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Administrator's Guide
Linux-based Image for HP Compaq
t5125 and t5525 Thin Clients
Document Part Number: 395346-001
June 2005
This guide provides network administrators with basic instructions
for configuring Linux-based thin clients.

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  • Page 1 Administrator’s Guide Linux-based Image for HP Compaq t5125 and t5525 Thin Clients Document Part Number: 395346-001 June 2005 This guide provides network administrators with basic instructions for configuring Linux-based thin clients.
  • Page 2 Adobe, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HP Compaq t5125 Thin Client Desktop ....... . . 1–3...
  • Page 4 Desktop: backdrop........
  • Page 5 Additional Linux Resources on the Web ........5–4 www.hp.com...
  • Page 6 Contents www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    This guide provides the network administrator with instructions for local and remote configuration of the Linux-based thin client and explains the various utilities used to accomplish this task. This guide provides instructions for both the HP Compaq t5125 thin client and the HP Compaq t5525 thin client. ✎...

  • Page 8: Thin Client Linux

    Introduction Thin Client Linux HP has developed this Linux image especially for thin client use by integrating a comprehensive set of open source, commercial, and custom-developed components. An Altiris client is provided for remote management of the thin client and can be used for upgrading the Linux image with feature enhancements, device drivers, and maintenance updates.

  • Page 9: Desktop

    Desktop The following sections provide information for the HP Compaq t5125 and HP Compaq t5525 thin clients. HP Compaq t5125 Thin Client Desktop The following is an example of the default t5125 desktop: Administrator’s Guide Default t5125 Desktop www.hp.com Introduction...

  • Page 10: Desktop Menu

    Introduction Desktop Menu When you right-click on the desktop, a pop-up menu appears with this list of programs that can be selected. ✎ The Linux-based thin client image does not support desktop icons. ■ ■ ■ Console VNCviewer Settings Desktop Menu www.hp.com...

  • Page 11: Hp Compaq T5525 Thin Client Desktop

    Introduction HP Compaq t5525 Thin Client Desktop The following is an example of the default t5525 desktop: Default t5525 Desktop Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com...
  • Page 12 Go Menu To open the Go menu, click the Go button on the left side of the Panel bar. The Go menu lists the following programs: ✎ The Linux-based thin client image does not support desktop icons. ■ ■ ■...
  • Page 13 ✎ When the task bar is hidden, you can press the middle mouse button anywhere on the desktop to see the list of tasks that are running. Panel Bar By default, the panel bar appears at the bottom of the screen and includes the following features: ■...

  • Page 14: Programs

    ■ ■ The thin client can also be configured so that the user will have access to these programs through HP Connection Administrator or through Citrix. Console The Console provides a dialog box with a prompt “#” for entry of various shell commands.

  • Page 15: Web Browser

    ■ ■ ■ ■ Web Browser The HP Compaq t5525 thin client image includes the Firefox Web browser. For more information about creating a Firefox connection, refer to the Connection Citrix The Citrix (ICA) program allows you to set up and configure Citrix ICA client connections.

  • Page 16: Vnc Server

    Introduction The VNC viewer allows control of the desktop environment of another thin client, PC, or server that has VNC service running. For information on allowing the thin client to be controlled by another unit, please refer to the “Settings.”...

  • Page 17: Settings

    "Accept connections on port" and "Allow HTTP connections on port". Defaults to the standard VNC port of 5900. Defaults to the standard VNC port of 5800 for JVM (Java) enabled Web Browser Viewers. www.hp.com Introduction Explanation Chapter 4, “Settings.” 1-11...

  • Page 18: Hp Desktop Options

    1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select Settings to open 2. From the Settings Manager window, select the HP Desktop 3. Click OK. The new interface will launch at reboot. For instructions on configuring HP Connection Administrator, refer Chapter 2, “HP Connection Administrator”...

  • Page 19: Linux Image

    Linux Image To obtain the Linux image version, click on the Settings button on HP Connection Administrator, then click the System icon on the next screen. Within the General dialog box, there is a list of system information including the Image Version. The General page also indicates the size of the flash memory.
  • Page 20 Introduction 1-14 www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
  • Page 21 ✎ NOTE: The Web browser is only available in the image for the HP Compaq t5525 thin client. To access all the functionality of HP Connection Administrator, you must be logged in with root permissions and be a member of the root group.

  • Page 22: Hp Connection Administrator

    HP Connection Administrator HP Connection Administrator Window Field Definitions When HP Connection Administrator is launched, the first window displayed is the HP Connection Administrator window. From this window, you can start connections, as well as add, edit, and delete connections.
  • Page 23 Advanced window, where you can configure and assign connections, and configure the user interface for the terminal. Help Button : Click this button to access HP Connection Administrator's online help which tells you to go online if you need help.

  • Page 24: Advanced Configuration Window Field Definitions

    HP Connection Administrator Advanced Configuration Window Field Definitions To access the Advanced Configuration window, click the button on the HP Connection Administrator window. The Advanced window allows you to configure and assign connections, and configure the user interface for the terminal. ✎...

  • Page 25: Assign Connections

    HP Connection Administrator Assign Connections Assign Connections on the Advanced Configuration window features the following fields: Available Connections List : This panel on the left side of the window displays all available connections that can be assigned to users. Ping First : Check box to enable Connection Administrator to ping the server before attempting a connection.
  • Page 26 Auto automatically connects when HP Connection Administrator starts up. If checked, the system will automatically connect. If left unchecked, the system will not automatically connect.

  • Page 27: Global Ui Kiosk Settings (Advanced)

    : When the Show User Interface check box is checked, the HP Connection Administrator is shown. Uncheck this box to further lock down the terminal by hiding the HP Connection Administrator window for users who are not in the root group.

  • Page 28: Adding, Editing, And Deleting Connections

    1. To add a connection in the HP Connection Administrator ✎ NOTE: The Web browser is only available in the image for the HP Compaq t5525 thin client. 2. In the Choose type dialog box, select the type of connection you...
  • Page 29 4. To edit the connection, select the connection and click the 5. To delete the connection, select the connection and click the ✎ NOTE: Connections created in the HP Connection Administrator window can be further configured in the Advanced window. Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Connection Types

    The Options tab allows you to configure the following options: ■ ■ ■ 2-10 Citrix ICA Firefox (only on the image for the HP Compaq t5525 thin client) rdesktop Compress data stream Use disk cache for bitmaps Enable sound and adjust sound quality www.hp.com...
  • Page 31 ■ ■ Firewall Settings Tab The Firewall Settings tab allows you to configure the proxy address and port. Administrator’s Guide Enable microphone input Enable Speedscreen Enable mouse click feedback Local text echo Configure encryption level www.hp.com HP Connection Administrator 2-11...

  • Page 32: Firefox Connection

    Firefox Connection The Firefox connection allows a browser connection to be created. ✎ NOTE: The Web browser is only available in the image for the HP Compaq t5525 thin client. There are two settings to be completed when configuring this connection: ■...

  • Page 33: Rdesktop Connection

    HP Connection Administrator rdesktop Connection This connection allows you to set up a remote desktop connection. rdesktop is an open source client capable of speaking Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Unlike Citrix ICA, no server extensions are required.The rdesktop connection can be configured using the...
  • Page 34 4. From the Connection Settings heading, enter a name for the 5. Click Save to save this connection. Display The Display tab is used to configure the size and color of the remote desktop. It feaures the following two drop down menus: 2-14 drop-down menu. connection.
  • Page 35 The keyboard drop down menu is used to select the desired keyboard language. www.hp.com HP Connection Administrator 2-15...
  • Page 36 HP Connection Administrator Programs The Program tab is used to launch programs through the remote desktop connection. To launch a program, perform the following steps: 1. Click the “Start the following program on connection” check box. 2. Provide the program path and file name.
  • Page 37 HP Connection Administrator Experience Experience Tab The Experience tab is use d to adjust connection speed to optimize performance by allowing or preventing bitmap caching. For additional information, please visit the rdesktop Web site at http://www.rdesktop.org Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com 2-17...

  • Page 38: Xdm Connection

    HP Connection Administrator XDM Connection The XDM connection window allows an XDM connection to be created and configured. The following is a list of configuration options: ■ ■ ■ ■ 2-18 XDM Connection Window Display: Select the Linux display setting for this XDM connection to utilize.

  • Page 39: Assigning Connections To Users In The Advanced Configuration Window

    There can be several primary connections and each primary connection can have several secondary connections associated with it. 1. In the HP Connection Administrator window, click the 2. On the Assign Connections tab of the Advanced window, select 3. Select the connection in the user's connection list that you want to Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 40: Making A Connection Automatically Connect When Hp Connection Administrator Is

    Connect when HP Connection Administrator is Launched In the Advanced window, primary connections assigned to users can be set to automatically connect when HP Connection Administrator starts up. 1. In the HP Connection Administrator window, click the 2. On the Assign Connections tab of the Advanced window, select 3.

  • Page 41: Making A Connection Automatically Reconnect If It Disconnects

    1. In the HP Connection Administrator window, click the 2. On the Assign Connections tab of the Advanced window, select 3. Select the connection in the user's connection list that you want to 4.
  • Page 42 HP Connection Administrator 2-22 www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Citrix

    This chapter provides an overview of the Citrix (ICA) program. Citrix (ICA) The Citrix (ICA) program allows you to set up and configure Citrix ICA client connections. Administrator’s Guide Citrix ICA Client for Linux Window www.hp.com Citrix...

  • Page 44: Program Neighborhood Agent (Pnagent)

    "neighborhood" on a Citrix server or server farm. Additional Citrix Information For more detailed help in configuring the Citrix client please see the Clients for UNIX Administrator’s Guide, which can be found at the following location: http://support.citrix.com/docs/ www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Citrix Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com...
  • Page 46 Citrix www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Settings

    Linux-based thin client image. Many of the programs are used for local administration while others, such as Network Management, are used for remote administration. To open Settings, click the Control Panel button on the HP Connection Administrator window. Administrator’s Guide...
  • Page 48 Settings Settings Window ✎ www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Date/Time

    NTP (Network Time Protocol). Select the appropriate date and time information. To enable NTP, check the Enable Network Time Protocol box and click the Apply button. Administrator’s Guide Date/Time Properties www.hp.com Settings...

  • Page 50: Desktop: Backdrop

    Settings Desktop: backdrop The Desktop: backdrop dialog box is used to change the backdrop color or to browse for an image to use as the desktop’s backdrop. ✎ You can change the background image to one of your own preference, but the image must be a .bmp format.

  • Page 51: Desktop Options

    Desktop Options The Linux-based image features two desktop interface options: Citrix ICA Client and the HP Connection Administrator. HP Connection Adminitrator is the default interface. Desktop Options also features VNC Shadow. VNC Shadow VNC Shadow allows the administrator to observe the user’s desktop remotely or take control of the user’s desktop.

  • Page 52: Display

    The Display Preferences dialog includes a Test button that can be used to test the resolution and refresh settings. The default resolution is 800x600x16 @ 60Hz. Display Preferences www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
  • Page 53 ✎ If you set the display settings out of range, reset the terminal to factory defaults by right-clicking the desktop and selecting Settings > System. All configuration settings and connections will be lost when resetting the terminal to factory defaults.

  • Page 54: Screen Saver

    Settings Screen Saver The second tab on Display allows for the screen saver to be configured. Screen Saver Tab www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Keyboard

    Changes to the keyboard language apply locally as well as on the server side. ✎ Drivers for the various languages do not transfer to the server; therefore, the drivers for the selected language must also be installed on the server side. Administrator’s Guide Keyboard Preferences www.hp.com Settings...

  • Page 56: Mouse

    Settings Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box is used to set the mouse double-click sensitivity for speed and physical distance between clicks. You can also configure the mouse buttons for right-handed or left-handed users. 4-10 Mouse Preferences www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Network Management

    The Network Management utility is used to configure connectivity between the terminal and the Internet, a network, or a computer. You can configure the following items within the Network Settings dialog box: ■ ■ Administrator’s Guide Network Management Window Ethernet Modem www.hp.com Settings 4-11...

  • Page 58: Printer Manager

    Other printers may be compatible and should be tested for initial compatibility prior to usage. For full printer feature support, the appropriate printer device driver must be installed. To add a printer, perform the following steps: 1. Select Printer Manager from the Settings window. 4-12 Printer Settings www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
  • Page 59 Settings 2. Click the Add Printer button. 3. Select printer type. 4. Enter queue name and spooler settings and click OK. 5. Click Apply to save changes. Select Printer Manager Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com 4-13...

  • Page 60: Security

    Settings Security The Security dialog box is used to set a user to automatically log on at reboot. Sound The Sound dialog box is used to configure the sound for the thin client. 4-14 Security Dialog Box www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 61: System

    You can also reset the terminal to the default factory settings, adjust the memory allocated for storage and running programs, and enter a device name for network identification purposes. Administrator’s Guide System Window www.hp.com Settings 4-15...

  • Page 62: General Tab

    The General tab provides basic information about the client. Information provided in the General tab includes: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 4-16 Product name Serial number Client name ROM version RAM and Flash memory sizes Linux image version www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Network Tab

    Settings Network Tab The Network tab provides Network Indentification information and Network Setting information. Network Tab About Tab The About tab provides information on open source software package licenses. Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com 4-17...

  • Page 64: Taskbar

    The taskbar contains the four separate workspace icons. When one of these icons is clicked, the workspace (or session) will open. Each workspace can have different programs running. The Taskbar dialog box is used to change the position and size of the taskbar. 4-18 Taskbar Configuration Window www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 65: User Management

    The User Management dialog box is used to establish and control user accounts and security settings. You can configure the following items within the Logon Manager dialog box: ■ ■ Administrator’s Guide User Management User accounts Security level for each user account www.hp.com Settings 4-19...

  • Page 66: Managing A User Account

    2. From the User tab, enter a user name and the user's full name. 3. From the User Properties screen, you may lock the user account, 4-20 enable an account expiration date or set a password. User Properties Window www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Managing A Group

    6. Click OK to save changes. Administrator’s Guide user ID will be assigned automatically. Primary Group box. User Properties screen, you may lock the user account, enable an account expiration date or set a password. new group ID will be assigned automatically. www.hp.com Settings 4-21...
  • Page 68 To delete a group, perform the following steps: 1. From the User Management screen, click the Group tab. 2. Click Delete and OK to save changes. 4-22 new users to this group and the <<Remove button to remove users. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Windows Manager Preferences

    Windows Manager Preferences The Windows Manager Preferences dialog box is used to configure preferences for windows that are opened on the desktop. The dialog box has three tabs: ■ ■ ■ Administrator’s Guide Decoration style Keyboard and focus Advanced www.hp.com...

  • Page 70: Decoration Style

    Settings Decoration Style The Decoration style tab is used to configure title font, title alignment and button layout. ✎ NOTE: Do not select all items as hidden. 4-24 Decoration Style Tab www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Keyboard And Focus

    Settings Keyboard and Focus The Keyboard and focus tab is used to set the focus for new windows. Keyboard and Focus Tab Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com 4-25...

  • Page 72: Advanced

    Settings Advanced The Advanced tab is used for configuring windows snapping and workspace wrapping. 4-26 Window Manager Advanced Tab www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Xfce Panel

    XFCE Panel The XFce Panel icon is used to launch XFce, which is the desktop controller. Administrator’s Guide XFce Panel Settings Window www.hp.com Settings 4-27...
  • Page 74 Settings 4-28 www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Support

    If you require support for your Linux-based thin client, contact your region's HP Technical Support Center. While HP provides support for Linux-based thin clients, HP does not provide technical support for the Linux operating system or application components that are obtained from the open source community.

  • Page 76: Image Updates And Add-Ons

    Custom Image Requests There are two methods for doing a custom image. Customers can obtain a custom image from HP or customers can do their own image development via a tool kit. HP Developed Images: Customers contact their HP Account Team.

  • Page 77: Availability Of Open Source Code

    Availability of Open Source Code Open source code can be provided upon request. Refer to the following Web page for information on how to obtain the open source code: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/thinclients/index_t5000.html Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com Support...

  • Page 78: Additional Linux Resources On The Web

    Additional Linux Resources on the Web Busy Box: Linux Online: Linux.com: Linux on Laptops: Linux Security: Linux Journal: Linux Gazette: Mozilla Browser: XFCE: HP white papers: entering your country, product name and clicking Manuals) www.busybox.net www.linux.org www.linux.com www.linux-laptop.net www.linuxsecurity.com www.linuxjournal.com www.linuxgazette.com www.mozilla.org www.xfce.org...

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