# StifleR Beacon Installation

For more information about what a Beacon Server is and does, see this [page](https://documentation.2pintsoftware.com/stifler/2.10/planning/stifler-generic-concepts/beacons).

## Prerequisites

* Microsoft .NET 4.8
* By default, the Beacon service listens on TCP port 5201 so this port should be open.
* Installation account must have Administrator rights

## Installation

From an Elevated Command prompt launch **StifleR.Service.Beacon.Installer64.msi**.

At the "Welcome" screen, feel welcomed, and then click **Next**.<br>

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At the "End-User License Agreement" screen, once you have reviewed the EULA, check the box: \
**I accept the terms in the License Agreement**, and then click **Next**.<br>

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At the "Service Logon Credentials" screen, choose the Logon Type, and then click **Next**.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Note: If using a local or domain account, the account must have "Logon as a Service" rights.
{% endhint %}

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At the "Port Selection" screen, enter a **Port Number**, or accept the default port **5201**, and then click the **Test Port** button. If the port is open, a green check mark will appear. If the port is not open, validate that the port is available. Once complete, click **Next**.

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At the"StifleR Server(s) screen, enter the URL to the StifleR web service and port and then click **Next**.

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At the "Destination Folder" screen, enter the path in which the StifleR Beacon server program files should be installed and then click **Next**.

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At the "Select Firewall Configuration" screen, choose whether you would like the installer to create a firewall exception for the StifleR Beacon service port. Click **Next** to continue.

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At the "Ready to install..." screen, click **Install** to begin the installation.

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At the "Completed" screen, the installation wizard is complete. Click **Finish** and enjoy a nice cup of kombucha, you’ve earned it.

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## Validation

After a Beacon Server is installed, it should attempt to report into the StifleR Server. This can be validated by going into the StifleR Dashboard, under **Devices** - **StifleR server**, select **Beacons**. On the page will be a list of all currently configured Beacon Servers including online status, connection times, and measurement count.&#x20;

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Prior to a Beacon being used, you must complete the configuration by following the instructions on this page: [Configuring a Beacon Server](https://documentation.2pintsoftware.com/stifler/2.10/configuration/configuring-a-beacon-server).&#x20;