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XPe: German MUI and Integrating into Active Directory

If you change the MUI of a V90L (even newest Build 596) to German and take the device into the domain then you will face problems at logon to the device:
- long time until logon
- taskbar not visible (only a line) and not functional

There is a FIX available from Wyse which solves the problem.

Using PXE without IP Helpers

Issue:
Imaging Wyse devices with PXE across WAN or VLAN requires the use of IP helpers and it is not always possible to configure the required network changes on switches or routers.

Fact:
The PXE RFC requires that the boot server receive a DHCP request packet from a client to the boot server. This UDP packet needs to be explicitly forwarded by a router or layer 3 switch to traverse the network. A DHCP relay or IP helper is used to forward the DHCP request to a central DHCP server and PXE boot server.

Details:
Both the boot server and DHCP server are both listening on the same port (UDP 66) for the same packet. The DHCP server replies with an acknowledgement and the PXE boot server will reply with the details of the location of the boot server.

WDM Troubleshooting Guide

Issue:
After Installation Wyse Device Manager has an issue and is not functional.

Fact:
There are a number of possible reasons that may be the cause of failure of WDM to function, commonly these are with the web service, hagent, rapport service or device discovery.

Details:
This simply excellent guide has been written by karaziel on how to troubleshoot issues with Wyse Device Manager along with use of common troubleshooting tools. Its an in depth guide and is recommended reading for any WDM administrator.

ConfGen 4.5 - The Best Ever!

ConfGen has been working hard over at www.technicalhelp.de and produced a big upgrade to the already great Configuration Generator.

It's been a while since we looked at this utility up close and there have been a number of major additions. ConfGen 4.5 is no longer just for WTOS and Linux, the latest version now includes support for Windows CE. If you have any of these Wyse operating systems ConfGen has some new features for you. Read on...

New Wyse USB Imager 1.4!

Thanks to all you who helped try out the 1.3 Beta of the Wyse USB imager. Well all your hard work has paid off as the new version is finally released and supports a lot more Wyse devices!

This download will allow you to image Wyse devices from a USB memory key, for more details Read on...

Installing Wyse Device Manager 4.5.3 with SQL 2005 Express

Issue:
Wyse Device Manger (WDM) Workgroup edition comes bundled with the Microsoft Desktop Engine 2000 (MSDE 2000) and many administrators would like the database to be hosted on the newer SQL 2005 Express Edition.

Fact:
WDM 4.5.3 has native support for SQL 2005 and can easily be used with SQL 2005. Older 4.5.x versions may still be used with SQL 2005 however additional installation steps are required.

Creating a Simple XP RDP Kiosk

Issue:
It is required to create a locked down Kiosk to connect to a Terminal Server session with RDP

Fact:
Wyse Xpe and NTe terminals can be locked down and use other applications as a shell for RDP. This does require some special consideration for the user account that logs in.

Basic WTOS setup video on YouTube

Wyse have posted a few videos on YouTube and one in particular that maybe of use is on Wyse Thin OS setup. This video is ideal for those new to WTOS ftp configuration and looking for a quick setup guide....

Wyse USB imager for S and V class beta

OK monkeys, I need your help!!!

Attached to this article is a beta of the USB imaging system that can support all S, V, VL and VLE class devices including Windows CE based OS. I need your help to test!

Christmas holidays are on the way and what better way to avoid eating too much and pretending you like the in-laws than to lock yourself in the lab with some beta testing. If you can help out please click the "read more" link below.

Thanks,
-TT

Imaging new VL or VLE Wyse clients fails

Issue:
Imaging new VL or VLE Wyse clients fails and terminal may be unusable.

Fact:
Imaging existing VL/VLE terminals works fine with your existing image, only new devices fail

Details:
Wyse have released a support advisory that new VL/VLE units have had a hardware change and older images no longer work. Read on...