
iUser Manual for Neoware Appliances Running NeoLinuxRelease 2.3HotkeyQuick Reference GuideTo... Press...Display the Neoware desktopCTRL + ALT + ENDDi
Introduction2 What is an Computing Appliance?The appendixes cover additional topics that you may need to know.What is an Computing Appliance?A new way
Index92using 81taskbar 82hiding 82moving 82opening active windows 82properties box 82windows 83closing 83maximizing 83minimizing 83moving 84resizing 8
Index93overview 4Retrographics VT640 73RJ-45 Ethernet jack 6SSCO Console emulation 73Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 37Security Settings 25set/change passw
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IntroductionWhat is an Computing Appliance? 3Neoware AppliancesNeoware thin client appliances are sleek computing devices that have no hard drive, fan
Introduction4 Getting More InformationNeoLinux provides powerful and flexible computing capabilities for networks that have many types of servers as w
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual5CHAPTER 1 Setting up Your ApplianceThis chapter describes how to unpack and set up your Neoware Appliance.Unpacking You
Setting up Your Appliance6 Connecting the ComponentsConnecting the ComponentsBack panel connectorsThe following is an explanation of the different con
Setting up Your ApplianceConnecting the Components 7Connecting the cables1 Arrange your appliance and monitor in your work area.2 Connect the monitor
Setting up Your Appliance8 Connecting the ComponentsConnecting USB peripheral devices for use with Citrix ICAYou can connect USB external drives to yo
Setting up Your ApplianceConnecting the Components 9path field. When finished Click OK.Note: Depending on the device you are connecting the path will
Setting up Your Appliance10 Determining the Release Version of Your SoftwareDetermining the Release Version of Your SoftwareAccessing the Help | About
Setting up Your ApplianceArranging Your Work Area 11Arranging Your Work AreaGetting comfortable These tips will help reduce eye strain and body fatigu
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Setting up Your Appliance12 Arranging Your Work Area
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual13CHAPTER 2 Configuring Your Network SettingsThis chapter describes how to initially configure your appliance for your n
Configuring Your Network Settings14 Selecting the Network SettingsNetwork Settings DialogThe following values may be set under Network Settings where
Configuring Your Network SettingsSelecting the Network Settings 15ber. Specify how broadcast requests are sent from your appliance to the network. Typ
Configuring Your Network Settings16 Selecting the Network Settingsworks, type the IP address of the router or gateway com-puter that connects them.ezU
Configuring Your Network SettingsSelecting the Network Settings 17• Full image software updates• Modular software updates (snap-ins)• Thin client appl
Configuring Your Network Settings18 Selecting the Network SettingsezUpdate server with a new profile to override the existing ezUpdate settings for on
Configuring Your Network SettingsSelecting the Network Settings 19networking and apply the changes or Cancel to return to the Net-work Settings dialog
Configuring Your Network Settings20 Selecting the Network Settings
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual21CHAPTER 3 ezConnect - The Neoware Connection ManagerThis chapter describes how to use ezConnect to create and use conn
FCC regulatory and safety information iiiFCC regulatory and safety informationFCC regulatory and safety information can be found in the Quick-Start Gu
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection Manager22 Managing ConnectionsCreating connections1 If ezConnect isn’t on screen, simultaneously press CTRL + ALT +
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection ManagerUsing Connections 23Deleting Connections1 If ezConnect isn’t on screen, simultaneously press CTRL + ALT + EN
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection Manager24 Using ConnectionsEnding a Connection1 If ezConnect isn’t on screen, simultaneously press CTRL + ALT + END
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection ManagerAppliance Properties 25• Restart - This option disconnects the user from any active session (leaving them ru
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection Manager26 Appliance PropertiesThis dialog allows the system administrator to selectively set specific security opti
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection ManagerAppliance Properties 27• Allow connections to be created or modified - Select this checkbox to allow the use
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection Manager28 Appliance Propertiesset as the security password and the Enter key. At this point you are at the NeoLinux
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection ManagerAppliance Properties 29Sound 1 If ezConnect isn’t on screen, simultaneously press CTRL + ALT + END.2 Select
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection Manager30 Appliance Propertieswork Drives tab is used to map a network drive for NeoLinux applications to use. The
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection ManagerAppliance Properties 31Network Drive Dialog will appear.4 In the Remote Server field specify the host name o
iv Safety InstructionsSafety InstructionsPlease read these safety instruction carefully and keep this user’s manual for later refer-ence.1. Before rem
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection Manager32 Appliance PropertiesThe X Window tab of the Server Settings dialog allows an administrator to prepopulate
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection ManagerAppliance Properties 33The Date & Time Settings dialog will appear on your screen.3 Adjust the month, da
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection Manager34 Appliance PropertiesThe Desktop Settings tabbed dialog will appear on your screen.3 Select the tab for th
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection ManagerAppliance Properties 35• Shadow - Specify the settings that allow an Administrator to shadow (remotely view
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection Manager36 Connection PropertiesConnection PropertiesGlobal ICA Settings When a user clicks Settings | Connection pr
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection ManagerConnection Properties 37location”) works only with Citrix MetaFrame XP servers or later. Change the default
ezConnect - The Neoware Connection Manager38 Connection Properties
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual39CHAPTER 4 ICA ConnectionsThis chapter describes how to create and edit the configuration of ICA connections.Configurin
ICA Connections40 Configuring ICA Connectionsmenu.If you need to set another primary Citrix server, for example one located on a different subnet from
ICA ConnectionsConfiguring ICA Connections 41disconnected.When finished, or if you do not wish to enable these options, click Next.4 In the Specify Ap
NeoLinux Appliance User ManualvTable of ContentsRelease 2.3 iFCC regulatory and safety information iiiCANADA ICES/NMB-003 Class/Classe (B) iiiNeoware
ICA Connections42 Configuring ICA Connections5 If you want, specify logon information, and then click Next.Note: If you don’t type logon information n
ICA ConnectionsConfiguring ICA Connections 43tion level, whether you would like to use data compression, and whether or not to use disk cache in the S
ICA Connections44 Configuring ICA Connectionsclick Finish.The ICA connection will appear in the ezConnect connection list.Editing an ICA connectionWhe
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual45CHAPTER 5 RDP ConnectionsThis chapter describes how to create and edit the configuration of RDP connections.Configurin
RDP Connections46 Configuring RDP Connections2 In the Enter Connection and Server dialog type a title for your connection in the name field and then t
RDP ConnectionsConfiguring RDP Connections 47Next or Finish.4 If you want, specify logon information. When finished, click Next or Finish.Note: If you
RDP Connections48 Configuring RDP Connectionsished, click Next or Finish.6 In the Select Connection Options dialog, specify the options you would like
RDP ConnectionsConfiguring RDP Connections 49• Keyboard Layout - Select the type of keyboard you are using.Note: The setting for the Keyboard Layout m
RDP Connections50 Configuring RDP ConnectionsEditing an RDP connectionWhen editing an RDP connection, the user is presented with a tabbed dialog, with
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual51CHAPTER 6 Basic Terminal ConnectionsThis chapter describes how to create and edit Basic Terminal con-nections.Configur
Table of ContentsviAccessing Network Settings 13Network Settings Dialog 14ezUpdate Settings 16Saving Network Settings Changes 18CHAPTER 3 ezConnect -
Basic Terminal Connections52 Configuring Basic Terminal ConnectionsOK.2 In the Specify Title and Server dialog, enter a title for your con-nection. Th
Basic Terminal ConnectionsConfiguring Basic Terminal Connections 53these options, click Next or Finish.4 If you want, select a window size for your co
Basic Terminal Connections54 Configuring Basic Terminal Connections6 If you would like to specify the foreground and background colors for your connec
Basic Terminal ConnectionsConfiguring Basic Terminal Connections 55tabs, refer to the Creating a Basic Terminal connection instructions above.
Basic Terminal Connections56 Configuring Basic Terminal Connections
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual57CHAPTER 7 Netscape ConnectionsIf your appliance has the optional Netscape software installed, then this chapter descri
Netscape Connections58 Configuring Netscape Connections2 In the Enter Connection Name and Start Page dialog, enter a title for your connection in the
Netscape ConnectionsConfiguring Netscape Connections 59Note: The Netscape Kiosk mode runs the browser in a full-screen mode and allows the administrat
Netscape Connections60 Configuring Netscape ConnectionsWhen finished, click Next.6 If you want, click on the icon in the Modify Netscape Prefer-ences
Netscape ConnectionsConfiguring Netscape Connections 61The Netscape connection will appear in the ezConnect connection list.Editing a Netscape connect
Table of ContentsviiCHAPTER 9 Custom Connections 69Configuring Custom Connections 69Creating a Custom connection 69Editing a Custom connection 71CHAPT
Netscape Connections62 Configuring Netscape Connections
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual63CHAPTER 8 X Window ConnectionsIf your appliance contains this software option, then this chapter describes how to crea
X Window Connections64 Configuring X Window Connectionsfrom the drop-down menu. When finished, click OK.2 Enter a name for your X Window connection. W
X Window ConnectionsConfiguring X Window Connections 65connection you are creating. When finished, click Next.Note: There are four types of XDM sessio
X Window Connections66 Configuring X Window ConnectionsWhen finished, click Next.5 Enter the font server and the font server port you wish to use. Whe
X Window ConnectionsConfiguring X Window Connections 67input device settings. When finished, click Next.7 In the Startup Options dialog, you can selec
X Window Connections68 Configuring X Window ConnectionsThe X Window connection will appear in the ezConnect connection list.Editing an X Window connec
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual69CHAPTER 9 Custom ConnectionsIf your appliance has this software option, then this chapter describes how to create a Cu
Custom Connections70 Configuring Custom Connectionsconnection, and the executable command you would like to use to start your custom connection. When
Custom ConnectionsConfiguring Custom Connections 713 In the Startup Options dialog, you can select whether you would like this connection to automatic
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Custom Connections72 Configuring Custom Connections
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual73CHAPTER 10 Pericom Terminal ConnectionsIf your appliance has the optional Pericom software, then this chapter describe
Pericom Terminal Connections74 Configuring Pericom Terminal Connectionsthe Pericom Terminal Emulation client available. For a listing of cli-ents incl
Pericom Terminal ConnectionsConfiguring Pericom Terminal Connections 75Note: By clicking the Finish button at the end of this step or any subsequent s
Pericom Terminal Connections76 Configuring Pericom Terminal ConnectionsInterface. Check the box of the corresponding option to set the feature. These
Pericom Terminal ConnectionsConfiguring Pericom Terminal Connections 77able command. When finished, click Finish.For a list of the advanced command-li
Pericom Terminal Connections78 Configuring Pericom Terminal Connectionstabs, refer to the Creating a Pericom Terminal connection instruc-tions above.P
Pericom Terminal ConnectionsConfiguring Pericom Terminal Connections 79• Select the appropriate printer port and type from the setup selec-tion screen
Pericom Terminal Connections80 Configuring Pericom Terminal Connections
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual81CHAPTER 11 Using the NeoLinux DesktopThis chapter explains how to use the NeoLinux desktop to manage your program wind
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual1IntroductionThis chapter describes the purpose and main topics of this manual, as well as the basic features of the Neo
Using the NeoLinux Desktop82 Getting StartedUsing the Taskbar The NeoLinux taskbar is a movable control bar. Every open Win-dows connection and NeoLin
Using the NeoLinux DesktopUsing NeoLinux Windows 83Using NeoLinux WindowsUsing the window controlsEach program on the NeoLinux desktop operates in a s
Using the NeoLinux Desktop84 Using NeoLinux Windows• To move a window, left-click and drag its title bar. Or click and drag a window edge or corner wi
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual85Appendix A: Advanced NeoLinux ConfigurationThis appendix discusses advanced configuration procedures for Neolinux base
86 Setting your appliance to ignore BOOTP or DHCP responses"Enabled" then skip to step 6.5 Hit the Page Down or Page Up key once to set the
Setting your appliance to ignore BOOTP or DHCP responses 87Note: The device entry example above is used to set the appli-ance to ignore DHCP responses
88 Setting your appliance to ignore BOOTP or DHCP responses
NeoLinux Appliance User Manual89IndexNumerics10BaseT Ethernet 7Aactive windows, defined 83ADDS A2 73alphanumeric emulations 73ANSI BBS 73applianceconn
Index90monitors 7network cables 7peripherals 7printers 6, 7connectionsadding22basic temrinal 51Custom 69ICA 39Netscape 57Pericom temrinal 74RDP 45X Wi
Index91Ethernet connector 7ezConnect 2, 21appliance properties 25connection properties 36copying connections 23creating connections 22deleting connect
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