Introduction

FastX browser client connects to the FastX server through a web browser. Use the URL of the host with port 3300. (https://example.com:3300/)

System Requirements

Web Browsers Supported (Latest versions)

Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Microsoft Edge

Ports

3300 (https) – Default

Logging In

FastX uses the user’s Linux account to login through the browser using ssh.

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After Login

A user’s dashboard will display.

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Launching Application

Available Applications – Are applications that have been configured to be launched.

Running Applications – Are applications that are currently being ran by the user. These applications can be suspended on the host or currently connected by the user. A green indicator labeled “Connected” will show if the user is connected to the application.

To launch an applications, double click on the desired application. This includes double clicking on the running application to reconnect.

After Launching Application

A chooser will be prompted when launching an application.

Browser Client – This will launch the application using your current browser.
- Check the box “Open in New Tab” will launch the application in a new browser tab
Desktop Client (Installation required) – Will launch the application using the FastX desktop client.
- Users can download the FastX desktop client from the link on the bottom.

Check the box “Remember my selection” will always launch an application with this choice.

Users can set the launch settings in the user’s Preference

Go to the user Preferences

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Select the Connection Type drop down.

System Default – Use the setting set by the Admin
User Select – Prompts the chooser when launching an application
Browser in the Same Tab – Launches application in the same tab
Browser in New Tab – Launches application in new tab
Desktop Client – Launches application using the FastX Desktop Client (installation required)