You must create the AlohaSpyPort environment variable on the BOH file server, naming the specific TCP port number by which Aloha Spy and the FOH will interface. You must identify an unused TCP port number, name this port in the new environment variable, and define the port in Aloha Manager. Aloha displays an error message if you do not define this environment variable. The example TCP port in this document, number 3999, is valid for many systems, but you must verify it is free before you attempt to use it, to prevent conflicts.

Windows® 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 use essentially identical processes for configuring environment variables, although the dialog boxes appear different from one operating system to the other.

To create an environment variable for video cameras in use with Aloha Spy:

• In the Search box, type This PC.
• Right-click This PC and select Properties. The Control Panel > System and Security > System dialog box appears.
• Select Advanced system settings.
• Select Environment Variables.
• Under the ‘System variables’ box, click New.
• Type AlohaSPYPort in the Variable name text box.
• Type the port number previously established as unused in your system in the ‘Variable value’ text box.
• Click OK to create the variable.
• Click OK to close the Environment Variables dialog box.
• Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box.
• Restart the computer to initialize the new environment variable.

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