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

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  • Page 1 AXEL Thin Client AX3000 Models 80 and 85 USER'S MANUAL August 2017 - Ref.: AX3-M8X-E/1626-4...
  • Page 2 The information related to firmware 1626b in this document is subject to change without notice. AXEL assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ..........................
  • Page 4 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 .......................
  • Page 5 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 .................
  • Page 6 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 ......................
  • Page 7 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 ....................
  • Page 8 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 ...................
  • Page 9 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 ....................
  • Page 10 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 ...................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction INTRODUCTION AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 Introduction A.5 - Axel DHCP Option A.6 - Administration command list (rsh) A.7 - Going further... A.8 - Hardware and firmware information AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 15: Introduction To The Axel Thin Client

    Introduction to the Axel Thin Client - 1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE AXEL THIN CLIENT AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 16: Ultra Thin Client Technology

    • 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).

  • Page 17: Multi-Session, Protocols And Emulations

    - 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.

  • Page 18: Thin Client Models

    Introduction to the Axel Thin Client 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...

  • Page 19: Initial Power-On

    Initial Power-On - 2 - INITIAL POWER-ON AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 20: Quick Set-Up

    Initial Power-On 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.
  • Page 21 Initial Power-On The dialog box structure (referred to as a Wizard) is shown below: FIRST SCREEN Graphical Environment Session Type INTERFACE Ethernet/Wireless Selection (802.11 Settings) NETWORK CONNECTION IP Settings SESSION PROFILE Session Type REBOOT CITRIX SESSION Resource List DEVICE Printer USB Drive SUMMARIZE Note: the following keystrokes are available in the set-up (for more information see Appendix A.1):...

  • Page 22: First Screen

    Initial Power-On 2.1.1 - First Screen This first screen allows the session type to be selected: These parameters are: - Keyboard: keyboard nationality. The value selected is used from there on. - Terminal Name: See appendix A.4.3 - Remote control Allowed: allows thin client to be controlled over the network. (See Chapter 10.2) - Resolution: the default value is monitor-dependent (auto-detection of the recommended resolution).

  • Page 23: Network Connection

    Initial Power-On 2.1.3 - Network Connection The Network dialog box is shown below: The parameters are: - Enable DHCP: two options: - Yes: the DHCP protocol is run when the set-up is exited and the thin client automatically obtains an IP address and various other DHCP options (netmask, default router, etc).

  • Page 24: B) Microsoft Tse/Rds - Direct Or Gateway Access

    Initial Power-On b) Microsoft TSE/RDS - Direct or Gateway Access A predefined RDP session will be connected to a TSE/RDS server (identified by its name or IP address): These parameters are: - Connection Speed: network type selected trough a list. - Name or IP Address (only for Gateway Access): DNS Name or IP address of secure gateway - Server Name: TSE server DNS name...

  • Page 25: D) Citrix Receiver - Xenapp/Xendesktop

    Initial Power-On d) Citrix Receiver - XenApp/XenDesktop A predefined ICA session associated with a resource published by the "StoreFront" protocol: These parameters are: - Server URL: syntax is [https://]server[:port][/config]. - https: optional use (default: http) - server: DNS name of IP address of StoreFront server - port: optional TCP port (default: 80 for http and 443 for https) - Choose a Published Resource: if 'no', a resource list will be proposed to the user.

  • Page 26: F) Citrix Receiver - Vdi-In-A-Box

    Initial Power-On f) Citrix Receiver - VDI-in-a-Box With VDI-in-a-Box, after authentication, published desktop icons are displayed on the thin client local desktop. ICA sessions will be created dynamically: These parameters are: - Server URL: syntax is [https://]server[:port][/config]. - https: optional use (default: http) - server: DNS name of IP address of WEB Interface server - port: optional TCP port (default: 80 for http and 443 for https) - /config: optional configuration full pathname (default is "/dt/PNAgent/config.xml")

  • Page 27: I) Vnc

    Initial Power-On - server: DNS name of IP address of VIEW server - port: optional TCP port (default: 80 for http and 443 for https) i) VNC A predefined VNC session will be connected to a Linux server (identified by its name or IP address): These parameters are: - Server Name: DNS name or simple mnemonic.

  • Page 28: K) Text Emulation

    Initial Power-On k) Text Emulation A predefined telnet or ssh session will be connected to a Unix/Linux server (identified by its name or IP address): These parameters are: - Emulation: selected from a list. See Chapter 8.1.3 - Protocol: telnet or ssh2 - Number of Sessions: from 1 to 6 identical sessions can be created - Server Name: DNS name or simple mnemonic.

  • Page 29: Devices

    Initial Power-On 2.1.6 - Devices This box is displayed for the all session types: These parameters are: - Printer Connected: auxiliary port where printer is attached (none, aux1, aux2, parallel, USB1). - Protocol: LPD, TSE, Prt5250 or Prt3270. The next parameters are protocol-dependent: - LPD: Queue Name (name given to the auxiliary port) - TSE: Printer Name and Windows TSE Driver - Prt5250: Printer Name and Driver (printer type and model)

  • Page 30: Auto-Configuration

    There are also options to specify various thin client specific parameters, for example an IP address and thin client name etc. For more information on AxRM’s activity in the auto-configuration process, see the manual "Axel Remote Management", available from www.axel.com.

  • Page 31: Stage 4: Receiving The Firmware File

    Initial Power-On Method 2: If DHCP does not supply these values the thin client will try to resolve a ‘hardwired’ DNS name ("axrmserv" or "axrmservssl"). If one of these 2 names is resolved the thin client knows the AxRM server IP address. When resolving "axrmsrvssl", the thin client assumes the TCP port is 443 and the protocol is "XML- SSL".

  • Page 32: Stage 5: Receiving The Configuration File

    Initial Power-On 2.2.5 - Stage 5: Receiving the Configuration File This is the dialog box shown when receiving the configuration file: Note: if the firmware is updated the new version is displayed. After the configuration file is received the thin client reboots: The thin client is now ready for use.

  • Page 33: Interactive Set-Up

    Interactive Set-Up - 3 - INTERACTIVE SET-UP AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...
  • Page 34 Interactive Set-Up This chapter describes the thin client installation using the interactive set-up procedure. The following can be used to enter the thin client interactive set-up: - Using <Ctrl><Alt><Esc> from the thin client - Using Remote Control from AxRM. (See Chapters 10.1 and 10.2) - Using Telnet from another terminal/PC.

  • Page 35: Setting Network Environment

    A thin client name is mandatory – though need not be used. By default the thin client name is set to 'axel' suffixed by the last part of the MAC Ethernet address. For example 'axel200002'. This ensures all thin clients have a unique default name.

  • Page 36: B) Active Interface

    This character string allows a thin client description to be entered. This description will be obtained by the Axel Remote Management software (AxRM) during the 'discover' operation. This comment will allow the thin client to be easily located within the database.

  • Page 37: A) Static Or Dynamic Ip Address

    Interactive Set-Up - The 802.1X security. a) Static or Dynamic IP Address The DHCP protocol allows the thin client’s IP address (and other parameters) to be obtained at the boot time. When "Enable DHCP" is set to "Yes", the IP Address' field is not available and the DHCP settings are set through the "DHCP Parameters"...

  • Page 38: C) Router Management

    Interactive Set-Up Other DNS settings are available through the "DNS Parameters" option. The dialog box below is displayed: Parameters are: - DNS Search Domains: a DNS domain is used to resolve a server name or to register the thin client name (see Appendix A.4). Note: if the 'Default DNS Domain' is selected in the "DHCP Option List", the 'Default Domain' parameter cannot be accessed.

  • Page 39: D) 802.1X Security

    Interactive Set-Up - The target type: server or network (in this last case, a netmask allows sub-netting) d) 802.1X Security The 802.1X protocol is an authentication mechanism for terminals on a LAN requiring a password or certificate for authentication. Note: A dedicated authentication server (radius) is needed. Activate the 802.1X Security option and enter the 'Settings' box: The following table describes the parameters of each authentication mode: Authentication...

  • Page 40: A) Selecting The Ssid

    Interactive Set-Up Note: when the wireless interface is connected a [Disconnected] button is available. a) Selecting the SSID The first step is to enter the access point SSID. This can be done manually or by a scan operation. (Available only if the wireless interface is not currently connected). The SSID is case sensitive. The following shows a typical scan box (press <F2>): Note about hidden SSIDs: they are listed as <hidden>.
  • Page 41 AES (CCMP) TKIP Note 1: the "Personal (PSK)" protected access is known as WPA or WPA2. The Axel thin client is able to dynamically select one of these two protocols. If needed, a specific protocol (WPA or WPA2) can be forced via the "Wireless PSK/EAP version" in [Configuration]-[Advanced]- [Tunings].
  • Page 42 Interactive Set-Up "Protected Access" is "Enterprise (EAP)" Authentication Data Encryption Password Certificate Mode LEAP AES (CCMP) required TKIP required PEAP AES (CCMP) required optional (MS-CHAP v2) TKIP required optional EAP-TLS AES (CCMP) required TKIP required Note: see previous protected access mode for WPA / WPA2 protocols "Protected Access"...

  • Page 43: C) Advanced Settings

    Interactive Set-Up c) Advanced Settings Within the "Wireless Parameters" dialog box, click "Enhanced Parameters": Forced BSSID: in event of multiple access points with the same SSID, this option allows a specific one to be selected via its MAC address (BSSID). Roaming: this feature is only for 'mobile' thin clients.

  • Page 44: Server Management

    Interactive Set-Up The following flow chart describes how the thin client computes the current 'Average RSSI'. This value computation is critical because a wireless disconnection will be done if the Average RSSI is lower than the thin client RSSI Threshold: Initialisations: N=Number of samples (initial) Ts=Sampling Period...
  • Page 45 (AS400 in the example) - With DNS: a server is defined only by its name. This name can be either a full name (w2k8r2.paris.axel.fr) or an incomplete name (Linux). Its IP address is resolved later. (See Appendix A.4) Add a Server: move the highlight cursor to a vacant line and enter the name and either its IP address or DNS name.

  • Page 46: Ssl Security

    Interactive Set-Up 3.1.5 - SSL Security To configure the thin client SSL security policy, select the [Configuration]-[Network]-[SSL Security] menu. A dialog box as shown below is displayed: a) TLS/SSL Client Version The TLS/SSL client version can be selected: TLS 1.0, TLS1.1 or TLS 1.2. b) Server Certificate When an SSL connection is established it is advisable to check the server certificate.

  • Page 47: Active Directory

    Interactive Set-Up 3.1.6 - Active Directory Active Directory is mainly used for restricting the access to the thin client's local desktop (see Chapter 3.2.8). Once authenticated by Active Directory the terminal can be configured to connect to multiple sessions without reprompting for user credentials. It also can be used to perform a smartcard logon with a NLA RDS/TSE session.

  • Page 48: The Keyboard And The Mouse

    Interactive Set-Up 3.2.1 - The Keyboard and the Mouse Select the [Configuration]-[Terminal]-[Keyboard/Mouse] menu: Keyboard parameters (PS/2 or USB): - Nationality: select the nationality from a list - 'NUM' Led Initialization: this led lights when the AX3000 is switched on - 'CAPS' Led Initialization: this led lights when the AX3000 is switched on - Repeat Key Delay: sets the duration of a key being held down before it starts to auto-repeat (values: no, low, medium or high).

  • Page 49: A) Graphical Environment

    Interactive Set-Up a) Graphical Environment Parameters are: - Resolution: the default value of the monitor is automatically detected and used, although this can be overridden: Note: the 'Recommended Resolution' option allows the best resolution to be selected when the thin client starts up. - Orientations: possible values are 'Landscape', 'Portrait (Flipped)' and 'Portrait'.

  • Page 50: C) Touch Screen

    Interactive Set-Up Screen saver parameters: - Display logo: a logo can be displayed during the screen saver. This is either the default Axel logo or a customer logo loaded into the Local Store. See Chapter 3.6.5. - Energy Star Power Saver (available only if no logo is displayed): this saves monitor power consumption.

  • Page 51: Local Desktop

    - Automatic Detection: automatically obtains the set-up parameters from the touch-screen. To detect these settings the Axel thin client scans a range of baud rates and data formats. When these match the touch screen settings the serial line parameters are updated.

  • Page 52: A) Theme

    - Palette Option: four templates are available. - Background Color. - Display logo: a logo can be displayed. This is either the Axel logo displayed at the thin client boot-up or a customer’s logo loaded in the AX3000 Local Store. See Chapter 3.6.5.

  • Page 53: Audio

    Interactive Set-Up 3.2.4 - Audio Select the [Configuration]-[Terminal]-[Audio] menu: a) Audio Device When an audio device is detected its type is displayed (USB Audio). In this case the following options are available: - Hardware Information: miscellaneous information. - Volume: setting-up the volume (0=mute). - Sound Alerts: selecting the output device: buzzer or audio device.

  • Page 54: B) Keyboard Nationality

    Interactive Set-Up Note: this only works when the thin client is connected with the ICA protocol to a XenDeskop server or with the RDP protocol to a Server 2012 (or a Windows 8 machine) The "Eligible Devices" dialog box allows a subset of USB devices of a certain class to be selected for the USB Port Redirection feature.

  • Page 55: Time Settings

    Internal Clock Unlike a PC, there is no local clock (with battery) in Axel thin clients. To provide a local clock we have introduced support for a time client (NTP protocol). This allows the time to be obtained when the thin client is powered on.

  • Page 56: C) Automatic Reboot

    Interactive Set-Up The time zone parameters are: - Time Zone GMT: positive or negative offset from GMT. - Time Zone Name: a non-empty character string ("GMT Standard Time" by default). This character string must match one of the available Microsoft time zone name (case sensitive). See Appendix A.7.4.

  • Page 57: B) Telnet Set-Up

    Interactive Set-Up - User's Authorization Required: when this parameter is set the remote control must be accepted by the current user of the thin client. - Text Mode (TCP Port): remote control only for text-based session (thin client set-up, telnet, 5250 &...

  • Page 58: Miscellaneous

    The digit grouping symbol can be a dot, a comma or a space. 3.2.10 - Footcontrol The Axel thin client can locally manage a footcontrol switch. A keystroke is associated with each AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 59: Voice Recorder

    The next step allows an 'audio' action to be associated with this button. (or another keystroke can be associated by <Other…>: 3.2.11 - Voice Recorder The Axel thin client can locally handle Dictation (Philips Speechmike and Olympus). The concept is associating a keystroke with each button. Select the [Configuration]-[Terminal]-[Voice Recorder] menu. The configuration process is the same as the Footcontrol.

  • Page 60: Session Settings

    Interactive Set-Up 5250 sessions. 3.3 - SESSION SETTINGS The AX3000’s built-in multi-connection capability allows simultaneous access to up to 6 different servers. Each session can be used: - Either by the application desktop: RemoteApp or Citrix Receiver - Or by predefined session settings (server, protocols, resolution…) 3.3.1 - Application Desktop (RemoteApp or Citrix Receiver) This feature allows a user, after authentication, to get icons of his published resources (application(s) or desktop(s)) to be displayed on the thin client’s local desktop.

  • Page 61: Predefined Sessions

    Interactive Set-Up 3.3.2 - Predefined Sessions Select the [Configuration]-[Sessions]-[Session X] menu (where X is the session number). The "Session Type" list is displayed: Note: if the session was already associated with a "Session Type" the related dialog box is displayed. a) Session Types Microsoft TSE/RDS: connections to Windows TSE servers (from NT4 to 2012).

  • Page 62: Usb Management

    3.4.3 - Connecting a USB Barcode Reader The USB barcode reader is automatically detected by the Axel thin client. A barcode reader is treated as a keyboard. See previous chapter. AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 63: Connecting A Mouse

    3.4.6 - Connecting a Printer a) Logical Port Attachment When a USB printer is connected for the first time to the Axel thin client a logical port is associated. Four logical ports are available: Usb1, Usb2, Usb3 and Usb4. The associated logical ports are listed in the menu [Configuration]-[Ports]-[USB Logical Ports].

  • Page 64: Connecting A Usb-Rs232 Adaptor

    Interactive Set-Up In the menu [Configuration]-[Ports]-[USB Logical Ports] select the logical port. The following box is displayed: Select the [Delete] button to release the logical port. The released logical port is removed from the list of the associated ports and is now available for the next USB device.

  • Page 65: B) Configuration

    Interactive Set-Up b) Configuration A logical USB port is allocated to the USB-RS232 adaptor. (See attaching and releasing operations in the Chapter 3.4.6). For example: This USB logical port allows the adaptor to be configured: line parameters (baud rate, format...), service and RDP/ICA redirection.

  • Page 66: Connecting A Smartcard Reader

    Interactive Set-Up For your information the following table lists the most common file systems for each device type (√: supported by a PC or Axel, ○: supported only by a PC): USB Mass Storage Device NTFS exFAT ISO 9660 UDF PIMA Other √...

  • Page 67: Connecting A Usb Audio Device

    The use of a smartcard reader is enabled/disabled per session. See Chapters 5.1.6 and 5.2.8. 3.4.11 - Connecting a USB Audio Device The USB audio device is automatically detected by the Axel thin client. The use of an audio device is enabled/disabled per session. See Chapters 5.1.6 and 5.2.8.

  • Page 68: Setting Auxiliary And Logical Ports

    Interactive Set-Up 3.5 - SETTING AUXILIARY AND LOGICAL PORTS Three types of ports are available for peripheral devices: - Auxiliary ports: one parallel port, two native serial ports (Aux1 and Aux2). - USB logical ports: a USB logical port is automatically created when a USB printer or a USB-Serial adaptor is connected.

  • Page 69: B) Setting The Parallel Port

    Interactive Set-Up - Bi-directional Device: Used to control peripherals such as bar code readers, touch screens, scales etc - ASCII to EBCDIC: this mode allows ASCII data received by the auxiliary port to be converted to EBCDIC (AS/400) format and be placed in the keyboard buffer. This is useful for connecting PC based peripherals (scanners, scales, etc) to an AS/400 application.
  • Page 70 Interactive Set-Up Example of a dialog box for a USB printer: Example of a dialog box for a USB-RS232 adaptor: The dialog box parameters are: - Line Parameters (USB-RS232 adaptor only): see the serial ports Chapter. - Associated Service (ldp, prt5250, tty...): see Chapter 3.5.2 and following. - RDP/ICA Redirection: see Chapter 5.

  • Page 71: D) Setting Network Printers

    Interactive Set-Up d) Setting Network Printers Select the [Configuration]-[Ports]-[Network Printers]-[NetX] dialog box to configure TCP logical ports: The following parameters can be set: - Connection Type: always 'raw' - Server: select the server (i.e. network printer) from a list. - TCP Port: usual value is 9100. - Inactivity Time-out (sec): the session is automatically disconnected after this inactivity delay.

  • Page 72: Connecting A Serial Terminal

    Interactive Set-Up To set the LPD service on a port, select the [Configuration]-[Ports]-[xxx]-[yyy] dialog and enter the following parameters: - Service: select lpd. - Parameters: the following dialog box is displayed: - Printer Port Name: this is the port identifier. Sometimes the same name is used for the printer at the operating system level.

  • Page 73: Connecting Other Peripherals

    Otherwise, the AX3000 must be power-cycled. - Enhanced parameters: see Appendix A.10.3. Note: Axel provides a Unix/Linux utility called axtty by which pseudo-devices (/dev/ttypx) may be linked to the AX3000 serial ports. The AX3000 ports appear as local UNIX ‘/dev/xxx’ ports. For more information, see Chapter 8.4.

  • Page 74: B) Using The Rsh Command To Print

    Interactive Set-Up Note: the rtty service can also be used with the Axel daemon (axttyd) under UNIX (see Chapter 8.4). To set the rtty service on the port, enter the following parameters in the [Configuration]-[Ports]- [xxx]-[yyy] dialog box: - Service: select rtty.

  • Page 75: Other Functions

    Interactive Set-Up 3.6 - OTHER FUNCTIONS Less-used functions are available through the [Configuration]-[Advanced] menu: 3.6.1 - Tuning This box offers special thin client operating parameters. Usually the default values are suitable. For more information see Appendix A.7.2. 3.6.2 - Auto-Configuration The Auto-Configuration function lets a thin client check if new firmware and/or new configuration files are available.

  • Page 76: Remote Administration

    Interactive Set-Up 3.6.3 - Remote Administration This option allows the thin client remote administration to be customized: Remote administration command protocols are RSH (available with Linux or Windows command line) or XML (with AxRM). a) RSH Administration RSH command support can be disabled. b) XML Administration These parameters are: - Activation: XML support can be disabled or forced to be used with an SSL secured channel.

  • Page 77: Smartcard Readers

    Interactive Set-Up certificates can be copied from a memory stick by clicking the [Add object] button or transferred over the network by using AxRM (Axel software management). For more information, please consult the manual Axel Remote Management. Removing objects: an object can be removed by pressing <Del>. The entire local store can be cleared in a single operation by clicking the button [Clear All].

  • Page 79: Using The Thin Client

    Using the Thin Client - 4 - USING THE THIN CLIENT AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 80: Switching On The Thin Client

    Using the Thin Client This chapter covers use of the Axel Thin Client. 4.1 - SWITCHING ON THE THIN CLIENT Press the on/off switch to power-on the thin client. The very first operation is the firmware decompression in the RAM. The next operations depend on the thin client settings.

  • Page 81: Local Desktop

    Using the Thin Client Note: the domain name can't be changed. Only a valid authentication allows the local desktop to be accessed. Note: in event of password expiration, the user will be prompted to enter a new password. After a successful authentication, the AD session can be closed by clicking the user icon on the upper/right corner of the local desktop.

  • Page 82: Modern Style' Taskbar

    Desktop (pinned) Table 2 – Axel Notification Icons ('Modern Style' taskbar) Turning off - See Chapter 4.9 Getting thin client information (Firmware/Hardware) The network status is shown by one of the following icons: : Wireless interface connected (no authentication)

  • Page 83: Classical' Taskbar

    - The labels of the predefined sessions with a connection indicator (green when connected). - Notification icons (See Table 3) - Date and time (See Chapter 3.2.6) Example: Table 3 - Axel Notification Icons ('Classical' taskbar) Coming back the Local Desktop Turning off - See Chapter 4.6 Getting thin client information (Firmware/Hardware) The network status (see Chapter 4.3.1)

  • Page 84: Authenticating

    Using the Thin Client 4.4.2 - Authenticating When opening a session a local authentication box may be displayed. For example when opening the application desktop or a predefined RDP session configured with a TS Gateway or a TS Broker: 4.4.3 - Checking the SSL Certificate When an SSL connection is established, the SSL server certificate may be checked.

  • Page 85: Selecting A Resource

    Using the Thin Client 4.4.4 - Selecting a Resource With a predefined 'Citrix Receiver' or 'VMware View Client' session, the user may select the resource to be launched (if no predefined resource had been selected): When a resource is selected, connection information is requested to the server and an RDP/ICA session is opened.

  • Page 86: Usb Port Redirection

    Note: if the 'While the session is running' option is set, this box is also displayed when a device is plugged during the use of the RDP/ICA session. 4.5 - SWITCHING SESSIONS AXEL thin clients provide multiple and concurrent connections. This feature allows simultaneous access to multiple hosts and applications. Switching sessions can be done through: - The keyboard: press <Alt><Fx>...

  • Page 87: Returning To The Local Desktop

    Using the Thin Client 4.6 - RETURNING TO THE LOCAL DESKTOP The local desktop is displayed only when there are no current active sessions Returning to the Local Desktop can be done by pressing <Alt><Esc> or by clicking the taskbar 'desktop' icon (on the left).

  • Page 88: Locking The Screen

    Using the Thin Client The content of the box depends on the session type. For example from an RDP session: 4.8.2 - Locking the Screen For security reasons, it might be useful for the AX3000 operator to lock the screen rather than logging out.

  • Page 89: Copy/Paste" Function

    Using the Thin Client 4.8.3 - "Copy/Paste" Function The thin client offers a "Copy/Paste" function which operates either in the current session or between different sessions. For example, text can be copied from a 5250 session and pasted to a Windows session. a) Copy From a Windows Session (RDP or ICA): Use the standard 'Copy' function.

  • Page 90: Local Calculator

    Using the Thin Client profile. All eligible devices are listed with the information about the current redirection status. The user can tick (x) or untick (.) a device to start or stop the redirection. Note: this box may be also displayed when the RDP/ICA session is established (if the 'When the option starts' is set to 'Ask each time').
  • Page 91 Using the Thin Client To allow graceful shutdown, an AX3000 shutdown function is available. Press <Ctrl><Alt><Del>. A dialog box allows the next step to be selected: - [Shutdown] button - [Reboot] button After selection, all active connections (screen and auxiliary port) are closed. For the "Shutdown"...

  • Page 92: Ax3000 Hot-Keys

    Using the Thin Client 4.10 - AX3000 HOT-KEYS The AX3000 hot-keys are listed in the following table. (These hot-keys are locally processed by the AX3000 and independent of emulation). PC-Keyboard 5250-Keyboard Action <Ctrl><Alt><Esc> <Rest><Alt><Esc> Enters the thin client Set-Up <Alt><Fx> <Alt><Fx>...

  • Page 93: Installing Under Windows

    Installing under Windows - 5 - INSTALLING UNDER WINDOWS AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...
  • Page 94 Installing under Windows This chapter covers Axel Thin Client installation under Windows This chapter describes the operation of the AX3000 in a Windows environment. For more general information please refer to the previous chapters. The connection to a Windows server can be done either via: - Individual session: this is a dedicated connection to a server, a broker or a farm of servers.

  • Page 95: Microsoft Tse/Rds Session

    Installing under Windows 5.1 - MICROSOFT TSE/RDS SESSION Axel thin clients provide an embedded RDP-compatible protocol. The following table shows key features available for each operating system: Number of Redirection colors Printer COM Port Audio USB Port (bits/pixel) NT4-TSE Windows 2000...

  • Page 96: Access Mode

    Installing under Windows 5.1.1 – Access Mode The following box is displayed: a) Load Balancing When connecting to the 'Connection Broker', the LoadBalanceInfo string allows the thin client connection to be redirected to the 'most available' RDS server. The LoadBalanceInfo value can be obtained from the Connection Broker registry or from an '.rdp' file.

  • Page 97: Connection Properties

    - Password: available only if 'Automatic Logon' is set to 'Yes'. - Domain: default value for the Windows domain field of the Login screen. - Domain Modification Forbidden: for a local authentication (with the Axel Logon box), changing the domain name can be forbidden.

  • Page 98: Display Parameters

    Axel taskbar). - Command: the program path and file name of the program to be launched.

  • Page 99: Additional Parameters

    Installing under Windows 5.1.5 - Additional Parameters The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Default Security Level: values are: - RDP: the thin client opens a connection with the standard RDP security layer. If this is denied by the server, a new connection is opened with the SSL/TLS and SSL/TLS+NLA security layers.

  • Page 100: Redirected Resources

    Installing under Windows - Remote: the keystroke is handled by the Windows server (for example opening the task manager). - <Scroll Lock> & <Pause>: enable or disable these two keys - Audio Redirected to Buzzer: this mode allows system beep to be sounded by a thin client with no audio USB device.

  • Page 101: B) Declaring A Redirected Com/Lpt Port

    Installing under Windows Select the dialog box of the 'Printer port' (menu [Configuration]-[Ports]-[xxx]). For example, the Aux1 port: Set the 'Active' parameter to 'As Printer' or 'As Printer and COM'. Then select 'Printer Parameters'. The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Printer Name: name of the Windows printer - Windows Native Driver: printer driver name.
  • Page 102 Installing under Windows Select the dialog box of the 'COM port' (menu [Configuration]-[Ports]-[xxx]). For example, the Aux1 port: Set the 'Active' parameter to 'As COM port' or 'As Printer and COM'. Then select 'COM Port Parameters'. The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Port Name: redirect COM port name (from COM1 to COM255).

  • Page 103: C) Redirecting Resources Within The Rdp Session

    Installing under Windows c) Redirecting Resources within the RDP session To redirect resources within a session select the session profile box (menu [Configuration]- [Sessions]-[Session X]). Within this box, select 'Redirected Resources'. The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Redirected Printer: printer(s) are selected through a list. This list is composed by the following items: - All - None...

  • Page 104: Performance

    Installing under Windows 5.1.7 - Performance The following box is displayed: The first option allows the 'Connection Speed' to be set. This value will be used by default for some User Experience options. All these features can be enabled/disabled. To enable a feature set to "x": - Desktop Background: the AX3000 operator is allowed to select a desktop background.

  • Page 105: Citrix Receiver Session

    'medium' and 'high'. 5.2 - CITRIX RECEIVER SESSION The "Axel ICA-compliant" protocol allows Axel thin clients to be connected to Metaframe XP, Presentation server 4, Presentation server 4.5, XenApp, XenDesktop and VDI-in-a-Box. To set the Citrix Receiver session, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the [Configuration]- [Sessions]-[Session X] menu (where X is the session number to be configured).

  • Page 106: Connection Parameters' Section

    Installing under Windows 5.2.1 - 'Connection Parameters' Section A Citrix Receiver session is associated with one of the following connection types: - XenApp/XenDesktop: the published resources are managed via the 'StoreFront', 'WEB Interface' or 'TCP/IP + HTTP' exploration protocols. - MetaFrame: the published resources are managed via the 'WEB Interface' or 'TCP/IP + HTTP' exploration protocols.

  • Page 107: C) Tcp/Ip+Http Protocol

    Installing under Windows Server URL: syntax is [https://]server[:port][/config]. - https: optional use (default: http) - server: DNS name of IP address of WEB Interface server - port: optional TCP port (default: 80 for http and 443 for https) - /config: optional configuration full pathname (default is "/Citrix/PNAgent/config.xml") Note: being authenticated (username, password and domain) is required before enumerating and launching published applications.
  • Page 108 Installing under Windows This is a part of the dialog box: Note: the 'Published Resource' section is not available for a 'Direct Access' type. Resource Filter: according to the connection and session types, different filter values are available: - Desktop and Application: available with 'StoreFront', 'WEB Interface' or 'TCP/IP + HTTP' exploration protocols.

  • Page 109: Session Parameters' Section

    - User Name: this is the user name after authentication. - Seamless Mode for Applications: With the seamless mode, a part of the windowing is handled by the thin client itself, and the true icon of the program is displayed in the Axel taskbar.

  • Page 110: Authentication

    - Domain: default value for the Windows domain field of the logon screen. - Domain Modification Forbidden (not available for StoreFront): for a local authentication (with the Axel Logon box), changing the domain name can be forbidden. The "Application" section parameters (only for Direct Access) are: - Auto Run: the program can be launched in normal mode or in seamless mode.

  • Page 111: Display Parameters

    Installing under Windows The "SSL" section parameters (all Connection Types except Direct Access) are: - Personal Certificate: in event of SSL connection, a personal certificate may be requested by the server. This option allows a personal certificate to be predefined to avoid a manual selection by the thin client user.

  • Page 112: Redirected Resources

    Installing under Windows - <Ctrl><Alt><Del>: the two modes for this keystroke are: - Local: the keystroke is handled by the AX3000 and is used for shutdown the thin client (see Chapter 4.9) - Remote: the keystroke is handled by the Windows server (for example opening the task manager).

  • Page 113: B) Declaring A Redirected Com/Lpt Port

    Installing under Windows The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Printer Name: name of the Windows printer - Windows Native Driver: printer driver name. It is ESSENTIAL that the value entered here matches the printer driver name exactly as installed on the server. If the match is not exact Windows will not be able to connect the printer to the driver and the printer will not be added to the Windows spooler.

  • Page 114: C) Redirecting Resources

    Installing under Windows Parameters'. The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Port Name: redirect COM port name (from COM1 to COM255). - DSR Signal (only for Aux1 and Aux2): the DSR signal is not supported by the AX3000 native auxiliary ports.

  • Page 115: D) Remapping A Com/Lpt Port

    Installing under Windows - USB Drive: set (or not) the mass storage device redirection. The 'Access Permission' value is set globally. See Appendix A.7.2. - Smartcards: set (or not) the smartcard redirection. - Auto-Connection: when set to yes, the option allows the ICA session to be automatically established when a smartcard is inserted in the reader.

  • Page 116: Remoteapp And Citrix Receiver Desktops

    Installing under Windows These parameters are: - Compression: this allows Windows to send compressed data. The 'Reducer V3' option may also optimize bandwidth. - ByPass Bitmap Cache: this allows bitmap to be directly displayed on the screen (instead of being first stored in the memory cache). - JPEG Accelerator: this allows Windows to send JPEG bitmaps.

  • Page 117: Connection Parameters' Section

    Installing under Windows The following dialog box is displayed: To enable setting options set 'Activation' to 'Yes' 5.3.2 - 'Connection Parameters' Section This is a part of the dialog box: a) Exploration Protocol and Server The 'Exploration Protocol' option is available only for the Citrix Receiver Desktop (see Chapter 5.2.1).

  • Page 118: B) Connection Properties

    Installing under Windows - port: optional TCP port (default: 80) b) Connection Properties See Chapter 5.1.2. c) Authentication The following dialog box is displayed: These parameters are: - Single Sign On (Active Directory): allows the AD Logon credentials to be used for this session authentication.

  • Page 119: D) Desktop Parameters

    Installing under Windows d) Desktop Parameters The following dialog box is displayed: Displaying Resources: these options are used for enumerating resources: - Filter: Description must contain (only for Citrix): this allows displaying only published resources with a description field including the entered character string. - Number of Rows for App.

  • Page 120: Session Parameters' Section

    Installing under Windows 5.3.3 - 'Session Parameters' Section This is a part of the dialog box: These parameters are: - Number of Sessions: this sets the number of sessions reserved for published applications. - Dual Monitor: set yes/no. The following parameters are used dynamically by RDP/ICA to set up the published applications.

  • Page 121: Setting-Up The Session

    Installing under Windows 5.4.1 - Setting-Up the Session To set a Virtual Desktop session, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the [Configuration]- [Sessions]-[Session X] menu (where X is the session number to be configured). The following box is displayed: Set the following parameters: - Server URL: syntax is [https://]server[:port] - https: optional use (default: http) - server: DNS name of IP address of View server...

  • Page 122: B) Available Desktop Menu

    (if available in the desktop list). 5.4.2 - Configuring the VMware Connection Broker To use an Axel thin client the VMware connection broker must be configured with "Direct connection to desktop" enabled (after the authentication stage, the broker is no longer used, the RDP connection is directly established to the virtual machine).
  • Page 123 Installing under Windows With VIEW 4, enable the 'Direct connection to desktop' option: With VIEW 4.5, disable the 'Use secure tunnel connection to desktop' option: AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 124: Managing Printers

    Installing under Windows With VIEW HORIZON, disable the 'HTTP(S) Secure Tunnel' option: 5.5 - MANAGING PRINTERS Auxiliary ports (2 serial and 1 parallel), USB logical ports and network printers are provided by the AX3000. These ports are independently controlled so multiple printers can be attached to the AX3000.

  • Page 125: Setting-Up The Ax3000

    Installing under Windows - The printer name is static: "terminal name / printer name / session X" (the session number can varied). - The printer is only available when the session is established. This printer is the user default printer. This printer is not "seen" by other users. - The printer dataflow can be compressed.

  • Page 126: Remote Administration

    Installing under Windows 5.6 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION A Windows administration utility (AxRM or Axel Remote Management) is available at no charge from the Axel Web site (http://www.axel.com). For more information, please refer to Chapter 10.1. AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 127: Installing Under Os/400

    Installing under OS/400 - 6 - INSTALLING UNDER OS/400 AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 128: 5250 Screen Session

    (protocols Prt5250 and LPD). 6.1 - 5250 SCREEN SESSION The IBM 5250 emulation type developed by Axel is IBM-3477-FC. This emulation provides all the features of an IBM 5250 terminal. Especially: - Enhanced 5250 telnet protocol (TN5250E): compliant with the RFCs 1205 and 2877 (terminal name negotiation, terminal type negotiation, etc.),...

  • Page 129: Display Parameters

    Installing under OS/400 These parameters are: - Session Type: select "5250" - Server: selected from the server table (see Chapter 3.1.4). A new server can be added by selecting 'IP address' or 'Server Name'. - Connection Properties: see Chapter 6.1.6. - Authentication: Auto-Signon function.

  • Page 130: Customizing 5250 Emulation

    Installing under OS/400 6.1.4 - Customizing 5250 Emulation Various 5250 emulation parameters can be modified but generally the default values are the most suitable. To customize the 5250 emulation, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the session profile ([Configuration]-[Sessions]-[Session X] menu). Three groups of parameters control 5250 emulation settings: - General Parameters: 5250 emulation behavior, - User-defined Sequences: mapping 5250 functions to any PC keyboard keys.

  • Page 131: B) Remapping 5250 Functions To Any Pc Keyboard Keys

    Installing under OS/400 - Caps Lock +: same as 'Shift Lock'. But in addition ALL the keys supported (including <Esc>, function keys...). - Euro Coding: Euro symbol support. The three possible values are: - No: no specific processing is done - Standard: the Euro symbol replaces the international currency symbol '¤' within the current character set.
  • Page 132 Installing under OS/400 The following box is displayed: Up to 20 sequences can be remapped (from #1 to #20). To program a new sequence (or to modify an existing one) select the sequence number. The following dialog box is displayed: AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 133: C) Palette

    Installing under OS/400 Enter the keystroke to be remapped. Then enter a character string and/or press <Down Arrow> to select through a list the associated 5250 function. c) Palette This allows default emulation colors to be remapped to any color. The following box is displayed: Select one of the 8 emulation colors and associate it with another color.

  • Page 134: Connection Properties

    Installing under OS/400 - Username: predefined user name - Password: available only if 'Username' is not empty. - Program/Procedure: available only if 'Username' is not empty. - Menu: available only if 'Username' is not empty. - Current Library: available only if 'Username' is not empty. Important: the auto-signon function must be allowed at the OS/400 level.
  • Page 135 Installing under OS/400 Available Keystrokes Cursor Mode: R (Record) Locator P (Process) Diacritic Mode The status symbols are described in the following table. Symbol Name Meaning  System The host system is operating and available Available  Message(s) This symbol, and a beep, indicate the host system Waiting has one or more messages for the thin client.

  • Page 136: Using The Keyboard

    6.2.2 - Using the Keyboard Two types of keyboard can be used with the AX3000: a PC/AT (102/105-key) or a 5250 (122-key) keyboard. The following tables list the 5250 functions and the Axel functions (entering the set-up, etc) accessed from these keyboard.

  • Page 137: Programming Function Keys (Macro Feature)

    <Alt Gr><F2> 6.2.3 - Programming Function Keys (Macro Feature) The Axel 5250 emulation allows function keys to be programmed. For example a series of keystrokes can be recorded and played back by pressing a single key. The recorded data is stored in non-volatile memory so is not affected by switching off.

  • Page 138: The Mouse

    6.2.5 - The Transparent Mode The transparent mode function allows OS/400 application developers to send ASCII data to the Axel thin client and/or the auxiliary and logical ports. The transparent mode can be used with: - A screen session (see Chapter 6.1.4): data is output to specified resource (screen or auxiliary port).

  • Page 139: C) Character Or Hexadecimal Mode

    Installing under OS/400  For a screen session, enable the transparent mode by sending the transparent sequence (@%@) followed by the port number: 0: default port. 1 to 3: native auxiliary ports (Aux1, Aux2 and parallel) 4 to 5: network printer (Net1 and Net2). 6 to 9: USB logical ports (Usb1, Usb2, Usb3 and Usb4).

  • Page 140: 5250 Printer

    Installing under OS/400 Where: Port: port numbers are listed in sub-section b Action: signal is low if this value is 0. Else signal is high. 6.3 - 5250 PRINTER Auxiliary ports, USB logical ports and network printer ports are provided by the AX3000. These ports are independently controlled so multiple printers can be attached to the AX3000.

  • Page 141: B) Enhanced Parameters

    Installing under OS/400 These parameters are: - Server: selected from the server table (see Chapter 3.1.4). A new server can be added by selecting 'IP address' or 'Server Name'. - Enhanced Parameters: See next sub-chapter. - Printer Name (DEVNAME): printer device name. - Queue for Writer Messages (MSGQNAME): message queue name to which the printer messages will be sent.

  • Page 142: C) Using The Printer

    Installing under OS/400 - On/Off ASCII Sequence: start and stop transparent mode sequence. For more information see Chapter 6.2.5. c) Using the Printer The Prt5250 service is a client service. This means that each Prt5250 auxiliary port opens a connection to the AS/400 when the AX3000 is powered-on. From the AS/400, a printer is available once the associated Prt5250 connection is established.

  • Page 143: Setting-Up And Using An Lpd Printer

    (For example, it is not possible to start or stop the printer). 6.4 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION A Windows administration utility (AxRM or Axel Remote Management) is available free on the Axel Web site. See Chapter 10.1. 6.5 - FURTHER OPTIONS 6.5.1 - Turning-Off the AX3000...
  • Page 144 Installing under OS/400 automatically sent by the OS/400 host when a connection has been idle for a specified time. If the TCP/IP peripheral does not respond, the connection is dropped. The socket is released and applications associated with the connection are killed. Note: to check the status of sockets, use the OS/400 netstat command.

  • Page 145: Installing Under Os/390

    Installing under OS/390 - 7 - INSTALLING UNDER OS/390 AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 146: 3270 Screen Session

    7.1 - 3270 SCREEN SESSION The IBM 3270 emulation type developed by Axel provides all the features of an IBM 3270 terminal. Especially: - The 3270 telnet protocol (TN3270): compliant with the RFC 1646,...

  • Page 147: Display Parameters

    Installing under OS/390 - Additional Parameters: lets certain emulation parameters to be changed. See Chapter 7.1.3. - Key Mapping: lets any keys to be remapped. See Chapter 7.1.3. - Palette: lets emulation colors to be remapped. See Chapter 7.1.3. 7.1.2 - Display Parameters The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Resolution: For information only.

  • Page 148: A) 3270 Emulation Additional Parameters

    Installing under OS/390 a) 3270 Emulation Additional Parameters The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Character Set: the possible values are: - National (characters are keyboard nationality dependent), - Multinational. - A specific keyboard nationality (American, French…). - Cursor Shape: Line, Half-Block or Block. - Cursor Style: Blinking or Steady - Type Ahead Buffer: enable/disable the keyboard buffer.

  • Page 149: B) Remapping 3270 Functions To Any Pc Keyboard Keys

    Installing under OS/390 Press <Rule> (or <Alt Gr><F12> with a PC keyboard) to enable/disable the rule function from a 3270 session. - Behavior: the two values are: "follows the cursor" or "fixed" - Mouse Allowed: enable/disable the mouse within this session - Cell Delimited: Cut &...

  • Page 150: C) Palette

    Installing under OS/390 Enter the keystroke to be remapped. Then enter a character string and/or press <Down Arrow> to select through a list the associated 3270 function. c) Palette This allows default emulation colors to be remapped to any color. The following box is displayed: Select one of the 8 emulation colors and associate it with another color.
  • Page 151 Installing under OS/390 These parameters are: - Alternate Screen Size: possible values are 24x80, 32x80, 43x80 and 27x132. This value set-up a TERM default value. - TERM Value: terminal capabilities. Default value is IBM-3278-2-E. - Auto-Connection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', the connection will be automatically established when the AX3000 is powered.

  • Page 152: Using The Termimal

    Installing under OS/390 7.2 - USING THE TERMIMAL 7.2.1 - The 3270 Status Line Note: the 3270 status line is different than the AX3000 TCP/IP status line. The 3270 status line is displayed at the bottom of the screen and gives the following information: Connection status Shift/Caps Function key Assignment...

  • Page 153: Using A Pc/At Keyboard (102/105 Keys)

    Installing under OS/390 Keyboard Symbols Symbol Meaning X () Keyboard is disabled Only <Enter> is disabled > Error: too much data entered. Press <Reset> NUM Error: numeric value must be entered. Press <Reset> ← → Error: invalid cursor position. Press <Reset> Mode Symbols Symbol Meaning...

  • Page 154: Programming Function Keys (Macro Feature)

    <Alt Gr><F12> 7.2.3 - Programming Function Keys (Macro Feature) The Axel 3270 emulation allows function keys to be programmed. For example a series of keystrokes can be recorded and played back by pressing a single key. The recorded data is stored in non-volatile memory so is not affected by switching off.

  • Page 155: A) Programming A Function Key

    Installing under OS/390 a) Programming a Function Key To record a series of keystrokes proceed as follows: - Press <Alt Gr><F4> to set the record mode, - Press any of the 12 function keys to which you want to assign, - Type the key sequence you want to save, - Press <Alt Gr><F4>...
  • Page 156 Installing under OS/390 These printers can be controlled by one of two protocols: - Prt3270: a printer controlled by this service is seen as a standard spooled system printer device. - LPD: this service (RFCs 1048 and related) is provided as a standard feature by major operating systems (Unix/Linux, NT, etc.).

  • Page 157: Remote Administration

    Installing under OS/390 7.4 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION A Windows administration utility (AxRM or Axel Remote Management) is available free on the Axel Web site. See Chapter 10.1. AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 159: Installing Under Unix/Linux

    Installing under UNIX/LINUX - 8 - INSTALLING UNDER UNIX/LINUX AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 160: Text Mode Session (Tcp/Ip Or Serial Mode)

    Installing under UNIX/LINUX This chapter covers AX3000 installation under Unix/Linux. 8.1 - TEXT MODE SESSION (TCP/IP OR SERIAL MODE) 8.1.1 - Setting a Session Profile To set the profile of a session, enter the AX3000 Set-Up and select the [Configuration]- [Sessions]-[Session X] menu (where X is the session number to be configured).

  • Page 161: A) The Telnet Protocol

    - The value of the TERM environment variable is negotiated after the login stage. (See Chapter 8.1.8 for default TERM values.) b) The TTY Protocol The tty server is an Axel proprietary protocol. Additional software is required (see Chapter 8.4). Main characteristics of a tty session: - Pre-defined allocation of pseudo-terminals (ptty), - UNIX access is controlled by a 'login', which is generated by the init daemon (controlled by the /etc/inittab file).

  • Page 162: C) The Ssh2 Protocol

    Note: the Axel SSH client is compliant with OpenSSH d) Serial Ports (Aux1, Aux2…) The Axel thin client supports both TCP/IP and serial (RS232) connections. To establish a serial connection, the session 'Protocol' must be set to 'serial'. Then set 'Main Serial Port' to a native serial ports or an USB serial port.

  • Page 163: Display Parameters

    Installing under UNIX/LINUX 8.1.4 - Display Parameters The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Resolution: For information only. This is the current resolution selected in the [Configuration]-[Terminal]-[Screen] menu. - Full Screen: two possible values: - 'Yes': the session is displayed on the entire screen and the character size is automatically adapted to the resolution and the number of lines/columns.

  • Page 164: A) Emulation Additional Parameters

    Installing under UNIX/LINUX a) Emulation Additional Parameters The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Character Set: the available character sets depend on which emulation is selected. - Vertical Scrolling: whether the AX3000 display scrolls, when the cursor is moved down passed the bottom of the screen: - Yes: the display scrolls up - No: the cursor re-appears on the first (top) line.

  • Page 165: B) Editing Keyboard Table

    Installing under UNIX/LINUX - Composed Characters : this parameter (only available in ASCII mode) sets the keyboard behavior for diacritical characters (for example: ^ + e = ê): - No: no specific processing is done - Local: composite characters are locally processed by the AX3000 - Remote: SCO specific mode (mapchan).

  • Page 166: C) Key Mapping

    Installing under UNIX/LINUX There are three groups of programmable keys: - From F1 to F48: function keys used singly or with a modifier key. Example for ANSI emulations: F1 to F12: <Fx> F13 to F24: <Shift><Fx F25 to F36: <Ctrl><Fx> F37 to F48: <Ctrl><Shift><Fx>...

  • Page 167: D) Palette

    Installing under UNIX/LINUX To program a new sequence (or to modify an existing one) select the sequence number. The following dialog box is displayed: Press keystroke to be remapped). The following dialog box is displayed: Other parameters: - Key(s) Sequence: keystroke to be remapped - Associated String: enter the value associated with the key sequence.

  • Page 168: Underline Attribute Management

    Installing under UNIX/LINUX The "Coloring Mode" parameter offers 2 values: - Standard: 6 coloring attributes - Enhanced: 16 coloring attributes To customize the coloring mode, select the "Coloring Mode Settings" parameter. The displayed dialog box allows coloring attributes to be associated with a foreground and background colors. 8.1.7 - Underline Attribute Management The reverse video attribute, the bold attribute and the blinking attribute are supported by all VGA monitors.

  • Page 169: Login Script

    Installing under UNIX/LINUX These parameters are: - TERM Value (telnet and ssh2 protocols). The default TERM value depends on the selected emulation. - Auto-Connection: if this parameter is set to 'yes', the connection will be automatically established when the AX3000 is powered. Otherwise, the user can press <Alt><Fx> to establish the connection.

  • Page 170: Graphical Mode Session (Vnc)

    Installing under UNIX/LINUX 8.2 - GRAPHICAL MODE SESSION (VNC) The VNC protocol enables a remote graphical display on the Axel-VNCviewer. The image is constructed, maintained and updated within the Unix server’s frame buffer, and transmitted across the TCP/IP network. Note: this protocol is public and the associated software is free. For more information please see http://www.realvnc.com/...

  • Page 171: Connection Properties

    Installing under UNIX/LINUX - Connection Properties: see next chapter. - Password: this allows the optional VNC connection password to be stored (Note: this is the VNC password - not the user password). - Display Parameters: see Chapter 8.2.2. - Additional Parameters: lets certain VNC parameters to be changed. See Chapter 8.2.3. 8.2.1 - Connection Properties The following box is displayed: These parameters are:...

  • Page 172: Additional Parameters

    Installing under UNIX/LINUX 8.2.3 - Additional Parameters The following box is displayed: These parameters are: - Preferred Encoding: the 'encoding' is the data format used by the VNC server to send graphical data to the thin client. Supported encodings are: - Hextile: original encoding supported by all VNC server versions.

  • Page 173: Controlling Printers

    AX3000. A printer is generally controlled by a network service: - tty protocol: this is an Axel proprietary protocol. A printer controlled by the tty protocol is seen as a local printer. - LPD protocol: this service (RFCs 1048 and related) is provided as a standard feature by major operating systems (Unix/Linux, Windows, etc.).

  • Page 174: The Lpd Protocol

    Installing under UNIX/LINUX Each auxiliary port using the tty protocol (see Chapter 3.5.4) is identified by the name of the AX3000 (from the /etc/hosts file) and a special keyword. For example: axel1 aux1 /dev/ptyp12 /dev/ttyp12 axel1 aux2 /dev/ptyp13 /dev/ttyp13 axel2 parallel /dev/ptyp2 /dev/ttyp2...

  • Page 175: The Axel Tty Server

    The TTY server emulates a multi i/o board connection over a TCP/IP connection. For example using this service a remote printer attached to an Axel thin client is accessed by Unix as a local printer via /dev/ttyp4, which may be preferable over using LPD in certain circumstances. Similarly the Axel thin client can be accessed via a predetermined and fixed /dev/ttyp, which in certain cases may be preferable over using telnet.

  • Page 176: Installing An Axel Tty Server

    - Association lines 1, 2, 4 and 5 use the tty service, and association line 3 uses rtty service. - Association line 4 uses a link file (/dev/axel). This file is linked with an undefined slave ttyp (/dev/pts/xxx). This link file is automatically created when axttyd is run.

  • Page 177: B) Running The Axel Tty Server

    -k: turn-off keepalive function. Note: take care to add the '&' character at the end of line. The AXEL tty server can be started either from the UNIX command line or at boot time (from S91axel or S91axtty). All authorized associations, connections and disconnections will be recorded in the specified log file.

  • Page 178: B) Message "Waiting For Connections From Tcp/Ip Socket

    The rsh command can be used to run remote commands (get set-up, reboot…) onto the thin client. Available administration commands are described in Appendix A.6. In addition, a telnet server is embedded on the Axel thin client. This allows the thin client Set-Up remote control.

  • Page 179: Tools And Statistics

    Tools and Statistics - 9 - TOOLS AND STATISTICS AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 180: Handling A Configuration File With A Memstick

    Tools and Statistics This chapter describes the embedded Axel Thin Client tools. The interactive set-up provides the following administration features: - Using a memory stick to transfer a configuration file - Updating the thin client firmware (memstick or network) - Ping command...

  • Page 181: Updating The Firmware

    - From a USB memstick. - With the bootp/tftp protocol. All Axel products have an ‘FK’ (Firmware key) number. It is important that the firmware file and Axel hardware have the same FK number. If not the update will fail.

  • Page 182: With Bootp/Tftp Protocols

    Tools and Statistics 9.2.2 - With bootp/tftp Protocols Select the [Upgrade]-[Firmware]-[Update from Network] menu from the AX3000 set-up. The following box is displayed: Firmware can be updated in one of two ways: - tftp protocol: the operator must enter the location of the firmware file. - bootp and tftp protocol: this is an automatic procedure.

  • Page 183: Global Connection List

    Tools and Statistics 9.4.1 - Global Connection List. Select the [Diagnostics]-[Connections] dialog to check the status of all defined connections: Note: 'outside' the set-up, use <Ctrl><Alt><X> displays this box. For each session, the following information is displayed: - No: session number. - Type: main values are TSE, ica, telnet, tty, vnc...

  • Page 184: Tcp Server" And "Tcp Client" Connection Information

    Tools and Statistics 9.4.2 - "TCP Server" and "TCP Client" Connection Information To go further with connection information, two additional statistics dialog boxes are available: - TCP server: contains information about connections where the AX3000 is acting as a server (lpd, rtty and rcmd).

  • Page 185: Ethernet Interface Information

    Tools and Statistics 9.5 - ETHERNET INTERFACE INFORMATION 9.5.1 - Ethernet Interface a) State The following information is displayed when selecting the [Configuration]-[Network]-[Ethernet Interface]-[State] menu: Note: this information is automatically updated every 5 seconds. To force an update use the [Refresh] button.

  • Page 186: C) Statistic

    Tools and Statistics - renewing: renewing the leased IP address to the DHCP server which answered 'selecting' - rebinding: renewing the leased IP address to any DHCP server (broadcast) - DHCP Server: IP address of the DHCP server. - Lease Time (seconds): amount of time of the leased IP address. For BOOTP protocol, the value is 'infinity'.

  • Page 187: Wireless Interface

    Tools and Statistics 9.5.2 - Wireless Interface a) State The following information is displayed when selecting the [Configuration]-[Network]-[Wireless Interface]-[State] menu: Note: this box information is automatically updated every 5 seconds. To force an update use the [Refresh] button. When the wireless interface is connected, the 802.11 information available is: - BSSID: access point MAC address.

  • Page 188: Usb Statistics

    Tools and Statistics 9.6 - USB STATISTICS The [Diagnostics]-[USB] menu lists the connected USB devices. For example: For each line the number is the USB physical port number. The associated label is given by the USB product itself. If the USB product is supported, more information can obtained by clicking the product name.

  • Page 189: Remote Administration

    Remote Administration - 10 - REMOTE ADMINISTRATION AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 190: Axrm: The Axel Management Software

    The AxRM software allows system administrators to manage and configure Axel TCP/IP products remotely over a network. The remote Axel device is selected by its IP address or network name. (The software can also assign an IP address to a newly installed thin client that has not had an IP address set) AxRM is an abbreviation for Axel Remote Management software.

  • Page 191: Remote Control

    - To set IP addresses by using the device MAC address. - Repair thin clients that have lost their firmware (bootp error) For more information about the AxRM utility, read the manual "Axel Remote Management". 10.2 - REMOTE CONTROL This functionality allows an administrator to remotely take control of a thin client. The administrator can passively watch the users screen or actively take control with his own keyboard for various support or administration purposes.

  • Page 192: Batch Remote Set-Up

    Remote Administration The possible connection errors are: - The interactive set-up is already in use on the target thin client. - The client telnet arguments as given above are not set. 10.4 - BATCH REMOTE SET-UP This feature enables an AX3000 to be set up remotely, using the remote administration command. 10.4.1 - AX3000 Remote Set-Up A text file (provided as an argument to the remote administration command) defines the value of some or all set-up parameters.

  • Page 193: A) Header

    Remote Administration When a configuration file is obtained from an AX3000, the inactive parameters (undefined hosts, print server unused, coloring mode disabled, etc) are commented out. a) Header BEGIN_AX_SETUP V1.1 ######################################################### TCP/IP AX3000 Platine Terminal Ethernet address: 00:A0:34:20:27:10 Firmware: FK18.BV2.1a/TCP.FR.1236b.STD 12354 ######################################################### RESET_CMOS...

  • Page 194: C) End Of File

    Remote Administration c) End of File The configuration file must be ended with the label 'END_AX_SETUP' AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 195: Appendix

    Appendix APPENDIX AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 196: Using The Interactive Set-Up

    A.1 - Using the AX3000 interactive set-up A.2 - Network overview (Ethernet address, IP address and routers) A.3 - DHCP protocol A.4 - DNS protocol A.5 - Axel DHCP Option A.6 - Administration command list A.7 - Going further... A.8 - Hardware and firmware information A.1 - USING THE INTERACTIVE SET-UP...

  • Page 197: A) The Horizontal General Menu

    Appendix The AX3000 set-up screen appears as follows: a) The Horizontal General Menu Move through the menu with horizontal arrow keys. A different vertical menu will be displayed automatically as each item is traversed. b) Vertical Menus Move through vertical menus with vertical arrow keys. Confirm the selected command by pressing <Enter>...

  • Page 198: Enter Data

    Appendix - Pressing <F10> allows selecting the 'default' button. Or, if this button is already selected, perform the associated action. Select the [OK] button to save modifications and exit the dialog box. Select the [Cancel] button or press <Esc> to exit the dialog box without saving modifications. A.1.3 - Enter Data When a 'free value"...

  • Page 199: Network Overview

    A.2 - NETWORK OVERVIEW A.2.1 - Ethernet Addresses Axel thin clients (like other devices equipped for Ethernet networking) have a unique hardware address which is issued by the manufacturer and cannot be modified. This address is in the form of...
  • Page 200 Appendix The default router is only identified by an IP address. The specific routers are identified by the following parameters: - Router IP address: this router must be connected to the same network as the AX3000. - Destination IP Address: IP address of the host or the network to be reached. - Destination Type: two values: - Host: the destination is a single host, - Network: the destination is a whole local network (the class mask is applied to this IP...

  • Page 201: The Dhcp Protocol

    A.3.1 - Overview Here is a brief description of Axel’s implementation DHCP: - At boot time the AX3000 broadcasts DHCP requests to find the DHCP server. - If a DHCP server is found and correctly set-up, an IP address, and subsequently other parameters are given to the AX3000.

  • Page 202: Errors

    Appendix If a DHCP (or BOOTP) server is available an IP address is given after a few seconds. This dialog box is then cleared and the AX3000 follows its normal behavior: either the set-up idle is displayed (no automatic session is set) or an automatic connection is opened. Further 'lease time' re-negotiations are totally invisible to the AX3000 user.

  • Page 203: The Dns Protocol

    (the default DNS domain name). For more information see Chapter 3.1.2. Example: "as400" is concatenated with "servers.axel.com" to create a full name of "as400.servers.axel.com" A host name is only resolved if the IP address is needed. (i.e. to open a session or to ping).

  • Page 204: B) Resolution Method

    - linux: an IP address is associated. No DNS resolution. - www.axel.com: this is a full name. The resolution is first made with the name itself (www.axel.com). Then, in event of failure, the resolution is made with the first DNS domain (www.axel.com.servers.axel.com).

  • Page 205: C) Messages Displayed On The Ax3000 Screen

    Session number 1 Resolving... Resolved: 192.168.1.180 Connected Explanation: the AX3000 attempts to resolve "as400.servers.axel.com". The resolution process returns the IP address which is 192.168.1.180. In the event of a problem, the "Resolved: a.b.c.d" message is replaced by an error message. For example: Connecting to as400.servers.axel.com:23 (Telnet)...

  • Page 206: Publishing The Thin Client Name

    The type ("direct" or "direct / reverse") and the result (success or failure) of the DNS update are returned to the thin client and are available in the thin client set-up. See chapter 9.5. A.5 - SETTING-UP AXEL DHCP OPTIONS In addition to the standard options (IP addresses, DNS server...), the DHCP server can be used to...

  • Page 207: Axrmserv' Option: Xml Auto-Configuration

    Appendix communicate manufacturer specific information (vendor option). With Axel, a vendor option can be used to specify the network location (IP address and TCP port) of the AxRM auto-configuration service. The Axel options are contained within the range of numbers from 231 to 240. The ‘type’ is always ‘character string’.

  • Page 208: More Information

    Appendix The following table lists the available AX3000 administration commands: Command Description ax_reboot Rebooting the AX3000. Example: rsh ax3000 ax_reboot [password] ax_sinit Resetting an AX3000 resource (screen session or aux. port) Example: rsh ax3000 ax_sinit [password] sess1 setup_get Requesting the AX3000 Full Set-Up. Example: rsh ax3000 setup_get >...

  • Page 209: A) Network Menu

    IP Address Set by Ping: this parameter allows or disables the AX3000 IP Address to be set by a ping command. (See Appendix A.7.6.) Allow Network Discover: by default, SNMP requests are supported by Axel thin clients. This allows thin clients to be discovered by AxRM (the Axel administration software). This parameter can be used to disabled the SNMP support.

  • Page 210: B) Keyboard/Screen Menu

    Appendix 'Window' and 'mss' Size: these values are used for tuning the TCP socket of the XML administration protocol. b) Keyboard/Screen Menu Keyboard Type: by default PC keyboards (102/105 keys) are supported by the AX3000, but other keyboards type are available for special use: - AS400 (F24): 122-keys keyboard (24 function keys) for 5250 emulation, - ANSI (F20): keyboard with 20 function keys for VT220 emulation.

  • Page 211: D) Mass Storage Device Menu

    LUN Number: some USB drives may be formatted in multi-LUN mode (multiple partitions). But the Axel Thin Client handles only a single LUN. This option allows the LUN number to handle to be selected. (If the LUN Number is too high, the LUN #0 will be used).

  • Page 212: E) Miscellaneous Menu

    Appendix e) Miscellaneous Menu Number of Sessions: this parameter is the maximum number of concurrent connections. Its value is from 1 to 6. Number of Pages per Session: this parameter allows multi-page support. This may be used by legacy text application under Unix/Linux. Important: the 'Number of Sessions' multiplied per the "Number of Pages per Session"...

  • Page 213: A) 'Secondary Server' Parameter

    Appendix Notes: - The available parameters depend on both the connection type (screen or auxiliary port) and the associated protocol. - New values are used for the next TCP/IP connection (no need to power-cycle the AX3000). a) 'Secondary Server' Parameter A secondary server allows the user to select on which server the session is connected to.

  • Page 214: F) 'Nagle's Algorithm' Parameter

    Appendix (to avoid phantom sessions or to identify connections). This is the fixed port assignment. With this method the AX3000 resources are always: - session 1 = 1024, ..., session 8 = 1031, - aux1 port = 1032, aux2 port = 1033, parallel port 1034. - net1 = 1035, ..., net4 = 1038, - usb1 = 1039, ..., usb4 = 1042.

  • Page 215: K) 'Always Add Null After Cr' Parameter

    Appendix k) 'Always add NULL after CR' Parameter This option allows being compliant with different telnet server implementation (about ASCII mode). l) 'National Language Negotiation' Parameter This option is only available with 5250 emulation. It allows some environment variables (KBDTYPE, CODEPAGE and CHARSET) to be set.

  • Page 216: B) Name Of Time Zone

    Appendix Dutch - Belgium 0813 Spanish - Colombia 240A English - Australia 0C09 Spanish - Costa Rica 140A English - Belize 2809 Spanish - Dominican Republic 1C0A English - Canada 1009 Spanish - Ecuador 300A English - Caribbean 2409 Spanish - Guatemala 100A English - Ireland 1809...
  • Page 217 Appendix (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada Central Standard Time (GMT-06:00) Saskatchewan Canada Central Standard Time (GMT-06:00) Guadalajara, Mexico City… Mexico Standard Time (GMT-06:00) Central America Central America Standard Time (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada) Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00) Indiana (East) U.S.

  • Page 218: Displaying Text Session In Graphics Mode

    A.7.5 – Displaying Text Session in Graphics Mode Previously Axel used the legacy method to display text sessions (telnet, 5250, 3270...) based on columns and rows (80x25, 132x25...) and a specific resolution. We are changing the way we display text because:...

  • Page 219: A) Full Screen Mode

    Appendix Below is the dialogue box showing the options – also see chapters 6.1.3, 7.1.2 and 8.1.4: a) Full Screen Mode To provide similar appearance to legacy screens a full screen mode is offered: the session is displayed on the entire screen and the character size is automatically adapted to the resolution and the number of lines/columns.

  • Page 220: C) Information About Current Session

    The AX3000 is now set with the a.b.c.d IP address. Using under Windows:  : Windows administration s/w (AxRM or Axel Remote Management) is available free on the Axel AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual...

  • Page 221: Hardware And Firmware Information

    Appendix Web site. See Chapter 10.1. The procedure is the same as Unix/Linux except for the Ethernet address notation ('-' are used as separators instead of ':'). The command is: C:\> arp -s a.b.c.d xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx Run one or more ping commands (4 ping requests are sent by ping command): C:\>...

  • Page 222: Firmware Information

    Appendix firmware file is downloaded into FK11 hardware, the download process will fail. A.8.2 - Firmware Information The firmware version is FCT.NA.yywwi:STD - FCT is the AX3000 operating mode (TCP or WFI) - NA is the firmware nationality (code is ISO compliant). The main nationalities are: - XX: International (except for the following countries) - BR: Brazil - CZ: Czechoslovakia...
  • Page 223 PERSONAL NOTES...
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