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Vision Network analysis installation
Vision Network analysis will be installed on a computer as follows:
•browse to www.phasetophase.nl/downloads
•start Visionxyz.exe, where xyz is the version number
•install Vision Network analysis
•next, install either the PC key software or the network key software, as described in the next chapter
•plug the PC key into the computer's USB port.
Software installation for PC-key or network key
The right to use Vision is provided by the hardware key supplied with the software. Without a PC key or network key, Vision can only be used in demonstration mode. In this mode, Vision does not allow the user to save network files, and calculations can only be made for networks of a limited size.
Driver for SuperPro PC key
When using Vision with the SuperPro PC key, installation of the Sentinel driver is mandatory. This driver looks after communication between the computer and the key.
Installation of the Sentinel driver:
•go to www.phasetophase.nl/downloads
•start: Sentinel System Driver Installer 7.6.0.exe
Unikey PC key
The Unikey PC key does not require installation of any driver software.
Protection server (spnsrvnt.exe) for SuperProNet Network key
When using Vision with the SuperProNet network key, the Sentinel driver and the Sentinel Protection Server must be installed on the computer where the network key is to be found. The driver looks after communication between the computer and the network key; the server looks after communication between the computer and the clients, using the UDP protocol and port 6001. Nothing needs to be installed on the clients.
Installation of the Sentinel driver and the Sentinel Protection Server:
•place the CD in the computer
•using the Windows Explorer, browse to directory: Sentinel
•or: go to www.phasetophase.nl/downloads
•start: Sentinel Protection Installer 7.7.0.exe
•install: Custom
•unselect: Sentinel Keys Server
•unselect: Sentinel Security Runtime.
The driver and the server are both installed.
Options in Vision
With Application menu | Options | Key the options for use of the network key can be defined.
SuperProNet network key
By checking this item Vision assumes use of a Sentinel SuperProNet network key. However, Vision always checks first whether a PC key is present, and uses it if valid.
Server
The name or IP number of the server containing the SuperProNet must be entered.
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