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Knowledge Base
1 What are the recommended SPEED Thin Client requirements?
Host PC Configuration
1 Remote User: Pentium 4, >1.3 GHz, 512 MB RAM
2-3 Remote Users: Pentium 4 (HT), >2.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM
4-7 Remote Users: Pentium 4 (HT), >3.0 GHz, 1 GB RAM
8-10 Remote Users: Pentium 4 (HT), >3.2 GHz, 2 GB RAM
Operating systems supported
Microsoft: Windows XP Professional and Media Center Edition 2005,
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows Server 2003, Small Business Server 2003
Linux: several variants (refer to Support section of Website for
latest supported revisions of Linux)
2 Can I share peripherals, like a printer or CD-Rom?
Yes, all users can share the same peripheral devices.
3 Can I share the Modem?
Yes, all users can share the modem. When you log onto the Internet
through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), all users will be able
to share the same modem, telephone line and ISP account, to
concurrently access the internet, with no increase in cost.
4 Does SPEED thin client allow me to view video clips and listen
to music or other sounds?
Yes, you can view the video clip on the SPEED thin client station.
If sound is required at the station, USB speakers can be used.
5 Can both users use the same program at the same time?
Most software products will allow all users to open and edit
different documents at the same time, using the same program. Each
user can also use different software products, concurrently.
Users who intend to run the software products concurrently on the
SPEED thin client Stations and Host Computer are advised to review
the Software Products' End User License Agreement.
6 Will multiple users of a single program make my computer work
slower?
Most applications, once booted up, will run nearly as fast as with
one user including Modem communications. Activities that place the
most demand on the computer's resources (games and video clips) may
experience some slowing, but most users will notice little
difference in speed or performance.
7 Can I use DOS applications with SPEED thin client?
SPEED thin client Station supports windows DOS prompts under Windows
2000 Professional and Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit)
Edition. You can now run DOS applications and access the DOS command
prompt from the SPEED thin client Station.
8 Can I add more than one station on the same computer system?
Yes, up to the maximum of 30 SPEED thin client Stations can be
connected depending on your OS.
9 Can I play interactive games on both stations?
Yes, but it depends on the type of games to be played.
10 Can I add a SPEED system to a computer network (e.g. LAN)?
Yes, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Novell Netware networks are
supported. You only require one network node (one network card and
one IP address) for all the users. Users can login to the network by
using different user names and passwords.
11 How can I prevent the user on the second station from shutting
down the computer?
The Security Policy Settings in Windows 2000 Professional and
Windows XP Professional (32-bit) Edition allow the Administrator to
control certain user's privileges, as well as control certain
actions allowed for the user. Administrator can modify the
security-relevant settings, including users' rights to shut down
Windows, by configuring the Local Security Policy.
12 Can we install two CD-ROM drives on the main system so that
two users can access separate CD-ROM drives at the same time?
Yes, you can have 2 CD-ROM drives in the same system.
13 In order to enhance the speed of SPEED system, should I
increase the Memory (192MB RAM to 384MB) or upgrade the CPU speed
(e.g. 500 to 733MHz)?
I have a limited budget and can only afford one upgrade.
It depends on the types of applications you are running. If it is
memory-intensive application, it is recommended that memory be
increased. If it is a CPU-intensive application, it is recommended
to upgrade your CPU.
14 When both users open the same file, can they save the file at
the same time?
It depends on the types of applications you are running. Some
applications will provide full read and write privileges to the user
who opened or accessed the file first, the other users may then have
read only privilege.
15 Can the thin client system run on Windows NT, Windows 98 or
Windows Millennium?
No, SPEED thin client now supports
Microsoft: Windows XP Professional and Media Center Edition 2005,
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Server 2003, Small Business
Server 2003
Linux: several variants (refer to Support section of Website for
latest supported revisions of Linux)
16 Can I install programs on the SPEED Station?
It is recommended to install the applications from the Host PC.
17 When connecting the SPEED system to the LAN, can two different
users login to the network using different accounts?
Yes, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Novell Netware networks are
supported. You only require one network card and one IP address for
all the users. Users can login to the network by using different
user names and passwords. Additional information provided as
follows:- Two users can send messages to each other using the
NCS-2000-XP Control Center "Send Message" features. Two users can
send email to each other using the same or different email accounts.
18 What type of HDD should I use to get optimum performance?
HDDs with faster access time and transfer rate are preferred. Ultra
DMA/33/66/100 HDDs and SCSI HDDs generally provide better
performance.
19 How should I setup the SPEED station?
Installation is simple. By following a few steps, a 10 to 15 user
system should take less than 30 minutes to set up. See user manual
for detailed instructions.
20 Can the main system and second station access the same CD-ROM
at the same time?
Yes, it depends on the CD-ROM contents to be accessed
21 Do I need to buy additional software licenses?
Additional software licenses may be required, kindly check your
Software End User License Agreement. Users who intend to run the
software products concurrently on the BeTwin Stations and Host
Computer are advised to do the following: (a) Review the Software
Products' End User License Agreement if they are authorized to run
multiple instances/sessions, using a single copy of the Software
Products, concurrently on the SPEED stations and the Host Computer
and/or (b) Check with the respective companies of the software
products for such usage and/or similar usages.
22 How many IP addresses can be assigned to the computer under
Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional (32-bit) or
Home Edition?
Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional (32-bit) or
Home Edition allow users to use multiple IP addresses per network
connection for multiple IP numbering schemes, such as public
addresses used for the Internet and private addresses, and for
multiple logical IP networks on the same physical network segment.
23 How can I protect the data on the computer from unauthorized
access?
Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
allow users to set, view, change, or remove file and folder
permissions. However, you can set file and folder permissions only
on drives formatted to use NTFS.
24 How can I play the network games without installing the
network card under Windows 2000?
You can install with the Microsoft Loopback adapter in a virtual
network environment where access to a network is not feasible.
Network clients, protocols, and so on, can be bound to the Loopback
adapter, and the network adapter driver or network adapter can be
installed at a later time while retaining the network configuration
information.
25 What should I do if SPEED thin client does not work under the
present network environment?
Isolating configuration errors from hardware errors is often the
easiest way to pinpoint the source of the problems. These problems
may originate from the network adapter or the network adapter driver
not being compatible or being defective. If your computer is
installed with Windows 2000 Professional, you can install the
Microsoft Loopback adapter to test in a virtual network environment.
Network clients, protocols, and so on, can be bound to the Loopback
adapter, and the network adapter driver or network adapter can be
installed at a later time while retaining the network configuration
information.
SPEED driver for Linux
Supported system:
· Xandros ( 3.02 version )
· Suse ( 9.3 version )
· Ubuntu ( 5.04 version )
· CentOS ( 4.0 version )
· Linspire ( 5.059 version )
· Turbolinux ( Japanese edition / 10 version )
· Fedora Core 4.0 only. |