Wyse Technology 883681-08 Rev. E manual Knowing Your Assigned Privileges and User Mode

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Knowing Your Assigned Privileges and User Mode

As a thin client operator, you have a thin client account with certain privileges. Your thin client account is a set of application connection definitions and thin client configuration settings that are grouped under a privilege level and assigned to you by your administrator. Administrators create thin client accounts that possess specific connection capabilities, security, and various thin client functions. Assigned privileges and user modes allow you certain levels of access to thin client resources.

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User access to system-reset-to-factory defaults and the Network Setup dialog box can be denied by the user privilege (not the lock-down state). Therefore, if the thin client is locked down in High privilege, you will have access to all facilities, regardless of other items (unless there is an intervening privilege statement in an ini file). It is only when the thin client is locked down in the privilege None that you cannot recover control of the thin client. For more information about system lock-down, refer to "Understanding System Lock-down."

Assigned Privileges

The user profiles (Global and User) can assign three privilege levels of access to thin client resources: High-privileged, Low-privileged, and Non-privileged.

High-privileged- With High privilege, all thin client resources are available with no restrictions. This is an administrative level of log-on. Connection definitions can be entered locally on the thin client, but they will typically be lost upon log-off/shutdown of the thin client. However, if configured by an administrator (enablelocal=yes), locally-defined connection definitions can be saved. If you are a user at this level, you can reset the device to factory defaults.

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High privilege is the default privilege (unless locked down in another privilege) and is in effect if a user profile is read that does not contain a privilege statement. If no wnos.ini file is read (same conditions), the connection definitions entered locally on the thin client are persistent and may even be visible if a wnos.ini file is found on a subsequent reboot (if an enablelocal=yes statement is read from one of the ini files).

Low-privileged- This is the level assigned to a typical user of the thin client. The Network and Wireless selection on the System Setup submenu is disabled (the Network Setup dialog box and Wireless Setup dialog box cannot be opened). A Low-privileged user cannot reset the device to factory defaults.

Non-privileged- This level of access is typical for kiosk or other restricted-use deployment. The System Setup selection on the desktop menu is disabled (the various dialog boxes available from the System Setup cannot be displayed). The Connect Manager is not available. The user cannot reset the device to factory defaults. Both the Dialup Manager and PPTP Manager dialog boxes are disabled.

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If you are accessing the enterprise intranet through Dial-up or PPTP VPN, the Network Setup dialog box is available during the dial-up process to establish the initial connection to the FTP server. If you then log on as a Low-privileged or Non-privileged user, however, access to the Network Setup dialog box is then disabled. The Dialup Manager and PPTP Manager dialog boxes are also disabled for a Non-privileged user.

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Contents Wyse Winterm 1 series, Based on Wyse Thin OS Users GuideCopyright Notices Thin Client Requirements Compliance This page intentionally blank Contents Using the Network Test Tools Using and Configuring Access ConnectionsAbout this Guide IntroductionWyse Technical Support Organization of this GuideRelated Online Resources Available at Wyse Accessing the Enterprise Servers Available What Happens When You Turn on Your Thin ClientGetting Started Chapter Signing-on Changing Your PasswordUnderstanding Your User Profile Assigned Privileges Knowing Your Assigned Privileges and User ModeUnderstanding System Lock-down User ModesLogging Off and Shutting Down About the Session Services You Will UseDesktop example Using the DesktopViewing System Information Understanding the Window Display Modes Using the System Setup Submenu Using the Shortcut Menu and Desktop MenuAccessing Available Applications Accessing System InformationAccessing the Dialup Manager Accessing the PPPoE ManagerAccessing the Pptp Manager Accessing the Network Test ToolsConnect Manager High-privileged user example Using the Connect ManagerAbout Configuring ICA and RDP Connections Connection Settings ICA Server option Configuring ICA ConnectionsPage Connection Settings ICA Options tab Connection Settings RDP Connection tab Configuring RDP ConnectionsConnection Settings RDP Options tab Console Select to set the RDP connection with Console mode This page intentionally blank Setting Up the Thin Client System Preference General tab Setting System PreferencesSystem Preference Advanced tab Network Setup General tab Configuring Network SettingsPage Network Setup Name Servers tab Network Setup Servers tab Network Setup Reconnect options Wireless Setup Setting Up Wireless AccessDisplay Setup Selecting Display SettingsHz default 75 Hz 85 Hz Configuring Serial CommunicationsPrinter Setup Ports tab Setting Up PrintersPage Printer Setup LPDs tab Printer Setup SMBs tab Setting Up Windows NT4 Servers Configuring LPD ServicesSetting Up Windows 2000/2003 Servers Configuring Touch ScreensThis page intentionally blank Using Ethernet Direct Access Using and Configuring Access ConnectionsUsing Wireless Direct Access PPPoE Manager Configuring PPPoE AccessDialup Manager Configuring Dialup Modem AccessDialup Property Dialup Status Pptp Manager Configuring Pptp VPN AccessPptp Property Pptp Status Using Ping Using the Network Test ToolsTrace Route Using Trace RouteFigures Page Tables

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