Installation guide

Introduction
1-16 Installation Checklist
❐ The names of all PCs to which you attach wallboards
❐ The addresses of all wallboards
❐ If using a data module, the COM Port used by the 7400 or 8400 data
module that connects to the DEFINITY system (other than DEFINITY
ONE).
❐ The names of PCs and associated COM Ports to which wallboards are
attached
❐ If you are on a network, the network domain. Connecting to a
DEFINITY system requires that the server PC be on the network.
❐ The telephone number for BCMS Vu to access the DEFINITY system (the
hunt group extension used for Netcon channels). This is not applicable
to DEFINITY ONE systems.
❐ Hostname/IP address of the DEFINITY system.
On the Server PC 1
❐ Make sure you have everything listed in “Checking the BCMS Vu
Software Package Contents” on page 1-7, “What You Need on Your PC”
on page 1-8, and “Software Required for Maintenance Contracts” on
page 1-14. If you are upgrading from R1 to R2, read “Upgrading from
BCMS Vu R1 to BCMS Vu R2” on page 1-11.
❐ Turn off your PC.
❐ If using a Data Module, See “Installing the Data Module” on page 3-2.
❐ Install the hardware key. See “Installing a Hardware Key” on page 3-14.
❐ Administer the DEFINITY system. See “Administering the DEFINITY
System” on page 2-2.
❐ Administer the network, if appropriate. See “Configuring a Network”
on page 2-20.
❐ Administer a stand-alone PC, if appropriate. See “Configuring a
Network” on page 2-20.