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2. Before you start
emails will sent be to nominated client representatives and
include a link to download a file containing the firmware
update.
We recommend that you apply new firmware releases at the
earliest opportunity to ensure that the latest improvements and
patches are active in any deployment. The latest firmware
release and instructions on how to update the DXZC-AM are
available on the
Support > Downloads
page of the Amulet
Hotkey website.
Note:
You must register on the Amulet Hotkey website to
access the download area.
2.2.2 Security for downloaded firmware files
Before downloading a firmware update from the Amulet Hotkey
website, confirm that the SSL certificate for the Resources page
is valid and issued to the
resources.amulethotkey.com
domain
(click the padlock icon in the address bar of your browser).
After downloading the file, we recommend that you confirm it
has not been modified by comparing its SHA-256 hash with the
SHA-256 hash value listed next to the download link on the
Amulet Hotkey website. Use the hash calculator of your choice
to independently calculate the SHA-256 hash for the
downloaded file.
2.3 Change the default password
You must enter a password before changing the configuration
of the DXZC-AM zero client. The factory pre-set password for all
Amulet Hotkey zero clients is
ahkdante
.
At first login, the DXZC-AM prompts for a new password. We
strongly recommend that you set a new, more secure password
before allowing end-users to use the DXZC-AM.
Important!
Although the DXZC-AM does not enforce a
password policy for administrator logins, we strongly
recommend that you implement a robust and secure
password policy. Where possible, use a machine-generated
password of eight or more characters. We also
recommend that you provide your DXZC-AM users with
guidance about the secure handling of pass phrases.
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Before you connect a zero client to a PCoIP system, be aware of
the following information.
2.1 DXZC models: SFP and smart card versions
The DXZC-AMC is available in two models:
■
DXZC-AM:
This model has a network port that accepts a fiber
or copper SFP module (see
■
DXZC-AMC
This model accepts a fiber or copper SFP module
and has a built-in smart card reader (see
in section
4.1).
Note also that the smart card model, DXZC-AMC is around 5 cm
wider than the DXZC-AM.
2.1.1 SFP modules
Amulet Hotkey can provide a range of suitable SFP modules,
including 1Gbps and 100Mbps fiber SFP modules for multi-mode
fiber and copper SFP modules with RJ45 connectors. See the
Amulet Hotkey
SFP Modules Datasheet
for details of currently
available modules.
Be aware that SFP modules have differing specifications, and the
distances over which they can drive a signal vary. This especially
applies to fiber SFP modules.
Important!
The DXZC-AMC and DXZC-AM only support
certain models of SFP module. If in doubt, contact Amulet
Hotkey for advice.
2.2 Firmware revisions
PCoIP devices operate on embedded code known as firmware.
The firmware is constantly being improved and periodically
updated. To check the current version of firmware on any PCoIP
device, use the On Screen Display or Administrative Web
Interface management tools built into PCoIP hosts and zero
clients. See
for details.
2.2.1 Firmware updates
Amulet Hotkey periodically release new firmware to support
continuous improvement of its products. Update notification