FirstPAGE Client Quick Start Guide

FirstPAGE Client is the end-user interface of the FirstPAGE Suite. It is based on the FirstPAGE Client V10.02 User and Installation Guide.

1. What is FirstPAGE Client?

FirstPAGE Client is a Microsoft Windows-based application that enables users enterprise-wide to send free-form text messages to one or more destinations. The name-based database maintained in FirstPAGE Server is automatically downloaded to the client each time it launches, ensuring accuracy. It supports all current versions of Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems and can be installed for kiosk or individual workstations.

Key capabilities:

• Send free-form text messages to any FirstPAGE Server destination (pagers, phones, email, radios)
• Repetitive paging for automated reminders to user devices
• Manage personal destinations and personal distribution lists locally
• Honor or override destination schedules to allow or restrict messages by time of day, day of week, and shift
• Honors the language filter defined in FirstPAGE Server
• Built-in address book, spell checking, and common message library

2. Prerequisites

Before you begin, verify the following requirements are met:

Requirement	Details
Operating System	Windows Server 2008/2008R2/2012/2016/2019 or Windows 7 (32/64-bit) 8, 8.1, 10, 11 -Server 2022, 2025
Display	800×600 minimum
Disk Space	1 GB
RAM	512 MB
Applications	FirstPAGE Server V9.05 or later must be installed and accessible on the network
Drivers	TCP/IP, MDAC V2.8 SP1+
Licensing	Per Server. Optional: Site License

Note: A copy of FirstPAGE Client is installed automatically with FirstPAGE Server. A separate installation is only needed for remote client workstations.

3. Installation

Before installing, determine which disk drive and directory the software will reside on, and ensure a network connection to the FirstPAGE Server is available.

1. Run FirstPAGE Client SETUP.EXE and click Next.
2. After accepting the license agreement, enter the name or IP address of the FirstPAGE Server. The port defaults to 8003.
3. Select the installation directory, or accept the default.
4. Click Finish to complete the installation. The computer must be restarted before the client can be configured or operated.
5. When FirstPAGE Client launches for the first time, enter the license key when prompted.
6. If the administrator has enabled security in FirstPAGE Server, you will be prompted for a User ID, password, and domain name.

4. Initial Configuration

After installation, open FirstPAGE Client from the Start menu. The following optional components can be configured to improve your messaging workflow.

Adding a Personal Destination

Personal destinations are local to the client and not visible on other clients. They supplement the public destinations configured in FirstPAGE Server.

1. Select the Destinations folder, then click New Personal Destination in the toolbar.
2. On the Details tab, enter a Name, select the Type (Alpha Pager, Numeric Pager, Handset, Email, or Unknown), choose the Provider, and enter the Network ID.
3. Click Save in the toolbar.

Note: Personal destinations can only be added to providers already configured in FirstPAGE Server.

Adding a Personal Distribution List

Distribution lists group multiple destinations together so you can send a message to all of them at once.

1. In the tree view, click the Distribution Lists folder, then click New in the toolbar.
2. Enter a Name for the list and check each destination to include as a member.
3. Click Save. The distribution list will appear in the tree view.

Adding a Recurrence Item

A recurrence allows you to schedule automatic messages on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis.

1. Select the Recurrence Items folder and click New Recurrence in the toolbar.
2. On the Message tab, click To… to select a recipient, enter your message text, and optionally enable Signature.
3. On the Details tab, set the Send time, choose a Recurrence Pattern (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly, Every X Days, or Every Weekday), and configure the Range of Recurrence (start date and end condition).
4. Click Save to activate the recurrence.

Configuring Common Messages

Common messages store frequently used text for quick reuse when composing messages.

1. Select the Common Messages folder, then click New Common Message in the toolbar.
2. Enter the desired message text in the text box.
3. Click Save. The message will be assigned an ID and available for selection when composing new messages.

Setting Client Options

Configure client preferences and server connection settings via the Tools menu.

1. Click Tools > Options.
2. On the General tab, review the Log File Path and server connection details.
3. On the Servers tab, verify the FirstPAGE Server name and port.
4. On the Preferences tab, set a default signature, enable Auto Spell Check, and configure Honor Schedules as desired.

Tip: If security is enabled on the server, the Security tab lets you configure a Wait time after which the application will lock and require re-authentication.

5. To Send a New Client Message

1. Open FirstPAGE Client and confirm the tree view displays Destinations, Distribution Lists, Recurrence Items, Common Messages, and Transactions folders.
2. Select a destination and click New Message. Enter a test message and click Send.
3. Verify the message is received on the target device.
4. Click the Transactions folder to confirm the transaction was logged as successful.
5. Optionally, check the log files via View > View Log to verify detailed transaction history.

Tip: Use the log file Filters button and Status Message field to search for specific transactions. Wildcard characters *, ?, and # are supported.

6. Key Concepts Reference

Concept	Description
Destination	A named endpoint on a provider’s network (a phone number, pager ID, or email address) to which messages can be sent.
Personal Destination	A destination created locally in FirstPAGE Client, visible only on that client workstation.
Distribution List	A named group of destinations for broadcast messaging. A single send reaches all members.
Recurrence	A scheduled, repeating message sent automatically on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis.
Common Message	Frequently used text stored for quick selection when composing new messages.
Network ID	The unique identifier on a provider’s network (phone number, email, pager ID) required to deliver a message to a destination.
Provider	The messaging service and protocol configuration in FirstPAGE Server that connects to a carrier or service.

7. Getting Help

Contact Method	Details
Phone (Business Hours)	+1.519.652.0401, Option 1 (Weekdays 9AM-5PM EST)
After Hours	Visit www.SeQent.com/afterhours and call the Primary Contact listed
Email	Support@SeQent.com (include product name, version, and problem description)
Website	www.SeQent.com

Support is free during product trials and for the first 30 days of product ownership. After that period, a support contract is required.

For complete configuration details, protocol-specific setup, and advanced features, refer to the full FirstPAGE Client V10.02 User and Installation Guide.