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 …
Which webcams are supported by the various PCoIP host/client configurations?
Please note that some webcam models have been found to contain different hardware within the same model (possibly identified by a hardware revision number), causing these webcams to behave differently when connected to a PCoIP Zero Client. Ensure to test …
Why is my virtual desktop experiencing poor display or video performance after installing or updating VMware software?
Scenario Your virtual machine (VM) may experience some of the following performance issues after updating or installing VMware tools, VMware View agent, or PCoIP software: Poor video playback. Slow windows drag within one monitor or between two monitors. …
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 …
How to identify which USB port on my PCoIP Zero Client is behind an integrated/internal USB hub?
Scenario In some cases a user will plug a USB device into a port on a PCoIP Zero Client and the device will fail or not work as expected. This is caused when a USB hub is used between the USB peripheral and the PCoIP Zero Client root hub. This is not …
PCoIP TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS: Smart cards and Proximity cards
This article provides a brief list of troubleshooting steps and describes some common issues for smart card and proximity card failures. It is not intended to be a comprehensive troubleshooting guide.  Prior to diving into a deep investigation please …
Why does my webcam or USB headset not work when connected to a PCoIP Zero Client at the same time?
Problem Your webcam and USB headset are connected to the PCoIP Zero Client at the same time and only one of the two works. When only one of the two devices is connected, it works as anticipated. In the example below, the Logitech USB Headset (901) is the …
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 …
Using HP Anyware PCoIP Zero Clients and Remote Workstation Cards on a direct-connect (no IP) network
Direct-connect (no IP network) configurations, sometimes incorrectly referred to as "home-run networks", refer to a direct connection between 2 devices without network switches/hubs installed using straight through cables via patch-panels. Although zero …