Citrix Setup & Connection Instructions for Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP

The instructions that follow explain how to set up the Citrix ICA client for Windows.

First download the Presentation Server Client install file from the Download Clients page at the Citrix web site:

http://www.citrix.com
When the download is finished, locate and double-click on the installer file called ica32.exe. Use the defaults for the installation.
Once the software has been installed, open Citrix Program Neighborhood (from your desktop or from within Start/All Programs).
Click Settings.
Select TCP/IP from the Network Protocol drop-down menu and then click Add.
Type ica.service.ohio-state.edu and click OK.
Click OK to close the Custom ICA Connections dialog box.
Double-click on Add ICA Connection.
Be certain the connection type is the default option Local Area Network, and click Next
Do the following:

Type a name of your choice for the connection.
Select TCP/IP from the drop-down menu.
Select Published Application and then select Arms Server Farm from the drop-down menu.

Select 128 Bit from the Encryption Level drop-down menu and click Next.
Do not fill in your username, password, etc.; just click Next.
Make sure Windows Colors are set to at least 256 colors or higher (depending on the computer, not all users may be able to do 24 bit).
Set Percent of Screen Size to at least 75 (although you can choose a smaller or larger value, 75 is recommended).
Click Next.
Click Finish. The new connection now appears in the "Citrix Program Neighborhood" window. If you like, you can make a shortcut for your desktop.
To connect, double-click on the connection icon. You will be prompted for your username and password.