Managing Netsend Settings
Astra ES’s Netsend service sends Astra subsystem events in the form of popup messages to your Host PC and other networked PCs. This service is normally Stopped and set to Manual start.
To change the Netsend settings:
1.Click the Subsystem 
icon in Tree View.
2.Click the Administrative Tools 
icon.
3.Click the Netsend link.
4.Click the Start button to start the Netsend service.
5.Click the Submit button.
Adding Netsend recipients
To add a Netsend recipient:
1.In the Recipient Address field, type the IP address of the recipient PC.
2.Under Recipient filter, select the lowest level of Severity to be reported for each event.
3.Click the Update button to add the new recipient to the list
4.Click the Submit button.
5.Click OK in the confirmation box.
Deleting Netsend Recipients
To delete a Netsend recipient:
1.Highlight the recipient you want to delete in the recipient list.
2.Click the Delete button to remove the recipient from the list.
3.Click the Submit button.
4.Click OK in the confirmation box.
Changing the Startup Setting
1.Under Startup Type:
•Click on the Automatic option to start the service automatically during system startup. Recommended if you plan to use this feature.
•Click on the Manual option to start the service manually (the service does not start during system startup). The default setting.
2.Click on the Submit button.
Stopping Netsend service
To stop the Netsend service:
1.Click the Stop button.
2.Click OK in the confirmation box.
Starting or Restarting Netsend service
To start or restart the Netsend service, click the Start or Restart button.
Netsend Requirements
In order to use Netsend:
•Netsend must be running the Astra ES
•You must provide the IP address for each recipient PC
•The Messenger service must be running on each recipient PC
If your Netsend and Messenger service settings are correct but the recipient PC does not receive event messages, check the recipient PC’s Firewall settings. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.
Exporting the User Database
You can export the User Database file to share user information and settings among multiple Astra ES subsystems.
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