If you use devices without an IGEL UMS, you have to make the configurations in the IGEL Setup.

  • Starting the IGEL Setup
  • Setup Areas
  • Setup Search

Starting the IGEL Setup

There are many ways  to start the Setup with this symbol IGEL setup :

  • Application Launcher,
    or click on Run.
  • On the desktop (if available based on the settings).
  • Setup in the desktop context menu (if available based on the settings).
  • Select System > Setup in the start menu.
  • Quick Start Panel.
  • Launch the Setup using the keyboard command [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[s], or 
    in the Appliance Mode using [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[F2].

    You can configure how the Setup can be launched under Accessories. The options described above, as well as combinations thereof, are available.

Setup Areas

IGEL OS

This is merely a brief overview. The detailed descriptions and functions of the individual areas can be found in the IGEL OS reference manual.
  • Sessions: Allows you to configure application sessions such as ICA, RDP, PowerTerm, browser, and others
  • Accessories: Allows you to configure various local tools - Setup pages for the local shell (Terminal), sound mixer, screen keyboard (for touchscreen monitors), options for the Application Launcher, and the Setup application itself.
  • User Interface: Allows you to configure display settings, entry devices, hotkey commands, etc.
  • Network: Allows you to configure all network settings for LAN/WLAN interfaces and the dial-up connections.
  • Devices: Allows you to configure various devices.
  • Security: Allows you to set the administrator/user passwords and user authorizations, etc.
  • System: Allows you to set various basic system parameters including the date and time, information regarding the firmware update, remote management, etc.

 Click on a Setup area to open the relevant sub-structure.

The tree structure allows you to switch between the Setup options.

Three navigation buttons are available. The buttons allow you to move back and forth between the Setup pages you have visited or reach the next level up within the structure.

Setup Search

The Search function enables you to find parameter fields or parameter values within the Setup:

  1. To start a Search, click on the button below the tree structure.
  2. Enter the text to be searched for and the search details.
  3. Select one of the hits.
  4. Click on Show result and you will be taken to the relevant Setup page.
    The parameter or value found will be highlighted as shown below.

Firmware Updates

The following firmware update methods are available: