Startup Run Mode

BroadCam can be set to run automatically when the computer starts. To enable or disable this, tick or untick the "Run Informant automatically on Startup" option. If you want to use BroadCam for a permanent streaming service, you should select this option.

There are many modes of running automatically which you can select in the pull down list labeled 'Select the run mode'.

If you want BroadCam to run always irrespective of whether anyone is logged on select one of the "Run As Service" options. When running as a service BroadCam will work before logon and after log off.

By default when running as a service BroadCam will 'show' and be accessible to all users as an icon on the tray of task bar. You can change this to limit it to the current user or no users. If you plan to use Windows Terminal or Remote Desktop you probably should restrict Informant to a local user or no users because 'showing' on a remote desktop can sometimes knock out local devices because they attempt to use the remote devices!

Running as a service only takes effect the next time you restart the PC. You should also check that it works after restarting your computer. If you have any problems check any folders are accessible from the "Local System" account. If you need to send email from Informant using MAPI, you must change the "Log On As" password for the Informant Service. To do this, after you have set Run as Service, open Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Services. Double click on "Informant Service", select the Log On tab, select this account and then enter the name and password of the user account to use to send email.

Connection

Server Port (default 86 but also try 80)

Select the TCP/IP port you want the server to run on. The preferable port is 80 but to ensure we don't conflict with a web server on the same port we default to 86. Try 80 if you can.

This PC connects directly with a static IP

Tick this option if your computer connects directly (ie. not through a router) and you have a static IP

Use this specified known domain or public IP

Tick this option if one of the following are true

• You have a static IP and you know it.
• You have a domain name for your server.
• You use a dynamic domain service for your server.

For more information about router setup see http://www.nch.com.au/kb/10046.html.

Compression settings for dial-up

This specifies the compression details for dial-up connections. For more details see Compression Settings

Compression settings for broadband

This specifies the compression details for broadband connections. For more details see Compression Settings