MC: View Connection Server + Kiosk Session Settings

Select the View Connection Server + Kiosk session connection type from the MC to configure a profile to use Kiosk mode when when a View Connection Server is used to connect clients to a VMware desktop.

Important! Passwords are stored locally in retrievable form when zero clients are configured with this session connection type. For this reason, it should not be used in high security environments. Ensure that you take precautions to prevent theft of the zero client if you do use this session connection type.

This selection requires a device restart after being changed.

Note: To enable a property in the MC, click the Set in Profile check box and configure the fields as indicated. After you update the properties on this page, click Save to save your changes.

MC Session Connection Type – View Connection Server + Kiosk

MC Session Configuration Parameters

Parameter Description

View Connection Server Address

Enter the View Connection Server's DNS name or IP address.

Use Kiosk Custom Username

When enabled, the login name is presented as "Custom-<XXX>", where "XXX" is the value of the Kiosk Mode Custom Username. When disabled, clients use the MAC-based username of the form "CM-AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF."

Kiosk Mode Custom Username

When Use Kiosk Custom Username is configured to use a custom username of the form "Custom-<XXX>", enter the value for the "XXX" component. This field is limited to 13 characters.

Kiosk Mode Password

Enter the password to use to access a virtual desktop in Kiosk mode.

Note: This setting is optional.

Server Port

By default, port 443 is used to communicate with the connection server. If your network is set up to use a non-standard port for secure connections, enter the port number.

Enable View Connection Server SSL

When enabled, enables SSL communication with the connection server.

Note: This property has no effect on devices running firmware version 4.0.0 or greater because SSL communication with the connection server is always enabled.

Certification Check Mode

Select the level of verification performed on the certificate presented by the connection server:

  • Warn if the connection may be insecure (Default): Configure the client to display a warning if an unsigned or expired certificate is encountered, or if the certificate is not self-signed and the zero client trust store is empty.
  • Reject the unverifiable connection (Secure): Configure the client to reject the connection if a trusted, valid certificate is not installed.
  • Allow the unverifiable connection (Not Secure): Configure the client to allow all connections.

Certification Check Lockout Mode

Select whether to lock or unlock Certification Check Mode:

  • Unlocked: Select this option to allow users to change the Certification Check Mode setting using the OSD or AWI.
  • Locked: Select this option to prevent users from changing the Certification Check Mode setting.

Clear Trusted Connection Server Cache

When enabled, clears the trusted connection server cache.

Use OSD Logo for Login Banner

When enabled, the OSD logo banner appears at the top of login screens in place of the default banner. You can upload an OSD logo from the OSD Logo Upload page.

Enable Peer Loss
Overlay

When enabled, the “Network Connection Lost” overlay appears on the display(s) when a loss of network connectivity is detected. Normal hypervisor scheduling delays can falsely trigger this message.

Note: This option is only available for a zero client. Desktop applications that require the peer loss notification should re-enable the feature through the OSD, AWI, or MC.

Enable Preparing Desktop Overlay

When enabled, the "Preparing Desktop" overlay appears on the display(s) when users log in.

Note: This overlay provides assurance that login is proceeding if the desktop takes more than a few seconds to appear.

Enable Session Disconnect Hotkey

When enabled, users can press the Ctrl+Alt+F12 hotkey sequence to pop up the "Zero Client Control Panel" overlay, which lets them disconnect the current session on the workstation or power off the workstation.

Note: Before users can use this disconnect hotkey sequence, certain other configuration options must be in place. See Disconnecting from a Session for details.

PCoIP Utility Bar Mode (Tera2 zero clients only)

When enabled, the PCoIP Utility Bar appears at the top of the primary display when a user is in session and moves the cursor directly under the bar. The utility bar can be used to disconnect a session or to shut down a remote workstation. For Direct to Host session connection types, Local Cursor and Keyboard must be enabled in order for the zero client to process mouse events for the utility bar. For all connection types, the mouse must be locally connected (i.e., not bridged).

  • Disabled: Disables the PCoIP Utility Bar. Note: (By default, the utility bar is disabled.)
  • Enabled: Enables and auto-hides the PCoIP Utility Bar. Users can show the utility bar by pointing the mouse at the top of the screen directly under the utility bar. Users can slide the utility bar to the right and left at the top of the screen.
  • Enabled and Pinned: Enables and pins the PCoIP Utility Bar at the top of the screen. Users cannot hide the utility bar, but they can slide it to the right and left at the top of the screen.

Note: This feature is configurable from the MC and AWI only. It requires firmware version 4.2.0 or newer.

Disconnect Dialog Display Mode

This field lets you control what type of messages appear when a session is disconnected. There are three categories:

Information: User- or administrator-initiated actions affecting the session:

  • You have been disconnected because you logged in from another location or your host was shut down or restarted.
  • You have been disconnected because an administrator disconnected you.
  • You have been disconnected because you logged in from another location.
  • You have been disconnected because you disconnected from your workstation.

Warning: System-initiated, but expected actions affecting the session:

  • You have been disconnected because your session timed out.

Error: Unexpected system-initiated actions causing session to fail:

  • You have been disconnected.
  • Unable to connect (0x1001). Please contact your IT administrator.
  • Unable to connect (0x1002). Please contact your IT administrator.
  • Session closed remotely.
  • Session closed remotely (unknown cause).
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x100). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x201). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x300). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x301). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x302). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x303). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x305). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x400). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x401). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x402). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x403). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.
  • You have been disconnected due to a configuration error (0x404). Please contact your IT administrator for assistance.

Note: For detailed information about the above session disconnect codes, please see KB 15134-872 in the Teradici Support Site.

You can choose to display:

  1. Show All messages – This option shows all disconnect messages including Info, Warning, and Error messages.
  2. Show Error and Warnings Only – This option hides info messages and displays only error and warning messages.
  3. Show Error Only – This option hides Info and Warning messages and displays only Error messages.
  4. Show None – Don’t show any disconnect messages.

Session Lost Timeout

Enter the timeout (in seconds) for the connection of the active session. The valid timeout range for this field is 5 to 60 seconds. The session will be disconnected when this timeout period expires.

RDS Application Access

When enabled and users connect to a VMware Horizon View Connection Server that offers applications, a list of available applications will be presented.

Note: Applications open in full-screen mode, but can be re-sized once users are in session.

Custom Session SNI

When enabled, sets a customized Server Name Indication (SNI) string on authorized man-in-the-middle-enabled clients. The SNI string is appended to the SSL/TLS HELLO when the client initates an SSL connection with the host.

Enable DSCP

When enabled, the device populates the Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) field in the IP header, allowing intermediate network nodes to prioritize PCoIP traffic accordingly.

Enable Transport Congestion Notification

When enabled, transport congestion notification is enabled to allow PCoIP endpoints to react accordingly if an intermediate network node sets the congestion notification bit in either the IP header or PCoIP transport header.

Note: For more information about the PCoIP transport header, see PCoIP Packet Format.