Using the Mobility Client on Windows operating systems
This section describes the use of the Mobility Client on Windows.
Before you begin
- Creating a connection
After downloading and installing the Mobility Client, network connections can be defined and added. - Starting a connection
When you create a connection, you can start it or create a shortcut to it. - Checking that applications are running before connecting
You can configure the Mobility Client to check that specific programs are running, such as antivirus or personal firewall software, before allowing the connection to start. - Automatically starting applications after connecting
The Mobility Client can be configured to start applications automatically after a connection is established. The number of applications which you can autostart is restricted to 16. In addition to specifying the application name, you can also configure any parameters with which you want the application started. - Importing and exporting configuration files
You can export the configuration file that controls how a Mobility Client connects to the network and then import the file to other clients to reuse those settings. - Importing configuration files
Import a configuration file from another client to reuse its settings. - Exporting configuration files
Export a configuration file to save a client's settings for reuse on another client. - Viewing connection status on Windows operating systems
The Status window displays information about your connection to the Connection Manager: - Modifying connection properties
After you create a connection, you can modify the connection configuration. From the Connections window, right-click the icon that represents the connection, and select Properties. - Using cross network roaming
Using seamless cross-network roaming, the Mobility Client connection and applications persist when switching networks in a multi-network (both IP and non-IP) environment. Persistence allows switching physical networks, while preserving both the connection and application session. - Limitations of cross-network roaming
A third-party developer can extend the Mobility Client for access to network connectivity events for a specific radio modem. This extended connectivity occurs by developing a custom dynamic link library (DLL) designed for that modem. - Sharing the Mobility Client connection on Windows
You can share the Mobility Client connection through Internet Connection Sharing so you can connect multiple local area network computers to your intranet. You can use just one computer with a Mobility Client connection. - Setting up a trace
You can set up a trace to record diagnostic information for the Mobility Client. For example, if the modem does not initialize, set up a trace to capture every message sent during the initialization process. Store these messages in the trace file. IBM service personnel might request a trace file from you to help diagnose a problem. - Applying maintenance on Windows operating systems
Links to code fixes, for entitled customers, are available from the IBM Mobile Connect product Support website. The IBM Mobile Connect updates are on IBM Fix Central product Support website. - Removing the Mobility Client from Windows
The process varies slightly depending upon which version of Windows you are running.