Axel AX3000 80 User manual

AXEL Thin Client
AX3000 Models 80 and 85
USER'S MANUAL
August 2017 - Ref.: AX3-M8X-E/1626-4

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TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................ 1
1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE AXEL THIN CLIENT .......................................................................... 5
1.1 -ULTRA THIN CLIENT TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................... 6
No Operating System.................................................................................................................. 6
No Embedded Applications......................................................................................................... 6
No Local Management................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 -MAIN FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.1 - Network............................................................................................................................ 6
1.2.2 –Multi-Session, Protocols and Emulations........................................................................ 7
1.2.3 - Print and Terminal Server................................................................................................ 7
1.2.4 - Handling other Devices.................................................................................................... 7
1.2.5 - Administration .................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 -THIN CLIENT MODELS.......................................................................................................... 8
2 - INITIAL POWER-ON .................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 -QUICK SET-UP..................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.1 - First Screen.................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.2 - Interface Selection......................................................................................................... 12
2.1.3 - Network Connection....................................................................................................... 13
2.1.4 - Session Profile............................................................................................................... 13
a) Microsoft TSE/RDS - RemoteApp Desktop....................................................................... 13
b) Microsoft TSE/RDS - Direct or Gateway Access .............................................................. 14
c) Citrix Receiver - Citrix Receiver Desktop.......................................................................... 14
d) Citrix Receiver - XenApp/XenDesktop.............................................................................. 15
e) Citrix Receiver - MetaFrame ............................................................................................. 15
f) Citrix Receiver - VDI-in-a-Box............................................................................................ 16
g) Citrix Receiver - Direct Access.......................................................................................... 16
h) VMware View Client .......................................................................................................... 16
i) VNC.................................................................................................................................... 17
j) 5250 or 3270 ...................................................................................................................... 17
k) Text Emulation................................................................................................................... 18
2.1.5 - Citrix Receiver - Resource Selection............................................................................. 18
2.1.6 - Devices .......................................................................................................................... 19
2.1.7 - Set-Up Summary ........................................................................................................... 19
2.2 -AUTO-CONFIGURATION..................................................................................................... 20
2.2.1 - Stage 1: Checking the Network ..................................................................................... 20
2.2.2 - Stage 2: Sending DHCP Requests................................................................................ 20
2.2.3 - Stage 3: Sending Requests to AxRM ............................................................................ 20
2.2.4 - Stage 4: Receiving the Firmware File............................................................................ 21
2.2.5 - Stage 5: Receiving the Configuration File ..................................................................... 22
3 - INTERACTIVE SET-UP.............................................................................................................. 23
3.1 -SETTING NETWORK ENVIRONMENT................................................................................ 25
3.1.1 - General Parameters....................................................................................................... 25
a) The Thin client Name........................................................................................................ 25
b) Active Interface.................................................................................................................. 26
c) The Thin client Comment .................................................................................................. 26
3.1.2 - Ethernet Interface .......................................................................................................... 26
a) Static or Dynamic IP Address ........................................................................................... 27
b) DNS Protocol..................................................................................................................... 27
c) Router Management.......................................................................................................... 28

d) 802.1X Security.................................................................................................................29
3.1.3 - Wireless Interface ..........................................................................................................29
a) Selecting the SSID ............................................................................................................30
b) Configuring the SSID.........................................................................................................30
c) Advanced Settings.............................................................................................................33
3.1.4 - Server Management.......................................................................................................34
3.1.5 - SSL Security ..................................................................................................................36
a) TLS/SSL Client Version.....................................................................................................36
b) Server Certificate...............................................................................................................36
c) Authentication and Encryption Capabilities .......................................................................36
3.1.6 - Active Directory..............................................................................................................37
3.2 -GENERAL SETTINGS..........................................................................................................37
3.2.1 - The Keyboard and the Mouse........................................................................................38
3.2.2 - The Screen.....................................................................................................................38
a) Graphical Environment......................................................................................................39
b) Screen Saver.....................................................................................................................39
c) Touch Screen ....................................................................................................................40
3.2.3 - Local Desktop ................................................................................................................41
a) Theme ...............................................................................................................................42
b) Taskbar..............................................................................................................................42
c) Keys for Switching Sessions .............................................................................................42
3.2.4 - Audio..............................................................................................................................43
a) Audio Device .....................................................................................................................43
b) Sound Alerts......................................................................................................................43
3.2.5 - Global RDP/ICA.............................................................................................................43
a) USB Port Redirection ........................................................................................................43
b) Keyboard Nationality .........................................................................................................44
3.2.6 - Time Settings .................................................................................................................45
a) Internal Clock.....................................................................................................................45
b) Time Redirection ...............................................................................................................45
c) Automatic Reboot ..............................................................................................................46
3.2.7 - Thin client Remote Control ............................................................................................46
a) Remote Control .................................................................................................................46
b) Telnet Set-Up ....................................................................................................................47
3.2.8 - Security ..........................................................................................................................47
a) Local Desktop Access.......................................................................................................47
b) Set-Up Access...................................................................................................................47
3.2.9 - Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................48
a) Default Printer Port............................................................................................................48
b) Regional Option.................................................................................................................48
3.2.10 - Footcontrol...................................................................................................................48
3.2.11 - Voice Recorder ............................................................................................................49
3.3 -SESSION SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................50
3.3.1 - Application Desktop (RemoteApp or Citrix Receiver)....................................................50
3.3.2 - Predefined Sessions......................................................................................................51
a) Session Types...................................................................................................................51
b) Duplicating Session Settings.............................................................................................51
3.4 -USB MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................52
3.4.1 - Specifications.................................................................................................................52
3.4.2 - Connecting a USB Keyboard.........................................................................................52
3.4.3 - Connecting a USB Barcode Reader ..............................................................................52
3.4.4 - Connecting a Mouse......................................................................................................53
3.4.5 - Connecting a HUB .........................................................................................................53
3.4.6 - Connecting a Printer ......................................................................................................53
a) Logical Port Attachment ....................................................................................................53
b) Setting-Up..........................................................................................................................53
c) Releasing a Logical Port....................................................................................................53

3.4.7 - Connecting a USB-RS232 Adaptor ............................................................................... 54
a) Overview ........................................................................................................................... 54
b) Configuration..................................................................................................................... 55
3.4.8 - Connecting a Touch Screen .......................................................................................... 55
3.4.9 - Connecting a Mass Storage Device .............................................................................. 55
3.4.10 - Connecting a Smartcard Reader ................................................................................. 56
3.4.11 - Connecting a USB Audio Device................................................................................. 57
3.4.12 - Listing Connected USB Devices.................................................................................. 57
3.5 -SETTING AUXILIARY AND LOGICAL PORTS..................................................................... 58
3.5.1 - Setting Up the Ports....................................................................................................... 58
a) Setting Serial Ports............................................................................................................ 58
b) Setting the Parallel Port..................................................................................................... 59
c) Setting USB Logical Ports................................................................................................. 59
d) Setting Network Printers.................................................................................................... 61
3.5.2 - Connecting a Printer...................................................................................................... 61
3.5.3 - Connecting a Serial Terminal ........................................................................................ 62
3.5.4 - Connecting other Peripherals ........................................................................................ 63
3.5.5 - Using a Serial Port as the Main Port of a Session......................................................... 63
3.5.6 - Other Uses..................................................................................................................... 63
a) Using rtty ........................................................................................................................... 63
b) Using the rsh Command to Print....................................................................................... 64
3.6 -OTHER FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................ 65
3.6.1 - Tuning............................................................................................................................ 65
3.6.2 - Auto-Configuration......................................................................................................... 65
3.6.3 - Remote Administration .................................................................................................. 66
a) RSH Administration........................................................................................................... 66
b) XML Administration........................................................................................................... 66
3.6.4 - Factory Settings............................................................................................................. 66
3.6.5 - Local Store..................................................................................................................... 66
3.6.6 - Smartcard Readers........................................................................................................ 67
4 - USING THE THIN CLIENT......................................................................................................... 69
4.1 -SWITCHING ON THE THIN CLIENT .................................................................................... 70
4.2 -ACTIVE DIRECTORY LOGON............................................................................................. 70
4.3 -LOCAL DESKTOP ................................................................................................................ 71
4.3.1 - 'Modern Style' Taskbar .................................................................................................. 72
4.3.2 –'Classical' Taskbar ........................................................................................................ 73
4.4 -CONNECTING ASESSION.................................................................................................. 73
4.4.1 - Creating a Session......................................................................................................... 73
4.4.2 - Authenticating ................................................................................................................ 74
4.4.3 - Checking the SSL Certificate......................................................................................... 74
4.4.4 - Selecting a Resource..................................................................................................... 75
4.4.5 - Connecting the Application Desktop.............................................................................. 75
4.4.6 - USB Port Redirection..................................................................................................... 76
4.5 -SWITCHING SESSIONS ...................................................................................................... 76
4.6 -RETURNING TO THE LOCAL DESKTOP............................................................................ 77
4.7 -DISCONNECTING SESSION............................................................................................... 77
4.8 -SPECIAL FEATURES........................................................................................................... 77
4.8.1 - Getting Session Information .......................................................................................... 77
4.8.2 - Locking the Screen........................................................................................................ 78
4.8.3 - "Copy/Paste" Function................................................................................................... 79
a) Copy.................................................................................................................................. 79
b) Paste ................................................................................................................................. 79
4.8.4 –USB Port Redirection Function..................................................................................... 79
4.8.5 - Local Calculator ............................................................................................................. 80
4.9 -TURNING OFF THE THIN CLIENT....................................................................................... 80
4.10 -AX3000 HOT-KEYS............................................................................................................ 82

5 - INSTALLING UNDER WINDOWS.............................................................................................. 83
5.1 -MICROSOFT TSE/RDS SESSION.......................................................................................85
5.1.1 –Access Mode.................................................................................................................86
a) Load Balancing..................................................................................................................86
b) RDS Gateway....................................................................................................................86
5.1.2 - Connection Properties ...................................................................................................87
5.1.3 - Authentication ................................................................................................................87
5.1.4 - Display Parameters........................................................................................................88
5.1.5 - Additional Parameters....................................................................................................89
5.1.6 - Redirected Resources ...................................................................................................90
a) Declaring a Redirected Printer ..........................................................................................90
b) Declaring a Redirected COM/LPT Port.............................................................................91
c) Redirecting Resources within the RDP session................................................................93
5.1.7 - Performance...................................................................................................................94
5.2 -CITRIX RECEIVER SESSION ..............................................................................................95
5.2.1 - 'Connection Parameters' Section...................................................................................96
a) StoreFront Protocol ...........................................................................................................96
b) WEB Interface Protocol.....................................................................................................96
c) TCP/IP+HTTP Protocol .....................................................................................................97
d) Direct Access.....................................................................................................................97
5.2.2 - 'Published Resource' Section ........................................................................................97
5.2.3 - 'Session Parameters' Section ........................................................................................99
5.2.4 - Connection Properties ...................................................................................................99
5.2.5 - Authentication ..............................................................................................................100
5.2.6 - Display Parameters......................................................................................................101
5.2.7 - Additional Parameters..................................................................................................101
5.2.8 - Redirected Resources .................................................................................................102
a) Declaring a Redirected Printer ........................................................................................102
b) Declaring a Redirected COM/LPT Port...........................................................................103
c) Redirecting Resources ....................................................................................................104
d) Remapping a COM/LPT port...........................................................................................105
5.2.9 - Bandwidth ....................................................................................................................105
5.3 -REMOTEAPP AND CITRIX RECEIVER DESKTOPS.........................................................106
5.3.1 - Application Desktop Activation.....................................................................................106
5.3.2 - 'Connection Parameters' Section.................................................................................107
a) Exploration Protocol and Server......................................................................................107
b) Connection Properties.....................................................................................................108
c) Authentication..................................................................................................................108
d) Desktop Parameters........................................................................................................109
5.3.3 - 'Session Parameters' Section ......................................................................................110
5.4 -VMWARE VIEW CLIENT SESSION ...................................................................................110
5.4.1 - Setting-Up the Session ................................................................................................111
a) Authentication..................................................................................................................111
b) Available Desktop Menu..................................................................................................112
5.4.2 - Configuring the VMware Connection Broker ...............................................................112
5.5 -MANAGING PRINTERS......................................................................................................114
5.5.1 - Setting-Up the AX3000 ................................................................................................115
5.5.2 - Setting-Up the Windows Server...................................................................................115
5.6 -REMOTE ADMINISTRATION.............................................................................................116
6 - INSTALLING UNDER OS/400..................................................................................................117
6.1 -5250 SCREEN SESSION....................................................................................................118
6.1.1 - Keyboard Type.............................................................................................................118
a) Setting-Up the Keyboard Type........................................................................................118
b) In event of problems........................................................................................................118
6.1.2 - Setting a Session.........................................................................................................118

6.1.3 - Display Parameters...................................................................................................... 119
6.1.4 - Customizing 5250 Emulation....................................................................................... 120
a) 5250 Emulation General Parameters.............................................................................. 120
b) Remapping 5250 Functions to any PC Keyboard keys .................................................. 121
c) Palette.............................................................................................................................. 123
6.1.5 - Setting-Up the Auto-Signon Function.......................................................................... 123
6.1.6 - Connection Properties ................................................................................................. 124
6.2 -USING THE AX3000........................................................................................................... 124
6.2.1 - The 5250 Status Line................................................................................................... 124
6.2.2 - Using the Keyboard ..................................................................................................... 126
6.2.3 - Programming Function Keys (Macro Feature) ............................................................ 127
a) Programming a Function Key.......................................................................................... 127
b) Processing a Key Sequence........................................................................................... 127
6.2.4 - The Mouse................................................................................................................... 128
6.2.5 - The Transparent Mode ................................................................................................ 128
a) Start and Stop Sequence................................................................................................ 128
b) Operating Mode Rules .................................................................................................... 128
c) Character or Hexadecimal Mode..................................................................................... 129
d) Examples......................................................................................................................... 129
e) Handling DTR and RTS Signals...................................................................................... 129
6.3 -5250 PRINTER ................................................................................................................... 130
6.3.1 - Setting-Up and Using a Prt5250 Printer ...................................................................... 130
a) General Settings.............................................................................................................. 130
b) Enhanced Parameters..................................................................................................... 131
c) Using the Printer.............................................................................................................. 132
d) In Event of Problems....................................................................................................... 132
6.3.2 - Setting-Up and Using an LPD Printer.......................................................................... 133
6.4 -REMOTE ADMINISTRATION............................................................................................. 133
6.5 -FURTHER OPTIONS.......................................................................................................... 133
6.5.1 - Turning-Off the AX3000............................................................................................... 133
6.5.2 - Reconnection Problem ................................................................................................ 133
7 - INSTALLING UNDER OS/390.................................................................................................. 135
7.1 -3270 SCREEN SESSION ................................................................................................... 136
7.1.1 - Setting a Session......................................................................................................... 136
7.1.2 - Display Parameters...................................................................................................... 137
7.1.3 - Customizing the 3270 Emulation................................................................................. 137
a) 3270 Emulation Additional Parameters........................................................................... 138
b) Remapping 3270 Functions to any PC Keyboard keys .................................................. 139
c) Palette.............................................................................................................................. 140
7.1.4 - Connection Properties ................................................................................................. 140
7.2 -USING THE TERMIMAL..................................................................................................... 142
7.2.1 - The 3270 Status Line................................................................................................... 142
7.2.2 - Using a PC/AT Keyboard (102/105 keys).................................................................... 143
7.2.3 - Programming Function Keys (Macro Feature) ............................................................ 144
a) Programming a Function Key.......................................................................................... 145
b) Processing a Key Sequence........................................................................................... 145
7.3 -3270 PRINTER ................................................................................................................... 145
7.4 -REMOTE ADMINISTRATION............................................................................................. 147
8 - INSTALLING UNDER UNIX/LINUX ......................................................................................... 149
8.1 -TEXT MODE SESSION (TCP/IP OR SERIAL MODE)........................................................ 150
8.1.1 - Setting a Session Profile.............................................................................................. 150
8.1.2 - Protocols: telnet, tty, ssh, ssh2 or aux1/aux2 .............................................................. 150
a) The TELNET Protocol..................................................................................................... 151
b) The TTY Protocol ............................................................................................................ 151
c) The SSH2 Protocol.......................................................................................................... 152

d) Serial Ports (Aux1, Aux2…) ............................................................................................152
8.1.3 - Selecting the Emulation ...............................................................................................152
8.1.4 - Display Parameters......................................................................................................153
8.1.5 - Customizing the Emulation ..........................................................................................153
a) Emulation Additional Parameters....................................................................................154
b) Editing Keyboard Table...................................................................................................155
c) Key Mapping....................................................................................................................156
d) Palette .............................................................................................................................157
8.1.6 - Coloring Mode..............................................................................................................157
8.1.7 - Underline Attribute Management.................................................................................158
a) Using the Session as a Monochrome Session................................................................158
b) Using the Coloring Mode.................................................................................................158
c) Using Underline Attribute in Color Mode .........................................................................158
8.1.8 - Connection Properties .................................................................................................158
8.1.9 - Login Script..................................................................................................................159
a) Enabling a Login Script....................................................................................................159
b) Example...........................................................................................................................159
8.2 -GRAPHICAL MODE SESSION (VNC)................................................................................160
8.2.1 - Connection Properties .................................................................................................161
8.2.2 - Display Parameters......................................................................................................161
8.2.3 - Additional Parameters..................................................................................................162
8.3 -CONTROLLING PRINTERS...............................................................................................163
8.3.1 - The tty Protocol............................................................................................................163
8.3.2 - The LPD Protocol.........................................................................................................164
8.3.3 - The rsh Command .......................................................................................................164
8.3.4 - Using Transparent Mode .............................................................................................164
8.4 -THE AXEL TTY SERVER....................................................................................................165
8.4.1 - Overview ......................................................................................................................165
8.4.2 - Installing an AXEL tty server........................................................................................166
8.4.3 - Using an AXEL tty server.............................................................................................166
a) Overview..........................................................................................................................166
b) Running the Axel Tty Server ...........................................................................................167
8.4.4 - The axttyd Mechanism.................................................................................................167
8.4.5 - Uninstalling...................................................................................................................167
8.4.6 - In Event of Problems....................................................................................................167
a) Message "Can not bind TCP port" ..................................................................................167
b) Message "Waiting for connections from TCP/IP socket" ................................................168
8.5 -REMOTE ADMINISTRATION.............................................................................................168
8.5.1 - AxRM Software............................................................................................................168
8.5.2 - Using Unix/Linux Commands.......................................................................................168
9 - TOOLS AND STATISTICS .......................................................................................................169
9.1 -HANDLING ACONFIGURATION FILEWITH AMEMSTICK..............................................170
9.1.1 - Obtaining and Storing the Configuration File...............................................................170
9.1.2 - Send a Configuration File to the Thin Client................................................................170
9.2 -UPDATING THE FIRMWARE.............................................................................................171
9.2.1 - From a MemStick.........................................................................................................171
9.2.2 - With bootp/tftp Protocols..............................................................................................172
9.3 -THE PING COMMAND........................................................................................................172
9.4 -CONNECTION MANAGEMENT .........................................................................................172
9.4.1 - Global Connection List.................................................................................................173
9.4.2 - "TCP Server" and "TCP Client" Connection Information .............................................174
9.5 -ETHERNET INTERFACE INFORMATION .........................................................................175
9.5.1 - Ethernet Interface.........................................................................................................175
a) State ................................................................................................................................175
b) DHCP/DNS......................................................................................................................175
c) Statistic ............................................................................................................................176

9.5.2 - Wireless Interface ........................................................................................................ 177
a) State................................................................................................................................ 177
b) DHCP/DNS...................................................................................................................... 177
c) Statistic............................................................................................................................ 177
9.6 -USB STATISTICS............................................................................................................... 178
10 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION................................................................................................. 179
10.1 -AXRM: THE AXEL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................ 180
10.2 -REMOTE CONTROL........................................................................................................ 181
10.3 -INTERACTIVE TELNET SET-UP ..................................................................................... 181
10.4 -BATCH REMOTE SET-UP................................................................................................ 182
10.4.1 - AX3000 Remote Set-Up ............................................................................................ 182
10.4.2 - Configuration File Format .......................................................................................... 182
a) Header............................................................................................................................. 183
b) Substitution Commands.................................................................................................. 183
c) End of File ....................................................................................................................... 184
APPENDIX ..................................................................................................................................... 185
A.1 -USING THE INTERACTIVE SET-UP ................................................................................. 186
A.1.1 - Entering the Set-Up..................................................................................................... 186
A.1.2 - Navigation.................................................................................................................... 186
a) The Horizontal General Menu......................................................................................... 187
b) Vertical Menus................................................................................................................. 187
c) Dialog Boxes ................................................................................................................... 187
A.1.3 - Enter Data ................................................................................................................... 188
A.1.4 - Special Notation .......................................................................................................... 188
A.1.5 - Exiting the set-up......................................................................................................... 188
A.2 -NETWORK OVERVIEW..................................................................................................... 189
A.2.1 - Ethernet Addresses..................................................................................................... 189
A.2.2 - IP Address................................................................................................................... 189
A.2.3 - Router.......................................................................................................................... 189
A.3 -THE DHCP PROTOCOL .................................................................................................... 191
A.3.1 - Overview...................................................................................................................... 191
A.3.2 - Setting-Up the AX3000................................................................................................ 191
A.3.3 - Using the AX3000........................................................................................................ 191
A.3.4 - Errors........................................................................................................................... 192
a) Boot Time Failure............................................................................................................ 192
b) Re-negotiation Failure..................................................................................................... 192
A.4 -THE DNS PROTOCOL....................................................................................................... 193
A.4.1 - Overview...................................................................................................................... 193
A.4.2 - Resolving a Name....................................................................................................... 193
a) Resolution Strategy......................................................................................................... 193
b) Resolution Method .......................................................................................................... 194
c) Messages Displayed on the AX3000 Screen.................................................................. 195
A.4.3 - Publishing the Thin Client Name................................................................................. 196
a) By the DHCP Server ....................................................................................................... 196
b) By the Thin Client............................................................................................................ 196
A.5 -SETTING-UP AXEL DHCP OPTIONS................................................................................ 196
A.5.1 - 'axrmserv' Option: XML auto-configuration ................................................................. 197
A.5.2 - 'axrmservssl' Option: XML-SSL auto-configuration..................................................... 197
A.6 -RSH ADMINISTRATION COMMAND LIST........................................................................ 197
A.7 –MORE INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 198
A.7.1 - Reload Factory Settings.............................................................................................. 198
A.7.2 - General Level: Advanced Parameters ........................................................................ 198
a) Network Menu ................................................................................................................. 199
b) Keyboard/Screen Menu................................................................................................... 200
c) Auxiliary Ports Menu........................................................................................................ 200

d) Mass Storage Device Menu ............................................................................................201
e) Miscellaneous Menu........................................................................................................202
A.7.3 - Session Level: Enhanced Parameters ........................................................................202
a) 'Secondary Server' Parameter ........................................................................................203
b) 'TCP port' Parameter.......................................................................................................203
c) 'mss' and 'Window' Parameters.......................................................................................203
d) 'Time to Live' Parameter..................................................................................................203
e) 'TCP port Assignment' Parameter...................................................................................203
f) 'Nagle's Algorithm' Parameter..........................................................................................204
g) 'Keepalive' Parameter......................................................................................................204
h) 'Additional Time-Out for Reconnection (sec)' Parameter................................................204
i) 'Break Code' Parameter....................................................................................................204
j) 'Enabling NAWS' Parameter.............................................................................................204
k) 'Always add NULL after CR' Parameter ..........................................................................205
l) 'National Language Negotiation' Parameter.....................................................................205
A.7.4 - Keyboard Codes and Time Zone Names for RDP/ICA Sessions ...............................205
a) Keyboard Codes..............................................................................................................205
b) Name of Time Zone.........................................................................................................206
A.7.5 –Displaying Text Session in Graphics Mode................................................................208
a) Full Screen Mode ............................................................................................................209
b) Size and spacing of characters .......................................................................................209
c) Information about Current Session..................................................................................210
A.7.6 - Setting the IP Address by a PING Command .............................................................210
A.8 -HARDWARE AND FIRMWARE INFORMATION................................................................211
A.8.1 - Hardware Information..................................................................................................211
A.8.2 - Firmware Information...................................................................................................212

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction
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This manual provides details on thin client operation, maintenance and set-up.
The manual is organized into the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Axel Thin Client
Introduction to the thin client’s main features.
Chapter 2: First Boot Time
When the thin client is powered-up for the first time, the Quick Set-Up provides a fast and easy
method to configure the thin client. In addition the Auto-Configuration service is started.
Chapter 3: Interactive set-up
The interactive set-up allows network, application desktop and sessions to be configured. It
allows also peripherals to be configured
Chapter 4: Using the Thin Client
How to use the local desktop and the multi-session feature.
Chapter 5: Installing under Windows
Description of application desktop (RemoteApp/Citrix) and sessions (TSE/RDS, Citrix and
VMware View Client).
Chapter 6: Installing under OS/400
Description of 5250 specific features.
Chapter 7: Installing under OS/390
Description of 3270 specific features.
Chapter 8: Installing under Unix/Linux
Description of Unix/Linux specific features (tty server, multi-shell, VNC server...).
Chapter 9: Tools and Statistics
Description of the embedded AX3000 tools (ping, statistics, etc).
Chapter 10: Remote Administration
Introduction of AxRM (Axel Remote Management software on Windows)
Description of configuring thin clients remotely via ‘telnet’
Description of remotely sending a configuration text file to one or multiple thin clients.
Appendices:
The following appendices give more detailed information:
A.1 - Using the thin client interactive set-up
A.2 - Network overview (Ethernet address, IP address and routers)
A.3 - DHCP protocol
A.4 - DNS protocol

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A.5 - Axel DHCP Option
A.6 - Administration command list (rsh)
A.7 - Going further...
A.8 - Hardware and firmware information

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- 1 -
INTRODUCTION TO THE
AXEL THIN CLIENT

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This chapter introduces the main features of the Axel thin client.
1.1 - ULTRA THIN CLIENT TECHNOLOGY
The main benefits of "Ultra Thin Client" technology are:
No Operating System
The innovative Ultra Thin Client technology from Axel uses ALL the hardware resources for specific
thin-client functions and not simply to host an operating system. These functions are:
• Screen refresh/resolution performance
• High robustness and availability
• No memory fragmentation
• Totally virus proof
• Instant boot
No Embedded Applications
Embedded applications in a thin client are a source of problems, consider the following:
•Application of regular security upgrades and patches
•Support and tracking of successive versions of applications
•After an upgrade more memory may be required to run new version
•Integrity of functionality: ie two ‘identical’ thin clients may behave very differently depending
on installed applications and their versions.
No Local Management
By not having an operating system the set-up is massively simplified.
• No file system or registry,
• No management of user accounts,
•New parameter settings are effective immediately (i.e. no need for reboot),
•No backup or restore file issues (in the event of reversing a failed software upgrade).
Despite its advanced technology the Axel thin client is managed like a traditional terminal. The set-
up is designed to be equally accessible from the thin client or remotely over the network (by telnet
or VNC).
1.2 - MAIN FUNCTIONS
1.2.1 - Network
The Axel thin client supports the following network functions:
- DHCP: obtaining an IP address and other parameters

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- DNS: publishing the thin client name and resolving server names
- Routing: WAN connection
In addition for the AX3000 M85 there is a choice of the active interfaces, either Ethernet or
Wireless (802.11b/g). Only one interface can be active but each provides its own IP settings
(DHCP, DNS, routers).
1.2.2 –Multi-Session, Protocols and Emulations
With its set of protocols and emulations, the thin client can be connected to most of multi-user
environments.
A thin client can support up to six concurrent and independent sessions which can be used as:
- Predefined sessions: the session is defined (protocol / emulation / resolution) to be
connected to any given server.
- Application desktop: after local authentication, icons of published applications are
displayed. When an icon is selected, a dynamic session (RDP/ICA) is created.
A taskbar or hotkey are used to open or switch between sessions.
For secured connections, SSL (with certificates) and the RDP/ICA gateway feature is supported.
1.2.3 - Print and Terminal Server
The AX3000 auxiliary ports can be managed either:
- By a network service: LPD or PRT5250 for printers, TELNET CLIENT for serial terminals or
TTY for other peripherals.
- By escape sequences: compatible with serial terminals. (Slave mode)
1.2.4 - Handling other Devices
Other devices are supported:
- Barcode readers,
- touch screens,
- USB drives,
- Smartcard readers,
- Audio (input/output).
1.2.5 - Administration
The Axel XML protocol allows thin clients to be remotely administrated. The Axel administration
software (AxRM) is free and can be downloaded from our web site.
Embedded AX3000 tools are provided, for example network “ping” and USB diagnostics.

Introduction to the Axel Thin Client
8 AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual
1.3 - THIN CLIENT MODELS
The following table lists the main differences between models:
Model 80WMS
Model 80
Model 85
Model 90
Connection
Ethernet (TCP/IP)
100 BT
100 BT
100 BT
1000BT
Wireless (option)
---
---
802.11b/g
802.11b/g/n
Serial (RS232)
---
By USB
yes
By USB
Display
Video Port
VGA
VGA
VGA
VGA et DP++
Resolution
1920x1200
1920x1200
1920x1200
1920x1200 (x2)
Nbr of Colors
16 millions
16 millions
16 millions
16 millions
Sessions
Microsoft
- RDS/TSE & RemoteApp
- Multipoint
---
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Citrix
- Metaframe
- XenAPP/XenDesktop
- StoreFront & NetScaler
---
---
---
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
VMware Client (RDP)
---
yes
yes
yes
VNC Client
---
yes
yes
yes
Text Emulations
---
yes
yes
yes
Connectors
Parallel Port
By USB
By USB
1
By USB
Serial port
---
By USB
2
By USB
USB Port (2.0)
4
4
4
6
RDP/ICA Redirection
USB Drive
yes
yes
yes
yes
Smartcard
---
yes
yes
yes
Audio
By USB
By USB
By USB
yes
Other Features
Wake On LAN
---
---
---
yes
Note: a separate user's manual is dedicated to the configuration and the use of AX3000 Model
80WMS and 90.

Initial Power-On
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INITIAL POWER-ON

Initial Power-On
10 AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual
This chapter describes the 'Quick Set-Up' feature and the 'Auto-Configuration' service.
When the thin client is switched on up for the very first time two configuration methods are
available:
- Quick Set-Up: a wizard allows the thin client to be set-up in few seconds for typical use.
-Auto-Configuration: used in conjunction with AxRM, this function allows the thin client to
receive new firmware and/or a configuration.
IMPORTANT: the auto-configuration must use the Ethernet interface, i.e. not applicable
through Wireless interface.
2.1 - QUICK SET-UP
This feature is automatically run when the thin client is powered up for the first time or can be
accessed at any time from the interactive set-up, by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Esc ([Configuration]-[Quick
set-up]).
The quick set-up is designed for a typical simple environment of:
- One server
- An optional router
- All sessions set identically
- Remote Control
- Optional printer and memory stick
Note: After the ’Quick set-up’ is run all other parameters within the thin client are reset to their
factory default values.
The ‘quick set-up’ guides the user through a setup menus in an intuitive manner.