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Terminals: Control Your PCs

Monitor and control all café PCs from one central dashboard.

Quick View

At a glance: Green = Ready, Blue = In Use, Red = Problem, Yellow = Maintenance

Terminals grid view

📊 Terminal Overview Panel​

Status Summary (Top Bar):

  • 🖥️ Total: All registered terminals
  • ✅ Available: Ready for customers
  • 👥 Occupied: Currently in use
  • 🔴 Offline: Need attention

🎮 Status Indicators (Color Guide)​

  • 🟢 Green: Available and ready for use
  • 🔵 Blue: Occupied by a user
  • 🔴 Red: Offline or disconnected
  • 🟡 Yellow: Maintenance or bypass mode

⚡ Remote Control Actions (Bulk Operations)​

Power Management:

  • Wake on LAN - Start terminals remotely (morning routine)
  • Turn Off - Shutdown selected terminals (closing time)
  • Restart - Fix stuck terminals
  • Sleep Mode - Conserve power during breaks

Session Management:

  • Bypass Lock - Emergency admin access
  • Logout Users - End sessions (maintenance/emergency)
  • Force Unlock - Clear stuck sessions

Quick Actions Guide​

🌅 Morning Startup:

  1. Select all terminals → Wake on LAN
  2. Wait 2 minutes for boot completion
  3. Verify all show green status

🌙 Evening Shutdown:

  1. Ensure no active sessions
  2. Select all terminals → Turn Off
  3. Keep server running overnight

👀 Individual Terminal Details​

Click any terminal to view:

  • Session Info - Current user, time remaining
  • Hardware Stats - CPU, RAM, temperature
  • Network Status - IP address, connection quality
  • Recent Activity - Session history, issues

Quick Actions Per Terminal:

  • End Session - Stop current user
  • Add Time - Extend session
  • Bypass - Admin access
  • Maintenance Mode - Take offline for service

🔧 Terminal Configuration​

Per-Terminal Settings:

  • Name & Number - Identification (PC-01, Premium-A1)
  • Type - Regular, Premium, Super
  • Rates - Hourly pricing per type
  • Applications - Allowed games/software
  • Restrictions - Time limits, access controls

📋 Daily Terminal Checklist​

Morning Routine (5 minutes)​

  • All terminals powered on?
  • All showing green status?
  • Any error messages?
  • Network connectivity good?

Throughout the Day​

  • Monitor session activity
  • Handle customer terminal requests
  • Watch for performance issues
  • Track utilization patterns

Evening Routine (3 minutes)​

  • All customer sessions ended?
  • Any maintenance needed?
  • Clean shutdown of terminals
  • Document any issues

🚨 Common Terminal Problems​

Terminal Shows Red (Offline)​

Quick Fixes:

  1. Check power - Is terminal on?
  2. Check cables - Network connected?
  3. Restart terminal - Power cycle
  4. Check server - Is Olympus running?

If Still Red:

  • Verify server IP hasn't changed
  • Check Windows firewall on terminal
  • Test network with ping command
  • Contact support if hardware issue

Terminal Stuck Blue (False Occupied)​

Symptoms:

  • Shows "occupied" but no user present
  • Customer can't start new session
  • Terminal screen shows lock screen

Quick Fix:

  1. Click terminal → Force Logout
  2. Wait 30 seconds
  3. Status should change to green
  4. Customer can now start session

Yellow Status (Maintenance Mode)​

What it means:

  • Terminal taken offline intentionally
  • Usually for cleaning, repairs, or updates
  • Won't accept new customer sessions

To restore:

  1. Click terminal → Exit Maintenance
  2. Verify green status
  3. Test with quick session

📊 Terminal Performance Monitoring​

Key Metrics to Watch​

Daily Monitoring:

  • Uptime % - Should be over 95%
  • Session starts - Successful logins
  • Error rate - Failed connections
  • Average session time - Customer usage patterns

Weekly Analysis:

  • Most/least used terminals - Optimize placement
  • Peak usage hours - Staff scheduling
  • Hardware performance - Upgrade planning
  • Revenue per terminal - ROI tracking

Performance Optimization​

When to Add Terminals:

  • Utilization consistently over 90%
  • Customer wait times over 15 minutes
  • Revenue growth supports investment

When to Retire Terminals:

  • Frequent hardware failures
  • Performance significantly behind others
  • Repair costs exceed replacement value

🎯 Pro Terminal Management Tips​

Efficiency Hacks:

  • Use bulk operations for routine tasks
  • Group terminals by type/location
  • Set up monitoring alerts
  • Create maintenance schedules

Customer Satisfaction:

  • Monitor session quality
  • Respond quickly to performance issues
  • Keep popular games updated
  • Maintain clean, working peripherals

Revenue Optimization:

  • Track most profitable terminals
  • Optimize terminal placement
  • Adjust pricing by demand
  • Plan capacity expansions

🎖️ Master Terminal Management = Happy Customers

Well-managed terminals mean smooth operations and satisfied gamers!