Page 1: User Manual
NeoLinux 4.0 Thin Client USER MANUAL...
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Page 3: Fcc Regulatory & Safety Information
FCC Regulatory & Safety Information FCC regulatory and safety information can be found in the Quick Start Guide that came with your thin client, and on the Support section of the Neoware website which can be found at: http://www.neoware.com/support.html CANADA ICES/NMB-003 Class/Classe (B) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions carefully and keep this user manual for later reference. Before removing the outer case from the thin client, always disconnect the AC power cord to prevent the possibility of dangerous electrical shock. Before cleaning, disconnect the thin client from AC power. Do not use liquid or sprayed clean- ing products to clean the unit.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Table of Contents FCC Regulatory & Safety Information iii CANADA ICES/NMB-003 Class/Classe (B) iii Neoware Hardware Warranty iii Lead Content Warning iii Safety Instructions iv Table of Contents v Introduction 1 CHAPTER 1 What is a NeoLinux Thin Client? 1 The Thin Client 1 NeoLinux 2 Getting More Information 2...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Back Panel Connectors 8 Connecting the Cables 9 Connecting Parallel & Serial Peripheral Devices 9 Arranging Your Work Area 10 Getting Started 11 CHAPTER 3 Starting Up Your Thin Client 11 Network Configuration 12 Creating a New Connection 12 Starting a Connection 16 Using the Connection Manager 17 Displaying the Connection Manager 17...
Page 7 Table of Contents Time Zone 31 Sound Settings 31 Power Options 33 Managing & Updating Thin Client Software 34 Displaying System Information 35 Boot Options 36 Network Configuration 37 CHAPTER 4 Introduction 37 Displaying the Network Connections Window 38 On-board LAN 39 The IP Settings Tab 40 The DHCP Options Tab 42 On-board WiFi 44...
Page 8 Table of Contents The Common Settings Tab 77 The ICA General Settings Dialog 80 The Options Tab 81 The Window Tab 84 The Server Location Tab 86 The Firewall Tab 89 RDP Connection Configuration 91 CHAPTER 6 Introduction 91 Creating a New RDP Connection 92 The Edit New RDP Connection Dialog 95 The Network Tab 95 The Window Tab 97...
Page 9 Table of Contents The Printer Tab 136 Firefox Connection Configuration 139 CHAPTER 8 Introduction 139 Creating a New Firefox Connection 140 The Edit New Firefox Connection Dialog 143 The Network Tab 143 The Common Settings Tab 145 The Firefox General Settings Dialog 148 The General Tab 149 The Proxy Tab 151 The Tabbed Browsing Tab 152...
Page 10 Table of Contents XDM Connection Configuration 185 CHAPTER 13 Introduction 185 Creating a New XDM Connection 186 The Common Settings Tab 189 Using The Desktop 193 CHAPTER 14 Introduction 193 Virtual Desktops 194 Desktop Menus 195 Right-click on Desktop 195 Right-click on Connection Icon 195 The Taskbar 196 Taskbar Display 196...
Page 11 Table of Contents The Screensaver Tab 218 The Access Control List Tab 220 The Fontserver Tab 222 The Shadowing Tab 224 The X Resources Tab 226 Mouse Configuration 229 CHAPTER 16 Introduction 229 Displaying the Mouse Settings Dialog 229 Mouse Settings Dialog 230 Touchpad Configuration 233 CHAPTER 17 Introduction 233...
Page 12 Table of Contents Port Mapping 257 CHAPTER 21 Introduction 257 Displaying the Port Settings Dialog 257 COM Port Settings 259 LPT1 Port Settings 262 USB Serial Port Settings 263 Managing Certificates 265 CHAPTER 22 Introduction 265 Displaying the Certificates Dialog 265 The Certificates Dialog 266 Accessories 269 CHAPTER 23...
Page 13 Table of Contents Displaying the Registry Editor 283 The Registry Editor Window 285 Modifying a Registry Key 286 Index 287 xiii...
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Page 15: Introduction
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Introduction CHAPTER 1 This chapter introduces NeoLinux thin clients and describes the scope of this User Manual. What is a NeoLinux Thin Client? The Thin Client Neoware thin clients are sleek computing devices that contain no hard drive, fan, or other moving parts, making them extremely reliable and completely silent.
Page 16: Neolinux
Introduction Your thin client can automatically connect to either 10BaseT or 100BaseT (twisted-pair) Ethernet networks, as well as make serial port connections with or without a modem. NeoLinux Your thin client arrives with NeoLinux software internally pre- installed in its local Flash disk memory. Using NeoLinux, your thin client can initiate simultaneous, multiple connections (some models are restricted to one connection only) to Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server, UNIX-based servers, mainframes, midrange...
Page 17: Technical Support
Introduction Technical Support For technical support regarding Neoware products, call Neoware at +1-610-277-8300 or request support at one of the following web- sites: USA: http://www.neoware.com/support/support_request.html http://www.neoware.com/fr/support/index.html France: http://www.neoware.com/de/support/index.html Germany: About This Manual This manual describes how to set up and use NeoLinux 4.0 thin clients.
Page 18 Introduction Chapter 5: ICA Connection Configuration Describes how to create an ICA connection and explains the configuration options available. Chapter 6: RDP Connection Configuration Describes how to create an RDP connection and explains the configuration options available. Chapter 7: TeemTalk Connection Configuration Describes how to create a TeemTalk connection and explains the configuration options available.
Page 19 Introduction Chapter 15: Display Configuration Describes how to configure your monitor and the display to suit your requirements. Chapter 16: Mouse Configuration Describes how to configure a mouse to suit your requirements. Chapter 17: Touchpad Configuration Describes how to configure a touchpad to suit your requirements.
Page 20: Terms & Conventions
Introduction Chapter 26: The Registry Editor Describes how to use the Registry Editor to configure your thin client. Terms & The following terms and conventions are used in this manual: Conventions keys to press When you need to press two or more keys together at the same time, such as the Shift key and the Esc key, this will be indicated by a plus character between the key names, which will be highlighted.
Page 21: Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Setting Up Your CHAPTER 2 Neoware Thin Client This chapter describes how to unpack and set up your Neoware thin client. Unpacking Your Neoware Thin Client Your Neoware thin client typically is shipped in cartons containing the items listed below.
Page 22: Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client
Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client Connecting the Components Back Panel The following is an explanation of the different connections that can Connectors be found on Neoware thin clients. Not all hardware platforms have the same number or type of back panel connectors. This listing is provided for general information about potential uses of these con- nectors.
Page 23: Connecting The Cables
Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client MONITOR is a standard DB-15, high-density, VGA- • type monitor connector. The power supply connects through the supplied power cable. It • automatically detects and accepts either 120 VAC or 240 VAC line voltage. Connecting the Power must not be applied until all connections have been made.
Page 24: Arranging Your Work Area
Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client If you have an external modem, bar code scanner, or other serial device, connect its cable to a serial port (COM 1 or COM 2). Which serial port devices will work with your thin client depends on the software version installed in it.
Page 25: Getting Started
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Getting Started CHAPTER 3 This chapter describes the basic procedure for creating connec- tions and introduces the main system features. Starting Up Your Thin Client If you have any peripheral devices connected to your thin client, power on the thin client first, then the devices.
Page 26: Network Configuration
Getting Started Network Configuration If your network uses a remote configuration service such as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), the thin client will automat- ically configure itself for the network when you switch it on. If your network does not use DHCP, or you need to enter network settings manually, refer to the section “Network Configuration”...
Page 27 Getting Started Connections Double-click on the icon. Creating a New Connection...
Page 28 Getting Started Click the icon in the toolbar and select the type of connec- tion you want to create from the drop-down menu. Edit new connection dialog will be displayed for the chosen connection type. Edit new connection In the dialog, enter a descriptive name for Name the connection in the...
Page 29 Getting Started Specify the network settings required to make a connection. Click on the tab titles along the top of the dialog to access additional setup options that you may wish to configure. Refer to the sections for each dialog tab in the relevant "Connection Configuration"...
Page 30: Starting A Connection
Getting Started Starting a Connection There are several ways of starting a predefined connection: Double-click on the connection icon displayed on the desktop. • menu Click on in the taskbar and select the name of the connec- • tion at the top of the menu. menu System Tools Connec-...
Page 31: Using The Connection Manager
Getting Started Using the Connection Manager Connection Manager provides access to all your connection configurations and enables you to create new connections. It also includes options for editing, cloning, and deleting connections, and Control Panel accessing the , though you can prevent unauthorised access to these options by setting a password (see “Security”...
Page 32: Toolbar Options
Getting Started Toolbar Options Connect Starts the selected connection. Disconnect Disconnects the selected connection. General Settings Displays a menu of connection types for which you can specify settings that will apply to all connections of a particular type. Displays a menu of connection types enabling you to create a new connection.
Page 33: Kiosk Mode
Getting Started Kiosk Mode Kiosk mode presents a limited set of options to the user. The desktop menu Connection Manager will display the but no taskbar, , or con- nection icons. You can prevent access to all toolbar features except Connect Disconnect by setting a password as described in the...
Page 34: Security
Getting Started Security You can prevent unauthorised access to system settings by specify- ing a password. Once set, you will need to enter the password in Control Panel Registry Editor Command order to access the and the Prompt Administrator password dialog will be displayed by default each time a password is required.
Page 35 Getting Started Change Admin password Click the button to display the dialog. Password Enter the password you want to use in the field, then Confirm password confirm it by typing it again in the field. Click to continue. Apply Click then to make the password active.
Page 36: Menu Options
Getting Started Menu Options menu Displaying the Clicking the green button on the taskbar will display a menu Menu that provides access to various functions and system settings. menu can also be displayed using a keyboard shortcut (default Shift + Esc). Refer to the section “Keyboard Shortcuts” on page 240 for details.
Page 37: System Tools
Getting Started System Tools System Tools Selecting the item will list programs for selection. Software Update This enables you to update the features supported by your thin client. Refer to the section “Software Update” on page 274 for details. Connection Manager Connection Manager provides access to all your connection configurations and enables you to create new connections.
Page 38 Getting Started Registry Editor The Registry is a database used by NeoLinux to store configuration information. Some of the information in this database can be set Control Panel using the , which provides a graphical interface suit- able for general users. Registry Editor enables system administrators to have complete control of the thin client configuration, and includes features such as...
Page 39 Getting Started and giving them the reset code. They will then provide you with a Enter reset key reset key which you need to enter in the field. Command Prompt Command Prompt displays a VT102 terminal emulator window so you can enter system commands directly. Refer to the section “Command Prompt”...
Page 40: Control Panel
Getting Started Change Screensaver Password Selecting will display a dialog enabling a password to be set. If a password is set by the user, once the screen saver is activated, any input by a user will cause the display to request the password in order to deactivate the screen saver.
Page 41: Logging Off
Getting Started menu Log off Logging Off option on the enables you to close all active appli- cations. A message box will be displayed asking you to confirm the action. menu Reboot Rebooting the option on the enables you to make the thin client System operating system shut down then restart.
Page 42: Keyboard Shortcuts
Getting Started Keyboard Shortcuts A variety of keyboard shortcuts are provided to enable you to quickly access or action items on the desktop: menu Display the Shift + Esc • Switch to next connection: Ctrl + Alt + Tab • Next window: Ctrl + Alt + Up •...
Page 43: Changing Settings
Getting Started tab. To access options on the dialog tab, press the Tab key until the option you want to change is selected. The selection will move from Apply Cancel top to bottom and left to right, followed by the buttons (if present), then back to the tab headings.
Page 44 Getting Started Date and Time Double-click on the icon. Date is specified by selecting the month and year from the list boxes then clicking on the day in the table. The days are displayed in the order Monday to Sunday by default. You can change the order to Start on Sunday Sunday to Saturday by checking the box.
Page 45: Time Zone
Getting Started Time Zone Time Zone You can set the time zone by double-clicking the icon in Control Panel Time zone Make sure the setting matches your location. Sound Settings When sound is enabled, you can adjust its volume and enable two or more sounds issued at the same time to be mixed instead of played one after the other.
Page 46 Getting Started Enable Sound is enabled by default. To disable sound, uncheck the sound Volume checkbox. The slider enables you to adjust the vol- ume level. If you want the volume level to be saved when the thin Save volume on exit client is rebooted, check the checkbox.
Page 47: Power Options
Getting Started Power Options You can control the behaviour of the thin client power button so that either the client is shutdown immediately when pressed, or it displays a dialog asking the user to confirm shutdown. When the Shutdown request dialog is displayed, if the user does not press the Cancel button, the thin client will shut down automatically...
Page 48: Managing & Updating Thin Client Software
Getting Started Instant off The thin client is immediately powered-off when the power button is pressed. No warning is given if a connection is still running. Ignore The power button is disabled. Only software can power-off the client. User may cancel Shutdown When the power button is pressed a request...
Page 49: Displaying System Information
Getting Started Displaying System Information You can display information about your thin client and its system software either by pressing the keys Ctrl + Alt + i (default keyboard System Tools System Info shortcut), or by selecting > from the menu System Information Control...
Page 50: Boot Options
Getting Started Boot Options The way NeoLinux is loaded and displayed can be changed at boot time by pressing the Esc key within two seconds after you have powered-on or rebooted the thin client. A Boot menu will be dis- played allowing you to select one of four options: NeoLinux - will run NeoLinux as normal.
Page 51: Network Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Network CHAPTER 4 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the thin client for connec- tion to your network. Introduction Your thin client must be assigned a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address in order to communicate on your network. Your network may also require other settings.
Page 52: Chapter 4 Network Configuration
Network Configuration Displaying the Network Connections Window menu Control Panel Click on in the taskbar and select Network Connections Double-click on the icon to display the Control Panel - Network Connections window. On-board Wifi Note: The icon will only be displayed if your thin client supports wireless connections.
Page 53: On-Board Lan
Network Configuration On-board LAN Ethernet You can specify LAN settings for your thin client using the "On-board lan" dialog. This is displayed by double-clicking the board Lan Control Panel - Network Connections icon in the window. Ethernet "On-board lan" dialog consists of two tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top.
Page 54: The Ip Settings Tab
Network Configuration Name Default: On-board lan This field enables you to enter a descriptive name for this LAN configuration. The name will be used to identify the network configuration to the user. Link type Default: autosense This specifies the speed (10 or 100 MB) and mode (Half or Full duplex) of the network card.
Page 55 Network Configuration IP address When DHCP is disabled, this enables you to specify a static IP address for the thin client. This must be entered in a dotted-decimal format (for example: 10.10.10.10). Subnet mask When DHCP is disabled, this enables you to specify a subnet mask, if required.
Page 56: The Dhcp Options Tab
Network Configuration To edit a DNS server address, select the address in the Address Edit field then click the button. To delete a DNS server address, select the address in the Address Delete field then click the button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking The DHCP Options Send dhcp user class...
Page 57 Network Configuration client has the userclass wlan, the server could set another manage- ment group. Send custom class Default: Unchecked If no custom class is specified, the type of connection is sent as default (i.e. ethernet for "On-board lan"). On-board LAN...
Page 58: On-Board Wifi
Network Configuration On-board WiFi If your thin client supports Wifi, you can configure it for a wireless Wlan "On-board Wifi" connection using the dialog. This is displayed On-board Wifi Control Panel - by double-clicking the icon in the Network Connections window.
Page 59: The Wireless Tab
Network Configuration The Wireless Tab SSID Default: Any Enter the ID of the access point you want to connect to in this field. Nick Name Default: myterminal You can enter a name to identify the connection here. On-board WiFi...
Page 60 Network Configuration Operating Mode Default: Managed (with access point or with roaming) This should not be changed from the default setting, which allows multiple connections. Protocol Default: Auto This specifies the access point transmission speed and frequency range. Depending on the access point, selecting Auto will cause it to automatically detect the type of device and adjust the transmission and frequency range accordingly.
Page 61: The Security Tab
Network Configuration The Security Tab Authentication Default: Plain text or WEP Specifies the type of authentication required by the access point. When Plain text or WEP is selected you can enter one or more encryption keys in the fields at the bottom of the dialog. Selecting one of the WPA-Personal Enterprise (EAP) settings will enable the EAP authentification options.
Page 62 Network Configuration Encryption Default: None Authentication When is set to Plain text or WEP, selecting WEP will enable encryption. When WEP is selected, the field on the right allows you to select either Open System for no security checking, or Shared Key which requires the thin client and access point to use the same WEP key to authenticate.
Page 63: The Network Tab
Network Configuration The Network Tab Enable DHCP Default: Checked The setting of this option determines how the thin client obtains net- work configuration settings. When DHCP is enabled, the thin client will rely on a remote DHCP configuration service to supply the required settings. These settings are then saved in the thin client.
Page 64 Network Configuration Unchecking this box will disable remote network configuration and cause the thin client to use the network settings specified in the following dialog options. You will need to ask your network administrator for the entries required. IP address When DHCP is disabled, this enables you to specify a static IP address for the thin client.
Page 65 Network Configuration Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Entering the address of the DNS server in dotted-decimal format Address then click . The address to be listed in the field. To edit a DNS server address, select the address in the Address Edit field then click the...
Page 66: The Dhcp Options Tab
Network Configuration The DHCP Options Send dhcp user class Default: Unchecked When this option is checked, the DHCP client will send the DHCP option 77 (USERCLASS) to the DHCP server. This option can be used by the DHCP server to classify the client. For example, if the client has the userclass wlan, the server could set another manage- ment group.
Page 67: General Network Settings
Network Configuration General Network Settings General network settings can be specified by double-clicking the Network Settings Control Panel - Main icon in the window. Network Settings dialog consists of two tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. The following sections describe the options available on each tab.
Page 68 Network Configuration Hostname This field enables you to specify the hostname to use instead of the one generated by default. Domain name This field enables you to specify the domain name to use instead of the one provided by DHCP. Time Server (NTP) A time server is used to synchronise the terminal clock with an NTP date server.
Page 69: The Hosts Tab
Network Configuration whether another device has tried to use the same IP address as your thin client. Socket test timeout Default: 5 This is a global timeout for an internal socket test program, which is used to test font server validity for example. The Hosts Tab This enables you to add host names to /etc/hosts permanently.
Page 70 Network Configuration Entering the IP address and name(s) of the host then clicking will Static hosts cause the supplied details to be listed in the field. To edit static host details, select the address then click the Edit button. To delete a static host address, select the address then Delete click the button.
Page 71: Ica Connection Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual ICA Connection CHAPTER 5 Configuration This chapter describes how to create an ICA connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have the ICA client installed.
Page 72: Chapter 5 Ica Connection Configuration
ICA Connection Configuration Creating a New ICA Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new ICA connection. Descriptions of all the options available are provided later in this chapter. menu Control Panel Click on in the taskbar and select Connections Control Double-click on the...
Page 73 ICA Connection Configuration Creating a New ICA Connection...
Page 74 ICA Connection Configuration Name In the field at the top of the dialog, enter a descriptive name for the ICA connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. Type Network In the list box on the tab, select the type of ICA connection required: Server or Published Application.
Page 75 ICA Connection Configuration Username If you want to enable auto login, specify the Password . If the user authenticates against an NT-domain, you Domain need to specify the name of the domain in the field. If you do not specify any required login information here, the user will be prompted for it when the connection is started.
Page 76: The Edit New Ica Connection Dialog
ICA Connection Configuration The Edit New ICA Connection Dialog Edit new ICA This section describes all the options available in the connection dialog. The dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. Name Default: New ICA This field enables you to enter a descriptive name for the ICA con-...
Page 77 ICA Connection Configuration Type Default: Server This specifies whether the ICA connection is to connect to a server or to a published application. Server Type Depending on the setting, this enables you to specify the name or IP address of the server, or the name of the published application. A list of available servers or publications may be displayed for you to select from, or you can type in the details.
Page 78: The Connection Tab
ICA Connection Configuration The Connection Tab Encryption level Default: Basic This determines the level of encryption applied to transmitted data. Mouse click feedback Default: Automatic When using a slow connection, performance can be improved by selecting Automatic or Enabled. This will enable mouse clicks to be confirmed locally by the ICA protocol, instead of waiting for the server to echo the mouse clicks back to the thin client.
Page 79 ICA Connection Configuration Local text echo Default: Automatic When using a slow connection, performance can be improved by selecting Automatic or Enabled. This will enable keyboard entries to be confirmed locally by the ICA protocol, instead of waiting for the server to echo the keystrokes back to the thin client. Data compression Default: Unchecked Data compression should be enabled for narrow banded transmis-...
Page 80: The Local Resources Tab
ICA Connection Configuration The Local Resources Sound Default: Disabled The sound level for this connection can be specified by selecting either Disabled, High quality, Medium quality, or Low quality. Enable drive mapping Default: Unchecked If you have an external USB storage device attached to your thin Control Panel client and it has been configured in the so that it can...
Page 81 ICA Connection Configuration Auto printer creation Default: Checked Control Panel If you have a line printer defined in the , selecting this option will enable that printer to be created and used by the ICA connection. Note that the Windows printer driver name must be specified so that the correct driver is used.
Page 82: The Window Tab
ICA Connection Configuration The Window Tab Window size Default: Fullscreen The default size of the ICA connection window can be defined with- out restriction. The window size can be specified in pixels, percent- age of screen size, or full screen. When Use Default is selected, the window size is determined by the Window size ICA general settings...
Page 83 ICA Connection Configuration When Fullscreen is selected, the entire display is used by the ICA connection. Window Colors Default: Automatic Window Colors The setting of the option determines the number of colours that can be displayed. When Use Default is selected, the window colors are determined by Window Colors ICA general settings the setting of the...
Page 84: The Application Tab
ICA Connection Configuration The Application Tab The options on this tab enable you to specify an application for the thin client to automatically run on when the ICA connection starts. Note that the connection will be reserved exclusively for this appli- cation.
Page 85 ICA Connection Configuration Working directory The drive and path of the working directory is specified in this field. For example: C:\My Documents. The path must exactly match the one on the ICA server. The Edit New ICA Connection Dialog...
Page 86: The Firewall Tab
ICA Connection Configuration The Firewall Tab The options in this dialog should only be used if a firewall exists between the thin client and the ICA server or published applications. Type Default: None (Direct) To establish a direct connection between an ICA connection and an ICA server across a firewall, select either Secure (HTTPS) or Address Socks, then specify the...
Page 87: The Server Location Tab
ICA Connection Configuration The Server Location This tab enables you to define a list of primary Citrix browser servers that can be accessed to determine the list of available ICA connections (desktops and/or published applications). Use default Default: Unchecked ICA general settings This determines whether the default are used for the server location, or the settings specifed in this dialog.
Page 88 ICA Connection Configuration enter the name of a server so that the thin client can offer a list of available ICA servers and applications. To enter a new TCP address, click the button: Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Entering a TCP/IP address then clicking will cause that address TCP Address...
Page 89: The Extra Keys Tab
ICA Connection Configuration The Extra Keys Tab Extra Keys tab enables you to fine tune the ICA client by adding key values in the ICA wfclient.ini file. You can specify key values by clicking the button: Add a new element dialog will be displayed.
Page 90 ICA Connection Configuration Section Select the for the new key (TCP/IP, WFClient or Name Value Thinwire3.0), enter the of the key to set then click To edit a key, select the key in the column then click Edit button. To delete an key, select the key in the column then Delete click the...
Page 91: The Common Settings Tab
ICA Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select Control from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Panel Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
Page 92 ICA Connection Configuration Control Panel Con- nection configurations currently defined in the nections window. Autostart Priority Default: Off This enables you to specify the order in which connections are started automatically when the client is powered-on. When set to Off, this connection will not automatically start. Selecting a number 1 to 5 will determine the position this connection will have in the auto start order.
Page 93 ICA Connection Configuration Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Name Value Enter the of the environment variable to set then click Name To edit an environment value, select the name in the Edit field then click the button. To delete an environment value, select the name of the Name environment variable in the...
Page 94: The Ica General Settings Dialog
ICA Connection Configuration The ICA General Settings Dialog ICA general settings The settings specified in the dialog will apply ICA con- to all ICA connections unless overridden by settings in the nection dialog for a specific connection. ICA general settings General Set- To display the dialog, click on the...
Page 95: The Options Tab
ICA Connection Configuration The Options Tab Enable Windows alert sounds Default: Checked This will enable or disable alert sounds that may be issued by Win- dows or a Windows application when it needs to warn you. ICA acceleration (LAN only) Default: Unchecked Activates or deactivates the ICA acceleration for the thin client.
Page 96 ICA Connection Configuration Use server redraw Default: Checked Server redraw is a capability of the X-server that enables bitmaps to be drawn (e.g. when moving windows) without slowing down the Windows server or the network. Disable info box before connecting Default: Checked Connecting to...
Page 97 ICA Connection Configuration established by the first application instead of creating a new ICA connection to the server. Minimum bitmap cache size Default: 2048 bytes This sets the minimum size of the bitmap cache. The ICA General Settings Dialog...
Page 98: The Window Tab
ICA Connection Configuration The Window Tab Window size Default: Fullscreen The default size of the ICA connection window can be defined with- out restriction. The window size can be specified in pixels, percent- age of screen size, or full screen. When Fixed Size is selected, the window size is specified by the Width Height...
Page 99 ICA Connection Configuration Window colors Default: Automatic Window colors The setting of the option determines the number of colours that can be displayed. Selecting Automatic will cause NeoLinux to automatically use the appropriate color setting. When 256 color mapping set to 256 colors, the setting of the option deter- mines whether the exact colors are used, or approximate colors.
Page 100: The Server Location Tab
ICA Connection Configuration The Server Location This tab enables you to define a list of primary Citrix browser servers that can be accessed to determine the list of available ICA connections (desktops and/or published applications). Default protocol Default: TCP/IP This setting determines the way server browsing is performed. TCP/ IP is preferred for MetaFrame 1.8 and older.
Page 101 ICA Connection Configuration HTTPS provides strong encryption of ICA traffic and MetaFrame XP Presentation Server authentication. TCP Address Address entries in this field are only realized if one or more ICA servers are behind a router. This is because the server browsing offered by the ICA protocol does not work across a router.
Page 102 ICA Connection Configuration HTTP Address The procedure for adding a new HTTP address to the field, editing or deleting an address, is the same as described above for the TCP/IP address. The ICA General Settings Dialog...
Page 103: The Firewall Tab
ICA Connection Configuration The Firewall Tab The options in this dialog should only be used if a firewall exists between the thin client and the ICA server and/or published applications. Type Default: None (Direct) To establish a direct connection between an ICA connection and an ICA server across a firewall, select either Secure (HTTPS) or Address Socks, then specify the...
Page 104 ICA Connection Configuration Use alternate address for firewall connection Default: Unchecked This should only be enabled if your thin client needs to access an ICA server and/or published applications located behind a firewall. The ICA General Settings Dialog...
Page 105: Rdp Connection Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual RDP Connection CHAPTER 6 Configuration This chapter describes how to create an RDP connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have the RDP client installed.
Page 106: Chapter 6 Rdp Connection Configuration
RDP Connection Configuration Creating a New RDP Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new RDP connection. Descriptions of all the options available are provided later in this chapter. menu Control Panel Click on in the taskbar and select Connections Control Double-click on the...
Page 107 RDP Connection Configuration Creating a New RDP Connection...
Page 108 RDP Connection Configuration Name In the field at the top of the dialog, enter a descriptive name for the RDP connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. Network On the tab, enter the name or IP address of the server Address to connect to in the field.
Page 109: The Edit New Rdp Connection Dialog
RDP Connection Configuration The Edit New RDP Connection Dialog Edit new RDP This section describes all the options available in the connection dialog. The dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. Name Default: New RDP This field enables you to enter a descriptive name for the RDP con-...
Page 110 RDP Connection Configuration Address Enter the name or IP address of the server to connect to in this field. Application This field enables you to specify the name of an application that the thin client will automatically run once you have logged into an RDP connection.
Page 111: The Window Tab
RDP Connection Configuration The Window Tab Window size Default: Fullscreen The default size of the RDP connection window can be defined without restriction. The window size can be specified in pixels, per- centage of screen size, or full screen. When Fixed Size is selected, the window size is specified by the Width Height settings.
Page 112 RDP Connection Configuration Window Colors Default: Automatic This determines the number of colours that can be displayed. Select- ing Automatic will cause NeoLinux to automatically use the appro- priate color setting. The colour depth ranges from 256 colours (16 Bit) to True Colour (supported by RDP 5.1) with 16 million colours (24 Bit).
Page 113: The Options Tab
RDP Connection Configuration The Options Tab Enable motion events Default: Checked When this option is selected, mouse movements are displayed locally but not transmitted to the host. The position of the mouse is not sent to the host before you click a mouse button. This gives the user the impression of improved performance.
Page 114 RDP Connection Configuration Enable data compression Default: Checked Selecting this option will cause data to be compressed before it is transmitted. Enable encryption Default: Checked This determines whether communication from the client to the server is encrypted or not. If your thin client is to connect to a French version of Windows NT 4 Server running Terminal Server Edition, you should disable encryption by unchecking this option.
Page 115 RDP Connection Configuration Protocol level Default: Automatic The setting of this option is used to check the version of RDP being used by the server. The following settings are available: Automatic Select this to automatically try to detect the RDP version being used by the server.
Page 116: The Local Resources Tab
RDP Connection Configuration The Local Resources Redirect sound Default: Unchecked When this option is checked you can use the list box to specify whether sound is disabled (OFF), directed to the Local thin client speaker, or the Remote RDP server speaker. Enable drive mapping Default: Unchecked This option requires RDP protocol level 5.1 or above.
Page 117 RDP Connection Configuration Map serial ports Default: Unchecked Selecting this option will enable the local serial RS232 port to be used through the RDP connection. Enable printer autocreation Default: Checked Control Panel If you have a line printer defined in the , selecting this option will enable that printer to be created and used by the RDP connection.
Page 118: The Experience Tab
RDP Connection Configuration The Experience Tab The options on this tab affect how the display appears to the user. Enable desktop background Default: Unchecked This determines whether the desktop is displayed in the background. Show window while dragging Default: Checked If you are using a slow connection, disabling this option will prevent the server having to redraw the entire window on the display while it is being moved or resized.
Page 119 RDP Connection Configuration Enable menu and window animations Default: Checked If you are using a slow connection, disabling this option will prevent the server from displaying menu and window animations. Enable themes Default: Checked This determines whether themes are enabled. Enable bitmap caching Default: Unchecked Selecting this option will cause bitmap data to be stored in local thin...
Page 120: The Common Settings Tab
RDP Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select Control from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Panel Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
Page 121 RDP Connection Configuration Control Panel Con- nection configurations currently defined in the nections window. Autostart Priority Default: Off This enables you to specify the order in which connections are started automatically when the client is powered-on. When set to Off, this connection will not automatically start. Selecting a number 1 to 5 will determine the position this connection will have in the auto start order.
Page 122 RDP Connection Configuration Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Name Value Enter the of the environment variable to set then click Name To edit an environment value, select the name in the Edit field then click the button. To delete an environment value, select the name of the Name environment variable in the...
Page 123: The Rdp General Settings Dialog
RDP Connection Configuration The RDP General Settings Dialog RDP general settings The settings specified in the dialog will apply RDP con- to all ICA connections unless overridden by settings in the nection dialog for a specific connection. RDP general settings General To display the dialog, click on the...
Page 124 RDP Connection Configuration The RDP General Settings Dialog...
Page 125: Teemtalk Connection Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual TeemTalk Connection CHAPTER 7 Configuration This chapter describes how to create a TeemTalk connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have the TeemTalk client installed.
Page 126: Chapter 7 Teemtalk Connection Configuration
TeemTalk Connection Configuration Creating a New TeemTalk Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new TeemTalk connection. Descriptions of the options available for making a connection are provided later in this chapter. menu Control Panel Click on in the taskbar and select Connections Control...
Page 127 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Creating a New TeemTalk Connection...
Page 128 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Name In the field at the top of the dialog, enter a descriptive name for the TeemTalk connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. Network On the tab, enter the name or IP address of the server Address to connect to in the field.
Page 129: The Edit New Teemtalk Connection Dialog
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Edit New TeemTalk Connection Dialog Edit new This section describes the options available in the TeemTalk connection dialog. The dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top.
Page 130 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Address Enter the name or IP address of the server to connect to in this field, Port and select the number of the port to use from the list. Emulation This enables you to select from a wide range of terminal emulations. Note that the options available in this dialog will change according to the selected terminal emulation.
Page 131 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Keyboard Language Default: North American This specifies the nationality of the keyboard being used. It is important that this option is set correctly otherwise the characters displayed may not match the legends on the typed keys. Display Control Codes Default: Unchecked The setting of this option determines whether received control codes are actioned or displayed.
Page 132: The Backup Tab
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Backup Tab The options on this tab enable you to specify up to two additional servers as a backup in case the thin client cannot establish a connec- tion to the standard server. If the thin client fails to connect to the standard server, it will try to connect to the server specified in the Backup Address 1 field.
Page 133: The General Tab
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The General Tab Break Settings Default: TM with Break Checked The setting of these options determine whether a timing mark (TM) and/or carriage return (CR) is sent with a Telnet break packet. A timing mark is sent by default. Force Negotiation Default: DO These settings determine whether the Telnet Binary or EOR options...
Page 134 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Will force negotiation. The host will be informed that the option is supported. DONT Will force negotiation. A negotiation packet will be sent to the host telling it that the option is not supported. Suppress Echo Default: Unchecked When selected, this will will prevent the emulator from generating the Telnet echo option on connection.
Page 135: The Display Tab
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Display Tab Cursor Type Default: Underline This specifies whether the text cursor is displayed as an underline or block, or hidden. Static Default: Unchecked The text cursor can be displayed as a static or blinking cursor depending on this setting.
Page 136 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Allow Multiline mode Default: Unchecked When this option is checked, resizing the window will cause the number of visible lines to be increased or decreased to fill the new window size, without altering the size of characters. When the option is unchecked, resizing the window will cause TeemTalk to search a list of known fonts and select the one that allows the same number of rows and columns as before to fill the...
Page 137 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Toolbar Default: Unchecked This determines whether the TeemTalk toolbar is displayed or not. Greyscale Display Default: Unchecked The setting of this option determines how colour is interpreted and displayed. It should be set to match the type of display monitor being used.
Page 138 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Auto New Line Default: Unchecked When checked, a carriage return command will be appended to every line feed command received. Auto Line Feed Default: Unchecked When checked, a line feed command will be appended to every carriage return command received. The Edit New TeemTalk Connection Dialog...
Page 139: The Color Tab
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Color Tab The options on this tab enable you to change the colors and attributes used for characters displayed in the emulation workspace for each terminal emulation. use default When the box is checked, the settings defined on the TeemTalk general settings - Color tab will be used.
Page 140: The Keyboard Macros Tab
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Keyboard Macros Tab The options on this tab enable you to assign different functions to keys and key combinations on your keyboard. Keyboard mapping is disabled by default. To redefine a key or key combination: Enable Check the check box to enable keyboard mapping.
Page 141 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Send key Exe- Specify the new action of the key by selecting cute script Type in the list box. Send key is selected, select the new function of the key from list box which lists the virtual key names of all the valid Execute script key functions.
Page 142: The Common Settings Tab
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select Control from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Panel Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
Page 143 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Control Panel Con- nection configurations currently defined in the nections window. Autostart Priority Default: Off This enables you to specify the order in which connections are started automatically when the client is powered-on. When set to Off, this connection will not automatically start. Selecting a number 1 to 5 will determine the position this connection will have in the auto start order.
Page 144 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Name Value Enter the of the environment variable to set then click Name To edit an environment value, select the name in the Edit field then click the button. To delete an environment value, select the name of the Name environment variable in the...
Page 145: The Emulation Tab
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Emulation Tab TeemTalk connection The last tab of the dialog displays options spe- Emulation cific to the terminal emulation selected in the field on the Network tab. The tab title will change to show the name of the selected emulation.
Page 146: The Teemtalk General Settings Dialog
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The TeemTalk General Settings Dialog TeemTalk general settings The settings specified in the dialog will apply to all TeemTalk connections unless overridden by settings in Edit new TeemTalk connection dialog for a specific connection. TeemTalk general settings Gen- To display the dialog, click on the...
Page 147: The General Tab
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The General Tab auto exit Default: Unchecked Checking this option will enable the host connection to be closed automatically when TeemTalk is exited. The TeemTalk General Settings Dialog...
Page 148: The Color Tab
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Color Tab The options on this tab enable you to change the colors and attributes used for characters displayed in the emulation workspace for each terminal emulation. To change the colors or attributes: Select the terminal emulation in the list box at the top of the tab. The name of the currently selected emulation will be displayed on the tab of the color and attribute options tab below.
Page 149 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Color Set foreground Set background is selected, click the button to display a dialog that enables you to select the color to be assigned. Attribute Flashing is selected, use the attribute check boxes ( Underline , etc.) to enable or disable character attributes. The TeemTalk General Settings Dialog...
Page 150: The Printer Tab
TeemTalk Connection Configuration The Printer Tab Printer Default: Parallel port (LPT1) This specifies the port to which print data is sent. Printer Data Type Default: National Only This specifies the character set that is used for printing, allowing non-ISO Latin-1 printers to be used. Printer Mode Default: Normal The printer mode can be set to Normal, Auto or Controller.
Page 151 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Printer Extent Default: Full Tab The setting of this option determines whether the contents of the entire page is printed, or just the scrolling region. Printer close delay (secs) Default: 5 If you find a through print results in data being split into lines, each treated as a separate print job, specify a time delay here (e.g.
Page 152 TeemTalk Connection Configuration The TeemTalk General Settings Dialog...
Page 153: Firefox Connection Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Firefox Connection CHAPTER 8 Configuration This chapter describes how to create a Firefox connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have Firefox installed.
Page 154: Chapter 8 Firefox Connection Configuration
Firefox Connection Configuration Creating a New Firefox Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new Firefox connection. Descriptions of the options available for making a con- nection are provided later in this chapter. menu Control Panel Click on in the taskbar and select Connections Control...
Page 155 Firefox Connection Configuration Creating a New Firefox Connection...
Page 156 Firefox Connection Configuration Name In the field at the top of the dialog, enter a descriptive name for the Firefox connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. In the field, specify the address of the web page you want loaded when you start the Firefox connection.
Page 157: The Edit New Firefox Connection Dialog
Firefox Connection Configuration The Edit New Firefox Connection Dialog Edit new Firefox This section describes the options available in the connection dialog. The dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. Name This field enables you to enter a descriptive name for the Firefox connection.
Page 158 Firefox Connection Configuration Default: www.neoware.com This field enables you to specify the URL of the web page you want loaded when you start the Firefox connection. Enable full screen Default: Checked The Firefox connection can be displayed either in a window (unchecked) or filling the screen (checked).
Page 159: The Common Settings Tab
Firefox Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select Control from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Panel Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
Page 160 Firefox Connection Configuration Control Panel Con- nection configurations currently defined in the nections window. Autostart Priority Default: Off This enables you to specify the order in which connections are started automatically when the client is powered-on. When set to Off, this connection will not automatically start. Selecting a number 1 to 5 will determine the position this connection will have in the auto start order.
Page 161 Firefox Connection Configuration Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Name Value Enter the of the environment variable to set then click Name To edit an environment value, select the name in the Edit field then click the button. To delete an environment value, select the name of the Name environment variable in the...
Page 162: The Firefox General Settings Dialog
Firefox Connection Configuration The Firefox General Settings Dialog Firefox general settings The settings specified in the dialog will apply to all Firefox connections unless overridden by settings in the Edit new Firefox connection dialog for a specific connection. Firefox general settings General To display the dialog, click on the...
Page 163: The General Tab
Firefox Connection Configuration The General Tab Disable pop-up windows Default: Checked When checked, this option will block the display of all pop-up windows. Remember signons Default: Unchecked Checking this box will cause personal credential information required by some web pages to be stored so you do not have to keep re-typing it.
Page 164 Firefox Connection Configuration Disable menubar Default: Unchecked You can remove the Firefox menu bar from the display by checking this box. Disable navigationbar Default: Unchecked You can remove the Firefox navigation bar from the display by checking this box. Disable bookmarkbar Default: Checked You can remove the Firefox bookmark bar from the display by checking this box.
Page 165: The Proxy Tab
Firefox Connection Configuration The Proxy Tab Use general proxy settings Default: Unchecked If using a proxy is mandatory, check this box and enter the URL in the field below. The Firefox General Settings Dialog...
Page 166: The Tabbed Browsing Tab
Firefox Connection Configuration The Tabbed Browsing Tab Hide the tab bar when only one tab is open Default: Checked This determines whether the tab bar is removed from the display when only one tab is open. Load links in the background Default: Checked When this option is selected, if you click on a link using the middle mouse button (load in new page/tab), the focus is not given to the...
Page 167 Firefox Connection Configuration Middle-click or control-click of links in a web page Default: Checked This determines whether clicking the middle mouse button or Ctrl + clicking on a link in a web page opens a new tab (checked) or a win- dow (unchecked).
Page 168: The Security Tab
Firefox Connection Configuration The Security Tab Enable Cookies Default: Checked This determines whether cookies are enabled. You can specify for the originating web site only whether cookies are enabled , or the current connection only , by checking the relevant check boxes. SSL / TLS These options determine the level of security and the type of warn- ings that can be issued when entering secure or unsecure sites.
Page 169: The Javascript Tab
Firefox Connection Configuration The Javascript Tab Enable javascript Default: Checked Determines whether your browser will accept javascript commands issued by web sites. Allow scripts to Default: All Checked When javascript is enabled, you can control the extent to which web sites using javascript can manipulate and interact with your browser using these options.
Page 170: The Printer Tab
Firefox Connection Configuration The Printer Tab Printer port Default: Parallel port (LPT1) This specifies the port to use for printing. Enable colors Default: Checked The setting of this option determines whether colors are enabled. The Firefox General Settings Dialog...
Page 171: Pnagent Connection Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual PNAgent Connection CHAPTER 9 Configuration This chapter describes how to create a PNAgent connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have PNAgent installed.
Page 172: Chapter 9 Pnagent Connection Configuration
PNAgent Connection Configuration Creating a New PNAgent Connection This section describes the procedure for creating a new PNAgent connection. menu Control Panel Click on in the taskbar and select Connections Control Double-click on the icon to display the Panel - Connections window.
Page 173 PNAgent Connection Configuration Creating a New PNAgent Connection...
Page 174 PNAgent Connection Configuration Name In the field at the top of the dialog, enter a descriptive name for the new PNA connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. Server URL Enter the URL of the server to connect to in the field.
Page 175: The Common Settings Tab
PNAgent Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select Control from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Panel Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
Page 176 PNAgent Connection Configuration Fallback Connection Default: Unspecified This enables you to specify an alternative connection to run if this connection fails to connect. You can select from a list of all the con- Control Panel Con- nection configurations currently defined in the nections window.
Page 177 PNAgent Connection Configuration Extra environment values Default: Unspecified You can specify environment values by clicking the button: Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Name Value Enter the of the environment variable to set then click Name To edit an environment value, select the name in the Edit field then click the button.
Page 178 PNAgent Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab...
Page 179: Custom Connection Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Custom Connection CHAPTER 10 Configuration This chapter describes how to create a custom connection and explains the configuration options available. Creating a New Custom Connection menu Control Panel Click on in the taskbar and select Connections Control Double-click on the...
Page 180: Chapter 10 Custom Connection Configuration
Custom Connection Configuration Creating a New Custom Connection...
Page 181 Custom Connection Configuration Name In the field, enter a descriptive name for the custom con- nection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. Enter Enter the command(s) to run the custom connection in the command to run field.
Page 182: The Common Settings Tab
Custom Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select Control from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Panel Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
Page 183 Custom Connection Configuration Fallback Connection Default: Unspecified This enables you to specify an alternative connection to run if this connection fails to connect. You can select from a list of all the con- Control Panel Con- nection configurations currently defined in the nections window.
Page 184 Custom Connection Configuration Extra environment values Default: Unspecified You can specify environment values by clicking the button: Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Name Value Enter the of the environment variable to set then click Name To edit an environment value, select the name in the Edit field then click the button.
Page 185: Ssh Connection Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual SSH Connection CHAPTER 11 Configuration This chapter describes how to create an SSH (Secure Shell) connection and explains the configuration options available. Creating a New SSH Connection menu Control Panel Click on in the taskbar and select Connections Control Double-click on the...
Page 186: Chapter 11 Ssh Connection Configuration
SSH Connection Configuration Creating a New SSH Connection...
Page 187 SSH Connection Configuration Name In the field, enter a descriptive name for the SSH connec- tion. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. Enter the IP address of the server to connect to using the SSH Address (Secure Shell) protocol in the field.
Page 188 SSH Connection Configuration An icon for the new SSH connection configuration will be Control Panel Connections displayed in the window and on the menu desktop, and it will be listed for selection in the taskbar Connection Manager and the If you need to change the configuration of an SSH connection, dis- Control Panel Connections play the...
Page 189: The Common Settings Tab
SSH Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select Control from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Panel Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
Page 190 SSH Connection Configuration Fallback Connection Default: Unspecified This enables you to specify an alternative connection to run if this connection fails to connect. You can select from a list of all the con- Control Panel Con- nection configurations currently defined in the nections window.
Page 191 SSH Connection Configuration Extra environment values Default: Unspecified You can specify environment values by clicking the button: Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Name Value Enter the of the environment variable to set then click Name To edit an environment value, select the name in the Edit field then click the button.
Page 192 SSH Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab...
Page 193: Telnet Connection Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Telnet Connection CHAPTER 12 Configuration This chapter describes how to create a Telnet connection and explains the configuration options available. Creating a New Telnet Connection menu Control Panel Click on in the taskbar and select Connections Control Double-click on the...
Page 194: Chapter 12 Telnet Connection Configuration
Telnet Connection Configuration Creating a New Telnet Connection...
Page 195 Telnet Connection Configuration Name In the field, enter a descriptive name for the Telnet con- nection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. Enter the name or IP address of the Telnet host to connect to in Address field.
Page 196: The Common Settings Tab
Telnet Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select Control from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Panel Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
Page 197 Telnet Connection Configuration Fallback Connection Default: Unspecified This enables you to specify an alternative connection to run if this connection fails to connect. You can select from a list of all the con- Control Panel Con- nection configurations currently defined in the nections window.
Page 198 Telnet Connection Configuration Extra environment values Default: Unspecified You can specify environment values by clicking the button: Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Name Value Enter the of the environment variable to set then click Name To edit an environment value, select the name in the Edit field then click the button.
Page 199: Xdm Connection Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual XDM Connection CHAPTER 13 Configuration This chapter describes how to create an XDM connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have the XDM client installed.
Page 200: Chapter 13 Xdm Connection Configuration
XDM Connection Configuration Creating a New XDM Connection This section describes the procedure for creating a new XDM connection. menu Control Panel Click on in the taskbar and select Connections Control Double-click on the icon to display the Panel - Connections window.
Page 201 XDM Connection Configuration Creating a New XDM Connection...
Page 202 XDM Connection Configuration Name In the field at the top of the dialog, enter a descriptive name for the new XDM connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. Address Enter the IP address or name of the XDM server in the field.
Page 203: The Common Settings Tab
XDM Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab Connect via Default: Unspecified This specifies the type of network connection to use. You can select Control from a list of network configurations currently defined in the Panel Network Connections window. Note that the connection may need to wait for the network interface to be ready and a valid IP address to be supplied (from DHCP for example) before it can start the connection process.
Page 204 XDM Connection Configuration Fallback Connection Default: Unspecified This enables you to specify an alternative connection to run if this connection fails to connect. You can select from a list of all the con- Control Panel Con- nection configurations currently defined in the nections window.
Page 205 XDM Connection Configuration Extra environment values Default: Unspecified You can specify environment values by clicking the button: Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Name Value Enter the of the environment variable to set then click Name To edit an environment value, select the name in the Edit field then click the button.
Page 206 XDM Connection Configuration The Common Settings Tab...
Page 207: Using The Desktop
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Using The Desktop CHAPTER 14 This chapter describes how to use the desktop to manage your program windows. Introduction The desktop is a graphical user interface in which you can open and manage multiple program windows.
Page 208: Virtual Desktops
Using The Desktop The desktop can be configured to suit your requirements by using menu Desktop settings in the dialog. This is displayed by clicking Control Panel the taskbar and selecting , then double-clicking the Desktop Control Panel - Main icon in the window.
Page 209: Desktop Menus
Using The Desktop Desktop Menus Right-click on Clicking the right mouse button when the pointer is on an unoccu- Desktop pied area of the desktop will display a menu enabling you to quickly add or edit connection settings, or change desktop properties. Add a new connection Selecting will display a sub-menu listing all...
Page 210: The Taskbar
Using The Desktop The Taskbar A taskbar is displayed along the bottom of the desktop by default. The taskbar provides access to various functions and enables you to switch between program windows, dialogs and desktops by clicking buttons. It can also display information such as the current time and system performance.
Page 211: The Menu Button
Using The Desktop Tile Horizontally This will resize all windows that are currently open to the same size so that their width is the same as the desktop and their height allows all windows in their entirety to be displayed from top to bottom, fill- ing the desktop.
Page 212: The Desktop Button
Using The Desktop menu The top of the will list the names of any connections that have been defined. Selecting a connection name in the menu will start that connection. Desktop The Desktop Button Clicking the button will toggle the desktop to the front or back of the display.
Page 213: System Information
Using The Desktop System Information The far right of the taskbar can be used to display information on the state of the system. The system time is displayed by default. The set- Applets Desktop Desktop ting of the options on the tab of the dialog determines the type of information displayed on the taskbar.
Page 214: Window Controls
Using The Desktop mouse. The taskbar will show the width and height of the window and the position of its top left corner in relation to the top left corner of the desktop, in pixels. The right end of the title bar will include one or more buttons that enable you to minimize, maximize or close the window.
Page 215 Using The Desktop Move This will cause the window to move when you move the mouse pointer. To release the window, click the left or right mouse button. Size This will display the size and position of the window in the middle of the taskbar.
Page 216: Window List
Using The Desktop Window List You can quickly change the focus to a particular window using the Window List feature. You can enable this feature by checking the Show window list Desktop Desktop box on the tab of the dialog. Window List When checked, a button will be displayed on the task-...
Page 217: The Control Panel Toolbar
Using The Desktop The Control Panel Toolbar Control Panel window includes a toolbar which may contain the following items depending on display context: Control Panel This will return you to the previous window display. General Settings Displays a menu of connection types for which you can specify settings that will apply to all connections of a particular type.
Page 218 Using The Desktop The Control Panel Toolbar...
Page 219: Display Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Display Configuration CHAPTER 15 This chapter describes how to configure your monitor and the display to suit your requirements. Introduction This chapter describes the various settings offered through the Control Panel that affect the display. Settings are grouped in Display Touchscreen dialogs under the following headings:...
Page 220: Display Settings
Display Configuration Display Settings Display Display dialog is displayed by double-clicking the icon Control Panel - Main in the window. Display dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. The follow- ing sections describe all the options available on each tab.
Page 221: The Display Tab
Display Configuration The Display Tab Resolutions Default: 1024x768 The setting of this option determines how many pixels are used for the width and height of the display. A low resolution setting such as 640x480 will make displayed elements appear larger on the screen, but less refined.
Page 222: The Monitor Tab
Display Configuration Refresh Rate Default: 60 This specifies the speed at which the screen is redrawn. You can select from Auto, 60, 75 or 85 Hz. The Monitor Tab Type This enables you to specify the monitor you are using. The Horizontal Vertical sync frequencies will be adjusted according...
Page 223 Display Configuration Horizontal and Vertical sync frequencies Type When the monitor is set to User defined, these fields enable you to manually specify the horizontal and vertical sync frequencies for your monitor. WARNING: The horizontal and vertical sync frequencies must cor- respond with the frequencies used by your monitor, otherwise the monitor may be damaged.
Page 224: The Power Saving Tab
Display Configuration The Power Saving Enable Power Saving Default: Unchecked When power saving is enabled, the energy saving capabilities of the monitor can be used. You can specify the period of inactivity after which the monitor switches to standby mode, suspend mode, or powers off using the following options.
Page 225 Display Configuration Suspend after Default: 40 minutes When power saving is enabled, this determines the period of inactiv- ity after which the monitor will be in suspended mode. Power off after Default: 60 minutes When power saving is enabled, this determines the period of inactiv- ity after which the monitor will power off.
Page 226: Touchscreen Settings
Display Configuration Touchscreen Settings Touchscreen Touch- dialog is displayed by double-clicking the screen Control Panel - Main icon in the window. Touchscreen support Check this box to enable touch screen support and specify the Controller Type Device settings. Controller Type The controller type can be set to Elographics, Microtouch, TSHARC, or eGalax.
Page 227: Desktop Settings
Display Configuration Desktop Settings Desktop Desktop dialog is displayed by double-clicking the Control Panel - Main icon in the window. Desktop dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. The follow- ing sections describe all the options available on each tab.
Page 228 Display Configuration Background color The background colour of the desktop can be changed by dragging Green Blue Apply slider bars. Click to save the setting. Enable taskbar Default: Checked You can remove the taskbar from the display by unchecking this box.
Page 229 Display Configuration Window list Clicking the item at the bottom of the menu will display the window list in a separate window. You can click on a window title in the list to change the focus to that window. Applets Default: Clock enabled The applet checkboxes allow you to activate or deactivate various informative items that can be displayed on the taskbar.
Page 230 Display Configuration Enable kiosk mode Default: Unchecked Connec- When kiosk mode is enabled, the desktop will display the menu tion Manager but no taskbar, or connection icons. Lock icons Default: Unchecked Selecting this option will make desktop icons static so that they can- not be moved from their current position.
Page 231 Display Configuration Number of virtual desktops Default: 1 NeoLinux supports up to eight virtual desktops, enabling you to hide the current desktop, including any running applications, in order to display another desktop in which more applications can be run. The setting of this option determines how many virtual desktops are available to the user.
Page 232: The Screensaver Tab
Display Configuration The Screensaver Use screen saver Default: Checked Using a screen saver helps to prolong the life of your monitor by switching the display off after a specified period of inactivity. Mode Default: Floating Bitmap When screen saver is enabled, this setting determines whether the screen is completely blank or displays a floating bitmap.
Page 233 Display Configuration Users may set a screen saver password Default: Unchecked When screen saver is enabled, this setting determines whether a user can set a password that must be entered to deactivate the screen saver once it is activated. Selecting this option will add an additional menu System Tools item to the...
Page 234: The Access Control List Tab
Display Configuration The Access Control List Tab This tab enables you to specify the hosts that can access the X server of the thin client, allowing them to send their display to the thin cli- ent screen. Note that the network settings must be correct. Enable Access Control Default: Checked Control List...
Page 235 Display Configuration Entering a host name or IP address then clicking will cause that Control List host to be listed in the field. Control List To edit a host entry, select it in the field then Edit click the button. Control List To delete a host entry, select it in the field...
Page 236: The Fontserver Tab
Display Configuration The Fontserver Tab This tab enables you to specify the fontservers that can be accessed by the thin client. To specify a font server, click the button: Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Font server Port Enter the name or IP address of the , specify the number, then click...
Page 237 Display Configuration To edit a font server entry, select it in the list then click the Edit button. To delete a font server entry, select it in the list then click Delete button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking Prepend fontservers Default: Unchecked...
Page 238: The Shadowing Tab
Display Configuration The Shadowing Tab Shadowing is a feature that enables an administrator to remotely view and interact with your thin client using a VNC client. The set- tings on this tab determine the level of control the user has over a remote shadowing request.
Page 239 Display Configuration require user confirmation. The user will be warned by a message box when the thin client is being shadowed. User may not abort shadowing request Default: Unchecked This determines whether the user can abort a shadowing request by using the end shadowing keyboard shortcut.
Page 240: The X Resources Tab
Display Configuration The X Resources This tab enables you to specify X-server variables. To specify an X resource, click the button: Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Resource Value Enter the and the , then click . The X resource details will be displayed in the list box.
Page 241 Display Configuration To edit an X resource entry, select it in the list then click Edit button. To delete an X resource entry, select it in the list then Delete click the button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by clicking Desktop Settings...
Page 242 Display Configuration Desktop Settings...
Page 243: Mouse Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Mouse Configuration CHAPTER 16 This chapter describes how to configure a mouse to suit your requirements. Introduction You can configure your mouse using settings specified in the Mouse Control Panel dialog, which is displayed from the .
Page 244: Mouse Settings Dialog
Mouse Configuration Mouse Settings Dialog Protocol Default: Microsoft Intelli Mouse PS/2 This enables you to specify the protocol used by your mouse. Emulate three buttons Default: Unchecked This enables a two button mouse to emulate a three button mouse. The third button is emulated by clicking the left and right mouse but- tons simultaneously.
Page 245 Mouse Configuration Lefthand mouse Default: Unchecked You can switch the function of the left and right mouse buttons for a lefthanded user by checking this option. Acceleration The acceleration setting determines the distance the mouse pointer travels on the display depending on how fast you move the mouse. Choosing a high acceleration setting will cause the mouse pointer to travel further over the display when you quickly move the mouse (even over a short distance) than if you moved the mouse slowly.
Page 246 Mouse Configuration Mouse Settings Dialog...
Page 247: Touchpad Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Touchpad CHAPTER 17 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure a touchpad to suit your requirements. Introduction If your thin client uses a touchpad, you can adjust its sensitivity and the speed at which the pointer moves across the display using set- Touchpad tings specified in the dialog.
Page 248: Chapter 17 Touchpad Configuration
Touchpad Configuration Touchpad Dialog Settings Enable Synaptics Driver Default: Unchecked Checking this box will enable the Synaptics touchpad driver and allow you to configure settings using the following options. Tap and drag Default: Checked When this option is checked, tapping an item twice and keeping your finger on the touchpad on the second tap will enable you to move the item by dragging your finger across the touchpad.
Page 249 Touchpad Configuration Tap to click Default: Checked When this option is checked, tapping the touchpad will perform a primary click. If you disable this option, a primary click can only be performed by pressing a button. Acceleration Default: 15 This slider enables you to specify how quickly the pointer reaches its maximum speed when you drag a finger across the touchpad.
Page 250 Touchpad Configuration Touchpad Dialog Settings...
Page 251: Keyboard Configuration
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Keyboard CHAPTER 18 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the keyboard to suit your requirements. Introduction Key- You can configure the keyboard using settings specified in the board Control Panel dialog, which is displayed from the .
Page 252: Chapter 18 Keyboard Configuration
Keyboard Configuration General Keyboard Settings Language Default: US English Specifies the nationality of the keyboard being used. It is important that this option is set correctly otherwise the characters displayed may not match the legends on the typed keys. Model Default: PC 105 Keyboard Specifies the type of keyboard being used, as determined by the number of keys.
Page 253 Keyboard Configuration Enable NumLock on Boot Default: Unchecked When this option is selected, Num Lock will be activated automati- cally when the thin client boots. (Num Lock is disabled by default to avoid synchronization issues when connecting to some servers.) Disable dead keys Default: Checked The setting of this option determines whether dead keys are enabled...
Page 254: Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Configuration Keyboard Shortcuts This tab enables you to define keyboard shortcuts for quickly accessing various features. The list box displays the currently defined keyboard shutcuts. Each shortcut definition appears on a separate line and shows the key combination and the action it takes. The check box at the beginning of each shortcut line allows you to enable or disable the shortcut.
Page 255 Keyboard Configuration Add a new element dialog will be displayed. Choose... Key Combination Click the button next to the field to display the following dialog. Press the actual key combination you want to use as the shortcut on the keyboard. The names of the keys pressed will be Key Combination displayed in the field separated by + (plus)
Page 256 Keyboard Configuration Type To enter your own definition, select Custom in the list box Command then enter the definition in the field. Click when you have finished. A list of all the keys that have been defined as keyboard short- cuts will be displayed in the list box in the centre of the dialog tab.
Page 257: Printing Using Lpd Or Thinprint
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Printing Using CHAPTER 19 LPD or ThinPrint This chapter describes how to configure your thin client for print- ing using LPD or ThinPrint (if included). Introduction This chapter describes the various settings offered through the Control Panel that affect printing.
Page 258: Line Printer Settings
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint Line Printer Settings NeoLinux provides a built-in LPD-LPR print server capability which is enabled by default. You can specify line printer settings Printers using the dialog, which is displayed by double-clicking the Printers Control Panel icon in the Printers dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which...
Page 259: The General Tab
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint The General Tab Simulate byte counting Simulate byte counting (for remote printer) Default: Checked This setting determines how the size of a print job is reported to the print server. When simulate byte counting is enabled, a random byte size is sent to the print server.
Page 260 Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint Enable spooling (local printers only) Default: Unchecked Selecting this option will enable print data sent to local printers to be Spooling retries Spooling timeout spooled. The settings on this tab will also take effect. Spooling retries Default: 30 When spooling is enabled for local printers, this setting determines how many attempts are made to send print data to the printer if the...
Page 261: The Queues Tab
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint The Queues Tab Enable The options on this tab allow you to or disable line printer ports, and specify names for the print queues. Custom printcap options field enables you to specify options and values defined by the printer capability database to control the printing and spooling of print jobs.
Page 262: The Remote Lpr Tab
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint The Remote lpr Tab Remote LPR enables you print locally from the client to a remote LPR print queue. This could be a Windows or Linux server, or a print server, for example. You should use this option when you want to print out of a browser or terminal emulation connection.
Page 263 Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint Local queue name Enter the from which print data will be redi- Remote host Remote rected, the host name or IP address of the , the queue name (usually lp) where the print data is to be sent, and any Printcap options Windows printer name .
Page 264: Thinprint Settings
Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint ThinPrint Settings Note: Not all versions of NeoLinux include ThinPrint. ThinPrint allows you to compress print jobs, enabling you to avoid bandwidth problems that may occur, for example, when the client is connected to the server via WAN lines, or via the Internet. Note: ThinPrint is a commercial product that needs to be installed in its commercial version on the server as well.
Page 265 Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint Enable ThinPrint Default: Checked Check this box to enable the ThinPrint Client. Line printer on * port Default: Parallel Port selected: name com1, class com1 These options enable you to specify the ports to which your printers Name controlled by ThinPrint are connected.
Page 266 Printing Using LPD or ThinPrint ThinPrint Settings...
Page 267: Storage Devices
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Storage Devices CHAPTER 20 This chapter describes how to configure your thin client to use external USB storage devices. Introduction You can connect a variety of external USB storage devices to your NeoLinux thin client, such as CD-ROM drives, floppy drives, USB sticks and zip drives.
Page 268 Storage Devices Double-clicking on one of the storage device icons will display a dialog similar to the following. Some storage devices may not sup- port all the options described below. Enable Default: Checked This allows you to enable or disable the storage device. Storage Device Configuration...
Page 269 Storage Devices Read Only Default: Unchecked Checking this box will prevent the storage device from being written to, making it read only. Extra mount options This field allows you to specify any additional options required by the storage device in order for it to be mounted by your thin client. Storage Device Configuration...
Page 270 Storage Devices Storage Device Configuration...
Page 271: Port Mapping
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Port Mapping CHAPTER 21 This chapter describes how to directly access serial and parallel devices via IP using the port mapping facilities. Introduction You can directly access serial and parallel devices via IP using the port mapping facilities provided by NeoLinux.
Page 272 Port Mapping Double-click on a port icon to display a dialog enabling you to configure it. Displaying the Port Settings Dialog...
Page 273: Com Port Settings
Port Mapping COM Port Settings Clicking on one of the port icons will display a dialog. Enable com# port mapping Default: Unchecked Checking this box will enable you to directly map the COM port. TCP port Idle timeout Port type options will become avail- able for you to specify the mapping configuration.
Page 274 Port Mapping Idle timeout When COM port mapping is enabled, this specifies the period of inactivity before the port is automatically shut down. Port type This specifies the port type as Raw or Telnet. You should select Raw for devices that receive data directly, such as printers. Telnet should be selected for devices that interact with the user, such as hosts.
Page 275 Port Mapping Stopbits Default: 1 Stopbit This specifies the number of stop bits sent for each character that is transmitted. Databits Default: 8 Databits This specifies the number of data bits sent for each character that is transmitted. Flow Control Default: RTS/CTS The two check boxes enable you to specify the type of flow control used by the port to communicate readiness to transmit or receive...
Page 276: Lpt1 Port Settings
Port Mapping LPT1 Port Settings LPT1 LPT1 Clicking on the port icon will display the dialog. Enable lpt1 port mapping Default: Unchecked Checking this box will enable you to directly map the LPT1 port. TCP port Idle timeout options will become available for you to specify the mapping configuration.
Page 277: Usb Serial Port Settings
Port Mapping USB Serial Port Settings USB Serial USB Serial Clicking on the port icon will display a dialog. Enable usb serial port mapping Default: Unchecked Checking this box will enable you to directly map the USB serial TCP port Idle timeout port.
Page 278 Port Mapping USB Serial Port Settings...
Page 279: Managing Certificates
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Managing CHAPTER 22 Certificates This chapter describes the certificates management facility. Introduction Certificates dialog enables you to manage certificates that may be required to use some trusted and secure connections. Currently only ICA client certificates for connecting to a Citrix server are supported.
Page 280: Chapter 22 Managing Certificates
Managing Certificates The Certificates Dialog name field lists the names of certificates that are currently in use. To add a certificate, click the the button: Add a new element dialog will be displayed. The Certificates Dialog...
Page 281 Managing Certificates Name Enter the name of the certificate in the field. Type can currently only be set to Certificate Authority. Data In the field, enter the certificate data in base64 format (a text format). This can be achieved using an ICA connection by opening the Citrix Certificate that has been saved in base64 Notepad format in a text editor (e.g.
Page 282 Managing Certificates The Certificates Dialog...
Page 283: Accessories
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Accessories CHAPTER 23 This chapter describes the accessories available to help you in your work. Comment Window Comment window is a basic text window that enables you to enter and temporarily store text. menu Comment To display the window, click on in the taskbar and...
Page 284: Command Prompt
Accessories Command Prompt You can display a VT102 terminal emulator window in order to enter system commands directly. The command prompt can be displayed either by pressing the keys System Ctrl + Alt + X (default keyboard shortcut), or by selecting menu Tools Command Prompt...
Page 285: Ssh Connection
Accessories Command Prompt Control or by double-clicking the icon in the Panel In each case the administrator password must be supplied before you can continue. Security Note: A password has to be set using the dialog displayed Control Panel from the .
Page 286 Accessories Command Prompt...
Page 287: Updating Your Thin Client Software
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Updating Your Thin CHAPTER 24 Client Software This chapter describes how to update the software installed in your thin client. Introduction The software installed in your thin client can be managed and updated from a remote server using Neoware’s ezRemote Man- ager.
Page 288: Chapter 24 Updating Your Thin Client Software
Updating Your Thin Client Software Software Update You can update the features supported by your thin client by per- forming a software update from the thin client itself. To do this, menu System Tools Software Update either select > from the Software Update Control Panel or double-click the...
Page 289 Updating Your Thin Client Software Enter the address of the software update file in the field, then click Software Update...
Page 290 Updating Your Thin Client Software Software Update...
Page 291: System Information
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual System Information CHAPTER 25 This chapter describes how to display information about your system and how to test network performance. Displaying System Information You can display information about your thin client and its system software either by pressing the keys Ctrl + Alt + i (default key- System Tools System Info board shortcut), or by selecting...
Page 292: General System Information
System Information General System Information General System Info tab of the dialog provides information about the operating system version, CPU, system name, vendor and serial number. It also shows the amount of Flash memory and RAM installed in your thin client and how much is used. General System Information...
Page 293: Network Configuration Information
System Information Network Configuration Information Network System Info tab of the dialog displays information about your thin client’s network configuration. The MAC address is also displayed here. Network Configuration Information...
Page 294: Testing Your Network
System Information Testing Your Network Net Tools System Info tab of the dialog enables you to perform various operations to test your network and discover IP addresses or hostnames. The basic procedure is to select the tool you want to use, specify any required settings, specify the host (hostname or IP address) to which Start Process it is to apply, then click the...
Page 295: The Dns Lookup Tool
System Information Interval setting determines the interval between each ping. Adaptive Ping Selecting will cause the inter-packet interval to adapt to the round-trip time. Display user-to-user latency Selecting will cause the full user-to- user latency to be displayed. Normally ping displays the network round-trip time, which can be different due to DNS failures.
Page 296 System Information Set source IP you want to use a different source machine, check the box and specify its IP address. Testing Your Network...
Page 297: The Registry Editor
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual The Registry Editor CHAPTER 26 This chapter describes how to use the Registry Editor to configure your thin client. Introduction The Registry is a database used by NeoLinux to store configuration information. Some of the information in this database can be set Control Panel using the , which provides a graphical interface suit-...
Page 298 The Registry Editor The administrator password must be supplied before you can continue. Security Note: A password has to be set using the dialog displayed Control Panel from the . Refer to the section “Security” on page 20 for details. Displaying the Registry Editor...
Page 299: The Registry Editor Window
The Registry Editor The Registry Editor Window Registry Editor window is divided into two main panels. The left panel enables you to display and select settings (keys) from the Registry. The right panel enables you to modify a selected key. The Registry listing in the left panel is divided into two tabs.
Page 300: Modifying A Registry Key
The Registry Editor Modifying a Registry Key To modify a Registry key, select it in the tree view so that its details Key description are displayed in the fields on the right. Value field enables you to change the value currently assigned RegExp to the key.
Page 301: Index
NeoLinux Thin Client User Manual Index access control list cable connections accessories CD-ROM drive command prompt certificates Comment window adding new administration base64 format network testing deleting Software Update dialog editing System Information dialog type administrator password Certificates dialog reset description application displaying...
Page 302 Index password Delete SSH connection Disconnect Comment window Edit connecting General Settings bar code scanner console mode keyboard Control Panel modem Certificates monitor Command Prompt mouse Comment network cable Connections peripheral devices Date and Time power cable Desktop serial devices Display connection displaying...
Page 303 Index creating a new connection kiosk mode Custom connection lock icons Edit new connection dialog menu Command tab Neoware logo Common Settings tab resolution editing a connection configuration screen saver enable/disable Date and Time dialog settings debug mode system information 28, 35, 277 default settings TeemTalk...
Page 304 Index Network tab changing setup settings configuring editing a connection configuration connecting General settings dialog dead keys General tab dialog settings Javascript tab display navigation Printer tab language Proxy tab menu item selection Security tab model Tabbed browsing tab NumLock introduction repeat delay new connection...
Page 305 Index settings switch left & right button functions threshold Mouse dialog MAC address displaying managing your thin client updating software mapping ports NeoLinux LPT1 introduction parallel Net Tools network maximize window cable connection memory usage configuration 12, 37 menu DHCP connection selection displaying 22, 28...
Page 306 Index NeoLinux TeemTalk thin client ThinPrint user manual printer configuration Printers dialog General tab parallel port Queues tab mapping Remote lpr tab password reset screen saver 25, 219 RAM usage setting RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) shadowing Edit new connection dialog peripheral devices Common Settings tab connecting...
Page 307 Index mapping configuration server backup disable TeemTalk client read only server location support Neoware web site setting up the thin client request technical shadowing Synaptics touchpad driver disabling System Info dialog enabling General tab password Net Tools tab settings Network tab shortcut keys system information 35, 277...
Page 308 Index Color tab tooltips touchpad Common Settings tab acceleration Display tab driver Emulation tab enable General tab sensitivity Keyboard Macros tab settings Network tab speed editing a connection configuration tap & drag General settings dialog tap to click Color tab Touchpad dialog General tab displaying...
Page 309 Index maximize title bar minimize using button Wlan "On-board Wifi" dialog DHCP Options tab keyboard shortcut Network tab minimize all Security tab keyboard shortcut Wireless tab next keyboard shortcut previous X resources keyboard shortcut Window Control menu 198, 200 Edit new connection dialog windows Common Settings tab Control menu...
Page 310 Index...

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

CHAPTER 2 Setting up Your Neoware Thin Client

CHAPTER 3 Getting Started

CHAPTER 4 Network Configuration

CHAPTER 5 ICA Connection Configuration

CHAPTER 6 RDP Connection Configuration

CHAPTER 7 Teemtalk Connection Configuration

CHAPTER 8 Firefox Connection Configuration

CHAPTER 9 Pnagent Connection Configuration

CHAPTER 10 Custom Connection Configuration

CHAPTER 11 SSH Connection Configuration

CHAPTER 12 Telnet Connection Configuration

CHAPTER 13 XDM Connection Configuration

CHAPTER 14 Using the Desktop

CHAPTER 15 Display Configuration

CHAPTER 16 Mouse Configuration

CHAPTER 17 Touchpad Configuration

CHAPTER 18 Keyboard Configuration

CHAPTER 19 Printing Using LPD or Thinprint

CHAPTER 20 Storage Devices

CHAPTER 21 Port Mapping

CHAPTER 22 Managing Certificates

CHAPTER 23 Accessories

CHAPTER 24 Updating Your Thin Client Software

CHAPTER 25 System Information

CHAPTER 26 The Registry Editor

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