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# Initialization of Macula Enterprise Server

After completing the installation wizard, you will be given the option to enter server setup. These settings can be changed later at any time via Server Setup Wizard.

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You will be unable to connect to the server that has not been initialized, it will return an error (*The server is not configured*).
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This step is mandatory; you will be unable to connect to your server and configure it if it has not been initialized. It is necessary to initialize the server even if you are planning to restore its configuration using the Server Backup and Restore Wizard.

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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="183"></th><th width="281"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Setting</td><td>Description</td><td>Default Value</td></tr><tr><td>Server name</td><td>User defined server title</td><td>[depending on the server type]</td></tr><tr><td>Connection type</td><td>LAN only, LAN/Internet, Internet only</td><td>Determined automatically</td></tr><tr><td>Server port</td><td>TCP port for incoming remote Client connections</td><td>60554</td></tr><tr><td>Local network</td><td>IP subnet for software operation, choose one from the drop-down list. Server will use the local computer IP address.</td><td>Configurations are determined and loaded automatically depending on the available network adapters</td></tr><tr><td>External IP address</td><td>Server public IP address or hostname, if applicable</td><td>[empty]</td></tr></tbody></table>

Note that the port defined here will be used to connect to the central server via local Macula Monitor and Macula Console connections. You will need to define the external (Internet) port for your Macula Enterprise via Macula Console in order to be able to connect from remote Macula Monitor connections.

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