Page 3 - C O N T E N T S; Preface; Central Configuration Using Cisco VXC Manager; Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference
iii Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 C O N T E N T S Preface vii Overview vii Audience viii Organization viii Related Documentation viii Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines ix Document Conventions ix C H A P T E...
Page 4 - Desktop Basics; Accessing Applications with the Application Browser; Central Configuration Using File Server
Contents iv Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Create a Cisco VXC Manager Package for the wlx.ini File 2-10 Schedule Device Updates Using Default Device Configuration 2-12 Configuring Default Device Configuration Preferences 2-12 Procedure for F...
Page 5 - Using TightVNC Viewer to Shadow or Monitor a Thin Client
Contents v Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Step 1: Prepare the Root Directory and Folder Structure on the File Server A-2 Step 2: Direct the Thin Client to the Server A-3 Using DHCP A-4 Step 3: Rebooting A-5 A P P E N D I X B Using TightVNC V...
Page 7 - Overview
vii Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Preface Overview The Cisco Virtualization Client 6215 (Cisco VXC 6215) delivers superior voice and video collaboration capabilities in desktop virtualization. It unifies voice, video, and virtual desktop in...
Page 8 - Audience; Related Documentation
viii Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Preface Note This document describes Base VDI firmware functionality only. For information on Voice and Video Firmware, see the Deployment Guide for Voice and Video Firmware for Cisco Virtualization Experi...
Page 9 - Document Conventions
ix Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Preface Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also reco...
Page 11 - Cisco VXC Manager; INI Files
C H A P T E R 1-1 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 1 Central Configuration Using Cisco VXC Manager This chapter provides information to help you manage your thin clients. It describes basic thin client management functions and provides informa...
Page 13 - Optional Voice and Video Firmware Add-on; High-Level Administration Steps
1-3 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 1 Central Configuration Using Cisco VXC Manager High-Level Administration Steps Ssh_opt The Cisco VXC 6215 can support remote connections to the thin client using SSH. To provide increased security,...
Page 14 - Cisco VXC 6215 Deployment with a Cisco Virtual Office Router
1-4 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 1 Central Configuration Using Cisco VXC Manager Cisco VXC 6215 Deployment with a Cisco Virtual Office Router Caution By default, an administrator username and password admin/admin is specified on th...
Page 15 - Recognizing USB Devices with Citrix XenDesktop; Recognizing USB Cameras with Citrix XenDesktop
1-5 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 1 Central Configuration Using Cisco VXC Manager Recognizing USB Devices with Citrix XenDesktop Firefox displays the home page. Step 5 From the desktop, click Computer > More Applications > VXC...
Page 17 - Guidelines for HDX RealTime Webcam for XenDesktop 5.0 and 5.5; Monitor Resolution Configuration
1-7 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 1 Central Configuration Using Cisco VXC Manager Monitor Resolution Configuration Guidelines for HDX RealTime Webcam for XenDesktop 5.0 and 5.5 To use HDX Realtime Webcam for USB camera operation wit...
Page 20 - Client Discovery Using Cisco VXC Manager; Configuring the DHCP Server for Device Discovery
2-2 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 2 Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Client Discovery Using Cisco VXC Manager Client Discovery Using Cisco VXC Manager Cisco VXC Manager is the standard tool for managing the Cisco VXC ...
Page 26 - Create a wlx.ini File for Client Configuration; INI File Examples; Firefox Browser Configuration Example
2-8 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 2 Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Create a wlx.ini File for Client Configuration Create a wlx.ini File for Client Configuration Cisco VXC 6215 Initialization (INI) files are plain-te...
Page 27 - XenDesktop INI Configuration Example; VMware View INI Configuration Example; RDP INI Configuration Example
2-9 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 2 Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Create a wlx.ini File for Client Configuration XenDesktop INI Configuration Example To create XenDesktop server connections, use the Mozilla Firefox...
Page 28 - Create a Cisco VXC Manager Package for the wlx.ini File
2-10 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 2 Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Create a Cisco VXC Manager Package for the wlx.ini File AutoConnect=yes \Colors=16m \Username=Administrator \Password=Password \Domainname=$DN \Res...
Page 30 - Schedule Device Updates Using Default Device Configuration; Configuring Default Device Configuration Preferences
2-12 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 2 Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Schedule Device Updates Using Default Device Configuration Step 9 Click Browse to choose the file path of the .rsp package file you want to registe...
Page 31 - Procedure for First-Time Default Device Configuration; Procedure for Existing Default Device Configuration
2-13 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 2 Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Schedule Device Updates Using Default Device Configuration Procedure for First-Time Default Device Configuration Perform this procedure each time y...
Page 32 - Schedule Device Updates Using the Drag-and-Drop Method
2-14 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 2 Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Schedule Device Updates Using the Drag-and-Drop Method Procedure Step 1 In the tree pane of the Administrator Console, expand Configuration Manager...
Page 33 - Optional Voice and Video Firmware Add-On; Register a Package to Enable a Cisco Add-On
2-15 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 2 Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Optional Voice and Video Firmware Add-On To verify that Cisco VXC Manager has succesfully pushed a package to a device, click Device Manager , and ...
Page 34 - Update the Cisco VXC 6215 Base VDI Firmware
2-16 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 2 Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Update the Cisco VXC 6215 Base VDI Firmware Step 3 In the extracted wlx.ini file, do not modify the existing parameters, but add any additional INI...
Page 35 - Configure Multimedia Redirection with a Proxy Server
2-17 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 2 Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Configure Multimedia Redirection with a Proxy Server e. Click the Download or Add to cart button and follow the prompts. Step 2 On the server where...
Page 37 - Additional INI file examples; Enable VNC using an INI file
2-19 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.7 Chapter 2 Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Configure Multimedia Redirection with a Proxy Server Step 11 Click Next to see the Package Registration Progress screen. Step 12 Click Next to crea...
Page 39 - Logging In
C H A P T E R 3-1 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 3 Desktop Basics This chapter provides information to help you quickly get started using your thin client. It describes basic thin client functions and provides instructions for setting up the...
Page 40 - Using Your Desktop
3-2 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Chapter 3 Desktop Basics Using Your Desktop The following sections describe the available options on the thin client desktop that allow manual configuration of certain options. Although manual configuration...
Page 41 - Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts; Connecting to a Monitor
3-3 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Chapter 3 Desktop Basics Connecting to a Monitor Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts Depending on the type of application window you are using (full screen, standard, or seamless), you can use shortcut keys (see Tab...
Page 42 - Shutting Down, Restarting, and Suspending; Viewing System Information
3-4 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Chapter 3 Desktop Basics Shutting Down, Restarting, and Suspending Shutting Down, Restarting, and Suspending When you are finished using your thin client, you can click Computer > Shutdown and choose: • ...
Page 46 - Viewing the Connection Manager; Performing Diagnostics
4-2 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Chapter 4 Accessing Applications with the Application Browser Viewing the Connection Manager Viewing the Connection Manager Click the Connection Manager icon in the Application Browser to open the Connectio...
Page 47 - Viewing Diagnostic Logs
4-3 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Chapter 4 Accessing Applications with the Application Browser Viewing Diagnostic Logs Viewing Diagnostic Logs Click Diagnostics Log Viewer in the Application Browser to open the Diagnostics Log Viewer dialo...
Page 48 - Configuring the Cisco VXC Manager Agent
4-4 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Chapter 4 Accessing Applications with the Application Browser Configuring the Cisco VXC Manager Agent Figure 4-4 Export Logs to Remote Server Dialog Box Note Permanent and temporary registry logs are export...
Page 49 - Configuring Volume Control Settings; Opening a Firefox Web Browser Session; Configuring Display Settings
4-5 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Chapter 4 Accessing Applications with the Application Browser Configuring Volume Control Settings Configuring Volume Control Settings Click Volume Control in the Application Browser to open the Volume Contr...
Page 50 - Taking Screenshots
4-6 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Chapter 4 Accessing Applications with the Application Browser Viewing System Information Figure 4-7 Display Preferences Dialog Box Viewing System Information Click System Information in the Application Brow...
Page 51 - How INI Files Are Employed
A-1 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 A P P E N D I X A Central Configuration Using File Server This appendix contains information about configuring thin clients using a central file server as an alternative to Cisco VXC Manager. Cisco VXC Mana...
Page 52 - How to Set Up Central Configuration Using a File Server
A-2 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Appendix A Central Configuration Using File Server How to Set Up Central Configuration Using a File Server How to Set Up Central Configuration Using a File Server For the thin client to successfully access ...
Page 54 - Using DHCP
A-4 Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6 Appendix A Central Configuration Using File Server How to Set Up Central Configuration Using a File Server Using DHCP With the DHCP method of configuring the file server location (recommended), the thin cli...
