Remote Installation Guide

Overview

Remote registration (lobby mode) allows you to remotely register and assign devices to User profiles directly from the Magnus Box admin web interface. This guide provides instructions for automated installation and registration.

Automated Installation with PowerShell

Use the following PowerShell command to download and silently install the software with lobby mode enabled:

powershell
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://server_url/dl/2" -OutFile "C:\install.exe"; Start-Process -FilePath "C:\install.exe" -ArgumentList "/S", "/LOBBY" -Wait

Note: Replace server_url  with your actual Magnus Box server URL, keeping the /dl/2  at the end.

Alternative Installation Methods

Command Prompt

install.exe /S /LOBBY

Standard PowerShell

Start-Process -Wait .\install.exe -ArgumentList "/S /LOBBY"

Enabling Remote Registration for Existing Installations

To enable remote registration for previously installed clients or rejoin the lobby after a client restart:

1. Navigate to the installation directory:

cd "C:\Program Files\Magnus Box"

2. Run the lobby join command:

backup-tool.exe login join-lobby [server-url]

Completing Registration

1. After installation, the device will appear as "Unregistered" on the Devices page of the Magnus Box admin web interface.
2. Use the Register button on the right to assign the device to a User Profile.
3. Complete the registration process by following the prompts in the admin interface

Important Notes

• All file paths and executable names mentioned in this guide may vary depending on your company's branding and chosen installation settings
• The installation directory and software name will reflect your company's branded version of the software
• If you're unsure about the correct path or executable names, please check your specific installation details or contact support