Dell Wyse ThinOS Version 8.5 Administrator’s Guide

Configuring ThinOS using the First Boot Wizard

The First Boot Wizard runs the first time you start a new thin client with the ThinOS version 8.5. The thin client starts the First Boot Wizard application before you enter the ThinOS system desktop, and allows you to perform a set of tasks, such as, configuring system preferences, setting up the internet connectivity, loading USB configurations, configuring management software, and configuring broker connections.

If you are an existing thin client user, and you have upgraded to the ThinOS version 8.5, then you can reset your thin client to factory default settings to enter the First Boot Wizard.

The following flowcharts depict the workflow of First Boot Wizard:

To configure the First Boot Wizard:

1. Connect a new thin client or existing thin client to the Ethernet using a wired connection. The existing thin client must be reset to factory default settings to enter the First Boot Wizard.
2. Turn on your thin client.
   The thin client checks for a wired network connection. If the network connection is successful, a welcome screen with the model name of your thin client is displayed.

   The thin client validates the IP address from DHCP. If the DHCP contains the file server or the Wyse Device Manager or Wyse Management Suite configurations, then the ThinOS system desktop is loaded without entering the First Boot Wizard. If the DHCP validation fails or if you have not connected to Ethernet, then follow the next step.

   NOTE:To exit the First Boot Wizard during the network connection status check on the welcome screen, press the Ctrl + Esc key.
3. On the Would you like to load a ThinOS configuration file from USB? screen, do either of the following:
   
   • To load a ThinOS configuration file from the USB drive, ensure that you create a wnos.ini file and add the file to the /wnos directory on the USB drive. Using this option, you can load packages, and wallpapers that are specified in the INI file. Plug in the USB drive to thin client, and click Yes.
     NOTE:Only FAT, FAT32, and ExFAT file systems on the USB disk are supported. NTFS file system is not supported.

     The thin client validates the configuration file in the USB drive.

     • If the ThinOS configuration file in the USB drive is correct, the Read configuration success message is displayed. Click OK to exit the First Boot Wizard, and log in to the ThinOS system desktop.
     • If the ThinOS configuration file in the USB drive is corrupted or the appropriate file is not available, then the Cannot find configuration files, or read configuration failure message is displayed. Upload the correct file on the USB drive, plug the USB drive again, and then click Retry. If the file is correct, the Read configuration success message is displayed. Click OK to exit the First Boot Wizard, and log in to the ThinOS system desktop.

       If you do not want to use the Retry option to load the ThinOS configuration file, then click Abort to enter the System Preferences configuration setup.

       NOTE:To exit the Cannot find configuration files, or read configuration failure message screen, and load the ThinOS system desktop, click Exit.
   • To enter the System Preferences configuration setup, click No.
4. On the System Preferences Configuration screen, configure the following options:
   

   • Locale—Select a language to start ThinOS in the regional specific language.
   • Keyboard Layout—Select a keyboard layout to set the keyboard layout in the regional specific language.

     Time Zone—Select a time zone to set the time zone for your thin client.

   • Time Server—Displays the IP addresses or host names with optional port number of time servers.
   • Advanced—Click Advanced to configure settings, such as daylight saving, time format, date format, and time servers.

   NOTE:To exit the System Preferences Configuration screen, and load the ThinOS system desktop, click Exit.

   If you are not connected to Ethernet, you cannot continue with the setup, and the Attach the Ethernet cable screen is displayed.

   

   Do either of the following:

   • Connect the Ethernet cable to the thin client.
   • Click Define a wireless connection. From the list, select a wireless network, and click Connect.
     NOTE:

     • The option to define a wireless connection is not available on thin clients without a WLAN module.
     • To exit the Attach the Ethernet cable screen, and load the ThinOS system desktop, click Exit.

   After the connection is established, the thin client validates the IP address from DHCP. If the DHCP contains the file server or the Wyse Device Manager or Wyse Management Suite configurations, then the ThinOS system desktop is loaded. If the DHCP validation fails, or the network connection fails, then the Management Configuration screen is displayed. Follow steps 6–9.
5. Click Next to enter the Management Configuration setup.
6. On the Management Configuration screen, configure the following:
   

   • File Server—Enter the file server details to apply configurations including INI files, firmware, packages, and so on, from a file server.
   • WMS—Enter the group registration key and the Wyse Management Suite server URL to register the thin client to the Wyse Management Suite.
   • WDM—Enter the IP addresses or host names.
   • Disable SSL warning—Select this check box to disable the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) connection warnings.
   • Certificates Manager—Click Certificates Manager to import or request a certificate.

   NOTE:To exit the Management Configuration screen, and load the ThinOS system desktop, click Exit.
7. Click Done to exit the First Boot Wizard or click Next to enter the Connection Broker Configuration setup.
8. On the Connection Broker Configuration screen, configure the following:
   
   • Citrix—The broker allows you to connect to full desktops using XenDesktop or individual applications using XenApp from a centralized host through Citrix Receiver Client.
     • Server Address—Enter the host name or IP address of the broker connection.
     • Enable theme: ThinOS Lite—Select this check box to boot the thin client in ThinOS Lite mode.
     • StoreFront style—Select this check box to enable the Citrix StoreFront based layout of published applications and desktops on the thin client.
   • Microsoft—The broker allows you to connect to the virtual desktops using RemoteApp and Desktop connection. Enter the host name or IP address of the broker connection.
   • VMware—The broker allows you to connect to the remote desktops using VMware Horizon Client.
     • Server Address—Enter the host name or IP address of the broker connection.
     • Enable theme: VMware View—Select this check box to set the ThinOS desktop theme to VMware View mode.
   • DELL—The broker allows you to connect to the virtual desktops or applications using Dell vWorkspace. Enter the host name or IP address of the broker connection.
   • Amazon WorkSpaces—The broker allows your PCoIP clients to connect to virtual desktops that run on AWS. Enter the host name/IP address/FQDN of the broker connection.
     NOTE:Amazon WorkSpaces option is applicable only to the PCoIP clients.
   • Other—The broker allows you to connect to the virtual desktops or applications using other supported protocols. Enter the host name or IP address of the broker connection.
   • Certificates Manager—Click Certificates Manager to import or request a certificate.
   • Disable SSL warning—Select this check box to disable the warnings for your SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) connection.
9. Click Done.
   NOTE:To configure the Management Configuration setup again, click Back, and follow steps 6 and 7.
   The device exists from the First Boot Wizard mode, and the ThinOS desktop is displayed.