### Configuring PortAssist Manager: Windows

Use this procedure if you are installing, configuring, and starting the PortAssist Manager server on a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or a Microsoft Windows 2000 system for the first time. Configuration involves assigning an administrator password, configuring a list of users, and configuring a list of systems to manage.

If you need to reconfigure the PortAssist Manager HTTP port, go to Reconfiguring the HTTP Port.

If you need to upgrade PortAssist Manager, go to Upgrading PortAssist Manager.

If you need to uninstall PortAssist Manager, go to Uninstalling PortAssist Manager.

#### Requirements

Before you begin this procedure, you should have already installed PortAssist Manager. Go to Installing PortAssist Manager.

#### Procedure

1. Access PortAssist Manager by choosing one of the following:

- Using one of the supported browsers, access the system that is running PortAssist Manager: http://system_name:http_port.

Note: If you reconfigured the PortAssist Manager HTTP port to port 80, which is the HTTP protocol default, specifying the port number is not required.

- From the Start menu on the server, choose Programs > Digi PortAssist Manager > Launch PortAssist Manager.

2. Choose Launch and logon to PortAssist Manager.

Note: The administrator user name is admin. You cannot change this username, but you must specify (and then remember) an administrator password.

3. On the User Configuration screen, add users by entering their usernames and passwords and choosing Add. Go to Adding and Deleting Users for more information. Use the online help to assist you further.
4. On the System Setup screen, configure a list of systems for PortAssist Manager to manage. See Adding and Deleting Systems for more information. Use the online help to assist you further.