End User License Agreement (“License”) A copy of the Dell End User License Agreement is included in the software and provided for your reference only. The License at http://www.wyse.com/license as of the purchase date is the controlling licensing agreement.
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Regulatory Compliance for Thin Clients 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.
About this Guide 1 Finding the Information You Need in this Guide 1 Dell Technical Support 1 Related Documentation and Services 1 Enhancing Your Experience with Dell Software 2 Dell Online Community 2 Getting Started: Quickly Learning the Basics Logging In 3...
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Contents Language Support 25 Mixer 25 Mouse 26 Network Connections 26 Network Proxy 27 Printers 28 Installing a Network Printer 29 Installing a Local Printer 30 RDP Settings 31 RD Broker 31 Window 31 Screensaver 32 TCX Audio 32 TCX USB Virtualizer 33 User Administration 34 VNC Server 34 WDM 35...
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Contents VMware View Client 49 Network 49 Secure Preferences 49 Connection 49 Desktop 50 Login 50 VNC Viewer 51 Network 51 Connection 51 Window 51 Login 51 Web Browser 52 Network 52 Window 52 Auto Reconnect 52 Central Configuration: Automating Configurations How INI Files are Employed 54 How to Set Up Automatic Configuration 55 Step 1: Prepare the Root Directory and Folder Structure on the Server 55...
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This guide supplements the standard Ubuntu documentation supplied by Canonical Inc. and explains the differences, enhancements, and additional features provided by Dell with the thin client. It does not attempt to describe the standard features found in Ubuntu. Ubuntu help can be accessed from the Ubuntu Support Web site at: http://www.ubuntu.com/support.
Enhancing Your Experience with Dell Software Dell provides several software products that are specifically designed to enhance your thin client experience. Dell Thin Computing Software is available on the Dell Web site at: http://www.wyse.com/products/software. Dell Online Community Dell maintains an online community where users of our products can seek and exchange information on user forums.
Getting Started: Quickly Learning the Basics Use the following information to quickly learn the basics and get started using your thin client: "Logging In" • "Using Your Home Screen" • "Configuring Thin Client Settings and Connections" • "Connecting to Network and Session Services" •...
Chapter 2 Using Your Home Screen The Wyse Enhanced Ubuntu Linux Home screen is designed for efficiency and usability. Use the following guidelines (depending on user privilege, some options may not be available for use): TIP: Each icon has a pop-up description for easy identification. Table 1 Menu bar icons Icon What It Does...
Getting Started: Quickly Learning the Basics The Home screen also contains: Right-click menu - Right-clicking the menu bar provides options to customize your • menu bar and panel. For example, the Customize Panel option allows you to move your menu bar to the top, left, bottom, or right of your Home screen. Home Screen Application and Connection icons - Each application and •...
Chapter 2 Configuring Thin Client Settings and Connections While the use of Wyse INI files is recommended to configure thin client settings and connections available to users (see "Central Configuration: Automating Configurations"), you can use dialog boxes on a thin client to: Set up your thin client hardware, look and feel, and system settings (see •...
Depending on your thin client model, connections to monitors can be made using either a VGA (analog) monitor port, a DVI (digital) monitor port, or a DisplayPort (digital) and the proper Dell monitor cables/splitters/adapters. For information on configuring dual display settings, see "Display."...
Chapter 2 System Log tab - Displays the System Log information, including various messages • generated during the operation of the thin client. Copyright tab - Displays the software copyright and patent notices. • Using Wyse Terminal Clicking the Terminal icon on the Home screen opens the Wyse Terminal emulator window.
Getting Started: Quickly Learning the Basics Accessing Thin Client Boot Order Settings 1. Power off the device. 2. Press and hold the Delete key while pressing and holding the Power button to power on the device. When the Activity light (next to the Power button) blinks, release the Power button.
(see "Central Configuration: Automating Configurations"). In addition, the Wyse USB Firmware Tool also provides a simple USB imaging solution for supported devices (see "Enhancing Your Experience with Dell Software"). "Accessibility" • "Appearance"...
Chapter 3 Accessibility Use the Accessibility dialog box (click Accessibility) to set Sticky Keys, Slow Keys, and Bounce Keys options. Appearance Use the Appearance dialog box (click Appearance) to customize your Home screen (Style, Icons, and Fonts).
Configuring System Settings Background Use the Background dialog box (click Background) to customize your desktop background. TIP: PNG files are recommended for most single monitor setups. However, on dual-monitor setups, a JPG file is recommended (as there is some color variance due to Y-Cable or DVI/VGA output when using PNG files).
Chapter 3 Citrix Settings (Global Settings) Use the Citrix Settings dialog box (click Citrix Settings) to configure the common settings you want for all ICA connections (ICA Global Settings). After configuring, be sure to click OK. Network Use the Network tab to configure the servers and reconnection settings. Use the following guidelines: PN Agent Server - Enter the PN Agent Server you want to use (this can be a list of •...
Configuring System Settings Drive Mapping Use the Drive Mapping tab to map drives on the server to devices on the thin client, and to view and manage (add, edit, and delete) the list of current drives (including drive information) mapped on the thin client. Adding Drives 1.
Chapter 3 Hotkeys Use the Hotkeys tab to map hotkeys on the thin client (select a Hotkey option using the Hotkey lists for each function you want). Display Use the Display tab to set: Mouse - Enables the middle mouse button to paste copied content. •...
Configuring System Settings Firewall Use the Firewall tab to set the firewall options on the thin client: Automatically detect proxy - Detects proxy servers automatically. • Use Alternate Address for Firewalls - Enables connections behind a firewall • Proxy Type - Select a Proxy Type from the list and if necessary (Secure (HTTPS) or •...
Chapter 3 Date & Time Use the Date/Time Properties dialog box (click Date & Time) to set Date & Time and Time Zone options. After configuring, be sure to click OK. Use the Date and Time tab to: Synchronize with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server - Enter the IP Address or •...
Configuring System Settings Device Settings Use the Device Settings dialog box (click Device Settings) to set the parameters of your device (Terminal Name, Hosts, and Ethernet Speed). After configuring, be sure to click OK. Terminal Name Use the Terminal Name tab to obtain the device name: Contact DHCP server - Obtains the name from the DHCP server.
Chapter 3 Ethernet Speed Use the Ethernet Speed tab to select the Ethernet speed. TIP: It is recommended to use Auto-Detect in a 1 GB network. Diagnostics Use the Diagnostics dialog box (click Diagnostics) to select and use a diagnostic tool: Ping - Enter or select a destination from the Destination list and click Ping.
Configuring System Settings Display Use the Monitor Preferences dialog box (click Display) to set the monitor display preferences (Primary Display Output, Resolution, Refresh Rate, and Rotation). For most monitors, resolution is obtained automatically from the monitor. After configuring, be sure to click Apply. TIP: Dual Monitors - When using a DVI to DVI/VGA splitter with VGA and DVI monitors at the same time, note that the VGA monitor will be the primary monitor.
"How to Set Up Automatic Configuration." TIP: Wyse client devices also support INI changes through Wyse Device Manager’s DDC (see "Enhancing Your Experience with Dell Software" and "WDM"). Use the following guidelines: Do not use INI files - Use this option when you want to use only locally configured •...
Configuring System Settings Import Certificates Use the Import Certificates dialog box (click Import Certificates) to import and manage (add and delete) ICA Digital Certificates as described in "Adding Certificates from a Remote Server" and "Adding Certificates from a Local Device." Adding Certificates from a Remote Server Use the following guidelines (certificate files you add from a remote server must end with the extension .crt, and be DER-encoded or Base64-encoded):...
Chapter 3 Adding Certificates from a Local Device 1. In the Import Certificates dialog box, click Add to open the Add Certificate dialog box. 2. Select the Local Server option, and then click Next to open the Open File dialog box.
Configuring System Settings Language Support Use the Language & Text dialog box (click Language Support) to select the Language and Text format options of the User Interface (UI) from the list of supported languages. Note that currently only English is supported. Mixer Use the Mixer dialog box (click Mixer) to configure Playback (Master system sounds) volume and other available controls.
Chapter 3 Mouse Use the Mouse dialog box (click Mouse) to select Devices (button order, feedback, and reset to defaults options) and Behavior (drag-and-drop and double-click options) mouse preferences. Network Connections Use the Network Connections dialog box (click Network Connections) to configure the settings you want for supported network connections.
Configuring System Settings Network Proxy Use the Network Proxy Preferences dialog box (click Network Proxy) to configure the Proxy Configuration and Ignored Hosts options you want for supported network connections. Use the Proxy Configuration and Ignored Hosts tabs to view and manage proxy settings and list of hosts to ignore (information provided by your network administrator) for the network connections configured on the thin client (experienced users only).
Chapter 3 Printers Use the Printers dialog box (click Printers) for printer related tasks. TIP: While this section provides an overview of printer related guidelines to use, see "Installing a Network Printer" and "Installing a Local Printer" for detailed procedures. For full details on Linux printing, refer to CUPS documentation.
Chapter 3 Installing a Local Printer Connect the printer cable to your thin client and use the following guidelines: 1. Click Administration tab > Add Printer to open the Add Printer wizard. 2. Be sure the USB printer you connected to your thin client is selected and click Continue.
Configuring System Settings RDP Settings Use the RDP Settings dialog box (click RDP Settings) to configure the common settings you want for all RDP connections. After configuring, be sure to click OK. RD Broker Use the RD Broker tab to configure the servers and reconnection settings for login usage.
Chapter 3 Screensaver Use the Screensaver Preferences dialog box (click Screensaver) to Display Modes (select screen saver theme settings) and Advanced (display power management) settings. TIP: Press the Power button to wake the computer from standby or sleep mode. TCX Audio Use the Audio Devices dialog box (click TCX Audio) to view and change the automatically-detected audio device (for example, a connected audio headset/device will be automatically detected) you want to use for your audio output (select the Audio...
CAUTION: Use caution when using TCX USB Virtualizer on a terminal server, as allowing use of a USB device is global and not session restricted. For information on the TCX USB Virtualizer component of Wyse TCX Suite software, refer to "Enhancing Your Experience with Dell Software."...
Chapter 3 User Administration Use the User Administration dialog box (click User Administration) to view and edit passwords for all users (built-in defaults) and to enable automatic login for a user (automatically log in a user at system start up). In addition, you can manage SSH root User password and login (using the SSH root User tab).
Configuring System Settings Use the WDM Agent Configuration dialog box (click WDM) to configure the Wyse Device Manager server location. TIP: It is recommended that after configuring, you reboot the thin client. To configure the WDM server location: 1. Enter the WDM Server IP address. 2.
Configuration: Automating Configurations"). In addition, the Wyse USB Firmware Tool also provides a simple USB imaging solution for supported devices (see "Enhancing Your Experience with Dell Software"). Clicking Enter Edit Mode > Add Item on the Home screen opens the Connection Manager.
TIP: When using multiple Citrix connections, you can use the ICA Connection Center to manage open Citrix connections. For information on using multiple Citrix connections, refer to the Knowledge Base on the Dell Web site. Server Option Published Application Option...
Configuring Connections Network Use the Network tab to configure the network settings: Server, Application Name, or Storefront - Select an option for making the • connection. Description - Enter a name/label for the connection. • Network Protocol - Select a network protocol. •...
Chapter 4 Login TIP: The User Name, Password, Domain, and Serial Number fields are optional. If the User Name, Password, and Domain fields are blank, interactive login is required (users must enter the information at login time). Use the Login tab to configure credentials used to automatically log in to the server: User Name - Enter a user name for the connection.
Configuring Connections Custom Use the Custom Connection Configuration dialog box (click Custom) to set custom connection configurations. After configuring, be sure to click OK. Application Use the Application tab to configure: Description - Enter the description. • Command Line - Enter the command line for the program on the server. •...
Chapter 4 Ericom PowerTerm ® Use the Terminal Emulator Configuration dialog box (click Ericom PowerTerm) to set Ericom PowerTerm client connection configurations. After configuring, be sure to click Network Use the Network tab to configure the network settings: Network Connection or Serial Connection - Select Network Connection for •...
Configuring Connections Setting Use the Setting tab to automatically run script during user logon (enter the script name and path). Remote Configuration Use the Remote Configuration tab to configure: Remote Configuration Filename - Enter the remote configuration filename for the •...
Chapter 4 Use the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Client Settings dialog box (click RDP Settings) to set RDP connection configurations. After configuring, be sure to click OK. Network Use the Network tab to configure the network settings: Description - Enter a name/label for the connection. •...
Configuring Connections network (VPN) connections. Ask your network administrator whether you need to specify an RD Gateway server. User Name - Enter a user name for the connection. • Password - Enter the password. • Domain - Enter the domain name. •...
Chapter 4 Application Use the Application tab to enter the command line and Working Directory of the application that will run at the beginning of a session: Command Line - Enter the command line for the program on the server. •...
Configuring Connections Device Mapping Use the Device Mapping tab to map devices to ports on the thin client, and to view and manage (add and delete) the list of current devices (including device information) mapped on the thin client. Adding Devices 1.
Chapter 4 Use the SSH Configuration dialog box (click SSH) to set SSH connection configurations. After configuring, be sure to click OK. TIP: X forwarding/tunneling is automatic and allows you to execute remote X applications. Network Use the Network tab to configure the network settings: Description - Enter a name/label for the connection.
Configuring Connections VMware View Client Use the VMware View Client Settings dialog box (click VMware View Client) to set VMware View Client connection configurations. After configuring, be sure to click OK. Network Use the Network tab to configure the network settings: Description - Enter a name/label for the connection.
Chapter 4 Desktop Use the Desktop tab to select whether to use full screen or a display size on all monitors, to disable the panel (if you want the window to appear without the panel while using the connection), to disable the menu bar on full screen, and to disable Exit on disconnect.
Configuring Connections VNC Viewer Use the VNC Viewer Settings dialog box (click VMware Viewer) to set VNC Viewer connection configurations. After configuring, be sure to click OK. Network Use the Network tab to configure the network settings: Description - Enter a name/label for the connection. •...
Chapter 4 Web Browser Use the Web Browser Configuration dialog box (click Web Browser) to set Web Browser connection configurations. After configuring, be sure to click OK. Network Use the Network tab to configure the description and URL (optional if you want the browser to open to a particular Web page each time you connect).
"How to Set Up Automatic Configuration" • TIP: Dell thin clients do not require device management software. They are configured to obtain their IP address, as well as the location of configuration instructions, from a DHCP server. However, you can use WDM for a more hands-on management of your thin clients.
{username}.ini file. For detailed information on constructing and using Wyse Enhanced Ubuntu Linux INI files, refer to Reference ® Guide: Dell Wyse Enhanced Ubuntu™ Linux INI Files. TIP: If both PNLite and a user profile are being used, the username must be defined in the Windows domain to be used, and the password must be the same for the domain and the profile.
Central Configuration: Automating Configurations How to Set Up Automatic Configuration For a thin client running Wyse Enhanced Ubuntu Linux to successfully access INI files and configure itself from a server, you must set up the server with the correct folder structure (where the INI files and other files are located), direct the thin client to the server, and then reboot or start the thin client.
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Be sure to create/activate the two required MIME Types (.ini and .) under IIS (on a per site basis) to enable downloading. Also be sure your Web server can identify the file types used by Dell thin clients. To create/activate the .ini MIME Type: 1.
Central Configuration: Automating Configurations Step 2: Direct the Thin Client to the Server After you set up the folder structure and populate it with the correct files, you must then direct the thin client to the location of the server by one of the following ways: DHCP (see "Using DHCP") •...
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Appendix A Table 3 DHCP Option Tags, Continued Option Description Notes Lease Time Optional but recommended. Option Overload Optional. DHCP Message Type Recommended. DHCP Server IP Recommended. Address Parameter Request Sent by appliance. List Maximum DHCP Optional (always sent by thin client). Message Size T1 (renew) Time Optional but recommended.
Central Configuration: Automating Configurations Table 3 DHCP Option Tags, Continued Option Description Notes Server Password Optional string. Password to use when authenticating to the server specified in Option 161. WDM IP Address Optional binary IP address or FQDN of the WDM server.
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Administrators Guide ® Dell Wyse Enhanced Ubuntu Linux Issue: 040414 Written and published by: Dell Inc., April 2014 ® ® Created using FrameMaker and Acrobat...