Configuring a DS-Client account for hardware registration
When a DS-Client connects to the DS-System for the first time, it automatically registers its hardware and operating system information with the DS-System database. If the DS-Client account is configured to register with the DS-System, each subsequent connection to the DS-System is validated against the registered hardware profile.
NOTE: Ensure the IP address of the DS-Client is correct and the
Requires Registration check box is selected on the
DS-Client Connection tab. For more information see,
“Configuring the connection settings”.
You must coordinate this activity with the customer so they can manually register the DS-Client. For enhanced security, registration must be performed within the registration window you configure.
NOTE: Manual hardware registration must be performed only if an existing DS-Client requires reregistration.
To configure a DS-Client account for hardware registration:
1. On the Customers tab, select the DS-Client you want to configure for hardware registration.
2. On the DS-Client menu, click Hardware Registration.
3. To register the DS-System with a DS-Client along with a hardware reset, select the Register with DS-Client Hardware Reset check box.
4. In the Registration Timer box, enter the time in minutes the DS-System will allow for the DS-Client to complete the manual registration. The default is 5 minutes.
5. Click OK.
NOTE: If the hardware or operating system of a registered DS-Client computer is changed after it has been registered, the DS-Client will receive an error for all connections to the DS-System until it is reregistered.