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Installing the ScrewDrivers Gateway

The Gateway server enables Enterprise edition's mobile printing and TCP/IP client functionality; the Cloud Connector service adds remote/cloud printing. Both are Enterprise only — skip this page on Pro or Essentials.

Step 1: Prepare the Gateway server​

  • Windows Server 2016 or newer, with .NET 4.8 installed.
  • Network connectivity to your SQL Server and License Server, plus internet access if you'll use the cloud relay.
  • Firewall rules:
    • Inbound 4600 (default) for client connections (TCP/IP clients, non-Windows platforms, and mobile) — TLS 1.2 secured
    • Cloud Connector deployments additionally use 5550/5551 — see Ports and Firewall Rules

Step 2: Install the Gateway services​

  1. Run the installer locally (ScrewDriversProOrEnterprise_<version>_x64.exe) as administrator.
  2. In the wizard:
    • Component selection: check Gateway Service, and Cloud Connector Service if you're using remote/cloud printing.
    • Database connection: enter your SQL Server details and click Test Connection.
    • License configuration: License Server address or nodelock key — an Enterprise license is required.
    • Gateway configuration: the client port (4600 default) and Cloud Connector enablement if you're using remote/cloud printing.
    • Accept the default path and install; reboot if prompted.
  3. Verify the services: 
    Get-Service -Name "Tricerat*"
    # Gateway (and Cloud Connector, if selected) should be running

Step 3: Verify connectivity​

Test a client connection to the Gateway on port 4600, and confirm the cloud relay connection in ScrewDrivers Administration if you enabled it.

Next steps​