User’s Manual

Atrust P2T Thin Client

Basic and Advanced Instructions

Version 2.09
© 2012-19 Atrust Computer Corp.

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About This User’s ManualThis manual provides detailed instructions on how to use and maintain your P2T thin client.

Manual Structure and Subjects
Chapter

Subject

1

Provides the basics of how to use Atrust P2T thin clients.

2

Provides instructions on how to configure client settings and customize Atrust P2T thinclients with the Atrust Client Setup console.

Appendices

Provides supplementary instructions on advanced settings, maintenance, and upgrade for
Atrust P2T thin clients.

Notes, Tips, and Warnings
Throughout this manual, the notes, tips, and warnings in the following formats are used to provide important
information, useful advice, and prevent injuries to you, damage to your devices, or loss of data on your system.
NOTE• A note provides important information for a specific situation.

TIP• A tip gives a piece of useful advice to perform a task more efficiently.

WARNING• A warning provides crucial information that must be followed to prevent injuries toyou, damage to your devices, or loss of data on your system.

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Style Conventions
The following styles are used throughout this manual while referring to operational items on input devices,
hardware panels, or application interfaces.
Item

Style

Examplekeys on the keyboard

bold

Ctrl + F2, Alt + F9, Alt + Tab

application windows orentry lists

first letter
capitalized

Confirm Dialog window, RDP Connection list, ICA Connection list,
View Connection list

buttons or tabs on awindow, toolbars, taskbar,
or menubold

OK, Next, Save, Applications tab

options on a window,
screen, list, or menu

boldAdd, Domain, Connection Type, High Quality

selecting a series of options

bold

Applications > Citrix ICA, Applications > Remote Desktop,
Applications > VMware View, Network > Wireless,
Devices > Printer, System > Time Zone

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Table of Contents
Copyright and Trademark Statements
DisclaimeriTrademark StatementsiAbout This User’s Manualii

Manual Structure and Subjects
Notes, Tips, and Warnings
Style Conventions
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Getting Started 7
1.1

2

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Learning the Basics

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Configuring Client Settings 33
2.1

Atrust Client Setup
2.1.1
2.1.2

2.2

35
36

37

System Tab Overview
37
Available Settings at a Glance
38
Configuring Time Zone and Time Server
39
Configuring the Access Privileges and Passwords of Atrust Client Setup
Configuring the Login Password for Atrust Linux OS
44
Configuring Shadow Settings for Remote Assistance45
Updating Firmware from the Management Computer
47
Enabling or Disabling the Appliance Mode
49
Enabling or Disabling Auto Setup
53
Configuring the Quick Connection Mode
54
Configuring Advanced Quick Connection Settings
56
Enabling or Disabling the Command-line Functions
61
Collecting Event Logs and Capturing Related Screens
62
Uploading Files for Error Reporting
64
Importing Certificates for Remote Computers 65
Enabling or Disabling Auto Registration
69
Viewing System and Network Information
70
Viewing License Information
71

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Configuring User Interface Settings 72
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.3.6
2.3.7
2.3.8
2.3.9
2.3.102.3.11

2.4

Interface Overview
Client Settings at a Glance

Configuring System Settings
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8
2.2.9
2.2.102.2.112.2.122.2.132.2.142.2.152.2.162.2.172.2.182.3

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User Interface Tab Overview
72
Available Settings at a Glance73
Configuring Display Settings
74
Customizing Desktop and System Language Settings
76
Configuring Display Settings through the Display Shortcut
79
Reflecting the Real Display Arrangement by Dragging Screen Icons
Hiding or Showing Quick Access Shortcuts
82
Using a Custom Wallpaper 83
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
84
Configuring Mouse Settings
86
Configuring Screensaver Settings
87

Configuring External Device Settings
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6

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Devices Tab Overview
89
Available Settings at a Glance
90
Configuring Settings for USB Storage Devices 90
Manually Mount and Eject Attached USB Storage Devices
Disabling or Enabling Attached Audio Devices 92
Muting or Unmuting the Sound
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2.4.7
2.4.8

2.5

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Configuring Network Settings
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.5.6
2.5.7
2.5.8
2.5.9
2.5.102.5.11
2.5.122.5.132.5.142.5.15

2.6

Adding a Local PrinterAdding a Network Printer98

Network Tab Overview
98
Available Settings at a Glance99
Configuring Wired Network Settings 100
Enabling or Disabling Wake On LAN 103
Configuring IEEE 802.1X Authentication
104
Establishing and Stopping a VPN connection
105
Configuring Virtual Private Network Settings
109
Creating the Mapping of IP Addresses to Names of Hosts
Configuring the Failover Cluster List 112
Changing the Host Name of Your Thin Client
114
Enabling or Disabling the Wireless Interface
115
Configuring the Trigger Threshold for Roaming
116
Establishing and Stopping a Wireless Connection
117
Configuring Wireless Connection Settings
120
Configuring Proxy Settings for Web-based Access to Services

Configuring Service Access Settings
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.6.5
2.6.6
2.6.7
2.6.8
2.6.9
2.6.102.6.11
2.6.12
2.6.132.6.142.6.152.6.162.6.172.6.182.6.192.6.202.6.21
2.6.22
2.6.232.6.242.6.25

Appendices

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Applications Tab Overview 123
Available Settings at a Glance
124
Configuring Basic RDP Connection Settings
125
Accessing Remote Desktop Services 134
Configuring Advanced RDP Connection Settings
140
Configuring Basic ICA Connection Settings
156
Switching the Citrix Receiver Version 169
Enabling or Disabling Esc to Quit on the Web Logon Screen
Configuring Keyboard Layout and Type for Citrix ICA Sessions
Accessing Citrix Services
172
Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings
179
Configuring Basic VMware View Connection Settings
209
Accessing VMware View or Horizon View Services
211
Configuring Advanced View Connection Settings
213
Configuring SSH Connection Settings
218
Launching SSH and Telnet Sessions 220
Configuring Basic Settings for Browser Sessions
221
Launching Browser Sessions
223
Configuring Advanced Settings for Browser Sessions
224
Configuring Basic RAS / RDP Connection Settings
225
Accessing Remote Desktops or Applications
230
Configuring Advanced RAS / RDP Connection Settings
232
Configuring Basic ThinLinc Connection Settings
244
Accessing Remote Desktops and Applications 246
Configuring Advanced ThinLinc Connection Settings
247

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A.1

Resetting Your P2T Thin Client

253

A.2

Updating Firmware for Your P2T Thin Client 255

A.3

Using SECUREMATRIX Authentication for VMware Connections257

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Getting Started

This chapter provides the basics of how to use your P2T thin client.
1.1 Learning the Basics
Topic 1: Quick Connection Screen

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Topic 2: Configuring the Time Zone

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Topic 3: Returning to the Quick Connection Screen

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Topic 4: Accessing Desktops or Applications

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1.1

Learning the Basics

The following topics will guide you through the basics of using your P2T thin client:
Topic 1: Quick Connection Screen
Topic 2: Configuring the Time Zone
Topic 3: Returning to the Quick Connection Screen (if needed)
Topic 4: Accessing Desktops or Applications•

Microsoft Remote Desktop services (RDP sessions)•

Citrix virtual services (ICA sessions)•

VMware View or Horizon View services (View sessions)•Cendio ThinLinc services (ThinLinc sessions)

NOTE• Three client modes are available for your P2T thin client:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with thedesired RDP / ICA / View / Web browser / 2X
/ ThinLinc session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client
The client will start up directly with thedesired RDP / ICA / View / Web browser / 2X
/ ThinLinc session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.
Available actions include (n/a to Web browser):2

Autostart• Returning to the local desktop• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

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Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

• In Quick Connection mode, you can access Microsoft Remote Desktop / Citrix /VMware View or Horizon View / ThinLinc services quickly without much client
configuration required. The main purpose of this chapter is to guide you throughthe use of your P2T thin client under the Quick Connection mode.
• To understand other modes, configure advanced settings, and customize yourP2T thin client, please refer to chapter 2 “Configuring Client Settings” on page 33.

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Topic 1: Quick Connection Screen
To start using your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. (a) Go to Topic 2 to set the time zone for the first time use.
(b) Go to Topic 4 if the time zone had been set.

Atrust Quick Connection Screen

Mixer

Power Off

Click the icon to suspend, shut down, or restart the system.

Local Desktop

Click the icon to enter the local Linux desktop.
To return to this screen from the local Linux desktop, see Topic 3.

Setup

Click the icon to launch Atrust Client Setup.

Mixer

Click the icon to configure audio settings.

Network

Indicates the network type (wired or wireless) and status.
Click the icon to configure network settings.

Network

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Topic 2: Configuring the Time Zone
To set the time zone for your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. Click the Setup

icon to launch Atrust Client Setup.

Atrust Client Setup
Category Tabs
Click a tab to selecta setting category.

Navigation Area
Click to selecta setting itemor entry.

NOTE• For detailed instructions on how to configure client settings and customize yourP2T thin client with Atrust Client Setup, please refer to chapter 2 “Configuring Client
Settings” on page 33.

2. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Time Zone.

Time Zone
drop-down menu

3. Click the Time Zone drop-down menu to select the desired time zone.
4. Click Save to apply, and then close Atrust Client Setup.

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Topic 3: Returning to the Quick Connection Screen
To return to Atrust Quick Connection screen when on local Linux desktop, please double click
Atrust Quick Connection on that desktop.

Local Linux Desktop

Atrust Quick Connection

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Topic 4: Accessing Desktops or Applications
Through Atrust Quick Connection screen, you can access four types of virtualization services: Remote Desktop,
Citrix, VMware View, and ThinLinc Client.

Atrust Quick Connection Screen

Icon
Remote Desktop

Description

Page

Click to access Microsoft Remote Desktop services.

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Click to access Citrix services.

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VMware View

Click to access VMware View or Horizon View services.

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ThinLinc Client

Click to access Cendio ThinLinc services.

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Accessing Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
To access Microsoft Remote Desktop services, please do the following:on Atrust Quick Connection screen (see the screen in Topic 4).

1. Click

2. On the appeared window, type in the computer name or IP address of the server, user name, password, anddomain (if any), and then click Connect.

NOTE• To discover available Windows MultiPoint Server systems over your network,
please do the following:
1. Clickon the left of the Computer field.

2. Upon completion, a window appears with the search result.

3. Click the drop-down menu to select the desired system, and then click OK.
4. The IP address of the selected system will appear in the Computer field.
• To return to Atrust Quick Connection screen (see the screen in Topic 4), press Esc.

3. The remote desktop will be displayed on the screen.

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Accessing Citrix Services
Connecting to the Server
To connect to the server through which Citrix services are accessible, please do the following:on Atrust Quick Connection screen (see the screen in Topic 4).

1. Click

2. On the appeared Atrust Citrix Connection screen, enter the appropriate IP address / URL / FQDN of the server,
and then click Log On.

Atrust Citrix Connection Screen

NOTE• For newer versions of XenDesktop and XenApp, you may need to further specify
the sub-path of the server. Refer to the following table for details:
Citrix ProductComponent toConnect

Connection Address

XenApp 6.5 orearlier

Web Interface

IP / URL / FQDN

XenDesktop 5.6
or earlier

Web Interface

IP / URL / FQDN

Virtual Apps
and Desktops(XenApp and
XenDesktop 7.5
or later)

IP / URL / FQDN plus sub-path
StoreFront

For example —FQDN: X75.CTX.poc
Sub-path: /Citrix/StoreWeb (default)
Connection Address:
X75.CTX.poc/Citrix/StoreWeb• FQDN is the acronym of Fully Qualified Domain Name.
• To return to Atrust Quick Connection screen (see the screen in Topic 4), press Esc.

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Logging On to Citrix Services
When connected to the server, the Citrix Logon screen appears. The appeared screen and required credentials for
Citrix services may vary with the service type and version.
NOTE• A warning message “This Connection is Untrusted“ might appear. Consult theIT administrator for details and ensure the connection is secure first. To importa security certificate, please refer to section “2.2.15 Importing Certificates for
Remote Computers” on page 65. To bypass, click I Understand the Risks > Add
Exception > Confirm Security Exception.

The following are some examples of Citrix Logon screens.
XenDesktop 5.6 Platinum:

Citrix Logon Screen

Type the required
user name, password,
and then click
Log On to accessvirtual desktops.

NOTE• To return to Atrust Quick Connection screen, press Esc.

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XenApp 6.0 Fundamentals:

Citrix Logon Screen

Type the required
user name, password,
domain, and then click
Log On to accessvirtual applications.

NOTE• To return to Atrust Quick Connection screen, press Esc.
• If your XenApp server doesn’t belong to any domain, type the computer name ofthe server in the Domain field.

XenApp 6.5 Platinum:

Citrix Logon Screen

Type the required
user name, password,
domain, and then click
Log On to accessvirtual applications.

NOTE• To return to Atrust Quick Connection screen, press Esc.
• If your XenApp server doesn’t belong to any domain, type the computer name ofthe server in the Domain field.

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VDI-in-a-Box:

Citrix Logon Screen

Type the required user
name, password,
and then click
Log On to accessvirtual desktops.

NOTE• To return to Atrust Quick Connection screen, press Esc.

XenApp and XenDesktop 7.5 Platinum:

Citrix Logon Screen

Type the required user
name, password,
and then click
Log On to accessvirtual desktops.

NOTE• To return to Atrust Quick Connection screen, press Esc.

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Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 1808.2:

Citrix Logon Screen

Type the required user
name, password,
and then click
Log On to accessvirtual applications
and desktops.

NOTE• To return to the Quick Connection screen, press Esc.

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Accessing Virtual Desktops and Applications
You will enter the Desktop Selection or Application Selection screen after logon. On the screen you can click to selectthe desired desktop or application(s).
NOTE• You might enter the virtual desktop directly if only one type of virtual desktop is
assigned to the provided credentials.

TIP• Use Alt + Tab to select and restore a hidden or minimized application or desktop.

The following are some examples of Selection screens and delivered desktops and applications.
XenDesktop 5.6 Platinum:
1. The Desktop Selection screen appears after logon.

Desktop Selection Screen

2. Click to select the desired desktop.
3. The selected virtual desktop will be displayed on the screen.

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Virtual Desktop Example: Windows 7 Ultimate

XenApp 6.5 Platinum:
1. The Application Selection screen appears after logon.

Application Selection Screen

2. Click to select the desired application(s).
3. The selected application(s) will be displayed on the screen.

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Virtual Application Examples

PowerPoint Viewer, Adobe Reader, and Notepad

NOTE• Clicking on Application Selection screen will bring the screen to the front and leave
all launched application windows hidden behind. Use Alt + Tab to select and restore
a hidden or minimized application window.
• Exiting a virtual desktop or application will return to the Desktop Selection orApplication Selection screen. On the screen, you can: Click to launch another virtual desktop if any or to launch other applications.
 Click Log Off on the top of the screen to return to the Citrix Logon screen.
 Press Esc to return to Atrust Quick Connection screen directly.

XenApp and XenDesktop 7.5 Platinum:
1. The Application Selection / Desktop Selection screen appears after logon.

Application Selection Screen

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You might see thisscreen when you log
in to XenApp 7.5 forfirst time. Just click
to add your favorite
apps from a list.

Two buttons may be available
for your to switch between
Application and Desktop
Selection screen, depending on
your server-side deployment.

Desktop Selection Screen

2. Click to select the desired application(s) or desktop.
3. The selected application(s) or desktop will be displayed on the screen.

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Virtual Desktop Example: Windows Server 2008 R2

Virtual Application Examples

Adobe Reader, Mozilla Firefox, and PowerPoint Viewer

NOTE• Clicking on Application Selection screen will bring the screen to the front and leave
all launched application windows hidden behind. Use Alt + Tab to select and restore
a hidden or minimized application window.
• Exiting a virtual desktop or application will return to the Desktop Selection orApplication Selection screen. On the screen, you can: Click to launch another virtual desktop if any or to launch other applications.
 Click Log Off on the top of the screen to return to the Citrix Logon screen.
 Press Esc to return to Atrust Quick Connection screen directly.

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Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 1808.2:
1. The Favorites / Application Selection / Desktop Selection screen appears after logon.

Favorites Screen

You might see thisscreen when you log
in. To add favorites,
just follow the onscreen instructions.

Desktop Selection Screen

Application Selection Screen

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2. Click to select the desired application or desktop.
3. The selected application or desktop will be displayed on the screen.

Virtual Desktop Example: Windows 10 Enterprise

Virtual Application Examples

Launched Adobe Reader DC, Mozilla Firefox, and Calculator

NOTE• Clicking on Application Selection screen will bring the screen to the front and leave
all launched application windows hidden behind. Use Alt + Tab to select and restore
a hidden or minimized application window.
• Exiting a virtual desktop or application will return to the Favorites / Desktop
Selection / Application Selection screen. On the screen, you can: Click to launch another virtual desktop if any or to launch other applications.
 Click Log Off on the top of the screen to return to the Citrix Logon screen.
 Press Esc to return to the Quick Connection screen directly.

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Accessing VMware View or Horizon View Services
To access VMware View or Horizon View services, please do the following:on Atrust Quick Connection screen (see the screen in Topic 4).

1. Click

2. On the opened window, double-click Add Server icon or click New Server in the top-left corner. A window
appears prompting for the name or IP address of the VMware View Connection Server.
3. Enter the required information, and then click Connect.

NOTE• To return to Atrust Quick Connection screen (see the screen in Topic 4), close theopened window.

4. A Welcome window might appear, click OK to continue.
5. A window appears prompting for the credentials. Enter your user name, password, click the Domain
drop-down menu to select the domain, and then click OK.

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NOTE• A window might appear with a certificate message about the remote server.
Consult the IT administrator for details and ensure the connection is secure first.
To import a security certificate, please refer to section “2.2.15 Importing Certificatesfor Remote Computers” on page 65. To bypass, click Connect Insecurely.

6. The Desktop and Application list appears with available desktops and/or applications for the provided
credentials. Double click to select the desired desktop or application.

7. The virtual desktop or application will be displayed on the screen.

Virtual Desktop Example
Windows 7 Ultimate

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Virtual Application Examples (VMware Horizon 6 with View)
Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Mozilla Firefox, and Calculator

NOTE• Your desktop or application will be displayed in full screen. You can: Click File > Return to Desktop and Application List on the top tool bar torecall the Desktop and Application list.

 Click View on the top tool bar to switch to a virtual desktop or application.

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Accessing Cendio ThinLinc Services
To access Cendio ThinLinc services, please do the following:on Atrust Quick Connection screen (see the screen in Topic 4).

1. Click

2. On the appeared window, type in the computer name or IP address of the server, and then click Connect.

NOTE• To return to Atrust Quick Connection screen, press Esc.

3. Type your credentials for ThinLinc sessions, and then click Connect.

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4. The ThinLinc session will be displayed on the screen.

Remote Desktop Example
GNOME Desktop Environment

Remote Application Example
LibreOffice

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Configuring Client Settings

This chapter provides instructions on how to configure advanced
settings and customize your P2T thin client with Atrust Client Setup.
2.1 Atrust Client Setup
Interface overview

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Available settings at glance36

2.2 Configuring System Settings
System tab overview

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Available settings at a glance38

2.3 Configuring User Interface Settings
User Interface tab overview

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Available settings at a glance73

2.4 Configuring External Device Settings
Devices tab overview

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Available settings at a glance90

2.5 Configuring Network Settings
Network tab overview

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Available settings at a glance99

2.6 Configuring Service Access Settings
Applications tab overview

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Atrust Client Setup

2.1

Atrust Client Setup

Your P2T thin client comes with Atrust Client Setup, the built-in local client management console to help you
configure client settings and customize your P2T thin client.

2.1.1

Interface Overview

To access Atrust Client Setup on your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Quick Connection screen, click the Setup

icon to launch Atrust Client Setup.

2. The Atrust Client Setup window appears.

Interface Overview

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2

3

4

5

6

7

Interface Elements
No.

Name

Description

1

Applications tab

Click to configure settings for service access through the client.

2

User Interface tab

Click to configure settings for the user interface of the client.

3

Devices tab

Click to configure settings for external devices of the client.

4

Network tab

Click to configure settings for the connectivity of the client to networks and servers.

5

System tab

Click to configure settings for the operation and maintenance of the client.

6

Navigation area

Click to select a setting item under a selected tab or to select a setting entry undera selected setting item.

7

Configuration area

Configures setting values when a setting item or entry is selected.

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2.1.2

Client Settings at a Glance

The following table provides a brief description of each setting item under five main setting categories.
Tab

Setting Item

SectionPage• Configuring time zone and time server• Configuring passwords• Configuring remote assistance settings• Updating firmware• Enabling/Disabling the Appliance mode
• Enabling Auto Setup• Configuring Quick Connection
System• Enabling/Disabling the execution of the
text-based (command-line) functions

2.2 Configuring System Settings

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2.3 Configuring User Interface Settings

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2.4 Configuring External Device Settings

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2.5 Configuring Network Settings

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2.6 Configuring Service Access Settings123• Collecting event logs, capturing related
screens, and then uploading files forerror reporting• Importing certificates for remote computers• Enabling/Disabling Auto Registration• Viewing system and network information• Viewing license information• Configuring display settings• Customizing desktop and system language• Hiding/Showing Quick Access shortcuts
User Interface• Using a custom wallpaper• Adjusting keyboard settings• Adjusting mouse settings• Configuring screensaver settings• Configuring settings for USB storage devices

Devices• Configuring settings for audio devices• Configuring settings for local/network printers• Configuring wired network settings• Configuring VPN settings• Creating the mapping of IP addresses to thenames of host servers

Network• Creating the Failover Cluster list
• Changing the host name of your client• Configuring wireless network settings• Configuring proxy settings for Web-based
access to services• Configuring Microsoft RDP connection settings• Configuring Citrix ICA connection settings• Configuring VMware View connection settings

Applications• Configuring SSH connection settings• Configuring local Web browser settings• Configuring Parallels 2X connection settings• Configuring Cendio ThinLinc connection settings

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Configuring System Settings

2.2

Configuring System Settings

2.2.1

System Tab Overview

System tab enables you to configure settings for the operation and maintenance of clients. To access available
settings of System tab, click the tab on Atrust Client Setup.

System Tab Overview

1

2

Interface Elements
No.

Name

Description

1

Navigation area

Click to select a setting item under System tab.

2

Configuration area

Configures setting values when a setting item or entry is selected.

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2.2.2

Available Settings at a Glance

Tab

Setting

Description

SectionPage

Click to configure the time zone and time server foryour P2T thin client.

2.2.3

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Click to configure the access privileges of Atrust
Client Setup for P2T thin client users.

2.2.4

Click to set the login password for the local desktop.

2.2.5

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Click to configure settings for remote assistance.

2.2.6

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Firmware Update

Click to update firmware through the network.
This feature is applicable to the client only when
the client is managed by the remote Atrust Device
Manager console.

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Appliance Mode

Click to enable/disable the Appliance mode to allow/
disallow the automatic RDP / ICA / View / Webbrowser / 2X sessions. In Appliance mode, the client
starts up directly with the desired RDP / ICA / View
/ 2X session and performs the configured action
after exiting the session.

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Auto Setup

Click to enable Auto Setup to allow the client to get
its preset configuration on startup and enter thedesired user environment automatically.

2.2.9

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Click to configure the Quick Connection mode.

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Click to enable/disable the execution of the
text-based (command-line) functions.

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Click to collect error log and launch the screen
capturing program for error reporting.

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Click to upload files to a specified FTP server forerror reporting.

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Time Zone

Password

Icon

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SystemQuick Connection

Terminal

Error Report

Certificate
ManagerClick to import or manage certificates forremote computers.

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Advanced

Click to configure advanced settings such as
Auto Registration.

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SystemInformation

Click to view detailed system, network, and license
information.

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NOTE• Atrust Device Manager is a remote and mass client management console,
helping you remotely manage a large number of endpoint devices in a desktop
virtualization infrastructure. For more information about Atrust Device Manager,please refer to the User’s Manual for Atrust Device Manager.

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2.2.3

Configuring Time Zone and Time Server

The Time Zone setting allows you to configure the desired time zone and time server to get the accurate systemtime for your P2T thin client.
To set the desired time zone and time server, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Time Zone.

2. Under the Time Zone section, click the drop-down menu to select the desired time zone.
3. Under the NTP (Network Time Protocol) section, use the default or type in the desired time server.
NOTE• The IP address of the default time server is pool.ntp.org. For more information on
the default, please refer to the website for the NTP Pool Project at www.pool.ntp.org.
• Ensure the connectivity of your P2T thin client to the network or Internet in order to
get accurate time from the time server.

4. Click Save to apply.

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2.2.4

Configuring the Access Privileges and Passwords of Atrust Client Setup

You can configure the access privileges of Atrust Client Setup for P2T thin client users by the Password setting.
NOTE• All P2T thin client users are allowed to access Atrust Client Setup by factory default.
You can make changes as desired using this setting.

Setting Access Privileges and Password Only for Administrators
To set access privileges and password only for administrators, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Password.

2. Under the Administrator section, click to check Active Admin Authorization.
3. The access privileges for administrators are granted and a window appears for you to set the password.

4. Type in the desired password, and then click OK to confirm.
5. Click Save to save all the changes.

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Setting Access Privileges and Password Also for Standard Users
To set access privileges and password also for standard users, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Password.
2. Under the User section, click to check Active User Authorization.

NOTE• The User section appears only when Active Admin Authorization is checked.

3. The access privileges for standard users are granted and a window appears for you to set the password.

4. Type in the desired password, and then click OK to confirm.

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5. After the access privileges for standard users were granted, the User Privilege Level drop-down menu willappear in the Administrator section for you to set the privilege level for standard users. You can use thissetting item to set the scope of settings available to a standard user.

NOTE• You need to restart your system for the change to take effect.

User Privilege Level
High

Available Settings
Applications tab

Network tab• Remote Desktop• Ethernet• Citrix ICA• VPN• VMware View
• SSH
• Web Browser• Parallels 2X Client• ThinLinc
User Interface tab• Display• Desktop• Keyboard• Mouse• Screensaver
Devices tab• USB Storage• Audio• Printer• Hosts• Host Name
• Wireless• Proxy
System tab• Time Zone
• Password• Firmware Update• Appliance Mode
• Auto Setup• Quick Connection• Terminal• Error Report• Certificate Manager• Advanced• System Information

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MediumUser Interface tab

Network tab• Display• Ethernet• Desktop• Wireless• Keyboard

System tab• Mouse• Screensaver• Time Zone
• Password• Error Report

Low

User Interface tab

System tab• Display• Time Zone

• Desktop• Password• Keyboard• Error Report• Mouse• Screensaver
None

System tab• Password• Error Report

6. Additionally, No Password Required will appear in the User section to allow you to disable authentication
for standard users.
7. After the configuration is done, click Save to store the changes.
8. Restart your system to apply the changes.

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2.2.5

Configuring the Login Password for Atrust Linux OS

To enable and set the login password for Atrust Linux OS, please do the following:
NOTE• The default behavior is to enter Atrust Linux OS without any login password.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Password.

2. Under the Local Desktop section, click to check Enable Password Authentication for Local Desktop.
A window appears for you to set the password.

3. Type in the desired password, and then click OK to confirm.
4. Click Save to apply. Next time when you enter Atrust Linux OS again, you will be prompted for a password.

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2.2.6

Configuring Shadow Settings for Remote Assistance

The Shadow feature allows an administrator to remotely assist client users in resolving problems or configuring local
settings. When this feature is enabled, an administrator can monitor and control a client from a remote computer
just like a local user.
NOTE• To use the Shadow feature on a remote computer, you need to install the Atrust
Device Manager console on that computer, and add your P2T thin client into amanaged group under Atrust Device Manager. For details, please see the User’s
Manual for Atrust Device Manager.

To enable the Shadow feature and set the password for remote assistance, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Password.

2. Under the Shadow section, click to check Enable Shadow if it’s not checked.
NOTE• By default, the Shadow feature is enabled. Click Change Password, and then follow
the next step to set your password.

3. The Shadow feature is enabled and a window appears for you to set the password for remote assistance.

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NOTE• On a remote computer, an administrator will need this password to use the Shadow
feature (remote assistance) with the Atrust Device Manager console. For more
information, please refer to the User’s Manual of Atrust Device Manager.

4. Type in the desired password, and then click OK to confirm.
5. To get user permission while shadowing, please check Prompt for User Permission.
6. To allow the user to stop remote shadowing, please check Allow User to Disconnect Remote Shadowing.
7. Click Save to save all the changes.
NOTE• When the Shadow feature is performed from a remote Atrust Device Manager, on
appears on the Taskbar of the local Linux desktop
the target client, an icon
and a notification pops up in the bottom-right corner. If you are under the Quick
Connection mode (the default for P2T thin clients), a notification would pop up in
the bottom-right corner on Atrust Quick Connection screen.

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2.2.7

Updating Firmware from the Management Computer

Update Firmware allows client users to update firmware from its management computer.
NOTE• Ensure that your P2T thin client has been added into a managed group under Atrust
Device Manager installed on a remote computer, and that you have imported client
firmware files into Atrust Device Manager. These are prerequisites of this feature.
• For more information on firmware update and Atrust Device Manager, please referto the User Manual for Atrust Device Manager.

To update firmware from the management computer, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Firmware Update.

2. Under the Firmware Update section, click Check Firmware.
3. Upon completion, a window appears notifying you that the Firmware list has been loaded.

4. Click Yes to continue.

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5. Click the drop-down menus to select the desired firmware version and other update options.

Firmware Update Options
Item

Description

Firmware Version

Click to select the desired firmware version.

Language

Reboot Immediately

Click to select the interface language of the system, including theAtrust Client Setup console.
NOTE: Available languages may vary with the selected firmware version.

Click to choose whether to restart the system immediately for firmware update
or manually restart the system later.
Click to choose if to keep the setting values under Atrust Client Setup.

Keep the User Data

NOTE: If Yes is selected, all setting values under Atrust Client Setup will remainunchanged after firmware update.
If No is selected, all setting values will be restored to the factory default.
This option may not be available on your system.
NOTE: If the client is managed by Atrust Device Manager and here No isselected, Atrust Device Manager will fail to manage the client after
firmware update. For more information on Atrust Device Manager, pleaserefer to the User’s Manual for Atrust Device Manager.

6. Click Update firmware to confirm your selections. The system will start updating its firmware after restart.

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2.2.8

Enabling or Disabling the Appliance Mode

The Appliance mode allows your P2T thin client to start up directly with the desired Microsoft Remote Desktop,
Citrix ICA, VMware (Horizon) View, Web browser, Parallels 2X, or Cendio ThinLinc session. Under this mode, users will
feel as if they were using a standalone desktop computer; the underlying operating system, Atrust Linux, is hiddenfrom the very beginning.

NOTE• There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client and only one
mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and the order of priority arelisted as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with thedesired RDP / ICA / View / Web browser / 2X
/ ThinLinc session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client
The client will start up directly with thedesired RDP / ICA / View / Web browser / 2X
/ ThinLinc session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.
Available actions include (n/a to Web browser):2

Autostart• Returning to the local desktop• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

• For more information on these modes, please refer to sections: 2.2.10 on page 54 and 1.1 on page 9 (Quick Connection mode) 2.2.8 on page 49 (Appliance mode) 2.6.5 on page 140 (Autostart mode for RDP sessions) 2.6.11 on page 179 (Autostart mode for ICA sessions) 2.6.14 on page 213 (Autostart mode for View sessions) 2.6.17 on page 221 (Autostart mode for Web browser sessions) 2.6.22 on page 232 (Autostart mode for 2X sessions) 2.6.25 on page 247 (Autostart mode for ThinLinc sessions)

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Enabling the Appliance Mode
To enable the Appliance mode, please do the following:
NOTE• Ensure that you have configured the connection settings for the desired Microsoft
Remote Desktop, Citrix ICA, VMware (Horizon) View, Web browser, 2X, or ThinLincsession under Applications tab. You need to specify which service type andconnection settings entry will be used under the Appliance mode. For detailed
instructions, please see sections: “2.6.3 Configuring Basic RDP Connection Settings” on page 125
 “2.6.6 Configuring Basic ICA Connection Settings” on page 156
 “2.6.12 Configuring Basic VMware View Connection Settings” on page 209
 “2.6.17 Configuring Basic Settings for Browser Sessions” on page 221
 “2.6.20 Configuring Basic RAS / RDP Connection Settings” on page 225
 “2.6.23 Configuring Basic ThinLinc Connection Settings” on page 244

NOTE• Please note that the Autostart mode also enables the client to start up directlywith an RDP / ICA / View / Web browser / 2X / ThinLinc session and provides more
configuration flexibility than the Appliance mode. For detailed information on the
Autostart mode, please refer to the following sections: “2.6.5 Configuring Advanced RDP Connection Settings” on page 140
 “2.6.11 Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings” on page 179
 “2.6.14 Configuring Advanced View Connection Settings” on page 213
 “2.6.19 Configuring Advanced Settings for Browser Sessions” on page 224
 “2.6.22 Configuring Advanced RAS / RDP Connection Settings” on page 232
 “2.6.25 Configuring Advanced ThinLinc Connection Settings” on page 247

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Appliance Mode.

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2. Click to check Enable Appliance Mode.
3. Other settings of the Appliance mode appear. Click drop-down menus to select the application (or service)
type: Citrix ICA, Remote Desktop, VMware View, Web Browser, or Parallels 2X Client, the specific service
available in that type, and the desired action after exiting a session.

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NOTE• No matter which Resolution option you choose for the selected RDP / ICA / View /2X connection, RDP / ICA / View / 2X sessions under the Appliance mode will
always use the Full Screen mode to display the remote / virtual desktop.

4. Click Save to confirm your selections.
5. The system will enter the Appliance mode after restart.
NOTE• To disable the Appliance mode or to access Atrust Client Setup under the Appliancemode, please refer to “Disabling the Appliance Mode” on page 52.

Disabling the Appliance Mode
To disable the Appliance mode, please do the following:
1. Under the Appliance mode, exit the Full Screen mode of the RDP / ICA / 2X / ThinLinc session, deselect the
Web browser window, or release the keyboard and mouse from the View session (virtual desktop):• To exit the Full Screen mode of an RDP session, press Ctrl + Alt + Enter, and then minimize
the session window.
• To exit the Full Screen mode of an ICA session, press Ctrl + F2, and then Alt + F9.
• To exit the Full Screen mode of a 2X session, log out from the remote desktop.
• To exit the Full Screen mode of a ThinLinc session, press F8 or a custom hot key, and then selectMinimize on the popup menu.
• To deselect the Web browser window, click on the desktop background.
• To release the keyboard and mouse from the View session (virtual desktop), press Ctrl + Alt.

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NOTE• Please note that the View session (virtual desktop) will remain on the backgroundafter you release the keyboard and mouse from the View session (virtual desktop).

2. Click Ctrl + Shift + Del to launch Atrust Client Setup.
NOTE• You cannot access the Taskbar of the client operating system (Atrust Linux) underthe Appliance mode.

3. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Appliance Mode.
4. Click to uncheck Enable Appliance Mode, and then click Save to apply the change.
5. Return to the current RDP / ICA / View / Web browser / 2X / ThinLinc session:• To return to the current RDP / ICA / Web browser / 2X / ThinLinc session, use Alt + Tab (press and hold Alt,and then press Tab to switch between different items) to select and restore the current session.
• To return to the current View session, click any place of the View session (virtual desktop)
on the background.
6. End or Log off from the current RDP / ICA / View / Web browser / 2X / ThinLinc session.
7. The client might shut down then. Restart your client manually.

2.2.9

Enabling or Disabling Auto Setup

Auto Setup allows your thin client to get its preset configuration on startup and enter the desired user environment
automatically. Its operation requires Auto Setup environment and network connectivity, except for Auto Setup on
the client side. For details, please refer to User’s Guide for Auto Setup.
NOTE• To disable Auto Setup after your thin client got its preset configuration, reset yourclient. Please refer to “A.1 Resetting Your P2T Thin Client” on page 253.

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2.2.10 Configuring the Quick Connection Mode
The Quick Connection mode enables you to enter the Atrust Quick Connection screen after system startup.
This setting is enabled by default.
NOTE• For detailed instructions on how to use your P2T thin client under the Quick
Connection mode, please refer to section “1.1 Learning the Basics” on page 9.
• There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client and only one
mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and the order of priority arelisted as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with thedesired RDP / ICA / View / Web browser / 2X
/ ThinLinc session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client
The client will start up directly with thedesired RDP / ICA / View / Web browser / 2X
/ ThinLinc session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.
Available actions include (n/a to Web browser):2

Autostart• Returning to the local desktop• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE• To use the Quick Connection mode, ensure that both the Appliance and Autostartmodes are disabled. By default, your P2T thin client is in the Quick Connectionmode, and both the Appliance and Autostart modes are disabled. However, if eitherof two modes are enabled, the Quick Connection mode will fail to work.
• For more information on the Appliance mode, please refer to section “2.2.8 Enablingor Disabling the Appliance Mode” on page 49.
• For more information on the Autostart mode, please refer to the following sections: “2.6.5 Configuring Advanced RDP Connection Settings” on page 140
 “2.6.11 Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings” on page 179
 “2.6.14 Configuring Advanced View Connection Settings” on page 213
 “2.6.19 Configuring Advanced Settings for Browser Sessions” on page 224
 “2.6.22 Configuring Advanced RAS / RDP Connection Settings” on page 232
 “2.6.25 Configuring Advanced ThinLinc Connection Settings” on page 247

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To enable/disable the Quick Connection mode, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Quick Connection.

2. Click to check/uncheck Enable Quick Connection after Power-up to enable/disable the Quick Connectionmode, and then click Save to apply the change.
NOTE• For advanced Quick Connection settings, please refer to the next section (2.2.11).

3. Switch shortcuts are also added to or removed from the START menu and local Linux desktop as shown below.

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2.2.11 Configuring Advanced Quick Connection Settings
You are allowed to configure advanced Quick Connection settings for Remote Desktop, Citrix ICA, and VMware View
sessions, etc, through System > Quick Connections on Atrust Client Setup.

Advanced Quick Connection Settings for Remote Desktop Sessions
To configure advanced Quick Connection settings for Remote Desktop sessions, please refer to the table below:

Remote Desktop Option
Item

Description
Check/Uncheck to enable/disable multimedia redirection.

Multimedia Redirection

When enabled, the client receives original compressed multimedia streams anddecodes locally for display. This feature increases the load on the client, but
saves server resources, decreases the bandwidth usage, and improves audio andvideo playback experiences.
It’s enabled by default.

Advanced Quick Connection Settings for Citrix ICA Sessions
To configure advanced Quick Connection settings for Citrix ICA sessions, please refer to the tables below:

Citrix ICA Option
Item

Description

Default Server Address

Type the default server address to be shown.

Connect to the Default Server Directly

Check to connect to the default server directly.

Client Rendering

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable client rendering. When Client
Rendering is disabled, Server Rendering is used.

HDX RealTime WebCam

This item is available only when Client Rendering is selected. When Yes
is selected, a locally attached webcam can be used in an ICA session.

Use H264 Compression

Check to enable H.264 compression support on the client, allowing session
data are sent from the server side using H.264 format encoding.

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Citrix ICA Option
Item

Description

Redirect Connected
USB Devices

Check to enable redirection for connected USB devices in Quick Connection
mode. All connected USB devices will be redirected unless more specific settings
are specified below.

Citrix ICA Option
Item

Description

Use of USB Storage Devices

Click to select how to use USB storage devices in ICA sessions. Three options areavailable: Mapping, Redirection, and Disabled.

Use of USB Printers

Click to select how to use USB printers in ICA sessions. Three options areavailable: Mapping, Redirection, and Disabled.

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2

Citrix ICA Option
Item

Description

Redirection Rules

Create redirection rules on

2 to manage specific USB devices with information on 1 .

NOTE• All attached USB devices will be listed under Plugged USB Devices ( 1 ) with venderand product information needed for creating rules.

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Accessing the Internet Locally in Quick Connection Mode
To access the Internet locally in Quick Connection mode, you can configure to show the Web Browser button on
Atrust Quick Connection screen:

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Advanced Quick Connection Settings for VMware View Sessions
To configure advanced Quick Connection settings for VMware View sessions, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Quick Connection.

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2. Click drop-down menus to configure Generic Settings ( 1 ) for mass storage devices, smart cards, humaninterface devices, and printers. Two options are available: Enabled or Disabled.

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3. Use Redirection Rules ( 3 ) to manage specific USB devices:2
3• Refer to ( 2 ) to fill in the Vender and Product IDs for a specific device, click the drop-down menu to selectAllow or Deny.
• Click Add on the right to add a rule on ( 3 ).
NOTE
• All attached USB devices will be listed under Plugged USB Devices ( 2 ) with venderand product information needed for creating rules.
• Redirection Rules ( 3 ) have priority over Generic Settings ( 1 ).

4. Click Save to apply.

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2.2.12 Enabling or Disabling the Command-line Functions
To enable/disable the execution of text-based (command-line) functions, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Terminal.

2. Click to configure your settings:• To allow the execution of command-line functions via a shortcut on Start menu, check Enable.
• To allow the execution of command-line functions via a hotkey, check Enable Terminal Hotkey.
• To completely disable Terminal, uncheck both.
NOTE• To open Terminal via the shortcut, click START > Settings > Terminal on thelocal Linux desktop.

• To open Terminal via the hotkey, press Ctrl + Alt + T.

3. Click Save to apply your change.

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2.2.13 Collecting Event Logs and Capturing Related Screens
The Error Report feature allows you to collect event logs and capture related screens for error reporting.

Collecting Event Logs
To collect event logs of your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. Plug a USB flash drive into your P2T thin client.
NOTE• This USB flash drive will be used for storing the event logs of your P2T thin client.
• Ensure that you have enabled the access and automount of USB storage devices.
For detailed instructions, please refer to section “2.4.3 Configuring Settings for USB
Storage Devices” on page 90.

NOTE• Please note that files saved on the local desktop will be deleted after restart.

2. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Error Report.

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3. Click Collect Log. A window appears prompting you to choose where to save the log file set (named
events.tar.gz). The attached USB flash drive is the default location if attached. Click Save to apply.

Capturing Error-Related Screens
To capture error-related screens of your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Error Report.
2. Click Launch Snapshot to open the screen capturing program.

3. Configure screen capturing settings directly on the opened window if needed, and then click OK to capture
the desired screen.
TIP• It’s recommended to set the delay time before capturing to at least 2 seconds toreserve time for switching to the desired screen or window.
• It’s recommended to save the captured screens in the same USB flash drive where
the event logs were saved.
• Please note that files saved on the local desktop will be deleted after restart.

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2.2.14 Uploading Files for Error Reporting
You can upload files to a specified FTP server for error reporting.
To upload files to an FTP server, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Error Report.

2. Under the Upload Files section, type the IP address of the FTP server and credentials, click Upload to selectand upload files to that FTP server.

TIP• You can check the validity of the IP address and credentials first through the
Check button.

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2.2.15 Importing Certificates for Remote Computers
You can import certificates for remote computers through:•A local device (from a USB storage device)•

The network (from a remote computer or the management console)

NOTE• The available management console for P2T thin client is Atrust Device Manager,a remote and group management console for multiple thin clients. For more
information, please refer to the User’s Manual for Atrust Device Manager.

Importing certificates through a USB storage device
To import certificates for remote computers through a USB storage device, please do the following:
1. Copy your certificates to a USB storage device, and then connect this storage device to your P2T thin client.
2. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Certificate Manager.
3. Click Add on the top of the Certificate list.

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4. In the From File section, click Browse to locate the desired certificate file, and then click Open to confirm.

5. Click Import to start importing the certificate.
6. On completion, the certificate is shown in the Certificate list.

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Importing certificates from remote computers through the network
To import the certificate from a remote computer through the network, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Certificate Manager.
2. Click Add on the top of the Certificate list.
3. In the From Server section, type the IP address / URL / FQDN of the remote computer, and then click Import.

4. On completion, the certificate is shown in the Certificate list.

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Importing certificates from Atrust Device Manager through the network
To import certificates from Atrust Device Manager through the network, please do the following:

NOTE• Before proceeding, ensure that (1) your thin client has been added into a managed
group in the management console, that is, Atrust Device Manager, and that (2) you
have imported certificates into the management console.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Certificate Manager.
2. Click Add on the top of the Certificate list.
3. In the From Atrust Device Manager section, click Import to start importing all certificates available in
Atrust Device Manager.
4. On completion, the certificates are shown in the Certificate list.

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2.2.16 Enabling or Disabling Auto Registration
Auto Registration allows that thin clients automatically register with Atrust Device Manager when they are online
and then become managed by Atrust Device Manager.

NOTE• For this feature to work, Auto Registration must be enabled on both sides: thinclients and target Atrust Device Manager. In addition, some configurations on
DHCP or DNS server over your network are required. For details, please refer to the
User’s Manual for Atrust Device Manager.
• By default, Auto Registration is enabled on thin client side, disabled Atrust
Device Manger.

To enable or disable Auto Registration on your thin client, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > Advanced.
2. Check / Uncheck to Enable Auto Registration to enable / disable Auto Registration.

3. Click Save to apply.

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2.2.17 Viewing System and Network Information
You can view detailed system and network information through Atrust Client Setup.
To view detailed system and network information through Atrust Client Setup, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > System Information.
2. Click System / Network tab to view system / network information.

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2.2.18 Viewing License Information
You could check license information through Atrust Client Setup.
To check license information through Atrust Client Setup, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click System > System Information.
2. Click License tab to view license information.

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2.3

Configuring User Interface Settings

2.3.1

User Interface Tab Overview

User Interface tab enables you to configure settings for the user interface of clients. To access available settings ofUser Interface tab, click the tab on Atrust Client Setup.

User Interface Tab Overview

1

2

Interface Elements
No.

Name

Description

1

Navigation area

Click to select a setting item under User Interface tab.

2

Configuration area

Configures setting values when a setting item or entry is selected.

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2.3.2

Available Settings at a Glance
Tab

Setting

SectionPage

Click to configure display settings.

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Desktop

Click to customize desktop and system language.

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2.3.5
2.3.6
2.3.7
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Keyboard

Click to adjust keyboard settings.

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Mouse

Click to adjust mouse settings.

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Click to configure screensaver settings.

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User Interface

Screensaver

Icon

Description

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2.3.3

Configuring Display Settings

To configure display settings for your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click User Interface > Display.

2. By default, Auto-Detection is enabled and an appropriate resolution is assigned. To customize, disable AutoDetection, and then select the desired value. Please refer to descriptions in the following table to choose
appropriate setting values.
NOTE• The available setting items might vary, depending on your computer and thenumber of display(s) attached.
• Also see sections 2.3.5 through 2.3.6 for more settings about the display(s).

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Monitor Settings
Item

Description

Enable Auto-Detection

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable the automatic detection of the attached monitor(s). An
appropriate resolution for the attached monitor(s) will be set.

Use this output

Use this item to enable/disable this attached output device.

Primary display

Check to choose the primary display if more than one is connected.
Use this item to indicate the monitor’s position relative to the other one.

Position

OptionDescription

Above

This monitor is above the other one (main screen).

Below

This monitor is below the other one (extended screen).

Right ofThis monitor is on the right of the other one (main screen).

Left ofThis monitor is on the left of the other one (extended screen).

Same asTwo monitors have the same display content (Clone mode).

Use this item to set an appropriate resolution for the attached display.

Resolution

OptionDescription

AutoThis option is available only when Enable Auto-Detection is selected.

Other
options

Select the desired resolution from the drop-down menu for theattached monitor.

NOTE: All resolutions supported by the client will be listed in the Resolution drop-downmenu when Auto-Detection is disabled. Please note that some resolutions may
not be applicable to your monitor(s).

Rotation

Use this item to configure screen rotation. Four options are available: Normal, Inverted,
Left, and Right.

NOTE• When vertical arrangement (Above/Below) is selected, the Taskbar will be moved tothe top of the main screen as shown below.

• Brightness. For a built-in display (if any) of your device, you can use Ctrl + Shift plus
Up and Down arrow keys to adjust brightness.

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2.3.4

Customizing Desktop and System Language Settings

To customize desktop and system language settings for your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click User Interface > Desktop.

2. Click drop-down menus or tick/untick checkboxes to choose desired settings. Refer to the following table fora description of each setting item.

System Language
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to select the system language.

Language

NOTE: Available languages may vary with the firmware version of your device.
NOTE: You need to restart the system for the change to take effect.

Desktop Fonts
Item

Description

Default Font
Default Font Style

Click the drop-down menus to select the desired font, its style and size used forthe user interface of the operating system, such as menus, options on menus, text
labels for desktop shortcuts, tabs on program windows etc.

Default Font Size

NOTE: Your changes will not apply to the titles of opened windows, the Atrust Client
Setup console, and the System Information window (START > System
Settings > System Information).

Title Font
Title Font Style
Title Font Size

Click the drop-down menus to select the desired font, its style and size used for thetitles of the opened windows.

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DPI
Item

Description

Custom DPI Setting

Click the drop-down menu to change Dots Per Inch. Some changes to the userinterface might need a reboot to take effect.

Desktop Icons
Item

Display

Description
Check/Uncheck to show/hide shortcut Display
quick configuration of display settings.

on the local Linux desktop for

For more information, please refer to “2.3.5 Configuring Display Settings throughthe Display Shortcut” on page 79.

Remote Desktop

Check/Uncheck to show/hide shortcuts Remote Desktop
and local Linux desktop for quick access.

on the START menu

For more information, please refer to section “2.3.7 Hiding or Showing Quick Access
Shortcuts” on page 82.

CitrixCheck/Uncheck to show/hide shortcuts Citrix
Linux desktop for quick access.

on the START menu and local

For more information, please refer to section “2.3.7 Hiding or Showing Quick Access
Shortcuts” on page 82.

VMware View

Check/Uncheck to show/hide desktop shortcuts VMware View
menu and local Linux desktop for quick access.

on the START

For more information, please refer to section “2.3.7 Hiding or Showing Quick Access
Shortcuts” on page 82.
Parallels 2X Client

ThinLinc

Check/Uncheck to show/hide desktop shortcuts Parallels 2X Client
START menu and local Linux desktop.
Check/Uncheck to show/hide desktop shortcuts ThinLincand local Linux desktop.

on theon the START menu

For more information, please refer to section “2.3.7 Hiding or Showing Quick Access
Shortcuts” on page 82.
AnyDesk

Check/Uncheck to show/hide desktop shortcuts AnyDesk
and local Linux desktop.

Teamviewer QuickSupport

Check/Uncheck to show/hide desktop shortcuts Teamviewer QuickSupport
on the START menu and local Linux desktop.

Tokenadmin

Check/Uncheck to show/hide desktop shortcuts Tokenadminmenu and local Linux desktop.

XDMCP

Check/Uncheck to show/hide desktop shortcuts XDMCPand local Linux desktop.

Firefox Web Browser

on the START menu

on the STARTon the START menu

Check/Uncheck to show/hide desktop shortcuts Firefox Web Browser
START menu and local Linux desktop.

on theNOTE: The availability of this item varies with your system (available if your random
access memory size is equal to or larger than 2 GB).

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LibreOffice

Check/Uncheck to show/hide desktop shortcuts LibreOfficemenu and local Linux desktop for quick access.

Icon Size

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired size of desktop icons/shortcuts.

Icon Font Size

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired text label size of desktop
icons/shortcuts.

on the START

Desktop Background
Item

Description
Check/Uncheck to enable/disable the use of Atrust wallpaper.

Enable Desktop Wallpaper

Enable Custom Wallpaper
Download FromNOTE: If disabled, the solid color background (dark blue) will be used.

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable the use of a custom wallpaper. More settings
appear when checked.
For details, please refer to “2.3.8 Using a Custom Wallpaper” on page 83.

Custom Wallpaper FileClick the drop-down menu to select the way to apply the wallpaper. Five options areavailable: Centered, Tiled, Stretched, Scaled, and Zoomed.

Wallpaper Style

OptionDescription

CenteredCenters the original image on the screen.

Tiled

Tiles the screen with the original image.

Stretched

Centers and extends/shrinks the image to fit the screen.

ScaledCenters and sizes the image proportionally to fit the screen
until the top-bottom or left-right sides fit the screen.

ZoomedCenters and sizes the image proportionally to fill the screen.

NOTE: Depending on the size of the connected display, two options might have thesame effect.
Wallpaper

Click the drop-down menu to select the color of Atrust wallpaper. Four colors areavailable: Green, Blue, Orange, and Cyan.

Taskbar
Item

Description

Auto-hide the taskbar

Check/Uncheck to auto-hide or always show the taskbar.

Taskbar Size

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired taskbar size.

3. Click Save to apply.

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2.3.5

Configuring Display Settings through the Display Shortcut

To configure display settings through Display shortcut

on the desktop, please do the following:

NOTE• By default, this shortcut is hidden. To show it on the desktop, see 2.3.4 on page 76
for instructions.

NOTE• Some devices or displays may not support this tool.
• For some devices, the DVI-D display cannot work normally when connecting to
the DVI-I port.

1. Double clickon the local desktop.

2. Configure display settings on the opened window.

EXAMPLE: Single Display Connected

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EXAMPLE: Dual Displays Connected, Clone Mode

NOTE
• When Mirror displays (Clone mode) is checked, the resolution of each display
would be set as the same automatically and might be unable to change.

EXAMPLE: Dual Displays Connected, Extended Mode

NOTE
• When dual displays are connected, you can use Primary display to set the desired
primary display.

3. When it’s done, click Close to exit.

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2.3.6

Reflecting the Real Display Arrangement by Dragging Screen Icons

On Display, you can drag Screen icons to reflect the real arrangement of displays in Extend mode.

To do so, please do the following:
1. On the local desktop, double click.

2. Hang your mouse over the target screen icon. The pointer switches from an arrow to a hand.
3. Then drag the screen icon to change its place.

EXAMPLE: Drag No.1 Screen to the Top

EXAMPLE: Drag No.1 Screen to the Right

4. When it’s done, click Apply to put the change into effect.

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2.3.7

Hiding or Showing Quick Access Shortcuts

When the Quick Connection mode is disabled, the switch shortcuts Atrust Quick Connection on the START menu
and local Linux desktop will be hidden.

In case you want to access services quickly when the Quick Connection mode is disabled, you can choose to show
Quick Access shortcuts Remote Desktop / Citrix / VMware View / ThinLinc on the START menu and local Linux
desktop. These shortcuts enable you to access services quickly when the Quick Connection mode is disabled.
They’re hidden by default.
To show/hide shortcuts Remote Desktop / Citrix / VMware View / ThinLinc on the START menu and local Linux
desktop, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click User Interface > Desktop.

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2. Click to check/uncheck Remote Desktop / Citrix / VMware View / ThinLinc in the Desktop Icons section
to show/hide the quick access shortcuts Remote Desktop / Citrix / VMware View / ThinLinc on the START
menu and local Linux desktop.
3. Click Save to apply the change.
4. The selected shortcuts will be shown/hidden.

2.3.8

Using a Custom Wallpaper

To use a custom wallpaper, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click User Interface > Desktop.

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2. Check or Uncheck Enable Custom Wallpaper to enable or disable the use of a custom wallpaper.
3. Select the way to apply the wallpaper and where to download or get the image file. Three options areavailable to get the wallpaper: Auto Setup, Device Manager, and File.
NOTE• If Auto Setup is selected, your thin client must be in Auto Setup environment andbe well-configured for that environment. Please see “Enabling or Disabling Auto
Setup” on page 53 for more information.
• If Device Manager is selected, your thin client must be managed by Atrust Device
Manager. For details, please refer to the User’s Manual for Atrust Device Manager.

4. Provide other information if required.
NOTE• If File is selected, you need to specify where to get the image file locally, forexample, a locally attached USB flash drive.
• The maximum allowed size of a custom wallpaper file is 5 MB.

5. Click Save to confirm.

2.3.9

Adjusting Keyboard Settings

To adjust keyboard settings for your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click User Interface > Keyboard.

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2. Click drop-down menus, tick/untick checkboxes, or move sliders to choose desired settings. Refer to thefollowing table for a description of each setting item.
Keyboard
Item

Description
Check/Uncheck to enable/disable the use of custom keyboard settings.

Use Custom Keyboard Settings

NOTE: You are allowed to set the keyboard layout and type only when thissetting is enabled.

Keyboard Layout

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired keyboard layout.

Keyboard TypeClick the drop-down menu to select the desired keyboard type.

Enable NumLock on Boot

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable the NumLock key after system startup.

Show Blinking

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable the cursor blinking (local desktop only).

Blink Delay

Move the slider to select the blink delay between each occurrence of cursor.

Repeat Speed

Move the slider to select the character repeat rate when a key is held down.

Repeat Delay

Move the slider to select the character repeat delay between its each occurrence.

CursorType
Settings

TIP• Hang your mouse over the Up/Down arrow to quickly scroll up/down the Keyboard
Layout list.
Up arrow

Down arrow• To fine-tune a setting value, click its slider, and then use the Right/Left key toincrease/decrease the value by 1 or the Page Up/Page Down key to increase/decrease by 10.

3. Click Save to apply.

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2.3.10 Configuring Mouse Settings
To configure mouse settings for your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click User Interface > Mouse.

2. Click the drop-down menu or move sliders to choose desired setting values. Refer to the following table for a
description of each setting item.

Mouse
Item

Description

Button Order

Click the drop-down menu to switch mouse buttons for right-hand/left-hand use.
Acceleration

Move the slider to select the rate at which the mouse increases speed while moving.

ThresholdMove the slider to select the moved distance (pixels) after which the mouse starts
to accelerate.

Feedback

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2.3.11 Configuring Screensaver Settings
To configure screensaver settings for your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click User Interface > Screensaver.

2. Click drop-down menus or tick/untick checkboxes to choose desired settings.

Screensaver
Item

Description

Enable Screensaver

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable screensaver.
Click to select the display mode of screensaver. Three options are available:
Blank, Logo, and Image.

Display Mode

Display After (minute)OptionDescription

Blank

Displays a black screen.

Logo

Displays the Atrust floating logo.

Image

Displays the specified images.

Click to select the wait time for screensaver.

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Click to select where to get the images and use for screensaver. Three options
are available: Default, Auto Setup, Atrust Device Manager.

Specify the source

OptionDescription

Default

Uses the default image in your P2T thin client.

Auto Setup

Gets and uses images from Auto Setup.

Atrust Device Manager

Gets and uses images from Atrust Device Manager.

NOTE: For details on Auto Setup, please refer to its User’s Guide.
NOTE: For details on Atrust Device Manager, please refer to its User’s Manual.

Change picture every

Click to set the interval to change the displayed image.

Enable Display Sleep Mode

Check to turn off (i.e. stop sending signals to) the display to maximize theenergy savings.

Enter Display Sleep Mode after
Screensaver (minute)

Click to select when to turn off (i.e. stop sending signals to) the display after
Screensaver starts.

On Resume, Password Protect

Check/Uncheck to resume with/without a password.

TIP• While setting wait time for screensaver, you can hang your mouse over the Up/
Down arrow to quickly scroll up/down the Minute list.

3. Click Save to apply.

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2.4

Configuring External Device Settings

2.4.1

Devices Tab Overview

Devices tab enables you to configure settings for external devices of clients. To access available settings of Devices
tab, click the tab on Atrust Client Setup.

Devices Tab Overview

1

2

Interface Elements
No.

Name

Description

1

Navigation area

Click to select a setting item under Devices tab or to select a setting
entry under a selected setting item.

2

Configuration area

Configures setting values when a setting item or entry is selected.

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2.4.2

Available Settings at a Glance
Tab

Setting

Description

SectionPage

Click to configure settings for USB storage devices.

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Audio

Click to configure settings for audio devices.

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2.4.6

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PrinterClick to add local or network printers.

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USB Storage

Devices

2.4.3

Icon

Configuring Settings for USB Storage Devices

To configure settings for USB storage devices, please do the following:
NOTE• To access locally attached USB storage devices in a local or virtual session, you needto configure appropriate settings under this setting item.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Devices > USB Storage.

2. Tick/untick the checkboxes to choose the desired settings.

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Settings for USB Storage Devices
Item

Description
Tick/Untick this checkbox to allow/disallow the access of USB storage devices.
NOTE: To use the locally attached USB storage devices in an RDP / ICA / View / 2X
session, the mapping of local USB storage devices must be enabled in thissession’s RDP / ICA / View / 2X connection settings. For detailed instructions
and more related settings, please refer to sections:

Enable USB Storage“2.6.5 Configuring Advanced RDP Connection Settings” on page 140“2.6.11 Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings” on page 179“2.6.14 Configuring Advanced View Connection Settings” on page 213“2.6.22 Configuring Advanced RAS / RDP Connection Settings” on page 232

Tick/Untick this checkbox to enable/disable the automount of USB storage devices.
NOTE: If this setting is disabled, users need to manually mount the attached USB
storage devices. For detailed instructions, please refer to section “2.4.4
Manually Mount and Eject Attached USB Storage Devices” on page 91.

Enable Automount

3. Click Save to save your change.
NOTE• For your changes to take effect, you need to restart your system.

2.4.4

Manually Mount and Eject Attached USB Storage Devices

To mount/eject an attached USB storage device, please do the following:
NOTE• If Enable Automount is checked (see section “2.4.3 Configuring Settings for USB
Storage Devices” on page 90), then an attached USB storage device will bemounted automatically.

1. Right click the desktop icon of the attached USB storage device.
2. A popup menu appears.

3. Click to select Mount Volume/Eject Volume to mount\eject the attached USB storage device.

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2.4.5

Disabling or Enabling Attached Audio Devices

To disable/enable attached audio devices, please do the following:
NOTE• If you disable locally attached audio devices, client users are not allowed to perform
audio playback or recording with these devices in an RDP / ICA / View / 2X session.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Devices > Audio.

2. By default, system audio devices are enabled. Click to check/uncheck Enable System Audio Device.
3. Click Save to confirm your selection and then restart to take effect.
NOTE• To use locally attached audio devices, you might need to configure audio settings in
Mixer. To do so, on Quick Connection screen or local desktop, click the Speaker iconin the bottom-right corner and then click Mixer to open the Mixer window.
• To perform audio playback or recording with local audio devices in an RDP / ICA /View / 2X session, you might need to configure audio settings in the RDP / ICA /View / 2X connection settings. For detailed instructions, please refer to sections: “2.6.5 Configuring Advanced RDP Connection Settings” on page 140
 “2.6.11 Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings” on page 179
 “2.6.14 Configuring Advanced View Connection Settings” on page 213
 “2.6.22 Configuring Advanced RAS / RDP Connection Settings” on page 232

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2.4.6

Muting or Unmuting the Sound

To mute/unmute the sound through Atrust Client Setup, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Devices > Audio.

2. In the Volume Control section, check / uncheck Mute to mute / unmute the sound.
3. Click Save to apply.

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2.4.7

Adding a Local PrinterTo add a local printer for your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. Connect the desired printer to your P2T thin client and turn on the printer.
2. On Atrust Client Setup, click Devices > Printer.

3. Click Add on the top of the Printer list.
4. The system automatically start searching for available local printers.
5. Upon completion, the discovered local printers will be listed on the Printer Port drop-down menu.
6. Click the Printer Port drop-down menu to select the desired local printer.

7. Fields in the Add Printer section will automatically change to fit the type of the selected printer.

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8. A field for the selected printer appears and the printer URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) data is automaticallyfilled out in the field.

NOTE• A URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) is a sequence of characters that is used to
identify a resource on the Internet.

9. Click the Manufacturer and Printer Model drop-down menus to select the manufacturer and model for theattached local printer.
NOTE• For the printer to operate normally, you need to specify the correct information inthese two menus. Otherwise, the printer would fail to work.

10. Refer to the following table to configure desired settings.
NOTE• You may need to provide the Windows driver name for your printer. For details,
please refer to descriptions in the table.

11. Type the desired printer name, and then click Save to apply.

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Settings for Printers
Item

Description
Check/Uncheck to share the printer.
Once Share Printer is checked, other computers in the same network segment
will be allowed to use the printer.
To add this shared printer for use on other computers, please do the following:
1. For computers running a Windows Server operating system, such as
Windows Server 2008 R2, please add the Internet Printing Clientfeature first (Click Start > All Programs > Administrative Tools >Server Manager > Action > Add Features > Internet Printing Client,follow the wizard to complete the task, and then restart your system).
2. Click Start > Devices and Printers > Add a printer >Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.

Share Printer3. Click Stop to cancel the automatic printer search, and then click
The printer that I want isn’t listed.
4. Under Select a shared printer by name, enter
http://IP address of your thin client:631/printers/Printer Name.
NOTE: For example, if a printer is locally attached to your thin client and is
added as a local printer through Atrust Client Setup with the printername EPS, and the IP address of your thin client is 192.168.50.146.
Here you should enter: http://192.168.50.146:631/printers/EPS
5. Click Next to continue.
6. Select the manufacturer and model of the printer, and then click OK to
install the correct driver.
7. Upon completion, a success message appears. Click Next to continue.
8. On the appeared page, click Print a test page to test the printer.
9. Click Finish to apply. The printer is added to the Printers and Faxes list.

Mapping in RDP Sessions

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable the locally connected printer in an RDP session.

Mapping in ICA Sessions

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable the locally connected printer in an ICA session.

Mapping in VMware Sessions

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable the locally connected printer in a View session.
Keep this field blank, if the printer works well in a session. In case that theprinter fails to work, filling in this field may solve the problem.
To find out the required information, please do the following:
1. Attach the printer to a computer running a Windows OS, complete therequired installation, and ensure the printer works well.
2. Click Start > Devices and Printers, and then, in the opened window,
right click the printer to open a popup menu.

Windows Driver NameRDP Printer Mapping Name(for RDP sessions only)

3. On the popup menu, click to select Printer properties.
4. In the opened window, click Advanced. The driver name is shown.

Type in the desired printer name in a session (Windows desktop). If this fieldremains blank, the name you typed in the Printer Name field will be used.

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Adding a Network PrinterTo add a network printer for your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. Ensure that your P2T thin client is connected to the network and the desired network printer is turned on.
2. On Atrust Client Setup, click Devices > Printer.
3. Click Add on the top of the Printer list.
4. The system automatically starts searching for available local printers. Upon completion, the discovered local
printers will be listed on the Printer Port drop-down menu.
5. Click the Printer Port drop-down menu to select the desired network printer. Three types of network printers
are available: TCP Network Printer, LPD Network Printer, and IPP Network Printer.

6. Fields in the Add Printer section will automatically change to fit the type of the selected printer.
7. Type in the IP address of the network printer in the TCP Printer Server, LPD Printer Server, or IPP URI field.

8. Click the Manufacturer and Printer Model drop-down menus to select the manufacturer and model for thedesired network printer.
9. Refer to the table on page 96 to configure other printer settings, and then click Save to apply.

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2.5

Configuring Network Settings

2.5.1

Network Tab Overview

Network tab enables you to configure network settings for clients. To access available settings of Network tab, click
the tab on Atrust Client Setup.

Network Tab Overview

1

2

Interface Elements
No.

Name

Description

1

Navigation area

Click to select a setting item under Network tab or to select a setting
entry under a selected setting item.

2

Configuration area

Configures setting values when a setting item or entry is selected.

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Available Settings at a Glance

Tab

Setting

SectionPage

Click to configure wired network settings.

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104

VPN

Click to configure VPN (Virtual Private Network)
connection settings and create a VPN connection.

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109

Hosts

Click to create the mapping of IP addresses tothe names of host servers and create the Failover
Cluster list.

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Host Name

Click to change the host name of your thin client.

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Wireless

Click to configure wireless network settings andcreate a wireless connection.

2.5.11
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Proxy

Click to configure proxy settings for Web-based
access to services.

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Description

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Configuring Wired Network Settings

The Ethernet setting enables you to configure the wired network settings for your P2T thin client.

Enabling or Disabling the Ethernet Network Interface
To enable/disable the Ethernet network interface, please to the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Ethernet.
2. Under Interface section, check/uncheck Enable to enable/disable the Ethernet network interface.

3. Click Save to apply.

Using a Dynamic IP Address
To use a dynamic IP address, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Ethernet.
2. Under the IP address section, click the drop-down menu to select DHCP for the IP type field.
NOTE• If DHCP is selected, the DHCP server over the network will automatically assign
an IP address to your P2T thin client. This is the default setting.

3. Click Save to apply.

Using a Static IP Address
To use a static IP address, please do the following:
NOTE• It’s recommended to use a dynamic IP address for your P2T thin client in a corporate
network environment.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Ethernet.
2. Under the IP address section, click the drop-down menu to select Static IP for the IP type field.
3. The IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway fields appear in the IP address section.

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4. Type in the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for your P2T thin client.

NOTE• Consult your network administrator for a free IP address and other required data
about the network to which your P2T thin client connects. The red asterisks indicate
the required fields.

5. Click Save to apply.
NOTE• You need to further specify DNS server addresses manually if you choose to use astatic IP address.

Obtaining DNS Server Addresses Automatically
To obtain DNS Server addresses automatically, please do the following:
NOTE• You cannot obtain DNS server addresses automatically through the DHCP server if
you choose not to get the IP address via the DHCP server.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Ethernet.
2. Under the DNS section, click the drop-down menu to select Dynamic DNS (via DHCP) for the DNS type field.
3. Click Save to apply.

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Configuring Network SettingsSpecifying DNS Server Addresses Manually
To specify DNS Server addresses manually, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Ethernet.
2. Under the DNS section, click the drop-down menu to select Manual setting.
3. The Search domain, Nameserver 1, and Nameserver 2 fields appear in the DNS section.
NOTE• If you choose to use a static IP address for your P2T thin client, then you need to
specify DNS server addresses manually. In this case, the DNS type field will notappear for you to select Manual setting or Dynamic DNS (via DHCP).

4. Type in the preferred DNS server address in the Nameserver 1 field and the alternate DNS server address in
the Nameserver 2 field if any.
NOTE
• Specifying a domain name in the Search Domain field will enable your system todiscover a computer in that domain simply with its computer name rather than its
FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name).

5. Click Save to apply.

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2.5.4

Enabling or Disabling Wake On LAN

Your thin client supports Wake On LAN, enabling you to wake it up remotely with Atrust Device Manager, the client
management console developed by Atrust.
To enable/disable Wake On LAN, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Ethernet.

2. Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable Wake On LAN.

NOTE
• It’s enabled by default.

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2.5.5

Configuring IEEE 802.1X Authentication

To configure IEEE 802.1X authentication, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Ethernet.

2. Under the Authentication section, check/uncheck IEEE 802.1X Authentication to enable/disable the IEEE
802.1X authentication.

3. Select the desired authentication method, and then provide files or information as required.
NOTE• Consult your network administrator for required files or information on
configuration and authentication.

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2.5.6

Establishing and Stopping a VPN connection

The VPN setting enables you to establish/stop a virtual private network connection for your P2T thin client.

NOTE• The VPN setting also allows you to configure and manage virtual private network
settings. For instructions on how to configure and manage virtual private network
settings, please refer to section “2.5.7 Configuring Virtual Private Network Settings”
on page 109.

Adding a Virtual Private Network
To add a virtual private network, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > VPN to open the Virtual Private Network list.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the Virtual Private Network list will be empty.

2. Click Add on the top of the Virtual Private Network list.

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3. On General tab, click the drop-down menu to select the desired VPN type. Three types are available: PPTP,
L2TP, and Cisco AnyConnect.

NOTE• The setting items will vary with the selected VPN type.

4. Type in or click drop-down menus to provide information about configuration and authentication.
NOTE• Consult your network administrator for required information on configuration andauthentication.

5. On Options tab, configure the DNS-related settings if needed.
6. Click Save to add the virtual private network.

Establishing a Virtual Private Network Connection
To establish a virtual private network connection for your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > VPN to open the Virtual Private Network list.

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NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the Virtual Private Network list will be empty. For
instructions on adding a virtual private network, please see the preceding topic.

2. Click to check the desired virtual private network. The Connectof the Virtual Private Network list.

button then appears on the top

3. Click Connect to create a virtual private network connection through the selected network entry.

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4. Upon completion, the Status column of the virtual private network will show connected.

Stopping a Virtual Private Network Connection
To stop a virtual private network connection, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > VPN to open the Virtual Private Network list.
2. Click to check the desired virtual private network. The Disconnect
the Virtual Private Network list.

button appears on the top of

3. Click Disconnect to stop the virtual private network connection.

Deleting a Virtual Private Network
To delete a virtual private network, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > VPN to open the Virtual Private Network list.
2. Click to check the desired virtual private network.
3. Click Delete to remove the selected virtual private network.

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2.5.7

Configuring Virtual Private Network Settings

Adjusting Connection settings for a Virtual Private Network
To adjust connection settings for a virtual private network, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > VPN to open the Virtual Private Network list.
2. Click to check the desired virtual private network. The Edit
Virtual Private Network list.

button appears on the top of the

3. Click Edit to adjust the settings, and then click Save to apply.

Configuring General Settings for Virtual Private Network Connections
To configure general settings for virtual private network connections, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > VPN, and then click Settings sub-tab.

2. Under the Connection section, click to check/uncheck Auto connect when startup to allow/disallow
automatic virtual private network connection after system startup. When this feature is enabled, select thedesired virtual private network through the drop-down menu.

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2.5.8

Creating the Mapping of IP Addresses to Names of Hosts

Atrust Client Setup allows you to use the name or alias of a host instead of its IP address wherever you need to
specify an IP address while configuring client settings. To use this feature, first you need to create the mapping of IP
addresses to names or aliases of hosts.

Creating the Mapping List
To create the mapping of IP addresses to names or aliases, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Hosts to open the Host list.

2. Click Add to start adding a new host entry.
3. Type in the name, IP address, alias of a host, leave the Priority field blank, and then click Save to apply.

NOTE• If your host belongs to a domain, please don’t enter the FQDN (Fully Qualified
Domain Name) or full computer name in the Hostname field. Enter only thecomputer name of the host in this required field.
• You need to type a number in the Priority field only when creating a Failover Cluster
list to allow host failover feature. For details, please refer to “2.5.9 Configuring the
Failover Cluster List” on page 112.

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4. The newly added entry appears in the Host list.

5. Repeat steps 2 through 3 to add another new entry.
6. Now you can use the name or alias of a host instead of its IP address wherever you need to specify an IP
address on Atrust Client Setup while configuring client settings.

Managing the Mapping List
To manage the Mapping list, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Hosts to open the Host list.
2. Select to manage entries on the Host list.
• To adjust the settings of an entry, double click the entry, or check off an entry, and then click the Edit
button on the top of the Mapping list.
• To delete an entry, check off the entry, and then click Delete on the top of the Mapping list.
• To delete multiple entries, check off all the desired entries, and then click Delete. A window appears
prompting for confirmation. Click Yes to confirm.

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2.5.9

Configuring the Failover Cluster List

Atrust Client Setup allows you to create the Failover Cluster list, maintaining the high availability of services fromthat group of servers (failover cluster).

Creating the Failover Cluster List
To create a Failover Cluster list, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Hosts to open the Host list.

2. Click Add to start adding a new host entry.
3. Type in the name, IP address, alias and also cluster (group) name, priority order in the cluster (group), andthen click Save to apply.

NOTE• If your host belongs to a domain, please don’t enter the FQDN (Fully Qualified
Domain Name) or full computer name in the Hostname field. Enter only thecomputer name of the host in this required field.

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4. Repeat steps 2 though 3 to add another new entry.
5. All added entries appear on the Host list.

6. Your P2T thin client will follow the given priority order while connecting to this failover cluster (group).

Managing the Failover Cluster List
To manage the Host list, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Hosts to open the Host list.
2. Select to manage entries on the Host list.
• To adjust the settings of an entry, double click the entry, or check off an entry, and then click the Edit
button on the top of the Host list.
• To delete an entry, check off the entry, and then click Delete on the top of the Host list.
• To delete multiple entries, check off all the desired entries, and then click Delete. A window appears
prompting for confirmation. Click Yes to confirm.

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2.5.10 Changing the Host Name of Your Thin Client
To change the host name of your thin client, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Host Name.
2. Change the default host name of your thin client.

3. Click Save to confirm.
4. A restart is required for the change to take effect.

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2.5.11 Enabling or Disabling the Wireless Interface
To enable or disable the wireless interface, please do the following:
NOTE• Ensure that your device is capable of wireless networking. Without a wirelessinterface, you will not be able to establish a wireless connection.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Wireless, and then click Wireless sub-tab.

2. Under the Interface section, click the drop-down menu to enable / disable the wireless network interface.
3. Click Save to apply.

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2.5.12 Configuring the Trigger Threshold for Roaming
To configure the roaming trigger threshold for your wireless connection, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Wireless, and then click Wireless sub-tab.

2. Under the Roaming section, click the drop-down menu to choose the desired trigger threshold.
NOTE• To disable wireless roaming, you can choose No roaming here.

3. Click Save to apply.

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2.5.13 Establishing and Stopping a Wireless Connection
NOTE• Ensure that your device is capable of wireless networking. Without a wirelessinterface, you will not be able to establish a wireless connection.

Establishing a Wireless Network Connection
To establish a wireless network connection for your P2T thin client, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Wireless to open the Wireless Network list.

NOTE• Your P2T thin client will perform network discovery once and specify all available
wireless networks. To refresh, click Scan on the top of the Wireless Network list.

2. Click to check the desired wireless network. The Connect
Wireless Network list.

button then appears on the top of the

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3. Click Connect to create a wireless network connection through the selected wireless network.
4. A window appears prompting for confirmation or authentication.

NOTE• If you ever accessed this wireless network before, the password will be automaticallyrecorded for future access. In this case, you don’t need to provide the password
again; you only need to confirm the establishment of a wireless connection.
• Consult your network administrator for required information on authentication.

5. Type in the required password, and then click Connect to continue. Or, click OK to confirm the establishmentof a wireless connection.
6. Upon completion, the Status column of the wireless network will show connected.

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Stopping a Wireless Network Connection
To stop a wireless network connection, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Wireless to open the Wireless Network list.
2. Click to check the desired wireless network. The Disconnect
Wireless Network list.

button appears on the top of the

3. Click Disconnect to stop the wireless network connection.

Adding a Wireless Network
In case that you cannot find the desired wireless network in the Wireless Network list, you can manually add it.
To add a wireless network to the Wireless Network list, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Wireless to open the Wireless Network list.
2. Click Add on the top of the Wireless Network list.
3. On the opened window, type the wireless network name (SSID), select the used wireless security method,
and then provide the required information.

4. Click Connect to create a wireless connection.
NOTE• For instructions on how to configure the IP address settings, please refer to section“2.5.3 Configuring Wired Network Settings” on page 100.
• The default is to use a dynamic IP address assigned by the DHCP server.

5. Upon completion, the added wireless network will be shown on the Wireless Network list and connected will
be shown on its Status column.

Deleting a Wireless Network
To delete a wireless network, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Wireless to open the Wireless Network list.
2. Click to check the desired wireless network, and then click Delete to remove the selected wireless network.
NOTE• Your P2T thin client detects available wireless networks automatically and put thediscovered networks on the Wireless Network list. A deleted wireless network may
therefore appear again on the list, but the connection settings, including the stored
authentication data, will be removed.

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2.5.14 Configuring Wireless Connection Settings
Adjusting Connection settings for a Wireless Network
To adjust connection settings for a wireless network, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Wireless to open the Wireless Network list.
2. Click to check the desired wireless network which is currently connected. The Editappears on the top of the Wireless Network list.

button3. Click Edit to adjust the settings:• On the General tab, click the drop-down menu to configure the automatic connection when this wirelessnetwork is in range and other connection settings.
NOTE• By default, your client will connect to a wireless network automatically if it everconnected to that network successfully.

• On the IPV4 Settings tab, click the drop-down menu or type values in fields to configure IP settings.
NOTE• For instructions on how to configure connection settings on the General tab, pleasesee section “2.5.13 Establishing and Stopping a Wireless Connection” on page 117.
For instructions on how to configure IP address settings on the IPV4 Settings tab,please see section “2.5.3 Configuring Wired Network Settings” on page 100.

4. Click Save to apply.

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2.5.15 Configuring Proxy Settings for Web-based Access to Services
To configure proxy settings for Web-based access to services, please do the following:
NOTE• Settings available here are only applicable to services that use Web-based access,such as (Microsoft) Remote Web Access and (Citrix) Web Logon connection types.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Network > Proxy.
2. Click the Mode drop-down menu to select the desired configuration mode. Four modes are available:
No Proxy, Auto-detect proxy settings, Manual proxy configuration, and Auto proxy configuration.
NOTE• The setting items will vary with the selected mode.

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3. Provide the data as required. Please refer to the following table for a description of each setting item.

Connection Settings
Item

Description
Click to select the desired proxy configuration mode.

Mode

Mode

Description

No Proxy

Don’t use any proxy server.

Auto-detect proxysettings

Detects the proxy settings for your network
automatically.

Manual proxyconfiguration

Configures the proxy settings manually.

Auto proxyconfiguration

Loads proxy settings automatically through theconnection to a proxy configuration file.

Mode: Manual proxy configuration
HTTP Proxy

Provides the IP address of your HTTP proxy server.

Port

Provides the port number which your HTTP proxy server uses.

No Proxy for

Provides No Proxy list.
Don’t use any proxy server while connecting to the specified URLs.

Mode: Auto proxy configuration
URL

Provides the URL of a proxy configuration file where proxy settings can be loaded
through the network.

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2.6

Configuring Service Access Settings

2.6.1

Applications Tab Overview

Applications tab enables you to configure settings for service access on clients. To access available settings ofApplications tab, click the tab on Atrust Client Setup.

Applications Tab Overview

1

2

Interface Elements
No.

Name

Description

1

Navigation area

Click to select a setting item under Applications tab or to select a setting
entry under a selected setting item.

2

Configuration area

Configures setting values when a setting item or entry is selected.

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2.6.2

Available Settings at a Glance

Tab

Applications

Setting

Description

SectionPage

Remote Desktop

Click to configure RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol)
connection settings and create shortcuts on
the local desktop and START menu for Remote
Desktop sessions.

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Citrix ICA

Click to configure ICA (Independent Computing
Architecture) connection settings and create
shortcuts on the local desktop and START menu for
ICA sessions.

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VMware View

Click to configure VMware View connection settingsand create shortcuts on the local desktop and
START menu for View sessions.

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SSH

Click to configure SSH (Secure SHell) connection
settings and create shortcuts on the local desktop
and START menu for SSH sessions.

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Web Browser

Icon

Click to configure settings and create shortcuts
on the local desktop and START menu for browser
sessions.
NOTE: This local browser feature is available only
when 2 GB or more memory is equippedon your device.

Parallels 2X
ClientClick to configure RAS (Remote Application Server)/ RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) connection
settings and create shortcuts on the local desktop
and START menu for RAS / RDP sessions.

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ThinLinc

Click to configure Cendio ThinLinc connection
settings and create shortcuts on the local desktop
and START menu for ThinLinc sessions.

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2.6.3

Configuring Basic RDP Connection Settings

The Remote Desktop setting allows you to configure RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) connection settings andcreate shortcuts on the local desktop and START menu for service access. You can access remote desktops orapplications for work simply through these shortcuts.
NOTE• For more information on Microsoft Remote Desktop services, please visit Microsoft
website at www.microsoft.com.

Three connection types are available:
Connection Type
Remote Desktop
Remote Web Access
Web Feed

Description

Page

Select to access remote desktop/application services.

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Select to access remote application services through a Web browser.

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Select to access remote application services through published desktop shortcuts.

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Connection Type: Remote Desktop
To quickly configure RDP connection settings for the Remote Desktop connection type, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, Click Applications > Remote Desktop.
2. The RDP Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the RDP Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the RDP Connection list to create a new entry of RDP connection.

4. On General sub-tab, type in the session name and the server/virtual machine address under the Server
Settings section.

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NOTE• The red asterisks indicate the required fields.
• The remote service-hosted computer can be a physical server or a virtual machine.
Please visit Microsoft’s websites at www.microsoft.com or support.microsoft.com for
more information.
• P2T thin client supports up to two Remote Desktop sessions at the same time.
• Windows® RemoteFX™ is the technology that offers a rich user experience over a
network for remote desktop users.

NOTE• To create an entry of RDP connection settings for MultiPoint™ Remote Desktop
sessions, please do the following:
1. In the Server Settings section, click
Server systems over your network.

to start discovering MultiPoint™

2. In the opened window, click the drop-down menu to select the desired
server, and then click OK to confirm.
3. The name and IP address of the selected server will be filled out in thecorresponding fields automatically.
• The default session name will be the name of the selected MultiPoint host server,
but you still can change the default.
• Windows® MultiPoint™ Server is a shared resource technology. This Windows-based
operating system enables a host server to power multiple and independent stations,allowing users to share the computing power of one single server. Based on thisoperating system, Atrust offers a complete solution including both servers andclients. For more information, please visit our website at www.atrustcorp.com.

5. Click Save to add this RDP connection entry.
6. The shortcuts for Remote Desktop services are automatically created on the local desktop and START menu.
NOTE• Depending on your plan of service delivery and the configuration of your server(s),you may need to configure other advanced RDP connection settings for service
access. For more information on other available settings, please refer to section“2.6.5 Configuring Advanced RDP Connection Settings” on page 140.

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Connection Type: Remote Web AccessTo quickly configure RDP connection settings for the Remote Web Access connection type, please do the following:
NOTE• Atrust P2T thin client supports only RD Web Access based on Windows Sever 2012
R2; Windows Server 2008 R2 based is not supported.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, Click Applications > Remote Desktop.
2. The RDP Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the RDP Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the RDP Connection list to create a new entry of RDP connection.

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4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select Remote Web Access.

5. Type in the session name and connection URL through which Web-based remote applications is accessible.
NOTE• The red asterisks indicate the required fields.
• Consult your IT administrator about the appropriate connection URL.

6. Click Save to add this RDP connection entry.
7. The shortcuts for Remote Web Access are automatically created on the local desktop and START menu.

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Connection Type: Web Feed
To quickly configure RDP connection settings for the Web Feed connection type, please do the following:
NOTE• Atrust P2T thin client supports only RD Web Feed based on Windows Sever 2012 R2;Windows Server 2008 R2 based is not supported.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, Click Applications > Remote Desktop.
2. The RDP Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the RDP Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the RDP Connection list to create a new entry of RDP connection.

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4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select Web Feed.

5. Type in the session name, Web Feed URL through which remote applications is accessible, and yourcredentials for Web Feed.
NOTE• The red asterisks indicate the required fields.
• Consult your IT administrator about the appropriate Web Feed URL.

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6. Click Update Now in the RemoteApp and Desktop Connections section. After completion, the result will beshown as below in that section.

NOTE• You can and need to use Update Now to refresh the Web Feed summary if there are
newly published applications. Otherwise, new applications will not be accessible.

7. Click Save to add this RDP connection entry.
8. A folder named Work Resources with access shortcuts will be automatically created on the local desktop.

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9. Access shortcuts for available applications can be found in that folder.

NOTE• You need to use Update Now described in Step 6 to refresh the Web Feed if there
are newly published applications. Otherwise, new applications will not be shown.

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2.6.4

Accessing Remote Desktop Services

Connection Type: Remote Desktop
To access remote desktops, please do the following:
1. Double click the created shortcut on the desktop.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions and provide required credentials if needed.
3. The remote desktop will be displayed on the screen.

Example: Windows MultiPoint Server 2012

Example: Windows Server 2012

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Example: Windows 8 Enterprise

NOTE• The connection type of Remote Desktop also allow you to launch applicationonly sessions; only a specific application is launched rather than a full desktop.
For details, please refer to section “2.6.5 Configuring Advanced RDP Connection
Settings” on page 140.

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Connection Type: Remote Web AccessTo access remote applications, please do the following:
1. Double click the created shortcut on the desktop.
2. A window appears prompting for credentials.

NOTE• A warning message “This Connection is Untrusted“ might appear. Consult theIT administrator for details and ensure the connection is secure first. To importa security certificate, please refer to section “2.2.15 Importing Certificates for
Remote Computers” on page 65. To bypass, click I Understand the Risks > Add
Exception > Confirm Security Exception.

TIP• To exit this Logon screen or other screens and return to the local desktop, pleasepress Alt + F4.

3. Provide your credentials, and then click Sign in.

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4. Access shortcuts will be shown on the screen.

5. Click or Double-click to select the desired application.
6. A window appears prompting for credentials.

7. Provide your credentials, and then click OK to launch the selected application.
TIP• Use Alt + Tab to select and restore a hidden or minimized application or desktop.

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Connection Type: Web Feed
1. Double click Work Resources folder on the local desktop.

2. Access shortcuts for available applications can be found in that folder.

3. Double-click to select the desired application.

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4. A window appears prompting for credentials.

5. Provide your credentials, and then click OK to launch the selected application.

Remote Application Examples
Mozilla Firefox and Calculator

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2.6.5

Configuring Advanced RDP Connection Settings

The tables below provide a description of each setting item for RDP connections. Please refer to these tables toconfigure advanced settings and customize shortcuts on local desktop and START menu for service access.
NOTE• Please note that available settings vary with the selected connection type.

Settings for the Connection Type of Remote Desktop
NOTE• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Remote Web Access, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Remote Web Access” on page 148.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Web Feed, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of Web Feed” on page 151.

General Sub-tab
Server Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name for Remote Desktop sessions.

ComputerType in the computer name or IP address of the server where to deliver a
Remote Desktop session.
This table only provides descriptions for available settings when Remote
Desktop is selected.
Three connection types are available:

Connection Type

OptionDescription

Remote Desktop

Select to access remote desktop/application services.

Remote Web AccessSelect to access remote application services througha Web browser (Mozilla Firefox).

Web Feed

Select to access remote application services throughpublished desktop shortcuts.

Select to enable/disable Network Level Authentication.

Network Level Authentication

NOTE: Network Level Authentication is the authentication method used toenhance the server security by requiring that the user be authenticatedbefore the logon screen is displayed and a session is created. This is amore secure authentication method that can help protect the remotecomputer from malicious users and software.

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Select what to do next if the client cannot verify the identity of the remotecomputer. Three options are available: Connect and don’t warn me,
Warn me, and Do not connect.

Server Authentication

OptionDescription

Connect and don’t
warn meConnects anyway without any warning.

Warn meWarns and allows users to choose whether toconnect or not.

Do not connect

Disallows the connection.

NOTE: To import certificates for remote computers, please refer to section“2.2.15 Importing Certificates for Remote Computers” on page 65.
Login Settings
Item

Description

Username

Type in the user/account name used for authentication.

Password

Type in the password of the user account used for authentication.
Type in the domain of the server.

DomainUse Smart Card Login

NOTE: Domain is a collection of computers on a network that share a common
database and security policy. Leave this field blank if the server doesn’t
belong to any domain.

Check to enable logon with a smart card.

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Common Settings
Item

Description
Select whether to open a Remote Desktop session automatically or not when P2T
thin client is started up (Autostart mode).
NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client andonly one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and theorder of priority are listed as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with the desired
Microsoft RDP session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

Autostart When Startup
The client will start up directly with the desired
Microsoft RDP session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.
Available actions include:
2

Autostart• Returning to the local desktop• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE: To use the Autostart mode, ensure that the Appliance mode is disabled.

Select what to do when a Remote Desktop session is ended. Five options areavailable: Do Nothing, Restart Application, Force-Restart Application,
Reboot, and Shutdown.

On Application Exit

OptionDescription

Do Nothing

Returns to the local Linux desktop.

Restart Application

Opens a Remote Desktop session again.

Force-Restart Application

Opens a Remote Desktop session again andskips any messages in-between.

RebootRestarts your P2T thin client.

Shutdown

Turns off your P2T thin client.

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Options Sub-tab
Programs
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to enable or disable the Application mode. Use thisoption to select the session type. Two remote session types are available:• Remote Desktop (when the Application mode is disabled)• Remote Application (when the Application mode is enabled)

Start the following program onconnection

NOTE: Remote Application sessions are Remote sessions used to access only
specific applications rather than full desktops.
NOTE: Before you can open a Remote Application session, you need to add thedesired application to the RemoteApp Programs list with RemoteApp
Manager on the host server. For detailed instructions on how to add adesired application to the RemoteApp Programs list on the server, please
visit Microsoft’s website at www.microsoft.com.

Type in the location of the desired application (on the host server) if Start thefollowing program on connection is enabled.
Start in the following folder

NOTE: You can type in the location/path of the desired application in this field,
and specify only the name of the application in Program path and filename (the next field). Or, you can type in the full path and name of theapplication in Program path and file name, and leave this field empty.

Type in the name of the desired application if Start the following program onconnection is enabled.

Program path and file nameRemote APP

Format Example

Windows Media Player

C:\Programs Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe

Adobe Reader X

C:\Programs Files (x86)\Adobe\Reader 10.0\Reader\ArcoRd32.exe

Adobe Reader X

C:\Programs Files (x86)\Adobe\Reader 10.0\Reader\ArcoRd32

NOTE: the file extension can be omitted.
Window Settings
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to select the desired color depth for a Remote
Desktop session. Five options are available: Automatic, 15 Bit, 16 Bit, 24 Bit,and 32 Bit.

Color Depth

NOTE: If RemoteFX is enabled, then no matter which color depth you choose
here, 32 bit per pixel will be applied.
NOTE: The Automatic option uses the setting defined by the host server.
NOTE: You can configure the upper limit of the color depth for a Remote Desktop
session on the host server. In this case, no matter which color depth you
choose here, the value cannot exceed the defined limit.

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Click the drop-down menu to select the desired display resolution on a Remote
Desktop session. Four options are available: Fullscreen, Large Window,
Medium Window, and Small Window.

Resolution

OptionDescription

Fullscreen

Opens a Remote Desktop session in full screen with the same
display resolution as the local desktop.

Large Window

Opens a Remote Desktop session in a large display resolution.

Medium Window

Opens a Remote Desktop session in a medium display resolution.

Small Window

Opens a Remote Desktop session in a small display resolution.

NOTE: To configure the display resolution of the local desktop, please refer tosection “2.3.3 Configuring Display Settings” on page 74.

Use Toolbar

Click the drop-down menu to select whether to use the Atrust Toolbar on a
Remote Desktop session. The tool bar allows you to adjust a session window sizeor suspend a session.

Fullscreen Toggle

Click the drop-down menu to allow/disallow fullscreen toggle for a remotesession by Ctrl + Alt + Enter.

Cursor Auto-hide

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the auto-hiding of the mouse cursor
or pointer on inactivity in Remote Desktop sessions.
Click the drop-down menu to disable/enable RemoteFX.
NOTE: Windows® RemoteFX™ is a technology that offers a rich user experience
over a network for remote desktop users.

Use RemoteFXGFX Preferred Mode

Use Bulk Compression

NOTE: To enable the RemoteFX feature for Remote Desktop sessions on yourP2T thin client, you still need to configure the host server. For detailed
instructions on how to enable RemoteFX on a host server, please visit
Microsoft Support website at support.microsoft.com.

Click the drop-down menu to select preferred graphics compression methods:
RemoteFX, Progressive RemoteFX, or H.264/AVC 444.
NOTE: This setting item is shown only when Use RemoteFX is enabled.

Click to enable/disable the bulk compression for the data traffic between theserver and client.

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Optimization Settings
Item

Connection Quality

Description
Select the option that best describes the quality of your network connection.
Three options are available: LAN (Very Fast), Broadband (Fast), andModem (Slow).
NOTE: Selection here will determine the defaults of items in this section aslisted below.

Desktop background

Check to use the desktop background.

Font smoothing

Check to use ClearType® technology to make fonts clear and smooth.

Show window contents whiledragging

Check to show window contents while dragging a window.

Menu and window animation

Check to show menu and window animation.

Visual styles

Check to allow non-classic themes.

Persistent bitmap caching

Check to allow client-side cache of bitmaps for a session.

Connection Settings
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to disable/enable multimedia redirection.

Multimedia Redirection

When enabled, the client receives original compressed multimedia streams anddecodes locally for display. This feature increases the load on the client, but
saves server resources, decreases the bandwidth usage, and improves audio andvideo playback experiences.
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable USB storage mapping.
When Enable is selected, users can access the local USB storage devices, suchas a USB flash drive and memory card reader, in a Remote Desktop session.

USB Storage Mapping

NOTE: Atrust Client Setup also allows you to enable or disable the use of locallyattached USB storage devices. You need to enable locally attached USB
storage devices first in order to use them in a Remote Desktop session.
The default is enabled.
NOTE: To configure the use of USB storage devices, please refer to section“2.4.3 Configuring Settings for USB Storage Devices” on page 90.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable printer mapping.
When Enable is selected, users can access a local or network printer in a
Remote Desktop session.
Printer Mapping

NOTE: You need to add a local or network printer for your P2T thin client
first, and then enable this feature here to use that printer in a Remote
Desktop session.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on how to add a local or network printer for yourP2T thin client, please refer to section “2.4.7 Adding a Local Printer” onpage 94 or “2.4.8 Adding a Network Printer” on page 97.

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Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable serial port mapping.
Serial Port Mapping

When Enable is selected, users can access a serial device, such as a barcode
scanner, in a Remote Desktop session.
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable parallel port mapping.

Parallel Port Mapping

When Enable is selected, users can access a parallel device, such as a printer orscanner, in a Remote Desktop session.
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable smart card mapping.

Smart Card Mapping

Load Balance Info

When Enable is selected, users can access smart cards through a smart card
reader in a Remote Desktop session.
Use this field to specify the value for the desired Remote Desktop Services
collection if needed.
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable connection status check.

Server Status Check

NOTE: Some servers deployed for remote sessions may not support connection
status check. Enabling this feature would cause remote sessions
disconnected. In this case, disable it to avoid disconnection.

Connection Dialog Settings
Item

Description

Show Connection Information
Using

Click the drop-down menu to select what to show for a remote computer in theconnection dialog window: Computer field or Session Name field.

Show Domain Field

Click the drop-down menu to show/hide the domain field in the connection
dialog window.

Local Resources Settings
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to configure the audio playback setting in a Remote
Desktop session. Three options are available: Play on this computer, Play on
remote computer, and Do not play.

Remote Audio Playback

OptionDescription

Play on this computer

Allows audio playback in a Remote Desktop
session using locally attached audio devices.

Play on remote computer

Allows audio playback in a Remote Desktop
session using audio devices attached to theremote computer.

Do not play

Disables audio playback in a Remote Desktop
session using locally attached audio devices.

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Click the drop-down menu to configure the audio playback setting in a Remote
Desktop session. Two options are available: Recording from this computerand Do not record.

Remote Audio Recording

OptionDescription

Recording from thiscomputerAllows audio recording in a Remote Desktop
session using locally attached audio devices.

Do not record

Disables audio recording in a Remote Desktop
session using locally attached audio devices.

RemoteFX USB Redirection Settings
Item

Description
Check/Uncheck to enable/disable locally attached USB devices in a Remote
Desktop session (virtual machine based only).
NOTE: RemoteFX USB Redirection allows the redirection of USB devices into
server-hosted virtual machines (with guest operating systems).
NOTE: RemoteFX USB Redirection is only applicable to the virtual machine based
Remote Desktop service not to session based one. For more information,please visit Microsoft Support website at support.microsoft.com.
On the client side, please do the following to enable locally attached USB devices
in a virtual machine based desktop:

Use RemoteFX USB Redirection

1. Ensure that the desired USB device has been connected to your client.
2. Ensure that RemoteFX is enabled on your P2T thin client (see “UseRemoteFX” on page 144).
3. Click to check Use RemoteFX USB Redirection.
4. A new checkbox appears with the required device driver. Check to enable
the driver.
5. Click Save to apply.
NOTE: You also need to configure the host server and its guest OSs to enable
RemoteFX USB Redirection in a Remote Desktop session. For instructions
on server-side configuration, please visit Microsoft Support website at
support.microsoft.com.

RD Gateway Sub-tab
Connection Settings
Item

Description

Use RD Gateway server

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable the use of an RD Gateway server. Whenchecked, the following two items in this table appear.

Server Name

Type the name of the RD Gateway server. Ask the network administrator forthis information.

Use my Remote Desktop
credentials for the RD Gateway

Check to use the same set of credentials for authenticating to both the Remote
Desktop computer and the RD Gateway server.

Bypass RD Gateway for
local address

Check to prevent traffic to and from local network addresses from being routed
through the RD Gateway server. This could make your RDP connection faster.

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Settings for the Connection Type of Remote Web Access
NOTE• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Remote Desktop, please refer
to “Settings for the Connection Type of Remote Desktop” on page 140.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Web Feed, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of Web Feed” on page 151.

General Sub-tab
Server Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name for Remote Web Access sessions.

Connection URL

Type in the URL of the server where to deliver Remote Web Access sessions.
This table only provides descriptions for available settings when Remote
Web Access is selected.
Three connection types are available:

Connection Type

OptionDescription

Remote Desktop

Select to access remote desktop/application services.

Remote Web AccessSelect to access remote application services througha Web browser (Mozilla Firefox).

Web Feed

Select to access remote application services throughpublished desktop shortcuts.

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Common Settings
Item

Description
Select whether to open a Remote Web Access session automatically or not when
P2T thin client is started up (Autostart mode).
NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client andonly one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and theorder of priority are listed as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with the desired
Microsoft RDP session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

Autostart When Startup
The client will start up directly with the desired
Microsoft RDP session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.
Available actions include:
2

Autostart• Returning to the local desktop• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE: To use the Autostart mode, ensure that the Appliance mode is disabled.

Select what to do when a Remote Web Access session is ended. Five options
are available: Do Nothing, Restart Application, Force-Restart Application,
Reboot, and Shutdown.

On Application Exit

OptionDescription

Do Nothing

Returns to the local Linux desktop.

Restart Application

Opens a Remote Web Access session again.

Force-Restart Application

Opens a Remote Web Access session again andskips any messages in-between.

RebootRestarts your P2T thin client.

Shutdown

Turns off your P2T thin client.

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Options Sub-tab

NOTE• No settings are available under the Options sub-tab in the connection type ofRemote Web Access.

RD Gateway Sub-tab

NOTE• No options are available under the RD Gateway sub-tab in the connection type ofRemote Web Access.

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Settings for the Connection Type of Web Feed
NOTE
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Remote Desktop, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Remote Desktop” on page 140.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Remote Web Access, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Remote Web Access” on page 148.

General Sub-tab
Server Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name for Web Feed sessions.

Web Feed URL

Type in the URL of the server where to deliver Web Feed sessions.
This table only provides descriptions for available settings when Web Feedis selected.
Three connection types are available:

Connection Type

OptionDescription

Remote Desktop

Select to access remote desktop/application services.

Remote Web AccessSelect to access remote application services througha Web browser (Mozilla Firefox).

Web Feed

Select to access remote application services throughpublished desktop shortcuts.

Login Settings
Item

Description

Username

Type in the user/account name used for authentication.

Password

Type in the password of the user account used for authentication.

DomainType in the domain of the server.

RemoteApp and Desktop Connections
Item

Description

Update Now

Click to fetch and update the published applications list from the server.

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Options Sub-tab
Window Settings
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to select the desired color depth for a Remote
Desktop session. Five options are available: Automatic, 15 Bit, 16 Bit, 24 Bit,and 32 Bit.

Color Depth

NOTE: If RemoteFX is enabled, then no matter which color depth you choose
here, 32 bit per pixel will be applied.
NOTE: The Automatic option uses the setting defined by the host server.
NOTE: You can configure the upper limit of the color depth for a Remote Desktop
session on the host server. In this case, no matter which color depth you
choose here, the value cannot exceed the defined limit.

Cursor Auto-hide

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the auto-hiding of the mouse cursor
or pointer on inactivity in Remote Desktop sessions.
Click the drop-down menu to disable/enable RemoteFX.
NOTE: Windows® RemoteFX™ is a technology that offers a rich user experience
over a network for remote desktop users.

Use RemoteFX

Use Bulk Compression

NOTE: To enable the RemoteFX feature for Remote Desktop sessions on yourP2T thin client, you still need to configure the host server. For detailed
instructions on how to enable RemoteFX on a host server, please visit
Microsoft Support website at support.microsoft.com.

Click to enable/disable the bulk compression for the data traffic between theserver and client.

Optimization Settings
Item

Description

Desktop background

Check to use the desktop background.

Font smoothing

Check to use ClearType® technology to make fonts clear and smooth.

Show window contents whiledragging

Check to show window contents while dragging a window.

Menu and window animation

Check to show menu and window animation.

Visual styles

Check to allow non-classic themes.

Persistent bitmap caching

Check to allow client-side cache of bitmaps for a session.

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Connection Settings
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable USB storage mapping.
When Enable is selected, users can access the local USB storage devices, suchas a USB flash drive and memory card reader, in a Remote Desktop session.

USB Storage Mapping

NOTE: Atrust Client Setup also allows you to enable or disable the use of locallyattached USB storage devices. You need to enable locally attached USB
storage devices first in order to use them in a Remote Desktop session.
The default is enabled.
NOTE: To configure the use of USB storage devices, please refer to section“2.4.3 Configuring Settings for USB Storage Devices” on page 90.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable printer mapping.
When Enable is selected, users can access a local or network printer in a
Remote Desktop session.
Printer Mapping

NOTE: You need to add a local or network printer for your P2T thin client
first, and then enable this feature here to use that printer in a Remote
Desktop session.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on how to add a local or network printer for yourP2T thin client, please refer to section “2.4.7 Adding a Local Printer” onpage 94 or “2.4.8 Adding a Network Printer” on page 97.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable serial port mapping.
Serial Port Mapping

When Enable is selected, users can access a serial device, such as a barcode
scanner, in a Remote Desktop session.
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable parallel port mapping.

Parallel Port Mapping

When Enable is selected, users can access a parallel device, such as a printer orscanner, in a Remote Desktop session.
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable smart card mapping.

Smart Card Mapping

Load Balance Info

When Enable is selected, users can access smart cards through a smart card
reader in a Remote Desktop session.
Use this field to specify the value for the desired Remote Desktop Services
collection if needed.
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable connection status check.

Server Status Check

NOTE: Some servers deployed for remote sessions may not support connection
status check. Enabling this feature would cause remote sessions
disconnected. In this case, disable it to avoid disconnection.

Connection Dialog Settings
Item

Description

Show Connection Information
Using

Click the drop-down menu to select what to show for a remote computer in theconnection dialog window: Computer field or Session Name field.

Show Domain Field

Click the drop-down menu to show/hide the domain field in the connection
dialog window.

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Local Resources Settings
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to configure the audio playback setting in a Remote
Desktop session. Three options are available: Play on this computer, Play on
remote computer, and Do not play.

Remote Audio Playback

OptionDescription

Play on this computer

Allows audio playback in a Remote Desktop
session using locally attached audio devices.

Play on remote computer

Allows audio playback in a Remote Desktop
session using audio devices attached to theremote computer.

Do not play

Disables audio playback in a Remote Desktop
session using locally attached audio devices.

Click the drop-down menu to configure the audio playback setting in a Remote
Desktop session. Two options are available: Recording from this computerand Do not record.

Remote Audio Recording

OptionDescription

Recording from thiscomputerAllows audio recording in a Remote Desktop
session using locally attached audio devices.

Do not record

Disables audio recording in a Remote Desktop
session using locally attached audio devices.

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RemoteFX USB Redirection Settings
Item

Description
Check/Uncheck to enable/disable locally attached USB devices in a Remote
Desktop session (virtual machine based only).
NOTE: RemoteFX USB Redirection allows the redirection of USB devices into
server-hosted virtual machines (with guest operating systems).
NOTE: RemoteFX USB Redirection is only applicable to the virtual machine based
Remote Desktop service not to session based one. For more information,please visit Microsoft Support website at support.microsoft.com.
On the client side, please do the following to enable locally attached USB devices
in a virtual machine based desktop:

Use RemoteFX USB Redirection

1. Ensure that the desired USB device has been connected to your P2T
thin client.
2. Ensure that RemoteFX is enabled on your P2T thin client (see “UseRemoteFX” on page 144).
3. Click to check Use RemoteFX USB Redirection.
4. A new checkbox appears with the required device driver. Check to enable
the driver.
5. Click Save to apply.
NOTE: You also need to configure the host server and its guest OSs to enable
RemoteFX USB Redirection in a Remote Desktop session. For instructions
on server-side configuration, please visit Microsoft Support website at
support.microsoft.com.

RD Gateway Sub-tab

NOTE• No options are available under the Options sub-tab in the connection type of
Web Logon.

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2.6.6

Configuring Basic ICA Connection Settings

The Citrix ICA setting allows you to configure ICA connections for Citrix services and create shortcuts on the local
desktop and START menu for service access. You can access virtual desktops and applications for work simply
through these shortcuts.
NOTE• For more information on Citrix desktop virtualization solutions, please visit Citrix
website at www.citrix.com or Citrix Knowledge Center at support.citrix.com.

Six connection types are available:
Connection Type

DescriptionPage

Web Logon

Select to access desktop/application services through a Web browser.

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StoreFront

Select to access desktop/application services through a StoreFront.

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VDI-in-a-Box

Select to access desktop services through VDI-in-a-Box.

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XenDesktop

Select to access desktop services through an earlier version of XenDesktop.

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XenAppSelect to access application services through an earlier version of XenApp.

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Select to access service delivery servers (XenApp servers only).

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Server Connection

NOTE• You can refer to the following table for Citrix products and recommended
connection types:
Citrix Product

Recommended Connection Type

XenApp 6.5 or earlier

XenApp / Web Logon

XenDesktop 5.6 or earlier

XenDesktop / Web Logon

Virtual Apps and Desktops(XenApp/XenDesktop 7.5 or later)

StoreFront / Web Logon

VDI-in-a-Box

VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon

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Connection Type: Web Logon
To quickly configure ICA connection settings for the Web Logon connection type, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Applications > Citrix ICA.
2. The available ICA Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the ICA Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the ICA Connection list to create a new entry of ICA connection.

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4. On General sub-tab, leave the connection type as Web Logon as default, and then type in the desired
session name and the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which Citrix services are accessible.

NOTE• For newer versions of XenDesktop and XenApp, you may need to further specify
the sub-path of the server. Refer to the following table for details:
Citrix ProductComponent toConnect

Connection Address

XenApp 6.5 orearlier

Web Interface

IP / URL / FQDN

XenDesktop 5.6
or earlier

Web Interface

IP / URL / FQDN

Virtual Apps
and Desktops(XenApp and
XenDesktop 7.5
or later)

IP / URL / FQDN plus sub-path
StoreFront

For example —FQDN: X75.CTX.poc
Sub-path: /Citrix/StoreWeb (default)
Connection Address:
X75.CTX.poc/Citrix/StoreWeb• FQDN is the acronym of Fully Qualified Domain Name.

5. Click Save to add this ICA connection entry. The access shortcuts are automatically created on the local
desktop and START menu.
NOTE• Depending on your plan of service delivery and the configuration of your server(s),you may need to configure other advanced ICA connection settings for service
access. For more information on other available settings, please refer to section“2.6.11 Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings” on page 179.

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Connection Type: StoreFront
To quickly configure ICA connection settings for the connection type of StoreFront, please do the following:
NOTE• You can refer to the following table for Citrix products and recommended
connection types:
Citrix Product

Recommended Connection Type

XenApp 6.5 or earlier

XenApp / Web Logon

XenDesktop 5.6 or earlier

XenDesktop / Web Logon

Virtual Apps and Desktops(XenApp/XenDesktop 7.5 or later)

StoreFront / Web Logon

VDI-in-a-Box

VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon

1. On Atrust Client Setup, Click Applications > Citrix ICA.
2. The available ICA Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the ICA Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the ICA Connection list to create a new entry of ICA connection.

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4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select StoreFront.

5. Type the session name and the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which virtual applications/desktops are accessible.
NOTE• You can use the Search icon
to help you discover available desktop groups orapplications for a given set of credentials.

6. Click Save to confirm. The customized access shortcuts are automatically created on the local desktop and
START menu.
NOTE• Depending on your plan of service delivery and the configuration of your server(s),you may need to configure other advanced ICA connection settings for service
access. For more information on other available settings, please refer to section“2.6.11 Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings” on page 179.

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Connection Type: VDI-in-a-Box
To quickly configure ICA connection settings for the connection type of VDI-in-a-Box, please do the following:
NOTE• You can refer to the following table for Citrix products and recommended
connection types:
Citrix Product

Recommended Connection Type

XenApp 6.5 or earlier

XenApp / Web Logon

XenDesktop 5.6 or earlier

XenDesktop / Web Logon

Virtual Apps and Desktops(XenApp/XenDesktop 7.5 or later)

StoreFront / Web Logon

VDI-in-a-Box

VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon

1. On Atrust Client Setup, Click Applications > Citrix ICA.
2. The available ICA Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the ICA Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the ICA Connection list to create a new entry of ICA connection.

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4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select VDI-in-a-Box.

5. Type the session name, the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which virtual desktops areaccessible, and the name of the desktop group.
NOTE• You can use the Search icon
a given set of credentials.

to help you discover available desktop groups for6. Click Save to confirm. The customized access shortcuts are automatically created on the local desktop and
START menu.
NOTE• Depending on your plan of service delivery and the configuration of your server(s),you may need to configure other advanced ICA connection settings for service
access. For more information on other available settings, please refer to section“2.6.11 Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings” on page 179.

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Connection Type: XenDesktop
To quickly configure ICA connection settings for the connection type of XenDesktop, please do the following:
NOTE• You can refer to the following table for Citrix products and recommended
connection types:
Citrix Product

Recommended Connection Type

XenApp 6.5 or earlier

XenApp / Web Logon

XenDesktop 5.6 or earlier

XenDesktop / Web Logon

Virtual Apps and Desktops(XenApp/XenDesktop 7.5 or later)

StoreFront / Web Logon

VDI-in-a-Box

VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Applications > Citrix ICA.
2. The available ICA Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the ICA Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the ICA Connection list to create a new entry of ICA connection.

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4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select XenDesktop.

5. Type the session name, the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which virtual desktops areaccessible, and the desired desktop group.
NOTE• You can use the Search icon
a given set of credentials.

to help you discover available desktop groups for6. Click Save to confirm. The customized access shortcuts are automatically created on the local desktop and
START menu.
NOTE• Depending on your plan of service delivery and the configuration of your server(s),you may need to configure other advanced ICA connection settings for service
access. For more information on other available settings, please refer to section“2.6.11 Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings” on page 179.

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Connection Type: XenApp
To quickly configure ICA connection settings for the connection type of XenApp, please do the following:
NOTE• You can refer to the following table for Citrix products and recommended
connection types:
Citrix Product

Recommended Connection Type

XenApp 6.5 or earlier

XenApp / Web Logon

XenDesktop 5.6 or earlier

XenDesktop / Web Logon

Virtual Apps and Desktops(XenApp/XenDesktop 7.5 or later)

StoreFront / Web Logon

VDI-in-a-Box

VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Applications > Citrix ICA.
2. The available ICA Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the ICA Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the ICA Connection list to create a new entry of ICA connection.

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4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select XenApp.

5. Type the session name, the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which virtual applications areaccessible, and the desired application name.
NOTE• You may need to provide the XML port number as well for your server address(for example, XA65P.CTX.poc:8080), depending on your server-side configuration.

NOTE• You can use the Search icon
given set of credentials.

to help you discover available applications for a

6. Click Save to confirm. The customized access shortcuts are automatically created on the local desktop and
START menu.
NOTE• Depending on your plan of service delivery and the configuration of your server(s),you may need to configure other advanced ICA connection settings for service
access. For more information on other available settings, please refer to section“2.6.11 Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings” on page 179.

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Connection Type: Server Connection
To quickly configure ICA connection settings for the connection type of Server Connection, please do the following:
NOTE• This connection type is used to connect to XenApp server for administration andsupports only XenApp 6.5 and earlier.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Applications > Citrix ICA.
2. The available ICA Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the ICA Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the ICA Connection list to create a new entry of ICA connection.

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4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select Server Connection.

5. Type the session name, server address, and server name.
NOTE• You may need to provide the XML port number as well for your server address(for example, 192.168.77.10:8080), depending on your server-side configuration.

NOTE• Only connections to XenApp servers are supported by this connection type.
• You can use the Search icon

to help you detect the server name.

6. Click Save to confirm. The customized access shortcuts are automatically created on the local desktop and
START menu.
NOTE• Depending on your plan of service delivery and the configuration of your server(s),you may need to configure other advanced ICA connection settings for service
access. For more information on other available settings, please refer to section“2.6.11 Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings” on page 179.

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2.6.7

Switching the Citrix Receiver Version

Two versions of Citrix Receiver are switchable in case that an older version of Citrix Receiver is required for yourCitrix environment.
To change the version of Citrix Receiver, please do the following:
NOTE• This is a global setting; the change will affect all Citrix connections.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Applications > Citrix ICA > Global.
2. Click the drop-down menu to select the desired Citrix Receiver version. Two options are available:
12.x and 18.x.

TIP• The default Citrix Receiver version is 18.x.
• You can refer to the following table for Citrix products and recommended Citrix
Receiver version:
Citrix Product3. Click Save to apply.

Recommended Receiver Version

XenApp earlier than 6.5

12.x

XenDesktop earlier than 5.6

12.x

Virtual Apps and Desktops(XenApp / XenDesktop 7.x or later)

18.x

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2.6.8

Enabling or Disabling Esc to Quit on the Web Logon Screen

You can choose whether to allow the use of Esc key to quit the Web Logon screen:•

If Yes is selected, you can use both Esc and Alt + F4 to quit the Web Logon screen.

•

If No is selected, only Alt + F4 works.

To enable or disable Esc to Quit on the Web Logon screen, please do the following:
NOTE• This is a global setting; the change will affect all Citrix connections.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Applications > Citrix ICA > Global.
2. Click the drop-down menu to select Yes or No to enable or disable Esc to Quit.

3. Click Save to apply.

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2.6.9

Configuring Keyboard Layout and Type for Citrix ICA Sessions

To set the used keyboard layout and type for all Citrix ICA sessions, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Applications > Citrix ICA > Global.
2. Click drop-down menus to select what determines the keyboard layout and the desired keyboard type.

NOTE• These are global settings; the changes will affect all ICA sessions.

3. Click Save to apply.

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2.6.10 Accessing Citrix Services
For Connection Types of StoreFront, VDI-in-a-Box, XenDesktop, XenApp, and Server Connection
To access Citrix services, please do the following:
1. Double click the created (customized) shortcut on the desktop, and then provide your credentials if needed.
2. Depending on your connection type and settings, you can find:• Desktop or application launched directly on the screen• Access shortcuts of desktops or applications shown on the desktop or a window on the desktop

For Connection Type of Web Logon
To access Citrix services, please do the following:
1. Double click the created (customized) shortcut on the desktop.
2. The Web browser is launched in full-screen with the Citrix Logon screen.

Citrix Logon Screen Example: XenApp 6.0 Fundamentals

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Citrix Logon Screen Example: XenApp 6.5 Platinum

Citrix Logon Screen Example: XenDesktop 5.6 Platinum

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Citrix Logon Screen Example: VDI-in-a-Box

Citrix Logon Screen Example: XenApp and XenDesktop 7.5 Platinum

3. Type in the required credentials, and then click Log On.
NOTE• If your XenApp server doesn’t belong to any domain, type in the server name in the
Domain field instead.

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4. On the Desktop or Application Selection screen, click to select the desired desktop or application(s).
NOTE• You might enter the virtual desktop directly if only one type of virtual desktop is
assigned to the provided credentials.

Selection Screen Example: XenApp 6.5 Platinum

Selection Screen Example: XenDesktop 5.6 Platinum

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Selection Screen Example: XenApp 7.5 Platinum

Selection Screen Example: XenDesktop 7.5 Platinum

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5. The selected virtual desktop or application(s) will be displayed on the screen.

Virtual Application Examples

PowerPoint Viewer, Adobe Reader, and Notepad

Virtual Application Examples

Adobe Reader, Mozilla Firefox, and PowerPoint Viewer

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Virtual Desktop Example
Windows 7 Ultimate

Virtual Desktop Example
Windows Server 2008 R2

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2.6.11 Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings
The tables below provide a description of each setting item for ICA connections. Please refer to these tables toconfigure advanced settings and customize shortcuts on the local desktop and START menu for service access.
NOTE• Please note that available settings vary with the selected connection type.

Settings for the Connection Type of Web Logon
NOTE• For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of StoreFront, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of StoreFront” on page 184.
• For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of VDI-in-a-Box, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of VDI-in-a-Box” on page 189.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of XenDesktop, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of XenDesktop” on page 194.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of XenApp, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of XenApp” on page 199.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Server Connection, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Server Connection” on page 204.

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General Sub-tab
Server Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name of browser sessions for Citrix service access.
This table only provides descriptions for available settings when Web Logon
is selected.
Six connection types are available:

Connection Type

OptionDescription

Web Logon

Provides access to virtual desktops and applications
through the interface of a Web browser (Mozilla Firefox).

StoreFront

Provides access to virtual desktops and applications
through a StoreFront.

VDI-in-a-Box

Provides access to virtual desktops through VDI-in-a-Box.

XenDesktop

Provides access to virtual desktops for an earlier versionof XenDesktop.

XenApp

Provides access to virtual applications for an earlier
version of XenApp.

ServerConnection

Provides access to servers for administration (XenApp
servers only).

Refer to the table below for Citrix products and recommended connection types:
Citrix Product

Recommended Connection Type

XenApp 6.5 or earlier

XenApp / Web Logon

XenDesktop 5.6 or earlier

XenDesktop / Web Logon

Virtual Apps and Desktops(XenApp/XenDesktop 7.5 or later)

StoreFront / Web Logon

VDI-in-a-Box

VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon

Type in the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which Citrix services
are accessible.
Refer to the table below for details:

Server Address

Citrix ProductComponent toConnect

Connection Address

XenApp 6.5 orearlier

Web Interface

IP / URL / FQDN

XenDesktop 5.6
or earlier

Web Interface

IP / URL / FQDN

Virtual Apps and
Desktops(XenApp and
XenDesktop 7.5
or later)

IP / URL / FQDN plus sub-path
StoreFront

For example —FQDN: X75.CTX.poc
Sub-path: /Citrix/StoreWeb (default)
Connection Address:
X75.CTX.poc/Citrix/StoreWeb

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Select what to do next when all Citrix sessions are closed.

When all Citrix sessions areclosedOptionDescription

Return to Web Logon

Stay on the Web Logon screen.

Quit Web Logon

Exit the Web Logon screen.

NOTE: If only one virtual application or desktop is opened and then closed, youroption here would apply.
Common Settings
Item

Description
Select whether to open a browser session for Citrix service access automaticallyor not when your P2T thin client is started up (Autostart mode).
NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client andonly one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and theorder of priority are listed as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with the desired
Citrix ICA session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

Autostart When Startup
The client will start up directly with the desired
Citrix ICA session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.
Available actions include:
2

Autostart• Returning to the local desktop• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE: To use the Autostart mode, ensure that the Appliance mode is disabled.

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Select what to do when a browser session for Citrix service access is ended.
Four options are available: Do Nothing, Restart Application, Reboot, andShutdown.

On Application Exit

OptionDescription

Do Nothing

Returns to the Local Linux desktop.

Restart Application

Opens a browser session again for service access.

RebootRestarts your thin client.

Shutdown

Turns off your thin client.

Options Sub-tab
Window Settings
Item

Description

Use Toolbar

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the Citrix (Desktop Viewer) Toolbar.

Device Mapping
Item

Description

Mapping Local USB Storage

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local USB drive(s)and to select access type in a Citrix ICA session. Three options are available: No, Read
Only, and Read Write. If Read Only or Read Write is selected, the locally attached USB
drive(s) will become available in launched Citrix ICA sessions.
NOTE: You need to enable local USB storage drive(s) as well. See section “2.4.3
Configuring Settings for USB Storage Devices” on page 90 for details.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local serial device(s)in a Citrix ICA session. If Yes is selected, the locally attached serial device(s) will become
available in launched Citrix ICA sessions.
Mapping Local Serial Ports

Mapping Local Printers

NOTE: This setting item is not applicable to your P2T thin client. However, if you
use a serial-based barcode scanner, and attach it to your P2T thin clientwith a serial-to-USB adapter, you need to enable this setting in order to
use the local barcode scanner in a virtual desktop.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local printer(s) in a
Citrix ICA session. If Yes is selected, the locally attached printer(s) will become available
in launched Citrix ICA sessions.
NOTE: To enable locally attached printer(s), please refer to section “2.4.7
Adding a Local Printer” on page 94 for detailed instructions.

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Connection Settings
Item

Rendering TypeHDX RealTime WebCam

Use H264 Compression

Description
Click the drop-down menu to select resources rendering on the endpoint or theserver. Two options are available: Server Rendering and Client Rendering.
NOTE: The Client Rendering option may not be available on your system.

This item is available only when Client Rendering is selected.
When Yes is selected, a locally attached webcam can be used in an ICA session.
Check to enable H.264 compression support on the client, allowing session data
are sent from the server side using H.264 format encoding.

USB Redirection Settings
Item

Description

USB Storage
Printers
Redirect Connected
USB Devices
Plugged USB Devices
Redirection Rules

Please refer to “Advanced Quick Connection Settings for Citrix ICA Sessions” onpage 56 for detailed instructions on these similar settings.

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Settings for the Connection Type of StoreFront
NOTE• For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of Web Logon, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Web Logon” on page 179.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of VDI-in-a-Box, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of VDI-in-a-Box” on page 189.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of XenDesktop, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of XenDesktop” on page 194.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of XenApp, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of XenApp” on page 199.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Server Connection, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Server Connection” on page 204.

General Sub-tab
Server Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name for Citrix ICA sessions.
This table only provides descriptions for available settings when StoreFrontis selected.
Six connection types are available:

Connection Type

OptionDescription

Web Logon

Provides access to virtual desktops and applications
through the interface of a Web browser (Mozilla Firefox).

StoreFront

Provides access to virtual desktops and applications
through a StoreFront.

VDI-in-a-Box

Provides access to virtual desktops through VDI-in-a-Box.

XenDesktop

Provides access to virtual desktops for an earlier versionof XenDesktop.

XenApp

Provides access to virtual applications for an earlier
version of XenApp.

ServerConnection

Provides access to servers for administration (XenApp
servers only).

Refer to the table below for Citrix products and recommended connection types:
Citrix Product

Recommended Connection Type

XenApp 6.5 or earlier

XenApp / Web Logon

XenDesktop 5.6 or earlier

XenDesktop / Web Logon

Virtual Apps and Desktops(XenApp/XenDesktop 7.5 or later)

StoreFront / Web Logon

VDI-in-a-Box

VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon

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Server Address

Type in the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which virtual desktops
or applications are accessible (where a StoreFront is hosted).

Store Name

Type in the store name of your Citrix environment if required.

Username

Type in the user/account name used for authentication.

Password

Type in the password of the user account used for authentication.

DomainType in the domain of the server.
Click the drop-down menu to select the access type. Two options are available:
Specified and All.
OptionAccess TypeSpecifiedAll

Desktop Group / Application

Description• Specific desktop/application, or• Access shortcuts in a window• Access shortcuts on the desktop

Type in the name of the desktop group / application or use the Search icon
in front of the field to discover available desktop groups / applications.

Common Settings
Item

Description
Select whether to open a Citrix ICA session automatically or not when yourP2T thin client is started up (Autostart mode).
NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client andonly one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and theorder of priority are listed as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with the desired
Citrix ICA session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

Autostart When Startup
The client will start up directly with the desired
Citrix ICA session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.
Available actions include:
2

Autostart• Returning to the local desktop• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE: To use the Autostart mode, ensure that the Appliance mode is disabled.

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Select what to do when a Citrix ICA session is ended. Four options are available:
Do Nothing, Restart Application, Reboot, and Shutdown.

OptionDescription

Do Nothing

Returns to the Local Linux desktop.

Restart Application

Opens an ICA session again.

RebootRestarts your thin client.

Shutdown

Turns off your thin client.

On Application Exit

Prompt for Credentials on
Application RestartThis setting item is available only when Restart Application is selected for On
Application Exit. Click to select whether to prompt for credentials or not whenan ICA session restarts.

Options Sub-tab
Window Settings
Item

Description

Use Toolbar

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the Citrix (Desktop Viewer) Toolbar.

Color Depth

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired color quality for a Citrix ICA
session. Three options are available: 16 Bit, 24 Bit, and Automatic.

Window Size

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired window size of a Citrix ICA
session. Four options are available: Full Screen, 1280x1024, 1024x768, and
800x600.

Window Mode

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired window mode. Two options areavailable: Regular Window and Seamless Window.

Device Mapping
Item

Description

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local USB drive(s) in a
Citrix ICA session.
Mapping Local USB Storage

NOTE: You need to enable local USB storage drive(s) as well. See section “2.4.3
Configuring Settings for USB Storage Devices” on page 90 for details.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local serial device(s)in a Citrix ICA session. If Yes is selected, the locally attached serial device(s) will become
available in launched Citrix ICA sessions.
Mapping Local Serial Ports

NOTE: This setting item is not applicable to your P2T thin client. However, if you
use a serial-based barcode scanner, and attach it to your P2T thin clientwith a serial-to-USB adapter, you need to enable this setting in order to
use the local barcode scanner in a virtual desktop.

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Mapping Local Printers

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local printer(s) in a
Citrix ICA session. If Yes is selected, the locally attached printer(s) will become available
in launched Citrix ICA sessions.
NOTE: To enable locally attached printer(s), please refer to section “2.4.7
Adding a Local Printer” on page 94 for detailed instructions.

Connection Settings
Item

Rendering TypeHDX RealTime WebCam

Use H264 Compression

Description
Click the drop-down menu to select resources rendering on the endpoint or theserver. Two options are available: Server Rendering and Client Rendering.
NOTE: The Client Rendering option may not be available on your system.

This item is available only when Client Rendering is selected.
When Yes is selected, a locally attached webcam can be used in an ICA session.
Check to enable H.264 compression support on the client, allowing session data
are sent from the server side using H.264 format encoding.
Check/Uncheck to enable/disable automatic reconnecting after an ICA session
was interrupted.

Enable Automatic Reconnect

NOTE: Automatic reconnecting (Auto Client Reconnect) may not work for a
XenDesktop ICA session. This is a known issue. For more details, please
visit Citrix websites at support.citrix.com or www.citrix.com.

Number of Retries

Click the drop-down menu to select the number of retries, ranging from 1 to 10.

Delay between Retries

Click the drop-down menu to select the delay time between retries, ranging from
5 to 60 seconds.

Enable Audio

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable sound in an ICA session.
Click the drop-down menu to choose the desired sound quality in an ICA session.
Three options are available: High Quality, Medium Quality, and Low Quality.

OptionDescription

High Quality

Allows endpoint devices to play a soundfile at its native data transfer rate. Thisis recommended for connections where
bandwidth is plentiful and sound quality isimportant.

Medium Quality

Compresses any sounds sent to endpoint
devices to a maximum of 64Kbps, resulting
in a moderate decrease in the qualityof the sound. This option is suitable forspeeches and recommended for most LANbased connections.

Low Quality

Compresses any sounds sent to endpoint
devices to a maximum of 16Kbps, resulting
in a significant decrease in the qualityof the sound. This option is suitable forlow-bandwidth connections, allowing
reasonable audio performance during a
low-speed connection.

Audio Quality

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Enable Audio Input

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable audio input in an ICA session.
Click the drop-down menu to select where to apply Windows Key Combinations.
Three options are available: On the local computer, On the remote server,
and In full screen mode only.

Windows Key Combination

OptionDescription

On the local computer

Applies to the local desktop only.

On the remote server

Applies to the virtual desktop only.

In full screen mode only

Applies to the virtual desktop only when thedesktop is running in the full-screen mode.

Connection Dialog Settings
Item

Description

Show Remember Field

Click the drop-down menu to show or hide the checkbox Remember mycredentials on the dialog window.

USB Redirection Settings
Item

Description

USB Storage
Printers
Redirect Connected
USB Devices
Plugged USB Devices
Redirection Rules

Please refer to “Advanced Quick Connection Settings for Citrix ICA Sessions” onpage 56 for detailed instructions on these similar settings.

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Settings for the Connection Type of VDI-in-a-Box
NOTE• For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of Web Logon, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Web Logon” on page 179.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of StoreFront, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of StoreFront” on page 184.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of XenDesktop, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of XenDesktop” on page 194.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of XenApp, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of XenApp” on page 199.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Server Connection, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Server Connection” on page 204.

General Sub-tab
Server Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name for Citrix ICA sessions.
This table only provides descriptions for available settings when VDI-in-a-Box
is selected.
Six connection types are available:

Connection Type

OptionDescription

Web Logon

Provides access to virtual desktops and applications
through the interface of a Web browser (Mozilla Firefox).

StoreFront

Provides access to virtual desktops and applications
through a StoreFront.

VDI-in-a-Box

Provides access to virtual desktops through VDI-in-a-Box.

XenDesktop

Provides access to virtual desktops for an earlier versionof XenDesktop.

XenApp

Provides access to virtual applications for an earlier
version of XenApp.

ServerConnection

Provides access to servers for administration (XenApp
servers only).

Refer to the table below for Citrix products and recommended connection types:
Citrix Product

Recommended Connection Type

XenApp 6.5 or earlier

XenApp / Web Logon

XenDesktop 5.6 or earlier

XenDesktop / Web Logon

Virtual Apps and Desktops(XenApp/XenDesktop 7.5 or later)

StoreFront / Web Logon

VDI-in-a-Box

VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon

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Server Address

Type in the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which virtual desktops
are accessible.

Username

Type in the user/account name used for authentication.

Password

Type in the password of the user account used for authentication.

DomainType in the domain of the server.

Desktop Group

Type in the name of the desktop group or use the Search icon
field to discover available desktop groups.

in front of theCommon Settings
Item

Description
Select whether to open a Citrix ICA session automatically or not when yourP2T thin client is started up (Autostart mode).
NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client andonly one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and theorder of priority are listed as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with the desired
Citrix ICA session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

Autostart When Startup
The client will start up directly with the desired
Citrix ICA session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.
Available actions include:
2

Autostart• Returning to the local desktop• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE: To use the Autostart mode, ensure that the Appliance mode is disabled.

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Select what to do when a Citrix ICA session is ended. Four options are available:
Do Nothing, Restart Application, Reboot, and Shutdown.

OptionDescription

Do Nothing

Returns to the Local Linux desktop.

Restart Application

Opens an ICA session again.

RebootRestarts your thin client.

Shutdown

Turns off your thin client.

On Application Exit

Prompt for Credentials on
Application RestartThis setting item is available only when Restart Application is selected for On
Application Exit. Click to select whether to prompt for credentials or not whenan ICA session restarts.

Options Sub-tab
Window Settings
Item

Description

Use Toolbar

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the Citrix (Desktop Viewer) Toolbar.

Color Depth

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired color quality for a Citrix ICA
session. Three options are available: 16 Bit, 24 Bit, and Automatic.

Window Size

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired window size of a Citrix ICA
session. Four options are available: Full Screen, 1280x1024, 1024x768, and
800x600.

Device Mapping
Item

Description

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local USB drive(s) in a
Citrix ICA session.
Mapping Local USB Storage

NOTE: You need to enable local USB storage drive(s) as well. See section “2.4.3
Configuring Settings for USB Storage Devices” on page 90 for details.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local serial device(s)in a Citrix ICA session. If Yes is selected, the locally attached serial device(s) will become
available in launched Citrix ICA sessions.
Mapping Local Serial Ports

NOTE: This setting item is not applicable to your P2T thin client. However, if you
use a serial-based barcode scanner, and attach it to your P2T thin clientwith a serial-to-USB adapter, you need to enable this setting in order to
use the local barcode scanner in a virtual desktop.

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Mapping Local Printers

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local printer(s) in a
Citrix ICA session. If Yes is selected, the locally attached printer(s) will become available
in launched Citrix ICA sessions.
NOTE: To enable locally attached printer(s), please refer to section “2.4.7
Adding a Local Printer” on page 94 for detailed instructions.

Connection Settings
Item

Rendering TypeHDX RealTime WebCam

Use H264 Compression

Description
Click the drop-down menu to select resources rendering on the endpoint or theserver. Two options are available: Server Rendering and Client Rendering.
NOTE: The Client Rendering option may not be available on your system.

This item is available only when Client Rendering is selected.
When Yes is selected, a locally attached webcam can be used in an ICA session.
Check to enable H.264 compression support on the client, allowing session data
are sent from the server side using H.264 format encoding.
Check/Uncheck to enable/disable automatic reconnecting after an ICA session
was interrupted.

Enable Automatic Reconnect

NOTE: Automatic reconnecting (Auto Client Reconnect) may not work for a
XenDesktop ICA session. This is a known issue. For more details, please
visit Citrix websites at support.citrix.com or www.citrix.com.

Number of Retries

Click the drop-down menu to select the number of retries, ranging from 1 to 10.

Delay between Retries

Click the drop-down menu to select the delay time between retries, ranging from
5 to 60 seconds.

Enable Audio

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable sound in an ICA session.
Click the drop-down menu to choose the desired sound quality in an ICA session.
Three options are available: High Quality, Medium Quality, and Low Quality.

OptionDescription

High Quality

Allows endpoint devices to play a soundfile at its native data transfer rate. Thisis recommended for connections where
bandwidth is plentiful and sound quality isimportant.

Medium Quality

Compresses any sounds sent to endpoint
devices to a maximum of 64Kbps, resulting
in a moderate decrease in the qualityof the sound. This option is suitable forspeeches and recommended for most LANbased connections.

Low Quality

Compresses any sounds sent to endpoint
devices to a maximum of 16Kbps, resulting
in a significant decrease in the qualityof the sound. This option is suitable forlow-bandwidth connections, allowing
reasonable audio performance during a
low-speed connection.

Audio Quality

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Enable Audio Input

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable audio input in an ICA session.
Click the drop-down menu to select where to apply Windows Key Combinations.
Three options are available: On the local computer, On the remote server,
and In full screen mode only.

Windows Key Combination

OptionDescription

On the local computer

Applies to the local desktop only.

On the remote server

Applies to the virtual desktop only.

In full screen mode only

Applies to the virtual desktop only when thedesktop is running in the full-screen mode.

Connection Dialog Settings
Item

Description

Show Remember Field

Click the drop-down menu to show or hide the checkbox Remember mycredentials on the dialog window.

USB Redirection Settings
Item

Description

USB Storage
Printers
Redirect Connected
USB Devices
Plugged USB Devices
Redirection Rules

Please refer to “Advanced Quick Connection Settings for Citrix ICA Sessions” onpage 56 for detailed instructions on these similar settings.

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Settings for the Connection Type of XenDesktop
NOTE• For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of Web Logon, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Web Logon” on page 179.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of StoreFront, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of StoreFront” on page 184.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of VDI-in-a-Box, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of VDI-in-a-Box” on page 189.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of XenApp, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of XenApp” on page 199.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Server Connection, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Server Connection” on page 204.

General Sub-tab
Server Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name for Citrix ICA sessions.
This table only provides descriptions for available settings when XenDesktop is
selected.
Six connection types are available:

Connection Type

OptionDescription

Web Logon

Provides access to virtual desktops and applications
through the interface of a Web browser (Mozilla Firefox).

StoreFront

Provides access to virtual desktops and applications
through a StoreFront.

VDI-in-a-Box

Provides access to virtual desktops through VDI-in-a-Box.

XenDesktop

Provides access to virtual desktops for an earlier versionof XenDesktop.

XenApp

Provides access to virtual applications for an earlier
version of XenApp.

ServerConnection

Provides access to servers for administration (XenApp
servers only).

Refer to the table below for Citrix products and recommended connection types:
Citrix Product

Recommended Connection Type

XenApp 6.5 or earlier

XenApp / Web Logon

XenDesktop 5.6 or earlier

XenDesktop / Web Logon

Virtual Apps and Desktops(XenApp/XenDesktop 7.5 or later)

StoreFront / Web Logon

VDI-in-a-Box

VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon

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Server Address

Type in the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which virtual desktops
are accessible (where a Web Interface is hosted).

Username

Type in the user/account name used for authentication.

Password

Type in the password of the user account used for authentication.

DomainType in the domain of the server.

Desktop Group

Type in the name of the desktop group or use the Search icon
field to discover available desktop groups.

in front of theCommon Settings
Item

Description
Select whether to open a Citrix ICA session automatically or not when yourP2T thin client is started up (Autostart mode).
NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client andonly one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and theorder of priority are listed as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with the desired
Citrix ICA session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

Autostart When Startup
The client will start up directly with the desired
Citrix ICA session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.
Available actions include:
2

Autostart• Returning to the local desktop• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE: To use the Autostart mode, ensure that the Appliance mode is disabled.

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Select what to do when a Citrix ICA session is ended. Four options are available:
Do Nothing, Restart Application, Reboot, and Shutdown.

OptionDescription

Do Nothing

Returns to the Local Linux desktop.

Restart Application

Opens an ICA session again.

RebootRestarts your thin client.

Shutdown

Turns off your thin client.

On Application Exit

Prompt for Credentials on
Application RestartThis setting item is available only when Restart Application is selected for On
Application Exit. Click to select whether to prompt for credentials or not whenan ICA session restarts.

Options Sub-tab
Window Settings
Item

Description

Use Toolbar

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the Citrix (Desktop Viewer) Toolbar.

Color Depth

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired color quality for a Citrix ICA
session. Three options are available: 16 Bit, 24 Bit, and Automatic.

Window Size

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired window size of a Citrix ICA
session. Four options are available: Full Screen, 1280x1024, 1024x768, and
800x600.

Device Mapping
Item

Description

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local USB drive(s) in a
Citrix ICA session.
Mapping Local USB Storage

NOTE: You need to enable local USB storage drive(s) as well. See section “2.4.3
Configuring Settings for USB Storage Devices” on page 90 for details.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local serial device(s)in a Citrix ICA session. If Yes is selected, the locally attached serial device(s) will become
available in launched Citrix ICA sessions.
Mapping Local Serial Ports

NOTE: This setting item is not applicable to your P2T thin client. However, if you
use a serial-based barcode scanner, and attach it to your P2T thin clientwith a serial-to-USB adapter, you need to enable this setting in order to
use the local barcode scanner in a virtual desktop.

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Mapping Local Printers

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local printer(s) in a
Citrix ICA session. If Yes is selected, the locally attached printer(s) will become available
in launched Citrix ICA sessions.
NOTE: To enable locally attached printer(s), please refer to section “2.4.7
Adding a Local Printer” on page 94 for detailed instructions.

Connection Settings
Item

Rendering TypeHDX RealTime WebCam

Use H264 Compression

Description
Click the drop-down menu to select resources rendering on the endpoint or theserver. Two options are available: Server Rendering and Client Rendering.
NOTE: The Client Rendering option may not be available on your system.

This item is available only when Client Rendering is selected.
When Yes is selected, a locally attached webcam can be used in an ICA session.
Check to enable H.264 compression support on the client, allowing session data
are sent from the server side using H.264 format encoding.
Check/Uncheck to enable/disable automatic reconnecting after an ICA session
was interrupted.

Enable Automatic Reconnect

NOTE: Automatic reconnecting (Auto Client Reconnect) may not work for a
XenDesktop ICA session. This is a known issue. For more details, please
visit Citrix websites at support.citrix.com or www.citrix.com.

Number of Retries

Click the drop-down menu to select the number of retries, ranging from 1 to 10.

Delay between Retries

Click the drop-down menu to select the delay time between retries, ranging from
5 to 60 seconds.

Enable Audio

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable sound in an ICA session.
Click the drop-down menu to choose the desired sound quality in an ICA session.
Three options are available: High Quality, Medium Quality, and Low Quality.

OptionDescription

High Quality

Allows endpoint devices to play a soundfile at its native data transfer rate. Thisis recommended for connections where
bandwidth is plentiful and sound quality isimportant.

Medium Quality

Compresses any sounds sent to endpoint
devices to a maximum of 64Kbps, resulting
in a moderate decrease in the qualityof the sound. This option is suitable forspeeches and recommended for most LANbased connections.

Low Quality

Compresses any sounds sent to endpoint
devices to a maximum of 16Kbps, resulting
in a significant decrease in the qualityof the sound. This option is suitable forlow-bandwidth connections, allowing
reasonable audio performance during a
low-speed connection.

Audio Quality

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Enable Audio Input

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable audio input in an ICA session.
Click the drop-down menu to select where to apply Windows Key Combinations.
Three options are available: On the local computer, On the remote server,
and In full screen mode only.

Windows Key Combination

OptionDescription

On the local computer

Applies to the local desktop only.

On the remote server

Applies to the virtual desktop only.

In full screen mode only

Applies to the virtual desktop only when thedesktop is running in the full-screen mode.

Connection Dialog Settings
Item

Description

Show Remember Field

Click the drop-down menu to show or hide the checkbox Remember mycredentials on the dialog window.

USB Redirection Settings
Item

Description

USB Storage
Printers
Redirect Connected
USB Devices
Plugged USB Devices
Redirection Rules

Please refer to “Advanced Quick Connection Settings for Citrix ICA Sessions” onpage 56 for detailed instructions on these similar settings.

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Settings for the Connection Type of XenApp
NOTE• For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of Web Logon, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Web Logon” on page 179.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of StoreFront, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of StoreFront” on page 184.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of VDI-in-a-Box, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of VDI-in-a-Box” on page 189.
• For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of XenDesktop, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of XenDesktop” on page 194.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Server Connection, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Server Connection” on page 204.

General Sub-tab
Server Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name for Citrix ICA sessions.
This table only provides descriptions for available settings when XenApp
is selected.
Six connection types are available:

Connection Type

OptionDescription

Web Logon

Provides access to virtual desktops and applications
through the interface of a Web browser (Mozilla Firefox).

StoreFront

Provides access to virtual desktops and applications
through a StoreFront.

VDI-in-a-Box

Provides access to virtual desktops through VDI-in-a-Box.

XenDesktop

Provides access to virtual desktops for an earlier versionof XenDesktop.

XenApp

Provides access to virtual applications for an earlier
version of XenApp.

ServerConnection

Provides access to servers for administration (XenApp
servers only).

Refer to the table below for Citrix products and recommended connection types:
Citrix Product

Recommended Connection Type

XenApp 6.5 or earlier

XenApp / Web Logon

XenDesktop 5.6 or earlier

XenDesktop / Web Logon

Virtual Apps and Desktops(XenApp/XenDesktop 7.5 or later)

StoreFront / Web Logon

VDI-in-a-Box

VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon

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Server Address

Type in the IP address / URL / FQDN of a XenApp server.

Server Address 2
Server Address 3
Type in the IP address / URL / FQDN of other available XenApp servers.
Server Address 4
Server Address 5
Username

Type in the user/account name used for authentication.

Password

Type in the password of the user account used for authentication.

DomainType in the domain of the server.

Application Name

Type in the application name or use the Search icon
discover available applications.

in front of the field to

Common Settings
Item

Description
Select whether to open a Citrix ICA session automatically or not when yourP2T thin client is started up (Autostart mode).
NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client andonly one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and theorder of priority are listed as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with the desired
Citrix ICA session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

Autostart When Startup
The client will start up directly with the desired
Citrix ICA session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.
Available actions include:
2

Autostart• Returning to the local desktop• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE: To use the Autostart mode, ensure that the Appliance mode is disabled.

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Select what to do when a Citrix ICA session is ended. Four options are available:
Do Nothing, Restart Application, Reboot, and Shutdown.

OptionDescription

Do Nothing

Returns to the Local Linux desktop.

Restart Application

Opens an ICA session again.

RebootRestarts your thin client.

Shutdown

Turns off your thin client.

On Application Exit

Prompt for Credentials on
Application RestartThis setting item is available only when Restart Application is selected for On
Application Exit. Click to select whether to prompt for credentials or not whenan ICA session restarts.

Manual Parameters

Type in parameters for extended parameter passing.

Options Sub-tab
Window Settings
Item

Description

Use Toolbar

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the Citrix (Desktop Viewer) Toolbar.

Color Depth

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired color quality for a Citrix ICA
session. Three options are available: 16 Bit, 24 Bit, and Automatic.
This item is available only when Regular Window is selected.

Window Size

Window Mode

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired window size of a Citrix ICA
session. Four options are available: Full Screen, 1280x1024, 1024x768, and
800x600.
Click the drop-down menu to select the desired window mode. Two options areavailable: Regular Window and Seamless Window.

Device Mapping
Item

Description

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local USB drive(s) in a
Citrix ICA session.
Mapping Local USB Storage

NOTE: You need to enable local USB storage drive(s) as well. See section “2.4.3
Configuring Settings for USB Storage Devices” on page 90 for details.

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Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local serial device(s)in a Citrix ICA session. If Yes is selected, the locally attached serial device(s) will become
available in launched Citrix ICA sessions.
Mapping Local Serial Ports

Mapping Local Printers

NOTE: This setting item is not applicable to your P2T thin client. However, if you
use a serial-based barcode scanner, and attach it to your P2T thin clientwith a serial-to-USB adapter, you need to enable this setting in order to
use the local barcode scanner in a delivered application.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local printer(s) in a
Citrix ICA session. If Yes is selected, the locally attached printer(s) will become available
in launched Citrix ICA sessions.
NOTE: To enable locally attached printer(s), please refer to section “2.4.7
Adding a Local Printer” on page 94 for detailed instructions.

Connection Settings
Item

Rendering TypeHDX RealTime WebCam

Description
Click the drop-down menu to select resources rendering on the endpoint or theserver. Two options are available: Server Rendering and Client Rendering.
NOTE: The Client Rendering option may not be available on your system.

This item is available only when Client Rendering is selected.
When Yes is selected, a locally attached webcam can be used in an ICA session.

Use H264 Compression

Check to enable H.264 compression support on the client, allowing session data
are sent from the server side using H.264 format encoding.

Network Protocol

Click the drop-down menu to select the protocol(s) used for connection. Three
options are available: TCP/IP, TCP/IP + HTTP server location, and
SSL/TLS + HTTPS server location.

Enable Automatic Reconnect

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable automatic reconnecting after an ICA session
was interrupted.

Number of Retries

Click the drop-down menu to select the number of retries, ranging from 1 to 10.

Delay between Retries

Click the drop-down menu to select the delay time between retries, ranging from
5 to 60 seconds.

Enable Audio

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable sound in an ICA session.

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Click the drop-down menu to choose the desired sound quality in an ICA session.
Three options are available: High Quality, Medium Quality, and Low Quality.

OptionDescription

High Quality

Allows endpoint devices to play a soundfile at its native data transfer rate. Thisis recommended for connections where
bandwidth is plentiful and sound quality isimportant.

Medium Quality

Compresses any sounds sent to endpoint
devices to a maximum of 64Kbps, resulting
in a moderate decrease in the qualityof the sound. This option is suitable forspeeches and recommended for most LANbased connections.

Low Quality

Compresses any sounds sent to endpoint
devices to a maximum of 16Kbps, resulting
in a significant decrease in the qualityof the sound. This option is suitable forlow-bandwidth connections, allowing
reasonable audio performance during a
low-speed connection.

Audio Quality

Enable Audio Input

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable audio input in an ICA session.
Click the drop-down menu to select where to apply Windows Key Combinations.
Three options are available: On the local computer, On the remote server,
and In full screen mode only.

Windows Key Combination

OptionDescription

On the local computer

Applies to the local desktop only.

On the remote server

Applies to the virtual desktop only.

In full screen mode only

Applies to the virtual desktop only when thedesktop is running in the full-screen mode.

USB Redirection Settings
Item

Description

USB Storage
Printers
Redirect Connected
USB Devices
Plugged USB Devices
Redirection Rules

Please refer to “Advanced Quick Connection Settings for Citrix ICA Sessions” onpage 56 for detailed instructions on these similar settings.

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Settings for the Connection Type of Server Connection
NOTE• For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of Web Logon, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Web Logon” on page 179.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of StoreFront, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of StoreFront” on page 184.
• Fore descriptions of settings for the connection type of VDI-in-a-Box, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of VDI-in-a-Box” on page 189.
• For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of XenDesktop, pleaserefer to “Settings for the Connection Type of XenDesktop” on page 194.
• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of XenApp, please refer to“Settings for the Connection Type of XenApp” on page 199.

General Sub-tab
Server Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name for Citrix ICA sessions.
This table only provides descriptions for available settings when
Server Connection is selected.
Six connection types are available:

Connection Type

OptionDescription

Web Logon

Provides access to virtual desktops and applications
through the interface of a Web browser (Mozilla Firefox).

StoreFront

Provides access to virtual desktops and applications
through a StoreFront.

VDI-in-a-Box

Provides access to virtual desktops through VDI-in-a-Box.

XenDesktop

Provides access to virtual desktops for an earlier versionof XenDesktop.

XenApp

Provides access to virtual applications for an earlier
version of XenApp.

ServerConnection

Provides access to servers for administration (XenApp
servers only).

Refer to the table below for Citrix products and recommended connection types:
Citrix Product

Recommended Connection Type

XenApp 6.5 or earlier

XenApp / Web Logon

XenDesktop 5.6 or earlier

XenDesktop / Web Logon

Virtual Apps and Desktops(XenApp/XenDesktop 7.5 or later)

StoreFront / Web Logon

VDI-in-a-Box

VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon

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Type in the IP address / URL / FQDN of the XenApp server.
Server Address

NOTE: Server Connection only supports connections to XenApp servers.

Username

Type in the user/account name used for authentication.

Password

Type in the password of the user account used for authentication.

DomainType in the domain of the server.

Server Name

Type in the name of the server.

Common Settings
Item

Description
Select whether to open a Citrix ICA session automatically or not when yourP2T thin client is started up (Autostart mode).
NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client andonly one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and theorder of priority are listed as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with the desired
Citrix ICA session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

Autostart When Startup
The client will start up directly with the desired
Citrix ICA session and perform the configured
action after exiting the session.
Available actions include:
2

Autostart• Returning to the local desktop• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE: To use the Autostart mode, ensure that the Appliance mode is disabled.

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Select what to do when a Citrix ICA session is ended. Four options are available:
Do Nothing, Restart Application, Reboot, and Shutdown.

On Application Exit

Prompt for Credentials on
Application Restart

OptionDescription

Do Nothing

Returns to the Local Linux desktop.

Restart Application

Opens an ICA session again.

RebootRestarts your thin client.

Shutdown

Turns off your thin client.

This setting item is available only when Restart Application is selected for On
Application Exit. Click to select whether to prompt for credentials or not whenan ICA session restarts.

Options Sub-tab
Window Settings
Item

Description

Use Toolbar

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the Citrix (Desktop Viewer) Toolbar.

Color Depth

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired color quality for a Citrix ICA
session. Three options are available: 16 Bit, 24 Bit, and Automatic.

Window Size

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired window size of a Citrix ICA
session. Four options are available: Full Screen, 1280x1024, 1024x768, and
800x600.

Device Mapping
Item

Description

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local USB drive(s) in a
Citrix ICA session.
Mapping Local USB Storage

NOTE: You need to enable local USB storage drive(s) as well. See section “2.4.3
Configuring Settings for USB Storage Devices” on page 90 for details.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local serial device(s)in a Citrix ICA session. If Yes is selected, the locally attached serial device(s) will become
available in launched Citrix ICA sessions.
Mapping Local Serial Ports

NOTE: This setting item is not applicable to your P2T thin client. However, if you
use a serial-based barcode scanner, and attach it to your P2T thin clientwith a serial-to-USB adapter, you need to enable this setting in order to
use the local barcode scanner in a virtual server desktop.

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Mapping Local Printers

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable the mapping of the local printer(s) in a
Citrix ICA session. If Yes is selected, the locally attached printer(s) will become available
in launched Citrix ICA sessions.
NOTE: To enable locally attached printer(s), please refer to section “2.4.7
Adding a Local Printer” on page 94 for detailed instructions.

Connection Settings
Item

Rendering TypeHDX RealTime WebCam

Description
Click the drop-down menu to select resources rendering on the endpoint or theserver. Two options are available: Server Rendering and Client Rendering.
NOTE: The Client Rendering option may not be available on your system.

This item is available only when Client Rendering is selected.
When Yes is selected, a locally attached webcam can be used in an ICA session.

Use H264 Compression

Check to enable H.264 compression support on the client, allowing session data
are sent from the server side using H.264 format encoding.

Network Protocol

Click the drop-down menu to select the protocol(s) used for connection. Three
options are available: TCP/IP, TCP/IP + HTTP server location, and
SSL/TLS + HTTPS server location.
Check/Uncheck to enable/disable automatic reconnecting after an ICA session
was interrupted.

Enable Automatic Reconnect

NOTE: Automatic reconnecting (Auto Client Reconnect) may not work for a
XenDesktop ICA session. This is a known issue. For more details, please
visit Citrix websites at support.citrix.com or www.citrix.com.

Number of Retries

Click the drop-down menu to select the number of retries, ranging from 1 to 10.

Delay between Retries

Click the drop-down menu to select the delay time between retries, ranging from
5 to 60 seconds.

Enable Audio

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable sound in an ICA session.

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Click the drop-down menu to choose the desired sound quality in an ICA session.
Three options are available: High Quality, Medium Quality, and Low Quality.

OptionDescription

High Quality

Allows endpoint devices to play a soundfile at its native data transfer rate. Thisis recommended for connections where
bandwidth is plentiful and sound quality isimportant.

Medium Quality

Compresses any sounds sent to endpoint
devices to a maximum of 64Kbps, resulting
in a moderate decrease in the qualityof the sound. This option is suitable forspeeches and recommended for most LANbased connections.

Low Quality

Compresses any sounds sent to endpoint
devices to a maximum of 16Kbps, resulting
in a significant decrease in the qualityof the sound. This option is suitable forlow-bandwidth connections, allowing
reasonable audio performance during a
low-speed connection.

Audio Quality

Enable Audio Input

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable audio input in an ICA session.
Click the drop-down menu to select where to apply Windows Key Combinations.
Three options are available: On the local computer, On the remote server,
and In full screen mode only.

Windows Key Combination

OptionDescription

On the local computer

Applies to the local desktop only.

On the remote server

Applies to the virtual desktop only.

In full screen mode only

Applies to the virtual desktop only when thedesktop is running in the full-screen mode.

USB Redirection Settings
Item

Description

USB Storage
Printers
Redirect Connected
USB Devices
Plugged USB Devices
Redirection Rules

Please refer to “Advanced Quick Connection Settings for Citrix ICA Sessions” onpage 56 for detailed instructions on these similar settings.

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2.6.12 Configuring Basic VMware View Connection Settings
The VMware View setting enables you to configure View connection settings for VMware View or Horizon View
services and create shortcuts on the local desktop and START menu for service access. You can access on-demand
services for work simply through these shortcuts.
NOTE• For more information on VMware desktop virtualization solutions, please visit
VMware website at www.vmware.com.

To quickly configure VMware View connection settings, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Applications > VMware View.
2. The View Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the View Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the View Connection list to add a new entry of View connection.

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4. Type in the desired session name and the computer name or IP address of the View Connection Server, andthen click Save to confirm.
NOTE• These are the only required fields for the creation of a service access shortcut on
the desktop. Other data can be provided during the period of service access.
Depending on your needs, you might choose to type in more other data.

5. The new entry is added to the View Connection list and the access shortcuts are automatically createdon the local desktop and START menu.

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2.6.13 Accessing VMware View or Horizon View Services
To access VMware View or Horizon View services, please do the following:
1. Double click the created (customized) access shortcut on the desktop.
NOTE• A window might appear with a certificate message about the remote server.
Consult the IT administrator for details and ensure the connection is secure first.
To import a security certificate, please refer to section “2.2.15 Importing Certificatesfor Remote Computers” on page 65. To bypass, click Connect Insecurely.

2. A Welcome window might appear. Click OK to continue.
3. A window appears prompting for the credentials. Enter your user name, password, click the Domain dropdown menu to select the domain, and then click OK.

4. A window appears with available desktops and/or applications for the provided credentials.

5. Double click to select the desired desktop or application.
6. The selected desktop or application will be displayed on the screen.

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NOTE• Your desktop or application will be displayed in full screen. You can: Click File > Return to Desktop and Application List on the top tool bar torecall the Desktop and Application list.

 Click View on the top tool bar to switch to a virtual desktop or application.

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2.6.14 Configuring Advanced View Connection Settings
The table below provides a description of each setting item for View connections. Please refer to this table toconfigure advanced settings and customize shortcuts on the local desktop and START menu for service access.
General Sub-tab
Server Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name for VMware View or Horizon View sessions.
Type in the computer name or IP address of the View Connection Server.

Connection Server

NOTE: For more information on View Connection Server, please visit VMware
website at www.vmware.com.

Port

Type in the port number used to communicate with the View Connection Server.
To use the default value, simply leave it blank.

Use secure connection (SSL)

Check/Uncheck to enable/disable secure connection.

Certificate Checking Mode

Click the drop-down menu to select if to check server identity certificatesand if to connect to untrusted servers. Three options are available: Do notverify server identity certificates, Warn before connecting to untrusted
servers, and Never connect to untrusted servers.
Click the drop-down menu to select what to do when the connection ends. Two
options are available: Return to VMware Pool and Quit VMware Client.

When Connection Ends

SSL Proxy

OptionDescription

Return to VMware Pool

When the connection ends, return to the Desktop
and Application list for given credentials.

Quit VMware Client

When the connection ends, close VMware Client.
To access virtual desktops and applications, youneed to provide the credentials again.

Type in the URL / IP address (including a port number) of an SSL proxy if any.

Login Settings
Item

Description

Username

Type in the user name for authentication.

Password

Type in the password for authentication.

DomainType in the domain name of the View Connection Server.
Type in the desktop / application name. Or, leave it blank for users to select one.

Desktop / Application Name

NOTE: You can use the Search icon
to help you discover available desktops
or applications for a given set of credentials.

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Click the drop-down menu to select whether to verify the entitlement to thevirtual desktop or application provided in the previous setting item:

Verify before Access

Remember Credentials for the
next login

OptionDescription

Yes

Verify the entitlement to the virtual desktop or application
provided in the previous setting item. Stop if the given
credentials do not pass this verification.

No

If the given credentials are not entitled to the virtual
desktop or application provided in the previous setting
item, just ignore that error and provide the Desktop andApplication list available for that credentials.

Click the drop-down menu to select whether to remember the logon credentials.
Click the drop-down menu to select the desired display protocol. Three options
are available: Manual, Microsoft RDP, and PCoIP.

Preferred Display Protocol

OptionDescription

ManualManually select the desired display protocol.

Microsoft RDP

Use Microsoft RDP as the display protocol.

PCoIP

Use VMware PCoIP as the display protocol.

Common Settings
Item

Description
Select Yes or No to allow or disallow the Non-Interactive mode. The default is to
use the Non-Interactive mode.

Non-Interactive Mode

OptionDescription

Yes

The Non-Interactive mode is used. Users are not allowed tore-select different settings if the settings have been specified
in View connection settings.

No

The Interactive mode is used. Users are allowed tore-select different settings even if the settings have been
specified in View connection settings.

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Select whether to open a VMware View or Horizon View session automatically or
not when your P2T thin client is started up (Autostart mode).
NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client andonly one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and theorder of priority are listed as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with the desired
VMware View or Horizon View session and performthe configured action after exiting the session.

1

Available actions include:

Appliance• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

Autostart When Startup
The client will start up directly with the desired
VMware View or Horizon View session and performthe configured action after exiting the session.
Available actions include:
2

Autostart• Returning to the local desktop• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE: To use the Autostart mode, ensure that the Appliance mode is disabled.

Select what to do when a VMware View or Horizon View session is ended.
Four options are available: Do Nothing, Restart Application, Reboot,and Shutdown.

On Application Exit

OptionDescription

Do Nothing

Returns to the local desktop.

Restart Application

Opens a VMware View or Horizon View session again.

RebootRestarts your thin client.

Shutdown

Turns off your thin client.

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Options Sub-tab
Window Settings
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to select the desired display size of a View session.
Three options are available: Full Screen, Large Window, and Small Window.

Resolution

OptionDescription

Full Screen

Opens the selected View session in full screen.

Large Window

Opens the selected View session in a large window.

Small Window

Opens the selected View session in a small window.

Window Mode

Click the drop-down menu to select the window mode. Two options are available:
Regular Window and Seamless Window.

Use Toolbar

Click the drop-down menu to select if the Toolbar is accessible in a session.

USB Redirection Settings
Item

Description

Mass Storage
Smart Card
Human Interface Device
Printer

Please refer to “Advanced Quick Connection Settings for VMware View Sessions”
on page 59 for detailed instructions on these similar settings.

Plugged USB Devices
Redirection Rules
Connection Settings
Item

Description
Click to enable/disable printer mapping for VMware View connections.
NOTE: You need to add a local or network printer for your P2T thin client first,
and then enable this feature here to use that mapped printer in a virtual
desktop session.

Printer Mapping

NOTE: For detailed instructions on how to add a local or network printer for yourP2T thin client, please refer to section “2.4.7 Adding a Local Printer” onpage 94 or “2.4.8 Adding a Network Printer” on page 97.
NOTE: Even you disable printer mapping, your printer might still be redirected
to a virtual desktop session if Printer Redirection is enabled (see above
settings in this table).

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SECUREMATRIX Sub-tab
Connection Settings
Item

Description

Use SECUREMATRIXCheck to use SECUREMATRIX authentication.

GSB Server Address

Type the server address of GSB server, the server for SECUREMATRIX
authentication service.

Username

Type your user name (Login ID).

NOTE
• For details, please refer to “A.3 Using SECUREMATRIX Authentication for VMware
Connections” on page 257.

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2.6.15 Configuring SSH Connection Settings
To configure SSH (Secure SHell) connection settings, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Applications > SSH.
2. The SSH Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the SSH Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the SSH Connection list to add a new entry of SSH connection.

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4. Click the drop-down menu to select the desired connection type. Two types are available: SSH and Telnet.
5. Type in the desired session name, the computer name or IP address of the remote server, the user name, andthen click Save to confirm.
6. The new entry is added to the SSH Connection list and the access shortcuts are automatically createdon the local desktop and START menu.

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2.6.16 Launching SSH and Telnet Sessions
To launch an SSH or Telnet session, please do the following:
1. Double click the created shortcut on the local desktop.
2. The SSH or Telnet session starts in the opened window.

Example: SSH Session

Example: Telnet Session

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2.6.17 Configuring Basic Settings for Browser Sessions
To configure basic settings for a browser session, please do the following:
NOTE• This local Web browser feature is available only when 2 GB or more memory isequipped on your device.

1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Applications > Web Browser.
2. The Web Page Access list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the Web Page Access list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the Web Page Access list to add a new entry.

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4. Type in the desired session name, the URL of the web page, and then click Save to confirm.

5. The new entry is added to the Web Page Access list and the access shortcuts are automatically createdon the local desktop and START menu.

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2.6.18 Launching Browser Sessions
To launch a browser session, please do the following:
1. Double click the created shortcut on the local desktop or START menu.
2. The session starts in the opened browser.

Example: Gmail Login Session

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2.6.19 Configuring Advanced Settings for Browser Sessions
The tables below provide a description of each setting item for browser sessions. Please refer to these tables toconfigure advanced settings and customize for Web access.
General Sub-tab
Common Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name for browser sessions.

Initial Page

Type in the URL of the Web page.

Common Settings
Item

Description
Select whether to open a browser session automatically or not when yourP2T thin client is started up (Autostart mode).
NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client andonly one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and theorder of priority are listed as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with the desiredbrowser session and perform the configured action
after exiting the session.

Autostart When Startup

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

2

Autostart

The client will start up directly with the desiredbrowser session.

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE: To use the Autostart mode, ensure that the Appliance mode is disabled.

Global Sub-tab
Common Settings
Item

Description

Home Page

Set the desired home page for the web browser.

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2.6.20 Configuring Basic RAS / RDP Connection Settings
The Parallels 2X Client setting allows you to configure RAS / RDP connection settings and create shortcuts on thelocal desktop and START menu for service access. You can access remote desktops or applications for work simply
through these shortcuts.
NOTE• For more information on RAS (Remote Application Server) and RDP (Remote
Desktop Protocol), please visit Parallels website at www.parallels.com.

Two connection types are available:
Connection Type

Description

Page

Parallels Remote Application Server

Select to access remote desktops and applications via Parallels
Remote Application Server.

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Standard RDP

Select to access remote desktops via standard Microsoft Remote
Desktop Services.

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Connection Type: Parallels Remote Application Server
To quickly configure RAS connection settings for this connection type, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, Click Applications > Parallels 2X Client.
2. The RAS / RDP Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the RAS / RDP Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the RAS / RDP Connection list to create a new entry of RAS connection.

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4. On General sub-tab, ensure that Parallels Remote Application Server is selected for the connection type,
type in the session name and the primary server address under the Server Settings section.
5. Click Save to confirm.
6. The new entry is added to the RAS / RDP Connection list and the access shortcuts are automatically createdon the local desktop and START menu.

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Connection Type: Standard RDP
To quickly configure RDP connection settings for this connection type, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, Click Applications > Parallels 2X Client.
2. The RAS / RDP Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the RAS / RDP Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the RAS / RDP Connection list to create a new entry of RDP connection.

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4. On General sub-tab, ensure that Standard RDP is selected for the connection type, type in the session nameand the primary server address under the Server Settings section.
5. Click Save to confirm.
6. The new entry is added to the RAS / RDP Connection list and the access shortcuts are automatically createdon the local desktop and START menu.

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2.6.21 Accessing Remote Desktops or Applications
Connection Type: Parallels Remote Application Server
To access remote desktops or applications, please do the following:
1. Double click the created shortcut on the desktop.
2. On the opened window, provide your credentials as required, and then click OK.

3. A window appears with available applications and desktops.

4. Click to select the desired application or desktop, and then click Connect to confirm.
5. The application or desktop will be displayed on the screen.

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NOTE• The desktop will be displayed in full screen.

Connection Type: Standard RDP
To access remote desktops, please do the following:
1. Double click the created shortcut on the desktop.
2. On the opened window, provide your credentials as required, and then click OK.

3. The desktop will be displayed in full screen.

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2.6.22 Configuring Advanced RAS / RDP Connection Settings
The tables below provide a description of each setting item for RAS / RDP connections. Please refer to these tables
to configure advanced settings and customize shortcuts on local desktop and START menu for service access.
NOTE• Please note that available settings vary with the selected connection type.

Settings for the Connection Type of Parallels Remote Application Server
NOTE• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Standard RDP, please see“Settings for the Connection Type of Standard RDP” on page 238.

General Sub-tab
Server Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name for RAS (Remote Application Server) sessions.

Primary ServerType in the computer name or IP address of the server through which to deliver
an RAS session.

Secondary ServerType in the 2nd computer name or IP address of the server (if available) in casethat the primary server fails to deliver a session.
This table only provides descriptions for available settings when Parallels
Remote Application Server is selected.
Two connection types are available:

Connection Type

OptionDescription

Parallels Remote
Application Server

Select to access remote desktops and applications
via Parallels Remote Application Server.

Standard RDP

Select to access remote desktops via standard
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.

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Click the drop-down menu to select the desired connection mode. Four options
are available:
OptionDescription
Connected with the RAS (Remote Application Server)
Secure Client Gateway and data tunneled through thefirst available connection.

Gateway Mode

Connection Mode

Direct Mode

Gateway SSL Mode

Direct SSL ModePort

NOTE: This mode is ideal for servers which are only
reachable via the gateway and do not require ahigh level of security.
First connected to the RAS (Remote Application Server)
Secure Client Gateway for the best available Server
and then connected directly with that particular Server.
NOTE: This is best used when the client and the server
are on the same network.
Connected with the RAS (Remote Application Server)
Secure Client Gateway securely and data encypted andtunneled through the first available connection.
First connected to the RAS (Remote Application Server)
Secure Client Gateway using SSL for the best available
server and then connect directly with that particularServer.
NOTE: This is best when the client and the server
are on the same network and high security
safeguards are required.

The port used by default will be given automatically after you select a connection
type and mode. Type a different one if needed.

Login Settings
Item

Description

Username

Type in the user/account name used for authentication.

Password

Type in the password of the user account used for authentication.
Type in the domain of the server.

DomainNOTE: Domain is a collection of computers on a network that share a common
database and security policy. Leave this field blank if the server doesn’t
belong to any domain.

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Common Settings
Item

Description
Select whether to open an RAS session automatically or not when P2T thin clientis started up (Autostart mode).
NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client andonly one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and theorder of priority are listed as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with the desired
RAS session and perform the configured action
after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

Autostart When Startup
The client will start up directly with the desired
RAS session and perform the configured action
after exiting the session.
Available actions include:
2

Autostart• Not to do anything• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE: To use the Autostart mode, ensure that the Appliance mode is disabled.

Select what to do when a Parallel 2X session is ended. Four options are available:
Do Nothing, Restart Application, Reboot, and Shutdown.

On Application Exit

OptionDescription

Do Nothing

Not to do anything.

Restart Application

Launches an RAS session again.

RebootRestarts your P2T thin client.

Shutdown

Turns off your P2T thin client.

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Options Sub-tab
Window Settings
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to select the desired color depth for an RAS session.
Five options are available: 8 Bit, 15 Bit, 16 Bit, 24 Bit, and 32 Bit.

Color Depth

NOTE: If RemoteFX is enabled in Graphics Acceleration, only 32 bit per pixel
could be selected here.
NOTE: You can configure the upper limit of the color depth for an RAS session
on the host server. In this case, no matter which color depth you choose
here, the value cannot exceed the defined limit.

Click the drop-down menu to set graphics acceleration. Four options areavailable: None, Basic, RemoteFX, and RemoteFX Adaptive.
Graphics Acceleration

NOTE: Windows® RemoteFX™ is a technology that offers a rich user experience
over a network for remote desktop users.
NOTE: If RemoteFX is selected here, 32 bit per pixel color depth will be chosen
automatically in Color Depth.

Use all monitors fordesktop session

Check to use connected and secondary monitors as extended screens.

Span desktop acrossall monitors

Check to span the launched desktop across all connected monitors.

Published Applications
Item

Description

Use primary monitor only

Check to display launched applications on the primary monitor only. Other
monitors connected will not be used and users cannot move application windows
to those monitors too.

Optimization Settings
Item

Connection Quality

Description
Select the option that best describes the quality of your network connection.
Three options are available: LAN (Very Fast), Broadband (Fast), andModem (Slow).
NOTE: Selection here will determine the defaults of items in this section aslisted below.

Desktop background

Check to use the desktop background.

Font smoothing

Check to use ClearType® technology to make fonts clear and smooth.

Show window contents whiledragging

Check to show window contents while dragging a window.

Menu and window animation

Check to show menu and window animation.

ThemesCheck to allow non-classic themes.

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Connection Settings
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable USB storage mapping.
When Enable is selected, users can access the local USB storage devices, suchas a USB flash drive and memory card reader, in an RAS session.

USB Storage Mapping

NOTE: Atrust Client Setup also allows you to enable or disable the use of locallyattached USB storage devices. You need to enable locally attached USB
storage devices first in order to use them in an RAS session. The default
is enabled.
NOTE: To configure the use of USB storage devices, please refer to section“2.4.3 Configuring Settings for USB Storage Devices” on page 90.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable printer mapping.
When Enable is selected, users can access a local or network printer in an
RAS session.
Printer Mapping

NOTE: You need to add a local or network printer for your P2T thin client first,
and then enable this feature here to use that printer in an RAS session.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on how to add a local or network printer for yourP2T thin client, please refer to section “2.4.7 Adding a Local Printer” onpage 94 or “2.4.8 Adding a Network Printer” on page 97.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable serial port mapping.
Serial Port Mapping

When Enable is selected, users can access a serial device, such as a barcode
scanner, in an RAS session.
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable smart card mapping.

Smart Card Mapping

Clipboard Mapping

When Enable is selected, users can access smart cards through a smart card
reader in an RAS session.
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable Clipboard mapping.

Local Resources Settings
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to configure the audio playback setting in an RAS
session. Three options are available: Play on this computer, Play on remotecomputer, and Do not play.

Remote Audio Playback

OptionDescription

Play on this computer

Allows audio playback in an RAS session using
locally attached audio devices.

Do not play

Disables audio playback in an RAS session using
locally attached audio devices.

Play on remote computer

Allows audio playback in an RAS session using
audio devices attached to the remote computer.

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Click the drop-down menu to configure the audio playback setting in an RAS
session. Two options are available: Recording from this computer and Do notrecord.

Remote Audio Recording

OptionDescription

Recording from thiscomputerAllows audio recording in an RAS session using
locally attached audio devices.

Do not record

Disables audio recording in a RAS session using
locally attached audio devices.

Click the drop-down menu to select where to apply Windows key combinations.
Three options are available: On the local computer, On the remote server,
and In full screen mode only.

Windows key combination

OptionDescription

On the local computer

Applies to the local desktop only.

On the remote server

Applies to the virtual desktop only.

In full screen mode only

Applies to the virtual desktop only when thedesktop is running in the full-screen mode.

Proxy Settings
Item

Description

Use Proxy Server

Check this item if a proxy server is used and then specify the details.

Proxy TypeClick the drop-down menu to select the type of the proxy server according to theused protocol.
Four options are available: SOCKS 4, SOCKS 4A, SOCKS 5, and HTTP 1.1.

Proxy Host

Specify the IP address of the proxy server.

Proxy Port

Specify the port used for proxy service.

Use Proxy Credentials

Check if user authentication is required for a proxy server and then specify
the credentials.

Username

Type the user / account name of the proxy server.

Password

Type the password of the user account.

Additional Settings
Item

Description

Compression

Click the drop-menu to enable / disable the compression for the data traffic.

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Settings for the Connection Type of Standard RDP
NOTE• For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Parallels Remote Application
Server, please refer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Parallels Remote
Application Server” on page 232.

General Sub-tab
Server Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name for RDP sessions.

Primary ServerType in the computer name or IP address of the server through which to deliver
an RDP session.
This table only provides descriptions for available settings when Standard RDP
is selected.
Two connection types are available:

Connection Type

OptionDescription

Parallels Remote
Application Server

Select to access remote desktops and applications
via Parallels Remote Application Server.

Standard RDP

Select to access remote desktops via standard
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.

Select to enable/disable Network Level Authentication.

Network Level AuthenticationPort

NOTE: Network Level Authentication is the authentication method used toenhance the server security by requiring that the user be authenticatedbefore the logon screen is displayed and a session is created. This is amore secure authentication method that can help protect the remotecomputer from malicious users and software.

The port used by default will be given automatically after you select a connection
type and mode. Type a different one if needed.

Login Settings
Item

Description

Username

Type in the user/account name used for authentication.

Password

Type in the password of the user account used for authentication.
Type in the domain of the server.

DomainNOTE: Domain is a collection of computers on a network that share a common
database and security policy. Leave this field blank if the server doesn’t
belong to any domain.

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Common Settings
Item

Description
Select whether to open an RDP session automatically or not when P2T thin clientis started up (Autostart mode).
NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client andonly one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and theorder of priority are listed as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with the desired
Remote Desktop session and perform theconfigured action after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

Autostart When Startup
The client will start up directly with the desired
RDP session and perform the configured action
after exiting the session.
Available actions include:
2

Autostart• Not to do anything• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE: To use the Autostart mode, ensure that the Appliance mode is disabled.

Select what to do when an RDP session is ended. Four options are available:
Do Nothing, Restart Application, Reboot, and Shutdown.

On Application Exit

OptionDescription

Do Nothing

Not to do anything.

Restart Application

Launches an RDP session again.

RebootRestarts your P2T thin client.

Shutdown

Turns off your P2T thin client.

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Options Sub-tab
Window Settings
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to select the desired color depth for an RDP session.
Five options are available: 8 Bit, 15 Bit, 16 Bit, 24 Bit, and 32 Bit.

Color Depth

NOTE: If RemoteFX is enabled in Graphics Acceleration, only 32 bit per pixel
could be selected here.
NOTE: You can configure the upper limit of the color depth for an RDP session
on the host server. In this case, no matter which color depth you choose
here, the value cannot exceed the defined limit.

Click the drop-down menu to select the desired display resolution on an RDP
session. Four options are available: Fullscreen, Large Window, Medium
Window, and Small Window.

Resolution

OptionDescription

Fullscreen

Opens an RDP session in full screen with the same display
resolution as the local desktop.

Large Window

Opens an RDP session in a large display resolution.

Medium Window

Opens an RDP session in a medium display resolution.

Small Window

Opens an RDP session in a small display resolution.

NOTE: To configure the display resolution of the local desktop, please refer tosection “2.3.3 Configuring Display Settings” on page 74.

Click the drop-down menu to set graphics acceleration. Four options areavailable: None, Basic, RemoteFX, and RemoteFX Adaptive.
Graphics Acceleration

NOTE: Windows® RemoteFX™ is a technology that offers a rich user experience
over a network for remote desktop users.
NOTE: If RemoteFX is selected here, 32 bit per pixel color depth will be chosen
automatically in Color Depth.

Use all monitors fordesktop session

Check to use connected and secondary monitors as extended screens.

Span desktop acrossall monitors

Check to span the launched desktop across all connected monitors.

Published Applications
Item

Description

Use primary monitor only

Check to display launched applications on the primary monitor only. Other
monitors connected will not be used and users cannot move application windows
to those monitors too.

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Optimization Settings
Item

Connection Quality

Description
Select the option that best describes the quality of your network connection.
Three options are available: LAN (Very Fast), Broadband (Fast), andModem (Slow).
NOTE: Selection here will determine the defaults of items in this section aslisted below.

Desktop background

Check to use the desktop background.

Font smoothing

Check to use ClearType® technology to make fonts clear and smooth.

Show window contents whiledragging

Check to show window contents while dragging a window.

Menu and window animation

Check to show menu and window animation.

ThemesCheck to allow non-classic themes.

Connection Settings
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable USB storage mapping.
When Enable is selected, users can access the local USB storage devices, suchas a USB flash drive and memory card reader, in an RDP session.

USB Storage Mapping

NOTE: Atrust Client Setup also allows you to enable or disable the use of locallyattached USB storage devices. You need to enable locally attached USB
storage devices first in order to use them in an RDP session. The default
is enabled.
NOTE: To configure the use of USB storage devices, please refer to section“2.4.3 Configuring Settings for USB Storage Devices” on page 90.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable printer mapping.
When Enable is selected, users can access a local or network printer in an
RDP session.
Printer Mapping

NOTE: You need to add a local or network printer for your P2T thin client first,
and then enable this feature here to use that printer in an RDP session.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on how to add a local or network printer for yourP2T thin client, please refer to section “2.4.7 Adding a Local Printer” onpage 94 or “2.4.8 Adding a Network Printer” on page 97.

Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable serial port mapping.
Serial Port Mapping

When Enable is selected, users can access a serial device, such as a barcode
scanner, in an RDP session.
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable smart card mapping.

Smart Card Mapping

Clipboard Mapping

When Enable is selected, users can access smart cards through a smart card
reader in an RDP session.
Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable Clipboard mapping.

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Local Resources Settings
Item

Description
Click the drop-down menu to configure the audio playback setting in an RDP
session. Three options are available: Play on this computer, Play on remotecomputer, and Do not play.

Remote Audio Playback

OptionDescription

Play on this computer

Allows audio playback in an RDP session using
locally attached audio devices.

Do not play

Disables audio playback in an RDP session using
locally attached audio devices.

Play on remote computer

Allows audio playback in an RDP session using
audio devices attached to the remote computer.

Click the drop-down menu to configure the audio playback setting in a Remote
Desktop session. Two options are available: Recording from this computerand Do not record.

Remote Audio Recording

OptionDescription

Recording from thiscomputerAllows audio recording in a Remote Desktop
session using locally attached audio devices.

Do not record

Disables audio recording in a Remote Desktop
session using locally attached audio devices.

Click the drop-down menu to select where to apply Windows key combinations.
Three options are available: On the local computer, On the remote server,
and In full screen mode only.

Windows key combination

OptionDescription

On the local computer

Applies to the local desktop only.

On the remote server

Applies to the virtual desktop only.

In full screen mode only

Applies to the virtual desktop only when thedesktop is running in the full-screen mode.

Proxy Settings
Item

Description

Use Proxy Server

Check this item if a proxy server is used and then specify the details.

Proxy TypeClick the drop-down menu to select the type of the proxy server according to theused protocol.
Four options are available: SOCKS 4, SOCKS 4A, SOCKS 5, and HTTP 1.1.

Proxy Host

Specify the IP address of the proxy server.

Proxy Port

Specify the port used for proxy service.

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Use Proxy Credentials

Check if user authentication is required for a proxy server and then specify
the credentials.

Username

Type the user / account name of the proxy server.

Password

Type the password of the user account.

Additional Settings
Item

Description

Compression

Click the drop-menu to enable / disable the compression for the data traffic.

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2.6.23 Configuring Basic ThinLinc Connection Settings
The ThinLinc Client setting enables you to configure ThinLinc connection settings for remote sessions and create
shortcuts on the local desktop and START menu for access.
NOTE• For more information on Cendio ThinLinc virtualization solutions, please visit
Cendio website at www.cendio.com.

To quickly configure ThinLinc connection settings, please do the following:
1. On Atrust Client Setup, click Applications > ThinLinc.
2. The ThinLinc Connection list appears in the Configuration area.

NOTE• If you haven’t created any entry, the ThinLinc Connection list will be empty.

3. Click Add on the top of the ThinLinc Connection list to create a new entry of ThinLinc connection.

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4. On General sub-tab, type in the session name, and the computer name or IP address of the server.
5. Click Save to confirm.
6. The new entry is added to the ThinLinc Connection list and the access shortcuts are automatically createdon the local desktop and START menu.

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2.6.24 Accessing Remote Desktops and Applications
To access remote desktops or applications, please do the following:
1. Double click the created shortcut on the desktop.
2. On the opened window, provide your credentials as required, and then click Connect.

3. The ThinLinc session will be displayed on the screen.

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Remote Application Example
LibreOffice - Calc Spreadsheet

NOTE• By default, the session will be displayed in full screen.

2.6.25 Configuring Advanced ThinLinc Connection Settings
The tables below provide a description of each setting item for ThinLinc connections. Please refer to these tables toconfigure advanced settings and customize shortcuts on local desktop and START menu for access.
General Sub-tab
Server Settings
Item

Description

Session Name

Type in the name for ThinLinc sessions.

ServerType in the computer name or IP address of the server where to deliver a
ThinLinc session.

Port

Type in the communication port used for a ThinLinc session.

Login Settings
Item

Description

Username

Type in the user/account name used for authentication.

Password

Type in the password of the user account used for authentication.

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Common Settings
Item

Description
Select whether to open a ThinLinc session automatically or not when P2T thinclient is started up (Autostart mode).
NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your P2T thin client andonly one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and theorder of priority are listed as follows:
No.

Mode

Description
The client will start up directly with the desired
ThinLinc session and perform the configured action
after exiting the session.

1

Appliance

Available actions include:• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

Autostart When Startup
The client will start up directly with the desired
ThinLinc session and perform the configured action
after exiting the session.
Available actions include:
2

Autostart• Returning to the local desktop• Re-launching a new session• Restarting the thin client• Turning off the thin client

3

Quick Connection

The default. The client will enter Atrust Quick
Connection screen after system startup.

NOTE: To use the Autostart mode, ensure that the Appliance mode is disabled.

Select what to do when a ThinLinc session is ended. Four options are available:
Do Nothing, Restart Application, Reboot, and Shutdown.

On Application Exit

OptionDescription

Do Nothing

Returns to the local Linux desktop.

Restart Application

Opens a ThinLinc session again.

RebootRestarts your P2T thin client.

Shutdown

Turns off your P2T thin client.

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Options Sub-tab
Options
Item

Description

Start the following program onconnection

Check to start a program automatically when connected.

Program path and file name

Type in the name of the desired application if Start the following program onconnection is checked.
Check to allow the Shadowing feature. When enabled, users can specify a username in the ThinLinc Login window, and then start a shadowing session.

Enable shadowing

Send system keys

Check to send local key combinations (for example, Alt + Tab) to (remote)ThinLinc sessions. This setting item is checked by default.
Click the drop-down menu to select the desired hot key used in ThinLinc sessions
to launch a Popup menu for ThinLinc session control. The default is F8.

Popup menu
Popup menu key

Reconnect Policy

Click the drop-down menu to select the way to reconnect or create sessions. Two
options are available: Auto reconnect and Always ask.

Export Local ResourcesSound
PrinterCheck to make a locally attached sound device / printer / smart card reader
available on ThinLinc sessions.

Smart card readers
ScreenItem

Description

Size of session

Click the drop-down menu to select the screen size of a ThinLinc session.

Resize remote session to the
local window

Check to enable automatic size adjustment of a ThinLinc session to fit its
local window.

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Full screen mode

Check to enable the Full screen mode.

Enable full screen mode over all
monitors

Check to enable the Full screen mode for all connected monitors.

VNC Encodings
Item

Description

Auto selectCheck to allow the ThinLinc system to determine automatically which encoding
algorithm and color level are best suited for the current network environment.

Preferred encoding

When Auto select is disabled, click the drop-down menu to select the preferred
encoding algorithm.

Color level

When Auto select is disabled, click the drop-down menu to select the preferredcolor level.

Custom compression level
Level
Allow JPEG compression
Quality
SSH compression

Check to use a custom compression level (for Tight encoding algorithm
only). Otherwise, the standard compression level will be used. When checked,
use the Level drop-down menu to select the preferred value.

Check to allow JPEG compression. When checked, use the Quality drop-downmenu to select the desired image quality, varied with different compression ratios.
Check to use SSH compression for data transferred between a ThinLinc serverand clients.

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A.1 Resetting Your P2T Thin Client
How to restore factory default settings for your P2T thin client

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A.3 Using SECUREMATRIX Authentication for VMware Connections
Enabling SECUREMATRIX authentication
Using SECUREMATRIX authentication
Changing your password pattern

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A.1 Resetting Your P2T Thin Client
To reset your P2T thin client to the factory default, please do the following:
WARNING• Resetting your P2T thin client to the factory default will erase all current settings in
Atrust Client Setup and restore all settings to defaults.

1. Restart your P2T thin client.
2. During the boot-up period, press Esc on the keyboard to enter Atrust Thin Client Menu.

Atrust Thin Client Menu - P2T Converter-based Thin Client

Atrust Thin Client Menu
Normal Mode
Safe Mode
Reset Mode
Firmware update
RebootShutdown

NOTE• You might need to wait about 15 seconds for this menu to appear on the screen.
• See the table below for the description of each option on the menu:
OptionDescription

Normal Mode

Boots up your P2T thin client as the normal startup procedure.

Safe Mode

Clears and resets the current screen resolution setting.

Reset Mode

Resets your P2T thin client to the factory default.

Firmware update

Updates firmware for your P2T thin client through the network.

RebootReboots your P2T thin client.

Shutdown

Shuts down your P2T thin client.

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Atrust Thin Client Menu - P2T USB-based Thin Client

Atrust Thin Client Menu
Normal Mode
Safe Mode
Recovery Mode
Reset Mode
Firmware update
RebootShutdown

NOTE• See the table below for the description of each option on the menu:
OptionDescription

Normal Mode

Boots up your P2T thin client as the normal startup procedure.

Safe Mode

Clears and resets the current screen resolution setting.

Recovery Mode

Restores the boot loader for your P2T thin client.

Reset Mode

Resets your P2T thin client to the factory default.

Firmware update

Updates firmware for your P2T thin client through the network.

RebootReboots your P2T thin client.

Shutdown

Shuts down your P2T thin client.

3. Use arrow keys on the keyboard to select Reset Mode, and then press Enter on the keyboard to continue.
4. A message appears prompting for confirmation. Click y on the keyboard to confirm.
5. After completion, press Enter on the keyboard to restart your system.

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A.2 Updating Firmware for Your P2T Thin Client
Four ways are available to update firmware for your P2T thin client:
NOTE• To change to an earlier version of firmware for your thin client, only a fresh
installation of firmware is allowed; custom configurations will not kept.

MethodDescription

Atrust Thin Client Menu

Downloads firmware from a remote computer and updates firmware for your thin client.

USB Flash Drive

Updates firmware with a USB flash drive created by Recovery USB Disk Creator.
(P2T Converter-based only)

Atrust Client Setup

Initiates firmware update locally on the thin client with the help of Atrust Client Setup.

Atrust Device Manger

Initiates firmware update remotely on the remote computer with Atrust Device Manager.

Using Atrust Thin Client Menu
To update firmware using Atrust Thin Client Menu, please do the following:
1. Connect your thin client to the network, and then restart it.
2. During the boot-up period, press Esc on the keyboard to enter Atrust Thin Client Menu.
3. Select Firmware update and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the task.

NOTE• You need to specify the IP address of the firmware server over the network. A
firmware server is the server where Atrust Device Manager is installed and client
firmware files are imported through Atrust Device Manager.
• For more information about Atrust Device Manager, please refer to the User’s
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Using a USB Flash Drive
To update firmware using a USB flash drive created by Recovery USB Disk Creator, please do the following:
WARNING• Instructions here are ONLY applicable to P2T Converter-based thin clients rather
than P2T USB-based thin client.

NOTE• For instructions on how to create a USB flash drive using Recovery USB Disk Creator,
please refer to the User’s Manual for P2T Converter.

1. Plug the USB flash drive, and then restart your thin client.
2. During the boot-up period, press the access key for the Boot/Boot Device menu to enter the menu.
NOTE• The Boot/Boot Device menu is the menu which enables you to boot your computerfrom different devices. The key to access the menu varies depending on the BIOS of
a computer. The information about the access key normally appears on the screenat
the very beginning when starting up your computer. Check your computer to findout the specific access key for the Boot/Boot Device menu.

3. Select the USB flash drive on that menu to enter Atrust Thin Client Recovery System screen.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the task.

Using Atrust Client Setup
To update firmware using Atrust Client Setup, please refer to section “2.2.7 Updating Firmware from theManagement Computer” on page 47.

Using Atrust Device Manager
To update firmware using Atrust Device Manager, please refer to the User’s Manual for Atrust Device Manager.

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A.3 Using SECUREMATRIX Authentication for VMware Connections
Enabling SECUREMATRIX Authentication for Custom VMware Connections
To enable SECUREMATRIX authentication for a custom VMware connection, please do the following:
NOTE• SECUREMATRIX authentication is not available in Quick Connection mode.

1. On the local desktop, click START > Settings > Atrust Client Setup to launch Atrust Client Setup.
2. Click Applications > VMware > Add to create a new entry of connection settings.
3. On the General tab, type the desired session name and the server address of View Connection Server.

4. On the SECUREMATRIX tab, click to check Use SECUREMATRIX.

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• By default, SECUREMATRIX authentication is disabled.

5. Two fields appear for you to provide SECUREMATRIX related information. Type the server address of GSB
server (the server for SECUREMATRIX authentication service).

6. Configure other connection settings if needed, and then click Save to confirm.
7. The access shortcuts will be created on the local desktop and START menu.

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When SECUREMATRIX is enabled in your VMware connection, follow the steps and instructions below to use
SECUREMATRIX authentication:
1. Click the shortcut on the local desktop or START menu.
2. A window appears to prompt for the Login ID of SECUREMATRIX authentication.

3. Type your Login ID, and then click OK to confirm.
NOTE• To change your password pattern, click Change Password. For details, please see“Changing Your Password Pattern for SECUREMATRIX Authentication” on page 262.

4. The SECUREMATRIX window appears prompting for the password.

5. Type numbers under your password pattern using the keyboard or click numbers directly on the window,
and then click OK to confirm.

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• For example, if your password pattern is shown as below, type or click numbers,
0, 0, 4, 5, 1, 3, 6, 2, in sequence.

6. A message appears when SECUREMATRIX authentication is completed. Click OK to continue.

7. A message appears prompting to provide credentials for access to VMware virtual desktops and applications.
Click OK to continue.

8. Type your credentials on the opened window, and then click OK to continue.

9. The Desktop and Application list appears. Double-click to select the desired desktop or application.

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Changing Your Password Pattern for SECUREMATRIX Authentication
To change your password pattern for SECUREMATRIX authentication, please do the following:
1. On the window prompting for the Login ID as shown, type your Login ID, and then click Change Password.

2. Type or click numbers under your old password pattern, and then click OK to continue.

3. Type or click numbers under your new password pattern, and then click OK to continue.

Your new
password pattern,
for example

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4. Type or click numbers under your new password pattern again, and then click OK to continue.

5. A window appears showing your new password pattern in numerical order and prompting for confirmation.
Click OK to confirm.

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