What is XPe Client?
A
n Microsoft Windows XP Embedded(XPe) client uses the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded operating
system. When an XPe client is connected to a Citrix ICA server or another server that can provide the
Microsoft RDP service, data for the keyboard, mouse, audio/video and display are transmitted through
the network between the client and the server.
Connectable Servers
A Citrix ICA (Independent Computing Architecture) Server
-
A
Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Server where the terminal services and Citrix MetaFrame are
installed
-
A
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server where the Citrix MetaFrame is installed
A Microsoft RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) Server
-
A
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server where the terminal services are installed
-
A
Microsoft Windows 2003 Sever
-
A
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This manual describes the functions provided by the XPe Client. However, it does not explain
general functionalities of Windows XP Embedded. For more general information on Windows XP
Embedded , refer to Windows XP Embedded Help provided by Microsoft.
Lo
g
on
Logon
When the client starts, you can logon to the server by entering your username and password. The
default usernames already configured are ‘Administrator’ and ‘User’, and their passwords are a space.
Windows XP Embedded Desktop
Use
r
When a user logs in, the User Desktop appears, as shown in the figure below. The default icons that
appear on the User Desktop are Citrix Program Neighborhood, Remote Desktop Connection and
Internet Explorer. You can also run this connection from the Start menu. The audio volume icon, VNC
server icon and system time are displayed on the User Taskbar.
When logged on as a user, there are many restrictions that protect the system from incorrent user
actions. You cannot access the system drives and there are restrictions on configuring properties for
them. To configure the client’s advanced and detailed settings, log on as an administrator.
Administrato
r