Chip PC Thin Clients - March 2007 – New Firmware and Software Updates

Last modified:	Thursday, Mar 29, 2007	Article ID:	718
Related products:	Xcalibur Global Management Software \| Firmware v6.5.x (CE 4.2)

This item describes all firmware and software updates released in March 2007 for Xcalibur Global Management Software and for Chip PC Thin Client devices.

Components

The March 2007 Firmware and Software Updates include the following Components:

Chip PC client device firmware, version 6.5.5, build RL0.150603
2007 Resource Kit v.2
Plug-in Updates
New Plug-ins
Service Pack 4 for Xcalibur Global 1.1 Rev. 2

Note:
Please make sure you read all relevant documentation prior to making any changes to your software.

Highlights for Client Device Firmware - version 6.5.5

High Resolutions support - Improved support for existing high resolutions.
Additional support for new high resolutions.
Enhanced wireless support – Added support for new methods of wireless encryption and authentication.
Resource kit 2007 (version 2) – Added support for new features included in the 2007 Resource Kit v.2

Related documentation and downloads are available at the bottom of this page

Highlights for 2007 Resource Kit - V.2

Security for External Storage - Added options controlling transfer of files between external storage and sessions.
Upgrade with Local Settings Restore - Added option to restore local settings and connections following an upgrade.
2007 Resource Kit v.1 - The 2007 Resource Kit v.2 includes all features introduced in previous 2007 Resource Kit versions.

Related documentation and downloads are available at the bottom of this page

Highlights for New and Updated Plug-ins

Smsrtcard Logon plug-in - Enables the use of smartcards for securing the thin client and preventing unauthorized access to the device.
Internet Explorer plug-in – Added support for Renewal Option, Persistent Connection, URL Length and Support for wireless deployment.
RDP plug-in – Added support for Persistent Connection, Mapping External Storage into session and Support for wireless deployment.
ICA plug-in – Added support for Persistent Connection and Support for wireless deployment.
Pericom plug-in – Added support for Persistent Connection, Device Type for COM Port and Support for wireless deployment.
UltraVNC plug-in - Added support for the new resolution introduced in image 6.5.5 and Support for wireless deployment.
Customized System Screens - Support for wireless deployment
LPD Printer - Support for wireless deployment
Remote Connection - Support for wireless deployment
USB Synchronizer - Support for wireless deployment