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Follow these steps to install the NLINK Mobile Application without using Mobile Device Enterprise Mobility Management tools. 

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titlePrerequisites
  • NLINK ADC to SAP Solution with Android App is installed and running.
  • NLINK Server is running.
  • Firewall on NLINK Host is setup to allow incoming requests for the ADC Port, (default port is 9812).

Step-by-step guide

Mobile Device Prerequisites

  1. Running The device must be running Android 4.4 (Kitkat) or later.
  2. Is The device must be connected to a wireless network and can reach .
  3. The device must be able to reach the NLINK Server machine via port 9812.

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Download NLINK Mobile Application 

  1. From a browser on the device, type in enter the following URL

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    http://[NLINKHOST]:9812/adc5.html

    where [NLINKHOST] is the name, or IP Address, of the machine where NLINK is installed and running.

  2. A page with NLINK Mobile download instructions will be rendered.

  3. Click on the link to download the application, once the download finish click . When the download has finished, click the resultant download to launch the application install. (Presentation may vary depending on the browser.)
    1. If the application download screen disappears, the downloads can be found using "in the Downloads" application and find " application. Look for the NLINK Application.apk" download.
       
  4. Install the application.
    1. When trying to install the application a warning will appear about blocked install., it is because may appear offering to block the installation. This is because the app was not downloaded from a known secure place, (e.g. Google Play).

      To get around the issue, you will have to change the Security settings on the device.
      1. Either click "the Settings" in previous screen button in the warning message, or open application "Settings" and goto "go to the Security" option. 
      2. In "the Security "settings, check the box called "Unknown sources". Once When you select the this option. you will get a warning, press ". Click OK " on the warning message.
    2. Once the install starts, another message appears indicating describing the access required by the NLINK Mobile application. Press "Install" to proceed.
      NLINK Mobile application requires access to disk and wireless network and also bluetooth (used only if device needs to use external scanner)
      .: access to the disk/SD card, access to the wireless network, and also Bluetooth (which will be used only if the device needs to connect to an external scanner).
      Click Install to proceed.
      . 

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Setting up the application

Once the application is installed, see here to complete the setup.

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