Specifications

Growing Your POS: Adding More Workstations
It is possible to add additional pc’s, so you can use the POS on more than one computer. This allows
multiple transactions to happen at the same time, sharing common databases and printers. Each
additional workstation (“client”) license has a one time fee, as noted in APPENDIX A.
Basic Shop Networking Tutorial:
A small peer-to-peer shop network usually
consists of a broadband internet feed (DSL,
Cable, FIOS, T1, etc), which connects to a
router. The PC’s in your shop are then
connected to the router, as in the diagram.
One of the machines is be set up as a
“server”, so its data and printers can be
accessed by the others. All pc’s in this
configuration will also have access to the
internet, and will have the benefit of the
firewall built into the router. The additional
workstations are called “clients”.
Installing The LifeSaver CLIENT version: (if your network and server have already been set up)
-Run the INSTALL_CD_CLIENT program, provided by LifeSaver. (CD or Internet)
-After it installs, it will ask for the path to your LIFECUST.dbf file on the shared server drive. Ex: L:\
-The software will then automatically update to the newest version, from your server.
-The default login is “Manager” with a password of “Manager”. You may want to change this later.
-Click CONFIGURE and assign a printer to this workstation. (Shared printer on the server is OK)
Wired Versus Wireless:
Wireless lacks the speed and reliability of a traditional wired connection, and has potential for security
problems. A weak wireless signal could corrupt your database. Some forms of wireless encryption (WEP,
etc) have been broken, and are easily hacked. If you absolutely need wireless, make sure you take
precautions to secure the wireless transmitter in your router. If you will not be using wireless, I suggest
disabling the radio entirely.
What Do I Need?
Linksys/Cisco WRT54G, E1200, E1500, Netgear N300 (or better) router (~$50 @ Staples)
Ethernet cables long enough to reach from the router to each PC. (Staples: 25’ ~$15, 50’ ~$25, etc)
A LifeSaver client license for each additional workstation.
Current Anti virus software for each PC, since they will be connected to the internet. (Kaspersky, etc)
Make TWO or more backups of your current system, just in case you make an error. Better safe than sorry
Hooking It Up and Testing Your Network:
-Power down ALL equipment, including the broadband modem
-Run an Ethernet wire from the broadband modem to the WAN/INTERNET port on the router
-Plug the PC’s Ethernet wires into the ports on the router, labeled 1, 2, 3, etc (see diagram above)
-Turn on the broadband modem, then the router, then the pcs. (wait about 2 mins between each step)
-PCs should receive settings from the router. If not, DHCP will need to be set to AUTOMATIC.
-Load your web browser and confirm that you can access the internet from each PC.
-If the internet works from each pc, go on. Otherwise, insert the CD that came with the router and
configure it with the custom settings as provided by your internet company. (DSL login id/password, or
static IP settings)
LifeSaver Tips & Tricks compiled by customer Mike Labbe www.getthepictureframing.com
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