Gateway L110 User Manual

OfficeStation󳟗(L110) User’s Guide

Fast Ethernet Version

One PC + OfficeStation solution = 10 happy users.

Safety Instructions

The following instructions pertain to the risk of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. Please read all of these instructions carefully.

1. Save these instructions for later use.

2. Follow all of the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in this manual.

3. Do not use this system on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

4. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back have been provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of your computer, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Don't use this product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

5. Never push objects of any kind into the system through the cabinet openings. Objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

6. This computer should only be connected to the adapter included with your system. If you want to use other adapter, consult your dealer.

7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where people can walk or trip on the cord.

8. Unplug your system from the main electrical power outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

9. Do not use this system near water.

10. To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to plug the power cord into the system before plugging it into the wall socket.

11. For protection of your system and other devices during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the

computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable from system. This will prevent damage to the system and other devices due to lighting and power line surges.

Safety Instructions

Maintenance

If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive repair.

Unplug this product from the main power outlet and call for service under any of the following conditions :

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If the power cord or plug is damage or frayed .

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If the product has been exposed to rain, or water, or other liquids.

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If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.

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If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service.

Before You Read

Trademarks

NComputing, NComputing Co., Ltd. the NComputing logo, and other NComputing trademarks are the property of NComputing Co., Ltd. and may be registered in the United States and/or other countries.

OfficeStation, EXPANION, WoIP and UTMA are trademarks or registered trademarks of NComputing Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries.

Microsoft, Windows, and the Microsoft logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, the Intel logo, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product names, logos, designs, or titles mentioned within this manual may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Disclaimer

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Second Edition : Oct. 2005

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Notice

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Registration process may vary depending on your model.

Notice

How to register your S/W Serial Number(s) and S/W Activation Key(s)

You will be required to register the S/W Serial Number(s) and S/W Activation Key(s) for your OfficeStation unit(s) either via the Internet or through out offline methods mentioned during setup.

If you eventually need to change the Host PC (or the hard drive within the original Host PC) after you have completed the registration process, the registered S/W Serial Number(s) and S/W Activation Key(s) should be unregistered prior to the change.

You will only be able to register the S/W Serial Number(s) and S/W Activation Key(s) 3 times if the S/W Serial Number(s) and S/W Activation Key(s) were not unregistered from the original Host PC.

(For more details, please refer to 2-30 "NCT-2000-XP Internet Registration" in the manual)

※ For the OfficeStation to operate properly, please make sure to check for software updates frequently.

For more details about the software updates, please refer to the manual.

(There is a possibility that a patch from Microsoft can interfere with our product. If a patch causes problems with our software, we should have an update within a few days of the patch release)

※ For us to provide better technical support, please input the correct information on the Internet registration form.

(We are not responsible for any incorrect information regarding the Internet registration)

How to Use OfficeStation

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To connect the OfficeStation terminal directly to a Host PC, use a crossover LAN cable or Direct LAN cable using the crossover adapter. If you don't use a switch hub or router to connect the OfficeStation, terminal, an additional LAN adapter is required and you must use a crossover LAN cable or a Direct LAN cable attached to the crossover adapter.

In order to access the internet through the OfficeStation terminal, you will need to go to the "Network Setup Wizard". Click “Start”, click “Control Panel”, double click the “Network Connections” icon, and then click "Set up a home or small office network".

How to Use OfficeStation󳟗(L110)

For more information about installation and settings, see contents of the user’s guide.

Install OfficeStation. (Connect the peripheral devices to the OfficeStation terminal)

Install the software on the Host PC.

Setup the network configuration of the Host PC. (If you are using the Internet)

Press the OfficeStation power button and set the configuration of the OfficeStation.

Your are now ready to start using your OfficeStation terminal.

Unpacking the Box

Remove all the items from the box and make sure that the box includes the following items.

Unpacking the Box

OfficeStation(L110) System

User's Guide

(Optional)

AC Power Adapter

Software Installation CD

Direct LAN (CAT5 LAN) Cable

(Optional)

AC Power Adapter + AC Power Cable

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Depending on the model, your OfficeStation’s components may look slightly different as those pictured.

CONTENTS

System Introductions

Introductions

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Overview

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Connecting Peripheral Devices

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Software Installation and Operation

Installing the Software

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Setting up Network Configurations

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Using the Software

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OfficeStation󳟗(L110) Console Management

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FAQ

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Chapter 1

Chapter 2

APPENDIX

Introductions

Overview

Connecting Peripheral Devices

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System Introductions

Introductions

What is OfficeStation󳟗(L110)?

OfficeStation is an unique networking device using WoIP(Windows over IP) based on networking standards. You can share the resources of the

Host PC system by connecting OfficeStation terminal(s) to it, thus giving you the benefit of having several networked PCs. You can connect

one or more OfficeStation terminals to one Host PC directly using a LAN adapter and cable or via network using a hub/router.

Features

● Convenient Installation.

● Using the OfficeStation terminal replaces a traditional desktop PC at 1/5 the cost.

● You can connect the OfficeStation terminal to a Host PC in a local or remote area via network (TCP/IP) in order to access all resources of

that Host PC.

● You can connect one or more OfficeStation terminals to a single Host PC.

● No maintenance required for OfficeStation, only Host PC.

▶ Depending on the performance of the Host PC, an application's compatibility and operating speed can vary. Refer to our web site for more information.

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System Introductions

Operates as a Host PC or terminal server.

Windows

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2000 Professional or

Windows

󳟗

XP Home Edition/Professional or

Windows

󳟗

2000 Server or

Windows

󳟗

Server 2003 (Standard Edition/Enterprise Edition)

10 OfficeStations

Host PC

User

OfficeStation󳟗(L110) Conceptual Diagram

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System Introductions

System Requirements

● To connect one OfficeStation terminal to a single Host PC, the following system requirement is needed of the Host PC :

Intel

Pentium®4 1.3 GHz processor with at least 256 MB RAM or higher.

● To connect two to three OfficeStation terminal(s) to a single Host PC, the following system requirement is needed of the Host PC :

Intel

Pentium®4 2.4 GHz processor with Hyper - Threading technology with at least 512 MB RAM or higher.

● To connect four to seven OfficeStation terminal(s) to a single Host PC, the following system requirement is needed of the Host PC :

Intel

Pentium®4 3.0 GHz processor with Hyper - Threading technology with at least 1024 MB RAM or higher.

● To connect eight to ten OfficeStation terminal(s) to a single Host PC, the following system requirement is needed of the Host PC :

Intel

Pentium®4 3.2 GHz processor with Hyper - Threading technology with at least 2048 MB RAM or higher.

Host PC

● Windows®XP Home Edition : 10 units

● Windows

XP Professional : 10 units

● Windows

2000 Professional : 10 units

● Windows

2000 Server : 30 units

● Windows

Server 2003 (Standard Edition / Enterprise Edition) : 30 units

OS (Operating System) and To connect to maximum OfficeStation terminal(s)

▶ Do not use a notebook PC as a Host PC. Using notebook PC causes power management or memory problem, as it is using the battery

and different technology with desktop PC.

▶ We recommend the 60 GB and 7200rpm or higher hard disk drive.

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System Introductions

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System Introductions

Overview

Front

Lights up when the system is on.

Power Indicators

Blinks when OfficeStation communicates with Host PC.

LAN Operation Indicator

Lights up when OfficeStation configuration is ready communicate with Host PC.

Ready Indicator

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System Introductions

Rear

Connection for AC power adapter.

Power Inlet(DC-IN) Jack

Turns On/Off the system.

Power Switch

Connection for speakers or headphone.

Speaker/Headphone Jack

To connect OfficeStation to the Host PC, plug the network cable into the Host PC.

LAN (RJ45) Port

Connection for a PS/2 keyboard.

PS/2 Keyboard Port

Connection for a PS/2 type mouse.

PS/2 Mouse Port

Connection for an external monitor.

VGA Monitor Port

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System Introductions

Connecting Peripheral Devices

To connect the peripheral devices to OfficeStation, refer to the following. (The peripheral devices are optional)

Connect Ehternet Cable

Connecting the Peripheral Device

Connect Power Cord

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System Introductions

Connecting OfficeStation󳟗(L110) with Host PC

Hub or Router(optional)

Host PC (Optional)

User

Host PC (optional)

Cross Cable

Direct LAN Cable

User 1 User 2 User 3

(supports over 100 Mbit switching)

Connecting via Network Hub or Router

Direct Connecting

Installing the Software

Setting up Network Configurations

Using the Software

OfficeStation

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(L110) Console Management

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Software Installation and Operation

Installing the Software

Before you install the software, please check the connection of the OfficeStation terminal with the Host PC.

Refer to the following steps :

Turn on the Host PC and insert the Software Installation CD into the

CD drive after after your computer boots up.

Installing NCT-2000-XP

The installation program will start automatically. When the installation

screen appears, click “Install Main Program”.

When starting the installation of our software, the “Preparing to install...” message appears as shown on the left. This means

that the program is checking the server has the latest version. Message similar to the one shown in the middle will appear if your

internet is not connected. If you have internet connectivity and Windows

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XP Service pack 2 is installed, a message similar to

the one shown on the right will appear. Click the “Ask Me Later”.

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Software Installation and Operation

If the server has the latest version, You will be asked if you want to install the latest version as shown on the left.

Click “Yes” if you want to install, or click “No” if you want to install the version on the CD.

The new version will be downloaded as shown on the right when installing. (It is recommended to select “Yes” to

install the latest version. Download may take some time depending on the internet speed)

The installation program will start automatically. When the installation

wizard screen appears, click “Next”.

Please make sure to DISABLE or UNINSTALL any Anti-Virus or Firewall

software that may be running in the background. Security software of this

type has been tested and known to interfere with the installation and

operation of our product. Click “Next”.

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Software Installation and Operation

When the NCT-2000-XP-Terms of use window appears, check "I agree" and

click "Next". If you do not want to agree to the license, click "Cancel" to

finish the process. If you want to print in out, please click the “ Print”.

Read the contents of the readme file and click "Next". If you want to print

in out, please click the “ Print”.

Once the license agreement window appears, check "I agree" and click

"Next". If you do not agree with the license agreement, click "Cancel" to

finish the process.

If you want to print in out, please click the “Print” .

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Software Installation and Operation

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Administrator Password : If you logon by using this password, you can control the Network Administrator Console.

You should remember the "Administrator Password". If not, you can't execute the program add/delete and management setting.

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Network Control Console : A manager's program to manage local user groups, which can manage computers and OfficeStations connected when many

computers are used. When this item is selected and installed, it can be confirmed that “Software Settings (LAN)” item is installed

in NCT-2000-XP console after installation of NCT-2000-XP.

Select the installation default folder and click "Next". The “Program Files”

is the default installation folder.

If the screen same as the one shown on the right appears, select the item

that you want to install after confirming the following reference and click

the “Next”.

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Software Installation and Operation

After collecting of Help Information, program files will be copied to the hard disk drive.

Click "Next".

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Software Installation and Operation

Click "Start", click "All Programs", click “NCT-2000-XP”, and then click

“Uninstall NCT-2000-XP”.

(For cancellation of S/W serial key registration, please refer to "NCT-2000-XP

internet registration" on section 2-32 in user's guide)

Uninstalling Software

To uninstall the software, follow these steps :

When the program installation is completed, the message screen for user adding will be appeared.(Refer to the screen) For

more details, please refer to "Create a new account" of operating system. When the user adding is completed you will be

asked to restart the system(Refer to the below screen). After checking "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" and click

"Restart" to reboot your computer.

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Software Installation and Operation

Click “Next”.

Instruction message similar to the one shown in the figure appears if a serial number

is registered. If a serial number is to be unregistered, click “unregister now”.

Refer to “NCT-2000-XP Internet Registration” when unregistering. If you want to

delete instead of unregister serial number, click item that says “Continue the uninstall

program with register serial numbers. Registered serial numbers will be still valid only

in this system in future”. When this item is selected and the serial number is deleted,

you can install NCT-2000-XP next time without inputting serial number. However, you

should be careful since this information disappears when hard disk is formatted.

When NCT-2000-XP remove wizard window appears, click "Next". (If you set the

Administrator Password, type the password and click "Next")

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Software Installation and Operation

NCT-2000-XP is being deleted.

After the programs have been removed from your computer, check “Yes,

I want to restart my Computer now” and click "Restart" to reboot your

computer.

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Software Installation and Operation

Setting up Network Configurations

If your computer is using Windows󳟗2000 or XP or 2000 Server or Server 2003 and has a network adapter, you have to configure the

network to connect with any OfficeStation terminal(s). To configure your computer's network configurations, please refer to the following :

Connecting to the Network by Using a Cable/DSL Router (Support 100 Mbit Switching and DHCP Function)

If you use a Cable/DSL router, you can use dynamic IP addresses. (To use dynamic IP addresses, the router must support DHCP or a dynamic IP

address allocation function) If you want to use static IP addresses when using a Cable/DSL router, refer to “Connecting by Using a switch”.

󳟵 Click "Start" and click "Control Panel". (In Windows

󳟗

2000, click "Start", click “Settings”, and then click “Control Panel”)

󳟶 Click “Network and Internet Connections”, and then click “Network Connections”. (In Windows

󳟗

2000, double click “Network and

Dial-up Connections”)

<Windows󳟗XP> <Windows󳟗2000>

󳟸 Click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click the

“Properties”. (In Windows 2000, click “Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties”)

󳟷 Right click on the LAN adapter icon and select “Properties”. (In Windows

󳟗

2000, right click on the LAN adapter icon and select

“Properties”)

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