Install a Management Client through Download Manager

If there are several administrators of the XProtect system or you simply want to manage the XProtect system from multiple computers, you can install the Management Client by following the instructions below.

The Management Client is always installed on the management server.

  1. From the computer where Management Server is installed, go to the Management Server's download web page. In Windows' Start menu, select Milestone > Administrative Installation Page and write down or copy the internet address for later use when installing the system components on the other computers. The address is typically http://[management server address]/installation/Admin/default-en-US.htm.

  2. Log into the computer where you want to install the system component.

  3. Open an internet browser and enter the address of the Management Server's download web page into the address field and press Enter.
  4. Click All Languages for the Management Client installer. Run the downloaded file.
  5. Click Yes to all warnings. Unpacking starts.
  6. Select the language for the installer. Click Continue.
  7. Read and accept the license agreement. Click Continue.
  8. Select file location and product language. Click Install.
  9. The installation is complete. A list of successfully installed components is displayed. Click Close.
  10. Click the icon on the desktop to open the Management Client.
  11. The Management Client login dialog appears.
  12. Specify the host name or the IP address of your management server in the Computer field.
  13. Select authentication, enter your user name and password. Click Connect. The Management Client launches.

    14. To read in details about the features in the Management Client and what you can accomplish with your system, click Help in the tools menu.