Troubleshooting session disconnections
Problem PCoIP sessions are getting disconnected for no apparent reason. PCoIP session disconnections can be random events, occur after a certain time has elapsed or impact all PCoIP sessions at once or just one PCoIP session, either way they are …
Why has my PCoIP Client display temporarily shown a black screen?
Scenario While in a PCoIP session, the display(s) temporarily go black for a few seconds (typically 1-5 seconds) and then resumes normal operation. Occasionally the screen may be briefly frozen instead of turning black.   Cause This entry signifies that …
Network session checklist for PCoIP protocol LAN and WAN deployments
The PCoIP® Session Planning Guide  is an essential document for any PCoIP protocol deployment.  It covers key network design considerations as well as documents a number of network configuration issues that impact desktop performance. Ensure consistent …
What are the network maximum transmission unit (MTU) requirements for PCoIP?
PCoIP maximum transmission unit (MTU) Requirements Every network has a MTU that dictates the maximum size a individual network packet can be for transmission. If the packet is larger than the MTU it will be fragmented and sent as multiple packets or …
Troubleshooting out of order packets impacting the PCoIP protocol?
Problem The PCoIP session performance is poor. The logs indicate high packet loss and the error messages related to out of order packets. Note:The default PCoIP server logs will indicate when out of order mode is activated and deactivated. To see …
Why does the "Source signal on other port" message appear on my display?
This indicates that a video source connected to the Host does not correspond with the video port used on the PCoIP Zero Client. This can be corrected by either swapping the video ports used on the Host or the PCoIP Zero Client. The following shows two …
Using a custom display resolution and the Hot Plug Reset function on a PCoIP Zero Client
Setting a custom display resolution A PCoIP Zero Client allows you to set a custom display resolution on the client, which is saved even when the client is powered down. This lets you set a resolution that is different than the attached display's native …
PCoIP display is 'blurry' and the image is of lower than expected quality
Problem When using PCoIP the display is 'blurry' or of low quality. The display may be persistently blurry or is blurry intermittently and slow.    Cause Typically a blurry screen is due to the lack of bandwidth. Throughout a PCoIP session, PCoIP network …
What does the 'No source signal' message mean?
The answer depends on what type of host the PCoIP Zero Client is connected to.  VMware View 4.5 or newer The message "no source signal" appears as an overlay when the VMware View virtual desktop puts the monitors to sleep.  Pressing a key or moving the …
What are the supported monitor resolutions and refresh rates for PCoIP Zero Clients and Remote Workstation Cards?
In general, PCoIP zero clients and Remote Workstation cards should work with standard display resolutions supported by VESA. The following is a list of the tested monitor resolutions supported (display timing); all at 60 Hz display refresh rate. …