User Manual for Neoware Appliances Running NeoLinux

102 Pages·2002·0.92 MB·English

User Manual for Neoware
Appliances Running
NeoLinux
Release 2.3
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Copyright 2002 by Neoware Systems, Inc. This manual is copyrighted by Neoware Systems, Inc.
All rights are reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, repro-
duced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior con-
sent, in writing, from Neoware Systems, Inc.
Neoware, NeoLinux, Neostation, Eon, @work, and @workStation are trademarks of Neoware Sys-
tems, Inc. Java is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Windows is a registered trade-
mark of Microsoft Corporation. MetaFrame, WinFrame, and ICA are registered trademarks of
Citrix Systems, Inc. Other trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective own-
ers.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this manual is intended for instructional purposes only and
is subject to change without notice. Neoware Systems, Inc., accepts no responsibility or liability for
errors, omissions, or misleading information that may be contained in this manual.
Production note: This manual was entirely designed, written, edited, and illustrated on Neoware
information appliances using embedded NeoLinux software, Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edi-
tion with MetaFrame, PhotoShop, and FrameMaker.
05.31.2002
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FCC regulatory and safety information
FCC regulatory and safety information can be found in the Quick-Start Guide that came with your appliance, and on the Sup-
port section of the Neoware website which can be found at:
http://www.neoware.com/support.html
CANADA ICES/NMB-003 Class/Classe (B)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conform à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Neoware Hardware Warranty
Neoware hardware warranties can be found in the Quick-Start Guide that came with your appliance, and on the Support sec-
tion of the Neoware website which can be found at:
http://www.neoware.com/support.html
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Safety Instructions
Please read these safety instruction carefully and keep this user’s manual for later refer-
ence.
1. Before removing the outer case from the appliance always disconnect the AC power cord
to prevent the possibility of dangerous electrical shock.
2. Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from AC power. Do not use liquid or sprayed
cleaning products to clean the unit. Instead, use a moistened sheet or cloth for cleaning.
3. Be sure not to expose the appliance to excessive humidity.
4. Be sure to install the appliance on a secure surface. A falling appliance could cause injury.
5. Place the power cord in such a way to avoid people stepping on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
6. Be sure to note all cautions and warnings on the appliance.
7. If the appliance is not used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power to avoid
damage caused by voltage transients.
8. Never pour any liquid into any appliance openings: This could cause fire or electrical
shock.
9. If one of the following situation occurs, be sure to get the appliance checked by a qualified
service technician:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid penetrates the appliance case.
c. The appliance is exposed to moisture.
d. The appliance does not work well or you cannot get it to work according to the user’s
manual.
e. The appliance has been dropped or damaged.
f. If the appliance has obvious signs of breakage.
10.The appliance should be stored and used only in temperature and humidity controlled
environments. Storing appliances below -20°C (-4°F) or above 60°C (140°F) may cause
damage.
11.The sound pressure level at the operators position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is equal or
less to 70dB(A).
12.The input power cord shall be minimum H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm², rate minimum 6A.
13.The appliance should be used only where ambient air temperatures are maintained below
40°C.
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NeoLinux Appliance User Manual
Table of Contents
Release 2.3 i Setting up Your
CHAPTER 1
Appliance 5
FCC regulatory and safety information iii
CANADA ICES/NMB-003 Class/Classe (B) iii
Unpacking Your Neoware Appliance 5
Neoware Hardware Warranty iii
Packaging contents 5
Safety Instructions iv
Connecting the Components 6
Table of Contents v
Back panel connectors 6
Connecting the cables 7
Introduction 1 Connecting Parallel and Serial peripheral
devices 7
Overview 1 Connecting USB peripheral devices for use
Purpose and intended readers 1 with Citrix ICA 8
Topics covered 1 Determining the Release Version of Your
Software 10
What is an Computing Appliance? 2
Accessing the Help | About dialog 10
A new way to use Windows 2
ezConnect 2 Arranging Your Work Area 11
Neoware Appliances 3 Getting comfortable 11
Embedded NeoLinux Software 3
Getting More Information 4 Configuring Your
CHAPTER 2
The Internet 4 Network Settings 13
Technical support 4
Selecting the Network Settings 13
Do you need to configure? 13
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Table of Contents
Accessing Network Settings 13 ICA Connections 39
CHAPTER 4
Network Settings Dialog 14
Configuring ICA Connections 39
ezUpdate Settings 16
Creating an ICA connection 39
Saving Network Settings Changes 18
Editing an ICA connection 44
ezConnect - The
CHAPTER 3
RDP Connections 45
Neoware Connection CHAPTER 5
Manager 21
Configuring RDP Connections 45
Creating an RDP connection 45
Managing Connections 21
Editing an RDP connection 50
ezConnect Connection Manager 21
Creating connections 22
Editing Connections 22 Basic Terminal
CHAPTER 6
Deleting Connections 23 Connections 51
Copying Connections 23
Configuring Basic Terminal Connections 51
Using Connections 23
Creating a Basic Terminal connection 51
Establishing a Connection 23
Editing a Basic Terminal connection 54
Ending a Connection 24
Switching between Connections 24
Session Management 24 Netscape
CHAPTER 7
Appliance Properties 25 Connections 57
Security 25
Configuring Netscape Connections 57
Printers 28
Creating a Netscape connection 57
Sound 29
Editing a Netscape connection 61
Servers 29
Printing Netscape pages 61
Setting the Date and Time 32
Desktop Settings 33
Messages and Console 35 X Window
CHAPTER 8
Factory Reset 35 Connections 63
Connection Properties 36
Configuring X Window Connections 63
Global ICA Settings 36
Creating an X Window Connection 63
Editing an X Window connection 68
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Table of Contents
Custom Using the NeoLinux
CHAPTER 9 CHAPTER 11
Connections 69 Desktop 81
Configuring Custom Connections 69 Getting Started 81
Creating a Custom connection 69 Overview 81
Editing a Custom connection 71 Using the Taskbar 82
Using the Desktop Divider 82
Using NeoLinux Windows 83
Pericom Terminal
CHAPTER 10
Using the window controls 83
Connections 73
Enabling the USB Controller in the appliance
Configuring Pericom Terminal Connections 73 BIOS 85
Creating a Pericom Terminal connection 74 Setting the USB Controller setting in the
BIOS to Enabled 85
Editing a Pericom Terminal connection 77
Printing text screens 78 Setting your appliance to ignore BOOTP or
DHCP responses 86
Setting up a text printer 78
Editing the pump.conf configuration file to
ignore BOOTP or DHCP responses 86
Index 89
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NeoLinux Appliance User Manual
Introduction
This chapter describes the purpose and main topics of this manual,
as well as the basic features of the Neoware appliances.
Overview
Purpose and This manual explains how to use Neoware appliances that are run-
intended readers ning Neoware NeoLinux Software Release 2.3. It’s intended prima-
rily for administrators and users of NeoLinux on the Neoware
appliances. (For instructions about determining which release ver-
sion of software is running on your thin client appliance, see
“Determining the Release Version of Your Software” on page 10.)
Topics covered We recommend that you read the chapters in this manual in order.
The main topics covered are:
• Unpacking and setting up your appliance.
• Configuring your appliance for your network.
• Changing settings on your appliance.
• Creating and using connections to servers, mainframes, and
intranets.
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Introduction
The appendixes cover additional topics that you may need to know.
What is an Computing Appliance?
A new way to use Thin client appliances are smart devices that provide access to pro-
Windows grams running on network servers. Once a connection is made to a
server, depending on the version of software installed, you can use
your favorite Windows programs such as Microsoft Office or
Adobe Photoshop in the familiar Windows desktop, connect to
LINUX/UNIX servers, mainframes and minicomputers via telnet,
appliance emulations, and X Window connections, and connect to
intranet / Internet applications through Netscape Navigator.
Generally as you work, your thin client appliance sends keystrokes
and mouse clicks to the server, which responds with screen updates
for your monitor. Most of the processing occurs on the server. Due to
the speed of modern computer networks, this exchange happens as
fast, if not faster, than processing on a personal computer.
Thin client appliances aren’t difficult to use. If you know how to use
a personal computer, or even if you don’t, you can use an computing
appliance.
ezConnect Neoware ezConnect, the NeoLinux connection manager, consists of
a simple, easy, and highly customizable user interface for Linux that
shields users from the complexity of the Linux operating system,
and is designed specifically for thin client appliance computing
applications. ezConnect allows users or administrators to create a
variety of connections to run Microsoft Windows applications on
servers, UNIX applications via the X Window protocol, terminal
connections to mainframes and minicomputers, Netscape Navigator
Internet sessions for applications such as kiosks, and custom connec-
tions to launch virtually any Linux application. ezConnect also
allows users to customize the operation of the appliance.
2 What is an Computing Appliance?