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AXEL Thin Client AX3000 Models 90 USER'S MANUAL May 2016 - Ref.: AX3-M90-E/1236-2...
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Email: info@axel.com The information related to firmware 1236d in this document is subject to change without notice. AXEL assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
TABLE OF CONTENT INTRODUCTION....................1 1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE AXEL THIN CLIENT ..........5 1.1 - ULTRA THIN CLIENT TECHNOLOGY ............. 6 No Operating System ................... 6 No Embedded Applications ................6 No Local Management .................. 6 1.2 - MAIN FUNCTIONS ................... 7 1.2.1 - Network .....................
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2.2.3 - Stage 3: Sending Requests to AxRM ..........26 a) Determining the TCP port ..............26 b) Determining IP address ..............26 2.2.4 - Stage 4: Receiving the Firmware File ..........27 2.2.5 - Stage 5: Receiving the Configuration File ........28 3 - INTERACTIVE SET-UP ................
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a) Internal Clock ..................62 b) Time Redirection ................. 62 c) Automatic Reboot ................63 3.2.7 - Thin client Remote Control .............. 64 a) Remote Control ................... 64 b) Telnet Set-Up ..................64 3.2.8 - Password ..................65 a) Setting the Password ................65 b) Entering Set-Up ..................
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4.7.4 – USB Port Redirection Function ............. 105 4.7.5 - Local Calculator ................106 4.8 - TURNING OFF THE THIN CLIENT ............106 4.9 - AX3000 HOT-KEYS ................108 5 - INSTALLING UNDER WINDOWS ............. 109 5.1 - MICROSOFT TSE/RDS SESSION ............111...
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5.1.2 - Connection Properties ..............113 5.1.3 - Authentication ................114 5.1.4 - Display Parameters ............... 115 5.1.5 - Additional Parameters ..............116 5.1.6 - Redirected Resources ..............117 a) Declaring a Redirected Printer ............118 b) Declaring a Redirected COM/LPT Port ..........119 c) Redirecting Resources within the RDP session .......
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5.5.1 - Setting-Up the AX3000 ..............155 5.5.2 - Setting-Up the Windows Server ............ 155 5.6 - PUBLISHING APPLICATIONS ............. 156 5.7 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION ............... 156 6 - INSTALLING UNDER OS/400 ..............159 6.1 - 5250 SCREEN SESSION ..............160 6.1.1 - Keyboard Type ................
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7 - INSTALLING UNDER OS/390 ..............183 7.1 - 3270 SCREEN SESSION ..............184 7.1.1 - Setting a Session ................185 7.1.2 - Display Parameters ............... 186 7.1.3 - Customizing the 3270 Emulation ........... 186 a) 3270 Emulation Additional Parameters ..........187 b) Remapping 3270 Functions to any PC Keyboard keys ....
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8.3.4 - Using Transparent Mode ............... 221 8.4 - THE AXEL TTY SERVER ..............222 8.4.1 - Overview ..................222 8.4.2 - Installing an AXEL tty server ............223 8.4.3 - Using an AXEL tty server .............. 224 a) Overview ................... 224 b) Running the Axel Tty Server .............
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Re-negotiation Failure ............... 261 A.4 - THE DNS PROTOCOL ................. 262 A.4.1 - Overview ..................262 A.4.2 - Resolving a Name ................. 263 a) Resolution Strategy ................263 b) Resolution Method ................264 c) Messages Displayed on the AX3000 Screen ........265...
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A.5 - SETTING-UP AXEL DHCP OPTIONS ..........268 A.5.1 - Overview ..................268 A.5.2 - Adding an Axel option with the Microsoft DHCP Server ....269 A.5.3 - 'axrmserv' option: auto-configuration ..........270 A.6 - RSH ADMINISTRATION COMMAND LIST .......... 271 A.7 - MORE INFORMATION…...
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This manual provides details on thin client operation, maintenance and set-up. The manual is organized into the following chapters and appendices: Chapter 1: Introduction to the Axel Thin Client Introduction to the thin client’s main features. Chapter 2: First Boot Time When the thin client is powered-up for the first time, the Quick Set-Up provides a fast and easy method to configure the thin client.
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Description of Unix/Linux specific features (tty server, multi-shell, VNC server...). Chapter 9: Tools and Statistics Description of the embedded AX3000 tools (ping, statistics, etc). Chapter 10: Remote Administration Introduction of AxRM (Axel Remote Management software on Windows) Description of configuring thin clients remotely via ‘telnet’...
The main benefits of "Ultra Thin Client" technology are: No Operating System The innovative Ultra Thin Client technology from Axel uses ALL the hardware resources for specific thin-client functions and not simply to host an operating system. These functions are: •...
- DNS: publishing the thin client name and resolving server names - Routing: WAN connection In addition for the AX3000 M85 there is a choice of the active interfaces, either Ethernet or Wireless (802.11b/g). Only one interface can be active but each provides its own IP settings (DHCP, DNS, routers).
- Smartcard readers, - Audio (input/output). 1.2.5 - Administration The Axel XML protocol allows thin clients to be remotely administrated. The Axel administration software (AxRM) is free and can be downloaded from our web site. Embedded AX3000 tools are provided, for example network “ping” and USB diagnostics.
USB Drive Smartcard Audio By USB By USB By USB Other Features Wake On LAN Note: a separate user's manual is dedicated to the configuration and the use of AX3000 Model 80WMS, 80 and 85. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Note: After the ’Quick set-up’ is run all other parameters within the thin client are reset to their factory default values. The ‘quick set-up’ guides the user through a setup menus in an intuitive manner. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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The dialog box structure (referred to as a Wizard) is shown below: FIRST SCREEN Graphical Environment Session Type INTERFACE Ethernet/Wireless Selection (802.11 Settings) NETWORK CONNECTION IP Settings SESSION PROFILE Session Type REBOOT CITRIX SESSION Resource List DEVICE Printer USB Drive SUMMARIZE AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
The available resolutions vary depending on the thin client model. See Chapter 3.2.2. - Colors: see Chapter 3.2.2. Note: when exiting the dialog box the graphical settings (resolution and frequency) may be tested. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Ethernet: The rest of the parameters are disabled - Wireless: Connection and security settings are requested. - Other parameters: See Chapter 3.1.3 for more information. 2.1.3 - Network Connection The Network dialog box is shown below: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Server URL: syntax is [https://]server[:port][/config]. - https: optional use (default: http) - server: DNS name of IP address of RemoteApp server - port: optional TCP port (default: 80 for http and 443 for https) AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Name or IP Address (only for Gateway Access): DNS Name or IP address of secure gateway - Server Name: TSE server DNS name - Server IP Address: enter IP address or leave blank if using TSE Server DNS name in field above AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Server URL: syntax is [https://]server[:port][/config]. - https: optional use (default: http) - server: DNS name of IP address of StoreFront server - port: optional TCP port (default: 80 for http and 443 for https) AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Choose a Published Resource: if 'no', the resource list will be proposed to the user. If 'yes', the predefined resource can be chosen with the next quick set-up box. (But the thin client has first to be rebooted). See Chapter 2.1.5. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
A predefined ICA session will be connected to a Citrix server (identified by its name or IP address): These parameters are: - Server Name: DNS name or simple mnemonic. - Server IP Address: leave blank when using a DNS name AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
A predefined VNC session will be connected to a Linux server (identified by its name or IP address): These parameters are: - Server Name: DNS name or simple mnemonic. - Server IP Address: leave blank when using a DNS name - TCP Port: 5901 by default AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
(identified by its name or IP address): These parameters are: - Emulation: selected from a list. See Chapter 8.1.3 - Protocol: telnet or ssh2 - Number of Sessions: from 1 to 6 identical sessions can be created AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
(an authentication may be needed). If this field is left blank, the resource list will be displayed at the connection time. 2.1.6 - Devices This box is displayed for the all session types: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
At the end of the wizard process, a summary of the selected settings is displayed. For example: Press the [OK] button to accept and use these settings. After an automatic reboot the thin client is ready to be used. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
IP address and thin client name etc. For more information on AxRM’s activity in the auto-configuration process, see the manual "Axel Remote Management", available from www.axel.com. The auto-configuration process: - Is automatically initiated when power is applied to a brand new thin client or if the thin client is reset to factory defaults - see A.10.1 appendix.
The recommended way is to configure the DHCP server to send this information in addition to the AX3000 IP address. This information (IP address and port) can easily be entered into the DHCP server by using the vendor ID fields. "Axel DHCP option".
Only used when the location (IP address or name) and the TCP port of the AxRM machine are specified within the AX3000 Set-Up. See Chapter 3.6.2. (This is not viable for setting up brand new thin clients, as required AxRM PC...
After having received the firmware the thin client reboots automatically and re- runs stages 1, 2 and 3 before passing on to stage 5. 2.2.5 - Stage 5: Receiving the Configuration File This is the dialog box shown when receiving the configuration file: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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Initial Power-On Note: if the firmware is updated the new version is displayed. After the configuration file is received the thin client reboots: The thin client is now ready for use. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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- <F10>: select the 'default' button. Or, if this button is already selected, perform the associated action. - <Tab> or <>: next field - <Shift><Tab> or <>: previous field - <Ctrl><C>: copy a character string or session settings - <Ctrl><V>: paste information AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
3.1 - SETTING NETWORK ENVIRONMENT The network settings are available through the [Configuration]-[Network] menu: This chapter covers the AX3000 network configuration: - General Parameters: the thin client identification and the interface activation - Ethernet Interface or Wireless Interface: static or dynamic IP address, DNS protocol and router management - Servers: manages the server list.
A thin client name is mandatory – though need not be used. By default the thin client name is set to 'axel' suffixed by the last part of the MAC Ethernet address. For example 'axel200002'. This ensures all thin clients have a unique default name.
The Thin client Comment This character string allows a thin client description to be entered. This description will be obtained by the Axel Remote Management software (AxRM) during the 'discover' operation. This comment will allow the thin client to be easily located within the database.
When "Enable DHCP" is set to "Yes", the IP Address' field is not available and the DHCP settings are set through the "DHCP Parameters" option. Press <Space> to display the dialog box: The "DHCP Option List" allows certain parameters to be automatically assigned by DHCP. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
DNS Protocol To resolve a name, the AX3000 sends DNS requests to a DNS server. The IP address of this DNS server must be known. The AX3000 set-up procedure allows two DNS servers to be entered.
One router can be nominated as the 'default router' and then used to access any network. Use of a default router simplifies site network administration. The default router is only identified by its IP address. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
To set the Wireless interface properties select the [Configuration]-[Network]- [Wireless Interface] menu. The two sub-menus are: - [Wireless Parameters]: see next page. - [IP Parameters]: same dialog box as Ethernet interface (minus the 'Link' parameter) AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
(Available only if the wireless interface is not currently connected). The SSID is case sensitive. The following shows a typical scan box (press <F2>): Note about hidden SSIDs: they are listed as <hidden>. If a hidden SSID is AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- None: encrypted (WEP) or non-encrypted connection - Personal (PSK): encrypted connection (WPA/WPA2) - Enterprise (EAP): authenticated (LEAP/PEAP) encrypted (WPA/WPA2) connection - 802.1X: authenticated (LEAP/PEAP) and encrypted (WEP) connection The following describes each protected access type. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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Note 1: the "Personal (PSK)" protected access is known as WPA or WPA2. The Axel thin client is able to dynamically select one of these two protocols. If needed, a specific protocol (WPA or WPA2) can be forced via the "Wireless PSK/EAP version"...
Note: see previous protected access mode for WPA / WPA2 protocols "Protected Access" is "802.1X" Authentication Mode Data Encryption Password Certificate LEAP required PEAP (MS-CHAP v2) required optional EAP-TLS required c) Advanced Settings Within the "Wireless Parameters" dialog box, click "Enhanced Parameters": AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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"No" and select/unselect each channel. Note for Windows servers: to prevent TCP disconnections (RDP or ICA) when roaming, a registry value can be tuned: - Parameter: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-SYSTEM-CurrentControlSet- Services-Tcpip-parameters-TcpMaxDataRetransmissions - Default value: 5 - Advised value: 20 AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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Sample RSSI «N» times using «Ts» time between samples N=Number of samples (fake roaming) N=Number of samples (initial) Average RSSI < Th? - Wireless disconnection - Scan channels (200ms/channel) - Connection to the 'best' AP Same BSSID AP ? AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
IP address. (AS400 in the example) - With DNS: a server is defined only by its name. This name can be either a full name (w2k8r2.paris.axel.fr) or an incomplete name (Linux). Its IP address is resolved later. (See Appendix A.4) Add a Server: move the highlight cursor to a vacant line and enter the name and either its IP address or DNS name.
When an SSL connection is established it is advisable to check the server certificate. This requires a CA certificate to be installed in the AX3000 Local Store. See Chapter 3.6.4. The 'Reliability Verification' option forces the server certificate to be checked against the thin client’s local CA certificates when an SSL connection is...
Authentication and Encryption Capabilities The supported SSL cipher list is displayed below. Select cipher(s) to be announced during the SSL negotiation. 3.2 - GENERAL SETTINGS The thin client general settings are available through the [Configuration]- [Terminal] menu: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Keyboard parameters: - Nationality: select the nationality from a list - 'NUM' Led Initialization: this led lights when the AX3000 is switched on - 'CAPS' Led Initialization: this led lights when the AX3000 is switched on - Repeat Key Delay: sets the duration of a key being held down before it starts to auto-repeat (values: no, low, medium or high).
- Resolution: the list is supplied by the monitor. - Orientation: possible values are 'Landscape', 'Portrait (Flipped)' and 'Portrait'. Screen 2: the connector (VGA / DP) and the model are displayed. - Resolution: the list is supplied by the monitor. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Screen 2 Layout: position of this monitor relative to the 'screen 1' (left or right) - Primary Screen: screen number where the Axel Local Desktop (taskbar and icons) is displayed. - Extend these displays (vertical): the Windows desktop is displayed on both screens and both screen resolutions can be different.
Screen saver parameters: - Display logo: a logo can be displayed during the screen saver. This is either the default Axel logo or a customer logo loaded into the Local Store. See Chapter 3.6.4. - Energy Star Power Saver (available only if the screen saver feature is enabled): this saves monitor power consumption.
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A double-click event will be sent when the screen is touched twice (in a period less than 0.5 seconds) and when the two impacts are located in the same zone (less than X pixels). AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Liyitec. - Automatic Detection: automatically obtains the set-up parameters from the touch-screen. To detect these settings the Axel thin client scans a range of baud rates and data formats. When these match the touch screen settings the serial line parameters are updated.
- Palette Option: four templates are available. - Background Color. - Display logo: a logo can be displayed. This is either the Axel logo displayed at the thin client boot-up or a customer’s logo loaded in the AX3000 Local Store. See Chapter 3.6.4.
(see Chapter 4.7.5) - Enable: this option allows the taskbar to be enabled/disabled. Note: the taskbar is always displayed with the Axel desktop (when no session is displayed) - Auto-hide: when the taskbar is enabled, there are two possible values: - Yes: the taskbar is hidden.
- Local: following an unexpected operation the thin client sounds a beep. - Remote: the beep is requested by the server (escape sequence). - Sounded for: set if the remote alert is played for "Front session only" or for "Any session". AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
USB Port Redirection feature. See next page. The "When the session starts" and "While the session running" options are described in Chapter 4.3.6. Note: enable USB Port Redirection option in the RDP/ICA session profile. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
When the nationality of the keyboard is not listed by the thin client setup, a country specific Microsoft keyboard code can be entered. This code is used when an RDP/ICA session is established and allows any keyboard nationality to be negotiated and supported by the thin client. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
The time management is used for: - Displaying date and time within the local taskbar. - Updating modification/creation file time (memory stick support) - Automatic thin client reboot - SSL Certificates verification Select the [Configuration]-[Terminal]-[Time settings] menu: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Interactive Set-Up a) Internal Clock Unlike a PC, there is no local clock (with battery) in Axel thin clients. To provide a local clock we have introduced support for a time client (NTP protocol). This allows the time to be obtained when the thin client is powered on.
- Transition Hour: enter the hour without minute. (For example: 2 is 02:00.) c) Automatic Reboot When a NTP server is set, the thin client can be automatically rebooted (every day or a specific day). This can be used with the auto-configuration feature. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
For more information, refer to Chapter 10.2. b) Telnet Set-Up This functionality allows the thin client set-up to be addressed by a telnet client. The single parameter is the TCP port (4096 by default). AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
<CR> if no password is required or to delete existing password. - Retype password: re-enter the identical password. b) Entering Set-Up If the set-up is password protected, the following dialog box will be displayed the next time access is attempted: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Pre-hardcopy String (available if "default port" isn't "none"): character string sent before a hardcopy. - Post-hardcopy String (available if "default port" isn't "none"): character string sent after a hardcopy (for example "\0C" is a form feed) AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
The digit grouping symbol can be a dot, a comma or a space. 3.2.10 - Footcontrol The Axel thin client can locally manage a footcontrol switch. A keystroke is associated with each pedal. Note: this feature is available with the HID firmware option and works only with RDP, ICA and 5250 sessions.
The next step allows an 'audio' action to be associated with this button. (or another keystroke can be associated by <Other…>: 3.2.11 - Voice Recorder The Axel thin client can locally handle Dictation (Philips Speechmike and Olympus). The concept is associating a keystroke with each button. Select...
Interactive Set-Up 3.3 - SESSION SETTINGS The AX3000’s built-in multi-connection capability allows simultaneous access to up to 6 different servers. Each session can be used: - Either by the application desktop: RemoteApp or Citrix Receiver - Or by predefined session settings (server, protocols, resolution…) 3.3.1 - Application Desktop (RemoteApp or Citrix Receiver)
Note: if the session was already associated with a "Session Type" the related dialog box is displayed. a) Session Types Microsoft TSE/RDS: connections to Windows TSE servers (from NT4 to 2012). For more information see Chapter 5.1. Citrix Receiver: connections to Citrix Metaframe, XenApp/XenDesktop and AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Maximal consumption: 1 A (total current draw for all ports) Important Note: power hungry non-computing USB devices must not be connected to the thin client (fans, lights…) as they have the potential to draw AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
The USB keyboard is automatically detected by the Axel thin client. The USB keyboard settings (nationality, LED initialization...) are displayed and can be changed in the AX3000’s General Parameters. For more information see Chapter 3.2.1. Note: multiple keyboards (USB and/or PS2) can be connected. The same settings are used for both and they can be used simultaneously.
3.4.6 - Connecting a Printer a) Logical Port Attachment When a USB printer is connected for the first time to the Axel thin client a logical port is associated. Four logical ports are available: Usb1, Usb2, Usb3 and Usb4. The associated logical ports are listed in the menu [Configuration]-[Ports]- [USB Logical Ports].
The following box is displayed: Select the [Delete] button to release the logical port. The released logical port is removed from the list of the associated ports and is now available for the next USB device. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
A logical USB port is allocated to the USB-RS232 adaptor. (See attaching and releasing operations in the Chapter 3.4.6). For example: This USB logical port allows the adaptor to be configured: line parameters (baud rate, format...), service and RDP/ICA redirection. For more information see Chapter 3.5.1. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
The main difference between these devices is the type of file system (i.e the format in which the data is stored). IMPORTANT: only mass storage devices formatted in FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and ISO9660 are supported. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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Interactive Set-Up For your information the following table lists the most common file systems for each device type (√: supported by a PC or Axel, ○: supported only by a PC): USB Mass Storage exFAT ISO 9660 Other Device √...
Interactive Set-Up 3.4.10 - Connecting a Smartcard Reader This function is designed for PC/SC-compliant smartcard readers. Two readers are supported by the Axel thin client: - CCID readers, - Aladdin eToken. Note: Some "non-PC/SC" readers are also supported. This is achieved with the RDP/ICA COM port redirection (or by the tty protocol for Unix/Linux).
The use of a smartcard reader is enabled/disabled per session. See Chapters 5.1.6 and 5.2.8. 3.4.11 - Connecting a USB Audio Device The USB audio device is automatically detected by the Axel thin client. The use of an audio device is enabled/disabled per session. See Chapters 5.1.6 and 5.2.8.
(Also see Chapter 3.5.2) Note: within the dialog boxes the [Test] button verifies communication between the AX3000 port and the connected device. This test works in all port configurations. Warning: if ASCII format is not supported by the printer, the banner won't be displayed.
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Interactive Set-Up Example of a dialog box for a USB printer: Example of a dialog box for a USB-RS232 adaptor: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Associated Service (ldp, prt5250, tty...): see Chapter 3.5.2 and following. - RDP/ICA Redirection: see Chapter 5. 3.5.2 - Connecting a Printer This chapter describes the set-up for an LPD printer attached to the AX3000. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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An LPD printer requires three parameters: - The AX3000’s IP address or FQDN name if DHCP/DNS is used, - An identifier for the auxiliary port (user selectable character string), - An optional filter to pre-process the file before printing (but generally this processing is done by the operating system level).
3.5.3 - Connecting a Serial Terminal Two serial terminals can be attached to a USB-Serial adaptor. These serial terminals communicate with the target server(s) using the AX3000’s embedded telnet service. To configure the telnet service for the chosen serial port, select the...
- Enhanced parameters: see Appendix A.10.3. Note: Axel provides a Unix/Linux utility called axtty by which pseudo-devices (/dev/ttypx) may be linked to the AX3000 serial ports. The AX3000 ports appear as local UNIX ‘/dev/xxx’ ports. For more information, see Chapter 8.4.
3.5.6 - Other Uses a) Using rtty With the rtty service, the AX3000 acts as a server. The AX3000 "listens" on a given TCP port. Then, a connection can be established from a Windows or Unix box to send or received data.
3.6 - OTHER FUNCTIONS Less-used functions are available through the [Configuration]-[Advanced] menu: 3.6.1 - Tuning This box offers special thin client operating parameters. Usually the default values are suitable. For more information see Appendix A.7.2. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Chapter 2.2.3 for more information). For more information about Auto-Configuration stages, refer to Chapter 2.2. 3.6.3 - Factory Settings This allows, after confirmation, thin client factory settings to be reloaded. The current configuration is lost. See Appendix A.7.1. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Interactive Set-Up 3.6.4 - Local Store The AX3000 Local Store allows the following types of object to be stored: - TSE License: sent by a TSE/RDS Microsoft server - Printer Properties: sent by a TSE/RDS Microsoft server when printer redirection is enabled. See Chapter 5.
The local desktop is displayed when there are no current active sessions or if the 'Desktop' icon (in the left of the taskbar) had been clicked. The local desktop appearance depends on the taskbar style (see Chapter 3.2.3). AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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- The taskbar is displayed on the bottom of the screen. For example: Possible actions: - Click a session icon or press the associated keystroke to open a session. - Click a taskbar icon. See next chapters. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- The icons of the connected RemoteApp applications. - Notification icons (See Table 2) - Date and time (See Chapter 3.2.6) Example: Back to Predefined Published Applications RemoteApp Axel Axel sessions RemoteApp notification icons notification icons Desktop (pinned) AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Using the AX3000 Table 2 – Axel Notification Icons ('XP Style' taskbar) Turning off - See Chapter 4.8 Getting thin client information (Firmware/Hardware) The network status is shown by one of the following icons: : Wireless interface available : Wireless interface not connected...
Using the AX3000 Table 3 - Axel Notification Icons ('Classical' taskbar) Coming back the Local Desktop Turning off - See Chapter 4.5 Getting thin client information (Firmware/Hardware) The network status is shown by one of the following icons: : Wireless interface available...
4.3.3 - Checking the SSL Certificate When an SSL connection is established, the SSL server certificate may be checked. (Only if a CA certificate is installed in the AX3000 Local Store - See Chapter 3.1.5.) When the server certificate is not valid a dialog box is displayed. For example: This box lets the user choose to [Abort] or [Continue].
When a resource is selected, connection information is requested to the server and an RDP/ICA session is opened. 4.3.5 - Connecting the Application Desktop After successfully connecting to an Application Desktop the application list and AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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When the user clicks on an application icon the thin client uses the first free reserved session to launch an RDP/ICA connection. If all the reserved sessions are already in use the thin client will beep. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
(x) or untick (.) a device for starting or stopping the redirection For example: Note: if the 'While the session is running' option is set, this box is also displayed when a device is plugged during the use of the RDP/ICA session. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Using the AX3000 4.4 - SWITCHING SESSIONS AXEL thin clients provide multiple and concurrent connections. This feature allows simultaneous access to multiple hosts and applications. Switching sessions can be done through: - The keyboard: press <Alt><Fx> for an existing session or to create a predefined session (see Chapter 3.2.3).
If this parameter is set to 'yes', a new connection is immediately and automatically established within the current session. See Chapter 4.3.1. If this parameter is set to 'no', the AX3000 displays the first of the remaining active sessions. If there are no remaining active sessions (for example, because the last active view has been disconnected), the local desktop is displayed.
The content of the box depends on the session type. For example from an RDP session: 4.7.2 - Locking the Screen For security reasons, it might be useful for the AX3000 operator to lock the screen rather than logging out. Note: the lock screen means the AX3000 screen is blanked but the current sessions are still connected and active.
(see Chapter 3.2.8). - Resetting the AX3000. If the password is forgotten, the only way is selecting the [Shutdown] button. After power-cycling it, the AX3000 administrator will be able to modify or remove the screen saver password.
Press <Ctrl><Alt><U> to display a dialog box where the USB Port Redirection can be started/stopped per device. The following shows a typical box: Note: this box is only displayed if the USB Port Redirection is enabled within the RDP/ICA session profile. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
4.8 - TURNING OFF THE THIN CLIENT Care should be taken to avoid powering off the thin client when sessions are active. A server cannot detect if a TCP/IP device is turned-off, so the current AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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TCP/IP connections remain active as far as the server is concerned - resulting in various potential issues. Under Unix it is advisable not to turn off the TCP/IP AX3000 when a login prompt is displayed (something which is commonly done with serial UNIX terminals).
Using the AX3000 4.9 - AX3000 HOT-KEYS The AX3000 hot-keys are listed in the following table. (These hot-keys are locally processed by the AX3000 and independent of emulation). PC-Keyboard 5250-Keyboard Action <Ctrl><Alt><Esc> <Rest><Alt><Esc> Enters the AX3000 Set-Up <Alt><Fx> <Alt><Fx> Switches session <Alt><Esc>...
Installing under Windows - 5 - INSTALLING UNDER WINDOWS AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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Installing under Windows This chapter covers Axel Thin Client installation under Windows This chapter describes the operation of the AX3000 in a Windows environment. For more general information please refer to the previous chapters. The connection to a Windows server can be done either via: - Individual session: this is a dedicated connection to a server, a broker or a farm of servers.
Windows 2012R2 8/16/32 Record To set a Microsoft TSE/RDS session, enter the AX3000 Set-Up, select the [Configuration]-[Sessions]-[Session X] menu (where X is the session number to be configured), then select the "Microsoft TSE/RDS" Session Type. The following box is displayed: Set the following parameters: - Server: selected from the server table (see Chapter 3.1.4).
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These parameters are: - Auto-Connection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', the connection will be automatically established when the AX3000 is powered. Otherwise, the user can press <Alt><Fx> to establish the connection. - Auto-Reconnection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', a new connection is automatically established after a disconnection.
- Domain: default value for the Windows domain field of the Login screen. - Domain Modification Forbidden: for a local authentication (with the Axel Logon box), changing the domain name can be forbidden. - Local Authentication: enabling this parameter allows authentication information to be entered before the RDP connection is established.
- Working Directory (available only if 'Auto-Run' is set to 'yes'): sets program working directory. Example: D:\ Note: this 'auto-run' feature can allow application to be published by the Axel Menu software. See Chapter 5.6. 5.1.4 - Display Parameters The following box is displayed: This box allows display settings (resolution, number of colors and frequency) to be set.
- High Level: only both-direction encrypted connections are accepted. - Connection Name: this character string identifies the AX3000 within the Windows Operating System. By default this name is the thin client name (see Chapter 3.1.1). AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- RDP: supported by all Windows Server versions. - <Ctrl><Alt><Del>: the two modes for this keystroke are: - Local: the keystroke is handled by the AX3000 and is used for shutdown the thin client (see Chapter 4.8) - Remote: the keystroke is handled by the Windows server (for example opening the task manager).
Before being redirected an RDP/ICA printer must be declared at the 'physical connection port' level. The available ports are USB logical ports and network printers. Select the dialog box of the 'Printer port' (menu [Configuration]-[Ports]-[xxx]). For example, the Usb1 port: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Save Printing Option: when the default printer configuration is modified (on the server side), this option allows the thin client to store this configuration (in the AX3000 Local Store). See Chapter 3.6.4. The printer declaration is completed. For the redirection procedure, consult the sub-section c).
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Note: for redirecting an LPT port, set the 'Active' parameter to 'As LPT port' or 'As Printer and LPT. The LPT port settings dialog box only offers to customize the LPT name (LPT1 by default). AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
See next chapter. - USB Drive: set (or not) the mass storage device redirection. The 'Access Permission' value reminds the selected mode (see Appendix A.7.2). - Smartcards: set (or not) the smartcard redirection. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
USB Port Redirection. And no more by the 'classic' redirection (see above). This is only permitted for a session with the 'Network Speed' sets to 'LAN' (See next chapter). 5.1.7 - Performance The following box is displayed: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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- Offscreen Cache (available only if "Optimized Screen Refresh" is disabled - See Chapter 5.1.5): enabling the offscreen cache allows the AX3000 to store images in a 'non visible' part of the VGA memory. This parameter can be enabled for a single session. This can both improve the AX3000 performance and decrease network traffic.
- Color Loss (32bpp only): this option allows a server (if supported) to reduce the bandwidth by reducing the bitmap quality. 5.2 - CITRIX RECEIVER SESSION The "Axel ICA-compliant" protocol allows Axel thin clients to be connected to Metaframe XP, Presentation server 4, Presentation server 4.5, XenApp, XenDesktop and VDI-in-a-Box.
Installing under Windows To set the Citrix Receiver session, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the [Configuration]-[Sessions]-[Session X] menu (where X is the session number to be configured). The following box is displayed: The three sections of this box (Connection Parameters, Published Resource and Session Parameters) are described in the next chapters.
WEB Interface Protocol At the Citrix farm level, a 'PNAgent site' must be added to the WEB Interface server. The resource management (enumerating / launching) is controlled by an authentication process. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
This is a part of the dialog box: Server and XML Port: DNS name or IP address optionally followed by the XML port (use ':' as separator) Example: 192.168.1.154:8080 AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
This mode allows a Citrix connection to be established without the use of a published resource. This is a part of the dialog box: Server: selected from the server table (see Chapter 3.1.4). A new server can be added by selecting 'IP address' or 'Server Name'. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Desktop only: available with 'StoreFront', 'WEB Interface', 'TCP/IP + HTTP' exploration protocols and 'VDI-in-a-Box' Connection Type. - Application only: available with 'StoreFront', 'WEB Interface', 'TCP/IP + HTTP' exploration protocols. - Servers: available with ''TCP/IP + HTTP' or 'TCP/IP' exploration protocols. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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"smooth roaming", allows a user to retrieve his former sessions from another workstation. The types can be "disconnected" or "disconnected and active". If a former connection is retrieved, the 'Auto- Reconnection' option allows it to be run. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Redirected Resources: set redirected resources (printers, COM ports, etc.). See Chapter 5.2.8. - Bandwidth: a dialog box which lets certain parameters be changed. See Chapter 5.2.9. 5.2.4 - Connection Properties The following box is displayed: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
These parameters are: - Auto-Connection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', the connection will be automatically established when the AX3000 is powered. Otherwise, the user can press <Alt><Fx> to establish the connection. - Auto-Reconnection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', a new connection is automatically established after a disconnection.
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This option allows a personal certificate to be predefined to avoid a manual selection by the thin client user. Note: this option is disabled if the AX3000 Local Store doesn't contain a certificate. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
The 'Dual Monitor' option allows this mode to be set-up for this session. For more information, please refer to Chapter 3.2.2 and Appendix A.6. 5.2.7 - Additional Parameters The following box is displayed: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
(ie Youtube). - <Ctrl><Alt><Del>: the two modes for this keystroke are: - Local: the keystroke is handled by the AX3000 and is used for shutdown the thin client (see Chapter 4.8) - Remote: the keystroke is handled by the Windows server (for example opening the task manager).
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For example, the Usb1 port: Set the 'Active' parameter to 'As Printer' or 'As Printer and COM'. Then select 'Printer Parameters'. The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Printer Name: name of the Windows printer AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Save Printing Option: when the default printer configuration is modified (on the server side), this option allows the thin client to store this configuration (in the AX3000 Local Store). See Chapter 3.6.4. The printer declaration is completed. For the redirection procedure, consult the sub-section c).
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Note: for redirecting an LPT port, set the 'Active' parameter to 'As LPT port' or 'As Printer and LPT. The LPT port settings dialog box only offers to customize the LPT name (LPT1 by default). AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
See next chapter. - USB Drive: set (or not) the mass storage device redirection. The 'Access Permission' value is set globally. See Appendix A.7.2. - Smartcards: set (or not) the smartcard redirection. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Enter the 'net use' command line as required in this file. - Edit the user account properties by selecting the 'profile' tab and set the "Logon script" to read the "myscript.bat" file. For more details see Windows help on Netlogon. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Enter the thin client set-up (<Ctrl><Alt><Esc>) and go to [Configuration]- [Sessions]. Then select [Microsoft RemoteApp Desktop] or [Citrix Receiver Desktop]. Note: only one Application Desktop is available at a time (RemoteApp or Citrix Receiver) AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Desktop (see Chapter 5.2.1). Possible values are: - StoreFront: access to XenApp/XenDesktop. - WEB Interface: access to a WEB Interface server with a PNAgent site - TCP/IP + HTTP: access to a server of the farm (XML port is needed). AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Login screen to be automatically set-up. - Username: default value for the username field of the logon screen. - Automatic Logon: set this parameter to 'Yes' to get an automatic logon. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
This option allows a personal certificate to be predefined to avoid a manual selection by the thin client user. Note: this option is disabled if the AX3000 Local Store doesn't contain a certificate. d) Desktop Parameters...
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- Server Name: this is the DNS name or the IP address or the name in the thin client server table. - Use Alternate Address (only for Citrix TCP/IP +HTTP): set it to 'Yes' when a firewall is present. See CTX039746 in Citrix Knowledge Base AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- The setting up of an "Application Desktop" activates the taskbar allowing sessions to be changed with the mouse. 5.4 - VMWARE VIEW CLIENT SESSION A VMware View Client session lets the thin client to be connected VMware Desktop Virtualization environments. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Installing under Windows 5.4.1 - Setting-Up the Session To set a Virtual Desktop session, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the [Configuration]-[Sessions]-[Session X] menu (where X is the session number to be configured). The following box is displayed: Set the following parameters:...
This option allows a personal certificate to be predefined to avoid a manual selection by the thin client user. Note: this option is disabled if the AX3000 Local Store doesn't contain a certificate. b) Available Desktop Menu After being authenticated to the connection broker, the virtual desktop list will be displayed.
(if available in the desktop list). 5.4.2 - Configuring the VMware Connection Broker To use an Axel thin client the VMware connection broker must be configured with "Direct connection to desktop" enabled (after the authentication stage, the broker is no longer used, the RDP connection is directly established to the virtual machine).
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AX3000. These ports are independently controlled so multiple printers can be attached to the AX3000. The AX3000 offers an embedded LPD protocol. This protocol is available in most operating systems and allows one or more printers connected to the AX3000 to be accessed as network printers.
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- The printer dataflow can be compressed. - The display and printer data flows are multiplexed by TSE. The following applies only with LPD printer configuration. For an RDP printer see Chapter 5.1.6 and for an ICA see Chapter 5.2.8. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Within the next dialog box, select 'Create a new port' and select 'LPR Port'. Click on 'Next'. Note: if 'LPR Port' is not available, you need to install 'Print Services for Unix' from the Windows CD-Rom. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Installing under Windows Finally within the next dialog box, enter the two parameters requested: - Name or address of the server providing LPD: AX3000 IP address - Name of printer or print queue of that server: this is the 'Printer Port Name' AX3000 Set-Up parameter (see Chapter 2.2).
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6.1.1 - Keyboard Type a) Setting-Up the Keyboard Type The AX3000 supports both a 5250 (122 keys) and a PC/AT keyboard (102/105 keys). The keyboard type is not auto-detected. To set the keyboard type, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the [Configuration]-[Advanced]-[Tuning] menu.
In event of problems If the AX3000 setting is not consistent (a PC keyboard is attached but a 5250 keyboard is declared, or vice versa), the keyboard won’t work. A specific keystroke allows the keyboard type to be dynamically toggled. This keystroke is <Ctrl><Alt><K>...
Note: for more information, please refer to Appendix A.7.5. 6.1.4 - Customizing 5250 Emulation Various 5250 emulation parameters can be modified but generally the default values are the most suitable. To customize the 5250 emulation, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - EBCDIC Character Set: possible values are: - National (characters are keyboard nationality dependent), - Multinational. - A specific keyboard nationality (American, French…). - Cursor Shape: Line, Half-Block or Block. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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Press <Rule> (or <Alt Gr><F12> with a PC keyboard) to enable/disable the rule function from a 5250 session. - Behavior: two values: Follows the cursor / Fixed - Mouse Allowed: enable/disable the mouse within this session AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Remapping 5250 Functions to any PC Keyboard keys This allows any key to be remapped to any 5250 function and/or character string. The following box is displayed: Up to 20 sequences can be remapped (from #1 to #20). AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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To program a new sequence (or to modify an existing one) select the sequence number. The following dialog box is displayed: Enter the keystroke to be remapped. Then enter a character string and/or press <Down Arrow> to select through a list the associated 5250 function. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Password: available only if 'Username' is not empty. - Program/Procedure: available only if 'Username' is not empty. - Menu: available only if 'Username' is not empty. - Current Library: available only if 'Username' is not empty. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
6.2 - USING THE AX3000 6.2.1 - The 5250 Status Line Note: the 5250 status line is different than the AX3000 TCP/IP status line. (The AX3000 TCP/IP status line displays information about current connected sessions. This line can be enabled/disabled through the AX3000 Set-Up).
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Record The "Record" mode is set (see Chapter 6.2.3) Process The "Process" mode is set (see Chapter 6.2.3) LL/CC Cursor LL and CC indicate the row and column where the Locator cursor is located AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Installing under OS/400 6.2.2 - Using the Keyboard Two types of keyboard can be used with the AX3000: a PC/AT (102/105-key) or a 5250 (122-key) keyboard. The following tables list the 5250 functions and the Axel functions (entering the set-up, etc) accessed from these keyboard.
<Alt right><F2> <Alt Gr><F2> 6.2.3 - Programming Function Keys (Macro Feature) The Axel 5250 emulation allows function keys to be programmed. For example a series of keystrokes can be recorded and played back by pressing a single key. The recorded data is stored in non-volatile memory so is not affected by switching off.
<Shift><F12>). The 5250 status line is set in normal mode and the following information is displayed (the 'P' symbol indicates the Process mode). The key sequence is processed: 17/21 Note: during the process mode, the input is inhibited. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
6.2.5 - The Transparent Mode The transparent mode function allows OS/400 application developers to send ASCII data to the Axel thin client and/or the auxiliary and logical ports. The transparent mode can be used with: - A screen session (see Chapter 6.1.4): data is output to specified resource (screen or auxiliary port).
Example: Esc AB <RC> is \1BAB\0D - Hexadecimal Mode: the dataflow contains only hexadecimal codes (encoded by two digits). Example: Esc AB <RC> is 1B41420D d) Examples With the following examples the start and stop sequence is @%@ AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Action: signal is low if this value is 0. Else signal is high. 6.3 - 5250 PRINTER Auxiliary ports, USB logical ports and network printer ports are provided by the AX3000. These ports are independently controlled so multiple printers can be attached to the AX3000. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Choose the protocol which best fits your needs. 6.3.1 - Setting-Up and Using a Prt5250 Printer a) General Settings To set the Prt5250 service, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select [Configuration]-[Ports]-[xxx]-[yyy]. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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- Envelope hopper (ENVELOPE): describes the paper source 3 (selection through list). - ASCII 899 support (ASCII899): specifies if the code page ASCII 899 is supported by the printer. - WSCST name (WSCSTNAME): qualified name of the customizing object. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- TERM Value: do not change. - Auto-Connection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', the connection will be automatically established when the AX3000 is powered. Otherwise, the user can press <Alt><Fx> to establish the connection. - Auto-Reconnection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', a new connection is automatically established after a disconnection.
Using the Printer The Prt5250 service is a client service. This means that each Prt5250 auxiliary port opens a connection to the AS/400 when the AX3000 is powered-on. From the AS/400, a printer is available once the associated Prt5250 connection is established.
To add a system printer invoke the following command (AXPRT01 is the OS/400 printer name): ===> CRTDEVPRT DEVD(AXPRT01) DEVCLS(*VRT) TYPE(3812) MODEL(1) FONT(11) To associate this printer with the AX3000 LPD port, you have to change its outqueue: ===> CHGOUTQ OUTQ(AXPRT01) RMTSYS(*INTNETADR) RMTPRTQ('PARALLEL') CNNTYPE(*IP) DESTTYPE(*OTHER) TRANSFORM(*YES) MFRTYPMDL(*NECP2) INTNETADR('192.168.1.240')
<Ctrl><Alt><Del> keystroke combination. 6.5.2 - Reconnection Problem If an AX3000 5250 session is set with a specific DEVNAME, problems can occur if it is not cleanly shutdown before being switched off. If the thin client is powered off without signing off first the AS/400 will be unaware the connection is broken and will still consider the connection to be valid and in use.
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This modification will take effect after restarting the telnet server: ===> ENDTCPSVR SERVER(*TELNET) ===> STRTCPSVR SERVER(*TELNET) IMPORTANT: using a small keepalive value can prevent routers from dropping the ISDN line and cause high connection bills. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Installing under OS/390 This chapter covers AX3000 installation under OS/390 zSeries. This chapter is dedicated to the operation of the AX3000 in the OS/390 environment. For more general information about the AX3000 (network and session settings, instructions for users, etc) please refer to the previous chapters.
Installing under OS/390 7.1.1 - Setting a Session To set a profile session, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the [Configuration]-[Sessions]-[Session X] menu (where X is the session number to be configured). The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Type: select "3270"...
Various 3270 emulation parameters can be modified but generally the default values are the most suitable. To customize the 3270 emulation, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the session profile ([Configuration]-[Sessions]-[Session X] menu). Three groups of parameters control 3270 emulation settings:...
- Caps Lock: only alphabetical keys are affected. To unlock this mode press the <CAPS> key. - Shift Lock: each key sends either the corresponding upper case letter or the shifted (upper) character. To unlock this mode press the <Shift> key. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Mouse Allowed: enable/disable the mouse within this session - Cell Delimited: Cut & Paste behavior. b) Remapping 3270 Functions to any PC Keyboard keys This allows any key to be remapped to any 3270 function and/or character string. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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The following box is displayed: Up to 20 sequences can be remapped (from #1 to #20). To program a new sequence (or to modify an existing one) select the sequence number. The following dialog box is displayed: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
<Down Arrow> to select through a list the associated 3270 function. c) Palette This allows default emulation colors to be remapped to any color. The following box is displayed: Select one of the 8 emulation colors and associate it with another color. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- TERM Value: terminal capabilities. Default value is IBM-3278-2-E. - Auto-Connection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', the connection will be automatically established when the AX3000 is powered. Otherwise, the user can press <Alt><Fx> to establish the connection. - Auto-Reconnection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', a new connection is automatically established after a disconnection.
7.2 - USING THE TERMIMAL 7.2.1 - The 3270 Status Line Note: the 3270 status line is different than the AX3000 TCP/IP status line. The 3270 status line is displayed at the bottom of the screen and gives the following information:...
The IBM 3270 emulation enables a PC/AT keyboard to be used for operation as a 3270 terminal. The first twelve 3270 function keys are accessed through <F1> to <F12>. The F13 to F24 function keys are accessed through <Shift><F1> to <Shift><F12>. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Rule <Alt Gr><F12> 7.2.3 - Programming Function Keys (Macro Feature) The Axel 3270 emulation allows function keys to be programmed. For example a series of keystrokes can be recorded and played back by pressing a single key. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Note: 'R' indicates the Record mode. The second field is the maximum keystrokes that can be recorded for this session. The third field is the selected function key. 3 - Type the key sequence. 4 - To exit the Record mode, press <Alt Gr><F4>. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
7.3 - 3270 PRINTER Auxiliary ports (2 serial and 1 parallel) and logical ports (USB and TCP) are provided by the AX3000. These ports are independently controlled so multiple printers can be attached to the AX3000. These printers can be controlled by one of two protocols: - Prt3270: a printer controlled by this service is seen as a standard spooled system printer device.
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Installing under OS/390 To set the Prt3270 service, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select [Configuration]-[Aux. Ports]-[xxx]. In the displayed box, set the "Associated Service" to "Prt3270", then select "Net Service Parameters". The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Server: selected from the server table (see Chapter 3.1.4). A new server can be added by selecting 'IP address' or 'Server Name'.
(baud rate, handshake, etc). 7.4 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION A Windows administration utility (AxRM or Axel Remote Management) is available free on the Axel Web site. See Chapter 10.1. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
8.1 - TEXT MODE SESSION (TCP/IP OR SERIAL MODE) 8.1.1 - Setting a Session Profile To set the profile of a session, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the [Configuration]-[Sessions]-[Session X] menu (where X is the session number to be configured). The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Session Type: select 'Text Emulations'.
The TELNET Protocol The telnet server is a standard module of the Unix/Linux TCP/IP stack. The AX3000 can immediately open a client telnet session, without any additional software or alteration to the Unix/Linux settings. Main characteristics of a telnet session:...
AX3000 sessions and the pttys associated with each. Each session is identified by the name of the AX3000 (from the /etc/hosts file) and a special keyword (sessx where x is the session number). For example:...
Note: the Axel SSH client is compliant with OpenSSH d) Serial Ports (USB adaptors) The Axel thin client supports both TCP/IP and serial (RS232) connections. To establish a serial connection, the session 'Protocol' must be set to 'serial'. Then set 'Main Serial Port' to a native serial ports or an USB serial port.
Three groups of parameters control emulation settings: - Additional Parameters: emulation behavior. - Editing Keyboard Table: associating character strings to certain keyboard keys. - Key Mapping: associating character strings to any keyboard keys. - Palette: remapping emulation colors. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- Yes: the display scrolls up - No: the cursor re-appears on the first (top) line. - Wrap: behavior of the AX3000 when the cursor reaches the last column of the screen: - Yes: the next characters wrap round onto the start of the next line - No: each new character overwrites the last character on the line.
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(for example: ^ + e = ê): - No: no specific processing is done - Local: composite characters are locally processed by the AX3000 - Remote: SCO specific mode (mapchan). - Euro Coding: this parameter is only available if the current character set is not PC858 or ISO8859-15 (These 2 character sets include the Euro symbol).
This dialog box allows certain keys to be remapped. This function is only available in keyboard ASCII mode. Note: to remap keys not shown below use the "Key Mapping" function described in the next chapter. The following box is displayed: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
(two possible values for each key). Memory usage is limited to 256 bytes maximum per key. c) Key Mapping This function allows any key to be remapped into any value (only available for ASCII keyboard mode) AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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Up to 20 sequences can be remapped (from #1 to #20). To program a new sequence (or to modify an existing one) select the sequence number. The following dialog box is displayed: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
For more information about "coloring mode", see Chapter 8.1.6. c) Using Underline Attribute in Color Mode An AX3000 set-up parameter allows the underline attribute to be displayed in color mode, but this disables the bold attribute. This is a good way to display underlining if the bold attribute is not used by the software in question.
Installing under UNIX/LINUX Enter the AX3000 set-up and set for the required session the 'Enhanced Mode' parameter to 'Yes'. See Chapter 8.1.5. 8.1.8 - Connection Properties The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - TERM Value (telnet and ssh2 protocols). The default TERM value depends on the selected emulation.
- Waiting for "password:". - After "password:" has been received, the AX3000 sends "mypwd"+<CR>. Note: whilst a login script is running, the AX3000 keyboard is locked. In the event of a problem (wrong expected token), press <Esc> to skip the login script and to unlock the keyboard.
Installing under UNIX/LINUX 8.2 - GRAPHICAL MODE SESSION (VNC) The VNC protocol enables a remote graphical display on the Axel-VNCviewer. The image is constructed, maintained and updated within the Unix server’s frame buffer, and transmitted across the TCP/IP network. Note: this protocol is public and the associated software is free. For more information please see http://www.realvnc.com/...
These parameters are: - Auto-Connection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', the connection will be automatically established when the AX3000 is powered. Otherwise, the user can press <Alt><Fx> to establish the connection. - Auto-Reconnection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', a new connection is automatically established after a disconnection.
(see Chapter 3.2.2). When general settings are modified, these three parameters are automatically updated with new values. - Customized: the three parameters are independent from general settings. Note: the "Dual Monitor" option is always disabled. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
But the thin client is more comfortable to be used when the 'Cache Hextile' is enabled. - Shared Session: this allows multiple VNC thin clients to share the same graphical display (i.e. the same server frame buffer). AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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VNC server. - <Ctrl><Alt><Del>: there are two modes for this keystroke: - Local: the keystroke is handled by the AX3000 and is used to shutdown the thin client (see Chapter 4.8) - Remote: the keystroke is handled by the VNC server.
Installing under UNIX/LINUX - Xvnc V4: the mouse cursor is handled by the AX3000. With a low- bandwidth, this allows the mouse cursor to be more reactive. - Emulate a 3-button Mouse: if 'yes', the mouse middle button is emulated by clicking both left and right buttons.
Run the lp command to use this printer. Note: some options of the lp command (number of copies, banner, etc) cannot be used, because the AX3000 is not a UNIX server and has no hard disk on which to run a spooler.
The rsh parameters are: - The hostname or the IP address of the device, - A keyword which is the AX3000 auxiliary port name. This name has been set through the AX3000 Set-Up (see Chapter 3.5.6). To print a file, the rsh command reads data from 'standard input' (stdin) and sends this data to one of the AX3000’s auxiliary ports.
/dev/ttyp, which in certain cases may be preferable over using telnet. The AXEL tty server is a UNIX daemon (axttyd). The axttyd daemon must be used with the AX3000 tty or rtty network service.
Copy the AXEL association file (axfile) into the /etc directory: To launch the AXEL tty server automatically, whenever the host is booted, copy into the boot directory the S91axel file (for Unix) or the S91axtty file (for Linux).
- Association lines 1, 2, 4 and 5 use the tty service, and association line 3 uses rtty service. - Association line 4 uses a link file (/dev/axel). This file is linked with an undefined slave ttyp (/dev/pts/xxx). This link file is automatically created when axttyd is run.
-k: turn-off keepalive function. Note: take care to add the '&' character at the end of line. The AXEL tty server can be started either from the UNIX command line or at boot time (from S91axel or S91axtty). All authorized associations, connections and disconnections will be recorded in the specified log file.
Installing under UNIX/LINUX 8.4.5 - Uninstalling Remove the AXEL files and kill the AXEL tty server process (signal TERM): # kill -TERM pid<CR> where pid is the process ID of the AXEL tty server. 8.4.6 - In Event of Problems...
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Installing under UNIX/LINUX In addition, a telnet server is embedded on the Axel thin client. This allows the thin client Set-Up remote control. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- USB device list 9.1 - HANDLING A CONFIGURATION FILE WITH A MEMSTICK A configuration file is a text file. It can list some or all AX3000 set-up parameters. For more information about the configuration file format, see the Chapter 10.4.2.
Tools and Statistics Select the [Upgrade]-[Config File]-[Terminal to USB] menu from the AX3000 set-up. The following box is displayed: When 'Full Set-Up' option is selected, all non-used thin client parameters will be included (as comments) in the configuration file. The configuration filename can be manually entered or located with the [File Explorer] button.
- From a USB memstick. - With the bootp/tftp protocol. All Axel products have an ‘FK’ (Firmware key) number. It is important that the firmware file and Axel hardware have the same FK number. If not the update will fail.
The ping command is used to check for the presence of a live TPC/IP device. Select the [Diagnostics]-[Ping] dialog from the AX3000 set-up, then select the server name from the list or enter the IP address or the DNS name of the server.
- Time Wait: connection close in progress. - Server and IP Addr Host: the associated host. - Port: the TCP port used for the session (this is usually 23 for telnet, 2048 for tty and 59xx for vnc). AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- TCP server: contains information about connections where the AX3000 is acting as a server (lpd, rtty and rcmd). - TCP client: contains information about connections where the AX3000 is acting as a client (telnet, tty, rdp, ica and vnc).
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Example of a TCP client connection box: Description of the information given within this box: - Who: AX3000 resource involved in the connection: S1 (session 1), ..., S8 (session 8), Aux1, Aux2, PARA (parallel), Usb1, ..., Usb4, Net1 and Net2.
In the above dialog box, the following information is given: - Link: speed and type the network interface (useful when set in auto- sense mode). - IP parameters: IP address, netmask and default router - FQDN: thin client full name AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- None: no update - Direct / Reverse: both types are done by the thin client. - Direct / Reverse (by DHCP): direct update done by the thin client and reverse update done by the DHCP server AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Correct Frames: "Output" and "Input" are the number of correct frames (transmitted and received) Errors: this section gives the type and the number of errors. No errors should be shown in a good working environment/healthy network. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
[Refresh] button. When the wireless interface is connected, the 802.11 information available is: - BSSID: access point MAC address. - Link: protocol and current speed. - Signal power (reception) - Channel: channel number and frequency AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
For each line the number is the USB physical port number. The associated label is given by the USB product itself. If the USB product is supported, more information can obtained by clicking the product name. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Remote Administration This chapter covers remote administration of the TCP/IP AX3000. Four types of operations are provided by the remote administration: - The use of AxRM, - The remote control, - The interactive telnet setup, - The batch set-up (getting and sending a set-up file) 10.1 - AXRM: THE AXEL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE...
Remote Administration The AxRM software allows system administrators to manage and configure Axel TCP/IP products remotely over a network. The remote Axel device is selected by its IP address or network name. (The software can also assign an IP address to a newly installed thin client that has not had an IP address set) AxRM is an abbreviation for Axel Remote Management software.
Use AxRM to take the control of the thin client. See Chapter 10.1. 10.3 - INTERACTIVE TELNET SET-UP The AX3000 interactive set-up can be accessed through a telnet session. A specific TCP port is used. The default value of this TCP port is 4096. This value can be changed. See Chapter 3.2.7.
See Appendix A.6 for more information about administration command. 10.4.2 - Configuration File Format A configuration file can list some or all AX3000 set-up parameters. And it begins with the label 'BEGIN_AX_SETUP' and ends with the label 'END_AX_SETUP'. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
12354 ######################################################### RESET_CMOS Note: the RESET_CMOS command allows all the set-up parameters (except the AX3000 IP address) to be reset. This line can be deleted or set as a comment. b) Substitution Commands axname_encoding_string= (yes | no) Enabling "axname_encoding_string" allows some set-up parameters to contain 'substitution commands'.
TERM<$(7,4)> => TERM1234 TERM<$(7,10)> => TERM1234 TERM<$(20,7)> => TERM TERM<$(20,A)> => TERM<$(20,A)> <$(1,2)><$(7,4)>-<#> => ax1234-2 (ex.: session 2 or AUX2) c) End of File The configuration file must be ended with the label 'END_AX_SETUP' AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
A.1 - USING THE INTERACTIVE SET-UP A.1.1 - Entering the Set-Up The following can be used to enter the AX3000 interactive set-up: - Using <Ctrl><Alt><Esc> from the thin client - Using the AxRM remote control command. See Chapters 10.1 and 10.2.
The mouse cannot be used within the telnet session. A help line is located in the bottom of the screen. The AX3000 set-up screen appears as follows: a) The Horizontal General Menu Move through the menu with horizontal arrow keys. A different vertical menu will be displayed automatically as each item is traversed.
Note: to indicate ‘free value’ mode, the cursor blinks at the beginning of the field. During this mode the following keys are enabled: - <Tab>, <>, <Shift><Tab>, <>: valid the value and move to the next/previous field. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
If changes have been made while in the set-up, a dialog box appears: - Select [Yes] to save the modifications and exit the set-up. The new AX3000 settings will then be stored in NVRAM (non-volatile memory). - Select [No] to abandon your changes and exit the set-up.
AX3000 Ethernet address format: 00:A0:34:xx:xx:xx Select the '?' command in the horizontal menu of the AX3000 set-up to see the AX3000 Ethernet address. A.2.2 - IP Address Every device connected to an Ethernet network must have a single 32-bit address which encodes both the network and the host ID.
Appendix For example: an AX3000 connected, over a network, to a host with an IP address 192.1.168.40 (class C: three bytes for the Network address) must have the three first bytes of its address set to 192.1.168. The fourth byte cannot be equal to 40.
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192.1.1.xxx network: 192.168.2.xxx 192.1.1.xxx Router 1 Router 2 192.168.1.11 192.168.1.12 AX3000 192.168.1.10 The AX3000 route table will show the following: Example 2: router 1 is used to reach both networks (192.168.2.xxx and 192.1.1.xxx): AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
- If a DHCP server is found and correctly set-up, an IP address, and subsequently other parameters are given to the AX3000. - Before accepting the IP address the AX3000 can be set to check that the IP address given really is free (ARP protocol).
Further 'lease time' re-negotiations are totally invisible to the AX3000 user. Only error messages are displayed (see next chapter). Note: enter the set-up to find out the AX3000 IP address or other parameters offered by the DHCP server. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
BOOTP server). If a re-negotiation fails the following dialog box is displayed: This indicates that in two minutes the AX3000 will be no longer be permitted to use the leased IP address and the session will be terminated...
(telnet, tty, lpd, etc.) are closed (i.e. lost). And the thin client is shutdown. Note: the AX3000 Trace Mode allows a trace of data exchanged between the AX3000 and the DHCP server (see Chapter 3.1). This is useful to diagnose problems.
A.4.2 - Resolving a Name a) Resolution Strategy To resolve a name, a DNS request is sent by the AX3000. A DNS request contains the destination DNS server IP address and the name to be resolved. To resolve a name possibly more than one DNS request is needed (if one or more default DNS domains are defined).
- Receiving a negative response: the name is not known by this DNS server. The AX3000 will retry with a new DNS request or with the second DNS server. - No response (time-out): after a few seconds the DNS server has not sent back a response.
- "as400" to DNS server 1 - "as400" to DNS server 2 c) Messages Displayed on the AX3000 Screen To open a session the AX3000 must resolve the host name (if no IP address AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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(for example two consecutive dots: as400.servers). - Loc: timeout: no DNS server responds - Loc: no memory: due to a temporary memory overload, the AX3000 can not process the name resolution. Retry later. When the resolution fails, the session must be manually closed. This is done by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Shift><D>.
Note: the DNS server will be updated only if the thin client name is a full name: ended by a DNS domain (i.e. FQDN). For a "Reverse (PRT)" update, one entry is added: a "Pointer" type entry, containing the thin client’s full name. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
15 lists DNS servers. - From 224 to 254: private options. Available for manufacturers use. The Axel options are contained within the range of numbers from 231 to 240. The ‘type’ is always ‘character string’. The format of the entry is as follows: - Entry starts with a keyword followed by one or more parameters.
Click ‘OK’ to exit this box and 'OK' again to exit the former box. 3 - In the left panel select 'Server Options’ then right click ‘Configure Options’ Within the available options ‘tick’ the new Axel entry and enter IP and TCP port AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
The parameters are: - The IP address or DNS name of the AxRM server - The TCP port AxRM is listening on Having two parameters is not mandatory nor is the order important. For AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
2.1). axrmserv:192.168.0.1 192.168.0.1 A.6 - RSH ADMINISTRATION COMMAND LIST Several administration commands are offered by the AX3000. These commands are launched by using a remote administration command (rsh for example) which is available as standard features from most major operating systems.
On next boot, the Quick Set-Up will be displayed and the Auto-Configuration service will be started (see Chapter 2). A.7.2 - General Level: Advanced Parameters This chapter describes special AX3000 operating parameters. Usually the default values are suitable. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
All these general parameters are located in sub-menus from [Configuration]- [Advanced]-[Tuning]: a) Network Menu IP Addr. Set by Ping: this parameter allows or disables the AX3000 IP Address to be set by a ping command. (See Appendix A.7.6.) Allow Network Discover: by default, SNMP requests are supported by Axel thin clients.
Keyboard Menu Keyboard Type: by default PC keyboards (102/105 keys) are supported by the AX3000, but other keyboards type are available for special use: - AS400 (F24): 122-keys keyboard (24 function keys) for 5250 emulation, - ANSI (F20): keyboard with 20 function keys for VT220 emulation.
LUN Number: some USB drives may be formatted in multi-LUN mode (multiple partitions). But the Axel Thin Client handles only a single LUN. This option allows the LUN number to handle to be selected. (If the LUN Number is too high, the LUN #0 will be used).
Each session (screen or auxiliary port) offers enhanced parameters. These parameters are available through the "Connection Properties" box (depending on the session type this box is located in the [Sessions]-[Session x] menu or the [Aux. Ports]-[xxx] menu). AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
The server is chosen when the session is established. A mini- menu is displayed. b) 'TCP port' Parameter This parameter is the server TCP port on which the session is connected. The default value depends on the current protocol. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
After 8 connections, the same TCP port of a range is re-used. The main benefit of this method is that if the AX3000 is suddenly powered off (power cut for example), at the next boot time, the connections are immediately accepted by the server.
The keepalive is a mechanism that allows the AX3000 to regularly check its TCP/IP connection status. In event of network incident, the AX3000 is able to detect this incident and to close the related TCP/IP connections. This mechanism is also useful when DSL connections are used (the AX3000 IP address is reset on time per day).
For RDP/ICA sessions a Microsoft keyboard code can be specified. (See Chapter 3.2.5) This code allows a keyboard nationality to be negotiated with the TSE server. The following table lists the available keyboard codes: Keyboard Nationality Code Keyboard Nationality Code Afrikaans 0436 Icelandic 040F AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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Dutch - Belgium 0813 Spanish - Colombia 240A English - Australia 0C09 Spanish - Costa Rica 140A English - Belize 2809 Spanish - Dominican Republic 1C0A English - Canada 1009 Spanish - Ecuador 300A AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Note: this list can be found on the MSDN Microsoft site: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/script56/html/882ca1eb- 81b6-4a73-839d-154c6440bf70.asp b) Name of Time Zone For the RDP/ICA time redirection, a time zone name must be given (see Chapter 3.2.6). This case-sensitive name must belong to the following AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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Central European Standard Time (GMT+01:00) Brussels, Madrid, Paris... Romance Standard Time (GMT+01:00) Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, Rome W. Europe Standard Time (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa W. Central Africa Standard Time (GMT+02:00) Bucharest E. Europe Standard Time AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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Yakutsk Standard Time (GMT+09:30) Darwin A.U.S. Central Standard Time (GMT+09:30) Adelaide Cen. Australia Standard Time (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney A.U.S. Eastern Standard Time (GMT+10:00) Brisbane E. Australia Standard Time (GMT+10:00) Hobart Tasmania Standard Time AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
Note: this list can be found on the MSDN Microsoft site: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms912391%28v=winembedded.11%29.aspx A.7.5 – Displaying Text Session in Graphics Mode Previously Axel used the legacy method to display text sessions (telnet, 5250, 3270...) based on columns and rows (80x25, 132x25...) and a specific resolution.
- The background color is selected through the menu [Configuration]- [Terminal]-[Local Desktop]. (See Chapter 3.2.3) - A grey-light frame surrounds the session. - And the character size can be customized. (See next sub-section) Example: AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
10x24 (standard) - Doubling the size of the character – each pixel mapped to 4 pixels standard size double size c) Information about Current Session The <Ctrl><Alt><I> keystroke allows an information box to be displayed. AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
MAC address. The MAC address is printed on the base of each thin client. With its updated ARP table your computer is able to access the AX3000.To set the new IP address the thin client must be pinged a multiple times.
1. Use the AxRM utility - "Get Terminal Information" command, 2. Enter the AX3000 interactive set-up, and select [?]-[Information], 3. Get the AX3000 set-up by issuing the setup_get remote command (the revision is included in the text file banner): Example: rsh axname setup_get > file 4.
- FK56: models 80G - FK57: models 80WMS - FK60: models 90 Note: the correct firmware file must be downloaded for your AX3000 hardware. Example: if FK14 firmware file is downloaded into FK11 hardware, the download process will fail. A.8.2 - Firmware Information The firmware version is FCT.NA.yywwi:STD...
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- The possible presence of a national keyboard and associated character set. For instance, the Turkish environment (keyboards and character set) is only available with the 'TR' firmware. - The default keyboard nationality (FR: France, XX: North American, TR: Turkey, etc). AX3000 Models 90 - User's Manual...
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