Escient EWP-2000 Software Manual

Brand: Escient

Model: EWP-2000

Type: Software Manual

Escient EWP-2000 is a device with a customized version of Windows XP operating system called Windows XPe. It is primarily designed for use with an Escient FireBall, providing connectivity between the two. However, it also allows for the installation of additional XPe software, catering to specific user needs.

One of the key features of the EWP-2000 is the Enhanced Write Filter (EWF). This write protection system helps safeguard the device from potential risks like viruses and malicious software acquired through internet downloads. By default, the EWF ensures that any installed software or changes made during a session are not retained after a reboot, restoring the device to its original factory state.

7/1/2004

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EWP-2000 WEB PAD SOFTWARE MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR INSTALLER USE ONLY

This document describes the procedure for updating the persistent Windows XPe Operating System image stored

on the Escient EWP-2000 web pad.

The EWP-2000 uses a special version of the Windows XP operating system called Windows XPe”. XPe is

designed to work with embedded systems such as the EWP-2000. The EWP-2000 contains a memory based

FLASH drive for storing software as opposed to a moving disc based hard drive. This FLASH drive contains the

Windows XPe operating system and the Escient software for connecting to your FireBall.

In an effort to reduce the chances of the EWP-2000 from being corrupted by end user activities, such as

downloading programs, viruses, and other malicious software from the Internet, Escient has enabled a

writeprotect system called EWF (Enhanced Write Filter) on the EWP-2000. The EWF will allow users to run and

install any XPe software, but will not save the software after reboot. This means that the original factory

installation will be restored after each reboot.

Escient recommends that you leave the EWF on at all times, however you may have a specific need to install

additional software onto an EWP-2000. You can issue a command to tell the EWP-2000 to save the current

contents of the FLASH drive as the default configuration. This means that the current state of the FLASH drive

and OS will be saved on the web pad as the default.

Note: It will be necessary to save the current state of the web pad after setting up the wireless network

connection in order to maintain this connection after a reboot.

Note: The command prompt window is accessed by selecting Start->All Programs->Accessories->Command

Prompt from the Windows Task Bar.

Saving the Current State of the Web Pad

Verify that the software installed on the EWP-2000 is exactly the way you want it.

1. Type the following command into the Command Prompt window: ewfmgr c: -commit

2. Reboot the EWP-2000 by selecting Start->Shut Down->Restart from the Windows Task Bar.

Turning off the EWF

If you want to turn off the EWF completely, follow these instructions:

1. Type the following command into a Command Prompt window: ewfmgr c: commitanddisable

2. Reboot the EWP-2000 by selecting Start->Shut Down->Restart from the Windows Task Bar.

Turning on the EWF

If you want to turn on the EWF, follow these instructions:

1. Type the following command into a Command Prompt window: ewfmgr c: -enable

2. Reboot the EWP-2000 by selecting Start->Shut Down->Restart from the Windows Task Bar.

WARNING

Once you save the current state of the web pad, you cannot revert back to the original Escient factory state

without sending the web pad to Escient for repair.

Escient EWP-2000 Software Manual

Escient EWP-2000 Software Manual

Escient EWP-2000 Software Manual

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