User's Manual

OmniAccess 3500 Nonstop Laptop Guardian Release 1.6
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The OmniAccess 3500 NLG card works with Windows-based laptops with the following
minimum configuration:
• CPU: X86 1GHz
• Memory: 512 MB
• Free hard disk space: 1 GB
• Operating system: Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3 patch is
recommended), or Tablet edition
• One PC Cardbus slot
Note:- Windows XP Home edition can also be used, but only if the laptop is
configured for RADIUS authentication.
The OmniAccess 3500 NLG card and client software present the following interfaces
for interaction with the end user:
• OmniAccess 3500 NLG client GUI
• OmniAccess 3500 NLG tray icon
• LEDs on the OmniAccess 3500 NLG card
• Radio On/Off button on the OmniAccess 3500 NLG card.
Common Operations
The following sections shows you how to perform basic operations with your
OmniAccess 3500 NLG card and with the graphical user interface of the client software
that comes with the card. (For installation procedure refer to OmniAccess Nonstop
Laptop Guardian Release 1.6 Card Quick Start Guide)
How do I use my laptop?
You can keep using your laptop as always, with no extra steps required. Your
OmniAccess 3500 NLG card automatically keeps your laptop connected to your
company’s network whenever network connectivity is available. The OmniAccess 3500
NLG tray icon displays the status of your connection. If your administrator has
configured an encrypted volume for your laptop, the OmniAccess 3500 NLG
automatically mounts it to your file system.
Only a few specialized operations require you to access the OmniAccess 3500 NLG
client GUI on your laptop. Many of the client GUI commands can also be accessed by
right-clicking on the tray icon.
How do I log into my laptop?
Important: - The laptop login procedure varies depending on the authentication
method that your administrator has configured for your user account. The following
options are available: