System requirements

The minimum hardware and software requirements for Expedite Base for Windows 4.7.1 are:

• An IBM workstation (or compatible) capable of running Microsoft 2000, 2003 Server, or XP.
• A hard disk with 64 Mb RAM, and 79 Mb disk storage for full installation with additional 45 MB of temporary space.
• If using asynchronous communication, a modem that supports Hayes AT command set, V.32, V.34, X2, or V.90 protocols.
  Note: Only X2 and V.90 protocols support all the bps rates supported by Expedite Base for Windows.
• If using TCP/IP dial access, a modem supported by the IP Dialer.
• If using an internal or external modem for asynchronous or TCP/IP dial communication, an asynchronous communication adapter or native serial port.
• If using TCP/IP leased-line communication, a leased line and the appropriate hardware to connect to the leased line.
• If you are using SSL connectivity via the Internet, contact your Internet service provider for hardware requirements.

You need one of the following Microsoft operating systems:

• Windows 2000
• Windows 2003 Server
• Windows XP

• For standard TCP/IP communication, access to Information Exchange must be established before you can send and receive messages. To do this, you must register your Information Exchange user ID and your network ID for TCP/IP communication with the network.
• For SSL TCP/IP communications, access to the Internet is required. You must also obtain a certificate from the IBM Public Key Infrastructure Web site at URL: http://pki.services.ibm.com/expedite. On this site, you can create and download a certificate for accessing Information Exchange through the Internet or through the AT&T network.

You can install Expedite Base for Windows Version 4.7.1 in the same directory or on the same system as any Expedite Base for Windows 4.x. Do not install it in the same directory as Expedite Base for Windows LAN. You do not need to update your application unless you want to take advantage of the new features.

There is no need to order Expedite Base for Windows. It is only available by downloading it from our Web site.

TCP/IP communication to Information Exchange must be established before you can send and receive messages. To do this, you must register your Information Exchange user ID and your network ID for TCP/IP communication with the network.