Installing and Configuring the Login ID Snap-In for pcProx

Prerequisites

You must have the following installed in order to use this snap-in:

• NMAS 2.02 or later
• NMAS Client 2.1 on each workstation that will use the login ID snap-in.
• NMAS login method for pcProx on each workstation that will use the login ID snap-in

Steps

You must complete the following steps to make the login ID snap-in available for use:

• Set up any required hardware.
• Install the pcProx method on the client.
• Add pcProx cards to be used as login IDs.

Setting Up the Hardware

The login ID snap-in for pcProx requires each workstation that will use the method to have a pcProx card reader.

Specify the COM port number or USB during the method installation.

Installing the Login ID Snap-In for pcProx

You can choose to install the login ID snap-in from the pcProx method installation wizard. Check the box next to Use the card reader to obtain the username for login.

Adding a PCProx Card to be Used as a Login ID

1. In ConsoleOne, double-click on a User object.

2. Click the Login IDs tab and select pcProx.

3. Click Add.

4. Type in the card ID or place the card on the reader and click Scan. The card's hexadecimal ID appears in the Card ID field.

5. Click OK.

6. Click OK or Apply to save your changes.

Preventing the Login ID Snap-In from Executing

A user can prevent the ID snap-in from executing by holding the Ctrl key when the login dialog starts. This is a useful feature for users who need to occasionally change their login information, for example, if a user needs to log in to a different tree or server, or use a different NMAS sequence.

Deleting a pcProx card Used As a Login ID

1. In ConsoleOne, double-click a User object.

2. Click the Login IDs tab and select pcProx.

3. Select a card ID and click Delete.

4. Click OK or Apply to save your changes.