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7.Type a userid and password in the appropriate fields. If you do not type a userid and password, the dialer prompts you for a userid and password each time that you connect to the network.

Once you have completed the initial modem setting configurations for PPP dialer access, you can start the PPP dialer. It is necessary for you to successfully start the

PPPdialer at this time to complete the configuration of your workstation for PPP dialer access.

Starting the PPP dialer

You can start the PPP dialer once you have completed the initial modem setting configurations on the workstation. Starting the PPP dialer after you have completed the initial modem setting allows the workstation to test the modem settings that you have specified. Perform the following steps to start the PPP dialer:

1.In the last step of the procedure, “Configuring initial modem settings for PPP dialer access” on page 22, the workstation that you are configuring for PPP dialer access is displaying the Communication Options menu. From the Communication Options menu, click OK to start the dialer.

2.From the NC Dialer window, click Connect. The workstation may prompt you

for a userid and password. After you click Connect, the State changes from Offline, to Connecting. Wait for the state to display Online. You can check the status log in the window for connection errors.

After the workstation has completed a successful dial connection, the Configure a Workstation Mode menu appears. You are now ready to configure the workstation desktop. See “Using the Configuration Tool to configure the workstation” on page 12 for more information about configuring the workstation desktop.

Learning about the NC dialer window

The NC dialer window displays information about the PPP connection of the workstation. The dialer window includes a log, which displays status information of the current dialer session. During a successful PPP dialer connection, the dialer window displays the following information:

vModem Speed — displays the DTE Baud speed.

vLocal IP — displays the local workstation’s IP address.

vRemote IP— displays the workstation’s gateway address.

vBytes in — displays number of bytes received by the workstation.

vBytes out — displays number of bytes transmitted by the workstation.

vTime online — displays the time online for the current connection.

vConnect — if enabled, allows the user to connect manually.

vDisconnect — if enabled, allows the user to disconnect manually.

Maintaining and reconfiguring PPP dialer parameters

You can change PPP dialer configuration parameters of a workstation from the Configuration Tool. Perform these steps to reconfigure the PPP dialer parameters for a workstation:

1.From the workstation that you want to update, enter the Configuration Tool:

a.Press and hold the following keys on the left side of the keyboard: Shift + Ctrl + Alt.

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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