This chapter will explain how to install and remove the ThinMan Gateway Software (G1000W) on a Windows PC/VirtualPC.
IMPORTANT NOTE
After the installation phase, described below, to enable all the features and the capabilities you MUST Manage the ThinMan Gateway from the ThinMan Console.To UPDATE a ThinMan Gateway Software (G1000W) installation, follow the guide available at ThinMan Gateway Update.
¶ Download ThinMan Gateway Software
The ThinMan Gateway (G1000W) installation file can be downloaded from the MyPraim area on the "Products -> Download" section.
For more details read Download ThinMan Gateway Installation and Upgrade File.
¶ Installing ThinMan Gateway Software
Run the installation file "ThinManGatewaySetup_G100W_x.y.z.exe" on the computer where you want to install the ThinMan Gateway.
The following window will appear on display.
Click "Next" to confirm the installation.
Read and accept the "License Agreement", then click "Next" to continue.
You may choose a different directory where to install the software by clicking on "Browse...".
Click "Next" to proceed with the operation.
On this window you have to insert the configuration values for the ThinMan Gateway:
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Gateway Section
- Name: name of the ThinMan Gateway that will be displayed in the ThinMan Console window (see Manage the ThinMan Gateway from the ThinMan Console).
- HTTP Port: port used to access the ThinMan Gateway configuration web page using the HTTP protocol or used by the thin clients to download the packages during the upgrade.
- HTTPS Port: port used to access the ThinMan Gateway configuration web page using the HTTPS protocol or used by the thin clients to communicate with the ThinMan Gateway.
- Password and Confirm Password: password used to access the ThinMan Gateway configuration panel (see Configuring ThinMan Gateway Application G1000W).
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ThinMan Section
- Address: address of the ThinMan Server (can be set as IP Address or an FQDN name). If the ThinMan Server is not using the standard port you have to specify the port after the address in the form <Address>:<port> (e.g. "praimthinman.praim.com:446").
Port Default
Praim suggests leaving the HTTP and HTTPS ports to their default values. A change in this values means that those values need to be configured elsewhere. E.g., a change in the HTTPS port means that the port has to be configured in all thin clients referring to the specific ThinMan Gateway in order they will be able to contact the ThinMan Gateway successfully.
Password protection
Praim suggests leaving the HTTP and HTTPS ports to their default values. A change in this values means that those values need to be configured elsewhere. E.g., a change in the HTTPS port means that the port has to be configured in all thin clients referring to the specific ThinMan Gateway in order they will be able to contact the ThinMan Gateway successfully.
A status bar will show the progress of the installation.
The software is now installed. Click "Finish" to end the installation.
IMPORTANT NOTE
At this point, the ThinMan Gateway is installed and is connected to the ThinMan Server. To enable all the features, you have to Manage the ThinMan Gateway from the ThinMan Console.
¶ Removing ThinMan Gateway
ThinMan Gateway can be removed using the "Control Panel" -> "Programs and Features".
Access the "Control Panel" from Windows Menu "Start" and then double-click on "Programs and Features". Scroll the list of the installed software and select "Praim - ThinMan Gateway".
Click on "Uninstall/Change".
From the window click "Uninstall".
A status bar will show the progress of the removing process.
The software is removed, click on "Close" to exit the removing process. Once the software is removed, the thin client attested on the ThinMan Gateway could not contact the ThinMan Server.