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IGEL Zero HDX
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IGEL Technology GmbH
IGEL Zero HDX
29.04.2016

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  • Page 1 IGEL Zero HDX Manual IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 29.04.2016...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Er beantwortet gerne Ihre Fragen rund um alle IGEL-Produkte. If you are currently testing IGEL products or your sales partner is unable to provide the help you need, please fill in the support form after logging on at the http://www.igel.com/de/mitgliederbereich/anmelden-abmelden.html...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information ..............................2 Quick Installation ...............................6 1.1. The IGEL Linux desktop ........................7 Boot Procedure ..............................9 2.1. Boot Menu ............................. 9 2.2. Network Integration ........................11 2.3. X-Server ............................11 Application Launcher ............................11 3.1. General System Information ......................12 3.2.
  • Page 4 8.7. Hosts ............................126 8.8. Network Drives .......................... 126 8.9. Proxy ............................128 Devices .................................128 9.1. Printers ............................128 9.2. USB Storage Devices ........................131 9.3. Smartcard ........................... 134 9.4. USB access control ........................134 IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 5 11.4. Shadow ............................145 11.5. Remote Access (SSH / RSH) ......................145 Power Options ................................146 11.6. Energy options ........................... 150 11.7. Firmware Customization ......................153 11.8. IGEL System Registry ........................160 Index ................................161 IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 6: Quick Installation

    Introduction IGEL Thin Clients comprise the very latest hardware and an embedded operating system. Depending on the product concerned, this operating system may be based on IGEL Linux or Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard . We have done our utmost to provide you with an excellent overall solution and promise to ®...

  • Page 7: The Igel Linux Desktop

    1.1. The IGEL Linux desktop You can operate the thin client via the taskbar and the IGEL menu. Figure 1: IGEL Linux desktop IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 8 Local network connection Pager: Allows you to switch between a number of virtual desktops Time Show desktop The IGEL menu offers the following areas and functions: • Sessions: Allows you to launch sessions • System: Allows you to launch system programs •...

  • Page 9: Boot Procedure

    This option is useful if, for example, you have selected an excessively high screen resolution or a wrong mouse type and these settings can no longer be changed in the normal setup. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 10: Reset To Factory Defaults

    When you are prompted to enter the password, press the Enter key three times. Press The Terminal Key will appear. Contact us using the IGEL Service RMA form (https://www.igel.com/en/service-support/rma-request.html). Enter the Terminal Key shown, the firmware version and your contact details.

  • Page 11: Network Integration

     Click on in the Quick Start Panel or in the start menu. The sub-areas of the Launcher provide access to • Applications • System • License • Information regarding the system • Network information IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 12: General System Information

    Applications can also be launched automatically and a key combination (hotkey) can be defined. The available options for launching a session can be defined under Desktop Integration in the session configuration. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 13: System

    Launches the IGEL Setup. • Smartcard Personalization: Allows access data and sessions which are to be available to a smartcard user to be written to an IGEL smartcard. • System Information: Shows information regarding hardware, the network and connected devices.

  • Page 14: Shutting Down And Restarting A Device

    • Click on Cancel if you have not made any changes and would like to abort the setup. • Click on to save your changes and exit the setup. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 15: Setup Areas

    Three navigation buttons are available. The buttons allow you to move back and forth between the setup pages you have visited or reach the next level up within the structure. You will find a more detailed description of the individual setup options elsewhere. This is merely a brief overview. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 16: Quick Setup

    4.3.2. Enable setup pages for users If a password was set up for the administrator, the IGEL Setup can only be opened with administrator rights, i.e. after entering the password (see Password (page 136)). However, individual areas of the setup can be enabled for the user, e.g.

  • Page 17: Setup Search

    To start a search, click on the button below the tree structure. Enter the text to be searched for and the search details. Select one of the hits. Click on Show result and you will be taken to the relevant setup page. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 18 The parameter or value found will be highlighted as shown below. Figure 6: Setup search IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 19: Sessions

    A number of session functions require the optional Multimedia Codec Pack. This applies in particular to the playback and redirecting of multimedia content. Details can be found in the IGEL Linux Features that Require the Multimedia Codec Pack FAQs (http://edocs.igel.com/#10204030.htm).

  • Page 20: Citrix Receiver Selection

    Citrix server and you must ensure that a valid root certificate for the certification authority (CA) is installed on the thin client. A best practice document regarding distribution of the certificates is available in the IGEL Knowledge Base: Deploying Trusted Root Certificates http://edocs.igel.com/index.htm#10200413.htm.
  • Page 21 Use local login window: If this option is enabled, you will need to enter the password again when logging Relaunch mode: The logon module is automatically restarted after being closed. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 22 ICA sessions too. All key combinations with which are not used by the X Window Manager function in the familiar way during an ICA session. The following settings can be configured: IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 23: Drive Mapping

    In this area, you can specify which drives and paths are mapped during the logon. This applies for all ICA sessions. Figure 8: Drive mapping Activate Drive Mapping option allows you to temporarily enable/disable drive mapping. This offers the advantage that stored settings can be enabled or disabled without being lost. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 24 USB COM1 to USB COM4 Denote serial connections to USB-to-serial adapters. Your selection will be mapped to the virtual COM1 connection. A second device will be mapped to the virtual COM2 connection and so on. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 25 Enable virtual ICA channels for communicating with various devices connected to the thin client. These can be card readers, dictation machines or even USB storage devices. Channels of this type allow the device to communicate with the relevant server application. Figure 9: Supported devices IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 26 When used in conjunction with the DigitalPersona U.are.U 4500 fingerprint readers which are connected to IGEL thin clients via USB, the software provides a secure and quick means of authentication on virtual desktops.  In order to be able to use fingerprint readers in Citrix sessions, enable the relevant virtual channel in Device Support.
  • Page 27 Softpro SPVC Signature Pad Channel in order to use Softpro/Kofax pads in Citrix sessions. You will find detailed information regarding the configuration of signature pads in the Best Practice documents for StepOver Pads (http://edocs.igel.com/index.htm#10202852.htm) and Softpro/Kofax pads (http://edocs.igel.com/index.htm#10202852.htm). 5.3.6. Firewall Setup >...
  • Page 28 Redirection. Fabulatech USB Redirection, a special Fabulatech server component must be installed on the Citrix server (USB for Remote Desktop Igel Edition). More detailed information on the function can be found on the Fabulatech partner site: http://www.usb-over-network.com/partners/igel/ (http://www.usb-over-network.com/partners/igel/). Enable either native or Fabulatech USB redirection – not both together.
  • Page 29 Create the session. Begin playback on the remote desktop. From IGEL Linux 5.06.100, hardware acceleration for multimedia playback is available on certain devices. You will find more detailed information in an FAQ document on the topic (http://edocs.igel.com/#10201440.htm).

  • Page 30: Legacy Ica Sessions

    This setup page can only be seen if you have selected a Citrix Receiver version which is higher than 12.x. The optional Multimedia Codec Pack is needed to use the H.264 Deep Compression Codec. Further information can be found in the IGEL Linux Features that Require the Multimedia Codec Pack FAQs (http://edocs.igel.com/index.htm#10200858.htm). 5.4. Legacy ICA Sessions Setup >...
  • Page 31 The seamless mode can only be used with published applications or with a specified start program for the server connection. Font smoothing Font smoothing is preset on a global basis. You can change it for this session. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 32 HDX / ICA Global in the event of reconnection.  Alternatively, enable Auto Reconnect and you will have the option of specifying the maximum number of attempts and the time delay before a reconnection attempt. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 33  From the Launch Options, specify how the session is to be made accessible.  As an option, specify a hotkey for starting the session. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 34: Citrix Storefront / Web Interface

    Kerberos passthrough authentication (Web Interface only, not StoreFront) Uses local logon data for listing and launching applications. The option enables single sign-on for XenApp if logon with AD/Kerberos is configured on the thin client. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 35 Setup > Sessions > Citrix XenDesktop/XenApp > Citrix StoreFront / Web Interface > Logon > Menu path: Smartcard From IGEL Linux 5.06.100, it is possible to log on to Citrix StoreFront using a smartcard with Version 13.1.3 of Citrix Receiver. A smartcard...
  • Page 36 If this option is enabled, the applications will be shown on the desktop. • desktop: If this option is enabled, Citrix sessions will be shown on the Keep folder structure on desktop in their directory structure. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 37: Password Change

    • through using a reconnect session, e.g. on the desktop. With the help of the reconnect procedure, you can launch active and terminated sessions, terminated sessions only or sessions demand. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 38: Citrix Self-Service

    Specify by how many seconds the session start is to be delayed when Autostart is used. 5.6. Citrix Self-Service Setup > Sessions > Citrix XenDesktop/XenApp > Citrix Self-Service Menu path: IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 39 Server Setup > Sessions > Citrix XenDesktop/XenApp > Citrix Self-Service > Server Menu path: • configuration: If this option is enabled, the IGEL setup will be Use IGEL setup for Citrix Self-Service used for Self-Service configuration. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX...

  • Page 40: Citrix Access Gateway

    To enable Appliance Mode for a session type, proceed as follows. In Appliance Mode pull-down menu, select the session type for which Appliance Mode is to be enabled. You can enable Appliance Mode for one of the following session types: IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 41 Width of on-screen keyboard in pixels: It is recommended that you specify either the width or the height. • Height of on-screen keyboard in pixels: It is recommended that you specify either the width or the height. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 42 Width of on-screen keyboard in pixels: It is recommended that you specify either the width or the height. • Height of on-screen keyboard in pixels: It is recommended that you specify either the width or the height. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 43: Ssh Session

    You will find detailed information on SSH and the various authentication methods on the relevant pages of the manual for your server operating system. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 44: Firefox Browser

    Menu path: In order to allow central configuration via the IGEL UMS, the original configuration parameters for the Firefox 38.4.0 ESR web browser are assigned to the IGEL setup. These global settings can be changed for each browser session. 5.10.1. Browser Global Setup >...
  • Page 45 URL of the website for which the exception is to apply. d) Using the Status drop-down menu, specify whether the automatic loading of images is to be allowed or prevented for the given website. e) Click on Ok. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 46 Automatic proxy configuration System-wide proxy configuration Auto-detect proxy settings for this network Enter the necessary configuration data for the selected proxy configuration. Direct connection to the Internet With this proxy configuration, no proxy is used. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 47 This option should not be enabled in multiuser environments. If this option is enabled in a multiuser environment, a user can use the logon data of a previous user. Automatic proxy configuration With this proxy configuration, the PAC file (Proxy Auto Config) available under will be used. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 48 • Clear private data when closing browser: If this option is enabled, any data entered will be deleted when the browser is closed. What data are deleted is specified in the following options. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 49 Suggest open pages in URL bar: If this option is enabled, suggestions will be shown while an address is being typed in the address bar. The suggestions will be based on previously opened tabs. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 50 Your spelling will be checked if you are typing in text fields with multiple lines. On for multi- and single-line controls: Your spelling will be checked if you are typing in text fields with one line or multiple lines. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 51 To add a user-defined configuration parameter, proceed as follows: Changes to the advanced Firefox browser settings can impair its stability, security and speed. IGEL Support is not responsible for problems caused by changing the browser configuration, even if the browser configuration was changed in the IGEL setup.
  • Page 52 Higher protocols are preferred. • Maximum supported encryption protocol: This protocol is requested when negotiating the connection. If this protocol is not available, the next lowest protocol will be requested. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 53 Device: If this option is enabled, TCOS 3 Elster will be used for Use TCOS 3 Elster Security encryption. • Device: If this option is enabled, TCOS 3 SD will be used for encryption. Use TCOS 3 SD Security IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 54 • Restart: If this option is enabled, the session will be relaunched automatically after termination. • Autostart Delay: Waiting time in seconds between the thin client booting and the session being launched automatically. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 55 Setup > Sessions > Browser > Browser Sessions > [Session Name] > Settings > Proxy Menu path: In this area, you can change the proxy configuration. You will find a description under the global settings, see Proxy (page 46). IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 56 • Restart Timeout: Time interval in minutes after which the browser is automatically restarted if in the meantime no action on the part of the user has occurred. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 57 • Configuring the symbol bar  Enable User customization of tool bars in order to allow the user to configure symbol bars.  Configure the navigation symbol bar. The following items are pre-set: IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 58 Please note that a number of items are only shown if the corresponding feature is enabled.  Configure the Application menu:  Other possible items for the navigation symbol bar and the application menu are: IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 59 Character encoding button Social share button Panic button Web apps button New window button Fullscreen button Tab view button Downloads button  Click on Reset icon configuration to default in order to undo your changes. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 60: Context Menu

    Various plug-ins such as a PDF viewer, Adobe Flash Player or Red Hat Spice are available. However, they may need to be licensed by the user first. Integration of the SecMacer security solution Net iD can also be configured here. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 61 Menu path: Before you can download and install Adobe Flash Player, you need to confirm that the software is licensed - IGEL Universal Desktop Linux does not contain a license to use the Flash Player.  Activate the option I will license the flashplayer by myself...

  • Page 62: Media Player

    5.11. Media Player Setup > Sessions > Media Player Menu path: Set up the Media Player for your multimedia applications here. IGEL Linux supports the following multimedia formats and codecs out of the box: • Ogg/Vorbis • Ogg/Theora • •...
  • Page 63 Hardware-accelerated, uses shared memory to write images to the XVideo: graphics card memory Not hardware-accelerated, playback via the X Window System X11: display protocol  Specify the brightness, saturation, contrast and color settings for videos. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 64 Automatically selects the output ALSA: Direct output via kernel driver for sound cards Select Stereo if you are working with an IGEL thin client. Audio output type Options Setup > Sessions > Media Player > Media Player Global > Options Menu path: ...

  • Page 65: Java Web Start Session

    Setup > Sessions > JWS Sessions Menu path: You can set up one or more Java Web Start sessions. This can be for example an IGEL UMS console running as Java Web Start. To set up a Java Web Start session, proceed as follows:...
  • Page 66 Autostart: If this option is enabled, the Java Web Start session will be launched automatically when the thin client boots. • Delay: Waiting time in seconds between the thin client booting and the Java Web Start Autostart session being launched automatically. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 67: Vnc Viewer

    The Citrix ICA Connection Center provides an overview of existing connections to Citrix servers. It also allows the server connection to be terminated/canceled and the connection properties to be displayed, e.g. for support purposes. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 68: Local Terminal

    6.3. Change Smartcard Password Setup > Accessories> Change Smartcard Password Menu path: Set up a session in order to change your IGEL smartcard password. Details of the setup procedure for your IGEL smartcard can be found under Security > Login >...

  • Page 69: Display Switch

    Setup > Accessories > Display Switch Menu path: Display switch is a function of the IGEL Linux firmware which allows you to configure settings for the display on various screens. In order to use the function, you will need to enable it and set it up: ...
  • Page 70 - in order to set the magnified display. If you disconnect the only active screen, the one that was active last will be shown again. As a result, you can still configure something even in an emergency. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 71 They basically lie over each other. However, you can change the way they are displayed in magnification mode by reducing the actual resolution of the mirrored screen. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 72: Application Launcher

    Delay: Waiting time in seconds between the thin client booting and the session being launched automatically. Under Application Launcher > Configuration, you can hide the following items from the user: • System page • "Reboot" button • "Shut down" button • Network information page IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 73: Sound Mixer

    Figure 19: Sound control The system's default volume can be configured or muted in Accessories > Sound Mixer > Configuration. These parameters can also be remotely set via IGEL UMS. 6.10. System Log Viewer Setup > Accessories > System Log Viewer Menu path: All available system logs are updated and displayed.

  • Page 74: Ums Registration

    Figure 20: System logs 6.11. UMS Registration Setup > Accessories > UMS Registration Menu path: Registration of the thin client in the IGEL Universal Management Suite can also be performed locally. Open the Application Launcher. In the System area, launch the UMS Registering application.

  • Page 75: Touchscreen Calibration

    Launcher: If this option is enabled, the Task Manager can be launched with the Application Launcher. • Desktop: If this option is enabled, the Task Manager can be launched with a program launcher on the desktop. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 76 To determine the thin client's total memory usage, proceed as follows:  Read the percentage value under RAM:.  To determine the value in bytes, click on and enable the Show memory usage in bytes option. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 77  If the column is not shown, click next to and enable the Virtual Bytes option.  If the column is not shown, click next to and enable the Private Bytes option. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 78: Screenshot Tool

    Hotkey: Specifies a hotkey which can be used to launch the Screenshot Tool function. You can also define a hotkey for taking a screenshot under Setup > User Interface > Hotkeys > Commands, see Hotkeys (page 106). IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 79 If you have enabled Select a region, you can select the desired part of the screen using the mouse. To do this, press and hold the left mouse button while dragging the mouse across the screen. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 80: Soft Keyboard

    Setup > Accessories > Soft keyboard Menu path: In this area, you can enable the On-Screen Keyboard for use with our IGEL UD10 or any other touchscreen. In order to display the on-screen keyboard, you can either automatically launch it or show the On-Screen Keyboard button in the taskbar.

  • Page 81: Monitor Calibration

    • Restart window manager 6.19. Network Diagnostics Setup > Accessories > Network Tools Menu path: The IGEL Universal Desktop Linux firmware features a number of tools for network analysis. These include: • Device information (page 81) • Ping (page 82) •...

  • Page 82: Device Information

    The Ping result is shown below, and the Ping duration of the last five Pings is illustrated in a bar chart. Figure 22: Ping network tools  Enable Program→Signal Tone for Ping to configure the thin client to output an audible signal each time a Ping is sent. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 83: System Information

    The system information provides an overview of all internal and connected thin client hardware components as well as the constituent parts of the Linux system (e.g. kernel modules). The information shown can be copied to the clipboard in order to send it to the IGEL Support department for example. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 84: Disk Utility

    Figure 24: Drive management  If Dynamic Client Drive Mapping is enabled, you will find a button to safely remove external drives here.  You can configure a Hotkey for opening Disk Utility. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 85: Firmware Update

    You can distribute additional firmware functions via the IGEL Universal Management Suite or import licenses locally to a thin client. To do this, an IGEL USB stick with a smartcard or a storage medium containing licenses that have already been produced for this device must be inserted.

  • Page 86: Webcam Information

    In order to check whether the webcam is functioning in a session (e.g. redirected via Citrix HDX Webcam Redirection), open the website cameroid.com (http://cameroid.com) in your browser within the session (Adobe Flash must be installed). IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 87: Image Viewer

    6.26. Image viewer The GPicview image viewer is installed from IGEL Universal Desktop Linux 5.06.100. Applications such as the Firefox browser or the file manager use the image viewer as an auxiliary application. The image viewer does not have a menu entry for opening it directly.

  • Page 88: User Interface

    User Interface You can configure the user interface according to your needs. 7.1. Screen Setup > User Interface > Display Menu path: Figure 30: Screen settings IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 89 For details of the display resolution supported by your IGEL thin client, please see its data sheet. If you use the Shared WorkPlace (SWP) feature with user-specific display resolutions, please note the best practice on the subject (http://edocs.igel.com/index.htm#10202975.htm).
  • Page 90 Values between 10 seconds and two minutes are available to choose from. Naturally, all stages are gone through only if the X-Server does not receive any new entries during this period. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 91: Access Control

    Make sure the Display Manager daemon (XDM, KMD, GDM ...) is running and that access authorization is available on the remote host. 7.1.3. Access control Setup > User Interface > Display> Access Control Menu path: IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 92 (not the IP address) you would like to add and confirm this by clicking on OK. 7.1.4. Options Setup > User Interface > Display> Options Menu path: Configure the options for the display here: Figure 34: Display options IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 93: Desktop

    Setup > User Interface > Desktop > Background Menu path: In this area, you can configure the desktop background with pre-defined IGEL backgrounds, a fill color or a color gradient. You can also select a background image of your own.
  • Page 94 You can set up a separate background image for each monitor that is connected to the thin client. Own background image - server configuration • Wallpaper: Provides a selection of pre-defined IGEL backgrounds • Wallpaper Style: Provides various design versions:...
  • Page 95 Automatic: The number of rows for the Quick Start Panel depends on the height and width of the taskbar. Numeric value: The chosen value specifies the number of rows for the Quick Start Panel. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 96 You can specify the background style for the taskbar here. To incorporate your company logo into the taskbar, proceed as follows: Select Background Image under Background Style. Give the path of the background image. See also Taskbar (page 94) under User Interface. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 97 This window is shown at the right of the taskbar. You can use up to 25 virtual desktops. If you use a Pager, you can switch between full-screen applications for example at the click of a mouse. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 98: Start Menu

    An expanded start menu featuring a search function and a more attractive design It requires more resources, which is particularly noticeable on slow devices. Auto: Automatically select the classic or advanced start menu depending on the processor. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 99: Language

    You can set up the screen saver so that it is activated either automatically or in response to a key combination (hotkey). You can also select a password option. The look of the taskbar can be configured separately for the login dialog and the locked screen. Example configuration of a screen lock: IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 100 The screen lock starts automatically after 5 minutes without user action at the thin client. The screen lock can be stopped by entering a user password or administrator password (see Password (page 136)). Figure 37: Autostart and Password Settings IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 101 In our best practice you will find an example configuration and further instructions on how to customize your IGEL Linux desktop. Connect a network drive with your saved images. You can also send images to the thin client, e.g. to a /wfs/pix target directory, using UMS file transfer.
  • Page 102  You can configure a digital clock (size, position on the screen and colors) independently of the screen display. The seconds display can be disabled. Figure 40: Clock configuration IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 103: Input

    Further settings can be configured under On-screen Keyboard (page 80). 7.5.2. Mouse Setup > User Interface > Input > Mouse Menu path: In this area, you can configure the mouse. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 104 • TSharc serial touchscreens • EvTouch USB touchscreens You will find the complete list of supported devices in the IGEL Linux 3rd Party Hardware Database (https://www.igel.com/en/service/linux-3rd-party-hardware-database.html). • Touchscreen already calibrated If you enable the touchscreen function, the touchscreen must be calibrated first. Unless you enable this option, calibration will begin automatically after each system boot.
  • Page 105 Set driver-specific default settings Click on this button once after changing the touchscreen type or to restore the default settings. A list of the touchscreens currently supported by IGEL Linux can be found in the IGEL Linux 3rd Party Hardware Database (https://www.igel.com/en/service/linux-3rd-party-hardware-database.html).
  • Page 106 If necessary, you can change the TCP port. Click on Apply. You will find detailed information regarding the configuration of signature pads in the Best Practice documents for StepOver Pads (http://edocs.igel.com/#10202863.htm) and Softpro/Kofax pads (http://edocs.igel.com/#10202863.htm). To enable the signotec VCOM Daemon...

  • Page 107: Font Services

    Open start menu (2) 7.6. Font Services Setup > User Interface > Fonts Services Menu path: You can import further fonts in addition to those provided by IGEL: • XC font service (page 107) • NFS font service (page 108) 7.6.1.
  • Page 108 If this option is enabled, local fonts are to be used before a request is sent to the font server.  Click on Enable to enable the entry.  Export the font directory to the server via NFS read-only for the thin client. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 109: Network

     Choose between automatic network setup with the protocols DHCP and BOOTP or manual network configuration in order to set the thin client for each network interface. Figure 41: LAN Interfaces IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 110 If you have to use a gateway to forward the data packages to and from the target network, click on Enable and enter the gateway IP address. Give the local name of the thin client. Otherwise, the standard name IGEL <MAC Terminal name address> will be generated. Enable DNS...
  • Page 111 In order to do this, the path to the CA certificate file is required in CA Root Certificate. The file can be in PEM or DER format. A number of the following fields need to be filled in only for specific combinations of EAP type Auth Method. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 112: Wireless

    Menu path: In this area, you can configure everything relating to your wireless connections. You will find details of compatible wireless modules in our IGEL Linux 3rd Party Hardware Database (https://www.igel.com/en/service/linux-3rd-party-hardware-database.html). If you use mobile devices and regularly spend time in different wireless zones, you will benefit from our new function: IGEL Café...
  • Page 113 Wireless Manager (page 114) items. Via the Wireless Manager (page 114), you can use IGEL Café Wireless. Ensure that the Overwrite sessions parameter is disabled for UMS profiles with this wireless configuration. Otherwise, user-defined connections will be lost when the thin client is rebooted.
  • Page 114 Network > LAN Interfaces > Wireless (page 112) Click on the Wireless Tray Icon in the task bar and then on Manage wireless network connections order to bring up the Wireless Manager: Figure 47: Wireless Manager IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 115 Connect network button in order to establish the previously configured connection: Figure 49: Establish connection to WiFi The tray icon will change and show the quality of the connection to the active network. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 116 Figure 52: Symbol bar with active connection In the context menu for the tray icon, all available networks are listed and can be brought up from here. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 117 The IGEL Setup shows all connections configured by the local user locally and in the UMS under Network > LAN Interfaces > Wireless > Other WLANs: Figure 53: User-defined WiFi connections in the IGEL Setup in the User-defined column means that you can change or delete this connection in the Wireless Manager.
  • Page 118 To pre-configure connections to hidden networks, proceed as follows:  In the IGEL Setup, go to Network > LAN Interfaces > Wireless > Default Wi-Fi network and set the...

  • Page 119: Dhcp Options

    These data will normally be transferred from the remote station's RAS server. This means that both DNS and IP address will be set to automatic by default. You can set up additional network routes on the next three setup pages (Routing). IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 120 Name/password and certificates • Static key Click on the star symbol to set up a new OpenVPN connection. A best practice document (http://edocs.igel.com/index.htm#10203430.htm) describes how you can set up OpenVPN connections. 8.4.3. Setup > Network > VPN > NCP Menu path: The configuration parameters for the NCP Client are configured exclusively via the client program interface itself.
  • Page 121 Select one of the VPN connections pre-configured on the GeNUCard. WiFi Configuration Setup > Network > VPN > GeNUCard Menu path: In this dialog, you can configure how the GeNUCard connects to wireless networks. Figure 58: GeNUCard WiFi Configuration IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 122 Edit: Opens the selected connection for editing. Options Setup > Network > VPN > GeNUCard > Options Menu path: A valid combination of connection and user data can be pre-populated in the IGEL setup: Network > VPN > GeNUCard > Options.

  • Page 123: Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol - Scep

    (e.g. IEEE 802.1x). A Microsoft Windows 2008 Server (MSCEP, NDES) for example can serve as a queried counterpart (SCEP server and certification authority). IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 124  For the purpose of checking validity, define an interval (checking frequency) and a period of time which certificate renewal must occur. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 125 While the above-mentioned method for Ethernet connections will also function via the UMS, the initial configuration of the WLAN can only be performed on the client as the WLAN is disabled by default. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 126: Routing

    In order to set up an NFS mount, the server must first be configured. You will find detailed information on NFS on the relevant pages of the manual for your server operating system. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 127 The SMB mount is enabled by default and is mounted each time the system boots. Writable for users: If this option is enabled, the user who is logged on can write data. Otherwise, this is only possible via root. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 128: Proxy

    Select the communication protocols for which a system-wide proxy is to be used. Figure 61: System-wide proxy Devices Setup > Devices > Hardware info Menu path: for an overview of your IGEL thin client device.  Click on Hardware Information 9.1. Printers Setup > Devices > Printer Menu path: Various printing systems can be used with the thin client.
  • Page 129 A shared printer is visible within the network but it may not be possible to print from the network if you do not have the necessary authorization. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 130 (serial, parallel or USB), on an LPD network printer or on a CUPS printer defined on the thin client. The following parameters can be found on the ThinPrint setup page: IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 131: Usb Storage Devices

    Setup > Devices > Storage Devices > Storage Hotplug Menu path: In this area, you can set up the connection of hotplug storage devices. These can be USB mass storage devices or MMC card readers for example. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 132 ICA write access to storage hotplug devices: Specifies whether write access to hotplug storage devices is allowed in an ICA session. This setting is only effective if Enable dynamic drive mapping is disabled. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 133 The time period ranges from 0 to 600 seconds (10 minutes). Do not set the time-out period to zero! This may result in data loss. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 134: Smartcard

    Under Subclass, select the subclass for which the rule should apply or All [device class] for all subclasses. Under Name, give a name for the rule. Click or Cancel. The rule is active. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 135 67FC-FDC6 • The use of all other USB devices, for example storage devices or printers , is prohibited. Figure 62: USB access control Further settings can be found under Storage Hotplug (page 131). IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 136: Security

    Setup > Devices > Security > Logon Menu path:  Here you can configure the local login procedure for the thin client. You can login via the IGEL smartcard or via the Kerberos protocol, e.g. in a Windows domain. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 137 You can use the optional IGEL smartcard for local authentication and personalized session configuration ("Flying Doctor Scenario"). Figure 63: IGEL Smartcard The procedure when using the IGEL smartcard with the internal card reader or an external reading device (USB) is as follows: Enable the IGEL smartcard solution under Security→...
  • Page 138 Session configurations are stored on the card's IC (integrated circuit) and the session can be used on any IGEL thin client which reads the card. Figure 64: Smartcard personalization Company Key The IGEL smartcard solution also contains a company key. This is an additional code which is written to the card and which must match the code of the terminal used.
  • Page 139 Setup > Devices > Security > Logon > Active Directory / Kerberos Menu path: These setup pages allow you to enable local login to the thin client via the Kerberos protocol. AD/Kerberos must also be configured (page 140) for this purpose. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 140 Logout command has no effect if you have not defined a login method under Security > Login (smartcard, active directory/Kerberos or IGEL Shared Workplace). The Logoff command cannot be used together with an appliance - in this case, only the...

  • Page 141: Ad/Kerberos Configuration

    The entry can be a host name or a domain name. Domain names are indicated by a preceding dot. Host names and domain names should be entered in lower-case letters. Realm Kerberos realm name for this host or this domain IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 142: System Settings

    UTC time zone! (See tool tip for Location as well.) Therefore it is preferable to set the system's time zone by choosing the corresponding area and location instead of defining the GMT offset. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 143: Update

    The normal procedure for updating your thin client is as follows: Go to www.myigel.biz (http://myigel.biz) and download the desired firmware image from the IGEL server. Unzip the ZIP file (the usual format in which updates are provided).

  • Page 144: Remote Management

    Buddy Update, you can specify your thin client as an update server for other IGEL thin clients. If you use a thin client as an update server, only the FTP protocol can be used to update the firmware. A number...

  • Page 145: Shadow

    Setup > System > Shadow Menu path: For helpdesk purposes, you can observe the client through shadowing. This is possible via the IGEL Remote Manager or another VNC client (e.g. TightVNC) . The options for the VNC functions are as follows: Ask user for permission In a number of countries, unannounced mirroring is prohibited by law.

  • Page 146: Power Options

    Setup > System > Power Options Menu path: Under System > Power Options, you will find numerous settings for energy management. 11.5.1. System Setup > System > Power Options > System SsyMenu path: Figure 66: Energy Options System IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 147 Enable this setting in order to display a CPU tray icon which allows you to switch quickly between the power plans. 11.5.2. Battery Setup > System > Power Options > Battery Menu path: Figure 67: Energy Options Battery IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 148 Shows the battery level percentage in the tray. Display time Shows the remaining battery running time / charging time in the tray. 11.5.3. Display Setup > System > Power Options > Display Menu path: Figure 68: Energy Options Display IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 149 Specify a time between 10 and 120 seconds after which the screen brightness will be reduced. 11.5.4. Shutdown Setup > System > Power Options > Shutdown Menu path: This setup page contains settings for shutting down. Figure 69: Shutdown IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 150: Energy Options

    Figure 70: Standby System Specify how long the user can be inactive before the system switches to standby mode – standby from Never 10 Mins Hours. Figure 71: CPU IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 151 For an explanation of the settings, see above. Tray icon Enable this setting in order to display a CPU tray icon which allows you to switch quickly between the power plans. Figure 72: Critical charge level IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 152 -f shuts down the system in the proper manner. Figure 74: Options Display percentage Shows the battery level percentage in the tray. Display time Shows the remaining battery running time / charging time in the tray. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 153: Firmware Customization

    Reconfiguration commands (page 156) Base commands Setup > System > Firmware Configuration > Custom Commands > Base Commands Menu path: Base commands run once during the boot procedure. The commands are executed at the following times: IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...

  • Page 154: Network Commands

    (standard eth0) starts within the network. The Network commands interface can be selected with the $INTERFACE environment variables (eth0, eth1, wlan0). The commands are executed at the following times: IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 155 Session D-Bus launched • User not logged on (Kerberos, Smartcard etc.) Final desktop command • Runs after each user logon and desktop restart • User logged on (Kerberos, Smartcard etc.) • User desktop launched IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 156 To set up a custom bootsplash, proceed as follows: Enable Custom Bootsplash. Specify your download server. If you have already defined a server for the system update files, you can use the same server settings for downloading the boot image. IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 157 Setup > System > Firmware Customization > Corporate Design > Background Menu path: Decorate the desktop background with pre-defined IGEL backgrounds, a fill color or a color gradient, or define your own background image. You can set up a separate background image for each monitor that is connected to the thin client.
  • Page 158 If you do not specify a file of your own, the IGEL logo will be used. Enable One Image per Monitor if you would like to see the image (the images) on each individual monitor rather than one image across all monitors.

  • Page 159: Environment Variables

    Environment variables allow you to use dynamic parameter content for a number of session types, e.g. so as not to have to enter ICA or RDP servers for every session. Within the IGEL Setup, the variables can be found under: System→Firmware Configuration→Environment Variables...

  • Page 160: Igel System Registry

    Incorrect parameter settings can easily destroy the configuration and cause the system to crash. In cases like these, the only way to restore the thin client is to reset it to the factory defaults! You can search for setup parameters within the IGEL Registry by clicking on the Parameter Search button.

  • Page 161: Index

    Checking the Client Certificate ......126 Enable setup pages for users ......18 Citrix Access Gateway ......... 41 Encryption ............. 53, 57 Citrix Receiver Selection ........21 Ending the Setup ..........16 Citrix Self-Service .......... 39, 42 IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 162 ICA Connection Center ........68 Monitor Calibration ........... 81 Identify Monitors ..........84 Mouse .............. 104 IGEL Smartcard ..........138 IGEL System Registry ........161 Native USB Redirection ........29 Image viewer ............86 NCP ..............121 Important Information ......... 2 Netstat ...............
  • Page 163 Starting the Setup ..........16 Remote Access (SSH / RSH) ......146 System ............14, 147 Remote management ........145 System Information ........... 83 Reset to factory defaults ........11 System Log Viewer ..........73 Restarting ............57 IGEL Technology GmbH IGEL Zero HDX 5.09.100...
  • Page 164 Taskbar background ........... 97 X-Server ............. 12 Taskbar items............97 TCP/IP ............... 131 Test Smartcard ..........140 The IGEL Linux desktop ......... 8 ThinPrint ............132 Time and Date ..........143 Touchscreen ............. 105 Touchscreen calibration ........75 Traceroute ............82 UMS Registration ..........

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