Q-Server Quick Integratin Guide Revisin: 5.4 Date: 11 th June 2009 Page 1 f 26
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Intrductin Overview The quick installatin guide gives an verview f hw t install FllwMe. It assumes the user is familiar with the purpse f the prduct and has sufficient rights and skills t install it. Detailed infrmatin n hw t install and fully cnfigure FllwMe can be fund in the FllwMe manual. It shuld be nted that lcal administratr rights will be required when installing FllwMe t yur designated server. Page 3 f 26
Pre-Requisites Server Hardware Platfrm CPU 1GHz r abve The CPU needs t be at least this speed Memry 256MB r abve The memry available in the machine shuld be at least this amunt Hard Disk Space 10GB r abve There shuld be at least this amunt f hard disk space fr the applicatin installatin and the wrking f the strage f data when the applicatin is running Operating System* / ** Windws 2000 Windws XP (fr administratin nly) Windws 2003 Windws Vista (fr administratin nly) Windws 2008 Windws 7 (fr administratin nly) * Includes supprt fr x64 bit architectures. ** Includes supprt fr Windws cluster technlgies t allw fr a active/active r active/passive cnfiguratin. Micrsft.NET Framewrk Micrsft.NET Framewrk Versin 2 (nly required fr the FllwMe Q-Server Web Administratin) Web Server (nly required fr Web Administratin) Internet Infrmatin Services (Recmmended) Database Cmpnents Micrsft Data Access Cmpnents (MDAC) v2.8 r abve Database Types Micrsft SQL Server 7.0 Micrsft SQL Server 2000 (including Micrsft SQL Desktp Engine) Micrsft SQL Server 2005 (including Micrsft SQL Server 2005 Express Editin) Micrsft SQL Server 2008 (including Micrsft SQL Server 2008 Express Editin) Page 4 f 26
Step 1: Hardware Devices Attach: Pwer cable t pwer supply Pwer supply t device Netwrk cable t device and t netwrk (Nt supplied) Input device (Prximity Card, Swipe Card, Keypad, Fingerprint r Barcde reader) CpyPatrl cable attached t printer r cpier (Only applies t Cpy Patrl devices) If this is the first time the device has been installed it may require additinal cnfiguratin nce the server sftware is installed. Please refer t the full FllwMe install guide fr details NOTE: The mdel number f yur hardware can be lcated n the bttm f the device. Standard Hardware (1454/1479/1501) LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE PARALLEL READER PWR LK TX RST RJ-45 Cpy Patrl Hardware (1454/1479/1501) LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE PARALLEL READER TX COPIER PWR RST LK RJ-45 E-Line Standard Hardware (1512) LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE RST LK TX RX DEVICE PWR READER LK LAN TX RX NOTE: A CROSSOVER cable is required fr the cnnectin between the DEVICE prt and the end DEVICE (e.g. the printer). E-Line CpyPatrl Hardware (1517) LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE LK TX RX DEVICE R E S E T LAN TX RX LK READER COPIER USB PWR NOTE: A there is **NO** CROSSOVER cable is required fr this hardware device. Page 5 f 26
Step 2: Dwnlad Sftware Open Internet Explrer and brwse t www.ringdale.cm. Chse My Accunt frm the menu alng the tp and lg in with yur email and passwrd. If yu have nt already registered yu can d s by fllwing the link frm this screen: Chse Dwnlads and Registratins frm the menu n the left. Select the apprpriate sftware and versin yu require, then click n the G buttn next t yur selectin: Yu will be given a File Dwnlad prmpt. Chse Save, and select an apprpriate destinatin path t save the file t: The setup files will nw be extracted t yur cmputer and the install wizard will begin. Page 6 f 26
Step 3: Installatin f the FllwMe Q-Server Sftware Brwse t yur save lcatin and duble click the icn fr the dwnlad server sftware. The install wizard will nw begin. Click Next t prceed t the license agreement. Once accepted yu will be prmpted t chse the installatin path. When yu are happy with the installatin path press Next t prceed: Yu will nw be asked t cnfirm the Prgram Flder yu wish t install t. Once happy with yur selectin click Next and the installer will cpy the files t yur cmputer: Page 7 f 26
Once cmpleted yu will be tld the install is cmplete. Click Finish t prceed: The setup wizard will nw run autmatically. The first screen f the setup wizard asks yu t cnfigure the SQL database that the sftware will be cnnecting t. Click Cnfigure Database and then Add t cnfigure yur settings: Enter the details as apprpriate. If this is the first instance f FllwMe n the netwrk, ensure that yu select the ptin t Create Database. Once yu have entered the settings click n OK and the cnfiguratin cmpleted will nw be in the SQL Server Settings list. Click n Next t prceed. Nte: When using a SQL server instance ther than the default instance then the server name shuld be specified as: SERVER_NAME \INSTANCE_NAME One als shuld be aware when installing with a SQL 2005 r 2008 Express Editin that the instance name fr these is "SQLEXPRESS" requiring yu t enter the server name as: SERVER_NAME\SQLEXPRESS Yu will nw be prmpted t enter the license details fr yur install. Click n Cnfigure License Key and n the next screen click n Cpy T Clipbard next t the given Registratin Key: Page 8 f 26
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Yu must nw btain a license key fr the sftware. If yu are installing t use with Embedded services yu will als need a valid Feature Key. T btain these keys, lad Internet Explrer and brwse t www.ringdale.cm. Chse My Accunt frm the menu alng the tp and lg in with yur email and passwrd. If yu have nt already registered yu can d s by fllwing the link frm this screen: Chse Dwnlads and Registratins frm the menu n the left. Select the apprpriate sftware and versin yu require, then click n the G buttn next t yur selectin: Under the Register Sftware heading, paste the Registratin Key that yu cpied t the clipbard, select yur prduct frm the drp dwn list, and click Register. Yu can nw cpy the apprpriate License and Feature Key t the setup wizard. Click n Verify next t each ptin. If successful, yu will receive prmpts telling yu that the key/s entered are valid: Click n OK, then click Next t prceed. Yu will nw be asked t enter a cst mdel. If this step is ignred a default cst mdel will be created instead. Click Next t cntinue and yu will be asked t enter a cst centre. Again, this step can be ignred and a default cst centre will be created instead. Page 10 f 26
Click Next t cntinue. Yu will nw be asked t add a printer. This step can be ignred if yu wish. Click Next and yu will be asked t add users. Again, this step can be ignred fr the time being. Page 11 f 26
Click Next t cntinue. The setup wizard will nw ask whether yu wish t use the web administratin interface r the traditinal desktp based interface. This guide assumes that the web administratin interface will be used. Page 12 f 26
Installing in an Internet Infrmatin Services (IIS) Server Envirnment Select the radi buttn fr Internet Infrmatin Services (IIS) and then click n Create Applicatin. A DOS windw will appear while the applicatin is installing. Yu will nw be infrmed that the applicatin has been installed. Click n OK. A further warning will appear stating that it is unlikely the IIS annymus accunt will have sufficient rights fr web administratr t run. Click n OK. Set the annymus accunt using the apprpriate buttn. Click n Next and yu will be infrmed that FllwMe Cnfiguratin is cmplete. Page 13 f 26
Installing the Web Administratin bundled Web Server (nn-iis envirnment) Select this ptin and click Next. Yu will be prmpted t install the Web Administratin Web Server. Click Yes t indicate yu wuld like t install it nw. The installer will launch and ask yu t cnfirm the installatin path. Chse the apprpriate ptins and nce cmplete click Clse. Yu will nw be given cnfirmatin that the Web Administratin Web Server has been installed. Click n OK t prceed: The Web Administratin Web Server Administratin screen will nw be displayed. Yu may need t change the prt number used. Click n the Start buttn t start the service: Page 14 f 26
Once the service is started, click n Exit t return t the FllwMe Q-Server setup wizard. Yu will be infrmed that the wizard is nw cmplete. Click n the Finish buttn. Fllw the final steps in the sectin Cmpleting Installatin. Page 15 f 26
Finalising the FllwMe Q-Server Installatin A web page will nw launch that will test yur system t ensure that it is ready t run the Web Administratr. Click n Test t carry ut these checks. If there are any issues they will be displayed n screen alng with an explanatin f what culd be causing them. When the system is happy with all the checks the fllwing screen will be shwn. Click n Cntinue t prceed. Yu will nw be prmpted t create an accunt with which yu will administer FllwMe Q-Server settings. Once yu have created this accunt, the next screen will ask yu t lg in. Page 16 f 26
The main web administratr screen will nw launch. Page 17 f 26
Step 4: Database Cnfiguratin The Tls, Optins screen is used t cnfigure mst administrative ptins within FllwMe. The Database Optins sub menu is used t change database settings. 1) Chse which database cnnectin yu wish t edit, r add a new cnnectin. 2) Enter the settings fr either ne accrdingly. 3) Ensure that yu have saved yur settings. Page 18 f 26
Step 5: Cst Mdels The Csts, Cst Mdels screen can be used t set up r edit cst mdels assciated with FllwMe. 1) Add a new cst mdel. 2) Enter a cst mdel name. 3) Fill in the price and credit charge fr the different paper sizes which are required fr accunting. Page 19 f 26
Step 6: Cst Centres The Csts, Cst Centres screen can be used t set up r edit cst centres assciated with FllwMe. 1) Add a new cst centre. 2) Enter a cst centre name. 3) Select a cst mdel. Page 20 f 26
Step 7: Printers The Management, Printers screen can be used t set up r edit printers assciated with FllwMe. 1) Add a new printer. 2) Select Windws Print Spler r FllwMe Print Spler. If Windws Print Spler is selected then select a printer name frm the drp dwn list (Ppulated frm the Windws printer list). If FllwMe Print Spler is selected then enter the printers IP Address and give it a descriptive name. 3) Select a cst mdel t be assciated t that printer. 4) Specify the IP Address f the FllwMe Hardware device. Click the Device Cnfiguratin t cnfigure FllwMe hardware. Click Requery t refresh the device list. Select the device and click Edit. Enter new cnfiguratin details (Device Name, IP Address, Default Gateway, Subnet Mask and FM Server IP Address). Page 21 f 26
Nte: If this is the first time the FllwMe device has been cnfigured, it will have an autmatic IP address f 11.22.33.44. 5) Chse whether yu wish t use Interactive r Nn-Interactive printing. If yu wish t use Nn-Interactive printing then ensure yu have checked the bx belw: NOTE: By enabling the Nn-Interactive printing ptin yu are telling the system t rute print jbs thrugh the system t the printer withut the need t present a card at the printer. Yu shuld als take int accunt that the name f the printer that yu have created shuld either be the same name as the inbund Windws printer that is designated t print t the FllwMe Q- Server r yu shuld specify the name f the inbund Windws printer name within the text bx that is available. Page 22 f 26
Step 8: Users The Management, Users screen can be used t set up r edit users assciated with FllwMe. Use this screen t add printers fr the user and any cards assciated with the user, where apprpriate. 1) Add a new user. 2) Enter the cnfiguratin details required. 3) Add a card r multiple cards: Click the Cards/PINs sub menu. Change the enrlment device t the crrect printer yu wish t enrl the user at and click assign. Click listen and swipe their card. Click listen again t receive the card number. Click add t add the card t the user. 4) Add a printer r multiple printers: Click the Devices sub menu. Select the printers available t the user (r select the Enable All t enable all printers t the user). Page 23 f 26
Starting the FllwMe Q-Server Service Nw that yu have cmpleted the set up fr FllwMe Q-Server, the service needs t be started. This is dne frm the FllwMe service cntrl in the tp right f the web administratr screens. 1) Click the service start buttn (visually it lks like a play buttn). Page 24 f 26
Client Integratin Within FllwMe based systems the user has a chice as t their preferred methd f client cnnectin. The fllwing ptins are available: FllwMe Client Prt Line Printer Remte (LPR) Windws Shared Printers All three methds can be used separately r in cnjunctin with each user in a FllwMe system. T cnfigure LPR and Windws Shared Printers please cnsult the FllwMe installatin guides. Page 25 f 26
Frequently Asked Questins (FAQs) Q. Why d the netwrk lights nt cme n the hardware device? A. 1) Check that the device is pwered (Des nt apply t internal devices). 2) Check that the netwrk cable is attached. 3) Attach the parallel cable frm the FllwMe Printing hardware t a printer and hit the reset buttn. This shuld print a test page a shw that the unit is wrking althugh has a netwrk cnnectin prblem. 4) Attempt a hard reset n the device: Remve pwer. Hld dwn status/reset buttn re-insert pwer while hlding status/reset. Hld fr a further 15 secnds, release status/reset buttn. Wait 1 minute fr the device t reset. Q. Why des the reader cntinuusly beep? A. There may be an issue with the ID card reader: Des the device have the crrect firmware (Can see the device frm the device cnfiguratin within the printers sectin in the server sftware)? Have any settings been changed r did it beep frm initial pwer n? Q. Why d the devices smetimes disappear frm the devices view and then re-appear? A. This is by design because when a netwrk discvery is dne it uses a UDP bradcast and therefre packets are nt always returned. Q. What prts des FllwMe use? A. 8450 UDP (UDP Bradcast) 8451 UDP (UDP Bradcast) 9100 TCP 9103 TCP 80/443/8080/8450 TCP (Embedded) Page 26 f 26