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Installing the AV-Client
The AV-Client is a proprietary Windows-based application that is installed on client end stations. The
installation instructions are provided in this chapter.
The AV-Client does not require an IP address in order to authenticate; the client relies on the DLC proto-
col (rather than IP) to communicate with the authentication agent in the switch. After authentication, the
client may issue a DHCP release/renew request to get an IP address; a utility in the client software may be
used to configure this automatic request. For information about configuring the utility, see “Configuring
the AV-Client Utility” on page21-18.
The AV-Client software requires three main installation steps as listed here. These steps are slightly differ-
ent depending on the version of Windows you are using.
•Load the Microsoft DLC protocol stack. See “Loading the Microsoft DLC Protocol Stack” on
page 21-12.
•Load the AV-Client software. See “Loading the AV-Client Software” on page 21-13.
•Set the AV-Client as primary network login (Windows 95 and 98). See “Setting the AV-Client as
Primary Network Login” on page 21-18.
•Configure the AV-Client for DHCP (optional). See “Configuring the AV-Client Utility” on
page 21-18.

Loading the Microsoft DLC Protocol Stack

Windows 2000 and Windows NT

You must have the DLC protocol installed on your Windows PC workstation before you install the AV-
Client. The installation of the DLC protocol stack may require files from the Windows distribution soft-
ware. Make sure to have your Windows media available during this procedure. Follow these steps to load
the protocol on a Windows workstation.
1From your Windows desktop, select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2Double-click the Network icon. When the Network window opens, select the Protocols tab.
3Click the Add button and the Select Network Protocol window appears.
4Select the DLC protocol from the list of Network Protocols. Click OK.
5Follow the screen prompts requesting Windows files.

Windows 98

1From your Windows desktop, select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2Double-click the Network icon. When the Network window opens, select the Configuration tab.
3Click the Add button and the Select Network Component Type window appears.
4Select Protocol and click the Add button.
5When the Select Network Protocol window appears, select Microsoft from the list of manufacturers
and Microsoft 32-bit DLC from the list of Network Protocols. Click OK.
6Follow the prompts requesting Windows files.