NComputing U170 manual

ncomputing.com R6.17.10 USB Vi rtual Deskt op Kit (Model U 170 ) with vSp ace TM User Guide This guide applies to all Microso ft® Windows versions of our product. Specific information about our Linux versions may be found at http://ncomputing.com/support .aspx[...]

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USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 3 Content s Importa nt n oti ces ............................................................................................................ 2 Conte nts ......................................................................................................................... 3 Safety in formati on ..[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 4 Safet y informati on Refer to t he f ollowi ng to prevent any physical injury or loss of assets caused by damage to the product. A user must read this User Guide care fully before use and properly follow the instructions. • Make sur e that the place of installation is not too hot (above 35˚ C), [...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 5 Regulator y com pliance FCC information This equipment has been t ested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit s are designed to provide r easonable protection against ha rmful interference in a residential installation. T[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 6 Product o verview The NCo mputing U170 kit enables users to dramatically cut computing costs by sharing the untapped pow er of existing c omputers. The U 170 access device and NC omputing v Space software work together to efficiently harness excess computing capacity and enable multiple users to sh[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 7 Minimum s ystem req uiremen t s Host computer For multiuser applications the host computer operating system can be W indo ws Server 2003 R2 SP2 (Standard or Enterprise Edition , 32-bit), W indow s Server 2008 SP2 (Standard or Enterprise, 32-bit. For m ore in formation Microsoft licensing please see[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 8 Access devices For each U170 station you w ill need: • USB keyboard and mouse • Monitor (resolution support bel ow) • Optional: speakers, headphones, and /or microphone wi th mini stereo connector • Optional: USB devices and USB cables (connec t directly to host PC and can be assigned to ea[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 9 Connection options The U170 m ay be attached to a PC through any USB 2.0 compliant connection method. This includes the use of USB 2.0 hubs, USB 2.0 extension cables, and USB 2.0 active extenders. Each segment of a USB connection from device to host, device to hub, or hub to hub, must be no longer [...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 10 Mounting and security Using t wo screws (pr ovided) you can attach the X D2 to the back of an LCD m onitor that has VESA compliant mounting holes as shown below. To secure the U170 device, a slot has been provided in between the mounting screw holes to permit a security cable to be attached. Note:[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 11 NComp uting v Sp ace so f tw are inst al lation Installation of the vSpace so ftware is straightforward and simple. 1. Insert the CD. It wi ll autostart and present a menu of options. Choose “Instal l vSpace Software.” 2. Follow the directions in the install wizard to complete the software ins[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 12 7. The next screen of the hardw are installation wizard is a warning. Press, “Continue Anyway”[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 13 8. You have now completed the hardware installation w izard, press finish to continue. 9. You will repeat these steps for each U170 dev ice connected to the system. User setup There are two options for setting up users on a multiuser system: 1. Local Users: for small installations, you can use the[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 14 To add new users go to Start  Settings  Control Panel  User Accounts. You can also search on “To add a new user t o the c omputer” in the W indo ws Help and Support Center for more information. Windows Se rver 2008 user account management sc reen Windows Se rver 2003 user account mana[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 15 1. Online Registration 2. Offline Registration The Registration W izard may be found on both the System Tray and in the start menu under “NComputing vSpace Software” Online registration If the PC where you have install ed vSpace software has a connection to the internet for http and https, sim[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 16 3. Place this file in a location w here you can access it with an email client. Thi s may be on a flash disk if required. 4. Then send the file to registration@ncomput ing.com where the request wil l be processed and a registration file w ill be sent back to you in email. 5. Once you have the retu[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 17 vSpace software updates Once you have successfully completed t he registration process, you can update t he software directly over the Intern et by selecting “Update vSpace” from the “Start” menu or fr om the System Tray menu. (Prov ided t hose updates for w hich you may be entitled to are[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 18 3. Click the checkbox to “enabl e” The “Running Program” fields can be used to designate a single application to be displayed without the underlying windowing system. This may be used f or k iosk or digital signage applications. T roublesh ooting gui de No graphics are display ed of a U170[...]

USB virtual desktop (model U170) user guide Page 19 Glossar y A dmini strator : a per son who is responsible for managing a multi-user computing env ironment, such as a local area netwo rk (LAN). Administrato r responsibilities typically include: installing and configuring sy stem ha rdwa re and software; establishing and managing user accounts; up[...]