Installing PhonePad

Why type of network do you have? Please read the information below on Local Area Networks and Peer-to-Peer networks, then follow the instructions for the type of network you have.

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Local Area Networks (LAN)

Local Area NetworkThe general definition of a Local Area Network is a network of computers that has a dedicated file server. Typically this file server will be running a server version of Windows, eg. Windows Server 2003, and is not used as a workstation (hence "dedicated").

On this type of network, the simple installation method is to install the PhonePad applications and the PhonePad database on a shared folder on the dedicated file server. Shortcuts are set up on each workstation's desktop (using the provided utility). In other words, PhonePad is installed on the server and run from workstations via a shortcut (although you can physically install PhonePad on each workstation if you wish).

  • *** New video tutorial coming soon ***
  • Download instructions (PDF) for installing PhonePad on a Local Area Network (right-click on link and select Save As or Save Target As)
  • View online help on installing PhonePad on a Local Area Network

Peer-to-Peer Networks (P2P)

Peer-to-Peer NetworkThese networks don't have a dedicated file server and consist of a number of computers interconnected in some fashion. Resources can be shared between computers. For example, the printer connected to one computer can be shared by the other computers.

On this type of network you nominate one of your workstations to act as the PhonePad "Host" computer. It will host the PhonePad database that the other workstations will connect to (either via a network share or TCP/IP) PhonePad is physically installed on each workstation. The workstation can continued to be used as a normal workstation if desired.

  • *** New video tutorial coming soon ***
  • Download instructions (PDF) for installing PhonePad on a Peer-to-Peer Network (right-click on link and select Save As or Save Target As)
  • View online help on installing PhonePad on a Peer-to-Peer Network

Installing the PhonePad Server (DBServer)

You only need to install the PhonePad Server application if you are installing PhonePad to operate in Remote Mode.

  • *** New video tutorial coming soon ***
  • Download instructions for installing the PhonePad Server and setting up Remote Mode.
  • View online help on installing the PhonePad Server and setting up Remote Mode.

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