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  • Page 1 PC EXPANION User s Guide Fast Ethernet Version...
  • Page 2 Hardware specification regarding PC Expanion L100, L120, and L200 L100 Dimension 8.46inch(W) x 6.30inch(D) x 1.57inch(H) 0.83 lb Weight WoIP (Windows® over IP) / LoIP (Linux over IP) Protocol Serial Port* USB port Operating Windows® XP Home Edition System Windows® XP Professional Windows®...
  • Page 3 No part of this User's Guide may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any manner without the prior permission of NComputing Co., Ltd. The use of the contents of this User's Guide in whole or in part may result in prosecution. The contents of software, sound recordings and video images, which are registered for copyright, are protected by copyright laws and other related laws.
  • Page 4 Classifications and descriptions of signs The following descriptions for the correct use of the product must be referred to by the user in order to prevent any physical injury occurring from unexpected danger, or any loss of assets which may be caused by damage to the product.
  • Page 5 Notice Thank you for purchasing our company's product. This product has been made by using state of the art technology from NComputing and has undergone thorough testing. An understanding of reliability has been reached for this product due to extensive testing. This User's Guide is designed to help the user to achieve easy installation and use of the product.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Product Features Part 1 What is the PC Expanion ? Features System Minimum Requirement OS (Operating System) and Maximum Connection Limit PC Expanion Conceptual Diagram How to use the PC Expanion NCT-2000-XP Installation Part 2 Setting up Network Configurations Part 3 Connecting to the network using a cable or DSL router Connecting using a switch (Supports 100Mbps switching)
  • Page 7 Using the PC Expanion (Advanced) Part 8 1. How to add a new user account 2. How to check the IP address setting of PC Expanion 3. How to check the IP address of the host PC. 4. How to connect between the PC Expanion and the host PC using network equipment. 5.
  • Page 8 21. How to set the password of the NCT-2000-XP program 8-29 22. How to use the USB port in case of L2XX model series 8-29 23. How to change the name of the PC Expanion 8-30 24. How to run a specific program when the PC Expanion connects to the host PC 8-31 25.

  • Page 9: Part 1 Product Features

    128 bit encryption *No noise output and low power consumption, quiet operations while saving energy costs. Note Depending on the performance of the host PC, an application’s compatibility and operating speed can vary. Refer to NComputing’s web site for more information.

  • Page 10: System Minimum Requirement

    System Minimum Requirement The minimum hardware requirements To connect one PC EXPANION terminal to a single host PC, the following system requirements apply : Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz processor with at least 512 MB RAM or higher. To connect two to three PC EXPANION terminal(s) to a single host PC, the following system requirements apply : Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz processor with Hyper - Threading technology with at least 512 MB RAM or higher.

  • Page 11: Os (Operating System) And Maximum Connection Limit

    OS (Operating System) and Maximum Connection Limit ● Windows 2000 Professional : 10 units (L200 model does not support this operating system.) ● Windows 2000 Server : 30 units (L200 model does not support this operating system.) ● Windows XP Home Edition : 10 units ●...

  • Page 12: How To Use The Pc Expanion

    How to use the PC Expanion Install the PC Expanion (Refer to the Quick Installation Guide ) Install the NCT-2000-XP application on the host PC Setup the network configuration Turn on the PC Expanion, set up the PC Expanion Click the “Connect” button...

  • Page 13: Part 2 Nct-2000-Xp Installation

    NCT-2000-XP Installation Part 2 Insert the software installation CD into the CD drive. Turn on the host PC and insert the Software Installation CD into the CD drive after your computer boots up. Click <Install Program> button. The installation program will start automatically. When the installation screen appears, click “Install Main Program”.
  • Page 14 Click <Next> button. The installation program will start automatically. When the installation wizard screen appears, click “Next”. Click <Next> button. If you click the <more> button, you will see a notice with the html type. Please make sure to DISABLE or UNINSTALL any Anti-Virus or Firewall software that may be running in the background.
  • Page 15 Click the <Next> button. Read the contents of the readme file and click “Next”. If you would like to print this out, please click “Print”. Click the <Next> button. Select the installation default folder and click "Next." The “Program Files” folder is the default installation folder. Note If you want to install it in another path, type the path directly or click the <find>...
  • Page 16 Network Control Console : A management application that manages local user groups and can also manage individual computers and the connected PC EXPANIONs Click the <Next> button. If you would like to review or change any settings, click “Back”. If you are satisfied with the settings, click “Next”...

  • Page 17: Part 3 Setting Up Network Configurations

    Setting up Network configuration Part 3 Connecting to the network by using a cable or DSL router You need to configure the network to connect with any PC Expanion terminal(s). To configure your computer's network configurations, please refer to the following : If you use a Cable/DSL router, you can use dynamic IP addresses.

  • Page 18: Connecting Using A Switch (Supports 100Mbps Switching)

    Connecting by Using a switch (Supports 100Mbps switching) To connect by using a switch, you need to set a static IP address on both the PC Expanion terminal and the host PC. To configure an IP address as static, follow these steps : Turn on the PC Expanion.

  • Page 19: Part 4 Product Registration

    Product Registration Part 4 The user must be registered in order to receive continuous support such as upgrades of the application software and after Sales service. The following method can be used for registering the user via the Internet. The serial number and the activation key of the product, which the user has purchased, must be registered via the Internet or by other Note means.

  • Page 20: Selecting Online Internet Registration

    Note Personal information protection policy The NComputing Inc. highly values any personal information which is provided by customers. NComputing Inc. observes the personal information protection provision clause of the "laws related to the use and promotion of information and communication networks"...

  • Page 21: Creating A Product Registration Document In Instances Where The Internet Cannot Be Used For Registration

    A window for user's information registration appears. Please click on the <Back> button to correct the information, or click on the <Next> button to continue the registration. The registration of the serial number starts when all the information has been inputted correctly. Please take note that if the computer is logged off or the Internet is disconnected before the registration is completed, the registration cannot be completed successfully.
  • Page 22 A window with user's information registration appears. After checking the information with which the user has provided, please click on the <Back> button to correct the information, or click on the <Next> button to continue the registration. Please select a directory for creating the offline registration file and the name of the file, and then click on the <Next>...
  • Page 23 Please send the file to the registration center or agent. The registration center or agent will send out a text file which can be used for registration of the serial number. This option is used to register the serial number by using a text file.

  • Page 24: Unregistration

    Unregistration After registering the serial number, if you wish to replace the computer which is currently being used with a new computer, or to modify the hard disk, the serial number must be unregistered before cancelling the installation of the NCX-2000-XP program. Unregistration of the product via the Internet This option is used to unregister the corresponding serial number in the instance where the serial number was registered by using the 'On Line -...
  • Page 25 The registration of the serial number starts when all of the information has been inputted correctly. Please take note that the unregistration cannot be completed successfully if the computer is signed off or if the Internet is disconnected before the registration is completed. Cancellation of registration Offline (File/Email) Serial numbers can be unregistered offline in the same manner that they are registered offline.
  • Page 26 A file creating process is required for the unregistration of the serial number. Please confirm the destination of the storage and the name of the file, and then click on the <Next> button. The storage folder is ‘My Documents’ and the file name is ‘URGF serial number.txt’.

  • Page 27: Updating The Nct-2000-Xp Application Via The Internet

    Updating the NCT-2000-XP application via the Internet Part 5 A user who has successfully completed the registration process can update the NCT-2000-XP program by using the following methods. Updating with the application installation CD which is included In order to update the NCT-2000-XP program via the Internet, users must have completed the registration process.
  • Page 28 As shown in the picture below, the current version and the latest version on NComputing’s Internet Server can be confirmed. If there is a new version on the Internet server, please click on the <Connect> button to start the updating process. The speed of the download varies depending on the speed of the Internet connection.)

  • Page 29: Part 6 Nct-2000-Xp Remote Management Console

    NCT-2000-XP Remote Management Console Part 6 Remote management of the NCT-2000-XP is automatically implemented with the installation. When the installation of the application is completed, the NCT-2000-XP group is automatically created in the program group. To confirm the installation of the NCT-2000-XP application, please click on the <Start>...
  • Page 30 NCT-2000-XP – Send Message The user can send a message to the connected PC Expanion or a specific PC Expanion. For more information, please see “9. How to send a message to the connected PC Expanion.” in Part 8. NCT-2000-XP Disable(Enable) The user can stop running or start the NCT-2000-XP application.
  • Page 31 Note The 'NCT-2000-XP Management Console' window appears when the <Local Settings> is selected from the menu. After inputting the password, please click on the <OK> button. (If the 'Disable password protection' was selected during the installation of the application, the 'NCT-2000-XP Management Console' does not appear.>...
  • Page 32 Display Id : Shows the display device of the station which is ● connected. ● Hardware Id : Displays the virtual hardware of the station which is connected. Keyboard Id : Displays the information on the keyboard of ● the station which is connected. Pointer Id : Displays the information on the mouse of the ●...
  • Page 33 Support WTSAPI32 Interface : A program, which uses the Windows RDP function, can be selected by using this mode. If this feature is enabled, all NComputing protocols are automatically converted to RDP-compatible formats. Use this for Terminal Services Compatibility issues.
  • Page 34 ● Autologon on the Host Station : If the user name and password are set, the station can start without the Windows logon screen of the host computer when on. Serial Numbers Displays the serial numbers and status of the registration. The serial numbers can be added or deleted by using the right button on the mouse.
  • Page 35 Hardware Settings (LAN/Local) The user can set the status of the connected PC Expanions and change the options. UTMA/UTSA Devices Settings for the connected PC Expanions can be changed from the administration console. (“UTMA/UTSA Device” shows information about the PC Expanions connected to the network.) Select the PC Expanion of which the settings are to be changed and click “UTMA/UTSA Device Setup”...
  • Page 36 Network Settings The IP address of the PC Expanion, the status of setting the IP address, gateway, and a MAC address. Password Settings The status of the password in the setup of the PC Expanion. Language Language setup Connection Status of the connection between the PC Expanion and the host PC, the IP address of the host PC, the name of host PC, the user name, and the name of the station.
  • Page 37 Advanced When the user clicks the <Advanced> button, the user sets the desired columns. When the user clicks the <Move UP>, the column moves up. When the user clicks the <Move Down> button, the column moves down. If the user selects the column and clicks the <Remove>...
  • Page 38 Connection Settings The user can set the IP address of the host PC, the user ID, the password, the option of “Enable Autologon Mode,” “Auto-connection” mode, “Automatic Application”, and the resolution and the refresh rate. For more information, please see Part 8. Network Settings.

  • Page 39: Part 7 Using The "Setup

    Using the “Setup” Part 7 The PC Expanion allows users to set various settings such as IP settings, host computer to connect to, resolution, etc. Users can set the settings in PC Expanion as well as in the NCT-2000-XP console of a host computer as described in Part 6.
  • Page 40 Options or TS Options You can set the host computer to be connected to the PC Expanion and set the resolution and user name for the host computer. Select ‘Autodetection’, ‘TS 2’ or ‘TS 3’ in the ‘TS Options’ screen and click the <Enable-Disable>...
  • Page 41 Password This option allows a user to set a BIOS password for protection. If the user selects the “Protect BIOS options with password” option, the user can set the new password. Update This is used to update the PC Expanion firmware. Once the NCT-2000-XP application is upgraded, the PC Expanion automatically updates the firmware during a booting sequence.

  • Page 42: How To Add A New User Account

    Using the PC Expanion (Advanced) Part 8 1. How to add a new user account User accounts personalize Windows for each person who shares a computer. You can choose your own account name, picture, and password, and choose other settings that will apply only to you. A user account gives you a personalized view of your own files, a list of favorite Web sites, and a list of recently visited Web pages.
  • Page 43 Add a user account under Windows 2000 Professional <Start> ▶ <Setup> ▶ <Control Panel> ▶ Double-click <Users & Passwords> Click the <Add> button. Click the <Next> button after typing the user ID, the full name, and the explanation, You must type the same name when you log on.
  • Page 44 Note You can reconfigure groups for a user account. Double-click <Control Panel> ▶ <User Accounts and Password>, select a user account and click the <Properties> button to change the group in the user account. Add new user accounts under Windows XP operating system. <Start ▶...
  • Page 45 Note The user can only create the administrator and the limited user account under Windows XP Home edition. However, the user can create new user account similar to the Windows 2000 operating system under Windows XP Professional. The following information is for the user to create a new user account under Windows XP Professional.

  • Page 46: How To Check The Ip Address Setting Of Pc Expanion

    2. How to check the IP address setting on the PC Expanion How to check the IP address on the PC Expanion. Click the <Setup> button or <Setup> of <Options> button of startup screen of PC Expanion. Select the ‘Network’ tab. To use an automatically allocated IP address, select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically.’...
  • Page 47 Select the corresponding PC Expanion and then double-click or click the ‘Device Settings’ icon. You can confirm the current IP address and gateway address in the Network Settings field. To change the IP address, click the <Network Settings> button. To use an automatically allocated IP address, select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically.’...

  • Page 48: How To Check The Ip Address Of The Host Pc

    3. How to check the IP address of the host PC. How to check the IP address with Windows 2000 operating system. <Start> ▶ <Settings> ▶ <Network and Dial-up connection> ▶ Select ‘Local Area Connection’ and then double-click it. Click the <Properties> button. Select ‘Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)’...
  • Page 49 How to check the IP address of the host PC under Windows XP operating system. <Start> ▶ <Control Panel> ▶ <Network Connection> ▶ Select ‘Local Area Connection’ and then double-click. Click the <Properties> button. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ and then click the <Properties> button.

  • Page 50: How To Connect Between The Pc Expanion And The Host Pc Using Network Equipment

    Note The user can check the IP address of the host PC under DOS environment. <Start> ▶ <All Programs> ▶ <Accessory> ▶ <Command Prompt> or <Start> ▶ <Run> ▶ Type ‘cmd’ and then click the <OK> button. Then type ‘ipconfig’ command and click the <Enter>...
  • Page 51 Click the <Connect> button. When the Windows logon window appears, type the user name and the password. Connecting with a switch (Supports 100Mbps switching) ‘Setup the IP address of the PC Expanion by referring to ‘2. Setting and Confirming the IP Address of PC Expanion’. If you are using a switch, you must set up the IP address manually because you cannot use an automatically allocated IP address.

  • Page 52: How To Connect The Pc Expanion To The Host Pc Directly

    Click the <Connection to> arrow in the PC Expanion initial screen and select a host computer from the list. If ‘Autodetection’ is selected in the <Setup> ▶ <TS Options> of the PC Expanion, up to 8 host computers within the same sub-network of the NCT-2000- XP application are automatically found and listed.
  • Page 53 After referring to “3. How to check the IP address setting of the host computer” in part 8, set the IP address of the host PC manually. <For example> Select the ‘Use the following IP address’ option. IP address column : Type “192.168.010.002”...

  • Page 54: How To Connect To The Specific Host Pc

    Click the <Properties> button. Select ‘Advanced’ tab. Check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” in the Internet Connecting Sharing window and click “OK” button. Click the <Yes> button. 6. How to connect to the specific host PC Click the <Setup>...
  • Page 55 Enter the IP address of the host computer to connect to the Terminal Server network address field. For the IP address of a host computer, refer to ‘3. Setting and Confirming the IP Address of a Host Computer.’ If the IP address is incorrect, the host computer will not be connected.
  • Page 56 Input the IP address of the host PC in the “Terminal Server network address” column of the “Edit Connection Profile” window. Then click the <OK> button. Click the <OK> button or the <Apply> button in order to save the changed option. The user must restart the PC Expanion. Please click the <OK>...

  • Page 57: How To Connect To The Specific Host Pc Automatically

    7. How to connect to the specific host PC automatically How to configure the PC Expanion. Click the <Setup> button in the startup screen on the PC Expanion. Select the ‘TS Options’ tab, select ‘TS 2’ or ‘TS 3’, click the <Enable- Disable>...
  • Page 58 Click the <Connection Settings> icon in the ‘UTMA/UTSA Setup view.’ Select either ‘TS 2’ or ‘TS 3’ from the ‘Host Computer List to Connect to,’ click the <Apply> button and then click the <Edit> button. To connect to a specified host computer automatically, there must be one host computer in the <Connection to>...

  • Page 59: How To Log In Automatically When The Pc Expanion Connects To The Host Pc

    In order to save the changed option, the PC Expanion must be restarted. Click the <Yes> button in order to restart the PC Expanion. Note If the PC Expanion is currently being connected and used, a warning message appears. If you click the <Yes> button, the PC Expanion restarts.
  • Page 60 Select the host PC that is connected to the PC Expanion in the “UTMA/UTSA- Server Connection list” and then click the <Edit> button. Select ‘Use auto logon’ in the ‘Connection Information Settings’ screen. Be sure to enter your ‘User Name’ and ‘Password’ and click the <OK>...

  • Page 61: How To Send A Message To The Connected Pc Expanion

    9. How to send a message to the connected PC Expanion There are two methods available to send a message. Send a message using “NCT-2000-XP-Send Message” option in the pop-up menu of NCT-2000-XP icon on the taskbar. Move the mouse point to the NCT-2000-XP icon on the task bar of Windows.

  • Page 62: How To Start Or Stop Running The Nct-2000-Xp Application

    10. How to start or stop running the NCT-2000-XP application After installing the NCT-2000-XP application, whenever the host PC is rebooted, the NCT-2000-XP program will run automatically. If the NCT- 2000-XP application is disabled, the PC Expanion cannot connect to the host PC.

  • Page 63: How To Terminate An Active Pc Expanion

    11. How to terminate an active PC Expanion. The user can terminate the PC Expanion that is presently connected to the host PC. Go to <Start> ▶ <All Programs> ▶ <NCT-2000-XP> ▶ <NCT-2000-XP Console>. Go to <Software Settings (local)> ▶ Select <Sessions> and then select the PC Expanion that you want to terminate.

  • Page 64: How To Control The Running Of The Pc Expanion By An Administrator

    The station screen appears where the user can set the resolution and color depth on the PC Expanion. To view a station screen, go to in the “UTMA/UTSA Devices list” window. Go to <Start> ▶ <All Programs> ▶ <NCT-2000-XP> ▶ <NCT-2000-XP Console>.

  • Page 65: How To Log In To The Host Pc Automatically

    14. How to log in to the host PC automatically The PC Expanion provides a mechanism for automatically logging on a host computer without entering a user name and password. Go to <Start> ▶ <All Programs> ▶ <NCT-2000-XP> ▶ <NCT-2000- XP Console>.

  • Page 66: How To Enable Or Disable The Function Of Sending A Message

    Set the time. Then click <OK> button or <Apply> button. The range of timing is from 1 until 999 seconds. Note When a host computer is shutdown or restarted, and if a PC Expanion user selects the <Cancel> button, the host computer will not be shutdown.

  • Page 67: How To Stop The Station Automatically When The Pc Expanion Is Disconnected

    17. How to view and control a PC Expanion Please refer to ’12. How to see the screen of a running PC Expanion’ and ’13. How to control the running of a PC Expanion by an administrator’ in Part 8 regarding the function of viewing the PC Expanion and controlling the PC Expanion remotely.

  • Page 68: How To Run Both Nct-2000-Xp Program And An Application Using Windows Rdp

    Type a numeric character. The range is from 0 to 999 minutes. In order to stop a ‘connected’ PC Expanion automatically, set this value to ‘0’. When the period of time passes since PC Expanion enters ‘Disconnected’ status, the ‘Disconnected’ PC Expanion will be forcibly terminated.

  • Page 69: How To See The Background-Bitmaps Image Of Pc Expanion

    20. How to view the background-bitmaps image of a PC Expanion When NCT-2000-XP program is installed on a host computer and you are using a PC Expanion to connect to the host computer, the background image appears only once when a connection has been established for the first time with the host computer.

  • Page 70: How To Set The Password Of The Nct-2000-Xp Program

    21. How to set the password of the NCT-2000- XP program Be sure to set your password to prevent anyone other than an administrator from changing the NCT-2000-XP console settings. You can set a password when you install the NCT-2000-XP application. To set a password when you install the program, enter a password in the ‘New Password”...

  • Page 71: How To Change The Name Of The Pc Expanion

    23. How to change the name of a PC Expanion The name of a PC Expanion is displayed in the ‘Alias’ field of the “UTMA Info” window when the user clicks the <Info> button. The name of a PC Expanion can only be changed in the NCT-2000-XP console.

  • Page 72: How To Run A Specific Program When The Pc Expanion Connects To The Host Pc

    24. How to run the specific program when the PC Expanion connects to the host PC You can set a PC Expanion so that it can run only one program. So, if a PC Expanion user exits the program, the user is automatically logged off and cannot use any other program than the one specified.
  • Page 73 When the Windows logon window appears, type the user ID and the password. Then click <OK> button. The application should now run automatically. If the set application is terminated, the PC Expanion is logged off automatically. How to set the NCT-2000-XP Console Go to <Start>...
  • Page 74 Select ‘Start following program’ Then type the execute file name in the ‘Program’ column. Type the folder for the execute file in the ‘Folder’ column. For example, if you would like to run ‘memo’ program automatically, type the following information; program: Notepad.exe, Folder: C:\Windows.

  • Page 75: How To Manage Grouped Pc Expanions Under The Nct-2000-Xp Program

    25. How to manage grouped PC Expanions under the NCT-2000-XP program The NCT-2000-XP console’s ‘Hardware Settings (LAN/Local)’ device list shows all PC Expanions that are currently connected to the network or were connected. A user can more efficiently manage PC Expanions by grouping them.
  • Page 76 How to assign a PC Expanion Go to <Start> ▶ <All Programs> ▶ <NCT-2000-XP> ▶ <NCT- 2000-XP Console>. Go to <Hardware Settings (Local/LAN)> ▶ Select <UTMA/UTSA Devices> and then double-click the PC Expanion that you would like to change. Click the <Member of Groups> in the “UTMA/UTSA Device Overview”.

  • Page 77: How To Manage When A User Forgets The Password Of The Nct-2000-Xp Program

    26. How to manage when user forgets the password of the NCT-2000-XP program An administrator is responsible for setting the NCT-2000-XP console password. When you lose or forget an NCT-2000-XP console password, you can reset the password according to the procedures below. Run the NCT-2000-XP program and input any password or character.

  • Page 78: How To Add Or Remove The Serial Number Of Nct-2000-Xp Program

    27. How to add or remove the serial number of NCT-2000-XP program The serial number of the current version of a PC Expanion is embedded in the product. To view a serial number, click the <Info> button on the PC Expanion’s initial screen.
  • Page 79 If there is no a serial number on the list, the insert window with user’s information appears. If there is more than one serial number on the list, the serial number and the activation key input window appears. Type the serial number and the activation key. Then <OK> button. You can add all serial numbers after making a file.

  • Page 80: How To Delete The Pc Expanion On The List Of Nct-2000-Xp Console

    How to delete the serial number Go to <Start> ▶ <All Programs> ▶ <NCT-2000-XP> ▶ <NCT- 2000-XP console>. Go to <Information & Settings> ▶ Select the <Serial Number>. To delete a serial number, select the serial number to be deleted, right-click and select <Delete>...

  • Page 81: How To Set The Resolution And Frequency On The Pc Expanion

    29. How to set the resolution and frequency on the PC Expanion You can set the resolution and frequency of the PC Expanion to be used when it is connected to a host computer in advance. The specified resolution and frequency overrules the resolution and frequency settings made when you initially set up the host computer.
  • Page 82 Click the <Connection Settings> in the “UTMA/UTSA Device Overview” window. Select the host PC that is connected to the PC Expanion in the “UTMA-/UTSA-Server Connection list.” Then click <Edit> button. Select the Desktop size and the frequency. Then click the <OK> button.

  • Page 83: How To Set The User Id And The Password Before The Pc Expanion Logs In To The Host Pc

    Click the <Connect> button. The screen with the resolution and the color depth set is displayed. 8-42 30. How to set the user ID and the password before the PC Expanion logs in to the host PC If the PC Expanion is connected to a host computer, the Windows logon screen appears.
  • Page 84 Enter a user name in the ‘User name’ field. The user name allows alphabet letters only. You can enter a user name in a PC Expanion. You cannot enter a password in a PC Expanion. Since a password is private profile information, PC Expanion cannot save the information.

  • Page 85: How To Uninstall The Nct-2000-Xp Program

    In order to save the changes, the PC Expanion must be restarted. Click the <Yes> button in order to restart the PC Expanion. Note If the user is currently using the specific PC Expanion, the following figure will appear. Click the <Yes> button and the PC Expanion will be restarted.

  • Page 86: How To Assign An Usb Storage Device

    Click the <Next> button. The NCX-2000-XP program is being uninstalled. When the program is uninstalled completely the following message window appears. Please select the 'Yes, I want to restart my computer now', and then click on the <Restart> button. 32. How to assign a USB storage device You can set a USB storage device connected to a host computer so that a specific PC Expanion can access it.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting And Error Message

    Troubleshooting an error message Part 9 Troubleshooting an error message that appears in the PC Expanion Reading flash data… While the PC Expanion is booting, the following message appears. Getting dynamic IP address… While the PC Expanion receives the IP address automatically, the following message appears.
  • Page 88 No Terminal Server found or not all services initialized yet, please click on the connection list and try again When the PC Expanion is set to find the host PC automatically, “Autodetection” is set in <TS Options>. However the PC Expanion may not find the host PC where the NCT-2000-XP program is installed.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting About An Error Message That Appears On The Host Pc

    Connection was closed but data is not lost and application is still running at server side. Please connect terminal server later. This message appears when the connection stops due to problems or abnormality occurs in the host PC or network equipment. Check the Host PC or the network equipment when this message appears and restart after turning off the power the host PC and PC Expanion.

  • Page 90: Appendix

    UTMA(UltraThinMultiAccess) Multi-User Terminal UTMA (Ultra Thin Multi Access) Multi User Terminal is a network computing terminal using NComputing patent technology. It doesn't use CPU, VGA, or main chipsets, simply a programmable SoC to connect to the host PC. A terminal using UTMA technology can be connected to a host PC by using a LAN cable.
  • Page 91 Bandwidth Bandwidth is often used as a synonym for data transfer rate - the amount of data that can be carried from one point to another in a given time period (usually a second). This kind of bandwidth is usually expressed in bits (of data) per second (bps).
  • Page 92 Ethernet Ethernet is the most widely-installed local area network (LAN) technology. Specified as IEEE 802.3. Fast Ethernet Fast Ethernet or 100BASE-T provides transmission speeds up to 100 megabits per second and is typically used for LAN backbone systems. Firewall firewall is a set of related programs, located on a network gateway server, that protects the resources of a private network from users from other networks.
  • Page 93 Log on In general computer usage, logon is the procedure used to get access to an operating system or application, usually in a remote computer. Almost always a logon requires that the user has (1) a user ID and (2) a password.
  • Page 94 Yes, you can download the latest version of the program. However, unlike installing it with the CD, you have to select the option to search for NComputing servers as follows when you try to install the latest program. Click <Start> ▶ <All Programs> ▶ <Accessories> ▶...
  • Page 95 Messenger. If you select <Continue Cut Off> in the message box, you will not be able to find NComputing servers even if you run the setup program again because the port is blocked. If you select <Allow>, the port will open unless you block it manually.
  • Page 96 How many PC Expanions can be connected to one host PC via the network equipment ? Please refer to “Part 1. The features of the product.” Do I have to upgrade the NCT-2000-XP program? No, you don’t need to upgrade the program if you do not have problems using it.
  • Page 97 Can the product support 10Mbps or 1Gbps? No, PC Expanion supports 100Mbps. The product cannot run under 10Mbps or 1Gbps properly. I can only move the mouse cursor but cannot do anything else while I am using the PC Expanion. The PC Expanion status in the NCT-2000-XP console appears to be running.
  • Page 98 Rev. A Part No. 160-0155 You may also contact technical support at 1-888-365-1210 Monday ~ Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM PST to speak with a technical support representative.

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