Suprema BIOENTRYPLUS Users Manual

BioEntry Plus BioAdmin Manual

Version 4.2

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About BioEntry, BioEntry Plus and BioStation

BioEntry, BioEntry Plus and BioStation are biometric access control and time attendance device with algorithms awarded grand prix at finger scan contest (FVC2004) and standard Wiegand interface. BioEntry, BioEntry Plus and BioStation can replace an existing system or be added to an existing access control and time attendance system with ease.

BioEntry Smart is a fingerprint smart card device that seamlessly integrates fingerprint and smart card device into one device. BioEntry™ Smart is designed to replace existing access devices like proximity or magnetic devices without additional wiring. Fingerprint template is stored in each user’s smart card and there is no need to store fingerprint data in a device itself. This eliminates the burden of template management and networking

devices.

BioEntry Pass is a fingerprint access device equipped with fast one to many fingerprint identification engines. Enrolled with more than hundreds of

users, identification can be done in less than one second.

BioEntry Plus is a fingerprint access device with integrated ethernet

interface and 125kHz proximity card.

BioStation is the access control and time attendance finger terminal of distinguished performance. Multifunctional fingerprint terminal for access control and time and attendance, BioStation provides various information real time adopting 2.5 inch color LCD and high-quality sound. Also, using wireless LAN or USB memory, you can configure network and transfer data

without complicated wiring.

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BioEntry and BioStation supports various fingerprint sensors, i.e. Optical, semiconductor type (capacitive type) or scan type (swipe thermal type), enabling a user to utilize an optimum fingerprint sensor fit for the application

system.

About Suprema Inc

Suprema is a leading biometric company offering core fingerprint technologies in various applications. Suprema’s fingerprint products include access control systems, time attendance system, low cost standalone OEM modules, USB fingerprint scanners and fingerprint algorithm SDK. Suprema’s fingerprint recognition algorithm was proved to be the world top level by ranking first in the 3rd international Fingerprint Verification Competition (FVC2004) with the lowest error rate in light category. Suprema’s fingerprint products have been sold to more than 80 different

countries and are being used in various applications.

For more information on Suprema’s technologies and products, please visit Suprema’s website (http://www.supremainc.com) or contact by e-mail

(sales@supremainc.com).

About This Manual

This is an introduction to operation of BioEntry, BioEntry Plus and BioStation. This manual describes how to manage templates, properly adjust relevant parameters, enroll or delete templates, etc. The purpose of this manual is to provide instructions to using BioEntry,BioEntry Plus and

BioStation and troubleshooting tips.

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Table of contents

Table of contents.................................................................................................................6

1. Getting Started ........................................................................................................14

1.1. Outline ............................................................................................................................ 14

1.2. Fundamentals................................................................................................................ 14

1.2.1. Finger scan device .................................................................................................................... 14

1.2.2. Finger scan smart card device.................................................................................................14

1.2.3. Template..................................................................................................................................... 15

1.2.4. Enrollment..................................................................................................................................15

1.2.5. Verification..................................................................................................................................15

1.2.6. Identification............................................................................................................................... 15

1.2.7. User database ...........................................................................................................................15

1.2.8. Transfer...................................................................................................................................... 16

1.2.9. Site key for smartcard ............................................................................................................... 16

1.3. How to place a finger..................................................................................................... 16

1.3.1. Select a finger to enroll..............................................................................................................16

1.3.2. How to place a finger on a sensor ...........................................................................................16

1.3.3. Tips for different finger conditions.............................................................................................17

1.3.4. Advices on fingerprint enrollment............................................................................................. 17

1.4. Concept of BioAdmin 4.1 .............................................................................................. 17

1.4.1. How to install BioAdmin Server................................................................................................18

1.4.2. How to install BioAdmin Client .................................................................................................30

1.4.3. Using MySQL or SQL Server database..................................................................................32

1.4.4. Check the BioAdmin software installation............................................................................... 43

1.5. Log in to BioAdmin......................................................................................................... 46

1.5.1. Connect Server .........................................................................................................................46

1.5.2. Registering the initial system administrator account ..............................................................46

1.5.3. Log in to the BioAdmin 4.1 .......................................................................................................47

1.6. User Level on BioAdmin 4.1 ......................................................................................... 47

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1.7. BioAdmin configuration ................................................................................................. 48

1.7.1. Command Menu bar ................................................................................................................48

1.7.2. Main menu................................................................................................................................. 49

1.7.3. Task list and tool list ................................................................................................................... 49

1.7.4. Main window.............................................................................................................................. 49

1.8. User Database............................................................................................................... 49

2. Quick start................................................................................................................50

2.1. Quick start with BioStation............................................................................................. 50

2.1.1. Step 1 : HW installation.............................................................................................................50

2.1.2. Step 2 : Search new device......................................................................................................50

2.1.3. Step 3: Connect device.............................................................................................................54

2.1.4. Step 4: User management ....................................................................................................... 58

2.1.5. Step 5 : Rules on user T&A event control ...............................................................................67

2.1.6. Step 6 : Enroll user with ‘transfer checked user to device’ menu.......................................... 68

2.1.7. Step 7: Monitoring .....................................................................................................................69

2.1.8. Step 8: Log List.......................................................................................................................... 70

2.1.9. Step 9: Report............................................................................................................................70

2.2. Quick start with BioEntry Plus....................................................................................... 71

2.2.1. Step 1 : HW installation.............................................................................................................71

2.2.2. Step 2 : Search new device......................................................................................................71

2.2.3. Step 3: User management ....................................................................................................... 74

2.2.4. Step 4 : Rules on user T&A event control ...............................................................................84

2.2.5. Step 5 : Enroll user with ‘transfer checked user to device’ menu.......................................... 85

2.2.6. Step 6: Monitoring .....................................................................................................................86

2.2.7. Step 7: Log List.......................................................................................................................... 87

2.2.8. Step 8: Report............................................................................................................................87

2.3. Quick start with BioEntry Smart .................................................................................... 88

2.3.1. Step 1: Hardware installation.................................................................................................... 88

2.3.2. Step 2: Enroll user.....................................................................................................................88

2.3.3. Step 3: Issuing user smart card ...............................................................................................97

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2.3.4. Step 4: Enroll user ID in the external controller.......................................................................99

2.3.5. Step 5: Authentication Test .......................................................................................................99

2.4. Quick start with BioEntry Pass.................................................................................... 100

2.4.1. Step 1: Hardware installation..................................................................................................100

2.4.2. Step 2: Search new device.....................................................................................................100

2.4.3. Step 3: Enroll user...................................................................................................................103

2.4.4. Step 4: Enroll user with ‘transfer checked user to device’ menu......................................... 111

2.4.5. Step 5: Enroll user ID in the external controller..................................................................... 113

2.4.6. Step 6: Authentication test...................................................................................................... 113

2.4.7. Step 7: Monitoring ...................................................................................................................113

2.4.8. Step 8 : Check log................................................................................................................... 114

3. User Management ................................................................................................115

3.1. Configuration of user management page .................................................................. 115

3.2. User List window.......................................................................................................... 116

3.3. User List Display Setting ............................................................................................. 117

3.4. Select user ...................................................................................................................120

3.5. Add New User.............................................................................................................. 120

3.5.1. User information ......................................................................................................................121

3.5.2. Custom field.............................................................................................................................123

3.5.3. Fingerprint ................................................................................................................................124

3.5.4. Issue user smart card .............................................................................................................127

3.5.5. Issue with PC USB smart card device ..................................................................................127

3.5.6. Issue with BioEntry Smart ......................................................................................................128

3.5.7. User security level and all-time pass card (Bypass) setting ................................................128

3.5.8. Wiegand string setting using ID card.....................................................................................129

3.5.9. Read issued smart card..........................................................................................................130

3.5.10. Card format..............................................................................................................................130

3.5.11. Notes on card issue ................................................................................................................130

3.5.12. Rules on user T&A event control ...........................................................................................131

3.6. Delete checked user.................................................................................................... 131

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3.6.1. Delete checked user from BioAdmin software.....................................................................131

3.6.2. Synchronization deleted user information with device.........................................................131

3.7. Transfer checked user to device................................................................................. 131

3.8. Delete checked users from device ............................................................................. 133

3.9. Manage users in device .............................................................................................. 133

3.10. Synchronize all users .................................................................................................. 135

3.11. Export to file..................................................................................................................135

3.12. Import from file ............................................................................................................. 137

4. Device Management.............................................................................................140

4.1. Search device .............................................................................................................. 141

4.1.1. Serial port.................................................................................................................................141

4.1.2. Ethernet....................................................................................................................................142

4.1.3. USB device..............................................................................................................................143

4.1.4. Virtual Terminal ........................................................................................................................144

4.2. Add New BEACon....................................................................................................... 145

4.3. Remove device............................................................................................................ 147

4.4. Check status ................................................................................................................ 148

4.5. Manage BioStation device .......................................................................................... 149

4.5.1. Device information ..................................................................................................................151

4.5.2. Operation mode ......................................................................................................................151

4.5.3. Network setting........................................................................................................................153

4.5.4. Function key ............................................................................................................................157

4.5.5. Device Setting .........................................................................................................................158

4.5.6. Image & sound ........................................................................................................................161

4.5.7. Notice .......................................................................................................................................163

4.5.8. Wiegand Setting......................................................................................................................163

4.6. Manage Virtual Terminal.............................................................................................. 168

4.7. Manage BioEntry Plus device..................................................................................... 169

4.7.1. Device information ..................................................................................................................170

4.7.2. Operation mode ......................................................................................................................170

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4.7.3. Network setting........................................................................................................................171

4.7.4. Door Setup...............................................................................................................................171

4.8. Manage BioEntry device............................................................................................. 173

4.8.1. Device information ..................................................................................................................173

4.9. System Setting............................................................................................................. 174

4.9.1. I/O Setting ................................................................................................................................176

4.9.2. LED/Beep sound Setting........................................................................................................181

4.9.3. Wiegand Setting......................................................................................................................183

4.9.4. Smart Card setting ..................................................................................................................188

4.10. BEACon Configuration................................................................................................ 190

4.10.1. Operation Mode ......................................................................................................................191

4.10.2. Signaling speed (Baud rate)...................................................................................................191

4.10.3. BEACon Relay Setting ...........................................................................................................191

4.10.4. Switch Setting..........................................................................................................................193

4.10.5. Refresh / Apply / Transfer (apply to another device) ............................................................ 195

5. Smartcard..............................................................................................................196

5.1. Configuration of Smartcard page................................................................................ 196

5.2. Smartcard List.............................................................................................................. 197

5.3. Card issue .................................................................................................................... 197

5.4. Manage Smartcard...................................................................................................... 198

5.4.1. Read issued smart card..........................................................................................................199

5.4.2. Smart card format ...................................................................................................................199

5.5. Edit Card Layout.......................................................................................................... 199

5.5.1. Configuration of smartcard layout edit page .........................................................................200

5.5.2. Size of Fingerprint data (Template)........................................................................................201

5.5.3. Block.........................................................................................................................................201

5.5.4. Editing process ........................................................................................................................201

5.5.5. Factory default (initial setting) layout...................................................................................... 202

6. Access (In/Out) Control.........................................................................................203

6.1. Time zone setting......................................................................................................... 203

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6.2. Holiday setting.............................................................................................................. 204

6.3. I/O time zone setting.................................................................................................... 205

6.4. I/O Door Zone setting .................................................................................................. 206

6.5. Access (I/O) Group setting.......................................................................................... 207

7. Monitoring..............................................................................................................210

7.1. Monitoring setup .......................................................................................................... 210

7.2. Start Monitoring ............................................................................................................ 211

7.3. Pause Monitoring......................................................................................................... 212

8. Log List ..................................................................................................................213

8.1. Configuration of Log check page................................................................................ 213

8.2. Manage Log database ................................................................................................ 214

8.2.1. Get recent logs ........................................................................................................................214

8.2.2. Auto uploading setting ............................................................................................................214

8.2.3. Release auto uploading..........................................................................................................216

8.2.4. Upload all logs .........................................................................................................................217

8.2.5. Export Report ..........................................................................................................................218

8.2.6. Delete Log information............................................................................................................219

9. Reports ..................................................................................................................220

9.1. Configuration of reports page...................................................................................... 220

9.2. Setup attendance rule .................................................................................................221

9.2.1. Device setup............................................................................................................................222

9.2.2. Time setup ...............................................................................................................................223

9.2.3. BioStation function key setting ...............................................................................................225

9.3. Setup Monthly Schedule ............................................................................................. 226

9.4. Group Configuration for T&A Control ......................................................................... 227

9.4.1. Use as default..........................................................................................................................228

9.5. How to prepare report.................................................................................................. 228

9.6. Edit Data.......................................................................................................................231

10. Menu bar functions................................................................................................234

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10.1. System..........................................................................................................................234

10.1.1. Manage admin account.......................................................................................................... 234

10.1.2. Data backup.............................................................................................................................234

10.1.3. Data recovery ..........................................................................................................................234

10.1.4. Lock all devices .......................................................................................................................234

10.1.5. Unlock all devices....................................................................................................................235

10.1.6. Load BioAdmin 1.X data.........................................................................................................235

10.1.7. Preferences .............................................................................................................................235

10.1.8. BioAdmin information..............................................................................................................240

10.2. User Management....................................................................................................... 241

10.3. Device Management................................................................................................... 241

10.3.1. Time setting..............................................................................................................................242

10.3.2. FW upgrade.............................................................................................................................243

10.3.3. Site Key Setting.......................................................................................................................244

10.4. Access (I/O) Control .................................................................................................... 246

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Revision History

Version Date Description

V1.0 2005.9.27 Created.

V1.1 2005.12.2 Incorporated the changes made by BioAdmin

V1.1.

Chapter 12. Site Key is added.

V2.0 2006.4.17 Incorporated the changes made by BioAdmin

V2.0.

Chapter 8. Access Control is added.

Chapter 9. Monitoring is added.

V3.0 2006.8.23 Time Attendance added

BioStation added.

V4.0 2007. 3. 5 Incorporated the changes made by BioAdmin

V4.0.

V4.1 2007. 5. 30 Incorporated the changes made by BioAdmin

V4.1.

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1. Getting Started

1.1. Outline

This manual illustrates how to use BioAdmin software. BioAdmin is a PC Windows

software for the control and management of Suprema’s BioEntry, BioStation and

BEACon products. BioAdmin includes various functions needed for a host station

for applications of access control and time & attendance using these devices.

For proper hardware connection, please refer to BioEntry Installation manual and

BioStation Installation manual.

There are two approaches in managing BioEntry and BioStation. :

z Using BioAdmin program which is the management software running on

Windows based PC platforms. This manual is mainly focused on operating

BioEntry and BioStation using BioAdmin software.

z Integrating the management functionality into customer’s application software

using SDK which contains versatile API’s to control BioEntry and BioStation. For

further information, please refer to SFM SDK Reference Manual, BioStation

SDK manual, and UniFinger Engine SDK Reference Manual.

1.2. Fundamentals

This chapter provides introductive information on BioEntry, BioStation, and

BioAdmin including basic concepts, operation flow, and overview of the software.

1.2.1. Finger scan device

Fingerprint access device is a device to authenticate the identity of each person

using fingerprints. It can be easily integrated into access control system by

connecting with access control panel through industry standard interface such as

Wiegand interface. Since fingerprints contain biometric features which are unique

for each person, fingerprint access device can be substituted for existing access

devices, such as barcode, magnetic card, keypad, or RF card devices, with high

security and efficiency.

1.2.2. Finger scan smart card device

Fingerprint smart card device is an advanced model of fingerprint access device

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which improves security of the system by integrating smart card technology.

Fingerprint data for each person is stored on user’s smart card and the device

authenticates the user by comparing the stored fingerprint data in the smart card

with the input fingerprint data.

1.2.3. Template

A template is the binary data representing the features of each fingerprint. The

fingerprint image acquired from a fingerprint sensor is converted to a template,

which is stored on the memory of the fingerprint access device or on user’s smart

card. In authenticating a user, a new template is also generated and compared

with the stored templates.

1.2.4. Enrollment

Enrollment is the process to store the fingerprint template with user information.

Through enrollment process, new users are entered into the system.

1.2.5. Verification

Verification is the process of authenticating an input fingerprint with the fingerprint of

the specified user. On BioEntry Smart, a user places smart card containing

personal fingerprint template and user information. Then, the device carries out

verification process by scanning an input fingerprint. On BioEntry Pass, verification

process can be implemented by connecting external Wiegand device, such as RF

card device, which provides the current user ID.

1.2.6. Identification

Identification is the process of searching a matched fingerprint among the stored

fingerprints on the device. BioEntry Pass and BioStation basically operate in

identification mode, which requires no additional input except the placement of a

finger.

1.2.7. User database

User database includes user ID, user name, fingerprint templates, and so on.

BioAdmin software is based on the central management of user database. That is,

the user database is created, updated, and stored on the host PC. Then, it is

selectively distributed to the BioEntry and BioStation connected on the network

using transfer menu.

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1.2.8. Transfer

Transfer to Device is used to transfer the user database of the host PC to BioEntry

and BioStation. The user information such as User ID, templates, access group,

and security level is transferred by this process.

Detailed operations are as follows.

z Enroll new users on BioEntry and BioStation

z Replace inconsistent templates on BioEntry and BioStation

z Delete templates of unknown users or de-selected users on BioEntry and

BioStation

Transfer from Device is used to upload the user formation from BioEntry and

BioStation to the database of host PC. The user information such as User ID,

Template Number, Number of Access Group, and Security Level can be uploaded

by this process.

1.2.9. Site key for smartcard

Site key is a password for smart card to ensure that an authorized card should be

used for a specific installation. 48 bit key is used in BioEntry Smart allowing 0 to

281374976710655 (0xFFFFFFFFFFFF). For proper operation, the same key

should be configured on BioEntry Smart and user’s smart card.

1.3. How to place a finger

1.3.1. Select a finger to enroll

(1) It is recommended to use an index finger or a middle finger. (2) Thumb, ring or little finger is relatively more difficult to place in a correct position.

1.3.2. How to place a finger on a sensor

(1) Place a finger as it completely covers the sensor with maximum contact. (2) It is better to place the core part of a fingerprint to the center of a sensor.

 People usually tend to place only the top end of a finger

 Where is the core (center) of a fingerprint?

 A peak where spirals of fingerprint ridges are dense

 Usually opposite to lower part of a nail

 It is recommended to place a finger as the lower part of a nail is located at the

center of a sensor

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(3) If a finger is placed as in the right picture, only a small area of a finger is

captured. So it is recommended to place a finger as in the left picture.

1.3.3. Tips for different finger conditions

Suprema’s fingerprint products are designed to scan fingerprint smoothly

regardless of the conditions of a finger skin. However, if a fingerprint is difficult to

scan due to other influences, please refer to the followings tips.

(1) If a finger is stained with sweat or water, scan after wiping moisture off (2) If a finger is covered with dust or impurities, scan after wiping them off (3) If a finger is way too dry, scan after blowing warm breath on a fingertip.

1.3.4. Advices on fingerprint enrollment

(1) In fingerprint recognition, enrollment process is very important. Therefore,

when enrolling a fingerprint, please try to place a finger correctly with care.

(2) In case of low acceptance ratio, the following actions are recommended.

 Delete enrolled fingerprints and re-enroll the fingers.

 Enroll the same finger additionally

 Try with another finger if a finger is not easy to enroll due to scar or worn-

out.

(3) For the case when an enrolled fingerprint can’t be used due to scar or

holding a baggage, it is recommended to enroll more than two fingers.

1.4. Concept of BioAdmin 4.1

BioAdmin 4.1 is operated as server-client application so that users can operate the

BioAdmin Client program from multiple host PCs at the same time. If the users

connect BioStation to the BioAdmin Server, logs from the BioStation will be

automatically stored on the database of BioAdmin Server real-time. In this server-

client application, BioAdmin Client is used as the user interface to manage the data.

If the user does not connect the BioStation to the BioAdmin Server, logs will not be

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stored on the database automatically.

BioAdmin Server is designed only for BioStation. Therefore, you can not use the

BioEntry or BEACon as the server-client application.

This chapter describes the installation and operation of BioAdmin Server and

BioAdmin Client programs.

1.4.1. How to install BioAdmin Server

z Select the PC to be used as the server. Server PC should be always tuned on ,

because it should receive log data from the connected BioStation and store it on

the database real time.

z After selecting a PC to use as the BioAdmin Server, install the BioAdmin Server

program. This chapter shows the installation process under the condition that

you are using the database on your host PC. If you are using MySQL or SQL

Server, you can refer to the chapter 1. 4. 3.

z Start Installation.

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z Choose Destination Location

Choose the hard disk drive on which BioAdmin Server is to be installed. By

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default, BioAdmin Server is installed in C:\Program Files\BioAdmin Server\.

z Setup Open SSL

After copying all files, set up the Open SSL.

z BioAdmin Server Configuration and Database Setting

If you finish the Open SSL set up, following window will appear which is to set

up the BioAdmin Server configuration. In most cases, you can maintain its

default value for the BioAdmin Server configuration.

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z Status

Status shows the current version and status of the BioAdmin Server. By pressing Start or Stop button, you can start or stop the operation of BioAdmin Server.

If BioAdmin Server is stopped, logs from the networked BioStation will not be

stored on the database of the BioAdmin Server and BioAdmin Client will not be

able to access to the BioAdmin Server.

If you changed any server configuration or database setting, stop the BioAdmin

Server and restart it. Before you restart the BioAdmin Server, changes in the

BioAdmin Server configuration or database will not be applied to the BioAdmin

Server.

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z Connection

On this menu, you can set up the networking details.

 TCP Port

Enter the TCP port. This TCP port is used when you attach a BioStation to the

BioAdmin Server or when you access to the BioAdmin Server from BioAdmin

Client. Use a unique port, which is not used by any other software.

In most cases, you can use the default port, 1480.

 Max Connection

Enter the maximum number of BioStation or BioAdmin Client, which can be

connected to the BioAdmin Server at the same time. For example, if you

designate it as 50, the total number of BioStation and BioAdmin Client, which

can be connected to the BioAdmin Server simultaneously, will be 50.

Maximum number for this connection should be less than 128. If the number

is less than 32, which is the default value, you do not need to lower this

number from the default.

 Client List

Client List shows the list of BioStations, which are connected to the BioAdmin

Server. This list shows the IP Address of those connected BioStations and

indicates whether the SSL Certificate was issued. You can issue or remove

the SSL Certificate on this list. If the BioAdmin Server is stopped, this menu

will be deactivated.

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 Database

Select the database type of the BioAdmin Server. BioAdmin Server uses

Microsoft Access Database by default. If you are not using any external

database, leave this field just as its default, MS Access DB (mdb).

Additionally, if you are already using MySQL or SQL Server, BioAdmin Server

also supports MySQL and SQL Server. However, BioAdmin Server does not

provide any new installation of the MySQL or SQL Server.

For the details of the database management, refer to the chapter 1. 4. 3.

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After selecting the database type, press Configure button and set up the

database. If you are using the default mdb file, select Microsoft Jet 4.0 OLE

DB Provider.

Press Next button.

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Select the Database file and press OK button.

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 SSL

Set up the encryption details between BioAdmin Server and BioAdmin Client

or between BioAdmin Server and BioStation.

Press Refresh button to show the current setting.

Press Apply button to store the new setting. To apply the changes, you

should stop and restart the BioAdmin Server.

Press OK button to store the new setting and close the BioAdmin Server

Config window.

Press Cancel button to cancel the new setting and close the BioAdmin

Server Config window.

z OpenSSL Setting

BioAdmin Server uses a encrypted communication with BioAdmin Client and

BioStation by using SSL authentication. Encrypting the communication between

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BioAdmin Server and BioAdmin Client (or BioStation) enables much more secure

solution to protect the information.

Designate the OpenSSL path. By default, you can find the file on the following

directory. If it is installed in any other directory, click the “Browse” and designate the

correct directory.

Default directory of the openssl.exe : (C:\OpenSSL\bin\openssl.exe)

Pass Phrase is required to issue the certificate. You should enter more than 8 digits,

combination of English, number, or special character. To make the system secure,

you are strongly recommended to change the Pass Phrase upon the initial

installation of BioAdmin Server.

If you change this Pass Phrase while using the BioAdmin Server after the

installation, you should conduct the following procedures.

 Change the SSL option of the connected BioStations as Not Use.

 Stop the BioAdmin Server.

 Change the Pass Phrase.

 Start the BioAdmin Server.

 Issue the SSL certificate for BioStation.

If you are using BioAdmin Client, select the BioStation and press the right

button of the mouse. Select Authenticate Device.

 If the certificate is issued properly and stored on the BioStation, BioStation

will restart automatically.

z DB Migration Tool

If you were BioAdmin version 3.X, you need to convert the data from BioAdmin 3.1

to BioAdmin 4.X.

If you do not need the old data, press Close button.

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Select the old BioAdmin.mdb file.

Press Transfer button to transfer the old data to BioAdmin 4.X.

If you transfer the old data, old data will be deleted. Therefore, if necessary, back

up the old data before transferring to BioAdmin 4.X. This data transfer may take

time depending on the size of the existing database.

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After the transfer, press Close button.

z Installation Complete

BioAdmin Server was successfully installed. If you are using the OS Windows

2000 or XP, BioAdmin Server will start as its background service. After this initial

installation, BioAdmin Server will run automatically.

1.4.2. How to install BioAdmin Client

z Start Installation.

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