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Neoware-shielded cables, such as those you receive with your system. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Neoware could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use shielded signal cables and the shielded power cord supplied with this unit.
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INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WAR- RANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS. • Note on Java Support. The SOFTWARE may contain support for programs written in Java technology. Java technol- ogy is not fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use or resale as online control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of...
Safety Instructions Please read these safety instruction carefully and keep this user’s manual for later refer- ence. 1. Before removing the outer case from the Eon always disconnect the AC power cord to pre- vent the possibility of dangerous electrical shock. 2.
Using the Front Panel 18 Using the indicators and connectors 18 Arranging Your Work Area 19 Getting comfortable 19 Logging On 21 CHAPTER 2 Preconfigured Logon Accounts 21 Neoware Default Logon Accounts 21 Logging On Using the Default Logon Accounts 21 Auto Logon 22...
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Domain Logon 23 Applications 27 CHAPTER 3 Pre-installed Software Applications 27 Software Applications 27 Citrix Program Neighborhood 27 Microsoft’s Client Connection Manager 28 Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 5.5 29 Pericom teemTalk 30 Microsoft’s Java Virtual Machine (JVM) 30 Adobe Acrobat Reader Plug-In 31 Macromedia Flash Plug-In 31 Microsoft’s Windows Media Player 31 Technical Notes 33...
Eon 5000 Series User Manual Introduction This introduction describes the purpose and structure of this man- ual, as well as other sources of information. Overview Purpose and This manual explains how to use Eons that are powered by ...
Introduction What is an Eon Using a Neoware Eon 5000 lets you harness the power of 5000? Microsoft’s Windows NT Embedded in a smart, customizable, man- ageable appliance without a hard drive, fan or other moving parts providing silent operation.
Current and archival information about Neoware produc ts, including the latest software updates, is available at: http://www.neoware.com In addition, this user manual and other Neoware documentation are available at the Neoware Web site for browsing or downloading. Technical support For technical support regarding Neoware products, call Neoware at 610.277.8300 or send an e-mail message to support@neoware.com.
Eon 5000 Series User Manual Setting up Your CHAPTER 1 This chapter describes how to unpack and set up your Eon. Unpacking Your Eon Packaging contents Your Eon typically is shipped in cartons containing these items. Depending on the shipping configuration, one or more of the items may be contained in separate shipping cartons (such as Eon’s mon-...
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Setting up Your Eon Eon with a 17-inch monitor Unpacking Your Eon...
Setting up Your Eon Connecting the Components Back panel This diagram shows the back panel of Eon series models. connectors MOUSE is a PS/2-type mouse port. • KB is a PS/2-type keyboard port. • The serial and parallel LAN is an RJ-45 jack. The Eon automatically detects and con- ports can be used with •...
Setting up Your Eon The internal power supply connects through the supplied power • cable. It automatically detects and accepts either 120 VAC or 240 VAC line voltage. Connecting the Arrange your Eon and monitor in your work area. cables Eon models are designed to be placed underneath your monitor (with the monitor stand placed on the side of the Eon) or beside the monitor (in a vertical orientation with or without using the...
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Setting up Your Eon Turn on your Eon and then the peripheral device. Connecting the Components...
Setting up Your Eon Using the Front Panel Using the indicators Here are the indicators and connectors on the Eon front panel. and connectors The network activity indicator. • On/off The power indicator lights when • switch your Eon is powered on. Power indicator To turn on your Eon,...
Setting up Your Eon Arranging Your Work Area Getting comfortable These tips will help reduce eye strain and body fatigue when using your Eon: Adjust your chair seat level so that your feet are flat on the floor, • your legs form a right angle with the floor, your knees are free of the chair seat, and your lower back is fully supported.
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Setting up Your Eon Arranging Your Work Area...
Logging On Using After powering up your Eon 5000 series computing appliance for the Default Logon the first time, you can logon to the appliance using one of the pre- Accounts configured logon accounts.
Logging On When the Begin Logon dialog appears press CTRL + ALT + DEL to log on. In the Logon Information dialog enter a user name and pass- word to logon to your appliance. Note: The preconfigured logon account user names and passwords are case sensitive, so be sure to capitalize the first letter.
Note: It is now required to set an NTe appliance to auto logon to the Administrator account prior to cloning(see Chapter 4 "Updating Appliance Software" of the ezRemote Manger User Manual). When updating other Neoware Windows Nte appliances on your network, those appliances’ original auto logon information is preserved. Domain Logon Enabling Domain logon allows the user to logon to their Eon 5000 Series appliance using their network credentials.
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Logging On cation tab. When the Identification Changes dialog appears click the Domain radio button and specify the Domain you wish to join in the Domain field. Note: If your network administrator already added your machine account to the domain you wish to join, proceed to step Preconfigured Logon Accounts...
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Logging On If you do not have a machine account but you do have adminis- trative rights on the network, continue with step 5 to setup a machine account from your appliance. In the Identification Changes dialog, click the Create a Com- puter Account in the Domain checkbox.
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Logging On Preconfigured Logon Accounts...
Eon 5000 Series User Manual Applications CHAPTER 3 This chapter describes the software applications that are pre- installed and configured on you Eon 5000 Series computing appli- ance. Pre-installed Software Applications Software Neoware ships the Eon 5000 Series computing appliances with a Applications host of software applications.
Server versions), Microsoft Windows NT Server, Terminal Server Edi- tion (TSE), and to servers that are running Citrix MetaFrame®, Win- Frame®, or Citrix Device Services (CDS). The Eon 5000 Series computing appliance contains version 6.01 of the Citrix ICA® client.
Applications The Eon 5000 Series computing appliance contain version 5.0 of the Microsoft RDP client. Microsoft’s Internet Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is a web browser. This software gives Explorer 5.5 the user the ability to view Web pages using the industry leading, state-of-the-art web browser.
Applications Pericom teemTalk Using the Pericom teemTalk NTe terminal emulation suite allows the user to connect to server, mainframes, and minicomputers by emulating terminals. Supported graphic terminal emulations include: • ADDS A2. • ANSI BBS. • DEC VT52, VT100, and VT300 7-bit and 8-bit. •...
Applications Adobe Acrobat Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ software lets you view and print Reader Plug-In Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files, as well as fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online. Macromedia Flash The Macromedia Flash Plug-In allows users to seamlessly view and Plug-In interact with vector-based animated content created with Macrome- dia Flash software.
Series appliance. Storage Configuration Flash Disk The Eon 5000 Series computing appliance contains a Flash mem- ory based file system where the operating system and local applica- tion files are stored. The Flash disk is divided into two partitions. These partitions are drive C:, where the main operating system software is stored, and drive D:, where files necessary to update your appliance are stored.
Technical Notes Drive Z: is a good location for storing session specific files that should not be permanently stored in the Flash disk. Types of these files include software temp files, temporary internet cache, spooled print jobs, and roaming profile files. Mapping Network In order to map network drives it is necessary to be logged in using the Drives...
Neoware’s Remote Management software, ezRemote Manager, is a server-based application that provides sophisticated centralized admin- istration capabilities for the full line of Neoware network appliances. With ezRemote Manager, you can: Locate and view the specifications of the Eon 5000 appliances on •...
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Technical Notes Remote Management and Configuration...
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Numerics 10BaseT Ethernet ADDS A2 emulation Adobe Acrobat Reader Plug-In ANSI BBS emulation Appliacations Microsoft Java Virtual Machine Applications Adobe Acrobat Reader Plug-In Citrix Program Neighborhood Microsoft Client Connection Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Windows Media Player Pericom teemTalk Auto Logon back panel connections bar code scanners 15, 16...
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Default Logon Accounts Domain Logon Drive C Drive D Eon 5000 description Eons configuring 21, 27, 33 connecting cables and monitor power cord Ethernet connector ezCompress ezFeatures ezCompress ezManage ezSecure ezSnap ezManage ezRemote Manager ezSecure ezSnap Flash Disk Front Panel Hazeltine HZ1500 emulation HP70092 emulation IBM 315 emulation...
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Microsoft Windows Media Player Microsoft Windows NT Embedded 4.0 modems connecting monitor connecting mouse devices connecting PS/2 type Neoware technical support Web site network activity LED indicator on/off switch location Pericom teemTalk peripheral devices personal digital assistants (PDAs) power indicator LED...
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PWR connector RAM Disk RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) protocol overview Remote Configuration Remote Management RJ-45 Ethernet jack Roaming Profiles SCO Console emulation Serial port location spooled print jobs Tandem 6530 emulation Task Manager technical support Televideo TVI910, TVI920 emulation temporary internet cache Temporary RAM Disk USB ports, locating Windows 2000 Server...
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