Server based Mode

 
Instant Messaging Software
Summary:
1. The Link Server Tool is running in 192.168.2.1.
2. All users need to add the Link Server IP Address in Outlook Messenger Settings.
3. The Link Server Tool helps to link users.

I. Install Link Server / Link Server Pro:
1. Install the Link Server Tool, on any one computer. Click here for more details.
2. Link Server will run as a Windows Service named "OM Link Server".
3. If you have any firewall installed, add LinkServerService.exe in the exception list. Click here for more details.
4. Run Link Server Manger.
5. Click Link Server Configuration, Select either Lite Server or Central Server Mode.
      - Lite Server Mode just helps to link users. Data transfer will be made directly between users.(not recommended for VPN)
      - Central Server Mode helps to link users & also ALL communications will be made via Link Server.(Recommended)


6. Then, Select the listen at IP Address for the Server, which can be reached by all clients.
7. Click "Save & Restart Server"

II. Install Outlook Messenger:
Outlook Messenger:
1. Install Outlook Messenger Installer on each computer in your network.
2. If you have any firewall installed, add OutlookMessenger.exe in the exception list. Click here for more details.
3. On the first run of Outlook Messenger, you will see the below window:


  - Display Name : Enter your name to be displayed in Outlook Messenger. 
  - Group Name : You can select an existing group name OR enter a new group name.
  - Network Card Selection : If you have Static a Network IP Address, select the network card related to your LAN.
For Dynamic IP Address(i.e Obtain an IP Address automatically),  Select the Host Name option.
4. Then, Click OK.
5. The User List window will open.

6. Right click the User List, and then click Settings.
7. In the Settings window, click the Network Tab and provide the Link Server IP Address or Host Name.


8. Click OK to close the Settings window.
9. In the User List window, you can view the Link Server status icon in running status.



Make sure Link Server is running in the mentioned IP Address and also check your firewall.
10. Users connected in Link Server will be displayed in User List.