Dongle

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Dongle (electronic key) - an electronic device which is used to protect information from unauthorized use. It connects to the USB port on your computer.

Connecting the dongle to the USB port on your computer is made in an any free USB port on your computer from other devices.

Data protection is made by the principle: information is available for use only when the electronic key is connected to a computer.

Since the dongle is an ordinary electronic device, it can be damaged as a result of incorrect operation.

Connecting the dongle can be performed in any available USB port on your computer. Connection is possible at any time, ie no need to power off the computer.

For normal operation of an dongle in the Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 it is necessary to connect an additional driver. For its installation it is necessary to start for an execution the program SETUP.EXE.

Protect the dongle from the mechanical effects (falling, tremors, vibrations, etc.), as well as from exposure to extreme temperatures and corrosive environments, which might cause damage to the hull, of printed circuit elements and plug-and-socket of an electronic key.

Do not use excessive force when connecting the dongle to your computer. Connection of plug-and-sockets should be tight and without distortions (otherwise may be failure of the electrical circuits of the dangle).

Do not suppose hit onto an electronic key (especially on its sockets) a dust, a dirt, a moisture, etc. At a contamination of the dongle sockets take steps to their clean-up before connecting to the port.