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Gio6 User Manual for X86 Version 2.0.0
Gio6
User Manual for X86
Version 2.0.0
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Last Updated: 16/06/2015.
Version: G6/UM-13-15
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Table of Contents
Product Overview 1
Update License 2
Configuration Wizard 3
Control Center 5
System 6
Date-Time 7
Fonts 8
Language 9
Shutdown Procedure 10
Tools 11
Crontab 13
Network 14
Ethernet (Wired Network) 15
Wireless 16
Hosts-XHosts 17
TC Name Settings 18
Administration 19
Services 20
Shortcut keys 21
Certificate Manager 22
Authentication 23
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FUDM Settings 24
Custom Scripts 25
Environment Variables 26
USB Device Manager 29
Custom Partition 30
Peripherals 31
Keyboard 32
Mouse 33
Display 34
Serial Port 35
Touch Screen 36
Printers 37
Printers (CUPS) 38
Jet Direct 39
LPD Printers 40
Global Settings 41
RDP Global 42
ICA Global 43
Browser Global 45
Firmware Updates 46
Firewall Configurator 47
Storage 48
SMB/NFS 49
USB/ CD ROM 50
Appearance 51
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Screen Saver 52
Background 53
User Interface 54
Taskbar Elements 55
Connection Manager 57
Common Options for All Connections 58
2X Client connection 59
FreeRDP Connection 60
ICA Connection 62
Mozilla connection 63
PNAgent connection 64
Powerterm connection 66
RDP connection 68
REXEC connection 70
SSH connection 71
ShellScript connection 72
Spice Connection 73
VMView connection 74
VNC Connection 75
VPN Connection 76
X11 Connection 78
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Applications 79
System Information 80
Repository Manager 81
Setting up DHCP Scope IDs 83
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Product Overview
Gio6 OS is an Embedded Linux Operating System for x86 Motherboards developed by
VXL Instruments Ltd. This OS is designed for embedded terminals e.g. Thin Clients,
Network Terminals, Information Appliances, Media Appliances, POS Terminals, Kiosks
& Headless Appliances.
Gio6 OS provides features of Network & Connectivity Protocols, Local Window
Manager, Local Configuration & Management Utilities, Local Productivity & Media
Applications, Communication & Messaging Applications, Office Applications, Internet
Browser with plugins, Provision for Legacy Clients & Customized Applications.
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Update License
When the user boots up the system for the first time, a trial license of 150 hours will be
automatically activated. The user can update the license at any time with a valid license
key. Once expired, system will display the message “License not available. Do you wish
to update license now ?”
To update the license, click on the “Yes” upon which the following screen will be
displayed.
License can be updated using Local (USB or Network Drive), HTTP or FTP
method.
Network Settings can be configured for license updation via HTTP or FTP.
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Configuration Wizard
Configuration Wizard appears on the 1st boot or after Restoring Factory Defaults. This
wizard helps you to quickly configure your basic system settings. Once the wizard quits,
the system will reboot and desired system settings will be available.
Three options have been provided to configure system settings and the default is to
configure automatically.
In the Automatic option, defaults system settings will be applied after 15 seconds
timeout.
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In the Manual option, user can select various settings provided (Language,
Keyboard, etc)
At the end a Summary of settings selected is displayed after which the system
reboots
In the Import option, user can import previously exported settings via USB,
HTTP(S) or FTP(S)
Settings can also be import settings generated by the Configuration Generator.
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Control Center
User can configure general system settings using the Control Center. All the settings
are grouped under 8 heads which are explained in detail below.
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System
Under the System group, user can configure Date-Time, Fonts, Language, Shutdown
Procedure, Tools & Cron settings. Each one of these are explained below:
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Date-Time
Date & Time can be configured either Manually or via Network Time Protocol
(NTP).
NTP server can either be fetched via DHCP or entered manually.
Option for Time-zone & Daylight saving selection is available
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Fonts
Fonts can be added locally from USB or configured Network Drive (SMB, NFS,
etc)
Fonts can also be added by downloading from a URL (HTTP, FTP, etc)
Added fonts can also be deleted
Font server can also be configured by specifying the required details
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Language
UI language can be selected
Languages can be selected from Languages options among English, German,
French and Spanish
Keyboard layout / settings can also be modified from here
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Shutdown Procedure
Option to configure an action upon pressing the Power button on thin-client or
clicking on Shutdown.
User will be prompted as below if the ‘Prompt User’ option is selected
User can set system bootup as Quick / Normal. Quick bootup will boot the
system in around 15 seconds and Normal bootup will boot the system in around
40 seconds.
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Tools
Network Tools :
o Ping, Traceroute & DNS lookup are available.
o Parameters to the command can be passed using the Options field.
System Tools :
o Restore Factory Settings – Using this option the system can be
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Restored to Factory Settings
Restored to Factory Settings but saving Connections & Applications
Restored to User Snapshot (if available)
o Generate Snapshot – Snapshot of the user configured settings &
applications can be taken for future restoration. Only one snapshot can be
stored at present. Snapshot can also be deleted.
o Import Settings / Snapshot – Previously exported Configurations /
Snapshots can be imported using this option. Imports can happen via
USB, Network Drive, FTP(S) or HTTP(S).
o Export Settings / Snapshot – Current Configurations / Snapshots can be
exported to USB, Network Drive or FTP(S) for later use.
Logs :
o Various logs can be viewed (Configuration & Firmware, Kernel, XServer,
CUPS, USB & PCI bus information, Complete H/w information)
o Logs can be exported to USB, Network Drive or FTP(S) for analysis.
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Crontab
User can schedule a specific job on a particular Date / Time or at a specific
interval.
Fcron service needs to be started before scheduling a cron job.
Command, Application, Connections or Shell-script can be job to be scheduled
Multiple jobs can be scheduled
Scheduled jobs can be deleted
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Network
Under the Network group, user can configure Ethernet (Wired Network), Wireless
Network, Hosts/XHosts & TC Name Settings. Each one of these are explained below:
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Ethernet (Wired Network)
Ethernet can be configured via DHCP, Manually or Disabled.
Timeout option is useful in complex networks wherein DHCP server response is
delayed
Network Speed, Wake-on-Lan & additional DNS server can be configured from
‘Advanced’ option
802.1x related configurations can be done from the ‘802.1x Security’ option
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Wireless
Wireless dongle needs to be connected to the device for this option to invoke
Wireless can be configured via DHCP, Manually or Disabled.
Timeout option is useful in complex networks wherein DHCP server response is
delayed
802.1x related configurations can be done from the ‘802.1x Security’ option
Signal Strength, Link Quality & Transfer Rate can be viewed from ‘Wifi Stats’
option
Scanning for AP’s, connecting to the selected network by providing required
credentials are done using the ‘Scan Wifi’ option
Hidden AP’s can also be connected to by providing the necessary details
(ESSID, etc)
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Hosts-XHosts
Entry into the Hosts file can be done using this option
Connection to the XServer can be established after the hostname in the XHosts tab is done
Hosts / XHosts entries can be added & deleted as well.
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TC Name Settings
Hostname of the system can be edited
Location of the system can also be entered (for inventory management)
Settings for Domain / Workgroup can also be done
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Administration
Under the Administration group, user can configure Services, Shortcut Keys, Security
Certificates, Authentication, FUDM Agent, Custom Scripts, USB Device Access,
Custom Partitions. Each one of these are explained below:
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Services
Services can be started or stopped depending on the user requirement
CUPS, SAMBA, WinBindD & X11VNC services are started by default.
Available services are CUPS, FCRON, LPD, SAMBA, SNMPD, WinBindD &
X11VNC.
Configurations for SNMPD & X11VNC can be done by clicking on Settings.
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Shortcut keys
Shortcut keys for System Controls & Connections can be assigned or removed
User can assign various combinations of ALT, SHIFT, CTRL, Arrow Keys,
Alphabets, Numerics and Function keys as shortcuts.
Listed items can be sorted by System Controls, Connections, Assigned & Un-
Assigned
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Certificate Manager
Security certificates / keys can be added or removed from the system
Details of the certificate / key can be viewed using the ‘View’ option
Certificates / keys can be added via USB, Network Drive or URL
Displays Validity, Expiration, Assignor & Assignee of added certificates / keys
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Authentication
Admin is the super user for the system. This user control access of other users.
User, ADS & LDAP have limited access to the system.
Access to various modules is enabled / disabled by Admin using the ‘User
Access’ option
Admin password can be changed from this section
Connection to ADS / LDAP server can be checked after entering necessary
details using the ‘Test Join’ & ‘Test LDAP’ options.
For ADS / LDAP user, a network drive can be assigned as a home directory
using the ‘Map Share’ option.
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FUDM Settings
FUDM agent settings like Server IP, Port, Default Group name, Polling interval,
communication type, etc can be configured here
Providing these details enables the Management suite to configure / control the
client.
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Custom Scripts
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Custom Scripts can be executed at pre-defined stages / triggers in the boot
process.
Scripts can be added or removed from the system
Available pre-defined stages are listed below:
o Pre X – Before X starts.
o Post Login – After Login process.
o Pre Networking – Before initiating networking
commands.
o Post Networking – After executing networking
commands
o Pre Launching Connection – Before Launching all or specific connection.
o Post Connection Exit – After all or specific connection is
disconnected.
o Pre Launching Application – Before Launching all or
specific application.
o Post Application Exit – After all or specific application is
exited.
o Logout – Before logging out
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o Reboot – Before system reboots
o Shutdown - Before system shuts down
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Environment Variables
Environment Variables can be added or removed from the system.
On clicking the delete icon, the item is marked for deletion. After applying the
changes are saved.
On clicking the restore icon, all changes done before applying will be reverted.
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USB Device Manager
USB Device Manager can be used to Permit / Prohibit the use of a particular
USB device or a set of USB devices.
Access rules can be added, edited & deleted to a particular USB device(s).
Default Rule helps to Allow / Deny access to all the USB devices.
USB devices can be classified by Class Rules (using ClassID & Sub-class ID) /
Device Rules (using Vendor ID & Product ID)
Changing the Default Rule will reverse the added rules after clicking Yes at the
dialog prompted (Default Rule : Allow to Deny ; Added rules : Deny to Allow)
In edit mode, only the Subclass-ID or Product-ID are allowed to be changed.
Custom Device ID’s: If the VendorID and ProductID of a particular USB device
is not available in the list provided, user can add these details from this option
In Custom Device ID’s, on clicking the delete icon, the item is marked for
deletion. After applying the changes are saved.
In Custom Device ID’s, on clicking the restore icon, all changes done before
applying will be reverted.
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Custom Partition
Custom Partition helps to partition & format the unused storage in the thinclient
or machine where this OS is installed
User can add, delete, change, mount & unmount partitions.
User can create Primary as well as Logical Partitions.
Supported filesystems: EXT2, EXT3, EXT4, FAT, MSDOS, NTFS & VFAT.
Users can create at most four primary partitions and an extended partition, which
can be further sub-divided into multiple logical partitions.
Partition will be mounted using the given label.
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Peripherals
Under the Peripherals group, user can configure Keyboard/Mouse, Display, Serial Port
& Touch Screen related settings. Each one of these are explained below:
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Keyboard
Keyboard related settings such as Layout, Variant, Model, Delay & Character
Repeat Rate can be configured
Changes to keyboard layout can be tested in the Layout Test Area.
NumLock on boot, Right Alt behavior can be configured in Advanced option
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Mouse
Mouse related settings such as Primary Button, Acceleration and Cursor Auto
Hidecan be configured
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Display
User can configure Display Settings like Resolution, Rotation and Refresh Rate using
this tab.
Display related settings such as Driver, Resolution, Rotation, Refresh Rate, Color
Depth & Dual display can be configured.
Drivers field in Advanced option will display only the drivers supported by the
board & VESA
Limited entries will be available in Resolution option when VESA driver is
selected
Reboot will be necessary when Driver or Color Depth is changed.
Dual display will be enabled only when a 2nd monitor is detected by the OS.
Clone & Extended mode are available in DualDisplay configurations
Screen can be identified on clicking Identify Screen option
Display settings available in DualDisplay option affect only the 2nd display
Resolution, Rotation & Refresh Rate can be different in both the monitors when
in Extended mode
Position of 1st & 2nd monitor can be selected from Screen Position option
All DualDisplay settings would effect a restart of X.
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Serial Port
Serial Port Settings such as Baud Rate, Flow Control, Character Length, Parity
and Stop Bits, etc. can be configured
Only the serial ports detected by the OS will be available to be configured
Default settings will be reflected on clicking Reset option
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Touch Screen
Touch Screen settings such as Model, Interface, Swapping X/Y, Inversion can be
configured
eTouch, aTouch & eloTouch are the models currently supported
Touch will be functional only after reboot
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Printers
Under the Printers group, user can configure CUPS, JetDirect & LPD printing option.
Each one of these are explained below:
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Printers (CUPS)
CUPS printing related settings can be configured using this option. Printing can be done
to printers connected locally to the machine or in the network.
Printers connected locally to the Serial, Parallel & USB ports are classified as
local printers
Printers connected to the server, other machines in the network & directly to the
network are classified as network printers (SAMBA, IPP & JetDirect)
For Local printers the relevant port needs to be selected
For Network printers IP Address, Port / ShareName & user credentials need to
be entered.
Printer driver or the model of printer can be specified after the initial details are
entered
Properties such as Share via SMB, Set Printer as default, Map in ICA, Map in
RDP, Page Size, Print Quality, Resolution, etc also be configured as the last step
of printer creation
Raw printing can be done using the option Raw Input
Printers can also be created by providing Windows Driver Name in which case
some options will not be needed to be entered.
Test Page can be fired to the printer immediately after creating the printer (on
clicking Apply) or right-clicking on the created printer
Created printer can be edited and deleted as required.
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Jet Direct
Jet Direct printing is to be chosen when the printer(s) is connected locally and printing is
to be done from other machines in the network
One or more printers can be connected to the thinclient and configured
(Thinclient acts as a Print Server)
The Device option displays the available ports that can be selected from.
Default value in Port is 9100 which can be user defined & the connecting
machine needs to specify this port for printing
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LPD Printers
The Line Printer Daemon protocol (LPD) is to be chosen when the printer is connected
locally and the printer configuration is done on the remote machine using LPD protocol.
Enabling LPD will prompt the user to stop CUPS & start LPD service
The Device option displays the available ports that can be selected from.
Queue name is to be specified from where the print data will be fetched
Test page can also be printed to check LPD printing
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Global Settings
Under the Global Settings group, user can configure RDP Global, ICA Global, Browser
Global, Firmware Updates & Firewall settings. Each one of these are explained below:
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RDP Global
Configurations done here would directly affect new RDP connection created since these
settings will act as default option.
Display: User can configure Color Depth, Resolution and Backing Store.
Local Resources: User can configure Keyboard Layouts, Audio Settings and
map Window Manager Key bindings.
Mapping: Local / Network Storage, Printers & Ports (Parallel & COM) can be
configured to map in the session. Storage can be each mapped onto a single or
multiple drives
Programs: User can specify program to be started on connection and related
settings, Seamless RDP mode & related settings.
Advanced – Experience: Network speed & protocol performance related
features can be configured
Advanced - Others: Encryption, Compression, RDP protocol version, Attach to
console & other settings can be configured
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ICA Global
Configurations done here would directly affect new ICA connection created since these
settings will act as default option
• Preferences – Keyboard Settings: User can configure settings related to
Keyboard Layouts, Keyboard Type (Client), Keyboard Type (Server), Window
Alert Sound & Audio Input.
• Preferences – Keyboard Shortcuts: User can set the Keyboard Shortcuts.
• Window: Screen size, Window colours settings can be configured.
• Server Location: User can choose Network Protocol, configure Citrix Secure
Gateway and Define Primary & Backup server.
• Mapping: Local / Network Storage, Printers & Ports can be configured to map in
the session. Storage can be each mapped onto a single or multiple drives
• Other – Reconnect: User can configure Auto Reconnect, Maximum Retries &
Delay.
• Other – Firewall: Firewall related settings can be configured.
• Other – Disk Cache: User can define ‘Persistent Bitmap Cache Size’, ‘Minimum
Size Bitmap Cache’, ‘Allow Backing Store’ , Allow Backing Store & clear cache.
• Other – Font: Font Smoothing can be configured.
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• Other – Restore: User can restore ICA Global Settings & also edit related
configurations files (wfclient.ini & appsrv.ini)
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Browser Global
Configurations done here would directly affect new Mozilla connection created
• Proxy Settings: User can configure Proxy settings (if available) for Browser
either manually or auto-detect.
• Display: User can set the Browser Resolution & Mode to be invoked in.
Following are the modes available:
o Normal – All options of the Browser will be available
o Kiosk – All options will be disabled except URL Bar & tabs
o Super kiosk – Everything will be disabled
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Firmware Updates
Firmware can be updated using DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, FTPS, Local
Storage & Peer methods.
OS will check for updates on every boot when ‘Check for updates on boot’ option
is enabled
In DHCP method, Scope IDs are defined on the DHCP Server and thos IDs are
input here so that the update details can be fetched from these IDs. Configuring
Scope IDs on the DHCP Server is described in the separate topic towards the
end of this document.
In HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, FTPS & Local Storage methods, after entering the
required information, user can either Save or ‘Save & Update’. Save will save the
details and will be updated on next reboot. ‘Save & Update’ will save the details
& immediately reboot.
In Peer method, by default all machines using this OS act as clients, User can
configure the machine to act as a Server in which case that machine would serve
all Packages to other machines in the network. Firmware / Configurations cannot
be updated using this option (only packages can be updated)
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Firewall Configurator
Basic Firewall which can be used to block IP-Addresses, Ports & Websites
Policy / Rule needs to be added for each task.
IP-Address & Port can be single or multiple / range
Maximum of 5 URLs to block websites can be entered
List of URLs can be fetched from a file as well (each entry to be on a newline)
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Storage
Under the Storage group, user can configure remote storage/drives such as SMB &
NFS and also local storage/drives such as USB & CDROM. Each one of these are
explained below:
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SMB/NFS
SMB & NFS shares can be added, edited & deleted from the system
Added shares would be automatically mounted in the system
To edit or delete a SMB or NFS share, the drive must first be un-mounted
SMB drive would require credentials such as IP-Address, Share name,
Username & Password to be created
NFS drive would require credentials such as IP-Address & Path to be created
SMB & NFS share can be mounted as read-only using the provided option
Creation of share is possible only after enabling SMB / NFS share
Content of these drives can be accessed from the File Manager
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USB/ CD ROM
USB or CDROM drives will be automatically added to the system after ‘Enable
USB’ or ‘Enable CDROM’ is checked
USB / CDROM drives can be mounted as read-only
USB / CDROM drives can also be shared in the network via SMB protocol
Mount / Un-mount of a particular drive can be done using the provided options in
the list.
Content of these drives can be accessed from the File Manager
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Appearance
Under the Appearance group, user can configure personalization options such as
Screen Saver, Background & User Interface. Each one of these are explained below:
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Screen Saver
User can enable screen-saver for the system which can also be password
enabled
Screensaver will be activated after the system is idle for a duration. By default,
this duration / Timeout is 5 minutes.
Other modes for screensaver are available when the user clicks on Next.
Standard, Blank Screen & Slidesow are the other modes which can be selected
apart from Classic which is the default.
Slideshow mode, interval, mount & path are the parameters to be provided for
Slideshow mode of screensaver. Images from the mount will be showed by the
screensaver.
Preview of the screensaver selected can also be seen.
Standy, Suspend & Turn-Off settings for the monitor can be configured from
‘Monitor Power Settings’ option. By default the monitor related settings are set
to Never.
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Background
User can configure the background / wallpaper for the system. Pre-built images
will be shown for selection.
User defined images can also be set as wallpaper option for which is provided.
The background image can be set in different styles: Tile, Center & Fullscreen,
the default being fullscreen.
User can also select a color as a background. Options available are Solid Color,
Horizontal Gradient and Vertical Gradient.
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User Interface
Users can choose the working mode of the system as Appliance or Desktop.
Desktop mode is a normal user interface wherein Taskbar, Menu & Desktop
icons are available.
Taskbar properties can be set in Desktop mode. Configurations can be done for
taskbar position & taskbar auto-hide. CPU status, Network status, Clock, Show
Desktop & Time format can also be set.
Appliance mode is the default user interface for the system wherein Control
Center, Connection or Application can be configured to be invoked on boot.
If Control Center is configured in Appliance mode, on Exit, option in Shutdown
Procedure would take effect.
If Application or Connection is configured in Appliance mode, on Exit, either
Control Center or the Ending Option would be effective
In Appliance mode, Tray icons will also be visible
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Taskbar Elements
Task bar is available only in Desktop mode. Elements on the Taskbar are explained
below:
1. Start: Clicking on Start will invoke the Menu for the system. All Utilities,
Applications & created Connections can be invoked using the Menu.
2. Show Desktop: Clicking this would minimize all open applications and show the
Desktop
3. Lock Screen: Lock screen is used to lock your Desktop. Password used while
logging in would be required to unlock the screen. User login will not ask for
password.
4. Citrix Connection Center: All the active Citrix connections would be visible
which can be disconnected, logged off or the properties can be viewed
5. USB Hot Plug: This option is used to safely disconnect / unplug connected USB
storage devices.
6. Sound: This option is used to adjust the volume. Clicking on the Settings icon
would facilitate to adjust the advanced audio configurations. Sound recorder is
also available to record, save & playback audio.
7. Print Queue Manager: This option will allow the user to manage the print queue
of the configured printers. All the completed and pending jobs will be listed here.
Jobs can be sorted by Printer & Status. Jobs can be deleted or cancelled.
8. Ethernet Network: This option will enable the user to configure Ethernet / Wired
network settings.
9. WiFi Network: This option will enable the user to configure Wireless / WiFi
network settings only when a WiFi device is detected.
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10. SCIM: This option will be visible only when SCIM package is available. Once
invoked user can select the desired input language.
11. License: This icon will be visible only when the device possesses a valid license
else icon ‘T’ will be displayed.
12. CD-ROM Hot Plug: This option is used to safely disconnect / unplug connected
CD-ROM.
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Connection Manager
Connection Manager helps you create and connect to servers using various protocols /
clients such as RDP, FreeRDP, ICA, PNAgent, X11, Browser, etc. User can add, edit or
delete a connection. To launch a created connection, either double-click on the
connection or select the connection and click on ‘Connect’ icon. Launched connections
can be disconnected using the ‘Disconnect’ icon. Related settings for each protocol can
be configured on creation.
Details for each of the protocol are described below:
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Common Options for All Connections
All the connections have some options in common in the ‘Misc’ tab. These options are
explained below:
Add Connection On Desktop: Enabling this option would create a shortcut on
the Desktop (in Desktop mode of operation). Double-clicking this shortcut would
launch the connection.
Add Connection To Menu Bar: Enabling this option would create an entry in the
Menu (in Desktop mode of operation). Selecting this menuitem would launch the
connection.
Start Connection at Bootup: Enabling this option would auto-start the
connection at bootup. ‘Auto Start Delay’ option will be enabled wherein the user
can specify a delay in seconds. Post bootup the connection would start after
specified number of seconds
Connection Ending Option: On disconnecting a connection, the chosen action
would be performed. None, Reboot & Shutdown are the options that can be
selected from. In Appliance mode, when None is selected as Ending Option,
Control Center is invoked.
Connection Failover Option: Incase the connection fails / could not be
launched, an alternate connection can be established which can be chosen from
the list. Already created connections are displayed for selection.
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2X Client connection
2X Client allows you to securely connect to your remote Windows desktop and
applications using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
General: Server related settings such as User credentials, Hostname can be
configured.
Applications: Through this option, user will be able to list different published
applications , display application on desktop or can either launch particular
published application.
Display: Display related settings like resolution, color depth can be configured
Local Resources-Keyboard: Keyboard related settings can be configured
Local Resources-Others: Through this option, Smart Card related settings can
be configured. Also timeout and Working Directory could be set.
Mapping: Local / Network Storage & Printers can be configured to map in the
session. Storage can be each mapped onto a single or multiple drives
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above.
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FreeRDP Connection
FreeRDP is a free, open source implementation of RDP according to the Microsoft
Open Specifications, commonly used to connect to Microsoft Windows computers
running Remote Desktop Services
All configurations settings are grouped under various tabs, each of these are explained
below:
General: Server related settings, User credentials, Smart Card & RemoteFX can
be configured.
o System will prompt for user credentials at the time of connection incase
these are not provided at the time of creation of connection
Remote Gateway: Remote Gateway & LoadBalancing related settings can be
configured
Display: Display related settings like resolution, size, color depth, etc can be
configured
Local Resources: Sound, Mouse, Keyboard & E-Token related settings can be
configured
Mapping: Local / Network Storage & Printers can be configured to map in the
session. Storage can be each mapped onto a single or multiple drives
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Advanced - Experience: Network speed & protocol performance related
features can be configured
Advanced - Others: Encryption, Compression & NLA settings can be configured
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above.
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ICA Connection
ICA connection is to used to connect to Citrix servers version 4.5 and below. For
servers version above 4.5 please use PNAgent connection although ICA connection
may also connect.
Login: Server details, User credentials, Single Sign On & Smart Card access
can be configured. User can search for Citrix Servers & Published application
using the search icon provided.
Network: User can choose Network Protocol, specify working directory &
configure Citrix Secure Gateway.
Connection – Devices: User can configure Sound settings, audio input settings,
drive mapping, Data compression, Disk Cache settings & Middle Button Paste
Option.
Connection – Screen Latency: User can configure settings for Mouse Click
Feedback, Local Text Echo and Encryption Level.
Firewall: Firewall related settings can be configured.
Window: Settings related to screen size & window colours can be configured.
Reconnect: User can configure Auto Reconnect, Maximum Retries & Delay.
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above.
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Mozilla connection
Mozilla Firefox is a free, open-source web browser used to access the world wide web.
General: URL, Mode & Screen size can be configured. Available modes are
Normal, Kiosk & Super-kiosk. All these modes are explained in the Browser
Global section above.
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above.
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PNAgent connection
PNAgent connection is to used to connect to Citrix servers version above 4.5. ICA
Global settings will be effective for this connection as well.
Login: Settings related to Server / URL, Domain, User credentials, Single Sign
On, Display Apps on Desktop and Launch application that are published can be
configured.
o ‘Display Application Icons on Desktop’ if checked, will display all
published application icons on the desktop when in Desktop mode of
operation.
o Published applications can be searched using the search icon provided.
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above.
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Store Browse: Enabling this option would allow users to connect to Citrix
StoreFront server and access published applications from the Citrix Store.
o ‘List Subscribed Applications’ if checked, will display the list of published
applications.
o User can also launch a particular published application by selecting from
the list. List of published applications will be populated once the user
clicks on the search icon.
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Powerterm connection
Session Type: COM
Session Type: Telnet
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General: User can select the desired Session Type from the list i.e. either
COM or Telnet and save the desired settings.
Terminal: Using this option, user can set and save different settings such
as font, printer, keyboard, cursor etc.
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above.
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RDP connection
RDP is a free, open source implementation of RDP commonly used to connect to
Microsoft Windows computers running Remote Desktop Services
General: Server related settings, User credentials, Single Sign On & Smart Card
can be configured.
o System will prompt for server & user credentials at the time of connection
incase these are not provided at the time of creation of connection.
Display: User can configure Color Depth, Resolution and Backing Store.
Local Recourses: User can set the Keyboard Layouts, Configure Remote Audio
Settings and map Window Manager Key bindings.
Mapping: Local / Network Storage, Printers & Ports (Parallel & COM) can be
configured to map in the session. Storage can be each mapped onto a single or
multiple drives
Programs: User can specify Application path & folder and seamless RDP mode.
Advanced – Experience: Network speed & protocol performance related
features can be configured
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Advanced - Others: Encryption, Compression, RDP protocol version & Attach to
console etc. settings can be configured
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above.
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REXEC connection
REXEC is used to execute shell commands on a remote computer.
General: Server related settings, User credentials, Application Name and
Exporting Display can be configured.
o RSH & RLOGIN can also be used apart from REXEC option.
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above.
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SSH connection
Secure Shell (SSH) is a network protocol for command execution or secure data
communication between two networked machines via a secure channel over an
insecure network.
General: Server IP Address, Username, Port number and Command to be
executed can be provided
o System will prompt for password on successful connection.
Display: User can change foreground and background colors. Chosen
foreground and background colors can be previewed in the provided box.
Advanced: User can specify advanced settings such as X11 Forwarding and
Compression.
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above.
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ShellScript connection
Shell Script is series of command written in plain text file. Shell Script is just like
batch file in MS-DOS but have more power than the MS-DOS batch file.
General: Scripts to be executed can be written in the text box provided.
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above.
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Spice Connection
SPICE (Simple Protocol for Independent Computing Environments) is a remote-
display system which allows users to view a virtual computing "desktop" environment -
not only on its computer-server machine, but also from anywhere on the Internet and
using a wide variety of machine architectures.
Connection: Server IP Address, Password, Port, Screen Size can be
configured.
Channels: User can configure Display, Cursor, Playback, Input, Record related
settings.
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above.
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VMView connection
VMware View provides remote-desktop capabilities to users using VMware's
virtualization technology which supports RDP and PCoIP protocol.
General: Server related settings, User credentials, Protocol and
preferences can be configured. Protocol can be either PCoIP or RDP.
o In case of PCoIP protocol, User need to set the preferences to get
connected through Certificate (SSL).
o In case of RDP protocol, all RDP related settings can be configured
i.e Local Resources, Mapping, Advanced-Experience, Advanced-
Others. All of these are explained above.
Display: Screen Resolution can be configured.
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These
settings are explained in detail above
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VNC Connection
VNC (Virtual Network Computing) is a system to remotely access / control another
computer across the network.
General: Server IP Address, Password, Scrren number, Encryption method can
be configured. Options for View Only, Shared Session, Fullscreen are also
provided.
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above.
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VPN Connection
Virtual Private Network (VPN) enables a computer or network-enabled device to send
and receive data across shared or public networks as if it were directly connected to the
private network.
PPTP: Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a method for implementing VPN
General: Server details, User credentials, Port can be configured.
Advanced: User can configure Authentication and Encryption level. Options
such as state full encryption and peer DNS settings are also available.
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above
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Open VPN:OpenVPN is an open source software implementation of VPN techniques.
General: Server details, Interface, Prototype & Digital Certificate can be
provided.
o Digital Certificate & Keys can be selected from the list after they have
been added using Certificate Manager.
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above.
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X11 Connection
X11 / XDMCP is a graphical login manager which starts a session on an X server from
the same or another computer.
General: Server related settings, XDM Mode, Screen size, Backing store &
Keyboard Mapping can be configured.
o Query, Indirect & Broadcast are the XDM modes available.
Misc: Common connection settings can be configured here. These settings are
explained in detail above
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Applications
Applications can be invoked by double-clicking it. Few applications are shipped along
with the OS by default. Additional applications available on our store can be installed as
and when required using our Repository Manager.
Applications shipped with the OS are File Manager, Text Editor, WebCam, DataCard &
Repository Manager.
All the applications have the following options:
In Menu: Enabling this option would create an entry in the Menu (in Desktop
mode of operation). Selecting this menu-item would launch the application.
On Desktop: Enabling this option would create a shortcut on the Desktop (in
Desktop mode of operation). Double-clicking this shortcut would launch the
application.
On Start: Enabling this option would auto-start the connection at bootup.
Ending Option: On exiting an application, the chosen action would be
performed. None, Reconnect, & Shutdown are the options that can be selected
from. In Appliance mode, when None is selected as Ending Option, Control
Center is invoked.
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System Information
System Information can be accessed from the icon provided on the Control
Center
System Information tab displays information related to MotherBoard, CPU, Video,
Network, RAM, Flash & OS Build / Version.
Installed Components tab displays software & their versions.
General OS License (EULA) & Disclaimer is also available.
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Repository Manager
Repository Manager helps to install packages available in the hosted store, update
already installed packages and remove installed packages. The hosted store can be
accessed either by FTP or HTTP. List of all compiled packages is displayed with
different versions (if available).
Repository Manager can be invoked from the Application tab of the Control Center or
from the Desktop Menu. On invocation the settings screen as below will appears
wherein user is required to fill in the necessary credentials to access the store. This
screen appears only for the 1st time.
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User can install, re-install or remove single or multiple packages in one step.
Right-clicking on a package will display available options such as Mark for
installation / Removal / Re-installation or Un-mark.
Various categories can be selected from the left-panel to narrow down the list.
Search for a particular package can also be done using the Search option
Reload button can be clicked to refresh the list of packages incase some
additional packages have been added.
Properties of each package can be viewed such as Description, Size, Files used,
Depenencies & License information.
Installation, Re-installation & Remove cannot be done in a single step for now.
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Setting up DHCP Scope IDs
Requirements
DHCP Server with scope id configured.
FTP/HTTP Server that contains the configuration file or upgrade.
Adding New DHCP Scope IDs in the DHCP server:
Click Start -> Administrative Tools -> DHCP to invoke the following window.
Right-click on IPv4 and select ‘Set Predefined Options’ to access the below
screen.
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Select ‘DHCP Standard Options’ from the ‘Option class’ drop down list.
Do not change the value in the ‘Option name’.
Click on ‘Add’ to invoke the ‘Change Option Name’ dialog.
Input relevant name Name field. (eg. OS Conf).
Select ‘String’ in the Data type field.
Input relevant data in the Code field. (Default value is 130)
Input a description in the Description field and click on ‘OK’.
Input the path of the configuration file in the String field and click OK.
o Format of string in case of FTP
ftp://<username>:<password>@<ipaddress>/<path>
eg. ftp://test:[email protected]/profile
o Format of string in case of HTTP
http://<ipaddress>/<path>
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eg. http://192.168.1.1/profiles
Similarly, create scope IDs for ‘Upgrade file’ with relevant values (Default value is
131)
Input the details of the Upgrade file in the string field in the following format.
o Format of string in case of FTP
ftp://<username>:<password>@<ipaddress>/<path>/<upgradefilename>
eg. ftp://test:[email protected]/upgrades/patch1.tar.bz2
o Format of string in case of HTTP
http://<ipaddress>/<path>/<upgradefilename>
eg. http://192.168.1.1/upgrades/patch1.tar.bz2
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To enable the created scope IDs, right-click on ‘Scope Options’ in the left-panel
and select ‘Configure Options’. The Scope Options window appears as below.
Check the scope IDs created in the previous steps and Apply.
Enabled scope IDs are displayed in the center- panel.
