Wide Area Network

(WAN Package)

Wide Area Networking (WAN) allows computers at any location in the world to share information over the Internet. To do this, you will have multiple locations, each with their own server computer and client computers. All locations will be connected to the Internet, and using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), these locations will be able to communicate by sharing files and information. For more information about how the Wide Area Network version works, visit the WAN information page.

At each location, the server computer is a fully functioning computer from which you can take appointments, run payroll, look up clients, etc. You do not need a dedicated server computer or a very high end computer.

Your server computer will be the computer that runs SQL Server 2005 Express (or SQL Server, depending on the number of client computers), holds the database, and is able to make backups of your database. Because the server computer will perform the most work, it should be your best quality computer for optimal performance.

Please read the minimum and recommended hardware and operating system requirements below. For adequate performance to run the software, please follow at least the minimum hardware specifications. For optimal performance, please follow at least the recommended hardware specifications.

Please also see the Policies page for what your computer's regional and language settings should be.

Server Computer
Number of Clients:	2 - 9 Client Computers (each location)		10 + Client Computers (each location)
Item	Minimum	Recommended	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	1.5 GHz	2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz	2.4+ GHz
Memory	1.0 GB	2.0 GB	2.0 GB	4.0 GB
Free Hard Drive Space	1.0 GB	2.0 GB	1.0 GB	2.0 GB
Internet Connection (Required)	56K Modem + VPN	High Speed Internet + VPN	56K Modem + VPN	High Speed Internet + VPN
Operating System	Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista (all editions), Windows Server 2003 (all editions), Windows Server 2008 (all editions)	Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista (Business or Ultimate), Windows Server 2003 (all editions), Windows Server 2008 (all editions)	Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista (Business or Ultimate), Windows Server 2003 (all editions), Windows Server 2008 (all editions)	Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista (Business or Ultimate), Windows Server 2003 (all editions), Windows Server 2008 (all editions)
SQL Server	SQL Server 2005 Express (free with 123Pet purchase)	SQL Server 2005 Express (free with 123Pet purchase)	Full copy of Microsoft SQL Server (Standard or Higher)	Full copy of Microsoft SQL Server (Standard or Higher)

Note: Each location should have a WAN version of the software installed, and the version installed should be the same on every computer in the Wide Area Network.

Note: The number of client computers you have does not affect the specifications for a single client computer. Please read the client computer specifications below, and follow depending on your performance needs.

Client Computers
Item	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	1.5 GHz	2.4 GHz
Memory	1.0 GB	2.0 GB
Free Hard Drive Space	1.0 GB	2.0 GB
Internet Connection*	Optional -Internet not required	High speed Internet
Operating System	Windows XP (Home or Professional), Windows Server 2003 (all editions), Windows Vista (all editions), or Windows Server 2008 (all editions).

*Internet connection is optional if credit card processing is not used on your client computer, but will allow for better access to support and software upgrades. If credit card processing is used on the client computer, you have the option of using a high speed Internet connection or a modem. Internet connection is required on the server computer at each location.

If you are purchasing additional hardware, please refer to the requirements below to determine the amount and type of ports your computer should have available.

Item	Port Required
Cash Drawer & Receipt Printer Together	1 USB Port
Cash Drawer Only	1 USB Port
Receipt Printer Only	1 USB Port
Bar Code Scanner	1 USB Port
Keyboard with Integrated Credit Card Reader	1 USB Port
Web Cam	1 USB Port
Dymo LabelWriter	1 USB Port
Magnetic Stripe Credit Card Reader	1 USB Port
Scan Pal	1 Serial (9-pin) Port

Note: You can use any personal computer (Dell, HP, Gateway, etc) that you like as long as it meets the above requirements.

Note: 123Pet Software will run on a Mac computer if the Mac is running a Windows emulator, such as Boot Camp, and has a copy of Windows XP or Windows Vista installed. 123Pet Software cannot run directly off of a Mac operating system.

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