NComputing L120, L200, L100 manual Insert the software installation CD into the CD drive

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Part 2

NCT-2000-XP Installation

1

Insert the software installation CD into the CD drive.

 

 

 

Note

Message similar to the one shown

 

Turn on the host PC and insert the Software Installation CD into the

 

 

 

here will appear if your Internet is not

 

CD drive after your computer boots up.

 

 

connected.

2 Click <Install Program> button.

 

 

If you have Internet

 

The installation program will start automatically. When the installation

 

 

 

 

 

connectivity and Windows®

 

screen appears, click “Install Main Program”.

 

 

 

 

 

XP Service pack 2 is installed,

 

 

 

 

 

 

a message similar to the one

 

 

 

 

 

 

shown below will appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click the “Ask Me Later”

 

 

 

 

 

 

button.

 

 

 

 

4 The latest NCT-2000-XP program installation

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the server has the latest version, you will be asked if you want to

 

 

 

 

 

 

install the latest version as shown on the left below. Click “Yes” if

 

 

 

 

 

 

you want to install, or click “No” if you want to install the version on

3 ‘Preparing to install’ message appears.

 

 

the CD. The new version will be downloaded as shown on the right

 

This means that the program is checking the server to see if it has the

 

 

below when installing. (It is recommended to select “Yes” to install

 

 

 

the latest version. The download may take some time depending

 

latest version.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on the Internet speed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PC Expanion User s Guide Windows XP Home Edition L100 L120 L200Windows 2000 Server LinuxDisclaimers Copyright TrademarksPC Expanion is a trademark of NComputing Corportaiton Classifications and descriptions of signs FCC Information to UseBe sure to keep the mainframe safe from any severe impact Some restrictions apply. See website for details Thank you for purchasing our companys productContents Part 8 Using the PC Expanion Advanced Glossary How to set the resolution and frequency on the PC ExpanionRegarding PC Expanion A-1 Regarding computer network A-1 Features What is the PC Expanion ?Web site for more information Minimum hardware requirements System Minimum RequirementDesktop PC OS Operating System and Maximum Connection Limit PC Expanion Conceptual DiagramHow to use the PC Expanion Click Install Program button Insert the software installation CD into the CD driveLatest NCT-2000-XP program installation ‘Preparing to install’ message appearsSelect ‘I agree’ and then click the Next button Click Next buttonClick the Next button Alter management settingsFind button and select the desired folder Click the Restart button Add user accountsUser clicks either TS Options within Setup or Options Button. Start using the PC ExpanionRouter Refer to the followingConnecting by Using a switch Supports 100Mbps switching Information you provide is accurate Administrator Password does not appearSelect the method of registration Selecting online Internet registrationOffline The host PC is not connected to the internet Software and providing technical supportPage Page File. You must repeat the registration process Unregistration of the product via the Internet UnregistrationCancellation of registration Offline File/Email Page So that the system can always return to where it was before NCT-2000-XP program by using the following methodsAdministrator password is set during the installation Direct Updating via the InternetPage PC and PC Expanion All Programs WindowsOption is that NCT-2000-XP is running Run the NCT-2000-XP application Software Settings LocalStatus Displays the current connection status of the station SessionsProduct Information Information & SettingsLicense Information Disable background-bitmaps under Windows XP System SettingsDisplays the general information on the system Serial Numbers Software Settings LANUSB-Storage device Assignments UTMA/UTSA Devices Hardware Settings LAN/LocalDevice Information Status of the connection and the serial numberPassword Settings Network SettingsLanguage ConnectionAdvanced UTMA/UTSA Device SetupMenu NetworkSetup Password and Language Connection SettingsUser can change the IP address of Station Member of GroupsEach the item is described below Part 7 Using the SetupOptions or TS Options Password How to add a new user account Full name and explanation Add a user account under Windows 2000 ProfessionalUser account You can reconfigure groups for a user account. Double-clickClick the user account that you want to create Start Control Panel Administrative Tools ComputerSelect ‘Member Of’ and then click the Add button Click the Find Now buttonHow to check the IP address on the PC Expanion How to check the IP address setting on the PC ExpanionAutomaticManual Click the Properties button Automatic SettingCase of automatic setting Command Prompt or Start Run AccessoryConnecting with a switch Supports 100Mbps switching How to connect the PC Expanion to the host PC directly ‘Local Area Connection’ and then double-click it Click the Yes button How to connect to the specific host PCClick the Connection Settings icon ‘UTMA/UTSA Setup view.’ Page How to configure the PC Expanion How to connect to the specific host PC automaticallyHow to set up under the NCT-2000-XP console Start All Programs NCT-2000-XP SelectPage Logon with the same user account after restarting Click the Connection Settings icon ‘UTMA/UTSA Setup view’Environment will be loaded How to send a message in the NCT-2000-XP console How to send a message to the connected PC ExpanionThere are two methods available to send a message Send Message’How to start or stop running the NCT-2000-XP application Go to Start All Programs NCT-2000-XP How to terminate an active PC ExpanionHow to control a running PC Expanion by the administrator How to set the timer for a ‘system shutdown’ message How to log in to the host PC automaticallySettings How to enable or disable the function of sending a messageInformation NCT-2000-XP NCT-2000How to view and control a PC Expanion Page How to view the background-bitmaps image of a PC Expanion How to use the USB port in case of L2XX model series How to set the password of the NCT-2000- XP programSelect How to change the name of a PC ExpanionHow to set under the PC Expanion How to set the NCT-2000-XP Console Click the Yes button and the PC Expanion will be restarted Then click the OK button and Save buttonPage How to assign a PC Expanion Page How to add a serial number Select the file where the serial number is saved Serial Number How to delete the serial numberHow to configure in the PC Expanion How to set the resolution and frequency on the PC ExpanionHow to set in the NCT-2000-XP console Host computerRestarted How to set in the PC Expanion Edit button Click the OK buttonHow to uninstall the NCT-2000-XP program Click the Next button How to assign a USB storage deviceStatic IP address was assigned Try to boot latest clientGetting dynamic IP address Dhcp server was not foundHost unreachable Connection Terminal ServerConsole Multi user Error Authorization warningCheck all serial numbers in the NCT-2000-XP program console Regarding computer network Regarding PC ExpanionBandwidth Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolClient/Server ConsoleFast Ethernet EthernetFirewall FTP File Transfer ProtocolMAC Address Log onNIC Network Interface Card RouterPort numbers are as follows. TCP Port 27605, 3581, 3597 FAQCan I connect a PC Expanion directly to a host PC? Do I have to register the serial number?Do I have to upgrade the NCT-2000-XP program? Please refer to Part 1. The features of the productWhat if I forget the password of the NCT-2000-XP console ? Will this with Windows 98 or Windows ME?What games can I play? Can the product support 10Mbps or 1Gbps?Can I view movie or mpeg file? Suddenly I cannot connect to a host computerRev. a Part No

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