Specifications

You also need the following items:

800 x 600 or higher resolution monitor

CD-ROM drive

One available COM port if connecting to an SCS-1 or SCS-1R, SCS-105, or direct connecting to a

panel. Two available Com ports if using the pass-through feature.

Note: If using Remote Link on Windows 7 or Windows Vista under Standard Operator

authority, see Installing Link on Windows Vista or Windows 7.

Using a Virtual Environment:

Remote Link may be installed and used in a virtualized environment, provided that the virtual machine

is running an operating system listed in the Supported Operating Systems table. When running in a

virtualized environment, additional configuration of the virtual machine’s TCP and serial ports may be

required.

This section outlines specific steps to install and use Link on Windows Vista or Windows 7.

Operating System Privileges

The two types of Operating System user accounts referenced in this section are: administrator and

standard user accounts. These types of accounts have different privileges that allow or restrict the

functions a user can perform.

From the Windows 7 documentation: “Standard account users can use most software and change

system settings that do not affect other users or the security of the computer. Administrators have

complete access to the computer and can make any desired changes. Based on notification settings,

administrators may be asked to provide their password or confirmation before making changes that

affect other users.”

Link Operator Privileges

A Link operator is an individual that interacts with Link to perform a task. Operators may use Link

daily, or on an as-needed basis. However, all operators must log in to Link before most tasks can be

performed. Link allows privileges to be granted and/or removed to operator accounts. The privileges

are managed in the System > Operator Configuration screen. For the purposes of this document, it will

be assumed there are only two types of Link operators: administrators and standard operators. A Link

administrator has Administrator special permissions, a standard operator does not. See the Operator

Configuration section of the Link help for more information on operator privileges.

Roles

There are three roles discussed in this section. Note that an individual may serve more than one role

for an organization.

Workstation Administrator – has administrator access to the workstation operating system.

Link Administrator – has limited operating system privileges and administrator operator privileges

within the Link application. This also applies to Link Server administrators.

Link Operator – has limited operating system privileges and may also have limited Link operator