How do I get a secure connection to the Administrative Web Interface (AWI)?
There are two ways to get a secure connection to the Administrative Web Interface (AWI) of a PCoIP Zero Client and PCoIP Remote Workstation Card. Load the cacert.pem file provided in our firmware to the browser Trusted Root Certification Authorities . The …
How to setup Windows Server 2008 R2 as an 802.1X Authentication Server.
The following guide shows an example Windows Server 2008 R2 configuration for use with the PCoIP Zero Client and PCoIP Remote Workstation Cards. The example sets up a brand new environment including a Active Directory Domain. It is recommended this …
What are the requirements to support pre-session smart card authentication when connecting to VMware Horizon (View)?
Note: With the release of PCoIP Zero Client firmware 6.1.0, the information in the knowledge base article has been moved into the PCoIP Zero Client Administrators' guide to ensure the list is current at the time of each firmware release. See PCoIP Zero …
MFA (Multi Factor Authentication) options are not being displayed on the PCoIP Zero Client when authenticating to a VMware Horizon View Connection Server
Problem MFA (Multi Factor Authentication) options are not being displayed on the PCoIP Zero Client when authenticating to a VMware Horizon View Connection Server. The MFA challenge is only showing a short prompt regardless of which option you have …
What is the difference between pre-session and post-session(in-session) smart card operation?
Answer: The difference between pre-session and post-session smart card operation is when the smart card is used for authentication during the log-in process.  Pre-session smart card operation: The smart card is used prior to the user establishing …
Imprivata OneSign 4.9 SP1 causes instabilities with the password entry when connected to PCoIP Zero Clients.
Answer: Password authentication instabilities specific to Imprivata OneSign version 4.9 SP1 (released Oct 1st, 2014) and PCoIP Zero Clients are described below. Scenario 1: Once a user has successfully authenticated using a valid username and password, …
How do I enable IEEE 802.1x Network Authentication in PCoIP Zero Clients and PCoIP Remote Workstation Cards?
1) Identify the certificates used for IEEE 802.1x network authentication in your organization 2) Ensure that the certificates are properly formatted Certificates must be in .PEM format and less than 6 KB Both a client certificate and a server root CA …
Certificate management for PCoIP Zero Clients and PCoIP Remote Workstation Cards
This article provides a high level overview of certificate management for PCoIP Zero Clients and PCoIP Remote Workstation Cards (also known as PCoIP host cards). Note: PCoIP Zero Clients and PCoIP Remote Workstation Cards are highly secure devices and by …
Why does my pre-session smart card authentication fail with my PCoIP Zero Client but not my VMware Horizon client?
Problem You cannot establish a PCoIP session using your smart card in pre-session with a PCoIP Zero Client, but you are successful when using a VMware Horizon client. Note: Make sure that your smartcard and smartcard reader meet the requirements listed …