IBM NetVista N2200w Reference Manual
NetVista
™
NetVista N2200w, Thin Client
for Windows-based Terminal Standard 1.5
Reference September 2001
ServicePack3.0
To view or print the latest update, go to http://www.ibm.com/nc/pubs
SA23-2818-01
NetVista
™
NetVista N2200w, Thin Client
for Windows-based Terminal Standard 1.5
Reference September 2001
ServicePack3.0
To view or print the latest update, go to http://www.ibm.com/nc/pubs
SA23-2818-01
Note
Before using this information and the product that it supports, be sure to read “Safety notices” on page v and “Notices” on
page 77.
Fifth Edition (September 2001)
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with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety notices ............v
Danger notices .............v
Caution notices .............vi
Handling static-sensitive devices .......vi
About this book...........vii
Who should read this book .........vii
Information on the Internet .........vii
Related information ...........vii
Summary of changes ...........viii
How to send your comments ........ix
Understanding your IBM NetVista
N2200w, thin client for Windows-based
Terminal Standard 1.5.........1
Thin client software ............1
Learning about the hardware .....3
Standard hardware ............3
Hardware connectors ...........3
Communication hardware ..........3
Monitor specifications ...........4
Power consumption ............4
Upgrading hardware features.........4
Setting up your hardware .......5
Startup sequence ..........7
Creating a registry update file ........29
Installing the exported configuration to multiple
thin clients ..............30
Updating with RDP auto-login ........32
Working with the Terminal Connection
Manager ..............33
Web Connection .............33
Configuring the browser window ......33
Connecting to a terminal server .......34
Disconnecting from a terminal server ......34
Managing terminal server connections .....34
Editing a terminal server connection ......34
Editing an ICA connection ........35
Editing an RDP connection ........35
Editing a TEC connection.........36
Setting a startup terminal server connection . . . 38
Deleting a terminal server connection......38
Printing from your thin client .....39
Printing to a network printer ........39
ICA and RDP sessions..........39
TEC sessions .............39
Web sessions .............40
Printing to a local printer ..........40
ICA session .............40
RDP session (Windows 2000 only) ......41
TEC session .............41
Web session .............41
Configuring your thin client ......9
Using the WBT Setup Wizard.........9
Setting the terminal properties ........11
Working with the terminal property tabs ....11
General tab .............11
Input tab ..............12
Display tab .............12
Networktab.............13
Webtab ..............13
Printers tab .............14
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System tab..............15
Modem tab .............15
Update tab .............17
Security tab .............18
User Accounts tab ...........19
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Export tab ..............21
Creating a Terminal Server Connection .....21
Creating an ICA connection ........22
Creating an RDP connection........23
Creating a TEC connection ........23
Updating your software .......43
Setting up your update server ........43
Using the Update Designer .........43
Downloading the software update.......44
Running the CE Updater Locally .......44
Automatic software update ........45
Manual software update .........46
Running the CE Updater remotely.......47
Managing your thin client remotely ......47
Resolving hardware problems.....49
Verifying hardware problems ........49
Visible hardware failure ..........50
Audio beep sequences...........52
LED indications .............53
Error codes and text messages ........55
Appendix A. Replacing hardware parts 59
Replacing the logic unit ..........59
Ordering replacement parts .........59
Returning hardware parts .........61
Configuring multiple thin clients....27
Setting up your configuration server ......27
Exporting the base terminal configuration ....27
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Appendix B. Windows server
requirements ............63
Appendix C. Upgrading memory....65
Appendix D. CompactFlash card....67
Appendix E. Recovering the boot block
image ...............69
Appendix F. Monitor specifications . . 73
Appendix G. Connector pin information 75
Notices ..............77
Environmental Design ...........78
Product Recycling and Disposal .......78
Trademarks ..............79
Electronic Emission Notices .........79
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Statement ..............79
Glossary of abbreviations ......81
Index ...............83
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Safety notices
Danger notices
Safety notices contain information that is related to using the IBM®NetVista
N2200w in a safe manner. These notices can be in the form of a danger, caution, or
attention notice.
The following danger notices call attention to situations that are potentially lethal
or extremely hazardous. These notices pertain throughout this book.
DANGER
To prevent a possible electrical shock during an electrical storm, do not
connect or disconnect cables or station protectors for communications lines,
display stations, printers, or telephones. (RSFTD003)
DANGER
To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching two surfaces with
different electrical grounds, use one hand, when possible, to connect or
disconnect signal cables. (RSFTD004)
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage
on metal parts of the system or the products that attach to the system. It is the
customer’s responsibility to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent an electrical shock. (RSFTD201)
DANGER
To prevent a possible electrical shock when installing the system, ensure that
the power cords for all devices are unplugged before installing signal cables.
(RSFTD202)
DANGER
To prevent a possible electrical shock when adding the device to a system,
disconnect all power cords, if possible, from the existing system before
connecting the signal cable to that device. (RSFTD205)
DANGER
To prevent a possible electrical shock, disconnect the power cord from the
electrical outlet before opening the unit. (RSFTD215)
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DANGER
To reduce the risk of electrical shock use only AC power sources approved by
IBM. (RSFTD216)
Caution notices
A caution notice applies to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people
because of some existing condition.
Handling static-sensitive devices
When you handle components, take these precautions to avoid static electricity
damage:
v Do not open static-protective packages until you are ready to install their
contents.
v Limit your movements to avoid static electricity build-up around you.
v Handle components carefully, and never touch exposed circuitry.
v Prevent others from touching components.
v Place components on static-protective packages while performing hardware
removal and installation procedures.
v Do not place components on metal surfaces.
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About this book
NetVista N2200w Windows-based Terminal Standard 1.5 Reference Service Pack 3.0
(SA23-2818) provides information for the Type 8363 (Model Wxx) IBM NetVista
N2200w, Thin Client for Windows-based Terminal Standard 1.5 (5648-C09),
hereafter referred to as the NetVista thin client.
This publication contains hardware, software, problem resolution, and new
information that is based on Service Pack 3.0 product updates.
Who should read this book
The following should find the information in this publication helpful:
v The person or group who administers the NetVista thin client
v The hardware service and support organization for the NetVista thin client
Information on the Internet
v You can find additional information about your NetVista thin client at the
following uniform resource locator (URL):
1. Click NetVista.
2. Click NetVista thin client.
v You can obtain the latest version of this information at the following URL:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
This is the same URL that is printed on the cover of this document.
Related information
The following publications ship with your NetVista thin client hardware. Refer to
these publications for information on your NetVista thin client.
v IBM NetVista Quick Setup for NetVista N2200w Type 8363 (Model Wxx) (SA23-2800)
v IBM License Agreement For Machine Code (Z125-5468)
v IBM Network Station
v IBM Network Station Hardware Warranty - Type 8363 and Type 8364 (SA23-2802)
Refer to the documentation for your server-based software for information on
setting up and managing your server-based software.
The following publications provide information on using the Remote Device
Administrator (RDA) and Update Designer server-based software to set up and
manage your NetVista thin clients:
http://www.ibm.com/nc/pubs
™
Safety Information (SA41-4143)
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001 vii
Documentation: Contents:
BSQUARE Remote Device Administrator for
use with IBM NetVista N2200w Users
Manual Version 1.0
BSQUARE Update Designer for use with
IBM NetVista Users Manual Version 1.0
You can obtain the latest version of this information at the URL:
These documents ship with the software for these products. See the following URL
for information on how to order the software.
1. Click NetVista
2. Click NetVista thin client
Summary of changes
This is the documentation for the Service Pack 3.0 release of NetVista N2200w Thin
Client for Windows-based Terminals 1.5. The Service Pack 3.0 contains a
significantly increased level of functionality.
Installation and guidelines for installing and
using RDA software with NetVista thin
client
Instructions for installing and using Update
Designer software with NetVista thin client.
http://www.ibm.com/nc/pubs
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
The new levels of functionality with the NetVista thin client Service Pack 3.0
includes:
®
v Microsoft
Internet Explorer web browser.
Service Pack 3.0 includes a local Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser,
hereafter referred to as Internet Explorer, with integrated Media Player. For
information on the Internet Explorer web browser refer to “Web Connection” on
page 33.
v Terminal Emulation Client (TEC) keyboard .
The TEC in your NetVista thin client now has an easier keyboard mapping
element that maps the keys on your keyboard.
v Create Updates using the Update Designer.
Use Update Designer to create and publish .BUD (BSQUARE Update Designer)
files where clients can access them from a URL or network location. For more
information on Update Designer and update.bud files see “Using the Update
Designer” on page 43 and “Creating a registry update file” on page 29.
v Remote management agent.
The Service Pack 3.0 level code has an embedded remote management agent
which allows it to be managed by way of Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP). The SNMP manager supported for this client is the RDA.
v Remote Device Administrator (RDA).
Service Pack 3.0 supports Remote Device Administrator (RDA), a software
program that allows you to remotely manage your thin clients. For more
information on RDA refer to “Managing your thin client remotely” on page 47.
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Note:
Each connection uses approximately 2 to 4 MB of memory to run. Some
connections require more memory than others. If you attempt to create a
connection and a message box appears with the following message:
The session failed to start because the system is running low on memory
Then close the message box and close one or more active sessions to free
memory.
How to send your comments
Your feedback is important in helping to provide the most accurate and
high-quality information. You can submit comments about this publication, or any
other IBM information, by mailing the readers’ comment form, located at the end
of this information.
v If you are mailing comments from a country other than the United States, you
can give the form to the local IBM office or IBM representative for postage-paid
mailing.
v If you prefer to send comments by FAX, use either of the following telephone
numbers:
– United States and Canada: 1-800-937-3430
– Other countries: 1-507-253-5192
v If you prefer to send comments electronically, use the following network
identification:
– IBMMAIL, to IBMMAIL(USIB56RZ)
– RCHCLERK@us.ibm.com
Be sure to include the following:
v The title and publication number of the information
v The page number or topic to which your comment applies
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Understanding your IBM NetVista N2200w, thin client for Windows-based Terminal Standard 1.5
The IBM NetVista N2200w, Thin Client for Windows-based Terminal Standard 1.5
(5648-C09) offers a fast and simple thin client solution for server-based
environments. The NetVista thin client can access Windows
other applications on terminal servers, while enabling rapid application
deployment and low total cost of ownership for customers.
The NetVista thin client is an enhanced Windows-based terminal (WBT) that
delivers focused, secure, and optimized information for the user. It can access
applications on Windows servers (see “Appendix B. Windows server requirements”
on page 63) through Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), or Independent Computing
Architecture (ICA). It also includes Terminal Emulation Client (TEC) software for
accessing various terminal server applications.
The NetVista thin client comes with IBM thin client hardware (see “Learning about
the hardware” on page 3 for more information) that includes a preinstalled and
preconfigured CompactFlash card. The CompactFlash card contains software that
provides access to Windows applications and other applications on terminal
servers. The NetVista thin client boots locally from the CompactFlash card, and
communicates to a terminal server through the TCP/IP.
Thin client software
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applications and
The NetVista thin client includes the following CompactFlash card-based software:
v Windows-based Terminal Standard 1.5
v ICA
v RDP
v Terminal emulation clients
v Internet Explorer web browser
v Remote management agent
You can find additional information about your NetVista thin client software at the
following URL:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
1. Click NetVista.
2. Click NetVista thin client.
3. In the left frame under the Technical Information section, click Hot News.
4. Click NetVista N2200w (8363Wxx) - Service packs.
5. Select the appropriate Service Pack information.
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Learning about the hardware
This section provides detailed hardware information about the Type 8363 (Model
Wxx) NetVista thin client.
Standard hardware
The standard NetVista thin client hardware includes the following:
v 32 MB of permanent memory, which includes 4 MB dedicated to video memory
v Integrated Ethernet communication
v 16-bit internal and external sound
v One 16 MB CompactFlash card with preloaded software
v 2 USB ports for keyboards and other USB devices
Hardware connectors
Your NetVista thin client hardware includes standard connectors, standard pin,
signal, and signal direction configurations. See “Appendix G. Connector pin
information” on page 75 for details.
Figure 1. Hardware connectors
Communication hardware
Your NetVista thin client includes integrated Ethernet connection (Model Wxx).
For a 10 MB operation, you need a category 3 or higher Unshielded Twisted Pair
(UTP) type of cable. For a 100 MB operation, you need a category 5 UTP type of
cable.
Refer to “Appendix G. Connector pin information” on page 75 for communication
cable specifications.
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Monitor specifications
A basic VGA-class monitor that meets the Video Electronics Standards Association
(VESA) standards of refresh rate and resolution can function with your NetVista
thin client. Your NetVista thin client can support VESA Display Power
Management Signaling (DPMS) and VESA Display Data Channel (DDC2B).
Refer to “Appendix F. Monitor specifications” on page 73 for a list of resolutions
and refresh rates that your NetVista thin client can support. Your monitor may not
support all resolutions and refresh rates.
Power consumption
The normal power consumption for your NetVista thin client, while running
applications, is approximately 14 watts. You may see power consumption of up to
18 watts in some applications or configurations. For more information, contact an
IBM account representative.
Power reduction occurs when you use your NetVista thin client with a VESA
DPMS Standard monitor.
Upgrading hardware features
You can perform the following hardware procedures:
v Connect USB devices
If you plan to use peripheral USB devices with your NetVista thin client, refer to
the documentation for your peripheral USB devices for information.
Note: You may get a popup window after plugging in a USB device prompting
you with the message:
Enter the name of the driver for this USB
If you get this message, then the USB device is not supported.
v Upgrade your memory
Your NetVista thin client has one random access memory (RAM) slot that
accepts Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMMs). Your NetVista thin client includes 32 MB of
permanent RAM on the system board, and supports memory expansions of up
to 288 MB by using 32, 64, 128, or 256 MB DIMMs.
“Appendix C. Upgrading memory” on page 65 provides information on how to
upgrade your systems memory. Refer to “Ordering replacement parts” on
page 59 for detailed memory specifications and orderable NetVista thin client
parts.
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Setting up your hardware
The IBM NetVista Quick Setup Type 8363 (SA23-2800) pamphlet, which ships with your hardware, provides the
following information. This section repeats the same information for your convenience.
Read “Safety notices” on page v before you continue with these instructions.
Unpacking your hardware
Unpack the hardware. Contact your reseller, or IBM, if
you do not have these standard parts:
1 Logic unit
2 Base
3 Mouse
4 USB Keyboard
5 Power supply
6 Power cable
Options:
v If you have additional memory cards, read
“Appendix C. Upgrading memory” on page 65 first,
and then continue with “Installing the support base”.
v If you would like to restrict access to the logic unit,
you can thread a security cable through tab A.
Installing the support base
Read “Safety notices” on page v before you continue with
these instructions.
IBM recommends that you install the hardware in a
vertical position.
1. Align the notches B on the support base C with
the holes on the bottom of the logic unit D.
2. Slide the support base C onto the bottom of the
logic unit D.
To remove the support base C, lift the latch on the
support base and slide the support base off of the
logic unit D.
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Connecting your hardware
Read “Safety notices” on page v before you continue with
these instructions.
1. Connect the devices listed below to the appropriate
ports:
1 Network cable
2 USB keyboard and other USB devices
3 Mouse (connects to keyboard)
4 Headphones
5 Microphone
6 Monitor
7 Power supply and power cable
2. Ensure that the monitor cable is securely connected to
the NetVista thin client.
3. Plug any power cables into properly grounded
working electrical outlets.
Powering on your hardware
1. Power on the monitor and other devices that are
attached to the NetVista thin client.
2. Power on your NetVista thin client by pressing the
white power button 8.
The system LED 9 quickly flashes from amber to a
solid green. Your NetVista thin client performs its
startup sequence. See “Startup sequence” on page 7
for more information.
3. Refer to the following sections for more information
on working with your NetVista thin client:
v “Configuring your thin client” on page 9
v “Working with the Terminal Connection Manager”
on page 33
v “Updating your software” on page 43
Powering off your hardware
1. Power off your NetVista thin client by pressing the
white power button 8.
The system LED 9 flashes amber once shortly after
power off. This indicates that your NetVista thin client
has automatically enabled Wake-On-LAN (WOL).
2. Power off your monitor and other devices that are
attached to your NetVista thin client.
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Startup sequence
This is a typical startup sequence of events for your NetVista thin client. If any of
these events do not occur, see “Resolving hardware problems” on page 49.
1. The following devices show LED indications:
v Logic unit (system LED and network status LED)
v Power supply
v Keyboard
v Monitor
v Any USB devices
2. The following internal hardware components initialize:
v Memory
v L1 cache
v Video memory
v Keyboard controller
3. The IBM NetVista thin client screen appears on your monitor.
4. The NetVista thin client detects the CompactFlash card, and loads the operating
system into memory.
5. One of the following appears:
v The WBT Setup Wizard appears in any of the following situations:
1
2
– You start your NetVista thin client for the first time.
– You reset your NetVista thin client to the factory-default property settings.
Refer to “Configuring your thin client” on page 9 for more information on
completing the WBT Setup Wizard.
v The Terminal Connection Manager window appears.
Refer to the following sections for more information on working with your
NetVista thin client:
–“Configuring your thin client” on page 9
–“Working with the Terminal Connection Manager” on page 33
–“Updating your software” on page 43
v If a boot interruption screen appears, see “Resolving hardware problems” on
page 49.
1. Refer to the documentation for your monitor if there is no LED indication.
2. Refer to the documentation for your USB devices if there are no LED indications.
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Configuring your thin client
Before you can use your NetVista thin client to access applications on your
terminal server, you must first configure your NetVista thin client.
This section provides information on the following configuration tasks:
v Using the WBT Setup Wizard
v Setting the terminal properties
v Creating a connection to the terminal server
Using the WBT Setup Wizard
Use the WBT Setup Wizard to set your initial configuration information.
The WBT Setup Wizard appears in either of the following situations:
v You start your NetVista thin client for the first time.
v You reset your NetVista thin client to the factory default property settings.
Follow these steps to complete the WBT Setup Wizard:
1. From the WBT Setup Wizard information box click Next.
2. From the IP Address dialog box, select one of the following options:
v Select Yes, use the IP information supplied by DHCP, and click Next.
v Select No, I will enter static IP information, and click Next.
a. From the Specify an IP Address dialog box, enter the correct values in the
required fields, and click Next.
b. Follow these steps to configure the network name resolution for your
NetVista thin client:
1) Select DNS or WINS.
2) Enter the correct values in the required fields, and click Next.
Note: If you do not plan to configure any network name resolution, leave
the fields blank, and click Next
3. Select a value for the Desktop Area and Refresh Frequency, and click Next.
4. From the Browser Setup dialog box, select one of the following options:
v Select Yes, to establish a connection and configure your web browser.
a. From the Browser URLs dialog box, enter the URL in the Home Page and
Search Page fields, and click Next.
b. From the Preferences dialog box, check the hyperlink and font
preferences, and click Next.
c. From the History and Favorites dialog box, use the check boxes to enable
Browser cache and favorites option, and click Next.
d. If you plan to access the Internet through a proxy server, select the
following from the Proxy dialog box:
1) Check Use proxy server, enter the name and port number.
2) (Optional) Check Bypass proxy server if using the web browser for
Intranet use.
3) Click Next.
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v Select No, to Finish the WBT Setup Wizard and prohibit a web connection.
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5. To set up a printer:
a. From the Local Printer Setup dialog box, select Yes and click Next.
You must have a printer port available to select a printer.
b. From the Printer Port dialog box, choose the port you want the printer to
use and click Next.
c. From the Select Printer Model dialog box, enter the following:
1) Choose a manufacturer from the Manufacturers list box.
2) Choose a printer model from the Printers list box.
3) Click Next.
d. From the Name Your Printer dialog box, type in a friendly name (for
example MyPrinter) for the printer and click Next.
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Note: Some programs do not support server and printer name
combinations of more than 31 characters.
e. From the Set Default Printer dialog box, select one of the following:
v Select Yes to set the printer as your default printer.
v Select No to choose another printer as your default printer.
f. From the Configure Another Printer? dialog box, select one of the following:
v Select Yes to configure another printer and click Next.
v Select No to continue with the WBT Setup Wizard.
6. To configure a Remote Device Administrator server:
a. From the Discover Server dialog box, enter the Server URL using the
following format:
http://rdaservername/rda/hereiam.asp
http is the transfer protocol.
rdaservername is the name or IP address of your server that is
running the Remote Device Administrator.
rda is the server http directory where the Remote Device
Administrator ASP files are installed.
hereiam.asp is the filename of the software program.
b. Click Next.
Note: If you do not intend to use RDA, leave the field blank and click Next.
For more information on RDA, see “Managing your thin client remotely” on
page 47.
7. Click Finish to apply your settings.
Your NetVista thin client automatically restarts.
8. If you choose a resolution other than the default a Display Test dialog box will
appear. Select one of the following options:
v Select Pass to keep your desktop area settings. The Terminal Connection
Manager window appears.
v Select Fail to change desktop area settings.
Note: Selecting Fail or no response within 15 seconds will automatically
restart and reset your NetVista thin client to default video settings.
The Terminal Connection Manager window appears.
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From the Terminal Connection Manager window, you can change any information
that you entered in the Setup Wizard. Refer to “Setting the terminal properties” for
information. You can also create a connection to your terminal server. Refer to
“Creating a Terminal Server Connection” on page 21 for information.
Setting the terminal properties
Use the Terminal Properties window to set the terminal properties for your
NetVista thin client.
Follow these steps to set the terminal properties for your NetVista thin client:
1. From the Terminal Connection Manager window, press F2 to open the Terminal
Properties window.
If you have enabled the security feature, you will be prompted to enter your
password that you set on the Security tab. Otherwise the Terminal Properties
window appears and displays the property tabs.
2. Select a property tab.
To work with each property tab, see “Working with the terminal property tabs”
for more information.
v Click OK to save your changes, and close the Terminal Properties window.
You may be prompted to restart your NetVista thin client to apply the
configuration changes that you saved.
v Click X to close the Terminal Properties window without saving your
changes.
After the Terminal Properties window closes, the Terminal Connection Manager
window appears.
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From the Terminal Connection Manager window, you can create a connection to
your terminal server, change your password, and log on and off as a new user.
Refer to “Creating a Terminal Server Connection” on page 21 for information on
creating a connection and“User Accounts tab” on page 19 for information on user
configurations.
Working with the terminal property tabs
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This section provides information on the property tabs in the Terminal Properties
window that allow Administrators to create and edit individual configurations for
specific users or groups of users.
General tab
The General tab includes company and product information. You can reset the
terminal settings to the original factory defaults on this tab.
Attention: Resetting your NetVista thin client to the factory-default property
settings completely erases all of your previously configured terminal settings and
terminal server connections. Ensure that you notify your technical support before
you reset your NetVista thin client.
Follow these steps to reset the terminal settings:
1. Select Reset the terminal to factory-default property settings.
2. Click Yes to reset your NetVista thin client.
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Input tab
You can configure your keyboard settings for a particular language or locale on the
Input tab. You can also adjust the character repeat for your keyboard on this tab.
Follow these steps to configure your keyboard for a particular language or locale:
1. Select a locale from the pull-down menu.
2. Click OK to save your changes, and close the Terminal Properties window.
Notes:
1. To successfully enable your keyboard for a particular language or locale, you
must also configure your terminal server for the same language or locale. Refer
to the documentation for your terminal server for information.
2. If you work with emulators, you must also configure your emulator software
for the same language or locale. See the FutureSoft Terminal Emulation Client
help files for more information. Refer to “Viewing the TEC help files” on
page 25 for information on how to view the help files.
Follow these steps to adjust the character repeat for your keyboard:
1. To adjust the repeat delay, move the bar from long to short.
2. To adjust the repeat rate, move the bar from slow to fast.
3. Click OK to save your changes and close the Terminal Properties window.
Display tab
You can set the desktop area and refresh frequency for your monitor on the
Display tab. You can also perform the following tasks on this tab:
v Enable a screen saver for your NetVista thin client
v Configure a power down delay for your monitor
Follow these steps to set the desktop area and refresh frequency for your monitor:
1. Select a value for Desktop Area and Refresh Frequency from the pull-down
menu.
To test if your selection works properly with your monitor, follow these steps:
a. Click Test.
b. Click OK to begin the test.
The system will automatically restart and display the video test.
c. From the Display Test dialog box, select one of the following options:
1) Select Pass to keep your desktop area settings. You will be prompted for
a response:
a) Click Yes to use the new resolution settings. The Terminal
Connection Manager window appears.
b) Click No to reject the settings. Your system automatically restarts,
when prompted click OK. The Terminal Connection Manager
window appears.
2) Select Fail to change desktop area settings.
Selecting Fail or no response within 15 seconds will automatically restart
and reset your NetVista thin client to default video settings.
2. Click OK to save your changes.
Follow these steps to enable a screen saver:
1. Select Enable Screen Saver.
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2. Set the number of minutes before launching the screen saver.
3. Click OK to save your changes, and reboot your NetVista thin client.
Follow these steps to configure a power down delay for your monitor:
1. Select Enable Video Power Down.
2. Set the number of minutes before your monitor powers down.
3. Click OK to save your changes, and reboot your NetVista thin client.
Note: The Video Power Down option is only available when the screen saver is
Network tab
You can set the network information for your NetVista thin client on the Network
tab.
Follow these steps to set the network information:
1. Select one of the following options:
v Specify an IP address from a DHCP server.
a. Enter a valid terminal name for your NetVista thin client. Valid terminal
The IP address is displayed in the IP assigned by DCHP Server text box.
v Specify an IP address.
a. Enter the correct values in the required fields.
b. Enter a valid terminal name for your NetVista thin client. Valid terminal
c. To configure the network name resolution for your NetVista thin client,
2. Click OK again to save your changes and close the Terminal Properties
window.
3. Select one of the following when prompted to reboot:
a. Click Yes to reboot your NetVista thin client.
b. Click No to continue.
enabled.
names are restricted to 8 alphanumeric characters.
names are restricted to 8 alphanumeric characters.
click Advanced Network.
1) Check either DNS or WINS or both.
2) Enter the correct values in the required fields, and click OK.
If your NetVista thin client obtains its IP address from a DHCP server, you can
release the IP address assigned to your NetVista thin client by clicking Renew IP
Address. You should renew the IP address of your NetVista thin client if you move
it from one subnet to another when you use DHCP.
Web tab
You can set the local Internet Explorer web browser window settings on the Web
tab. You can also enable or disable a web browser from this tab.
v If you want to enable a web browser, ensure a check is in the Enable web
v If you want to disable your web browser, uncheck the Enable web connection
To set your web browser settings:
connection checkbox on the Web tab.
checkbox on the Web tab.
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1. In the Home page text box, enter the URL of your home page.
2. In the Search page text box, enter the URL of your search engine.
3. Check options for Persistent browser cache and Favorites.
4. Click Preferences, set options of your choice, and click OK.
5. Check the Autodial checkbox.
a. If you connect to a network over a modem and would like your modem
connection automatically launched when you start the web connection,
uncheck the Use Lan checkbox.
b. To use the autodial feature, configure a connection on the Modem tab and
then select that modem connection in the Dialup Information dialog box.
6. If you intend to access the Internet through a proxy server, click Proxy
information:
a. Check Access the Internet using proxy server.
b. Enter the name and port number.
c. (Optional) Check Bypass proxy server if using the web browser for Intranet
use.
d. Click Next.
7. Click OK to save your changes and close the Terminal Properties window.
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Printers tab
You can add, delete or modify the properties of any printers you have configured
on the Printers tab.
If you have already configured a printer, it will appear in the printer list box by
the port, friendly name and model name. Both default and non-default printers
will be listed in the Printers list box.
Select one of the following to add or delete a printer:
v To add a new printer:
Note: You must have an open port available for this procedure. If you do not,
delete a configuration to free up a port.
1. Select on an available port.
2. Click Add.
3. Type a new name in the Friendly Name text box.
4. Select a manufacturer in the Manufacturer list box.
5. Select a printer in the Printer list box.
6. Click the Default Printer check box to set it as the default printer.
7. Click OK.
v To delete a printer:
1. Select the printer from the Printer list box you want to delete.
2. Click Delete.
3. From the Verification dialog box, click Yes.
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To modify the properties of a printer:
1. Select the port of the printer you want to modify.
2. Click Properties.
3. From the Properties dialog box:
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v Type a new name in the Friendly Name text box.
v Select a manufacturer in the Manufacturer list box.
v Select a printer in the Printer list box.
v Check the Default Printer check box to assign or remove the printer as the
default printer.
4. Click OK.
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System tab
You can find memory, build version and system information for your NetVista thin
client on the System tab. You can also perform the following tasks on this tab:
v Update the memory statistics for your NetVista thin client
v Configure global ICA client settings
Follow these steps to update the memory statistics for your NetVista thin client:
1. From the Memory Statistics box, click Update.
2. Click OK to close the Terminal Properties window.
Follow these steps to configure the global characteristics and settings for your ICA
client connections:
1. From the ICA Client Configuration box, click Configure.
2. Configure the global ICA settings using the Global ICA Client Settings tabs.
v Use the Hotkeys tab to establish shortcut keystrokes of your choice.
v Use the Preference tab to set the options of your choice by entering in the
required information in the available text fields.
v Use the Server location tab to list your Network TCP/IP addresses and
Server groups.
v Use the Firewall tab to connect to Socks proxy or choose an alternate proxy
address.
3. Click OK to save your changes and close the window.
4. Click OK to save your changes, and close the Terminal Properties window.
Modem tab
You can add, remove, configure and manage modem connections for a NetVista
thin client on the Modem tab. You can also dial a modem connection from this tab.
Note: If text does not echo while using the Terminal window to dial or configure a
Select one of the following options to add or remove a modem connection:
v To add a new modem connection:
1. Click Add.
2. Enter the new name in the field.
3. Click OK.
The new name will appear in the Connection Name pull-down menu.
v To remove a modem connection:
1. Select the connection name from the Connection Name pull-down menu.
2. Click Delete.
modem, enter in the string ″ATZ″ to perform a software reset. Your input
text should now be echoed.
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Follow these steps to configure a modem connection:
1. Verify that your modem connection port is highlighted in the Serial Port
pull-down menu.
2. Select one of the following options:
v Select Forced Long Distance, enter the country code, area code, and
telephone number in the available fields.
v Select Forced Local, and enter the telephone number in the available field.
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3. Click Port Settings to edit Terminal settings and Serial Port Preferences.
a. To set the Terminal settings, select one of the following:
v Use terminal window before dialing.
v Use terminal window after dialing.
You will need to enter your user ID and password when prompted by
the Remote Access Server.
v Use manual dial where user enters dial string.
b. You can use the terminal window to enter AT commands and further
configure your modem, select one of the following:
v For custom AT commands that are used once, type the AT string into the
Write AT Strong to Modem text box.
v To set AT commands to run every time the modem dials, click AT
Modem Settings.
You can use or alter the default modem settings according to the
manufacturers instructions.
c. To set the Connection Preferences, enter the correct values in the required
fields.
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Table 1. Connection Preferences
Connection Preference: Value:
Baud Rate The baud rate that you specify should be
less than or equal to the speed of your
modem.
Data Bits The default value is 8
Parity The default value is None.
Stop Bits The default value is 1
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d. Click OK to apply your settings.
4. Enter your User ID, Password, and Domain name in the available fields.
5. Click Save to apply your settings.
6. Click Dial to establish the modem connection.
The status of your connection is displayed at the bottom of the window in the
Status field bar. When ’connected’ is displayed in this bar, click OK to return to
the Terminal Connection Manager window.
To disconnect your modem connection, return to the Modem tab and click
Hang-up.
To configure a modem connection to a server, attach a USB cable to a serial
converter on your NetVista thin client and serial modem.
For more information on working with the Modem tab and a list of supported
converters:
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1. Access the following URL from your browser:
2. Click NetVista.
3. Click NetVista thin client.
4. In the left frame, and under the Technical Information section, click Hot News.
5. Click NetVista N2200w (8363Wxx) - Service packs.
6. Select the appropriate Service Pack information.
Update tab
You can set both software update and discovery device settings on the Update tab.
Your technical support sets the software update settings during the initial
configuration of a NetVista thin client on this tab. Your technical support must
authorize any changes to the existing update configuration.
Note: If you plan to update software or set the discovery device of your NetVista
To set your NetVista thin client:
1. Click Configure on the Update tab.
2. Select the Scheduling tab to have your system regularly check for updates.
a. Choose the update frequency preference
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
thin client, read “Updating your software” on page 43 to obtain detailed
information on setting up your update and RDA servers and configuring
your update settings.
v Not at Boot
v All Boots
v Only at Next Boot
Note: Only at Next Boot will be automatically reset to Not at Boot after
your NetVista thin client restarts.
b. Click Add to apply the new schedule settings.
3. Select the CE Update tab to set the URL information for the update server:
a. Enter the URL in the Update URL field
The following URL guidelines apply:
v Use HTTP or FTP as the transfer protocol.
v Use the IP address or the server name of your update server.
v Specify the update server directory that contains the software update.
v Specify the filename of the software update.
For example:
http://d.d.d.d/wbt_update/httpibm2.bud
http is the transfer protocol.
d.d.d.d is the IP address of your update server.
wbt_update is the update server directory that contains the files
for the software update.
httpibm2.bud is the filename of the software update.
b. Select one of the following:
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1) Click Save to save your settings.
2) Click Update Now to begin the update of the software.
Your NetVista thin client performs the software updates and automatically
restarts the system.
4. Select the DeviceInfo tab to specify the discovery information sent to the server
when your system reboots.
a. Enter the Server URL in the text box using the following format:
http://rdaservername/rda/hereiam.asp
http is the transfer protocol.
rdaservername is the name or IP address of your server that is
running the Remote Device Administrator.
rda is the server http directory where the Remote Device
Administrator ASP files are installed.
hereiam.asp is the filename of the software program.
b. Check the appropriate checkboxes for the type of information you want sent
to the server.
c. Select one of the following:
1) Click Save to save your settings.
2) Click Discover to immediately send the information to the server.
Note: Your RDA server does not need to be the same server as the update
server.
5. Click OK to save your changes, and click OK again to close the Terminal
Properties window.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the software on your NetVista thin client, do not power off
during a software update.
If your NetVista thin client experiences any power interruption during the
software update, the software on your NetVista thin client may become
damaged. You may also experience a power lock in which you cannot shut down
your NetVista. Contact IBM Service and Support, and refer to “Appendix E.
Recovering the boot block image” on page 69 for information on how to recover
the software on your NetVista thin client.
Security tab
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You can enable security settings for a NetVista thin client configuration on the
Security tab.
Note: When you set the password from the Security tab, you are setting the
password for the device rather than a user account.
Refer to “User Accounts tab” on page 19 for more information.
The following terminal restrictions take effect when you enable security settings:
v The Configure tab does not appear on the Terminal Connection Manager
window.
You cannot create, delete, or edit terminal server connections without the
Configure tab. To display the Configure tab, you must disable security settings.
v You must enter a valid password to open the Terminal Properties window.
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