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IT Manager’s Guide
For
Vodafone Mobile Connect
Version 4
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© Vodafone Group 2005
Version Control
The IT Manager’s Guide contains the following documents:
- Installation Guide VMC 4.0 and Option Fusion card, version 1.1, by M. Sparwald (VF Terenci)
- VMC 4 Shadow Installer, version 0.94, by M. Sparwald (VF Terenci)
- Update Server Start/Stop, version 1.2, by Lee O’Donovan (VF Group Marketing)
- VMC Multi-user Install, version 1.0, by M. Sparwald (VF Terenci)
Version #
Description of Change
Construct by
Date
0.9
0.91
1.0
1.01
Draft
Draft
Final
Given to VF OpCo’s & Partner
Networks for comment.
Issued to Vodafone Group Portal.
Minor corrections
M. Sparwald (VF Terenci)
Lee O’Donovan (VF Group)
MC Dashboard Lifecycle
Manager
December 13, 2004
December 15, 2004
December 17, 2004
January 17th 2005
1.02
February 02nd, 2005
The product or company names mentioned in this document may be the trademarks of their respective
owners.
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Contents
NOTE – Hold down Control and click on page number of section you wish to view to be taken direct to the
section.
Version Control.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Installation of Vodafone Mobile Connect....................................................................................................... 4
Installation Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 4
Installing Vodafone Mobile Connect ......................................................................................................... 5
Shadow Installer for Vodafone Mobile Connect. ......................................................................................... 19
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 19
Setup of the Shadow Installer ................................................................................................................. 20
Settings in the ini File .............................................................................................................................. 21
[Setup] ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
[Profile] .................................................................................................................................................... 23
[Preferences] ........................................................................................................................................... 27
[Security] ................................................................................................................................................. 28
Starting the Shadow Installation ............................................................................................................. 29
General Notes ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Update Server Start/Stop ............................................................................................................................ 31
Document Details .................................................................................................................................... 31
Requirements Needed ............................................................................................................................ 31
How to Stop and Start ............................................................................................................................. 31
Stopping the Service ............................................................................................................................... 31
Starting the Service................................................................................................................................. 32
Using a batch file..................................................................................................................................... 33
VMC Multi-User Install................................................................................................................................. 34
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 34
Scenario 1 ............................................................................................................................................... 34
Scenario 2 ............................................................................................................................................... 34
How to prevent users without admin rights from creating new Profiles .................................................. 39
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Installation of Vodafone Mobile
Connect
This document covers installation of the Vodafone Mobile Connect (VMC) software version 4.0 on
Windows XP. The Vodafone 3G/GPRS/WLAN card is used for the installation. The installation with other
data cards is similar.
Installation Requirements
Please make sure that your computer meets the following requirements:
•
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Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1
Installation on Windows 2000 is similar. If Windows 2000 is used, we recommend installing the latest
available Service Pack for it.
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Installing Vodafone Mobile Connect
Insert the Vodafone Mobile Connect 4.0 CD and wait until the installation program starts. If you have
disabled the auto run function of the CD drive or you have downloaded the software, start the “run.exe” file
manually. Follow the instructions on the screen.
1) Choose your country and the desired language, and continue with “Next”:
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2) The System Requirements Check will determine if your system fulfils all requirements for the software:
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Continue with “Next”.
If your system does not meet one or more of the requirements, it will not be possible to install the
software.
In such a case, please follow the on-screen instructions to update your system.
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3) Read the licence agreement carefully and continue the install by clicking “Accept”.
If you decline the licence agreement, it will not be possible to install the software.
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4) The InstallShield Wizard will now start. Continue the installation with “Next”.
5) Enter your name and organisation. Additionally, you can also choose to install the software for the
current Windows user only or for all users who have access to the computer.
Continue the installation with “Next”.
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6) Click “Next” to continue the installation or “Back” if you want to change the customer information.
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7) The software will now be copied to the computer. This might take a few moments.
Please do not interrupt this process.
8) The InstallShield Wizard will show this screen when software copying is completed.
Continue the installation with “Finish”.
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9) Choose “Yes” to restart the computer. This is necessary to continue with the installation.
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The Profile Manager
When the computer has restarted, the Profile Manager will be opened. You can use several devices with
Vodafone Mobile Connect; however a separate Profile is needed for each device.
As this is the initial install of the software, at least one initial Profile must be created. You can add further
Profiles later using the menu <Tools>, <Profiles>, <New> in Vodafone Mobile Connect.
9) In the first screen of the Profile Manager, choose if you want to install a PC data card or a mobile
phone. For this example, the installation will be shown with the Vodafone 3G / GPRS / WLAN data card.
If you need further information about any option, click on the small question mark that is shown on the
screen:
Choose “PC data card” and continue with “Next”.
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10) Insert the SIM into the data card, and then the data card into the PC data card slot of your computer.
If you need further help, click on the small question mark that is shown on the screen:
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11) The PC data card will be detected automatically. If required, the type of service can be changed.
Please wait a few moments, so that the data card can be installed by the operating system. On most XP
systems, the current state of installation can be determined by watching the “bubbles” that are shown over
the Windows Notification Area (also known as the “system tray”).
Then click “Next”.
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12) A summary of your Profile is shown. It is also possible to edit the name of the Profile here.
Continue with “Finish”.
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13) Vodafone Mobile Connect will now start.
If your SIM is protected with a PIN, that the PIN must now be entered:
14) The installation procedure is now complete and the software is ready for use.
Click on one of the connect buttons in the upper left to connect via the mobile telephone network (Mobile)
or via a wireless LAN (WLAN) hotspot.
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Shadow Installer for Vodafone
Mobile Connect.
Introduction
Shadow Installer for Vodafone Mobile Connect (VMC) Version 4
The Shadow Installer enables IT Managers to preset software installations and setups of Vodafone Mobile
Connect release 4. The installation will run without asking the user for input and means that each user will
not be asked to individually enter setting or preferences etc as these are entered by the IT Manager via
the Shadow Installer.
The shadow installer is completely customisable by the IT managers to suit the needs of their enterprise
environments.
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Setup of the Shadow Installer
To set up the silent installer, proceed with the following steps:
1) Create a folder on the hard drive of your computer and name it “VMC”.
2) Copy all the content from the Vodafone Mobile Connect installation CD into that folder.
3) Open the folder VMC\Software. A file called “setup.ini.sample” can be found there. Rename it to
“setup.ini”.
This file contains all settings to do a silent installation.
4) Now open the setup.ini file with a text editor.
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Settings in the ini File
The settings are grouped into four sections: “Setup”, “Profile”, “Preferences” and “Security”.
[Setup]
The setup section handles the installation options of the dashboard.
[Profile]
The Profiles section handles the settings to create a default profile.
[Preferences]
The preferences section contains all options which can be configured in the Mobile Connect software
(menu <Tools> / <Options> / <Preferences>).
[Security]
This section contains the authentication settings for the dial up network connections.
Settings which are between “[ ]” brackets are required settings, settings between “< >” brackets are
optional settings. A semicolon at the beginning of a line (;) marks a comment or shows the options
available for that setting.
Note: settings with “[ ]” brackets are required; please do not remove this settings.
setup.ini file:
; Corporate IT manager support
[Setup]
; Installshield related information
Username=Natalie Porter
Enter the Username for which to install the software.
Organization=Windex Services, Inc.
Enter the organisation for which to install here.
SetupType = [Complete|Custom]
Complete: the software will be installed completely
Custom: only chosen parts of the software will be installed
InstalledFeatures=Plugin_Connect,Plugin_GSM,Plugin_Support,Plugin_Usage,Plugin
_WLAN
Defines which modules of the software should be installed. Usually, there is no need to change this
setting.
InstallationPath={Path}
This is the location where the software will be installed. For example
C:\Program Files\Vodafone Mobile Connect
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; VPN / Messenger options
Messenger=[Vodafone|Other|None]
Determines which messenger program should be used.
Vodafone: the Vodafone Messenger will be used as messenger for Mobile Connect
Other: a third party messenger will be used. The parameter “MessengerPath” has to be set with the
path to the messenger program.
None: no messenger will be used.
Note: the messenger application can be chosen by the user afterwards, in <Tools> <Options>
<Applications>, tab <Instant Messaging>.
MessengerPath=[{Path}]
If the parameter Messenger is set to “Other”, the path to the messenger program has to be specified here.
VPN=<none|{Path}>
This parameter defines if a VPN client should be used with Mobile Connect.
When set to “None”, no VPN client will be used.
Otherwise, the path to the VPN program has to be entered here.
Note: the VPN program can be chosen by the user afterwards, in <Tools> <Options> <Applications>, tab
<VPN>.
; Operator/language selection
Homenetwork=<{Country}>
The Vodafone operator that should be used for the installation. Can be one of the following values:

United Kingdom
España
Italia
Nederland
Sweden
France
Greece
Portugal
New Zealand
Australia
Deutschland
Ireland
Malta
Egypt
Hungary
Belgium
Austria
South Africa
Language=<{Language}>
Language for the Mobile Connect application. Can be one of the following values:
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English
Spanish
Italian
Dutch
Swedish
French
Greek
Portuguese
German
Hungarian
French - Belgium
Dutch - Belgium
;Profile type
InstallationType=<Personal|Corporate|Advanced>
InstallationType=Personal
Personal: installation with instant messenger.
Corporate: installation with VPN client.
Advanced: custom installation.
It is recommended to leave this setting at “Personal”, because all settings are done anyway in the shadow
installer.
[Profile]
Device=[phone|card]
Defines whether a mobile phone or a PC Card should be used for the connection.
Phone: a mobile phone will be used for the connection
Card: a PC Card will be used for the example
Make=<Motorola|Nokia|Panasonic|Sagem|Siemens|Sony-Ericsson|Sierra
Wireless|Vodafone>
Defines the vendor of the mobile phone or PC Card. Valid values:
Phones: Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, Sagem, Siemens, Sony-Ericsson
DataCards:, Sierra Wireless, Sony-Ericsson, Vodafone
Please take a look at the following tables to find valid values for Make, Model, ConnectMethod and
Bearer.
Table 1 for mobile phones
Table 2 for PC Cards
Model=<...>
Bearer.
Bearer=<GPRS|HSCSD|UMTS|GPRS Preferred|UMTS Preferred>
GPRS: GPRS will be used as bearer.
HSCSD: HSCSD will be used as bearer.
UMTS: 3G is used when available. Mobile Connect cannot be used when no 3G network is available.
GPRS Preferred: prefers GPRS network, even if 3G is available.
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UMTS Preferred: prefers 3G network. If 3G is not available, GPRS is used.
Bearer.
ConnectMethod=<IR|Serial|BT|cellular|network|USB>
IR: the mobile phone will be connected via InfraRed
Serial: the mobile phone will be connected with a serial cable
BT: the mobile phone will be connected with Bluetooth. If you select Bluetooth, make sure that the
device is already paired with the computer.
Cellular: connection method if a PC Card is used.
Network: connection method for PC Cards which install as NDIS adapter, for example Sierra Wireless
GPRS card.
USB: the mobile phone will be connected with an USB cable.
Table 1: Valid mobile phone values for Make, Model, ConnectMethod and Bearer
Make
Motorola
Motorola
Motorola
Motorola
Motorola
Nokia
Nokia
Nokia
Nokia
Nokia
Nokia
Nokia
Nokia
Panasonic
Panasonic
Panasonic
Sagem
Sagem
Sagem
Samsung
Siemens
Siemens
Sony-Ericsson
Sony-Ericsson
Sony-Ericsson
Sony-Ericsson
Sony-Ericsson
Sony-Ericsson
Sony-Ericsson
Sony-Ericsson
Sony-Ericsson
Sony-Ericsson
Model
T720
T260
T280
V60 series
V66 series
5100
6100
6310(i)
6610
6800
7210
7250
8310
GD67
GD87
GD96
M3051
My-X5
My-X6
Samsung z105
M50
ME45/S45/S55
R520
T200
T300
T39
T65
R600
T610
T68
Z1010 series
Sony Ericsson
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ConnectMethod
Serial
Serial
Infrared, Serial
Serial
Serial
Infrared, Serial
Infrared
Infrared, Serial, Bluetooth
Infrared
Infrared
Infrared, Serial
Infrared
Infrared
Serial
Infrared, Serial
Serial
Infrared, Serial
Infrared, Serial
Infrared, Serial
USB
Serial
Infrared, Serial
Infrared, Serial
Serial
Infrared
Serial
Serial
Infrared, Serial, Bluetooth, USB
Infrared, Serial, Bluetooth, USB
Bearer
GPRS
GPRS
GPRS
GPRS
GPRS
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS
GPRS
GPRS
GPRS, UMTS
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS
GPRS
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, UMTS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
T630 Series
Table 2: Valid PC Card values for Make, Model, ConnectMethod and Bearer
Make
Sierra Wireless
Sony / Ericsson
Sony / Ericsson
Vodafone
Model
Sierra Wireless AirCard 750
Sony Ericsson GC75
Sony Ericsson GC79
3G (UMTS) / GPRS data card - Option
ConnectMethod
network
cellular
cellular
cellular
Bearer
GPRS
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, HSCSD
GPRS, UMTS,
HSCSD, UMTS
Preferred, GPRS
Preferred
Vodafone
GPRS / WLAN data card - Option
cellular
GPRS
Vodafone
GPRS data card - Option
cellular
GPRS
Vodafone
GPRS data card - Sierra Wireless
network
GPRS
Vodafone
GPRS data card - Sony Ericsson
cellular
GPRS, HSCSD
Vodafone
Vodafone Remote Access
cellular
GPRS
Vodafone
3G (UMTS) / GPRS / WLAN card - Option Cellular
GPRS, UMTS,
HSCSD, UMTS
Preferred, GPRS
Preferred
Novatel
Merlin u530
Cellular
GPRS, UMTS,
UMTS Preferred,
GPRS Preferred
Novatel
Merlin u630
Cellular
GPRS, UMTS,
UMTS Preferred,
GPRS Preferred
NB. Some of these data cards will not be supported by your local Operator. Please check with your
local Operator which cards apply to your home country [or something along these lines].
Browser=[Default|Other]
Defines which browser will be used with Mobile Connect.
Default: Windows default browser will be used
Other: a different browser will be used. If this value is chosen, the setting “BrowserPath” has to be set.
Note: the browser can be chosen by the user afterwards, in <Tools> <Options> <Applications>, tab
<Browser>.
BrowserPath=[{Path}]
If Browser=Other, then this settings is required. Defines the path to the browser.
MailClient=<None|Default|Other|WebMail|Outlook|Express>
This setting determines which email client will be used with Mobile Connect.
None: no email client will be used.
Default: Windows default email client will be used with Mobile Connect.
Other: Other: a different email client will be used. If this value is chosen, the setting “MailClientPath”
has to be set.
WebMail: the web browser will be started and a URL specified in “MailClientPath” will be opened.
Outlook: will set Microsoft Outlook as email application.
Express: will set Microsoft Outlook Express as email application.
Note: the email client can be chosen by the user afterwards, in <Tools> <Options> <Applications>, tab
<Email>.
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MailClientPath=[{Path}]
If MailClient=Other or MailClient=WebMail, then this setting is required. Defines the path to the email
client.
MailClient=Other: a path to a Windows application is expected.
MailClient=WebMail: an URL for a website is expected.
APN=live.vodafone.com
Defines the APN (Access Point Name) that should be used. Please contact your Vodafone support to find
out the correct APN for you.
APNAuthentication=<on|off>
Defines if the chosen APN needs username & password to authenticate.
on: the chosen APN does not need username & password.
off: the chosen APN needs username & password for authentication. The settings “APNUsername”
and “APNPassword” are required now.
APNUsername=Vodafone
Defines the username for the APN. This setting is required when “APNAuthentication” is set to “on”.
APNPassword=Vodafone
Defines the password for the APN. This setting is required when “APNAuthentication” is set to “on”.
APNPasswordPrompt=on|off
On: when the user clicks the “Connect” button, he is asked for the APN password.
Off: the user is not asked for the APN password, the password is specified in “APNPassword”.
DefaultHomepage=http://www.vodafone.com
URL which will be opened when the user click the “Web” button.
DefaultConnection=yes|no
Defines if the connection will be your default dial-up networking connection in Windows.
Yes: the connection will be your default dial-up connection
No: the connection won’t be your default dial-up connection.
AutomaticDNS=on|off
on: the DNS servers will be obtained automatically by the network.
off: the DNS servers need to be defined manually. The settings “PrimaryDNS” and “SecondaryDNS”
are required now.
PrimaryDNS=
IP address for the primary DNS server. This setting is required when “AutomaticDNS” is set to “off”.
SecondaryDNS=
IP address for the secondary DNS server. This setting is required when “AutomaticDNS” is set to “off”.
UseWINS=no|yes
Defines whether WINS should be used or not. The default for this setting is “no” and it is usually not
necessary to change it. If it is set to “yes”, the settings “PrimaryWINS” and “SecondaryWINS” are required.
PrimaryWINS=
IP address for the primary WINS server. This setting is required when “UseWINS” is set to “yes”.
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SecondaryWINS=
IP address for the secondary WINS server. This setting is required when “UseWINS” is set to “yes”.
ClientIPServerAssigned=yes|no
Defines whether an IP address for the client will be obtained by the network. The default for this setting is
“yes” and it is usually not necessary to change it.
Yes: the IP address for the mobile connection will be obtained by the network
No: the IP address for the mobile connection will be defined manually. The setting “ClientIPAddress”
is required now.
ClientIPAddress=
IP address for the client. This setting is necessary when the setting “ClientIPServerAssigned” is set to
“no”.
ProfileName="Windex Profile"
Name for the profile. If no name is specified, the profile manager will ask for it later.
[Preferences]
Note: for a more detailed description of the settings in this section, please refer to the online help in the
software.
;Hibernate=<Prevent|Allow>
Defines the standby/hibernation behaviour of VMC.
Prevent: the software will prevent that the computer goes into standby or hibernation; a connection will
not be disconnected
Allow: the software will allow that the computer goes into standby or hibernation; a connection will be
disconnected
PromptOffline=<True|False>
True: the user is prompted to go online (if the ‘Connect’ button is clicked???).
False: the user is not prompted to go online (if the ‘Connect’ button is clicked???); the software
assumes that the connection already exists.
PromptDisconnect=<True|False>
True: displays a prompt when the user clicks on the “Disconnect” button.
False: disconnects a connection without asking the user for a confirmation.
PromptExit=<True|False>
True: displays a prompt when the user wants to exit the software.
False: the user can exit the software without being asked for confirmation.
AutoStart=<True|False>
True: starts the software when Windows is started.
False: the software is not started when Windows starts.
AutoConnect=<True|False>
True: displays a prompt when the user wants to exit the software.
False: the user can exit the software without being asked for confirmation.
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UsageLimit3G=[{MB}]
Defines the usage limit for the 3G network; value in MB.
UsageLimitGPRS=[{MB}]
Defines the usage limit for the GPRS network; value in MB.
UsageStartDay=[{DayOfMonth}]
The day when the usage count is started every month; value is the day of month (“1” to “31”)
UsageDisplay=<Data|Time>
Data: the usage display shows the consumed data
Time: the usage display shows the consumed time
UpdateFrequency=<Weekly|Monthly>
Period specifying how often the software checks for updates.
Weekly: the software checks for updates once a week.
Monthly: the software checks for updates once a month.
WlanEnabled=<True|False>
Defines whether Wireless LAN adapters are enabled in the software.
WlanAdapter=[{AdapterName}]
The name of the WLAN adapter which should be used for the WLAN functionality of the software.
WlanPopupAvailable=<True|False>
True: shows a popup in the Windows notification area when a WLAN network is available.
False: does not show a popup in the Windows notification area when a WLAN network is available.
WlanShowHotspotsIcon=<True|False>
True: the “Find Hotspot” button is shown on the toolbar.
False: the “Find Hotspot” button is not shown on the toolbar.
[Security]
PAP=<true|false>
True: Enables PAP as authentication protocol in the VMC dialup network connection.
False: Disables PAP as authentication protocol in the VMC dialup network connection.
SPAP=<true|false>
True: Enables SPAP (Shiva) as authentication protocol in the VMC dialup network connection.
False: Disables SPAP (Shiva) as authentication protocol in the VMC dialup network connection.
CHAP=<true|false>
True: Enables CHAP as authentication protocol in the VMC dialup network connection.
False: Disables CHAP as authentication protocol in the VMC dialup network connection.
MsCHAP=<true|false>
True: Enables MsCHAP as authentication protocol in the VMC dialup network connection.
False: Disables MsCHAP as authentication protocol in the VMC dialup network connection.
W95MSCHAP=<true|false>
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True: Enables W95MsCHAP as authentication protocol in the VMC dialup network connection.
False: Disables W95MsCHAP as authentication protocol in the VMC dialup network connection.
MsCHAP2=<true|false>
True: Enables MsCHAP2 as authentication protocol in the VMC dialup network connection.
False: Disables MsCHAP2 as authentication protocol in the VMC dialup network connection.
UseLogonCredentials=<true|false>
True: For MsCHAP – uses the Windows logon name as logon credentials
False: For MsCHAP – does not use the Windows logon name as logon credentials.
Starting the Shadow Installation
Start the shadow installation by clicking the setup.exe in the VMC\SOFTWARE folder:
The installation will run without asking the user for input, using the settings that have been defined in the
setup.ini file.
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The complete VMC folder can be compressed (for example with WinZip) and distributed in your
corporation.
General Notes

It is not possible to install more than one profile with the shadow installer. If more than one profile is
needed, they have to be created manually by the profile manager.
Administrative rights are needed for the user who starts a shadow installation.
Troubleshooting
When using the Shadow Installer for VMC 4.0, it is possible that a problem occurs when trying to uninstall
the software. First, an error 1723 is shown:
After this, the uninstall fails:
If you experience this problem, it is necessary to copy a “SpOrder.dll” into the windows\system32\ folder.
Please contact your Vodafone support to obtain the DLL.
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Update Server Start/Stop
Document Details
The Vodafone Update server provides the ability for users to keep up to date with the latest software and
technology. Benefits cover remote updates, standardisation for support and functionality for users and
therefore provide a lower support cost and superior customer experience.
Requirements Needed
Software
The Vodafone Dashboard requires version 3 and upwards of the software in order to access the update
server. Previous software such as version 1 does not support this service. Other recommendations such
as ones relating to the operating system (as stated on the packaging) are required.
Hardware
Recommended and supported hardware requirements should meet the minimal recommendations shown
on the packaging.
Overview
The Vodafone update server is an online extension of the VMC product, aimed at keeping your software
up to date. New content is added to the site (what site?) allows customers to update software, hardware
drivers and fixes to ensure a smooth-running and functional Dashboard.
Why Stop the Update Server
When deploying Vodafone Mobile Connect in an enterprise environment, the IT administrator generally
requires the ability to prevent the software from making changes to the Standard Operating Environment
(SOE). This will ensure consistent support level on all VMC machines and conform to the corporate SOE
(and ensure what conforms to the corporate SOE??). When updates are required on the VMC, the
Administrator would then test the updates to ensure Quality Assurances standards before releasing the
product into the enterprise network.
How to Stop and Start
What is Regsvr32
Regsvr32 is an application that is used to register dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) and ActiveX controls within
a windows environment. The VMC will use this application (built in native application with most Microsoft
operating systems) to register the DLL for the VMC.
Stopping the Service
To stop the service you will need to run the regsvr32.exe file and point it to the updatex.dll file to stop the
service.
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Shown below are the steps needed to stop the update service from a dos windows or batch file change
directory to the VMC directory. This may be different depending on the set-up however, an example is cd\program files\vodafone mobile connect\
Check the file updatex.dll is within this directory
Run the command “regsvr32 /u updatex.dll” from the dos prompt or batch file (the /u will Un-register the
updatex.dll file) to stopping the update service.
You should see the following message.
Starting the Service
To start the service you will need to run the regsvr32.exe file and point it to the updatex.dll file to start the
service.
Shown below are the steps needed to start the update servicefrom a dos windows or batch file change to
the VMC directory. This may differ however an example is - cd\program files\vodafone mobile connect\
Check the file updatex.dll is within this directory
Run the command “regsvr32 updatex.dll” from the dos prompt or batch file (note the /u is not used this
time to un-register the updatex.dll file) to start the update service.
You should see the following message.
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Using a batch file
Sample batch file to stop and start the update server.
The sample file shown below can be copied and pasted into notepad and saved as a batch file. An
example batch file name would be vmcstop.bat or vmcstart.bat. This sample batch file is a very basic
batch file to provide the reader with an understanding of how it works. Note the REM statement is used to
add notes within the batch file.
Stopping the update server batch
REM: BATCH FILE vmcstop.bat
REM: This is to STOP the VMC software from updating.
REM: Note you will need to run this file from the drive you have installed the Dashboard on.
REM: In this example the VMC software was installed on the default directory of: program files\vodafone
mobile connect
Cd\
cd\program files\vodafone mobile connect
regsvr32 /u updatex.dll
exit
Starting the update server batch
REM: BATCH FILE vmcstart.bat
REM: This is to START the VMC software to update the software.
REM: Note you will need to run this file from the drive you have installed the Dashboard on.
program files\vodafone mobile connect
Cd\
cd\program files\vodafone mobile connect
regsvr32 updatex.dll
exit
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VMC Multi-User Install
Introduction
This document describes the installation process for an active Vodafone Mobile Connect user who does
not have administrator rights on their computer.
This document only describes the differences from the normal installation process.
Scenario 1
a) The user is given local administrator rights during the installation. Therefore, place the user into the
appropriate group (administrators).
b) Then, switch to the user. Perform the installation.
c) After the reboot, create all desired Vodafone Mobile Connect Profiles for the user.
d) Remove admin rights for the user.
Scenario 2
a) Install Vodafone Mobile Connect with your administrator account. During the installation, choose
“Install this application for anyone who uses this computer (all users)”:
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b) After the reboot, create all Vodafone Mobile Connect Profiles that are needed for the user. The
Profiles also have to be created with your administrator account.
c) Then, switch to the user account. The user now does not have admin rights.
d) Before you continue the installation by clicking the Vodafone Mobile Connect icon on the desktop,
make sure that you insert every data card once that the user needs. This is necessary because the
Windows account of the user needs to “know” the data card before the Vodafone Mobile Connect
Profile is created. If you only installed one data card, just leave it in the PC Card slot when you
switched users.
e) Continue the installation by clicking the Vodafone Mobile Connect icon on the desktop. A progress bar
will be shown, indicating that all folders for the Windows account of this user are created. After this, a
reboot is necessary.
f) After the reboot, continue the installation by clicking the Vodafone Mobile Connect icon on the
desktop. The following window will be shown:
Choose “Yes”. Then, the following window appears:
Do not choose the administrator account, which is the default selection. Instead, choose the account
of the user and click “OK”.
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g)
The following window appears – you have to confirm the type of device; after this, continue with
“Next”:
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h) After this, choose the desired type of service for the device:
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i)
A summary of the settings you have chosen is shown. Enter a name for the Profile and click “Finish”
to create the Profile.
j)
If you installed more than one device on the administrator account and would like to make them
available for the user account as well, just start the Profile Manager again using “Tools / Profiles /
New” in the Vodafone Mobile Connect software.
Users can switch between several Mobile Connect Profiles, even if they do not have administrator rights.
However, it is not possible for them to create Profiles for hardware which has not yet been installed by an
administrator before.
Note: Multiple profiles for the same device can only be employed if the user has administrative rights.
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How to prevent users without admin rights from creating new
Profiles
Users who are using Vodafone Mobile Connect without admin rights can create new Profiles in VMC, if
the new Profile uses a device which is already installed. These instructions explain how to prevent this
situation.
This solution works if NTFS is used as files system.
Step one: disable the simple file sharing in the Folder Options from Windows (open a Windows Explorer,
choose <Tools>, <Folder Options>. Then, open the tab “View”).
Confirm with “OK” or “Apply”.
Step 2: open a Windows Explorer and go to the path
Documents and Settings\[Username]\Application Data\ICS\
where [Username] is the name of the Windows account that uses VMC without admin rights.
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Step 3: right-click the folder “ICS” and choose “Sharing and Security”.
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Step 4: open the tab “Security”. In the “Group or user names” part of the Window, mark the user who is
using VMC without admin rights.
In the permissions checkbox area, select Deny so that the user does not have rights to write in this folder:
Click on “OK” or “Apply” to apply the changes. The users will still be able to open the Profile Manager, but
new Profiles will not be saved.
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