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MxEasy User Manual: Installation And Initial Operation
2.2 Installing MxEasy
The current version of MxEasy can be downloaded from:
www.mobotix.com > Support > Software Downloads > MxEasy.
Note
Only registered users are permitted to download MOBOTIX software from the website.
Registered users have the following benefits:
• Access to the entire range of the freely accessible MOBOTIX software.
• Automatic subscription to the newsletter (if desired) to inform you about the
latest MOBOTIX products.
2.2.1 System Requirements
Computer System
For your MOBOTIX system to function optimally, it must meet the following requirements:
• Computer with a current operating system (Windows XP or higher, Mac OSX 10.6 or
higher with Intel processor). The processor must have a speed of at least 2GHz and
1GB RAM. Macintosh computers with PowerPC architecture are no longer supported.
• Monitor with a minimum resolution of 1024x768 pixels. The resolution should be
higher (at least 1280x1024) in order to be able to use the full-screen display of one
or more cameras.
• Switch or router with switch functionality to create network connections.
2.2.2 Installation On Windows Computers
• Open the file for automatic installation (MxEasy _*_Setup.exe). You can obtain
this file by:
– Downloading the file (
MxEasy _*_Setup.exe) from the MOBOTIX website (re-
lease: MxEasy Windows), and saving the file to your computer.
–
If you have received an installation medium (CD, DVD, USB stick), you can launch
the installation file directly from the storage device. The installation file may be
opened automatically after you have inserted the storage device.
• Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.
2.2.3 Installation On Mac OSX Computers
• Open the file for automatic installation (MxEasy *.mpkg). You can obtain this file by:
– Downloading the file (MxEasy *.mpkg.zip) from the MOBOTIX website (re-
lease: MxEasy Macintosh), and saving the file to your computer. Unpack the
file by double-clicking on it.
–
If you have received an installation medium (CD, DVD, USB stick), you can launch
the installation file directly from the storage device.
• Follow the instructions of the installation assistant.