Alice installation worksheet for ______________________________ (agency):
Alice is installed on (choose one):
 Single computer
 Office computers connected to the internet but not networked
The static IP address of the computer where Alice is installed is:
_____________________
 Peer-to-peer network
The internal IP address of the computer where Alice is installed is
_____________________
 Server network
My server’s internal IP address is: _________________________
My server’s external IP address is: _________________________
Alice software is installed on this computer: ______________________________
The shared folder on this computer where I have copied the Alice files is:
Alice files have been copied to these computers in the office that are not connected
to the office network:
Alice files (with external static IP in the proxi.ini file) have been copied to these
computers outside of the office:
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Alice software installation options
*For detailed instructions, refer to the Alice Installation.txt file on your installation disk!
Single computer, not connected to the internet
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Easiest option
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Cannot enter information from any other computer
but can still use multiple logins
Install Alice, create a shortcut, log in and use.
Office computers connected to the internet
but not networked
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One computer must have a static external IP
address (from your ISP, monthly fee) for
other computers to connect to Alice
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Other computers will connect to Alice
through the internet
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1. Install Alice on computer with external IP;
create shared folder.
2. Copy Alice files from shared folder to other
computers, changing the IP address in the
proxi.ini file to the external IP address.
Create a shortcuts to the Alice.exe file on
each computer.
3. Computers outside the office can also
connect to Alice in the same way.
Peer to peer network – computers are networked,
perhaps shared folders, but no domain server.
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Other computers can connect to Alice through
the office network.
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If Alice computer has a static external IP
address, computers outside the office can
connect to Alice.
1. Install Alice on the server.
2. Create shared folder.
3. Copy Alice files from shared folder to other
computers. Create a shortcut to the Alice.exe file
on each computer.
4. Computers outside the office can also connect to
Alice if the server has a static external IP address
and the IP address in the proxi.ini file on those
computers is changed to the external IP address.
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Server network – computers log in to a
central computer that has server software.
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Other computers can connect to Alice
through the office network.
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If Alice computer has a static external
IP address, computers outside the
office can connect to Alice.
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1. Install Alice on one computer. This
computer should have a static IP
address (internal IP is fine, and free)
2. Install Alice on computer with static IP
address; create shared folder.
3. Copy Alice files from shared folder to
other computers. Create a shortcut to
the Alice.exe file on each computer.
4. Computers outside the office can also
connect to Alice if the server has a
static external IP address and the IP
address in the proxi.ini file on those
computers is changed to the external IP
address.
NOTES:
1. Do not install Alice on more than one computer. If you do, all of your data will be in
separate places and cannot be merged.
2. Communication with the Alice program is encrypted, which means that as information is
passed between computers it is scrambled. The actual information is only visible to the
sending and receiving computers.
3. An unauthorized user who gains access to one of your computers – physically or through
the internet by hacking, spyware, or other means - could discover the login & password
to Alice and compromise your data.
4. Be SURE your computers have up to date security software including antivirus, spyware
protection and a software or hardware firewall. Also be sure that users understand how to
safely use computers, especially email and the internet. Attachments or clicking links on
the web can install spyware on a computer without your knowledge.
5. If you have a wireless network be sure you have changed the default settings on your
router. Change the default name of the network, use encryption with a passcode, and turn
off the broadcast once you have connected your computers (you can turn it on again
temporarily if necessary to connect more computers).
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GLOSSARY:
Network: A system of computers which are connected to each other with cables or wirelessly.
LAN: Local area network – computers connected to each other within an office, building
or set of buildings independently of the internet.
WAN: Wide area network – computers connected to each other over a large physical
distance, usually via the internet.
Peer-to-peer network: all computers are connected to each other, no server
Server network: One computer has server software installed and all other computers
connect to this computer for file-sharing, internet access and other functions.
IP address: A series of numbers that identify a computer on a network or on the internet. An IP
address usually looks like: 192.168.1.2 or 204.124.50.21
Dynamic IP address: A unique IP address that is automatically assigned to a computer.
It may be different each time the computer is turned on.
Static IP address: A unique IP address that is assigned to a computer by an
administrator.
Internal IP address: The IP address by which a computer is known
External IP address (also known as a Public IP address): A unique IP address that is
assigned to a computer by an internet service provider (ISP) and can identify a computer
on the internet. This type of internet service is more expensive than a dynamic internet
connection where the ISP assigns a random IP address each time the computer is turned
on.
Ethernet: Technology that uses ethernet cables to connect computers. The connector looks
similar to a phone cord but is slightly larger, and the cable is thicker. Sometimes cables are built
into walls and you only see the jack.
Wireless: Computers connect to each other using radio waves. Each computer has a wireless
card or adapter that accesses a wireless access point, which can be a separate device or included
with a router or modem. Wireless networks can be open or security-enabled, requiring a
password.
Firewall: A device or program that limits access to your computer from other computers in your
local network or from computers on the internet.
Encryption: A process of encoding information as it is passed from one computer to another.
Spyware: A program that can be secretly installed on a computer, often by clicking an e-mail
attachment or a web link, allowing a remote user to view your computer activity.
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