Wyse Technology 90955101L User Manual
Administrators Guide
Wyse® Enhanced
Microsoft
Products: C90LEW, R90LEW, R90LW, V90LEW, V90LW, X90CW, X90LeW, X90LW
Issue: 120409
PN: 883920-01 Rev. C
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Windows® Embedded Standard
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Caution
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FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for either Class A or Class B digital devices,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to insure
compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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. In all other countries, contact your sales representative.
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Wyse Technology, could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Regulatory Compliance for Wyse Products
Caution
Basic EMC and Safety Requirements
Wyse appliances are compliant with the regulatory requirements in the regions listed below.
U.S.A.—FCC Part 15 (class B), cUL 60950
Canada—IC ICES-003, CAN/CSA-C22 No. 60950
Europe—EN 55022 (class B); EN 55024
Canadian DOC Notices
Class A - This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada.
Class B - This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada.
Wireless Usage and Requirements
Radio transmitting type devices (RF modules) are present in the models with the wireless option. These devices
operate in the 2.4 GHz band (i.e. 802.11b/g WLAN and Bluetooth).
As a general guideline, a separation of 20 cm (8 inches) between the wireless device and the body, for use of a
wireless device near the body (this does not include extremities) is typical. This device should be used more than
20 cm (8 inches) from the body when wireless devices are on and transmitting.
Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices. Examples of common restrictions include:
• When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable
authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device.
• Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices. Since your system is equipped with a
wireless device, when traveling between countries with your system, check with the local Radio Approval
authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination
country.
• Wireless devices are not user-serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device
will void the authorization to use it. Please contact the manufacturer for service.
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Device Power Supply
For use with external power supply included in the shipping carton.
Replace power adapter with the same or a certified equivalent model supplied by the
manufacturer.
Model Cx0 Thin Client, Product C90LEW
For use with External Power Supply Model PA-1031-0, or DA-30E12, or certified equivalent model supplied by the
manufacturer, rated 12Vdc, 2.5A.
Model Rx0L Thin Client, Product R90LW
For use with External Power Supply Model PA-1650-68 or certified equivalent model supplied by the manufacturer,
output rated 19Vdc, 3.42A.
Model Rx0LE Thin Client, Product R90LEW
For use with External Power Supply Model PA-1650-68 or certified equivalent model supplied by the manufacturer,
output rated 19Vdc, 3.42A.
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Warning
Warning
Warning
Caution
Model VX0 Thin Client, Products V90LW, V90LEW
For Use with External Power Supply Model PA-1051-01, or certified equivalent model supplied by the
manufacturer, output rated 12Vdc, 4.16A or minimum 4.0A.
Model Xn0L Mobile Thin Client, Products X90LW, X90LeW
For use with External Power Supply Model 0335A1965 or certified equivalent model supplied by the
manufacturer, rated 19Vdc, 3.42A.
Model Xx0C Mobile Thin Client, Product X90CW
For use with External Power Supply Model PA-1650-68 or certified equivalent model supplied by the
manufacturer, rated 19Vdc, 3.42A (65W output).
Battery Information
Models Cx0, Rx0L, Rx0LE, VX0, Xn0L, and Xx0C contain an internal button cell battery replaceable by Wyse or
one of our Authorized Service Centers. For service, visit
h
ttp://www.wyse.com/serviceandsupport/service/service.asp.
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Always dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions accompanying the battery.
Perchlorate Materials – Special Handling May Be Required under California Code of
Regulations, title 22. (Only required within the U.S.A.)
Models Xn0L and Xx0C mobile thin clients contain a user-replaceable battery pack. The battery is designed to
work with your Wyse mobile thin client. Do not use a battery from other mobile thin clients or laptop computers
with your mobile thin client. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Wyse (refer to the
Wyse Web site).
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. For Model Xn0L,
always dispose of used batteries according to the instructions accompanying the battery. For
Model Xx0C, always dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance and/or regulation.
Misuse of the battery pack may increase the risk of fire of chemical burn. Do not puncture,
incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the
battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged
batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage.
Contents
Summary of Revisions ix
1 Introduction 1
About this Guide 1
Organization of this Guide 1
Finding the Information You Need in this Guide 2
Wyse Technical Support 2
Related Online Resources Available at Wyse 2
Wyse Online Community 2
2 Establishing a Server Environment 3
Setting-Up Access to the Enterprise Servers 3
Understanding How to Configure Your Network Services 4
Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 4
Using FTP File Servers 6
Using Domain Name System (DNS) 7
Understanding Session Services 7
Configuring ICA Session Services 8
Configuring RDP Session Services 8
Using VMware View Manager Services 9
Implementing View Client Support on Wyse Thin Clients 9
3 Getting Started 11
What Happens When You Turn on Your Thin Client 11
Logging On 11
Automatic Logon 12
Manual Log-on 12
Configuring the Thin Client 12
About the Automatically Launched Utilities 13
Understanding the User Desktop 14
Understanding the Administrator Desktop 15
Logging Off, Shutting Down, and Restarting 16
4 Getting to Know the Extended WES Features 17
Configuring and Using Peripherals 17
Accessing the Extended Features of the All Programs Menu 17
Managing Connections with Citrix Program Neighborhood 18
Viewing Client Information 18
Browsing the Internet with Internet Explorer 19
Establishing Remote Desktop Connections 19
Using the Odyssey Client Manager 20
Managing Connections with Ericom PowerTerm Terminal Emulation 20
Synchronizing Thin Client Time with Neutron 21
Using VMware View Client to Connect to a Virtual Desktop 22
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Accessing the Administrator Control Panel Extended Options 23
Accessing and Using the Administrative Tools 24
Configuring Bluetooth Wireless Connections 27
Setting Configuration Strings with Custom Fields 29
Configuring Dual Monitor Display 30
Configuring Dual Video VGA RAM 30
Configuring Touchscreens 31
Configuring Printers 31
Setting Ramdisk Size 32
Selecting Regional and Language Options 33
Controlling Sounds and Audio Devices 33
Configuring WDM Properties 34
Enabling and Disabling Automatic Logon Using Winlog 34
Configuring Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) Settings 35
Configuring the Internal Wireless Feature 35
Using Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) 35
Preserving Wireless Connections 40
Using PEAP Fast Reconnect 41
Using the Regpersistence Tool to Configure PEAP Wireless Connections 41
Configuring Component Services 24
Viewing Events 25
Managing Services 25
Managing Users 26
Configuring WinVNC Current User Properties 26
Adding Printers 31
Configuring Wireless Thin Clients for EAP-TLS Authentication (Smart Card or
other Certificate) 36
Configuring Wireless Thin Clients for PEAP-MS-CHAP v2 38
5 Administrative Utilities and Settings 43
Using the File Based Write Filter (FBWF) 43
Changing Passwords with the File Based Write Filter 44
Running File Based Write Filter Command Line Options 46
Enabling and Disabling the File Based Write Filter Using the Desktop Icons 47
Setting the File Based Write Filter Controls 47
Understanding the NetXClean Utility 49
Saving Files and Using Local Drives 50
Mapping Network Drives 51
Participating in Domains 51
Using the WinPing Diagnostic Utility 52
Using the Net and Tracert Utilities 52
Managing Users and Groups with User Manager 53
Creating New User Accounts 53
Configuring User Profiles 54
Creating New Groups 54
Determining Group Membership 55
Changing the Computer Name of a Thin Client 55
6 System Administration 57
Using Wyse Device Manager Software for Remote Administration 57
Accessing Thin Client BIOS Settings 57
Installing and Upgrading Addons 58
Installing and Upgrading Addons Using the FTP Addon Installer 58
Manually Installing and Upgrading Addons 58
Automatically Installing and Upgrading Addons 59
Uninstalling Addons Using the FTP Addon Installer 61
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Using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on a Thin Client 61
Configuring the Thin Client for WSUS 61
Automatic Software Updates on Wyse Thin Clients Using WSUS 62
Using WSUS on the Wyse Thin Client in Standalone Mode 62
Troubleshooting WSUS in Standalone Mode 63
Windows Update Log File Examples 64
Configuring WSUS for Automatic Software Updates Using SMS 65
About VB Scripts 65
Troubleshooting WSUS Used with SMS 65
Using WSUS with WDM 66
Troubleshooting WSUS with WDM 67
Using WinVNC to Shadow a Thin Client 67
Setting VNC Server Properties 67
Setting VNC Viewer Options 68
Figures 71
Tables 73
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Summary of Revisions
Wyse Technology Inc. 883920-01 Rev. C
The following changes were made to this document since revision B:
Reference Description
Basic EMC and
Safety
Requirements
Model VX0,
Products V90LW
and V90LEW
Model Xn0L,
Products X90LW
and X90LeW
Model Xx0C,
Product X90CW
Wyse Technology Inc. 883920-01 Rev. B
The following changes were made to this document since revision A:
Reference Description
Model Cx0,
Product C90LEW
Wyse Technical
Support and
Services
New requirements added to "Wireless Usage and Requirements."
New model and product information added to "Device Power
Supply" and "Battery Information."
New model and product information added to "Device Power
Supply" and "Battery Information."
New model and product information added to "Device Power
Supply" and "Battery Information."
New model and product information added to "Device Power
Supply" and "Battery Information."
New support and service information added to "Wyse Technical
Support."
DHCP Options New DHCP Options for FTP services added to Table 1 in "Using
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)."
"Using FTP File
Servers"
VMware View
Manager
"Getting Started" Addition of new chapter to provide an overview of the basic thin
Addition of new section to provide an overview on con figuring FTP
services.
Removal of Configuring VMware Virtual Desktop Manager (VDM)
Session Services, as this information has been updated and
moved to "Using VMware View Manager Services."
client functions and instructions on setting up the thin client.
x Summary of Revisions
Reference Description
Ericom
PowerTerm
Session Manager
and PowerTerm
Emulation
VMware View
Client
Configuring
printers
"Controlling
Sounds and
Audio Devices"
"Accessing Thin
Client BIOS
Settings"
Updated figures
and workflow
New PowerTerm Session Manager and PowerTerm Emulation
information for Ericom PowerTerm Terminal Emulation added in
"Managing Connections with Ericom PowerTerm Terminal
Emulation."
Addition of new VMware View Client connection information to
"Using VMware View Client to Connect to a Virtual Desktop."
Information on configuring printers updated and moved to
"Configuring Printers."
Information on managing audio and audio devices updated and
moved to "Controlling Sounds and Audio Devices."
Addition of new section to provide instructions on accessing the
BIOS settings of a thin client.
All figures and workflow instructions have been updated to include
and describe the new user interface.
1 Introduction
Wyse® thin clients running Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard provide access to
applications, files, and network resources made available on machines hosting Citrix™
ICA and Microsoft™ RDP session services. The thin clients contain a full featured Internet
Explorer browser and thin client emulation software, Ericom – PowerTerm® TEC. Other
locally installed software permits remote administration of the thin clients and provides
local maintenance functions. Additional add-ons are available tha t support a wide range of
specialty peripherals and features for environments needing a secure Windows user
interface with 32-bit Windows compatibility. Your thin client supports Microsoft Silverlight
and Microsoft NET Framework 3.5 (for more information about Silverlight and Framework,
see http://www.microsoft.com
Session and network services available on enterprise networks may be accessed through
a direct intranet connection, a dial-up server, or an ISP which pr ov ide s acc es s to the
Internet and thus permits the thin client to connect to an enterprise virtual private ne tw or k
(VPN) server.
About this Guide
This guide is intended for administrators of Wyse thin clients running Microsoft Windows
Embedded Standard. It provides information and detailed system configurations to help
administrators design and manage a Wyse thin client environment. Depending on your
hardware and software configurations, the figures you see may be dif fe rent than the
example figures shown in this guide.
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This guide supplements the standard Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard
documentation supplied by Microsoft Corp or at ion . It exp la ins th e difference s,
enhancements, and additional features provided by Wyse with the thin client. It does not
attempt to describe the standard features found in Microsoft Windows Embedded
Standard.
Windows Embedded Standard help can be accessed fro m the Microsoft Help and Support
Web site at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx
Organization of this Guide
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 2, "Establishing a Server Environment," contains information on the network
architecture and enterprise server environment needed to provide networ k and session
services for Wyse thin clients running Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard. It also
includes information to help you address important considerations when configuring
access to the server environment and when co nfiguring the services to be provided by the
server environment.
Chapter 3, "Getting Started," provides information to help you quickly get started using
your thin client. It describes basic thin client functions and provides instructions on setting
up the thin client for you and your users.
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Chapter 4, "Getting to Know the Extended WES Features," contains information on the
extended features of Wyse thin clients running Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard
that are not found in standard Windows Embedded Standard.
Chapter 5, "Administrative Utilities and Settings," provides general information about the
utilities and settings available for administrative use.
Chapter 6, "System Administration," contains local and remote system administration
information to help you perform the routine tasks needed to mainta in your Wyse thin client
environment.
Finding the Information You Need in this Guide
You can use either the Search window or Find toolbar to locate a word, series of words, o r
partial word in an active PDF document. For detailed in form ation o n using the se features,
refer to the Help in your PDF reader.
Wyse Technical Support
To access Wyse technical resources, visit http://www.wyse.com/support. If you still have
questions, you can submit your questions using the Wyse Self-Service Center
Wyse.com home page, go to Support | Knowledge Base | Home tab) or call Customer
Support at 1-800-800-WYSE (toll free in U.S. and Canada). Hours of operation are from
6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
(on the
To access international support, visit http://www.wyse.com/global
Related Online Resources Available at Wyse
Wyse thin client features can be found in the datasheet for your specific thin client model.
Datasheets are available on the Wyse Web site. Go to http://www.wyse.com/products
click the Wyse Thin Clients link, click the link for your thin client, and then click the
Download Datasheet link.
If you need to upgrade your Windows Embedded Standard operating system, contact
Wyse Customer Support at: http://www.wyse.com/support
Wyse Thin Computing Software is available on the Wyse Web site at:
http://www.wyse.com/products/software
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Wyse Online Community
Wyse maintains an online community where users of our products can seek and
exchange information on user forums. Visit the Wyse Online Community forums at:
http://community.wyse.com/forums/
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2 Establishing a Server Environment
This chapter contains information on the network architecture and enterprise server
environment needed to provide network and session services for Wyse thin clients
running Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard. It also includes information to help you
address important considerations when configuring access to the server environment and
when configuring the services to be provided by the server environment.
Setting-Up Access to the Enterprise Servers
There are five basic methods of access to the enterprise server environment available to
the thin client. Except for Ethernet Direct, all of the access methods require that some
local settings be made on the thin client. These local settings are retained and are
available for the next thin client system start. Activating these local settings and the
defined connections can also be automated at thin client system start.
Methods of access include:
• Ethernet Direct - This is a connection from the thin client Ethernet port directly to the
enterprise intranet. No additional hardware is required. In this configuration all n etwork
services may be used, including the enterprise DHCP server. A DHCP server on the
network can provide not only the thin client IP address, but also the location of the file
server containing the software updates. For more information on DHCP, refer to
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)."
• Wireless Direct - A supported wireless adapter (or the optional internal wireless
feature) can be used to access the enterprise intranet. A wireless adapter uses
short-range wide-band radio to communicate with a wireless access point. Typically,
wireless access points are located at several locations in the enterprise within range of
the wireless adapters and directly connected to the enterprise intranet. For more
information on configuring wireless network devices or the optional thin client internal
wireless feature, refer to
and "Configuring the Internal Wireless Feature."
• PPPoE - Thin client support for PPPoE is intended for devices which connect to the
Internet directly from remote locations. The New Connection Wizard (available by
clicking Start | Control Panel, double-clicking the Network Connections icon, and
then clicking the Create a new connection link) can be used to configure and invoke a
PPPoE connection. Once connected, all packets are through a PPP connection over
Ethernet to the DSL modem. For more information on the New Connection Wizard,
refer to documentation on the Microsoft Web site at:
"Configuring Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) Settings"
http://www.microsoft.com.
"Using
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• Dial-up Modem - A dial-up modem can be used with th e thin client to access a dial-up
server. The dial-up server must be a Microsoft Remote Access Server or another
server that supports industry-standard protocols. The dial-up server can provide either
of the following methods of access to the enterprise intranet:
• Direct - An enterprise dial-up server that di rectly conn ects to the e nter prise intra net.
• Indirect - An Internet Service Provider (ISP) dial-up server that simply provides
access to the Internet, from which the thin client accesses an enterprise PPTP VPN
server that connects to the enterprise intranet.
• PPTP VPN - PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) is a network protocol that
enables the secure transfer of data between a remote client (in this case the thin client)
and an enterprise server environment by creating a virtual private network (VPN)
across TCP/IP-based data networks such as the Internet. It provides a
password-protected path through the enterprise firewall to the enterprise server
environment in which the network and session services required by thin clients reside.
The New Connection Wizard (available by clicking Start | Control Panel,
double-clicking the Network Connections icon, and then clicking the Create a new
connection link) can be used to configure and invoke a VPN connection.
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) must be available to provide access to the Internet.
Any of the standard means of connecting to the ISP may be used, such as a dial-up
modem, cable modem, and DSL modem. The connection to the ISP must be
established first, before contacting the enterprise PPTP VPN server. This includes
dial-up access as well as direct access through the cable modem and DSL modem
paths. For more information on the New Connection Wizard, refer to documentation on
the Microsoft Web site at: http://www.microsoft.com
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Understanding How to Configure Your Network Services
Network services used by the thin client can include DHCP, FTP file services, and DNS.
How you configure your network services depends on what you have available in your
environment and how you want to design and manage it.
The following topics in this section provide important information to help you configure
your network services:
• "Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)"
• "Using FTP File Servers"
• "Using Domain Name System (DNS)"
Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
A thin client is initially configured to obtain its IP address and network configurations from
a DHCP server (new thin client or a thin client reset to default configurations). A DHCP
server can also provide the IP address or DNS name of the FTP server and the FTP
root-path location of the Addons (in Microsoft .msi form) for access through the DHCP
upgrade process. Using DHCP to configure and upgrade thin clients is recommend ed and
saves you the time and effort needed to complete these processes locally on multiple thin
clients (if a DHCP server is not available, fixed IP addresses can be assigned and must be
entered locally for each device). A DHCP server can also provide the IP address of the
Wyse Device Manager (WDM) server (for information on WDM, refer to "Using Wyse
Device Manager Software for Remote Administration").
The DHCP options listed in Table 1 are accepted by the thin clients. For more information
on configuring a DHCP server refer to documentation on the Microsoft Web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com
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Table 1 DHCP Options
Option Description Notes
1 Subnet Mask Required.
3 Router Optional but recommended. It is not required
unless the thin client must interact with servers
on a different subnet.
6 Domain Name Server
(DNS)
12 Hostname Optional.
15 Domain Name Optional but recommended.
43 Vendor Class Specific
Information
50 Requested IP Required.
51 Lease Time Required.
52 Option Overload Optional.
53 DHCP Message Type Required.
54 DHCP Server IP Address Recommended.
55 Parameter Request List Sent by thin client.
57 Maximum DHCP Message
Size
58 T1 (renew) Time Required.
59 T2 (rebind) Time Required.
Optional but recommended.
Optional.
Optional (always sent by thin client).
61 Client identifier Always sent.
155 Remote Server IP Address
or name
156 Logon User Name used for
a connection
157 Domain name used for a
connection
158 Logon Password used for a
connection
159 Command Line for a
connection
160 Working Directory for a
connection
Optional.
Optional.
Optional.
Optional.
Optional.
Optional.
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Table 1 DHCP Options, Continued
Option Description Notes
161 FTP server list Optional string. Can be either the name or the
162 Root path to the FTP files Optional string.
IP address of the FTP server where the
updated thin client image is stored. If a name is
given, the name must be resolvable by the DNS
server(s) specified in Option 6.
163 SNMP Trap server IP
Address list
164 SNMP Set Community Optional.
165 RDP startup published
applications
166 Ericom – PowerTerm®
TEC Mode
167 Ericom – PowerTerm®
TEC ID
168 Name of the server for the
virtual port
Using FTP File Servers
Windows Embedded Standard includes an FTP Upgrade utility that can be used to
upgrade the Windows Embedded Standard thin client with Add ons which are in Microsoft
.msi form. This utility allows you to automatically or manually upgrade a thin client by
downloading MSI packages from a specified FTP server . The MSI packages are stored on
the FTP server in a directory in the FTP root path (this FTP file server nam e and root-p ath
directory must be made available to the thin client). To select the upgrade options you
want, use the FTP Addon Installer dialog box on the thin client as described in "Installing
and Upgrading Addons Using the FTP Addon Installer."
Optional.
Optional.
Optional.
Optional.
Optional.
Use the following guidelines to set up your servers:
• Automatic upgrades - Params.ini and the MSI package must be present on your FTP
server (in the same path) to upgrade the thin client.
• DHCP upgrades - If the DHCP server is supplying the location of the MSI package, be
sure to configure the DHCP Options (in
server list and 162 - Root path to the FTP files).
• Anonymous log-on capability - The FTP server must provide anonymous log-on
capability.
• User ID and Password - In the FTP Addon Installer dialog box, the default User
name is anonymous and the default Password is Wyse.
Use of DHCP is recommended. However, if a DHCP server is not available,
fixed IP addresses (FTP Path) can be assigned using the FTP Addon
Installer dialog box on the thin client.
Table 1) that you need (defaults are 161 - FT P
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Note
Note
Using Domain Name System (DNS)
Thin clients accept valid DNS names registered on a DNS server available to the
enterprise intranet. The thin client will query a DNS server on the network for name to IP
resolution. In most cases DNS is not required but may be used to allow hosts to be
accessed by their registered DNS names rather than their IP addresses. Every Windows
DNS server in Windows 2000 and later includes Dynamic DNS (DDNS) and every server
registers dynamically with the DNS server. For DHCP entry of DNS domain and server
location information, refer to "Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)."
Understanding Session Services
Before you use the information in this section to configure your ICA and RDP session
services, be sure you understand and use the following guidelines:
Wyse thin clients running Windows Embedded Standard also support virtual
desktop solutions as described in
• General Guidelines - The Thin-client session services are made available by servers
hosting Citrix ICA and Microsoft RDP software products.
• ICA Guidelines - Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) is a three-tier,
server-based computing technology that separates the logic of an application from its
user interface. The ICA client software installed on the thin client allows the user to
interact with the application GUI, while all of the application processes are executed on
the server. For information on configuring ICA, refer to
Services."
"Using VMware View Manager Services."
"Configuring ICA Session
The ICA server must be licensed from Citrix Systems, Inc. You must
purchase enough client licenses to support the total concurrent thin client
load placed on the Citrix server farm. A failure to connect when all client
seats are occupied does not represent a failure of Wyse equipment. The ICA
client software is installed on the thin client.
• RDP Guidelines - Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a network protocol that allows a
thin client to communicate with the Terminal Service running on Windows 2000/2003/
Windows 2008 Server over the network. This protocol is based on the T.120 protocol
suite, an international standard multi-channel conferencing protocol. The thin client
supports RDP version 6.x. For information on configuring RDP, refer to
RDP Session Services."
"Configuring
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Configuring ICA Session Services
Before you use the information in this section to configure your ICA session services, be
sure you have read "Understanding Session Services."
ICA session services can be made available on the network using either Wind ows 2000 or
2003 Server with Terminal Services and one of the following installed:
• Citrix MetaFrame XP
• Citrix Presentation Server
Use the instructions accompanying these products to install them and make sessions and
applications available to the thin clients sharing the server environment.
If a Windows 2000 or 2003 Server or Citrix XenApp 5.0 with Windows Se rver
2008 is used, a Terminal Services Client Access License (TSCAL) server
must also reside somewhere accessible on the network. The server will grant
a temporary (120-day) license on an individual device basis. Beyond the
temporary (120-day) license, you must purchase TSCALs and install them on
the TSCAL server (you will not be able to make a connection without a
temporary or permanent license).
Configuring RDP Session Services
Before you use the information in this section to configure your RDP session services, be
sure you have read "Understanding Session Services."
RDP session services can be made available on the network to allow you to connect
remotely to a desktop computer running Microsoft Windows NT
Windows 2003, and Windows XP Professional, and supported versions of Windo ws Vista,
or a server running Microsoft
Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, and Windows 2008 Server. The Remote
Desktop Protocol allows a thin client to execute Windows applications within a Windows
GUI environment, even though they are actually being executed on the server.
Use the instructions accompanying these products to install them and make sessions and
applications available to the thin clients sharing the server environment.
If a Windows 2000, 2003, or 2008 Server is used, a Terminal Services Client
Access License (TSCAL) server must also reside somewhere accessible on
the network. The server will grant a temporary (120-day) license on an
individual device basis. Beyond the temporary (120-day) license, you must
purchase TSCALs and install them on the TSCAL server (you will not be able
to make a connection without a temporary or permanent license).
®
Windows NT® Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition,
®
, Windows 2000,
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Using VMware View Manager Services
VMware® View Manager is a desktop management solution that enables system
administrators to provision desktops and control user access. Client software securely
connects users to centralized virtual desktops, back-end physical systems, or terminal
servers.
Information on installing and configuring View Manager can be found on the
VMware Web site at:
View Manager consists of the following major components:
• View Connection Server—a software service that acts as a broker for client
connections by authenticating and then directing incoming remote desktop user
requests to the appropriate virtual desktop, physical desktop, or terminal server.
• View Agent—a software service that is installed on all guest virtual machines, physical
systems, or terminal servers in order to allow them to be managed by View Manager.
The agent provides features such as RDP connection monitoring, virtual printing,
remote USB support, and single sign on.
• View Client—a locally installed software application that communicates with View
Connection Server in order to allow users t o conn ect to their desktops using Microsoft
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
• View Client with Offline Desktop (experimental)—a version of View Client that is
extended to support the Offline Desktop feature which allows users to download virtual
machines and use them on their local systems.
• View Portal—a Web-based version of View Client supported by multiple operating
systems and browsers.
• View Administrator—a Web application that allows View Manager administrators to
configure View Connection Server, deploy and manage desktops, control user
authentication, initiate and examine system events, and carry out analytical activities.
• View Composer—a software service that is installed on the VirtualCenter server in
order to allow View Manager to rapidly deploy multiple linked clone desktops from a
single centralized base image.
http://www.vmware.com.
Implementing View Client Support on Wyse Thin Clients
For the Windows Embedded Standard WFR1 software release, the latest VMware View
Client support is provided as part of the Windows Embedded Standard image by including
the View Client component.
For the previous release of Windows Embedded Standard WFR1 software,
the latest View Client support can be provided by using a Wyse Device
Manager (WDM) package to push the View Client to the Wyse thin clients.
The View Client WDM package requires 9 MB of space in the flash memory
of the thin client.
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This chapter provides information to help you quickly get started using your thin client. It
describes basic thin client functions and provides instructions on setting up the thin client
for you and your users.
What Happens When You Turn on Your Thin Client
What you see, initially, when you turn on or reboot a thin client, depends on the method of
access to the enterprise intranet and how the ne two rk administrator has set up a user
account. In addition, with WDM software, a thin client can also be turned on remotely
using the Wake-On-LAN feature.
Logging On
After creating users (as described in "Managing Users and Groups with User Manager"),
administrators can configure a user account to logon automatically or require manual
logon with user credentials (User name, Password, and Domain) as described in
"Enabling and Disabling Automatic Logon Using Winlog."
Automatic logon to a User desktop is enabled on the thin client by default. T o
log on as an administrator, log off the User desktop while holding down the
SHIFT key to display the Log On to Windows dialog box and use your
administrator credentials to log on (default User name and Password are
both Administrator).
For security purposes it is recommended that all default passwords be
changed on all thin clients (be sure to remember any new administrator
password, as you will not be able to log on as an administrator without it).
Only an administrator can log on to a thin client and change passwords by
using the CTRL+ALT+DEL key combination to open the Windows Security
window, clicking Change Password, and then using th e Change Password
dialog box. Be sure to disable the File Based Write Filter before you change
a password on the thin client, and then enable the File Based Write Filter
after your change as described in
"Configuring the Thin Client."
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Automatic Logon
Automatic logon to a User desktop is enabled on the thin client by default. If you want to
log on as a different user while Auto Logon is enabled, log off the current desktop while
holding down the SHIFT key to display the Log On to Windows dialog box and use your
credentials to logon.
An administrator can log on and use Winlog (found in the administrator Control Panel) to
enable or disable Auto Logon, and to change the default User name, Password, and
Domain for a thin client. Only an administrator can change the Auto Logon proper ti es of a
thin client.
To save any configurations you make on a thin client to persist after a thin
client reboot (for example, Auto Logon pr operties), be sure to disable the File
Based Write Filter before your configurations to the thin client, and then
enable the File Based Write Filter after your configurations as described in
"Configuring the Thin Client."
Manual Log-on
When automatic logon is not enabled, the Log On to Windows dialog box displays upon
thin client startup.
Use the following guidelines:
• For a User account, the factory-default User name and Password are both User.
• For an Administrator account, the factory-default User name and Password are both
Administrator.
Passwords are case sensitive. User names are not case se ns itive .
Configuring the Thin Client
While Users can make some configuration modifications to the thin client that are not lost
when you simply log off and on again (as the same or different user), only administrators
can modify thin client configurations to persist after a thin client reboot.
Use the following guidelines:
1. Log on as an administrator. If this is an initial logon to the thin client or you are logging
on to the thin client of a User , you must log of f the User desktop while holding down the
SHIFT key to display the Log On to Windows dialog box and use your administrator
credentials to logon (default User name and Password are both Administrator).
Automatic logon to a User desktop is enabled on the thin client by default. An
administrator can use Winlog (found in the administrator Control Panel) to
enable or disable Auto Logon and change the default User name, Password,
and Domain for the thin client. For example, as an administrator, you can use
Winlog to configure your thin client to start with the Log On to Windows
dialog box so that you can log on using your administrator credentials.
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2. After logging on to the thin client, disable the File Based Write Filter by double-clicking
the FBWF Disable icon on the desktop (this will disable the filter and reboot the
system).
3. If automatic logon to a User desktop is enabled on the thin client, you must log off the
User desktop and log on as an administrator (log off the User desktop while holding
down the SHIFT key to display the Log On to Windows dialog box and use your
administrator credentials to log on).
4. Configure the thin client as you want using the instructions in this guide. For example,
you can configure the thin client to automatically upgrade Addons as described in
"Installing and Upgrading Addons."
5. After you complete your configurations, you must enable the File Based Write Filter by
double-clicking the FBWF Enable icon on the desktop (this will enable the filter and
reboot the system). Your configurations on the thin client are now saved and they will
persist after a thin client reboot.
For information about the File Based W rite Filter, refer to "Using the File Based Write Filter
(FBWF)."
About the Automatically Launched Utilities
The following utilities are automatically launched:
• File Based Write Filter - Upon system start, the File Based Write Filter utility is
automatically launched. It provides a secure environment for thin client computing by
protecting the thin client from undesired flash memory writes. The active or inactive
status of the filter is indicated by the color of the File Based Write Filter status icon in
the system tray of the taskbar. For more information about the File Based Write Filter,
refer to
• NetXClean - Upon system start, the NetXClean utility is automatically launched.
NetXClean is a clean-up utility that keeps extraneous information from being stored on
the local disk. If you want to keep certain profile configurations (for example, printers),
be sure to configure NetXClean to refrain from cleaning up any number of explicitly
declared profiles. For more information about NetXClean, refer to
NetXClean Utility. "
• VNC Server - Upon successful thin client logon, the Windows VNC Server utility is
automatically launched. VNC allows the thin client desktop to be accessed remotely for
administration and support. For more information about VNC, refer to
to Shadow a Thin Client."
• Time Synchronization Utility - Upon successful thin client logon, the time
synchronization utility dialog box displays. This feature can be disabled by an
administrator (locally or remotely) if desired. For more information about time
synchronization, refer to
"Using the File Based Write Filter (FBWF)."
Changes made to the thin client configurations are lost when the thin client is
restarted unless the files of the File Based Write Filter cache are flushed/
committed during the current system session. For procedures on flushing,
refer to "Configuring the Thin Client," and "Using the File Based Write Filter
(FBWF)."
"Understanding the
"Using WinVNC
"Synchronizing Thin Client Time with Neutron."
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Understanding the User Desktop
The default User desktop icons include Citrix Program Neighborhood, and Remote
Desktop Connection (standard and Span). The Start menu includes Internet Explorer,
Control Panel, and Printer and Faxes. The All Programs menu includes Citrix Program
Neighborhood, Client Information, Internet Explorer, Remote Desktop Connection
(standard and Span), Accessories, Startup, and Windows Media Player (if installed, the
Ericom – PowerTerm® Terminal Emulation and VMware applications can also be
accessed from the All Programs menu). The system tray of the taskbar includes
Response Time, Volume, S3TrayPlus utility, TightVNC Service, File Based Write Filter
status, Bluetooth Devices, and the System time.
Figure 1 User desktop - example
Links to ICA-published applications may also be liste d in the Start menu and/
or appear as desktop icons.
Use the following guidelines:
• The User Control Panel (available by clicking Start | Control Panel) provides access
to a limited set of resources for configuring user preference settings.
• Right-clicking the User desktop does not open a pop-up menu.
• Y ou can copy an d paste text between a remote session and the local machine by using
standard Windows copy and paste methods.
For information about the functionality of the standard Windows Embedded Standard
desktop and Start menu items, refer to the Microsoft documentation (go to
http://support.microsoft.com
For more information about Citrix Program Neighborhood , refer to "Managing Connections
with Citrix Program Neighborhood."
For more information about Remote Desktop Connections, refer to "Establishing Remote
Desktop Connections."
and navigate to the Windows XP Support Center).
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Understanding the Administrator Desktop
The default Administrator desktop icons include Citrix Program Neighborhood, Remote
Desktop Connection (standard and Span), File Based Wr ite Filter Disable, an d File Based
Write Filter Enable.The Start menu includes Internet Explorer, My Computer, My Network
Places, Control Panel, Printer and Faxes, Search, and Run. The All Programs menu
includes Citrix Program Neighborhood, Client Information, Internet Explorer, Remote
Desktop Connection (standard and Span), Accessories, Startup, Windows Media Player,
and WinVNC Current User Properties (if installed, the Ericom – PowerTerm® Terminal
Emulation and VMware applications can also be accessed from the All Programs menu).
The system tray of the taskbar includes Response Time, Volume, S3TrayPlus utility,
TightVNC Service, File Based W rite Filter status, Bluetooth Devices, and the System time.
Figure 2 Administrator desktop - example
Use the following guidelines:
• The Administrator Control Panel (available by clicking Start | Control Panel) provides
access to an extended set of resources for configuring user preference settings and
system administration.
• Right-clicking the Administrator desktop op en s a po p- up me nu .
• Y ou can copy an d paste text between a remote session and the local machine by using
standard Windows copy and paste methods.
For information about the functionality of the standard Windows Embedded Standard
desktop and Start menu items, refer to the Microsoft documentation (go to
http://support.microsoft.com
For more information about Citrix Program Neighborhood , refer to "Managing Connections
with Citrix Program Neighborhood."
For more information about Remote Desktop Connections, refer to "Establishing Remote
Desktop Connections."
and navigate to the Windows XP Support Center).
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Logging Off, Shutting Down, and Restarting
Use the Shut Down menu to log off, shut down, restart, or place the thin client in stand by
(all options are available to use by clicking Start | Shut Down). You can also log off or
shut down the thin client using the Windows Security window (opened by using
CTRL+ALT+DEL key combination).
If automatic logon is enabled, when you log off (without shutting down) the
thin client immediately logs on to the default User desktop. For instructions
on logging on as a different user, refer to
The following utilities are affected by logging off, restarting, and shutting down the thin
client:
• File Based Write Filter cache - If you make ch anges to system config ura tion settings
and want them to persist after a reboot, you must flush the files of the File Based Write
Filter cache during the current system session. Otherwise, the new settings will be lost
when the thin client is shut down or restarted. The File Based Write Filter cache
contents are not lost when you simply log off and on again (as the same or different
user); that is, you can flush the files of the File Based Write Filter cache after the new
logon and still retain the changes. For instructions on flushing, refer to
Based Write Filter Controls." For general information about the File Based Write Filter,
refer to "Using the File Based Write Filter (FBWF)."
"Logging On."
"Setting the File
A User cannot flush the files of the File Based Write Filter cache; this is a
local or remote administrator function.
• NetXClean Utility - NetXClean is a clean-up utility that keeps extraneous information
from being stored on the flash memory. Clean-up is triggered automatically on restart,
shut-down, or user log-off. If you want to keep certain profile configurations (for
example, printers), be sure to configure NetXClean to refrain from cleaning up any
number of explicitly declared profiles. For details about NetXClean, refer to
"Understanding the NetXClean Utility."
• Power Management - A Monitor Saver turns off the video signal to the monitor,
allowing the monitor to enter a power-saving mode after a designated idle time.
Settings are available in Start | Control Panel | Display | Screen Saver | Power.
• Wake-on-LAN - This standard Windows Embedded Standard feature allows Wyse
Device Manager software to perform image updates and remote administration
functions on devices that have been shut down or are on standby. To use this feature,
the thin client power must remain on.
• Thin Client Time - After power off, clock time will not be lost as long as the power
source remains on. Clock time will be lost if the power source is off and a battery is not
installed. The local time utility can be set to synchronize the thin client clock to a time
server automatically at a designated time, or manually.
Correct time should be maintained as some applications require access to
local thin client time. The Date and Time Properties dialog box can be
opened by double-clicking the System time area in the taskbar or by
double-clicking the Date and Time icon in the Control Panel.
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