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How to Install the FirstClass client Please note that different versions of FirstClass can appear to be different but they have the same fields of information required. 1.      Install the FirstClass client. There is a link from the http://www.edtech.esc11.net website. The FirstClass client that you want to install is the newest version, whether that is MAC or PC. When installing, select “Next” for most windows with the exception of the selecting “Typical Installation” for the type of install. At the end of the installation, cancel the window that is like the second diagram below if it appears. After you install the FirstClass client, a FC icon will be placed on your desktop, double click it. 2.      A login window appears. This is the screen that pops up when you click on the icon. Click on the Setup/Advanced button.   3.      The client needs data input. Type in the Server field:  www.edtech.esc11.net .  Leave everything else the way it is. 4.      Click Save 5.      Select the Registered user button 6.      Type in the userid (first name initial last name) and password You can click the Save button again if you want to save your login information. 7.      Click Login 8.      After you do this initial setup, you will just need to logon using your user name and password at the FirstClass logon window and you are ready to go each and every time. What if I am behind a firewall?   (There are three to work around this issue) If you or your company has a firewall, please contact your system administrator or the person administrating the firewall. Inform them that FirstClass responds on Port 510. or You can change the default port that the FirstClass Client uses to connect to our FirstClass Server. 1. At the Logon Window, click the Setup button.   2. In the new window that opens, click on the Configure button.   3. In the next window, click in the Port number field and type in 443. 4. Click Save on all your open windows until you reach the login window. or If your company is running a proxy server, you can configure your client to use it. 1. At the Logon Window, click the Setup button.   2. In the new window that opens, click on the Configure button.   3. In the next window, fill in the IP address of your networks proxy server.    (If you don't know the IP address ask your network administrator)   4. Click Save on all your open windows until you reach the login window.