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Contents 4 Introduction 4 System Overview 5 Installing PC Suite Software 6 Upgrading Security Client ― Symbian Software 7 Logging into the Software 8 Plug In Reader and Verify Communication 10 Viewing Status of CSDs 11 Downloading/Purchasing Encrypted Keys 12 Installing the CSD on the Container 13 Arming the CSD 15 Activating Consumed Keys 16 Uploading CSD Status 17 Checking the CSD Data Log 18 Disarming the CSD 19 Removing the CSD
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Introduction System Overview The Security Client ― Symbian software is installed on a Sony Ericsson P800, P900, or P910 cellular phone. When used with a CommerceGuard™ Portable Reader Unit, it can configure, manage, and inspect Container Security Devices (CSDs). The Security Client for Windows software is used to manage Container Security Devices (CSDs). A CSD is placed on the right door frame inside a shipping container, the container is stuffed and the container door closed.
CommerceGuard™ Security Client for Symbian Installing PC Suite Software 2. Select language and then start the PC Suite Setup. You will need to dock your phone to a PC for a number of reasons. In order to dock your phone, first install the Sony Ericsson software that comes with the reader. 3. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. 4. If the start menu is not automatically shown, use the ‘Run’ command in the ‘Windows Start’ menu to start ‘Start.exe’ from your CD drive. 5.
Upgrading Security Client ― Symbian Software Remove the reader module and dock the phone in the cradle: 1. Verify communication between the PC and the phone (the phone icon should appear in the task bar in the lower right corner on your PC screen). 2. Double-click the latest ‘CG Security Client‘ file located on your computer to automatically start the installation. You may have received the update via e-mail or some other media. 3. When the ‘Install Software’ dialog opens, click Yes. 4.
CommerceGuard™ Security Client for Symbian Logging into the Software When a user logs into the Security Client software, their User name and PIN are validated at the CommerceGuard network. The first time a user logs in to the Security Client software an Internet connection is required to authorize the user and PIN. The Internet connection is obtained either by having a GPRS subscription on the phone or by having the phone connected to an Internet enabled PC via the cradle.
Plug In Reader and Verify Communication 3. Wait until the ‘Secure connection’ dialog appears, enter your Passkey and tap Done. Before the phone can interact with CSDs, you must connect the Portable Reader Unit to the phone. To connect the reader: 1. Login to the Security Client software. 2. Attach the Portable Reader Unit to the phone. 4. Once the Bluetooth communication is activated on the cell phone (look for the Bluetooth icon in the lower left corner) a ‘Connection request’ dialog appears.
CommerceGuard™ Security Client for Symbian the Accept button and the main window opens. Note: If this request appears again, tap Accept again. One outgoing arrow on the Bluetooth icon indicates that the cell phone is trying to talk with the reader module.
Viewing Status of CSDs With the handheld reader attached the phone displays the status of all CSDs within range. From the main screen tap Browse For CSDs. Each CSD has a unique ID programmed into the CSD. The CSD ID number is also located on the CSD serial number label. CSD IDs are displayed on screen as the one shown above: 01000000000012f2. The arming status and door status is displayed for each CSD. The reader automatically checks for active CSDs within range and lists them in the main window.
CommerceGuard™ Security Client for Symbian Downloading/Purchasing Encrypted Keys An Arming key is required to arm a CSD. Arming keys are purchased using the Purchase Keys menu option. Each time a CSD is armed an arming key is used. Once a CSD is armed the arming key is used and cannot be used again. If there are no arming keys left, the user must purchase arming keys before arming a CSD. Arming keys can only be used by the user that purchased them on the platform where they were purchased (i.e.
Installing the CSD on the Container When a CSD is first placed on a container, the Container ID can be associated with the CSD using the Install option in the software. If the Container ID is not entered using the Install process, it will be required to be entered during the arming process. To associate the Container ID with the CSD once the CSD is in place: 1. Select the CSD 3. Enter the Container ID and click Install. 2. Tap Install.
CommerceGuard™ Security Client for Symbian Arming the CSD Before arming a CSD, verify the container is stuffed and the doors are closed. Click Browse For CDSs and check the symbols associated with the container. This container indicates the CSD is not armed and the door is closed. 2. Tap the ‘Arm’ button. Verify there are arming keys available by checking the Key status at the bottom of the screen. This shows there are no (0) inactivate CSDs (i.e., armed but not activated), and one (1) Key remaining, i.
6. Verify that the status indicates Armed. 7. Tap OK. 8. Tap done. If the phone has a GPRS connection, the arming information is sent to the network and the arming key is activated. 9. In the main window tap ‘Browse For CSDs’ to refresh the list. The arming and door status icons now indicate that the container is armed and door is closed.
CommerceGuard™ Security Client for Symbian Activating Consumed Keys After a CSD is armed the arming information needs to be sent to the CommerceGuard network. If the phone has a GPRS connection, the information is sent automatically. If the phone does not have a GPRS connection or is interrupted while sending arming information, the arming information is saved on the phone so it can be sent later.
Uploading CSD Status Uploading the status of a CSD requires a GPRS subscription on the phone. When uploading a CSD status the CSD arming information and Container ID is uploaded to the server with a timestamp. This provides a way for viewing the CSD status remotely. To upload a CSD status: 1. Select Browse For CSDs 2. Select the Container ID 3. Tap the Upload button.
CommerceGuard™ Security Client for Symbian Checking the CSD Data Log (PC); dock the phone in the cradle. CSD activity is stored in a data log and can be viewed and saved on your computer. This process could come in handy for emailing a CSD data log. Note: 1. Tap Browse For CSD to refresh the container list. 2. Tap the container ID that you want to check. You can see who armed the CSD and when it was armed. 3. Tap the Log button and then the Refresh button to view the CSD event history. 4.
Disarming the CSD When a container with an armed CSD arrives, it should be disarmed before it is opened. The disarming information is automatically uploaded to the server if the phone has a GPRS subscription. 1. Tap Browse For CSDs to refresh the container list. was armed, the CSD number, container ID, and Load ID. 5. Tap the Disarm button. 6. Tap Yes to confirm disarming the CSD. 7. The disarming procedure is now complete. 2. Verify the door and arming status (armed and closed). 3.
CommerceGuard™ Security Client for Symbian Removing the CSD The CommerceGuard system is designed so that once a CSD is placed on a container it remains on the container. However if you need to remove a CSD from a container, use the Uninstall option to disassociate the Container ID from the CSD. 1. In the main window; tap Browse For CSDs to refresh list. 2. Select the container ID . 3. Tap the Uninstall button. 4. Tap the OK button to confirm uninstalling the CSD. 5.
