User's Manual

Planning the Installation
Part No. 430-4G-200-00-000
© 2009, L-1 Identity Solutions Inc.
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Chapter 2 - Planning the Installation
This chapter details how to plan a successful installation, recommended steps, and explains the
hardware and software components of typical setup scenarios.
Chapter Index
2. Planning the Installation ..................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.1. Recommended Steps for a Successful Installation ........................................................... 2-3
2.2. Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.1. Hardware Requirements .................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.2. Computer Requirements .................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.2.1. SecureAdmin Server Requirements .................................................... 2-4
2.2.2.2. SecureAdmin Client Requirements ..................................................... 2-4
2.2.2.3. Microsoft .Net 3.5 Requirements ......................................................... 2-4
2.2.2.4. Supported Operating Systems ............................................................ 2-5
2.2.2.5. SQL Server 2005 Express Edition........................................................ 2-5
2.2.2.6. Oracle 10G Express ............................................................................ 2-5
2.2.3. Network Requirements ...................................................................................... 2-5
2.2.4. Software Requirements ..................................................................................... 2-5
2.3. Unpack Equipment ............................................................................................................. 2-6
2.3.1. Parts List ............................................................................................................ 2-6
2.4. Choosing the Install Location ............................................................................................. 2-7
2.5. Plan Device Network .......................................................................................................... 2-8
2.6. Choose Network Type ....................................................................................................... 2-9
2.6.1. RS-232 ............................................................................................................... 2-9
2.6.2. RS-485 ............................................................................................................... 2-9
2.6.2.1. RS-485 Cable Specification ............................................................. 2-10
2.6.2.2. RS-485 Cable Lengths ..................................................................... 2-10
2.6.2.3. RS-485 Network Topology ............................................................... 2-10
2.6.3. Ethernet ........................................................................................................... 2-11
2.6.4. Wireless Network Design Considerations ....................................................... 2-11
2.7. Choose Power Source .................................................................................................... 2-12
Chapter Overview