2-install & setup instructions

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Installation and Setup

of the

Citrix Thin Client


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Table of Contents

Installation Options .................................................................................................3

Installation of Citrix Client Software.....................................................................3

Creating a Connection to COST.............................................................................7

Customizing COST Connection Icon ...................................................................12

Connecting to COST on the Server......................................................................14

Changing Expired Password.................................................................................15


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Citrix Client Software Installation & Setup

Citrix client software is installed from the COST installation CD. The setup program

(ica32Pkg.msi) is located in the folder \SIPRNet and Citrix\.

Installation OptionsDuring the installation of the Citrix client software on the client device, the following

information is required.

The destination directory in which the Citrix client software will be installed.By default the Citrix Program Neighborhood software is installed in thePROGRAM FILES\CITRIX\ICA CLIENTdirectory on the drive where the local

operating system is installed. There should be no need for you to change the default.

The destination folder in the Start menu where the Citrix client menu will be added. Thisrequirement is for Citrix clients on computers running a Microsoft Windows operatingsystem. By default the program folder Citrix ICA Clientis selected. Again, there should beno need for you to change the default.

A unique name for the Citrix computer. This name must be different from the name of anyother device on the network because it manages the client printers and system resources.

Computers running Microsoft Windows operating systems supply the computer

name as the client device name. You should not need to change this name.

Before installing the Citrix client users should confirm with their network administrator that

ports 80 and 1494 are open. Citrix uses these ports for communications between the server and

the client computers. If they are not open, the client computer cannot talk to the server.

Installation of Citrix Client Software

Follow the steps below to install the Citrix client on a computer running Windows.

1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel.2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.3. Click Add New Programs.4. Click CD or Floppyand then click Next.5. Click Browseand locate ica32Pkg.msiin the\SIPRNet and Citrix\ folder on your CD.6. Click the ica32Pkg.msifile and then click Open.


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7. Click Nexton the MetaFrame Presentation Server Client Setup Wizard Welcome screen.

8. Choose I accept the license agreement on the License Agreement screen and click Next.

9. Two options on the Select Client screen must be deselected. Click Web Client and selectEntire feature will be unavailable. Click Program Neighborhood Agent and select Entire

feature will be unavailable. Accept the default destination folder and click Next.


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10.Click Nextin the Select Program Folder screen to accept the default.

11.Click Nexton the Client Name screen to accept the default client name.

12.Confirm No is selected and Click Nexton the Use Local Name and Password screen.


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13.Deselect Enable Quick Launch Bar from the Program Neighborhood Options screen andclick Next.

14.Confirm installation options and click Next.

15.Monitor installation and click Finish to complete setup.


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Creating a Connection to COST

Applications published on a MetaFrame server appear in the Citrix Program Neighborhood for

the user if he has been given permission to use the published application.

Users can add published applications to their Citrix Program Neighborhood using the Add ICA

Connectionwizard located in the Custom ICA Connections folder.

Follow the steps below to setup a connection to Cost on the Server.

1. After client installation is complete, open the Citrix Program Neighborhood and double-clickthe desktop icon. If the Add ICA Connection Wizard is not visible, click the UPicon

and then double-click the Application Set Managerand Custom ICA Connectionsfolder.

2. Double-click Add ICA Connection to start the Custom ICA Connections Wizard.

3. On the first dialog box that appears, select Wide Area Networkas your connection type andclick Next.

4. On the second dialog box, change the network protocol to TCP/IP. Some services such as theNavy should select TCP/IP + HTTP; check with your network administrator. Next, select

Published Application. Then, click Server Location


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5. On the Locate Server or Published Application dialog, select TCP/IPin the NetworkProtocol dropdown. If TCP/IPis not available, select TCP/IP + HTTP. Navy and Armyusers should select HTTP/HTTPS; check with your network administrator. Click Add.

6. Enter the COSTservers IP address: 207.85.199.33 on the Add Server Location Addressdialog. Click OK.

TCP/IP(TCP/IP+HTTP) address dialog

box

HTTP/HTTPSaddress dialog box,

accept default of 80 for port

7. Return to the Locate Server or Published Application dialog. All services except Navy clickOKand skip to step 12. Navy users only, click Firewalls. Then, go to step 10.

8. Check the checkbox by Use Web browser proxy settings. Click OK to return to the LocateServer or Published Application dialog.


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9. Click OKon the Locate Server or Published Application dialog.

10.Click the arrow button of the drop-down just about the Server Location button. COSTon the Server should appear in the drop-down list after a few seconds. If it doesnt, port 80

is probably not open or you need to try a different network protocol.

11.Once you select COST on the Serverthe Enter a description for the new ICA Connectiontextbox will be filled in automatically. Click Next.


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12.Click Next.

13.Click Next.

14.Enter the username assigned to you by IDA for the Username. Enter cardcostserverfor theDomain. Click Next.


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15.Select color level of your choice and Click Next.

16.Click Finishto close the wizard.

17.A COST on the Servericon now appears in the Citrix Program Neighborhood.


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Customizing COST Connection Icon

1. Copy COSTicon.icofrom the COSTinstallation CD to your computers hard drive. Make anote of the location.

2. Right-click on the COST on the Servericon in the Citrix Program Neighborhood. SelectPropertiesfrom the popup menu.

3. Click the Applicationtab and click Change Icon.

4. Click the Browsebuttonin the top, right corner to select the new icon.


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5. Change Files of type:to All Files (*.*). Locate and select the COSTicon on your hard disk.Then click Open.

6. Click OK to confirm the change.

7. Click OKto close the COST on the ServerProperties window.


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Connecting to COST on the Server

1. Double-click the COST on the Servericon.2. Enter a username and password. You can obtain a valid username and password from Pam

Forsyth at (703) 845-2217 [email protected]. If your attempt to connect to the server fails,it is possible the problem is that port 1494 is not open. Ports 80 and 1494 must be open for

connection.

3. The first time you logon you will be required to change your password.


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Changing Expired Password

Your password on the COST server expires every three months. The first time you log on to

COST after three months, you will be prompted to change your password.

1. You will see the dialog shown below to indicate that it is time for you to change yourpassword.

2. Click OK.3. On the Change Passworddialog, enter a new password. Click OK.

Passwords must be at least eight characters long. They must contain at least one each of the

following: a number, an uppercase letter, and a lowercase letter. Dont forget to enter the

new password in the Confirm New text box also.

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