INSTALLING THE CLIENT APPLICATION

To install the Client application:

1.Start the Windows operating system.

2.Close all programs, including any antivirus software.

3.Insert the DX8100 resource disc into the computer’s DVD drive and wait for the DX8100 resource disc window to appear.

4.Click Software. The DX8100 software installation options appear.

5.Click Client. The DX8100 Security Setup dialog box opens.

6.Verify that the Install IPSec Configurations check box is selected.

NOTE: Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a standard security protocol used by the DX8100 Series HVR and its clients to communicate safely over a network. Although IPSec can be disabled at any time, it must be enabled to communicate with a DX8100 server.

7.Click Next. The DX8100 Client Setup dialog box opens.

8.Click Next. The Software License Agreement dialog box opens.

9.Read the license agreement and then select “I accept this License Agreement.”

10.Click Next. The Select Installation Folder dialog box opens.

11.Click Next to accept the default installation folder.

12.Click Finish to complete the installation process.

SETTING UP SECURITY SERVICES

To communicate with a networked DX8100 Series HVR, IPSec must be enabled on your computer. Disabling IPSec services may hamper your computer’s ability to communicate with DX8100 servers. Consult your system administrator before disabling IPSec.

This section describes how to setup IPSec services and includes the following topics:

Enabling IPSec Services

Disabling IPSec Services on page 18

ENABLING IPSEC SERVICES

To see the Manage IPSec Settings menu option from the Start menu, the Start menu has to be changed to Classic View.

To enable IPSec services:

1.Do one of the following:

Verify that the Start menu is in Classic View.

Set the Start menu to Classic View.

2.Go to Start > Manage IPSec Settings. The DX8100 IPSec Policy dialog box opens.

3.Select the Enable DX8100 IPSec Policy check box (if it is not already selected).

4.(If applicable) Set the Start menu to its previous view.

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dx8100 specifications

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