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Networking Ports Used (443 and 80)
The Director software requires exclusive
access to ports 443 and 80, and they must not
be blocked on the network.
Note: Port 80 is used only for remote software
downloads.
Required Windows / Networking
Services
(single-PC or client-server)
The following services/protocols must be
installed on the Guardall Director PC (Director-
server PC if applicable). This is typically done
by your network administrator or IT
department--as applicable:
 Client for Microsoft networks
 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP);
 "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft
networks";
Either a network card, or "MS Loopback
Adapter" must be installed. As well,
"Workstation" and "Server" services must be
installed and running (look under:
 Control Panel, Administrative Tools,
Services; and/or:
 Right-click "Network Neighborhood",
Properties, Services").
Virus-Checker Software
Be sure to keep the data files (virus definitions)
for your virus software up-to-date. If Norton
Anti-Virus erroneously reports
"ikernel.exe" as being infected, download
and install the latest data files from
http://www.norton.com.
Video Adapter
Video adapter supporting SVGA resolution
(800 x 600) in more than 256 colours (e.g.,
'high-colour' or 'true-colour).
Tip: XGA resolution (1024 x 768) is recommended.
Display
Colour SVGA high-quality monitor.
(Recommended for 1024 x 768 resolution: Flat Panel:
At least 14"; Tube: At least 17".)
Dual Monitors
: If you are using Windows dual-monitor
feature, the one on the right-hand side must be
connected/set-up as monitor #1
.
Mouse / Pointing-Device
A mouse (or other type of pointing-device) that
is equipped with a scroll-wheel
is
recommended. This simplifies scrolling within
forms and in the on-line help.
Hard Drive
At least 500 MB of free space while Windows
is running is recommended for a full installation
and typical database.
Software installation may include:  The Director
software;  The card-badging software;  MS Internet
Explorer components;  MS SQL-server components.
For demonstration purposes, you can likely install with
only 200-250 MB of space available (with Windows
running), however this is NOT recommended for a
real/working installation.
Note
: With larger / busier systems, additional hard
drive space will be necessary. (This is unlikely to affect
your PC specifications, though, since the smallest hard-
drives available today are in the multi-gigabyte range.)
Software Media / other Drives
CD-ROM drive, double-speed (2X) or higher.
Communications Ports (Serial / USB)
One free serial port (COMx) is required for
each direct panel connection (and external
modem), in addition to any serial ports used by
a mouse, or other devices. One USB port will
also be needed (Director-server PC) for the
software 'activation' key.
Notes: Resources for serial ports cannot be 'shared'.
In a multi-PC (client-server) system, panel connections
can be spread across the available workstations as
desired. The activation key works with the provided
license-manager software to manage software licensing
and maximum system capacities.
Modems (for remotely managed panels)
Panels can communicate with the Director
software through a direct-cable-connection, a
dial-up modem, or an IP connection.
xL panels (narrow mainboard) support a
modem module that plugs onto the panel
mainboard.