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Using the Dell Wyse Configuration Manager (WCM) Client

This chapter discusses how to use the WCM Client that is installed on the thin client systems. You can manually import configuration files, export configuration files, view configuration history, and configure the DHCP settings on the client system.

Launching the WCM Client

You need to log in to the thin client system as an Administrator to launch the WCM Client.

The WCM Client does not have any shortcuts on the thin client desktop.

To launch the WCM Client, navigate to the Control Panel from the Start menu and click the WCM icon.

The top panel of the application displays the details of the configuration file that is currently being applied to the thin client system.

Importing Thin Client Configurations

To manually import the configuration file:

1Launch the WCM Client from the control panel.

2Click Import Configuration. The fields are displayed on the right panel.

3Select one of the following options:

–Local — if you have saved the configuration files locally on the thin client system, a network drive, or on a USB drive and want to download the configuration files . Browse to the location, select the file, and click Open.

–Remote — if you have saved the configuration files on the repository server in a remote location. Follow the steps given below:

•Select the Protocol from the drop-down list.

•Enter the Server IP address of the repository server.

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Contents Administrator’s Guide 2013 Contents Windows 2008/Windows 2008 R2 Server Typical Use Case Scenarios Troubleshooting Devices That Cannot Locate Overview IntroductionKey Features What’s New Introduction Supported Dell Wyse Thin Client Systems Introduction Supported Operating Systems Related Documentation and ServicesDell Wyse Technical Support Dell Wyse Online Community Pre-requisites to Install WCM Page Installing WCM Server Application Downloading and Installing WCMDownloading WCM WCM Environment Installing WCM ClientWES Configuring the Repository ServerSetting up the FTP port on a Windows 2003 Server Setting up the Http and HTTPs Ports on a Windows 2003 Server Wyse WE8S Setting up the Http and HTTPs Ports on a Windows 2008 Server Setting up the FTP Port on a Windows 2008 ServerSetting up the FTP Port on a Windows 7 System Configuring the Repository Server on a Windows 7 SystemAlias Name WCM Setting up the Http and Https Ports on a Windows 7 SystemDNS Service Record Lookup Discovery Settings for the WCM ServerConfiguring the DNS Service Lookup Page Service Name WCM Protocol tcp DNS Hostname Lookup Configuring the DNS Hostname Dhcp Option Tags Description Examples of Values to Use Dhcp Option Tags Lookup184 183Configuring Dhcp Options Dhcp Options Name Data Type Code Description Configuring the WCM Thin Client Systems Configuring the Dell Wyse Device Manager WDM Server Files\WDM\WDMWCM\RP Command\TestRPWES\Wyse\WES\WESConfig.xml About the WCM Application GUI Open NewSave OptionsFor FTP Creating New Configuration FilesConfiguration Details Editing Existing Configuration FilesRDP ConnectionsPassword Basic Settings AutostartConnection Name Domain NameScreen Color Depth Screen Mode TypeBits Local Resources Redirect ClipboardUnrecognized Settings Other RDP SettingsRedirect Smart Card Click Apply Changes toVMware View SSL Configuration Login as Current UserBroker Broker HistoryCitrix Enable Server Side Flash Player Redirection Settings Use Flash RemotingContent Fetching Client-side ContentAdvanced Settings Automatic Reconnection Display DimensionsServer Options Logon Methods Color DepthVWorkspace Connections Device ConfigurationDisplay Mouse Keyboard Share New Share Timezone Ethernet Wireless Profile Audio Power Browser, Firewall, and Aero OS ConfigurationIE Favourites HomeTrusted Sites Click Apply and ExitClock1 Settings Other SettingsClock2 Settings ClocksMode Shut Down Appliance Appliance Mode SettingsExit from Appliance ModeAppliance Mode Appliance CommandConfiguration Description LineDisabling or Stopping the Appliance Mode Appliance Mode Workflow on Thin Client DevicesSelect Options Agent Settings on the menu Agent SettingsSetting Up Automatic Configuration Using Your Configuration FilesSetting Up Manual Configuration Page Launching the WCM Client Importing Thin Client ConfigurationsFallback Mechanism for Failed Download of Configuration File Using Configuration History Exporting Thin Client ConfigurationsClick Debug Settings to launch the WCM Debugging window Manually Setting Debug Options on a Thin ClientTypical Use Case Scenarios Typical Use Case Scenarios Typical Use Case Scenarios Typical Use Case Scenarios Appendix Appendix