User's Manual

Chapter 2: Introduction
DECT Messenger is a client-server software platform for processing and converting messages between
various protocols. It consists of several modules, some of which can be deployed independently on other
PCs in the same network.
The DECT Messenger modules are grouped as follows:
• Core—core components of the software, including security and maintenance tools.
• Input/Output modules—used for sending or receiving messages to or from supported devices.
• Add-Ons—optional expansion modules adapted for specific customer needs.
• Web Administrator—a web application that enables web-based access to a limited set of
functions.
A configuration tool called eCONFIG is also available. See Getting Started with DECT Messenger for
details on configuring a fresh installation.
There are two installation types available for DECT Messenger:
• Server mode – includes the Kernel module, the database and the web access module; all other
modules are also available for selection.
• Client mode – includes a limited set of modules that can be deployed on a client PC.
These modules connect to a DECT Messenger Server installed in the same network. Using the client
mode installation is optional; for small sites the modules can be deployed on the same PC using the server
mode installation.
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