Boundless ADDS 5700 User Manual

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  • Page 1 OUNDLESS ECHNOLOGIES Linux-Based Terminal User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 Product Review...1 LBTs ...1 Terminal Specifications ...1 Terminal Features...2 Terminal Overview ...2 1.4.1 Connecting the Terminal ...2 1.4.2 Connector Descriptions...3 CHAPTER 2 Initial Terminal Setup...5 Hot-keys Functions...5 Setup Wizard ...5 2.2.1 Display Settings ...5 2.2.2 Locale ...6 2.2.3 Network Configuration ...6 2.2.3.1 Use the IP information supplied by DHCP ...6...
  • Page 3 4.3.2.2 Repeat ...23 4.3.3 Sound Volume ...23 4.3.4 Date/Time Properties...24 4.3.5 NFS ...24 4.3.6 FTP Update ...24 4.3.7 Thin Printer...25 4.3.8 Security Control ...25 4.3.9 Network Configuration ...26 4.3.10 Startup...26 4.3.11 WMMode ...27 4.3.12 Printer ...28 4.3.13 VNC Server Password ...28 CHAPTER 5 Advanced Function ...29 VNC Client Viewer ...29...
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    1. Product Overview LBTs LBTs (Linux -based Terminals) are designed to connect to WTS (Windows Terminal Server) servers via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol), or Windows NT applications server via ICA (Independent Computing Architecture). RDP is the Windows CE-based protocol for connecting to Windows terminal servers. ICA is a distributed presentation services protocol for Windows NT server, allowing an application's user interface to execute on a Linux -based terminal while the application's logic executes on the server.
  • Page 5: Terminal Features

    Terminal Features Physical Characteristics Height 232 mm (11.21 in) Width 51 mm (2.08 in) Depth 202 mm (10.41 in) Net Weight 2.20 kgs (4.85 lbs) Power Cord 6 ft (1.83m) Environmental Operating Temperature 5 to 40℃ (41 to 104℉) Non-operating Temperature -40to 60℃...
  • Page 6: Connector Descriptions

    Connect the 10/100-T network cable to the RJ-45 network connector. Connect the power cord and the adapter to the power connector with AC outlet. Connect the power cord to the power connector with AC outlet. Smart Card Slot USB 2.0 Mouse 1.4.2 Connector Descriptions...
  • Page 7: Pcmcia Slot

    This connector can be used to connect the built-in 32-bit 10/100-T Ethernet network LAN Controller to a host or Hub. Audio output Connector This connector is used to connect to an outward speaker. PCMCIA SLOT DVI CON. USB 2.0 PARALLEL SERIAL SPEAKER VGA Connector...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Initial Terminal Setup

    Smart Card Slot This slot is an optional slot only for Smart Card-related applications. 2. Initial Terminal Setup 2.1 Hot-keys Functions Ctrl+Alt+Up/Down Arrow Use this function to switch sessions. Ctrl+Alt+End: Use this function to go back to the Windows list. Ctrl+Alt+Home: Use this function to activate the Start menu.
  • Page 10: Locale

    2.2.2 Locale Set up the keyboard locale for the local device. 2.2.3 Network Configuration Network attached device must contain a unique network identifier. If the network is using TCP/IP as a communication protocol, these identifiers are called IP addresses. The following series of screens will allow you to choose from two different methods of assigning the IP addresses.
  • Page 11: Specify A Static Ip Address

    2.2.3.2 Specify an IP address If the method you selected on the prior screen was to enter a static IP address, the below screen will appear. You will be required to enter the following information onto the screen. IP address Required for identifying this unit to the network.
  • Page 12: Finish The Setup Wizard

    2.2.4 Finish the Setup Wizard To review or change settings made on previous pages, click Back; to apply the settings, click Finish. To change these settings after you have finished the Setup Wizard, press [F2] key to display the Terminal Properties sheet.
  • Page 13: Using The Configure Properties Sheet

    3.2 Using the Configure Properties Sheet The Configure properties sheet allows the user to Add, Edit, Delete, and configure connections. The following figure shows the Configure properties sheet. Configure Properties Sheet 3.3 Creating New Connections The New Connection dialog box is used to create new network connections. This dialog box is invoked by: Clicking on the Configure tab in the Terminal Connection Manager dialog box.
  • Page 14: Rdp Connections

    3.4 RDP Connections 3.4.1 General You can type the Computer name, User name, Password, and Domain on this page. 3.4.2 Display You can choose the size of your remote desktop and set the color quality. 3.4.3 Local Resources You can set the sound on this page. Choosing “Bring to this computer”. It could bring the sounds from the server to the client device.
  • Page 15: Programs

    3.4.4 Programs If you want to start a program while connection, you can click Start the following program on connection . You can also specify path and file name when you specify a program. 3.4.5 Performance Performance properties sheet lets you optimize the performance with connections.
  • Page 16: Ica Connections

    3.5 ICA Connections Use this application to create a Citrix ICA connection. Choose the Network Connection or Dial-In Connection for the remote application. 3.5.1 Creating a New ICA Connection Entry You can configure and run two types of ICA sessions:Citrix server connections and published applications.
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Citrix Server

    3.5.2 Connecting to a Citrix Server 3.5.2.1 To start a previously defined connection In the Terminal Connection Manager dialog box, click the Connections tab. Select the desired connection name and click Connect. If you specified a valid user name and password in the connection entry, you are logged in as that user. If no user name and password are present in the entry or the information is incorrect, the server logon dialog box appears.
  • Page 18: Specifying An Application To Run After Connecting To A Citrix Server

    The Edit Connection Details dialog box contains the following tabs: The Server tab, where you can set the server or published application name to which to connect. The Application tab, where you can specify an application to run after connecting to a Citrix server, see section 3.5.3.2 “Specifying an Application to Run after Connecting to a Citrix Server”...
  • Page 19: Specifying Logon Information

    When you log on to the Citrix server, Notepad begins. In Notepad, if you select Open from the File menu, the C:\My Documents directory is displayed. 3.5.3.3 Specifying Logon Information You can include the settings needed to log on to the Citrix server as part of the connection entry. This saves time when connecting to the server but is less secure.
  • Page 20: Setting Connection Entry Options

    In the Window Colors box, set the number of window colors to 16, 256, 32 Thousand or 16 Million. Click OK to save your changes. 3.5.3.5 Setting Connection Entry Options Use the Options tab to set options specific to the connection entry, such as data compression and sound support.
  • Page 21: Configuring Firewall Settings

    are connecting to and has been enabled. See your MetaFrame server documentation for more details. To change Speed Screen settings In the Speed Screen section there are two list boxes, Local Text Echo and Mouse Click Feedback. Local Text Echo accelerates display of the input text, effectively shielding you from experiencing latency on the network.
  • Page 22: Web Browser Connection

    Select Socks for Proxy Type. In the Proxy Address box, enter the SOCKS proxy server’s IP address. In the Port box, enter the proxy server's port number (if different than 1080). Click OK to save your changes. 3.6 Web Browser Connection This is an optional function for your LBT, check your vender for this support before your purchase.
  • Page 23: To Start A Web Browser Connection

    3.6.2 To Start a Web Browser Connection To start this connection, first enter the Terminal Connection Manager, then click on Connections tab, double click this Web connection. If your network settings have been correctly set up then this is going to work.
  • Page 24: Chapter 4 Terminal Properties

    XDMCP 4. Terminal Properties Terminal properties can be reset at any time during the normal terminal operation. In any connection you can just press the hot-keys “Ctrl+Alt+End” to return to Terminal Connection Manager dialog box. By pressing the [F2] key to invoke the Terminal Properties dialog box. 4.1 General Tab The following figure shows the dialog box.
  • Page 25: Display Configuration

    4.2 Display Configuration The Display properties let you configure the terminal's display screen. The following figure shows the properties. You can also Test your display after selecting one Desktop Area and Refresh Frequency, the new testing mode will appear. The graphics adapter will be set to the new mode temporarily for about 5 seconds so you can determine whether your display works properly.
  • Page 26: Control Panel Tab

    Click on the “Enable Screen Saver” and you can configure your desired way to enable the screen saver for this LBT. There are two options to choose: Screen Saver and Turn Off Monitor. You can leave this LBT to activate the function automatically according to the time you set. 4.3 Control Panel Tab 4.3.1 System By clicking on the “CPU Info”...
  • Page 27: Keyboard Properties

    By clicking on the “Memory Info” tab, you can watch used state of the memory. 4.3.2 Keyboard Properties The Keyboard properties sheet lets you configure your terminal's keyboard. Invoke this properties sheet by clicking on the Keyboard icon. The following figure shows the properties sheet. 4.3.2.1 Locale Set up the keyboard locale for the local device.
  • Page 28: Sound Volume

    4.3.3 Sound Volume Adjust the Volume of the LBT. 4.3.4 Date/Time Properties User can set up your local time for this device. 4.3.5 NFS The Network File System (NFS) was developed to allow machines to mount a disk partition on a remote machine as if it were on a local hard drive.
  • Page 29: Thin Printer

    bootloader. The procedure is the same as updating firmware show as above. Make sure the file name is correct. 4.3.7 Thin Printer By clicking Enable ThinPrint can set your ThinPrint Client. Note:About ThinPrint Server Engine Terminal Services configuration. Please see your ThinPrint documentation for more details.
  • Page 30: Security Control

    Properties 4.3.8 Security Control Use the Security properties sheet to access security features. Click to enable terminal security, and deactivate the Terminal Connection Manager function and the Hide Terminal Connection Configure Tab function. By default the Terminal Connection Manager function is enabled but the Hide Terminal Connection Configure Tab function is disabled.
  • Page 31: Network Configuration

    4.3.9 Network Configuration By clicking on the “Network” icon, all the existing network information will be displayed. properties sheet lets you set up a method for SNMP upgrades. Invoke this Network properties sheet by clicking on the in the tab of “Network”...
  • Page 32: Printer

    You can use the WMMode function to change the WBT mode or Desktop mode. If you switch to Desktop mode, please reference to Chapter 6. 4.3.12 Printer The terminal supports Local Print. If you want to connect this terminal with a Local Printer, then click Printer.
  • Page 33: Vnc Server Password

    Select one of the ports, LPT1, COM1, COM2 or USB port that you want to use to communicate with your local printer. 4.3.13 VNC Server Password You can use this to set the VNC server password for VNC Client login. Note:Default password is “password”...
  • Page 34: Xterm

    sent to the server, and snapshots of the server's desktop are compressed and sent back to the client via the VNC protocol. The figure is below. VNC Viewer:Connection Details You can also set the VNC Viewer by clicking options. The figure is below. VNC Viewer:Connection Options 5.2 xterm click Start...
  • Page 35: Cpu Info

    5.3.1 CPU Info By clicking on the “CPU Info” icon, all about the CPU information will be displayed. 5.3.2 Memory Info By clicking on the “Memory Info” tab, you can watch used state of the memory. 6. Desktop Mode 6.1 Connections 6.1.1 RDP Connection Click the icon “Terminal Server Client”...
  • Page 36 6.1.1.1 General You can type the Computer name, User name, Password, and Domain on this page. You can click “Save As” to save your connections. 6.1.1.2 Display You can choose the size of your remote desktop and set the color quality. If you click...
  • Page 37 6.1.1.3 Local Resources You can set the sound on this page. Choosing “Bring to this computer”. It will bring the sound from the server to the client device. 6.1.1.4 Programs If you want to start a program at connection, you can click Start the following program on connection .
  • Page 38: Ica Connection

    Performance properties sheet lets you optimize the performance with connections. 6.1.2 ICA Connection Click the icon “Citrix ICA Client” on the taskbar or click Start Citrix ICA Client and you will see the screen below. Citrix ICA Client for Linux 6.1.2.1 Creating a New ICA Connection Entry...
  • Page 39 5. Start the ICA Client. From the Entry menu, click New, or click the New icon on the toolbar. The Properties dialog box appears with the Network page displayed. 6. Click Server or Published Application. 7. For a server connection, type the name or IP address of the MetaFrame server or select the name from the pop-up menu to the right of the Server field.
  • Page 40 6.1.2.3.1 Configuring Network Properties Use the Network page in the Properties dialog box to specify a connection with a MetaFrame server and the network protocol to use. To change the network properties for a connection entry 1. From the main ICA Client window, select the connection entry that you want to change. 2.
  • Page 41 trade-off between performance and functionality. The ICA Client provides both user and administrator with the ability to choose an acceptable mixture of rich functionality and interactive performance. Making one or more of these changes can reduce the bandwidth that your connection requires and improve performance. Enable the Bitmap Cache Bitmap caching stores commonly used bitmaps (images) locally on your client so that they do not have to be transferred over the ICA connection every time they are needed.
  • Page 42 Reduce the Window Size Change the window size to the minimum you can comfortably use. Reduce the Number of Colors Reduce the number of colors to 256. Reduce Sound Quality If you are using sound, reduce the sound quality to the minimum setting or disable client audio mapping.
  • Page 43 4. In the Working Directory field, you can specify the pathname of a directory to be used with the application. Note:If the entry you are configuring is a connection to a published application, the Application dialog box will not be available. 6.1.2.3.4 Changing the Window Properties Use the Window page to change the window size and number of colors used for a particular connection.
  • Page 44 need to type them in each time you connect. To configure login properties 1. From the Citrix ICA Client window, select the connection entry that you want to change. 2. From the Properties page, select Login from the drop-down list to display the Login page.
  • Page 45 3. To set the maximum size of the cache, adjust the Amount of disk space to use slider to show a percentage of the disk, or type in the maximum size you want to allow. 4. To change the location of the cache, set the Disk Cache Directory as appropriate by clicking the Change button and browsing to your desired location.
  • Page 46 6.1.2.4.3 Configuring Server Location and Business Recovery To configure server location and business recovery 1. From the Settings page, select Server Location from the drop-down list to display the Server Location page: 2. Select the required network protocol from the drop-down list. 3.
  • Page 47 Windows hotkeys for a published application. For example, if you wanted to close the current window on a Windows PC, you would press ALT+F4. This key combination closes the session in X Windows. Hotkey functionality allows you to map common key combinations like ALT+F4 to a key combination such as ALT+CTRL+F4 that will be ignored by your local operating system.
  • Page 48: Vnc Client Viewer

    played using the UNIX workstation sound system. e. Select Allow Automatic Client Updates to allow the client software at this workstation to be automatically updated when a newer version is available. 6.1.3 VNC Client Viewer Virtual network computing (VNC) is a great tool for remote desktop viewing and manipulation. Its core function is to allow the user to use the VNC client to connect to a host running the VNC server and remotely use the server's desktop.
  • Page 49: Connection Manager

    6.2 Connection manager Please reference to Chapter 3. 6.3 Control Panel Please reference to Chapter 4...

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