Follow these steps to install the NLINK Mobile Application without using Mobile Device Management tools.
Prerequisites
- NLINK Mobile is installed on an Android device and Android device can connect to wireless network
- NLINK Server is running and is accessible to Android device.
- Firewall on NLINK Host is setup to allow incoming requests for ADC Port (default port is 9812)
Step-by-step guide
Mobile Device connectivity
From a browser on the device, enter the following URL to make sure NLINK Server can be reached:
http://[NLINKHOST]:9812/adc5.html
where [NLINKHOST] is the name or IP Address of the machine where NLINK is installed and running.
Setting up application
The first step after installing NLINK Mobile is to setup device communication with the NLINK Server.
- Start the NLINK Mobile application by selecting application NLINK Mobile
- In the window that is displayed
- For NLINK Host enter [NLINKHOST] which is the machine name or IP Address of the machine where NLINK is installed and running along with port configured for ADC5. The default port is 9812.
- For Password enter the NLINK Mobile administrator password as configured in your meta-database. The default value is “password” (all lower case).
- Press the OK button.
- Once the setup is successful you will see the following window to logon. Enter the credentials you use to logon to the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution. Depending on your authentication settings, it could be Windows domain or SAP logon.
- Once proper credentials are entered and authenticated, you should see your configured ADC menu.
- Where applicable, the menu options are available under "Action Bar"→ "Action Overflow" in the top right corner.
Known Issue
- If the devices loses connection to network in the middle of posting, sometimes multiple messages are displayed. All the messages indicate lack of network connection.
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