Alibaba Cloud Workspace client configuration - WUYING Terminal

This topic describes how to configure the Alibaba Cloud Workspace client (Windows client/macOS client).

Important

This topic uses the macOS client V7.13 and the Enterprise Edition as an example. If your experience differs from the description in this topic, you may be using a different client or an outdated version. Upgrade to the latest version.

Configure a network proxy

Select an entry point based on your logon status:
- Before you log on: In the upper-right corner of the client logon page, click the icon and select Settings.
- After you log on: In the upper-right corner of the cloud resource list page, click the icon and select Settings.
In the Settings window, select Network > Network Proxy.
Enable the proxy service and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the network proxy configuration.
Note
You can configure an HTTP proxy or a SOCKS proxy.

Manage USB peripherals

After you connect USB peripherals, such as audio devices, storage devices, or printers, you can view basic device information, including name, type, vendor ID (VID), and product ID (PID). You can also configure the redirection mode and application mode for the peripherals.

Select an entry point based on your logon status:
- Before you log on: In the upper-right corner of the client logon page, click the icon and select Settings.
- After you log on: In the upper-right corner of the cloud resource list page, click the icon and select Settings.
In the Settings window, click Peripherals.
On the Local USB Peripherals panel, perform the following actions as needed:
- Disable a USB peripheral: Select the peripheral and turn off the switch next to it. To re-enable it, turn the switch back on.
- Set the redirection mode:
  - Device Redirection: Prioritizes performance for faster data transfer. When you select this mode, you do not need to install the peripheral's driver on the cloud computer.
  - USB Port Redirection: Prioritizes peripheral compatibility. In this mode, you may need to install the peripheral's driver on the cloud computer.
- Set the application mode (for cameras only): You can set a camera peripheral to Camera mode or Scanner mode.

Authorize the peripheral service

On the macOS client, authorize the Alibaba Cloud Workspace peripheral service with administrator privileges to allow the cloud computer to automatically detect and connect to U-key devices.

Prerequisites

macOS client version V7.10 or later.
Cloud computer image version V2.8.1 or later.

Procedure

Select an entry point based on your logon status:
- Before you log on: In the upper-right corner of the client logon page, click the icon and select Settings.
- After you log on: In the upper-right corner of the cloud resource list page, click the icon and select Settings.
In the Settings window, click Peripherals.
At the bottom of the Peripherals panel, turn on the Allow Peripheral Service to Run as Administrator switch.
In the authorization confirmation dialog box, enter the password for your local computer and click OK.
Note
The setting takes effect immediately. You do not need to restart the client or reconnect to the cloud computer.
Important
To use a local camera or USB flash drive with your cloud computer, you must first turn off this switch and restart the client.

Set the display language

You can set the display language for the client interface. Supported languages include Simplified Chinese and English.

Select an entry point based on your logon status:
- Before you log on: In the upper-right corner of the client logon page, click the icon and select Settings.
- After you log on: In the upper-right corner of the cloud resource list page, click the icon and select Settings.
In the Settings window, select General > Language.
In the Preferred Language area, select a language.
Note
This setting affects the display language of both the client interface and the DesktopAssistant menu on the cloud computer.