Network Computing Devices 300 User Manual
Ncd thinstar 300 user’s guide
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Document Outline
- NCD ThinSTAR 300
- User’s Guide
- 9300744
- November, 1998
- First Release NCD ThinSTAR 300 User’s Guide
- CHAPTER 1
- NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics
- “What is a Windows-based Terminal?”
- page 1-1
- “Start-Up Options”
- page 1-2
- “Using the Connection Manager”
- page 1-11
- “Logging Off”
- page 1-13
- What is a Windows-based Terminal?
- Start-Up Options
- Two Power Modes
- Initial Display Panels
- If a connecting panel displays briefly, and the Terminal Server desktop displays, you are connect...
- For more information, see “If a Desktop Displays” on page 1-3.
- If the NCD ThinSTAR Connection Manager displays, you connect to a server by clicking on a Connect...
- For more information, see “If the Connection Manager Displays” on page 1-5.
- If the NCD ThinSTAR Setup Wizard displays, your terminal has not been configured. You will have t...
- For more information, see “If the Setup Wizard Displays” on page 1-5.
- If a Desktop Displays
- If the Connection Manager Displays
- If the Setup Wizard Displays
- If a Connection Wizard Displays
- The WTS Connection Wizard
- Figure 1-2 WTS Connection Wizard
- The Citrix ICA Connection Wizard
- Figure 1-3 Citrix ICA Connection Wizard
- 1. Begin by selecting the connection type, either a Network Connection, or a Dial-In Connection. ...
- 2. In the next page select a Citrix server or Published Application for your connection. If you s...
- 3. If desired, select an application for automatic start-up. Click Next.
- 4. If desired, specify logon information. Click Next.
- 5. Select Window Options, if needed. Click Next.
- 6. Set Compression, Cache, and Sound, if needed. Click Next.
- 7. Select a Title for the connection. Click Finish. The Connection Manager displays.
- 8. Select the connection you just added and click Connect (or simply double-click the Name). The ...
- Figure 1-3 Citrix ICA Connection Wizard
- The Dial-Up Connection Wizard
- Figure 1-4 Dial-Up Connection Wizard
- 1. Give the dial-up connection a name and click Next.
- 2. Click Next to accept the default modem, or select a modem and configure it, if necessary.
- 3. Enter the phone number of the modem to which you wish to connect. Click Next.
- 4. Associate a protocol (RDP or ICA) with your dial-up connection by selecting a session to start...
- 5. Select the dial-up connection and click Connect. A logon panel displays, complete the data fie...
- 6. Press CTL+ALT+END to bring up the NCD Connection Manager, select a connection to a server and ...
- Switching the Terminal to Dial-Up Mode
- Switching the Terminal to LAN Mode
- Figure 1-4 Dial-Up Connection Wizard
- The WTS Connection Wizard
- Using the Connection Manager
- Logging Off
- 1. If you connected to an application instead of a server’s desktop, closing the application term...
- 2. If you connected to a server’s desktop:
- 3. A new session starts or the NCD ThinSTAR Connection Manager displays.
- 4. At this point, you can turn off the terminal.
- Ending Auto-Start Connections
- 1. Press CTRL+ALT+END to bring up the NCD ThinSTAR Connection Manager.
- 2. Select the Configure tab.
- 3. Select the auto-start Connection Name and press Startup. The Connection Startup panel displays.
- 4. Select “Make the selected connection your Default connection” and click OK.
- 5. Select the connection and click End.
- NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics
- CHAPTER 2
- Windows NT Basics
- “Initial Desktop”
- page 2-2
- “Finding Things”
- page 2-5
- “Running Application Programs”
- page 2-6
- “Manipulating Windows”
- page 2-6
- “Manipulating Files and Folders”
- page 2-7
- “Online Help for Programs”
- page 2-7
- “Printing”
- page 2-8
- Initial Desktop
- Figure 2-1 Terminal Server Desktop
- Icons
- Double-click this icon to open the My Computer window. The initial display shows the Terminal Ser...
- Double-click this icon to open the Network Neighborhood window. The initial display shows all of ...
- If the server is set up to use Windows messaging, you can double-click this icon to send and rece...
- Double-click this icon to browse Web pages on your local network and/or on the Internet.
- Double-click this icon to retrieve files you deleted. Files you delete are put here but not actua...
- Taskbar
- Figure 2-2 Desktop Taskbar
- Displays a list of programs or program folders. This list always contains Windows NT Explorer and...
- Displays a list of documents that you’ve opened recently.
- Displays a list of system components, including the Control Panel, for changing system settings.
- Helps you find a folder, file, shared computer, or mail message. You can use Find to locate resou...
- Provides help on how to do a task in Terminal Server. Click the Contents tab to expand the list o...
- Starts a program or opens a folder. You can type a name or path or click Browse to look for an it...
- Allows you to log off the Terminal Server host.
- Figure 2-2 Desktop Taskbar
- Finding Things
- Running Application Programs
- Manipulating Windows
- Manipulating Files and Folders
- Online Help for Programs
- Printing
- Windows NT Basics
- CHAPTER 3
- In Case of Trouble
- “The Network Panel Displays”
- page 3-2
- “An Upgrade Message Displays”
- page 3-3
- “The Screen Looks Garbled”
- page 3-4
- “Error Messages Appear”
- page 3-5
- “Front Panel LEDs Blink”
- page 3-5
- The Network Panel Displays
- An Upgrade Message Displays
- The Screen Looks Garbled
- Error Messages Appear
- Front Panel LEDs Blink
- In Case of Trouble
- APPENDIX A
- Advanced Users Configuration Notes
- “Configuring Connections”
- page A-2
- “Configuring Terminals”
- page A-6
- Configuring Connections
- Displaying the NCD ThinSTAR Connection Manager
- Press CTRL+ALT+END.
- Viewing active connections
- Display the Connections tab of the NCD ThinSTAR Connection Manager.
- Ending connections
- Managing multiple connections
- From within an active session you can bring up the Connection Manager and create new connections.
- Additionally, you can switch to another active connection by using the following hot keys.
- Press CTRL+ALT+UP_ARROW or CTRL+ALT+DOWN_ARROW to cycle through the list of active connections. P...
- Creating new connections — RDP connections
- On the Configure tab, display the New Connection panel by clicking Add. Select Microsoft Terminal...
- Follow the steps given in “The WTS Connection Wizard” on page 1-6.
- Creating new connections — ICA connections
- On the Configure tab, display the New Connection panel by clicking Add. Select Citrix ICA Client ...
- Follow the steps given in “The Citrix ICA Connection Wizard” on page 1-8.
- Creating new connections — Dial-up connections
- On the Configure tab, display the New Connection panel by clicking Add. Select NCD Dial-Up Client...
- Follow the steps given in “The Dial-Up Connection Wizard” on page 1-9.
- Designating default connections
- On the Configure tab, select the connection you want as the default. Display the Connection Start...
- Configuring autostart connections
- On the Configure tab, select the connection you want to start automatically. Display the Connecti...
- Stopping autostart connections
- On the Configure tab, select the autostart connection you want to end. Display the Connection Sta...
- Modifying Microsoft terminal client connections — changing Network Connection properties
- On the Configure tab, select the connection you want to modify. Display the Properties panel by c...
- Modifying Microsoft terminal client connections — changing connection Application properties
- On the Configure tab, select the connection you want to modify. Display the Properties panel by c...
- Modifying Citrix ICA Client connections
- On the Configure tab, select the connection you want to modify. Display the Citrix ICA Client’s u...
- Make your changes and click OK.
- Modifying NCD Dial-Up Client connections
- On the Configure tab, select the connection you want to modify. Display the NCD Dial-Up Client’s ...
- Deleting connections
- On the Configure tab, select the connection you want to delete, click Delete.
- Configuring Terminals
- Displaying the NCD Terminal Properties panel
- Press CTRL+ALT+END, (displays the NCD ThinSTAR Connection Manager), then press F2.
- Making changes to Terminal Properties
- Making changes to Terminal Properties when password protected
- You must enter the password each time you make a change. Go to the Management tab Security panel,...
- Modifying
- mouse right or left handedness
- Do not use Terminal Properties. Make these adjustments on the Terminal Server through Start > Set...
- Modifying the Desktop Area
- On the Terminal Properties > Display tab, select the desired desktop area and click the Test butt...
- Disabling DCHP IP Address Assignment
- On the Terminal Properties > Network tab, select Specify an IP Address and complete the data entr...
- Reconfiguring Name resolution
- On the Terminal Properties > Network tab, display the Advanced Network Settings panel by pressing...
- Designating the TMS (ThinSTAR Management Service) server
- Use the Terminal Properties > Management tab. Enter the IP Address or a host with a FQDN.
- Configuring the Citrix ICA Client
- On the Terminal Properties > Management tab, display the Global ICA Client Settings panel by sele...
- Make changes to:
- Enabling/
- Disabling terminal Connection Hotkeys
- Use the Terminal Properties > Management tab.
- Enabling/
- Disabling Upgrades over Dial-up Connections
- Use the Terminal Properties > Management tab. Check the Enable Connection Hot Keys option, click OK.
- Enabling/
- Disabling the Configure tab of the Connection Manager
- Use the Terminal Properties > Management tab. Check the Display NCD ThinSTAR Connection Manager’s...
- Enabling/
- Disabling the French Terminal Server Connections
- Use the Terminal Properties > Management tab. Check the Enable French Terminal Server Connections...
- Changing the terminal to LAN or Dial-up mode
- Use the Terminal Properties > Management tab Network Options panel. Once you make the mode change...
- Setting Network speed
- Use the Terminal Properties > Management tab > Network Options panel.
- Specifying a password for security purposes.
- Use the Terminal Properties > Management tab, click Security... to display the Enter Password pan...
- View main system components (Ethernet, IP Address, SubnetMask, etc.)
- Display the Terminal Properties > Inventory tab.
- Index
- Advanced Users Configuration Notes