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Below are the requirements for TrackAbout Application Web Site, mobile access and handheld syncing.
 
Below are the requirements for TrackAbout Application Web Site, mobile access and handheld syncing.
  
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==Application Web Site== <!--T:2-->
*Any computer less than 4 years old, TrackAbout Application Web site runs in an internet browser so it is not computer specific.
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The TrackAbout Application Web site runs in a web browser. The following browsers are acceptable.
**Windows 7 or above (Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft and TrackAbout)
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* Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or higher
*For TAMobile6 devices:
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* Microsoft Edge - Latest version
**Handheld device synchonization requires a computer running Microsoft Windows 7 or above
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* Mozilla Firefox - Latest version is generally assumed as the software auto-updates
***There are known issues connecting a TAMobile device with Windows 10 PC using Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC)
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* Google Chrome - Latest version is generally assumed as the software auto-updates
***We have had success connecting with WMDC on a Windows 10 PC using the instructions found [[http://www.junipersys.com/Juniper-Systems-Rugged-Handheld-Computers/support/Knowledge-Base/Support-Knowledge-Base-Topics/Desktop-Connection-ActiveSync-or-Windows-Mobile-Device-Center/WMDC-in-Windows-10 here.]]
 
***Start on that page with the link to  How to Install Windows Mobile Device Center on Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (Win10-1709-WMDC-Install.pdf)
 
***Please let us know if you encounter any problems.
 
**An available USB port (needed for handheld sync cradle)
 
  
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==TAMobile 6 (Windows Mobile)==
* Internet Explorer 11 or higher
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Handheld device synchronization requires a computer running Microsoft Windows 7 or above. Windows XP and Vista are no longer supported by Microsoft or TrackAbout.
* Mozilla Firefox - "Latest version" is generally assumed as the software auto-updates
 
* Google Chrome - "Latest version" is generally assumed as the software auto-updates
 
  
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An available USB port is required for installing TAMobile 6 on a mobile handheld computer and for syncing with a handheld cradle.
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{{warning|Windows Mobile Device Center stopped working with Windows 10 version 1709 (Fall 2017 Creator's Update). Installation on a new PC will fail. An existing installation will not run following an upgrade to this version or greater.
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Several vendors of rugged mobile computers have provided workarounds. The best we've seen is from a reputable device vendor named Juniper. We have had success connecting with WMDC on a Windows 10 PC using [http://www.junipersys.com/Juniper-Systems-Rugged-Handheld-Computers/support/Knowledge-Base/Support-Knowledge-Base-Topics/Desktop-Connection-ActiveSync-or-Windows-Mobile-Device-Center/WMDC-in-Windows-10 the instructions found  here].
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Be advised that TrackAbout cannot and will not take responsibility for any problems caused by following the Juniper instructions. That having been said, we have tested their process ourselves to prove that it works. We've also looked inside their installers to see what they do, and as of December 15, 2017, we believe them to be safe for use. Please let us know if you encounter any problems.}}
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==Handheld Devices== <!--T:4-->
 
For details on supported Windows Rugged devices consult this page
 
For details on supported Windows Rugged devices consult this page
 
[[TrackAbout Certified Devices]]
 
[[TrackAbout Certified Devices]]
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[[Smartphone App]]
 
[[Smartphone App]]
  
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==Internet connectivity== <!--T:6-->
 
Download speed 768 Kbps minimum
 
Download speed 768 Kbps minimum
  
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==Firewall and proxy Requirements== <!--T:7-->
 
Application web Site (AWS) and handheld sync
 
Application web Site (AWS) and handheld sync
 
*URL: www.trackabout.com
 
*URL: www.trackabout.com

Revision as of 10:46, 15 December 2017

Below are the requirements for TrackAbout Application Web Site, mobile access and handheld syncing.

Application Web Site

The TrackAbout Application Web site runs in a web browser. The following browsers are acceptable.

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or higher
  • Microsoft Edge - Latest version
  • Mozilla Firefox - Latest version is generally assumed as the software auto-updates
  • Google Chrome - Latest version is generally assumed as the software auto-updates

TAMobile 6 (Windows Mobile)

Handheld device synchronization requires a computer running Microsoft Windows 7 or above. Windows XP and Vista are no longer supported by Microsoft or TrackAbout.

An available USB port is required for installing TAMobile 6 on a mobile handheld computer and for syncing with a handheld cradle.

Warning
WARNING: Windows Mobile Device Center stopped working with Windows 10 version 1709 (Fall 2017 Creator's Update). Installation on a new PC will fail. An existing installation will not run following an upgrade to this version or greater.

Several vendors of rugged mobile computers have provided workarounds. The best we've seen is from a reputable device vendor named Juniper. We have had success connecting with WMDC on a Windows 10 PC using the instructions found here.

Be advised that TrackAbout cannot and will not take responsibility for any problems caused by following the Juniper instructions. That having been said, we have tested their process ourselves to prove that it works. We've also looked inside their installers to see what they do, and as of December 15, 2017, we believe them to be safe for use. Please let us know if you encounter any problems.


Handheld Devices

For details on supported Windows Rugged devices consult this page TrackAbout Certified Devices

For details on devices running iOS/Android operating systems please refer to Smartphone App

Internet connectivity

Download speed 768 Kbps minimum

Firewall and proxy Requirements

Application web Site (AWS) and handheld sync

  • URL: www.trackabout.com
  • Ports 80, 443, and 8000.
    • 80 = HTTP
    • 443 = HTTPS
    • 8000 = Used for syncing in TAM6

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