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Administrator User Guide – Getting Started

This section contains an overview of the basic steps required to get your StayLinked Solution operational. Detailed administrator and server installation, upgrade, and uninstall instructions are contained in the various platform-specific installation guides.

After completing the basic steps described below, you will be able to take advantage of the reliable wireless terminal emulation and centralized management features that are provided by the StayLinked solution.

Install the StayLinked Server on your Host Platform

  • Download and review the appropriate StayLinked Installation Guide
  • Review and meet the software and hardware requirements
  • Download the appropriate StayLinked Server setup program
  • Install the StayLinked Server program
  • Configure any platform-specific settings
  • Configure the server to start automatically when the host system is restarted
  • Start the StayLinked Server

Install, Connect and Configure the StayLinked Administrator

  • Review the StayLinked Administrator section of the Installation Guide
  • Review the StayLinked Administrator section of this User Guide
  • Select a non-dedicated PC to be used for managing your StayLinked Server
  • Download the StayLinked Administrator setup program
  • Install the StayLinked Administrator onto the selected PC
  • Start the StayLinked Administrator
  • Add a StayLinked Server entry to the Administrator and connect to the StayLinked Server
  • Install your evaluation or permanent license key
  • Add Keyboard Maps for your Wireless Devices
  • Review and manage Telnet Hosts, Device Groups and Tap Spots and other settings

Install the StayLinked Client Software onto your Wireless Devices

  • Download the appropriate StayLinked Client Software for your Wireless Devices
  • Download and review the StayLinked User Guide for the specific device
  • Install the StayLinked Client Software onto the device
  • Configure the Radio and Network settings for the device and verify connectivity
  • Configure the Client Settings, pointing the client to the IP address of the StayLinked Server
  • Connect the client to the StayLinked Server and go to work

Updated on September 18, 2020

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