User's Guide

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Chapter 6: Sentry Conguration
CHAPTER 6: SENTRY CONFIGURATION
Sentry Software Introduction
SureCall’s Sentry is a revolutionary advancement in signal-booster management. It aids in the installation, optimization,
and ongoing management of your Force8 BDA. It provides installers with tools for seamless system congurations, and
it helps pinpoint malfunctions due to unforeseen changes in the amplier landscape, such as new towers or repeater
systems. Sentry also noties installers or end users about various parameters via email. Features include:
• Quick notication about booster changes and over-power situations.
• Allows offsite monitoring and adjustments related to booster performance, such as uplink, downlink or bands.
• Helps optimize installations by monitoring and identifying the strongest signal strength available.
6.1 Software Installation
To install and congure the server, follow these steps:
• Get the SureCall Sentry software from your device supplier, or download the Windows software here:
http://www.surecall.com/product/Sentry.html.
• Install the software using the steps outlined below.
• Congure the server to a static IP or public IP address.
• In order to function on the network correctly, the server and the Force8 device must be (a) on the same Local
Area Network, or (b) the server must be the front end to the device.
• Use appropriate security software for safe and reliable operation when connected to a network.
• All device and user information will be stored on the computer.
Double-click ServerSentrySetup(V1.5).exe to start the installation, which takes you to Welcome screen.
Note: To avoid install glitches, we recommend you close all other Windows programs running on your
computer before proceeding.
After you have shut down other programs, click Next, which will take you to the User Information screen shown below.
This is where you’ll enter user information. It may be you as the installer, or you may be setting this up for someone else
who will be monitoring the system on an ongoing basis.
6.2 Hardware Installation
Once the Sentry software is installed, you can proceed to connect and congure the Force8 BDA.
• Connect the USB cable (provided) to the Booster’s USB port then connect the other end of the USB cable to the
USB port on your computer. The USB is only needed for conguration and may be disconnected once complete.
• Connect an Ethernet cable to the booster's WAN port and connect the other end to your router.
• Once the connections are made, power on the Force8 BDA.
• Start the Sentry client application software. You will see the screens below:
6.3 User Registration
You’ll need to register an account. Connect your computer to the network. A secure LAN connection is important