Windows XPembedded based Thin Client Manual

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Windows XPembedded based Thin Client Manual Version 1.1.0 Contents i Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview 1-1 XPe File System 1-2 Chapter 2 - Startup and Configuration 2-1 Default Logon accounts 2-1 Logging On 2-1 XPe Management 2-3 1. Assign AutoLogon User 2-4 2. Setting Display Properties 2-4 3. Computer Management 2-5 4. XPe SNMP Control Utility 2-6 5. RAM Disk Size Properties 2-6 6. PopUp Main Menu 2-7 Network Connections 2-7 Chapter 3 - Applications 3-1 Installing New Applications 3-1 CITRIX Program Neighborhood 3-1 Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) 3-2 Internet Explorer 3-3 Java Virtual Machine 3-3 Adobe Acrobat Reader 3-3 Microsoft Windows Media Player 3-3 Macromedia Flash and Shockwave playback 3-3 TermPro Emulations 3-4 802.11a/b/g wireless adapter support 3-4 USB Device Support 3-4 SNMPadm - Remote Management 3-5 Contents ii Chapter 4 TermPro Emulations 4-1 Configure/Edit Sessions 4-2 Display Sessions 4-5 Printer Sessions 4-14 Using Emulation Sessions 4-18 Display Sessions 4-18 Printer Sessions 4-34 Appendix A XPe Image Recovery A-1 Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction An overview of the XPe Thin Client is presented along with a description of its file system. Overview The XPe thin client, with its high quality, versatility, and flexibility, is an expandable high- performance terminal that gives users the ability to access Windows, Internet, multimedia, and legacy applications, at a lower total cost of ownership than PCs or other
computing products. The XPe client software, powered by Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, has built-in support of Microsoft RDP and Citrix ICA protocol, multiple terminal emulations (such as IBM 5250, 3270 and 3151, DEC VT-420, Wyse WY-60, among others), Internet Explorer, and Windows Media Player. Users can access applications running on Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 and Citrix MetaFrame, as well as mainframe, midrange, UNIX and other legacy applications, multimedia and the Web. This provides broad application compatibility and system integration, improving user productivity. And since it uses
Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, the client software supports the full Win32 API, as well as Windows XP Professional device drivers and development tools, and many third-party device drivers. This facilitates rapid creation, integration and porting of local applications
into the Xpe terminal. PCMCIA expansion slot, higher-performance CPU, serial and parallel printer ports, 10/100
BaseT Fast Ethernet, USB and PS/2 ports, audio and an internal power supply are all standard hardware contained in a small footprint metal enclosure. This simplifies network and peripheral connection and unit deployment, reducing installation time to just minutes.
The ET5500x hardware platform adds PCMCIA support for a wide variety of devices including 802.11 wireless Ethernet. And like all CLI thin clients, XPe works seamlessly with CLIs SNMP Administrator software.
This powerful tool gives administrators complete centralized control of all CLI desktops, dramatically reducing support costs. Computer Lab International SNMPADM remote management software can be obtained (no charge) by sending a request to
support@computerlab.com. Be sure to include the serial number of the terminal as part of your email. The request can be made by phone at 800.727.5250 or 714.572.8000, option 2. Introduction 1-2 The XPe File System The XPe memory system is composed of 256MB of Flash memory (persistent storage)
expandable to 1GB plus 256MB DRAM (temporary storage) expandable to 1GB. These storage areas are virtual disk drives C: and Z: respectively. Flash disk (C:) The XPe thin client contains a Flash memory-based file system where the operating system and local application files are stored. The Flash drive is protected at all times, except when the local Administrator is logged on.
Note: It is recommended that you save files on a server and not on the flash storage. A minimum of 10MB of unused space should be maintained on C: for proper operation. Temporary RAM disk (Z:) The XPe thin client uses a virtual disk which utilizes a portion of the system memory. This virtual drive is labeled Z: and is used to store temporary data. This storage is volatile and will be erased when the thin client is shut down or rebooted. Therefore, any files that you
want to keep and use again should not be stored on drive Z:. Drive Z: is a good location for storing session-specific files that should not be permanently stored in the Flash disk. These types of files include: software temp files, temporary Internet cache, spooled print
jobs, etc. This drive may be used to temporarily store installation or other files. Mapping network drives To map network drives, it is necessary to be logged in as the Administrator or an account with administrator privileges. Drive mappings will persist as so defined. Startup and Configuration 2-1 Chapter 2 - Startup and Configuration This chapter describes how to initially log on to your thin client and how to do
basic configuration. If the wired LAN Ethernet connection is plugged into your LAN, a LAN
connection using DHCP will be started automatically. Default Logon Accounts The XPe thin client comes with two default logon accounts: Administrator and User. Logging on as Administrator allows you to configure every aspect of the XPe. Logging on as User allows you to use the pre-installed software but not to make configuration changes. The User account is also configured with constraints designed to improve overall security. These User account limitations lock down the operating system to
prevent unauthorized changes that could impair function and reduce the exposure to viruses and other unintentional software installations. For instance, if not logged on as Administrator, the following functions of the Windows
Security screen invoked by Ctrl+Alt+Del will not be available: Task Manager, Change Password, and Lock Computer. Logging On After powering up the terminal for the first time, you can logon using one of the two default logons: Default Accounts User Name Password* Administrator Administrator Administrator User User User * Passwords are case-sensitive The user Administrator is automatically logged into the terminal by default. As
Administrator you can configure the system to your liking (see XPe Management below). For security reasons, consideration should be given to changing the default passwords. It is recommended that all units in the same
group be assigned the same Administrator password for simplified administrative control. Startup and Configuration 2-2 When you log in as Administrator, the flash drive is unprotected and changes
to the device configuration are allowed. Writes are allowed to the flash drive at all times until the terminal has been restarted. For example, if you login as Administrator, log out, then back in as User, the flash is unprotected and
writes are allowed. YOU MUST REBOOT to ensure the flash write protection is enabled. When any user other than Administrator logs in after a reboot, the flash is protected and no changes or writes will be saved. The initial User logon screen is shown below. Note: the V icon only shows when the terminal is shadowed (by SNMPadm) then stays on the
SYSTRAY until the terminal is rebooted. Startup and Configuration 2-3 XPe Management The initial desktop screen after Administrator logon is as follows. On the right side of the task bar (before time-of-day) is a Key-in-Lock icon for
the XPe management functions. Right click this icon to display the available management options shown in the display above. The management options are described on the following pages. Click the desired management function. Startup and Configuration 2-4 1. Assign AutoLogon User Use this screen to setup AutoLogon Note: A user that has just been added will not display on the Default user name list. -type
that name and password into the fields, then click Apply. 2. Setting Display Properties Use the standard XP Display Properties shown below to set desired display settings. Startup and Configuration 2-5 3. Computer Management Standard XP computer management. Refer to Microsoft XP Professional Documentation on the Microsoft Web site for details on how to use these screens. Startup and Configuration 2-6 4. XPe SNMP Control Utility This screen displays the Firmware Version and unit Serial Number.
Use the SNMP Network button to allow entry of user defined Terminal Information codes which are displayed for the terminal by the SNMPadm program. 5. RAM Disk Size Properties If a program requires more RAM to run properly, you can selected a larger
size from the pull down list. Note: Some installation programs may require 64MB of working space. Changing the RAM
Disk size allocates RAM to be used as a virtual disk file. You must restart after making this
change. It is recommended to allocate the minimum RAM Disk size for your application. Startup and Configuration 2-7 6. PopUp Main Menu The first five options are as described previously. The Current Enhanced Write Filter if enabled, allows you to write to
protected Flash memory. If this capability is to be granted to users, other then the Administrator, check the Allow Save Data box. For maximum device protection, it is recommended that only the Administrator be allowed
to save data (leave this Check Box unselected). Network Connections Network and Domain configuration is performed in the same manner as Windows XP Professional. By default the wired LAN Ethernet connection using DHCP is enabled. Wireless and Remote Access Dial Up connections may be configured. Microsoft Firewall The XPe Firewall is by default disabled. See the Microsoft web page for procedures to enable and configure this firewall. Applications 3-1 Chapter 3 Applications This chapter describes the software applications that are preinstalled
and configured on your XPe thin client. It also describes how to install new applications. Installing new Applications Applications and Device Drivers can be loaded only by the Administrator. They can be installed by way of a network resource or USB mass storage device. The
Z: RAM drive may be used to temporarily store install or other files. XPe does not support the Add/Remove Programs wizard. New programs/drivers must provide their own Install/Uninstall programs (e.g. setup.exe, install.exe). It is recommended that before changes are made to the default configuration, a backup copy of the default image be made. Using SNMPADM management software, discover the XPe Terminal, then drag/drop the IP address into the Remote Images window. This task needs to be done one time. One backup image can be used for all terminals. The image must be saved in the default Data folder. Applications Citrix Program Neighborhood (click named Icon) Citrix Program Neighborhood is a utility that allows administrators and users to create server connections using the Citrix ICA Client. Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA

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