User manual MAXDATA FALCON L

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All Rights Reserved. 2 Important Imformation Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Supported Software Features 3 Quick Installation 4 Boot Procedure 7 9 11 13 4.1 System BIOS ...................................................................................................................................13 4.2 Secondary Stage Loader and Boot Menu ........................................................................................13 4.2.1 Quiet Boot ...............................................................................................................................13 4.2.2 Verbose Boot...........................................................................................................................13 4.2.3 Emergency Boot......................................................................................................................13 4.2.4 Reset to default factory settings .............................................................................................13 4.3 Networking ......................................................................................................................................13 4.4 X Server ...........................................................................................................................................13 5 Setup (Global Settings) 15 5.1 Starting the Setup ...........................................................................................................................15 5.1.1 Leaving the setup ....................................................................................................................15 5.2 General ............................................................................................................................................16 5.3 Input ...............................................................................................................................................17 5.3.1 Keyboard .................................................................................................................................17 5.3.2 Mouse .....................................................................................................................................18 5.3.3 Touchscreen ............................................................................................................................19 5.4 Display .............................................................................................................................................20 5.4.1 Global Display Settings............................................................................................................20 5.4.2 Advanced Display Settings ......................................................................................................21 5.4.2.1 Resolution .......................................................................................................................21 5.4.2.2 DPMS ..............................................................................................................................22 5.4.2.3 XDMCP ...........................................................................................................................23 5.4.2.4 Access Control ................................................................................................................24 5.4.2.5 Appearance .....................................................................................................................25 5.4.2.6 XC Font Service ...............................................................................................................28 5.4.2.7 NFS Font Service ............................................................................................................29 5.5 Network ...........................................................................................................................................30 5.5.1 Main Network Settings ...........................................................................................................30 5.5.2 Advanced Networks Settings ..................................................................................................31 5.5.2.1 LAN Interfaces ................................................................................................................31 5.5.2.2 Analog Modem ................................................................................................................33 5.5.2.3 ISDN ...............................................................................................................................35 5.5.2.4 ADSL ...............................................................................................................................37 5.5.2.5 PPTP ................................................................................................................................39 5.5.2.6 Cisco VPN .......................................................................................................................41 5.5.2.7 Routing ............................................................................................................................44 5.5.2.8 Hosts ...............................................................................................................................45 5.5.2.9 NFS .................................................................................................................................46 5.5.2.10 SMB ..............................................................................................................................47 5.5.2.11 Filetransfer ....................................................................................................................48 5.6 Update .............................................................................................................................................49 5.7 Sessions ..........................................................................................................................................50 MAXDATA FALCON 200 L / 300 L 3 5.8 ICA (Global ICA Settings) .................................................................................................................51 5.8.1 Window ...................................................................................................................................51 5.8.2 Server Location .......................................................................................................................52 5.8.3 Hotkey .....................................................................................................................................53 5.8.4 Drive Mapping .........................................................................................................................54 5.8.5 COM Ports ..............................................................................................................................55 5.8.6 Printer ......................................................................................................................................56 5.8.7 Firewall ....................................................................................................................................57 5.8.8 Logon ......................................................................................................................................58 5.8.9 Options ....................................................................................................................................59 5.9 RDP (Global RDP Settings) ..............................................................................................................60 5.9.1 Window ...................................................................................................................................60 5.9.2 Server ......................................................................................................................................61 5.9.3 Drive Mapping .........................................................................................................................61 5.9.4 COM Ports ..............................................................................................................................62 5.9.5 Printer ......................................................................................................................................62 5.9.6 Sound/Keyboard ......................................................................................................................63 5.9.7 Performance ............................................................................................................................64 5.9.8 Options ....................................................................................................................................64 5.10 Devices ..........................................................................................................................................65 5.10.1 Serial Ports ...........................................................................................................................65 5.10.2 USB Info ...............................................................................................................................66 5.10.3 USB Storage Hotplug ...........................................................................................................66 5.10.4 Automount Devices...............................................................................................................67 5.10.5 Automount Devices...............................................................................................................69 5.11 Printer ............................................................................................................................................70 5.11.1 LPD Printer ...........................................................................................................................70 5.11.2 LPD Hosts .............................................................................................................................72 5.11.3 ThinPrint Client .....................................................................................................................73 5.12 Security .........................................................................................................................................74 5.12.1 Password...............................................................................................................................74 5.12.2 User Permissions ..................................................................................................................75 5.12.3 Commands ............................................................................................................................76 5.12.4 RSH Remote Access .............................................................................................................77 5.12.5 Shadow .................................................................................................................................78 5.12.6 Smartcard ..............................................................................................................................79 5.12.7 Hotkeys .................................................................................................................................80 5.12.8 Kerberos ................................................................................................................................81 5.13 Registry .........................................................................................................................................83 6 Application Launcher 85 6.1 About ...............................................................................................................................................85 6.2 "Applications" Page (Starting Sessions) .........................................................................................86 6.2.1 "Reboot" or "Shutdown" the Thin Client ...............................................................................86 6.3 "Config" Page (Creating Sessions) ................................................................................................87 6.3.1 Add, edit or delete Sessions ...................................................................................................87 4 6.4 Session Configuration ....................................................................................................................88 6.4.1 Application Launcher ...............................................................................................................89 6.4.2 Setup .......................................................................................................................................89 6.4.3 Lock Screen.............................................................................................................................89 6.4.4 Sound Control..........................................................................................................................89 6.4.5 ICA...........................................................................................................................................90 6.4.5.1 Server ..............................................................................................................................90 6.4.5.2 Application .......................................................................................................................90 6.4.5.3 Logon ..............................................................................................................................91 6.4.5.4 Window ...........................................................................................................................91 6.4.5.5 Firewall ............................................................................................................................92 6.4.5.6 Options ............................................................................................................................92 6.4.6 ICA - Program Neighborhood ..................................................................................................94 6.4.7 RDP .........................................................................................................................................95 6.4.7.1 Server ..............................................................................................................................95 6.4.7.2 Application .......................................................................................................................95 6.4.7.3 Logon ..............................................................................................................................96 6.4.7.4 Window ...........................................................................................................................96 6.4.7.5 Options ............................................................................................................................97 6.4.8 Browser ...................................................................................................................................98 6.4.8.1 Mozilla .............................................................................................................................98 6.4.8.1.1 Kiosk Mode .............................................................................................................98 6.4.9 Powerterm (Terminal Emulation).............................................................................................99 6.4.10 XTERM (Local Application) ..................................................................................................100 6.4.11 Application via RSH .............................................................................................................100 6.4.12 Application via SSH .............................................................................................................101 7 Appendix: Hardware Configuration 103 MAXDATA FALCON 200 L / 300 L 5 6 1 Introduction Welcome Congratulations on purchasing one of the MAXDATA Linux-based Thin Client models. The MAXDATA Thin Clients are composed of state-of-the-art hardware and an operating system based on the MAXDATA Flash Linux Technology. We have done our best to deliver an excellent product and we promise to provide support and service of the same quality. Please refer to the "Software Feature Comparison List" on page 2 to get an overview of the supported software features and protocols of the different MAXDATA Thin Client models. How to use this Guide In this MAXDATA User`s Manual we describe the setup screens and options as well as the boot procedure. We do not describe common functionalities like TCP/IP NFS, SMB, XDMCP DHCP and , , , BOOTP etc. If you have any questions concerning these matters please ask your system administrator or if you would like to know more about protocols please refer to the according documentation This guide is divided into the following chapters: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Introduction Software Features Quick Installation Boot Procedure Setup Application Launcher Appendix Welcome and User Guide Information Quick Overview of the Software Feature Instructions for a Quick Installation Information about the Boot Process Configuration of the Global Settings Configuration of particular Session Types Hardware Information IMPORTANT NOTE: Chapter 4 "Boot Procedure" and the major part of chapter 5 "Setup" are valid for all MAXDATA Linux based Thin Clients without separation into device-specific sections. Please refer the list of supported Software features (better known as "Software Feature Comparison List"; see next page) to see which sections of chapter 6 ("Application Launcher") are relevant for your particular MAXDATA Thin Client model. Since the MAXDATA FALCON 300 L model supports nearly all available features, we have used it as the reference for screenshots of windows and dialog-boxes. All shown screenshots and descriptions based on firmware version 3.04.200. In case you need further support that your dealer or distributor cannot provide, please contact us via our website www.maxdata.com. 7 MAXDATA FALCON 200 L / 300 L 8 2 Supported Software Features MAXDATA Model Name Embedded Operating System ICA Client Version Citrix Program Neighborhood RDP Client Version PowerTerm Emulation Suite Kerberos (within PowerTerm) CONNECTIVITY SAP Gui X11R6 XDMCP (number of max. displays) Extended Local Xfonts Font Service (XC + NFS) SMB / NFS Mounting Devicemapping Daemon ThinPrint Client Printing via Line Printer (LP) Printing via TCP/IP Local Browser Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Acrobat Reader INTERNET Media Player Flash Player Real Player Messenger PPTP (VPN) PPPOE (DSL) Cisco VPN MISC Smartcard Application USB Hotplug Automounting Feature KVK Support Full Remote Managability ADMIN Shadowing / VNC Remote RSH / SSH Access Setup via Bootp / DHCP PXE Netboot Firefox Mozilla 2 4 FALCON 200 L Flash Linux 8.2 Full PN 5.1 FALCON 300 L Flash Linux 8.2 Full PN 5.1 Note: Hardware Configuration In the appendix you will find a detailed overview of the hardware configurations and technical specifications of the different models. MAXDATA FALCON 200 L / 300 L 9 10 3 Quick Installation If you carry out the following steps, the terminal can be installed in your network environment within a few minutes. · Connect the terminal to a VGA monitor, an AT compatible keyboard with PS/2 or USB connector, a PS/2 or USB mouse, the LAN via RJ45 and AC power. · Turn on the terminal and wait until the graphical desktop has started (around 30 seconds) and the window of the application launcher appears on the screen. Highlight the setup entry and start the Setup either by pressing the START button or double clicking on the setup entry. · Select your keyboard layout in the "Input/Keyboard" menu. · Select your display settings in the "Display" menu. · Complete the terminal setup program by entering a local IP address in the "Network" section or keep the default DHCP mode for automatic network configuration. · Finally "save" the settings, press "OK" and confirm with "Yes" . The unit will reboot now and will come up with the new settings. Note: For detailed session configuration refer to Chapter 6.4. Virtually every setting is "equipped" with a meaningful Tool Tip. Simply move the pointer over the setting/option you want to know more about and wait a second. MAXDATA FALCON 200 L / 300 L 11 12 4 Boot Procedure 4.1 System BIOS The BIOS looks for extensions in the appropriate memory area. If there is a DOC (Disk On Chip) in use, the BIOS extension will be detected and executed. If there is a DOM (Disk On Module) or CF (Compact Flash) in your unit, they are IDE devices and directly treated as hard disks. The next step is the execution of the master boot record, which starts a secondary stage loader. 4.2 Secondary Stage Loader and Boot Menu The secondary stage loader provides the user with a menu, which is reached by pressing the "ESC"key when the "Loading Kernel ..." message appears on the screen. You can then choose between 3 boot-options and the possibility to reset the Thin Client to its factory defaults. · Quiet Boot · Verbose Boot · Emergency Boot (setup only) · Reset to factory defaults 4.2.1 Quiet Boot "Quiet Boot" is the standard boot mode; it suppresses all messages from the kernel and starts up the graphical desktop. 4.2.2 Verbose Boot If the "Verbose Boot" is chosen, the boot messages are shown and you will have a diagnostic shell, from which common debug commands (like "ifconfig" etc) can be executed. To leave this shell type "init 3" and the boot process continues. 4.2.3 Emergency Boot If you choose "Emergency Boot" (setup only with standard parameter values), the secondary stage loader looks for a bootable system in the flash and continues the boot process as in the other boot modes. Emergency Boot basically starts the X Server without the network driver at a resolution of 640 x 480 - 60 Hz and finally starts directly into the setup. This is very useful, if you selected a too high screen resolution, or chose a wrong mouse type. 4.2.4 Reset to default factory settings All your personal settings including your password and configured sessions will be lost if you choose this option. Before the reset will be applied, a warning message is displayed on the screen where you have to explicitely confirm your decision. If the terminal is protected by an administrator password, you will be prompted to enter it. In case this password is not known anymore, you will have to contact us via our website www.maxdata.com. Provide the displayed "terminal key" and the stated firmware version and of course your contact data. Our support will provide a so called "reset to factory defaults key" for this specific unit. (Every key is valid for one single unit only, to keep this process the most convenient, but still secure.) 4.3 Networking After loading the kernel the network configuration follows. Three different ways can be chosen to include the terminal into the network environment. According to the settings of the terminal DHCP , BOOTP or manual configured IP address can be used. 4.4 X Server The last step of the boot procedure is the start of the X-Server and the local window manager. MAXDATA FALCON 200 L / 300 L 13 14 5 Setup (Global Settings) After the boot procedure has completed, such a desktop will be displayed on the screen. The "Application Launcher" starts automatically because it`s set to "autostart & restart" by default. Because the "Setup" program is the central configuration tool for all global settings of the Thin Client, a "Setup"-Session is also predefined. 5.1 Starting the Setup You can reach the Setup in three different ways: · Select the "Setup" entry in the "Application Launcher" and double click it or press the "Start" button in the lower left corner of the window. · Click on the "MAXDATA" icon in the very lower left corner and in the popup select "Setup" . · Clicking on any free space on the desktop with the right mouse button will cause a dropdown list to appear; again select the "Setup" entry to proceed. These are the default settings to reach the Setup. You can configure it to be reachable in every combination of this three possibilities within the "Application Launcher" (see Chapter 6). 5.1.1 Leaving the setup In general, every particular setup page provides an "OK" "Cancel" and "Save" button. , After all configurations in a particular setup section are made and you want to save your settings without leaving the setup program, click on the "Save" button. If you did not change any settings and you want to exit the setup, click on the "Cancel" button. In case you changed settings, leaving the setup with "OK" will prompt you with the above "Apply Settings" Popup. Decide if you want to let the changes take effect immediately ("Yes"), save and let it become effective on next reboot ("No"), or "Cancel" to stay within setup. MAXDATA FALCON 200 L / 300 L 15 5.2 General When the "MAXDATA Setup" has been started, first the "General" page appears on the screen. Some system information additionally to the product name are provided on this page. Some vital informations like the firmware version, the memory size (RAM) and the flash size. · Language Select the appropriate language from the list. (Currently "German" and "English" only. Note: The chosen language is the user interface language, so it`s valid for all local applications. · Tooltips These are small dropdown windows with a short description of the pointed menu entry. This tooltips open up if you stay on a menu entry with your mouse pointer for the entered amount of "Tooltip Delay" time (in tenth of seconds). · Set Time and Date ... Click on the "Set Time and Date" button to open up this dialog-box. Make your changes and confirm it by pressing the "Set time and Date" button once, then close this page. If such a Time Server is available in your network, you may also use the "Network Time Protocol" (NTP) to request the proper time and date automatically during each bootup 16 Setup (Global Settings) 5.3 Input 5.3.1 Keyboard · Keyboard Layout Select your "keyboard layout" here. The layout will be valid for all parts of the system including emulations, window sessions and X applications. (Table to the right shows all currently supported layouts.) · Keyboard Layout Choose your keyboard type from the available from this drop box: · Character Repeat In this section you can set the auto repeat behavior for the keyboard: o Repeat Delay Sets the delay time (in milliseconds) between pressing a key and the start of the auto repeat mode. o Repeat Rate Sets the number of repeated characters per second. · Enable Dead Keys Enable this function if the chosen keyboard layout uses dead keys for special characters. · Disable Xkeyboard extension Activating this button disables the language specific keymappings of the local X-Server. (Thus you will in fact have US keyboard layout.) Within an XDM connection, keys may though be mapped by the server. · Start with Numlock on Enable this checkbox, if you want Numlock to be activated during the boot process automatically. MAXDATA FALCON 200 L / 300 L 17 5.3.2 Mouse · Mouse Type and Mouse Port Set the type and port of the attached mouse device from these two drop down boxes: · Lefthand mode Changes the orientation of the mouse to left handed by swapping the mouse buttons. · Emulate 3 Button Mouse (not supported with serial mouse) Enable/disable the emulation of the third (middle) mouse button for mice which only have two physical buttons. The third button is emulated by pressing both buttons simultaneously. · Emulate 3 Button Timeout Sets the timeout (in milliseconds) the driver waits before deciding if two buttons where pressed "simultaneously" if 3 button emulation is enabled. , · Hide Cursor In case you don`t use a mouse or you want to show some self-running presentations, you may set a mouse cursor idle timout. To completely disable the Mouse Cursor, set timeout to zero. · Mouse Resolution Here you set the resolution of your mouse in counts per inch. · Mouse double click time The maximum interval (in milliseconds) between two successive mouse clicks to recognize a double click may be altered here. · Mouse double click Range The maximum distance (in pixels) between two successive mouse clicks to recognize a double click may be altered here. 18 Setup (Global Settings) 5.3.3 Touchscreen Note: To get into and navigate within the setup, it`s recommended to do the initial configuration with an attached Mouse. You may also use the "Emergency Boot" and navigate through the setup with the keyboard by using the cursor arrows, tab and space bar. · Touch Screen Type The supported types are currently "Elographics" and "MicroTouch" . · Touch Screen already calibrated After enabling the touchscreen functionality, you have to calibrate it minimal once. As long as you do not activate this checkbox, the calibration will automatically start at every boot up. · Swap X and Y Values Activate this option in case you rotate the panel by 90 degrees (Portrait mode). · Minimal and maximal X and Y Values. These will be set by the calibration tool. (You may also manipulate them manually) · Untouch Delay The maximal time (in milliseconds) allowed between two touch events still beeing interpreted as one. E.g. while moving Windows by drag&drop, unintentional untouch events may occur. Increasing this value prevents the Thin Client from interpreting this as two separate touchs. · Report Delay Defines the time (in milliseconds), the Screen must be touched to recognize it as touch event. · Baud Rate Set the communication speed via the selected port. (In doubt, refer your panel`s manual.) · Touch Screen Interface Port You can attach the Touch Screen to wether COM1 or COM2. Set the selected port here. · Set driver specific defaults Click here once after changing the Touch Screen Type or to reset the settings to it`s defaults. MAXDATA FALCON 200 L / 300 L 19 5.4 Display 5.4.1 Global Display Settings · Set driver specific defaults This menu allows you to specify the dekstop color depth from these available: - 8 bits per pixel (256 colors) - 16 bits per pixel (High color / 65k colors) - 24 bits per pixel (True color / 16,7million colors). Note: Make sure that the display unit connected to the Thin Client supports the selected settings! (In case you accidently set it too high, refer section 4.2.3 "Emergency Boot" .) Desktop Area and Refresh Frequency · Physical Desktop Size and Frequency Select the needed resolution from this menu. The available resolutions depend on the previously chosen color depth and the hardware model of your Thin Client. · Virtual Desktop Size The virtual resolution is used for panning. That means that the virtual screen is bigger than the physical screen. So the "Virtual Desktop Size" can never be smaller than the chosen entry of the "Physical Desktop Size" . Note: Both of the desktop size entries but also the value of the color depth depend on each other, as well as the used hardware (Thin Client model). Screensaver and DPMS · Blanking Screensaver If the screensaver function is activated a blanking screensaver is used after the period of time (in minutes) you have defined. · DPMS See 5.4.2.2. 20 Setup (Global Settings)