2.4 Installing and Deploying the Repeater
Computers used for deploying a repeater must have a database installed.
2.4.1 Installing the Repeater Module
After installing the database, the repeater module can be installed by following these steps:
1) Double-click AnySecuraRelay.exe, select the installation language, and click OK.
2) The welcome screen will appear. Click Next to continue.
3) The installer will prompt you to confirm the installation path. You can choose a different path if needed. It is recommended to select a drive with sufficient space for the AnySecura repeater.
4) Select the database and click OK.
5) Choose the Start Menu folder for shortcuts and click Next.
6) Confirm all settings and click Install. Once file copying is complete, click Finish to complete the installation. The repeater module will start automatically. Since it has not yet connected to any main server and is unauthorized, the tray icon will appear as 
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2.4.2 Connecting to the Main Server
Right-click the repeater’s tray icon, select Tools → Set Connection Parameters from the context menu, and enter the main server information along with the applicant details in the connection settings window.
| Parameter |
Description |
| Main Server Address |
The address of the main server, either an IP or domain name. |
| Applicant |
Name of the applicant. |
After the repeater connects to the main server, it must be authorized in the console under Tools → Server Management → Repeater Server Management.
2.4.3 Repeater Logs
Right-click Repeater Controller and select Tools → Logs to open the operating system’s Event Viewer. Select Application to view the repeater’s runtime logs, including start and stop events, error logs, and more. Administrators can use this information to monitor and analyze the repeater’s operation.
2.4.4 Viewing Repeater Status
The repeater’s tray icon indicates its current operational status. The possible states are:
| Icon status |
Description |
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Repeater status unknown |
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Repeater not connected to the server, or connected but not authorized |
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Repeater is starting |
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Repeater connected to the server and authorized |
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Repeater stopped |
Right-click the repeater’s tray icon and select Status from the context menu to view more detailed information about the repeater’s current state.
| Property Name |
Description |
| Name |
The repeater name displayed in the console under Tools → Server Management → Repeater Server Management. Defaults to the computer name of the machine hosting the repeater. Can be renamed in the console. |
| Computer |
The computer name of the machine hosting the repeater. |
| Applicant |
The applicant name set when configuring the repeater’s connection parameters. |
| Network Address |
The IP address of the machine hosting the repeater. |
| Operational Status |
Includes: "Unauthorized, disconnected from main server", "Connected, not authorized", "Connected, authorized". |
| Start Time |
The time when the repeater was started. |
| Uptime |
The duration the repeater has been running since startup. |
| Main Server Address |
The IP address of the main server the repeater is connected to. |
| Connection Status |
Shows the repeater’s connection to the main server. Displays "Connected" if successful or "Connection Failed" if there is an issue. |
| Last Connection Time |
The most recent time the repeater connected to the main server. |
| Authorization Status |
Indicates whether the main server has authorized the repeater: "Authorized" or "Unauthorized". |
| Authorization Update Time |
The latest time the main server updated the authorization. |
| Connected Clients |
The number of online clients connected to this repeater. |
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