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Page 2: Contact Information
7.00 AM to 6.00 PM PST Tel: 1-800-734-7030 Email: support@tadpole.com EMEA Customer Service 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM GMT Tel: +44 (0)870 432 4161 Fax: +44 (0)870 432 4162 Email: support@tadpole.com Online http://www.tadpole.com Page 2 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 3: Copyright And Trademark Information
Further, this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice. Some components of the Tadpole M1400 series Thin Client notebook contain code licensed under the Linux Real Mode Interface (LRMI dated 1998), the GNU General Public License (GPL_Version 2 dated June 1991) and is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group and TIFF library, written by Sam Leffer.
Page 4: Environmental Statement
All products containing such parts and components are supported fully by our manufacturers new product warranty. Page 4 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 5: Fcc Compliance Statement
12825 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 USA (509) 742-1598, declare under sole responsibility that the product Tadpole M1400 Thin Client complies with applicable FCC, UL, and CE directives. FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 6: Shielded Cables
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Modifications Modifications to this device not approved by General Dynamics Itronix Corporation may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment. Page 6 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 7: Safety Precautions
If water has entered the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook, WARNING do not use the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook until it has been inspected by General Dynamics Itronix Corporation. WARNING: Do not dispose of the Tadpole M1400 batteries in fire.
Page 8: Important Safety Instructions
5. Never push objects of any kind into the Tadpole M1400 cabinet openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock.
Page 9: Supplemental Documentation
The Tadpole M1400 User’s Guide provides much more comprehensive information about the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook, including advanced user configuration options. For more information on related Tadpole M1400 Thin Client products and features, please visit the Customer Service area on the General Dynamics Itronix Tadpole product website at: http://www.tadpole.com/Product_support.asp...
Page 10 Tadpole M1400 Thin Client Notebook Welcome to the Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide. The Tadpole M1400 is a high-resolution, wireless-enabled thin client notebook equivalent to that of the Sun Ray thin client manufactured by Sun Microsystems. Page 10 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 11 The interconnection fabric is comprised of the network components that connect the thin clients to the server. The Tadpole M1400 has a 10/100 Ethernet port as well as a built in wireless card for wireless connections. In addition, the Tadpole M1400 supports a number of mobile broadband devices via the Express card/54 slot or USB ports.
Page 12 Tadpole M1400 components As you unpack your Tadpole M1400, check the shipping carton and the components inside it for damage. Here are the items you should find in your shipping carton: Figure 1. Tadpole M1400 shipping components If either the shipping carton is damaged or the Tadpole M1400 components are missing or damaged, please contact your shipper or dealer immediately.
Page 13 Configuring and connecting to the network This section provides instruction for configuring and connecting the Tadpole M1400 thin client to the network using a wired, Ethernet connection, wireless connection, or mobile broadband connection. An overview of the network access procedures is provided on page...
Page 14 Figure 2. Main Menu screen In addition to accessing the Tadpole M1400’s main menu system (as shown above), the following OSD menus or system functions can be selected as follows: [Menu-A] Soft reset of the client firmware. The system will power cycle and restart...
Page 15 Default Ethernet configuration DHCP The Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook’s default configuration or ‘profile’ is to connect via DHCP to a Sun Ray server, provided the Ethernet cable is connected. No further configuration is required depending on your Sun Ray server configuration.
Page 16: Network Profiles
Each profile can be configured to attach to both a wired network and a wireless or mobile broadband network, provided the connectivity to the Sun Ray server is identical. If the Ethernet cable is not present, the Tadpole M1400 will connect via the wireless or mobile broadband network.
Page 17: Creating A New Profile
Network Profiles screen and press [Enter] Figure 5. Network Profiles menu 2. Enter a new Network Profile name. This can contain up to 32 characters. Figure 6. New Profile screen 3. Press [Enter] to save the new profile. Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 17...
Page 18: Editing A Profile
Figure 7. Edit Profile menu 2. Configure the network profile in accordance with your network setup. See sections regarding configuring the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client for connection over Ethernet, wireless, and mobile broadband. Page 18 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 19: Activating A Profile
Network Profiles menu and select the network profile required for use. Figure 8. Network Profiles screen 2. For changes to take effect, the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook must be re- initialized. Press [Menu-A] to reset/reboot the notebook. Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 19...
Page 20: Copying A Profile
1. Select Copy a Profile from the Network Profiles menu. Select the profile you wish to copy and then insert a new name. Figure 9. Copy a Profile screen 2. Press [Enter] to save the newly created profile. Page 20 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 21: Deleting A Profile
The active profile, as displayed on the top left corner of the OSD, cannot be deleted. Additional Network Profile features, including securing a profile and uploading/ downloading profiles to a server, are covered in the Administrator User guide. The guide can be downloaded from the website. Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 21...
Page 22 2. Under Setup TCP/IP, select Static. Figure 12. Setup menu 3. Enter prompted information into table: Static IP Parameters Comments Enter IP Address Enter Netmask Enter Router Enter Broadcast Enter MTU (optional, press enter for default) Page 22 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 23 6. If your Sun Ray server configuration does not require you to enter a Server or Firmware server address, nor a Domain Name Service for the operation, you must re-initialize the Tadpole M1400 notebook for the changes you have made to take effect. Press [Menu-A] to reset and reboot the notebook.
Page 24: Configuring A Server
3. At the “Save Changes” menu, highlight Yes and press [Enter]. Press [Enter] at the prompt and OK to confirm configuration saved. 4. For the changes you have made to take effect, you must re-initialize the Tadpole M1400 notebook. Press [Menu-A] to reset/reboot the notebook.
Page 25 Configuring a domain name service 1. Select the Networking option at the main menu. Then select Domain Name Service. Figure 15. Networking screen 2. Enter your DNS Server domain name. Figure 16. DNS Servers screen Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 25...
Page 26 4. At the “Save Changes” menu, highlight Yes and press [Enter]. Press [Enter] again at the prompt and OK to confirm changes saved. 5. For the changes you have made to take effect, you must re-initialize the Tadpole M1400 notebook. Press [Menu-A] to reset/reboot the notebook.
Page 27 Sun Ray network. If you will be using the Tadpole M1400 on a wireless network, make sure that the wireless communication switch (located on the front panel of the Tadpole M1400) is moved to the right (ON) position.
Page 28 Figure 20. Wireless Setup screen 4. At the next screen displaying the wireless security mode option, select the appropriate network configuration. The Tadpole M1400 supports the following WLAN security modes: WEP, WEP/802.1X, WPA-PSK, WPA-PSK2, WPA-EAP, and WAP2-EAP. Figure 21. WLAN Security Modes Select the security mode appropriate to your router and configure accordingly.
Page 29 5. Next, select the appropriate option to configure the wireless for a DHCP or for a Static IP address. Figure 22. IP Configuration screen 6. If you select Static IP addresses for you Tadpole M1400, you will be prompted for the following information: Static IP Parameters Comments Enter IP Address...
Page 30 The quality and reliability of the wireless router/access point plays a major role in the wireless performance of the Tadpole M1400. Older off-the-shelf wireless routers tend to perform less reliably when running graphics-intensive programs via wireless. If you have questions regarding wireless routers, consult your Tadpole M1400 representative.
Page 31: Scan For Networks
1. Scan for networks and press [Enter]. You will be presented with a list of available networks. Figure 23. Wireless Setup screen 2. Select the desired network and press [Enter]. Figure 24. List of networks Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 31...
Page 32 4. Enter the appropriate authentication for the selected mode. 5. Next, select the appropriate option to configure the wireless for a DHCP or for a Static IP address. Figure 26. IP Configuration screen Page 32 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 33 6. If you select Static IP addresses for your Tadpole M1400, you will be prompted for the following information: Static IP Parameters Comments Enter IP Address Enter Netmask Enter Router Enter Broadcast Enter MTU (optional, press enter for default) 7. After you have entered the appropriate TCP/IP information for your location, you are prompted with the “Save Changes”...
Page 34: Mobile Broadband
Mobile Broadband 1. Power off the unit and insert the data card. The data card must be inserted in the Tadpole M1400 for the mobile broadband menu to be displayed and to enable the card to be configured. 2. Turn on the Tadpole M1400.
Page 35 9. Press [Enter] to save changes and then press [Enter] again at the OK prompt to confirm configuration saved. Then press [Esc] or select Back to Main to return to the main menu. Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 35...
Page 36 Configuring VPN on the Tadpole M1400 Summary of supported features The following is a list of supported features on a VPN for the Tadpole M1400: • RFCs for encryption and authentication, key generation and maintenance, dead peer detection, and for connection behind NAT devices.
Page 37 Null Encryption can be negotiated alongside one of the authentication algorithms to enable ESP to operate in a mode similar to IP Authentication Header (AH). Encryption and authentication keys are provided as dynamic keys negotiated via IKE. Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 37...
Page 38 Servers menu. • Is the Tadpole M1400 likely to be behind a NAT? This is not directly configured but some of the configuration options are affected by this. Specifically, the use of Main Mode and Identification via IP Address are not supported with a NAT router.
Page 39: Configuring The Vpn
1. From the main menu, select Security and press [Enter]. Figure 32. Main Menu 2. Select IPSec and press [Enter]. Figure 33. Security Menu 3. Select Enable IPSec and press [Enter]. Press [Enter] again and then OK. Figure 34. IPSec screen Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 39...
Page 40 ESP Security Associations. Figure 36. Select Phase 1 Mode For configuring the VPN in Easy Mode, go to step 6; for Aggressive Mode, go to step 7; for Main Mode, go to step 8. Page 40 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 41 Enter the Device ID and press [Enter]. Then enter the identifier used to select the pre- share key in the VPN gateway. Figure 37. Enter Device ID b. Select User Authorization mode and press [Enter]. Figure 38. User Authorization screen Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 41...
Page 42 Enter the VPN client fixed IP address, or leave blank and press [Enter]. If the Tadpole M1400 has been assigned a fixed IP address within the VPN then enter it here. Leave the address empty to force the Tadpole M1400 to use Mode Config and request an IP address from the VPN gateway.
Page 43 VPN gateway. The most commonly used identifiers are IP Address and Key Identifier. If the Tadpole M1400 is behind a NAT device, NAT pre- cludes the use of IP Address as an identifier. You will need to use another option and configure your VPN gateway accordingly.
Page 44 Enter Device ID c. Select the encryption algorithm to match your VPN concentrator. Figure 44. Select encryption algorithm d. Select the authentication algorithm to match your VPN concentrator. Figure 45. Select authentication algorithm Page 44 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 45 Select the PFS group appropriate for your configuration. The list comprises the Diffie Hellman groups available to use to provide Perfect For- ward Secrecy between Phase 1 and Phase 2 key generation in IKE. Figure 47. Select the PFS group Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 45...
Page 46 Figure 49. Enter the pre-shared The Tadpole M1400 currently only supports pre-shared keys as the method for authentication. The pre-shared key entered here must match that on the VPN gate- way. The key can be ASCII characters or, by prefixing with 0x, hex digits. This is the seed to the creation of the dynamic keys.
Page 47 Enter the VPN client IP address If the Tadpole M1400 has been assigned a fixed IP address within the VPN, then enter it here. Leave the address empty to force the Tadpole M1400 to use Mode Config and request an IP address from the VPN gateway.
Page 48 In Main Mode, the Tadpole M1400 sends a selection of security proposals to the VPN gateway. The gateway will then select the most appropriate. The set of proposals sent includes most permutations of encryption, hash and Diffie-Hellman algorithms supported by the Tadpole M1400 Main and Aggressive modes. Select Main Mode and Press [Enter] and select Yes.
Page 49 Enter the VPN client fixed IP address, or leave blank and press [Enter]. If the Tadpole M1400 has been assigned a fixed IP address within the VPN, then enter it here. Leave the address empty to force the Tadpole M1400 to use Mode Config and request an IP address from the VPN gateway.
Page 50 Certain configuration options are inherently incompatible with NAT. When the Tadpole M1400 is behind a NAT device, Main mode will fail to negotiate keys. If the Tadpole M1400 is behind a NAT or there is any uncertainty select Aggressive mode.
Page 51 Figure 56. Main Menu 2. Using the down arrow key, scroll down to the Advanced menu and press [Enter]. Figure 57. Advanced Menu 3. Select Mini Browser from the Advanced menu and press [Enter]. Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 51...
Page 52 Now configure the mode of connection for the mini browser: ethernet or wireless. See earlier sections: "Ethernet: Configuring and connecting a static IP" on page 22 or "Configuring and connecting using wireless" on page 27. Page 52 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 53: Using The Mini-Browser
The browser will authenticate to the web-redirect service if necessary. 2. To access the browser menu toolbar press [Esc] and use the arrow keys to navigate the menus. To close the browser, select File and Exit. Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 53...
Page 54 Overview of network access procedures The Tadpole M1400 Thin Client menu system contains a variety of variable parameters to enable configuration for a wide range of network configurations and customer driven requirements. Below you will find an overview of the steps and menu options required to configure the following network options.
Page 55: Using Smart Cards
Inserting a Smart Card Insert a Smart Card using the following instructions: 1. Locate the Smart card slot on the right side of the Tadpole M1400 as shown in the illustration. 2. Hold the Smart card with the chip side up.
Page 56 Please refer to Figure 60 and the following instructions for removing a Smart Card: 1. Grasp the exposed edge of the Smart Card. 2. Pull out as shown to remove. Figure 60. Removing a Smart Card Page 56 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 57 Common keyboard combinations The following table lists commonly used keyboard combinations for the Tadpole M1400. Key Combinations Definitions Decreases display brightness Increased display brightness Mutes audio volume Decreased audio volume Increases audio volume When using an external keyboard, the [Fn] key can be stimulated by pressing the [left-Ctrl] + [left-Alt] keys.
Page 58 Notes Page 58 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 59 Appendix - Licenses Some components of the Tadpole M1400 contain code licensed under the Linux Real Mode Interface (LMRI dated 1998) and GNU General Public License (GPL_Version 2, dated June 1991). Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 59...
Page 60 NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL JOSH VANDERHOOF BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. Page 60 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
Page 61 To prevent this, we have made it clear that any patent must be licensed for everyone's free use or not licensed at all. Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide Page 61...
Page 62 License. (Exception: if the program itself is interactive but does not normally print such an announcement, you work based on the Program is not required to print an announcement.) Page 62 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 64 This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence of the rest of this License. Page 64 Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide...
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