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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