IBM manual Configuring the N2800e Thin Client Express

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Configuring the N2800e Thin Client Express

Before you can use the N2800e Thin Client Express (also referred to as workstation) to access server applications, you need to configure your workstation. You can use the NSBoot Setup Utility (also referred to as Setup Utility) and the Thin Client Express Configuration Tool (or Configuration Tool) to configure workstations.

Note: You do not need access to an external server to set up and configure the workstation.

This section provides information on the following:

v“Using the Setup Utility to configure the workstation”

v“Using the Configuration Tool to configure the workstation” on page 12

Using the Setup Utility to configure the workstation

The Setup Utility allows you to perform the following tasks:

vSpecify your keyboard language settings

vSet the resolution and frequency of your display

vConfigure your Internet Protocol (IP) settings

vPerform advanced configurations, such as changing your boot file server settings

The first time you start the workstation, you must use the initial Setup Utility to configure the workstation. The following menu is an example of a Setup Utility menu:

Figure 2. Example menu

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Contents N2800e Thin Client Express Reference September Page N2800e Thin Client Express Reference September Page Contents Glossary of abbreviations Safety notices Handling static-sensitive devices About this book How to send your commentsWho should read this book Information available on the World Wide WebViii Understanding your NetVista Thin Client Express Page Hardware connectors Learning about the hardwareStandard hardware Power consumption Monitor specificationsUpgrading hardware features Communication hardwareLearning about the hardware Page Installing options Setting up the hardwareUnpacking your hardware Selecting the voltage for your locationConnecting your hardware Installing the support baseStartup sequence Page Using the Setup Utility to configure the workstation Configuring the N2800e Thin Client ExpressUsing the Configuration Tool to configure the workstation Configuring the N2800e Thin Client Express Page Copyright IBM Corp Click NetVista thin client Page Page Managing your Thin Client Express remotely Page Configuring a workstation for PPP dialer Prerequisites for using PPP dial accessPreparing the workstation for PPP dialer configuration PPP dialer for Thin Client Express workstationsConfiguring initial modem settings for PPP dialer access Maintaining and reconfiguring PPP dialer parameters Starting the PPP dialerLearning about the NC dialer window Troubleshooting PPP dialer problems Using the PPP dialer to access flash imagesAltering the flash image of a workstation Performing a software update on a workstationClick Configure Software Update Server Access Recovering the flash image of a workstationEnabling peer flash recovery on a workstation Recovering the image on the peer-booted workstation Disabling peer flash recovery on a workstation NS/flashbase/x86/kernel.2200 Resolving hardware problems Verifying hardware problemsStartup Visible Hardware problem indications Where to find information Symptom What you should do Logic UnitVisible hardware failure Mouse Symptom What you should doAudio beep sequences Video memory error Memory errorSymptom What you should do System LED LED indicationsMonitor LED Error codes and text messagesMain memory messages NSB10xxx Battery messages NSB01xxxNon-volatile memory messages Nvram NSB11xxx Audio messages NSB21xxxUSB messages NSB4xxxx Error code Error message What you should doCompactFlash card messages NSB51xxx Ethernet messages NSB62xxxBoot file server messages NSB83xxx Bootp messages NSB72xxxNetwork communication messages NSB8xxxx Tftp messages NSB81xxxClient IP address messages NSB85xxx Gateway messages NSB84xxxSubnet mask messages NSB86xxx IP address messages NSB87xxxReplacing the N2800e Thin Client Express CompactFlash card Appendix A. Replacing hardware partsReplacing parts other than the N2800e CompactFlash card MemoryKeyboards Voltage Selection Plug Receptacle Country Part number Returning hardware parts Appendix B. Hardware maintenance procedures Removing the logic unit to install partsReassembling the thin client Replacing a CompactFlash card Installing an optional PCI cardExchanging the memory Exchanging the lithium batteryRemoving the power supply Installing the power supply Page Selecting the voltage for your location Page Creating a recovery CompactFlash card Appendix D. Recovering the boot block imageRecovering the flash image BOM file Languages supported Appendix E. Choosing a flash filePage Appendix F. Monitor specifications Page Appendix G. Connector pin information Pin Signal Signal DirectionPin Signal Pin Name Function Pin # Direction DescriptionPin # Voltage+5V dc Copyright IBM Corp Product Recycling and Disposal Environmental DesignTrademarks Electronic Emission NoticesFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement Industry Canada Compliance Statement Glossary of abbreviations Page Index N2800e understanding Readers’ Comments We’d Like to Hear from You How satisfied are you that the information in this book isPlease tell us how we can improve this book Readers’ Comments We’d Like to Hear from You Page SA23-2808-00