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* Launch the FastX 2 client
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==Download and Install==
** Install via SelfService (Macintosh) or Software Center (Windows) on ECE machines or download for personal:
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*** Windows: http://www.wolftech.ncsu.edu/files/fastx/fastx-2-0-64-setup_18011.exe
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If you are on an ECE department Windows or Apple machine, you can find an installer for FastX2 in the Software Center or SelfService applications on those OSs.
*** Macintosh: http://www.wolftech.ncsu.edu/files/fastx/fastx-2-0-64_18012.dmg
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* See the below image for how to create a connection to a server.
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For Linux machines or personal machines, download the installers from the links below:
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* Windows: [http://www.wolftech.ncsu.edu/files/fastx/fastx-2-0-64-setup_18011.exe Download here]
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* Linux 32-bit [http://www.wolftech.ncsu.edu/files/fastx/fastx-2-0-64-rhel6-i386-tar_5751.gz Download here]
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* Linux 64-bit [http://www.wolftech.ncsu.edu/files/fastx/fastx-2-0-64-rhel6-x86_64-tar_5753.gz Download here]
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* Macintosh: [http://www.wolftech.ncsu.edu/files/fastx/fastx-2-0-64_18012.dmg Download here]
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==Connect to a Server==
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* Contact ''ecehelp@ncsu.edu'' if you do not know what server to use.
 
* Contact ''ecehelp@ncsu.edu'' if you do not know what server to use.
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* See the image below for how to create a connection to a server.
  
  
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* After clicking SAVE, the connection will launch.  Enter your Unity password when prompted to finish the connection.
 
* After clicking SAVE, the connection will launch.  Enter your Unity password when prompted to finish the connection.
 
* Double-click an existing connection to launch it.
 
* Double-click an existing connection to launch it.
* See the below image for how to open an xterm session.
 
  
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==Open a xterm session==
  
 
* '''NOTE:''' Wolftech recommends only using xterm sessions.  You may use the GNOME or KDE sessions if you wish, but be aware you may experience lag or other issues, especially if you are connecting from off-campus.
 
* '''NOTE:''' Wolftech recommends only using xterm sessions.  You may use the GNOME or KDE sessions if you wish, but be aware you may experience lag or other issues, especially if you are connecting from off-campus.
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* See the image below for how to open an xterm session.
  
  

Revision as of 14:27, 10 February 2017

Download and Install

If you are on an ECE department Windows or Apple machine, you can find an installer for FastX2 in the Software Center or SelfService applications on those OSs.

For Linux machines or personal machines, download the installers from the links below:


Connect to a Server

  • Contact ecehelp@ncsu.edu if you do not know what server to use.
  • See the image below for how to create a connection to a server.


Fastx1.jpg


  • After clicking SAVE, the connection will launch. Enter your Unity password when prompted to finish the connection.
  • Double-click an existing connection to launch it.


Open a xterm session

  • NOTE: Wolftech recommends only using xterm sessions. You may use the GNOME or KDE sessions if you wish, but be aware you may experience lag or other issues, especially if you are connecting from off-campus.
  • See the image below for how to open an xterm session.


Fastx2.jpg


  • After the xterm launches, use as normal.
  • When finished, use 'exit' to close the xterm.


  • Close the connection window to end your connection to the server.