 New
firmware version 1626b is available for Models 80, 85 and
90. (Replacing 1626a.)
Here are the main innovations.
802.1X Authentication
The
802.1X protocol is an authentication mechanism for terminals on a LAN
(wired local network) or a WLAN (wireless local network) requiring a password or certificate for authentication.
Note: A dedicated authentication server (radius) is needed.
802.1X for wireless connections was already supported by
models 85 and 90 but this new firmware provides the same function for models 80, 85 and 90 on a LAN.
Active Directory Logon
It is now possible to restrict access to the thin
client by enabling 'Logon AD': The operator must enter his credentials
to access the thin client’s local desktop.
In addition, this configuration allows:
- The user to change his password if the security policy
requires this (ie solves the NLA related issue with server forced
password renewal)
- Using AD identifiers to connect to RDS/TSE or
Citrix
sessions (Single Sign On)
- Lock the thin client using the AD password
Citrix StoreFront
StoreFront enhancements include:
- Ability to select a specific store from the StoreFront
server. (Previously only the first Store was available.)
- Support of 'anonymous' login.
RDS/TSE
RDS/TSE improvements
include:
- The addition of a new RemoteFX codec. (M90 only): the
Progressive Codec brings a significant reduction in bandwidth
by displaying certain images in several steps (from low resolution to
high quality). This codec will be useful in the situation where a user
experiences different performance when comparing LAN and WAN connected
terminals, ie where the WAN is the bottleneck.
- From 2012R2, the RDP server can dynamically evaluate
network characteristics (low bandwidth and average RTT). This feature
is now supported on the thin client.
- A session configured for NLA is now able to connect to a
server that does not support this protocol (ie Windows 2003).
Remote administration
Remote
administration
enhancements include:
- The SSL protocol can be used to secure XML administration.
- Remote administration can be customized (activation /
deactivation of RSH and XML protocols)
- The message function offers new options.
And also...
- RDS/TSE and Citrix:
When
changing sessions the terminal caches the previous graphics sessions
(RDS and Citrix) so on returning to the original session the screen
content is immediately displayed without requiring a refresh from the
server.
- Citrix:
support of Reducer V3
- DNS
Cache
- Error
messages: in event of connection error (DNS failure,
server offline...), user-friendly messages are now displayed.
- USB:
for compatibility USB 1.1 can be “forced” for devices that can’t
auto-detect. (Honeywell bar code scanners).
Downloading this Firmware
To get this new firmware please go to the Firmware Download Zone.
The user manual for the 1626b version is available
(PDF format):
- Models 80 et 85
- Models 90
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