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- Readme file for PageGate version 3.16
-
- Overview:
-
- PageGate is a sophisticated wireless messaging (paging) application.
- The heart of the application is a high throughput paging engine that
- has the ability to support multiple dialers (modems) and direct cable
- connections to paging terminals. PageGate supports several front-end
- interfaces (gateways) that can be used alone or in conjunction with
- each other. This allows PageGate to receive messages from many sources,
- and deliver the messages to wireless messaging devices (including
- alphanumeric pagers, numeric pagers, mobile phones, PIMs, etc.) The
- front-end interfaces include: NotePager Net, a GUI windows client
- which enables an entire network to send messages from its Windows
- based workstations, a Commandline/Ascii interface which enables many
- 'off the shelf' and custom applications to send messages to PageGate,
- an Email gateway interface which enables email messages to be accepted
- by PageGate, a CGI web server interface which allows messages to be
- sent directly from web pages, and a TTY/TDD interface which enables
- PageGate to receive messages from TTY/TDD devices. PageGate's
- modularity (PageGate's modules can be run on several separate
- machines), scalability (direct cable connection and support for
- multiple dialers), multiple front-end interfaces, and high-end
- features (group paging, scheduled pages, repeating pages, on-call
- groups, and ad-hoc paging) makes it a perfect fit for most wireless
- messaging needs.
-
-
- Shareware Information:
-
- PageGate defaults into a 'shareware mode' until it is registered
- (purchased). Registration information can be entered into PageGate's
- Admin program by choosing the 'Registration' object. The shareware
- version of PageGate only allows for the setup of two users, and will
- stop itself every 3-5 days. PageGate's admin program can be used to
- restart the paging engine after this time period.
-
- Shareware is based on the try it before you buy it theory. This
- software is not free. You may try it. If you like the software and
- would like a complete registered version you must contact
- sales@notepager.net. The registration fee allows us to continue to
- develop quality products, notify you of updates, and provide technical
- support. NotePage, Inc. accepts credit cards (Visa, Mastercard &
- Discover) checks drawn on US banks and wire transfers. If you have any
- questions or concerns regarding registration please contact
- products@notepager.net. If you use any of NotePage, Inc.'s software
- and do not register after the trial period it is considered software
- piracy and it is illegal.
-
-
- Purchasing Information:
-
- PageGate can be ordered directly from NotePage, Inc:
-
- NotePage, Inc.
- 291 Rockland Street
- Suite 13
- Hanover, MA 02339
-
- Phone (781) 829-0500
- Fax (781) 582-8701
-
- Accepted Payment forms are:
- Pre-payment
- COD Company Check (continental US only)
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Discover
-
- All payments are in US Dollars
-
-
- PageGate can be ordered on-line at:
-
- www.notepager.net/purchase.htm
- www.notepager.com/purchase.htm
- www.notepage.net/purchase.htm
-
- Accepted Payment forms are:
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Discover
- American Express
- Purchase Orders
-
- PageGate can be purchased through a NotePage autoroized reseller, who
- can also be contracted for the installation of our products. Please
- contact us for a reseller in your area.
-
-
- System Requirements:
-
- PageGate can run on a Windows95, Windows98, Windows NT workstation, or
- Windows NT server computer.
-
- Operating System: Windows 95, 98, or NT (server or workstation)
-
- Processor: Pentium 100Mhz
-
- Memory: 32 Meg more than what is needed to operate the computer
- without PageGate (typically 64 Meg for Windows 95/98 or 96 Meg
- for Windows NT on a bare system)
-
- Storage: 50 Meg of free disk space (for application and database)
-
- Communications: 300 baud or faster modem for dialup connections, or a
- serial cable for direct connections
-
-
- Upgrade Information:
-
- To upgrade from PageGate version 2.x follow these instructions:
-
- **********************************************************************
- * ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE *
- **********************************************************************
-
- 1. IMPORTANT - If you are currently running a registered version of
- PageGate, be sure to obtain a registration key for version 3.x
- BEFORE continuing.
-
- 2. Uninstall your current version of PageGate by using the
- 'Add/Remove Programs' utility in the Windows control panel.
- This will uninstall the program files from version 2.x, but
- will leave your data intact.
-
- 3. Next, use the regular installation instructions found later in
- this section.
-
-
- To upgrade from PageGate version 3.x (to a newer version of 3.x)
-
- 1. Run the 'Uninstall PageGate' program from the PageGate program
- group found in the Windows start menu.
-
- 2. Choose the first option: 'Uninstall Application Files Only'.
- This will uninstall the program files from the previous
- version of PageGate, but leave your data intact.
-
- 3. If you are instructed to use the 'Add/Remove Programs' utility
- from the Windows control panel to complete the uninstallation,
- do this now.
-
- 4. Next, use the regular installation instructions found later in
- this section.
-
-
- Installation Instructions:
-
- CD-ROM Installation Insructions:
-
- **********************************************************************
- * ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE *
- **********************************************************************
-
- 1. Insert the PageGate CD-Rom into your computer.
-
- 2. PageGate's setup routine will (on most computers) automatically
- start. If the setup program starts, go to step 3 below. If
- not, click on the Windows start button, and then choose 'Run'
- from the menu. Type in 'd:\setup' without the quotes (in this
- example the CD-Rom drive letter is 'd'. If your CD-Rom drive
- letter is different, use it instead). Next hit the 'OK'
- button.
-
- 3. You will be presented with the PageGate welcome screen. Hit 'OK'
- to continue.
-
- 4. The next screen will give you three options as to which part of
- PageGate you want to install. To install PageGate for the
- first time, you should choose the first option. After making
- your selection, hit 'OK'.
-
- 5. On the next screen you can specify where you want PageGate
- installed. The default install location is
- C:\Program Files\PageGate\. You can change the path by hitting
- the 'Change Directory' button. To accept the install
- location, click on the button with the computer graphic on it.
-
- 6. You will now be prompted for the name of a program group to be
- created in the Windows start menu. Take the default by
- hitting the 'Continue' button.
-
- 7. The setup program will now copy the PageGate program and support
- files to your computer. This can take a few minutes. If you
- encounter any problems during this part of the installation,
- please refer to the 'Installation Troubleshooting' section of
- the manual.
-
- 8. The next screen will tell you that PageGate has been successfully
- installed. Hit the 'OK' button to continue.
-
- 9. In many cases, your computer will want to be restarted after the
- installation of PageGate. If you are prompted to do so, you
- must restart your computer before running PageGate.
-
-
- Downloaded Executable (.exe) Installation Instructions:
-
- **********************************************************************
- * ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE *
- **********************************************************************
-
- 1. Run the executable (pgv3.exe)
-
- 2. A window should appear titled 'WinZip Self-Extractor (pgv3.exe)'.
- Hit the 'Setup' button to continue.
-
- 3. You will be presented with the PageGate welcome screen. Hit 'OK'
- to continue.
-
- 4. The next screen will give you three options as to which part of
- PageGate you want to install. To install PageGate for the
- first time, you should choose the first option. After making
- your selection, hit 'OK'.
-
- 5. On the next screen you can specify where you want PageGate
- installed. The default install location is
- C:\Program Files\PageGate\. You can change the path by hitting
- the 'Change Directory' button. To accept the install
- location, click on the button with the computer graphic on it.
-
- 6. You will now be prompted for the name of a program group to be
- created in the Windows start menu. Take the default by
- hitting the 'Continue' button.
-
- 7. The setup program will now copy the PageGate program and support
- files to your computer. This can take a few minutes. If you
- encounter any problems during this part of the installation,
- please refer to the 'Installation Troubleshooting' section of
- the manual.
-
- 8. The next screen will tell you that PageGate has been successfully
- installed. Hit the 'OK' button to continue.
-
- 9. In many cases, your computer will want to be restarted after the
- installation of PageGate. If you are prompted to do so, you
- must restart your computer before running PageGate.
-
- 10. After the installation is complete, you may again see the
- original 'WinZip Self-Extractor (pgv3.exe)' window. This
- window will disappear after several seconds, or if you choose
- to restart your computer.
-
-
- Download Archive (.zip) Installation Instructions:
-
- **********************************************************************
- * ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE *
- **********************************************************************
-
- 1. To extract the PageGate installation files from the archive (.zip)
- file, you will need a program such as WinZip or PKZip, to
- extract the file. Extract the contents of the .zip file into
- a temporary directory by using one of these utilities.
-
- 2. Run the file named setup.exe from the location where you extracted
- PageGate's files.
-
- 3. You will be presented with the PageGate welcome screen. Hit 'OK'
- to continue
-
- 4. The next screen will give you three options as to which part of
- PageGate you want to install. To install PageGate for the
- first time, you should choose the first option. After making
- your selection, hit 'OK'.
-
- 5. On the next screen you can specify where you want PageGate
- installed. The default install location is
- C:\Program Files\PageGate\. You can change the path by
- hitting the 'Change Directory' button. To accept the install
- location, click on the button with the computer graphic on it.
-
- 6. You will now be prompted for the name of a program group to be
- created in the Windows start menu. Take the default by
- hitting the 'Continue' button.
-
- 7. The setup program will now copy the PageGate program and support
- files to your computer. This can take a few minutes. If you
- encounter any problems during this part of the installation,
- please refer to the 'Installation Troubleshooting' section of
- the manual.
-
- 8. The next screen will tell you that PageGate has been successfully
- installed. Hit the 'OK' button to continue.
-
- 9. In many cases, your computer will want to be restarted after the
- installation of PageGate. If you are prompted to do so, you
- must restart your computer before running PageGate.
-
- 10. After the installation is complete, you may again see the
- original 'WinZip Self-Extractor (pgv3.exe)' window. This
- window will disappear after several seconds, or if you choose
- to restart your computer.
-
- Contact Information:
-
- NotePage, Inc.
- 291 Rockland Street
- Suite 13
- Hanover, MA 02339
- USA
-
- web www.notepager.net
- email sales@notepager.net
- phone (781) 829-0500
- fax (781) 582-1869
-
-
- Copyright Information:
-
- PageGate copyright 1997-2000 NotePage, Inc.
-
- NotePager Net copyright 1998-2000 NotePage, Inc.
-
- All right reserved
-