Keyboard Languages 25 DHCP Options 66...
  • Page 94 Administrators Guide ® Dell Wyse ThinOS Issue: 011614 Written and published by: Dell Inc., January 2014 ® ® Created using FrameMaker and Acrobat...

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