Nlynx OMNITERM WBT 2.1.0E User Manual

OmniTerm WBT Windows-based Terminal User's Guide Version 2.1.0e

Terminal Operation Name your Printer Dialog Box Specify the name of your printer. The printer name can be entered as no more than 31 characters. Set

Terminal Emulation Sessions Printer Port: (ALT+S+P) Select printer port: LPT1: (default) or COM1: If COM1 is selected, a Port Setting button is dis

Terminal Emulation Sessions Font Setup: (ALT+S+F) Select desired font. Courier New is the default. Other fonts may be loaded as described in Appendi

Terminal Emulation Sessions 8.1.6 Help Menu Click Help then About to display basic information about the terminal. Keyboard Procedure: ALT+H+A

Terminal Emulation Sessions 7.2 - Printer Session Printer Session Screen (TN3270 Printer example) This dialog box means that the printer is in the r

Terminal Emulation Sessions 7.2.1 - File Menu Disconnect: (ALT+SHIFT+DELETE or ALT+F+D) Select Disconnect to disable the printer session from the

Terminal Emulation Sessions MPL: Maximum Print Lines per page. The range is from 1 to 255. The default is 66. MPP: Maximum Print Position. The range i

Terminal Emulation Sessions 7.2.2 - Help Menu Click Help then About to display basic information about the terminal. Keyboard Procedure: ALT+H+A

Terminal Firmware Update Chapter 8 - Terminal Firmware Upgrade The OmniTerm uses the FTP protocol to access and download new firmware on to the flash

Terminal Firmware Update 8.2 - Update Procedure Press F2 and click the Upgrade tab to display the Upgrade Properties Sheet. Upgrade Properties Sheet

Terminal Firmware Update Upgrade Now Dialog Box When you Click “Upgrade Now!” button, the confirm dialog box will display. When the upgrade procedure

Terminal Operation Configure Another Printer Dialog Box If you need to set up the second printer, select YES then click Next to repeat the prior scre

Terminal Firmware Update 8.3 - SNMP Manager Procedure The OmniTerm firmware can be updated from a centrally located PC/Server running the NLynx WBT S

Web Browser Chapter 9 - Web Browser An example browser screen is shown below. Operation is essentially the same as running an IE browser on a Windo

Web Browser 9.1 - File Menu Port: LPT1: COM1:57600 COM1:9600 IRDA Network Net Path: If Port = Network, specify the network printer path. For exa

Web Browser 9.3 - View Menu 110

Web Browser See section 7.9 for configuration details. The Internet Options menu option will not be displayed if Security is enabled and the user

Web Browser 9.5 - Favorites Menu The list of favorites is shown. The Name shown may be edited. 9.6 - Window Menu 112

Wireless Network Configuration Chapter 10 - Wireless Network Configuration 10.1 - Wireless Networking Concepts The OmniTerm supports 802.11b wireles

Wireless Network Configuration 10.3 - Configure Wireless Settings The wireless settings are configured via the Network program located in the Devices

Wireless Network Configuration From within the "Cisco 802.11 miniport Settings" IP Address tab, you can manually set the IP address the wire

Wireless Network Configuration From within the Wireless Network tab, you can select an access point to associate with, if the SSID broadcast is enabl

Terminal Operation 2.2 - Terminal Manager The Terminal Manager allows you to manage your network connections. All connections are named and are refer

Wireless Network Configuration From within the Wireless Network Properties screen you can specify your SSID, WEP and 802.1x settings. If you use WEP

Wireless Network Configuration After all configuration settings have been entered, click OK in the top right corner of the "Cisco 802.11 miniport

AS/400 FTP Setup Appendix A - AS/400 FTP Setup The following instructions will assist you in setting up the AS/400 FTP server so it can be used for “

AutoUpdate / AutoConfiguration Appendix B - AutoUpdate / AutoConfiguration (Revision 1.02) AutoUpdate / AutoConfiguration Setup & Use The OmniTe

AutoUpdate / AutoConfiguration Options 200 through 205 are Terminal Server connection options (RDP & ICA): Remote servers: Enter host name or IP

Advanced Terminal Customization 122 Appendix C - Advanced Terminal Customization C.1 - Emulation Font Upload The OmniTerm terminal emulation program

Advanced Terminal Customization 123 Font Install Procedure If DHCP options 206 – 208 are served, please start at step 2. 1. Set upgrade server and p

Advanced Terminal Customization 124 Related Messages: $UNINSTALL FONTS fontname Reboot by user is required. $LIST INSTALL FONTS$ The SNMPadm "M

Advanced Terminal Customization 125 C.2 - Boot-up Splash Screen Upload The initial splash screen, that is seen just after power up and shows the pro

Advanced Terminal Customization 126 C.3 - Remote Serial Number Update The serial number is loaded into the flash by the factory for all NLynx termin

Terminal Operation 2.2.1 - Connections The Connections property sheet (see above) lists all your configured connections, showing their Type and Status

Advanced Terminal Customization 127 C.4 - Registry Edits The configuration of a windows based terminal is held in the 'Registry'. This reg

Advanced Terminal Customization 128 C.4.2 - Autostart Delay Feature Terminal versions: E5404 or above. The Autostart Delay feature was added to allo

Terminal Operation 2.2.2 - Configure The Configure property sheet allows you to create new connections or edit/delete existing connections. You may al

Terminal Operation Click Add to configure a new connection. New Connection dialog Box Select the type of connection to create: Citrix ICA Client (

Terminal Operation Click Startup to make the selected Connection the Default and/or set it for Autostart. Connection Startup Dialog Box Make the

Terminal Operation 2.3 - Connection Navigation/Startup 2.3.1 - Hot Keys The following key sequences are used to move between active connections, ret

Terminal Operation 2.3.2 - Terminal Startup Modes Once a terminal is configured, when powered on operation starts with the Terminal Manager, a Connec

Terminal Operation 2.3.2.3 - Connect Button A Connect button may be displayed in place of the Terminal Manager screen. To start your configured con

Contents Chapter 1 - Installation Procedures... 1 Chapter 2 - Terminal Opera

Terminal Operation Start options: Setting Terminal Properties Display Terminal Properties screen. Exit this screen when done. Taskbar & Start

Terminal Operation 2.3.3 - Startup Errors DHCP Error Message Box When this dialog box displays, check if the DHCP server is working properly on the

ICA Client Settings Chapter 3 - ICA Client Settings ICA is a network protocol used by “terminal servers” running Citrix WinFrame or MetaFrame. This c

ICA Client Settings 3.1 - Network Connection The following message will display while a search is made for Citrix servers on the network. All Citri

ICA Client Settings Server Group: SCelect the group that you want to configure. Add: lick to add a server to the selected group. Add Server Address

ICA Client Settings Specify an Application Dialog Box Enter the command line and directory of the application you intend to use. Click Next. Specify

ICA Client Settings Printing, Compression, and Sound Dialog Box Enable or disable the following functions: Use Printer Configuration Utility Check

ICA Client Settings Firewall Settings Dialog Box Use alternate address through firewalls Check this box if the client is outside a firewall that uses

ICA Client Settings 3.2 - Dial-In Connection Dial-In Device Dialog Box From the Dial-In Device scroll list, select one of the following: A Modem co

ICA Client Settings To make a change in the ICA connection, click the Configure tab and select the ICA connection of the Terminal Manager dialog box.

10.3 - Configure Wireless Settings ... 114 10.4 - Wireless Communication Problems...

ICA Client Settings 3.2.1 - Port Settings Device Properties Dialog Box (Port Settings) The following is the description of the functions for Port Se

ICA Client Settings 3.2.2 - Call Option Device Property Dialog Box (Call Options) The following table discusses the functions of the Call Option pro

RDP Client SettingsChapter 4 - RDP Client Settings If your server is Microsoft WTS (Windows Terminal Server), select Microsoft Remote Desktop Client

RDP Client SettingsWTS Connection Wizard Page 3 This dialog box allows you to access a desired application directly after connecting to the RDP serv

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsChapter 5 - Terminal Emulation Client Settings If you select Terminal Emulation in the New Connection dialog box,

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsSession Model: This item varies with Session Type and Display/Printer selected. See the following Table. Session T

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsAdvanced: Click to show the Display or Printer EBCDIC to ASCII Translation Table. The edit procedure is to overwrit

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsKeyboard Type Dialog Box Select the Keyboard Type: Enhanced (PC style keyboard) or 122Key. Click Advanced to ma

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsEnhanced Keyboard Mapping for TN5250 122-Keys Keyboard Mapping for TN3270 35

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsEnhanced Keyboard Mapping forTN3270 122-Keys Keyboard Mapping for ASCII 36

Installation Procedures Chapter 1 - Installation Procedures The OmniTerm equipment package and stand assembly is described here. Refer to the Quick

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsEnhanced Keyboard Mapping for ASCII 37

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsConnection Type Dialog Box (ASCII session) TCP/IP: Click this button and Next to use Host Settings dialog box. S

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsHost Settings Dialog Box (Display Sessions) Host Name/Address: Enter the fully qualified Domain name or static I

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsHost Settings Dialog Box (TN5250 Printer Session) Host Name/Address: Enter the fully qualified Domain name or st

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsHost Print Transform Dialog Box Printer Model: Select your printer model. For a Customized printer object, select

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsSerial Connection Settings Dialog Box (ASCII) This dialog box only displays when an ASCII session and Serial con

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsPrinter Settings Dialog Box (TN5250) Printer Port: The default value is LPT1. Printer Type: Select the desired

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsEBCDIC to ASCII Translation Table for Printer This table controls the EBCDIC to ASCII conversion for your printer

Terminal Emulation Client SettingsLPD Settings Dialog Box (TN3270) This dialog box is valid for TN3270 screen copy only. To enable this feature, e

Terminal Properties Chapter 6 - Terminal Properties Pressing the F2 key from the Terminal Manager dialog box allows you to examine and/or modify the

Terminal Operation Chapter 2 - Terminal Operation 2.1 - Initial Terminal Setup When you power on the terminal for the first time, the Setup Wizard wi

Terminal Properties 6.1 - General Tab This General property sheet displays information that includes the name of the product and information about

Terminal Properties 6.2 - Input Tab Locale: Scroll list and select the keyboard type. System Locale: Scroll through and select the System language.

Terminal Properties 6.3 - Display Tab Desktop Area and Refresh Frequency: Color: Select desired ICA color depth. Details: The scroll list displays t

Terminal Properties 6.4 - Network Tab Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server: Click this option to enable DHCP addressing. The DHCP server will aut

Terminal Properties Advanced Network: This dialog box is active only when Specify an IP Address is enabled. Enable DNS: Use this group box to set dom

Terminal Properties SNMP Network: Enter custom fields that can be viewed with SNMPadm (v2.0b1.81 or higher). Typically used for ID processes. 52

Terminal Properties ICA Client Settings Set ICA (Citrix) settings. ICA Client Settings – Hotkeys Dialog Box This dialog box is invoked through the I

Terminal Properties ICA Client Settings – Preferences Dialog Box Serial Number: This is the serial number of your ICA Client software. This field is

Terminal Properties ICA Client Settings – Server Location Dialog Box Use this dialog box to locate available Cirtrix (ICA) servers and published appl

Terminal Properties ICA Client Settings – Firewall Settings Dialog Box Proxy: Select Proxy type from the list. Use alternate address through firewa

Terminal Operation IP Address Dialog Box Click on one of the two buttons to select a method to supply the IP Address. The default is No; I will ente

Terminal Properties ICA Client Settings - PNLite Dialog Box PNLite is an ICA connection mode that lets clients running CE 3 connect to Citrix server

Terminal Properties 6.5 - Upgrade Tab See Chapter 8 for detailed procedures. Manual Upgrade: Click to setup and start a manual update of the OmniTe

Terminal Properties 6.6 - Devices Tab Special devices are supported by special modules referenced by this Tab. Double click the desired device setup

Terminal Properties If you have a printer attached to the parallel printer port, you can make this printer a network printer. In this case, given t

Terminal Properties Date/Time: This screen allows you to set the current time and your country time zone. You can check Time Zone by DHCP to hav

Terminal Properties If you use a Magtek Magnetic Strip Reader with keyboard, you may set the configuration of that Reader from this screen. Refer to

Terminal Properties MicroTouch Panel: This device is used to setup a Touchscreen panel (Micro Touch only). Note: All connections should be done whil

Terminal Properties Calibrate: When the Calibrate button is active you can click it to calibrate the touch sensitivity and screen extent. You will

Terminal Properties Cursor: Cursor Offset You can set the distance between your fingertip and the pointer tip. Select Vertical and/or Horizontal Ed

Terminal Properties Ping: Enter Host name or IP address to ping. Click Start to ping the Host. A series of Pings will be sent to the Host. Click S

Terminal Operation Optional Information Dialog Box If you use DNS (Domain Name System) or WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) to resolve names to IP

Terminal Properties NetCOM: When enabled, another device on the network (using TELNET) can talk to a serial device (e.g. HyperTerminal) attached (

Terminal Properties All function will receive a return value: if value >= 0, successful If value < 0, an error occurred Error number list Open

Terminal Properties Printers (RDP printer): This dialog box allows you to setup and/or delete a Local RDP Printer. To delete an existing printer

Terminal Properties Enter a 'friendly' name for the printer. 70

Terminal Properties Internet Options: General: Define Start and Search pages. If desired, Clear Cache memory and or Clear History (saved entered

Terminal Properties Network: To configure a wireless connection on an OmniTerm, double click CISCO and refer to Chapter 10 for detailed procedures

Terminal Properties Make New Connection Properties Sheet Name and select connection type. Dial-Up Connection: Establish Dial-Up connection to RAS

Terminal Properties TCP/IP Settings … Security Settings … 74

Terminal Properties Next > Enter a phone number. Click Finish to create the connection. Double click the created icon to enter sign on data and

Terminal Properties Virtual Private Network: Enter name or IP address of the VPN server for the network to which you want to connect. TCP/IP Setting

Terminal Operation Local 'RDP' Printer Setup Dialog Box Click Open to setup a local printer to be used with an RDP session. Click Next and

Terminal Properties PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE): Security Settings … 77

Terminal Properties 6.7 - Security Tab With first time security setup, there is always an Administrator in the User Account field. This Administrator

Terminal Properties Modify User: Modify the selected user’s properties, including password, privilege, and accessible connections. Delete User: Delet

Terminal Properties Account Privilege Administrator User Guest Hide/Show Configure in Terminal Manager Hide/Show Hide Hide Tabs in Terminal Proper

Terminal Properties User Properties – Guest Dialog Box When Guest is selected in Account Privilege group, this dialogue will display. See Table abo

Terminal Properties FailOver Enable: Failover is an attempt to provide continuous availability of network application by automatically switching to an

Terminal Properties 6.8 - SysInfo Tab This Tab shows the configuration of your OmniTerm. Network card: Shows the Ethernet MAC address of the select

Terminal Properties 6.9 - About Tab The About properties sheet contains copyright information about the terminal as well as the WBT version ID (e.g

Terminal Emulation Sessions Chapter 7 - Terminal Emulation Sessions 7.1 - Display Session Display Screen (TN5250 example) Control bar: The bar at

Terminal Emulation Sessions Toolbar Icon: Status bar: There are two status bars displaying at the bottom of each display session. Ruler See Setting

Terminal Operation Select the Printer Port Message Box Select the port you want your printer to use. Most users select LPT1 port for a local printer.

Terminal Emulation Sessions X  Time(Terminal wait). The host needs more time to response to your request. X NUM Numeric data only X-f Minus

Terminal Emulation Sessions 7.1.1 - File Menu Disconnect / Connect: Choose Disconnect to disconnect the session from the host. The connection remains

Terminal Emulation Sessions 7.1.2 - Edit Menu Copy: You can use this function to copy data from one session or screen into another. First select the

Terminal Emulation Sessions 7.1.3 - View Menu Status Bar: Use this option to toggle (on/off) display of the status of the current session in the bot

Terminal Emulation Sessions 7.1.4 - Macro Menu Macros are used to record and play back frequently used keystrokes. A macro can also be specified to a

Terminal Emulation Sessions Save Macro Dialog Box Enter the file name you want the macro saved as. Type the description of the macro for future ref

Terminal Emulation Sessions Play: Play is only active after you have selected a macro from the Macro list. This option plays back the pre-recorded key

Terminal Emulation Sessions 7.1.5 - Setting Menu Display: (ALT+S+D) Display controls the cursor type and whether there is a ruler line on the care

Terminal Emulation Sessions Disable Beep Volume: Select to disable Beep. Color Mapping: (ALT+S+M) Foreground: This box allows you to modify the fo

Terminal Emulation Sessions Define Advanced Color Panel Dialog Box Key Pad: (ALT+S+P) This option allows you to access frequently used keyboard f