How do I use RosterNet through our LAN from a client computer?
Let us assume that RosterNet has been installed on a host computer. To use RosterNet from another machine (client) connected to your LAN, you need to know the Internet Protocol (IP) of the host computer. Of course, the host computer must be connected to the LAN and be on. From the host computer, from Start, click Run. If Run cannot be found, use the keyboard: while holding the Windows key (the funny one near the Control key), type R, a bit like the way you would use Ctrl C. This should bring up the Run dialog box. Enter ‘cmd’, then OK and you will get a DOS window. Type ‘ipconfig’ at the prompt, then Enter. Note the IP Address. It looks something like 192.168.1.10 If connecting by cable, use the Local IP address. If by wireless, use that. Close this window when you have noted the details. Now, from the client computer connected to your LAN, open Internet Explorer, and in the address box, type http://192.168.1.10:8080/product/index.jsp or the equivalent IP. This causes the client comput