ENTRAPASS GLOBAL EDITION README FILE DN1530-0612
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Welcome to EntraPass, a comprehensive, menu-driven access control software package. This ReadMe presents the following:

 System Requirements  
 Software Package
 New in Version 3.18 

****************************** SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS*****************************

Make sure that the computer on which the software is installed meets the following requirements:

 Minimum processor: Pentium III 800 MHz.
 Minimum RAM recommended: 256MB.
 Minimum free hard disk space recommended for software: 4GB.
 Color depth: 24-Bit (16 million colors).
 Network Interface card: 100 base T network adaptor.
 Operating system compatibility: Windows 98/2000/XP/2003 Standard and Enterprise Server Editions.

Please refer to the EntraPass Reference Manual DN1316 for specific requirements such as requirements for Video integration,NCC Windows installation, and so on.
 
****************************** SOFTWARE PACKAGE*****************************

The installation CD contains the basic components of EntraPass Global Edition: 
. 1 Server and 1 workstation
. 4 additional workstations
. 1 NCC Windows gateway
. SmartLink
. KT-NCC functionality

The installation CD also contains system advanced options. They require an additional license:
. 8 Additional workstations (up to 128 + 1)
. 128 Global, KT-NCC and Corporate gateways
. KT-NCC functionality
. Redundant Server & Mirror Database
. Oracle/MS-SQL HR Interface
. EntraPass Video Vault

EntraPass also includes a number of stand-alone utilities that allow operators to perform a variety of tasks including verifying the system database changing the system language, migrating from older versions of EntraPass, viewing reports, etc. 

For details about EntraPass utilities, please refer to the EntraPass Reference Manual DN1316.

For details about the new features in EntraPass Global Edition, please refer to the EntraPass Release Notes DN1553.


****************************** NEW IN VERSION 3.18 ******************************

THE KT-IP MODULE, COMING SOON IN SPRING OF 2007!: 
The latest product in the Kantech family of products will provide a secure Internet connection between the Corporate gateway and the controllers. The new KT-IP module Will poll each controller and report events only when required, using minimal network bandwidth. The events reported to the Corporate gateway will also be encrypted. 

REVAMPING OF THE SERVER PARAMETERS DIALOG: We have renamed the Server Parameters dialog to System Parameters. We have also regrouped the tabs under corresponding labels located on the left side of the dialog. This will make it easier for you to locate the parameters you need to configure.

CAPABILITY TO OPTIMIZE NETWORK BANDWIDTH: A new Status time out delay (mm:ss) parameter has been added to System Parameters dialog that allows you to define a period of time before the server queries the gateways for their latest workstations components statuses. The higher the delay, the lower the traffic on the network.

CAPABILITY TO SAVE A PICTURE, A SIGNATURE OR A BACKGROUND GRAPHIC TO A FILE: A new option allows you to save pictures, signatures and graphics to a file instead of directly to the database. This option may be used at sites that have a large bank of pictures and graphics where a 2 Gb database would not be large enough to contain all.

CAPABILITY TO SEND REPORTS TO ANOTHER WORKSTATION THROUGH SMARTLINK: EntraPass now allows you to send Historical reports and Time and Attendance reports to another workstation using SmartLink. 

NEW DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS: New diagnostic tools in EntraPass will make it easier for System Administrators to troubleshoot the system. Network, Desktop and Report status information will be available at the click of the mouse for each application in EntraPass. Also, a System Log and a System Error Log will be available from the Server Service Control contextual menu. 

NEW SET OF ANIMATED ICONS: A set of icons will appear on screen when the alarm system is armed and a surveillance area (or input) is in alarm. It will be displayed in the Operation window and the desktop Graphics window.

MODIFICATIONS TO DIALOGS: We made some modifications to the Event Parameters, Event Relay and Operations Controller dialogs to make them easier to use.


****************************** NEW IN VERSION 3.17 ******************************

KT-NCC - NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS CONTROLLER INTEGRATION: The latest controller in the Kantech family of products has been integrated to EntraPass Global Edition. 

 Like the former Windows-based NCC, the KT-NCC manages communications from the EntraPass access control software to the controllers as well as controlling global features such as areas & anti-passback, alarm systems, guard tours, dual-custody, and secondary access levels. 
 You can install and activate a KT-NCC component from the System Registration dialog in EntraPass Global Edition.
 KT-NCC Configuation can be done remotely with the new KT-NCC Web Configuration tool or through EntraPass Global Edition. 
 A list of new messages have been added to the Site dialog, under the Operations tab, to indicate site/loop communication status for KT-NCC, NCC Windows Global and Corporate gateways.
 New functionality have been added to the Gateway dialog to allow configuring the KT-NCC.
 The Site dialog has been renamed Site / Loop and new functionality have been added to configure the KT-NCC.
 A status window was added to display KT-NCC gateway status information.

INTELLEX API 4.0 INTEGRATION: EntraPass is now compatible with Intellex Ultra 4.0 API version.

 We are now offering integration with Intellex IP and Ultra Version 4.0.
 Version 4.0 of the Intellex API offers the possibility of managing camera presets and patterns even when the EntraPass server is running as a service.
 New video server types have been added to the selection in the Video Server dialog: DVMS (8 or 16 channels), Intellex IP (up to 16 network video streams), Intellex Ultra - Regular and RAID - (16 channels), and Intellex LT-4, LT-8 and LT-16.

DESKTOPS:

 Camera alarms that are generated manually from Intellex can now be displayed in the EntraPass desktops.

NEW PROCESS INDICATOR IN THE BATCH OPERATIONS DIALOG: 

 A red indicator has been added to the Batch Operations dialog to indicate that the batch operation is in process. When the process is completed, the red indicator is replaced by a green indicator.

MODIFICATIONS TO THE DOORS DIALOG
 The "Enable duress function on keypad" check box has been moved from the Miscellaneous tab to the Keypad tab.
 When selecting a Corporate Gateway, the "Unlock door by schedule after first man in" check box is located in the Miscellaneous tab.

NEW FILTERS IN THE CONNECTION LIST
 A scrolling list was added at the top of the Connection List allowing you to filter the gateway for which you want to view the connection status.




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