How to Install Middleware

The following steps should be completed on the device where the Middleware Installation will reside.

Download Middleware

1. Go to Menu > Admin > System > Terminals (External)
2. Click the MIDDLEWARE (ZIPPED) button on the top right of the screen
3. Extract this folder to C:\MW
   
   

Install the correct Version of Java

1. Uninstall all versions of Java from your device 
2. Install (As Admin or Run as Admin) the following version of Java
   1. https://corretto.aws/downloads/resources/8.302.08.1/amazon-corretto-8.302.08.1-windows-x64-jre.msi
   2. Leave all the defaults, and click Next until you click Finish
   3. After the Java installation is completed, open the file C:\MW\conf\wrapper.conf in notepad 
      1. change the line “wrapper.java.command” to point to the program java.exe that was installed
      2. wrapper.java.command=C:\Program Files\Amazon Corretto\jre8\bin\java.exe

Install & Run Middleware

1. Go to the C:\MW folder on your device
2. You will need to choose one of the following options, right-click, and choose Run as Administrator
   1. Install _and_Start_MW_Service.cmd
   2. Install _MW_Sofware.cmd
   3. Install _MW_as_Application.cmd
3. Once Middleware is installed, choose one of the following options, right-click, and choose Run as Administrator
   
   1. Start_MW_as_Application.cmd
   2. Start_MW_as_Application_Hide_Console.cmd
   3. Start_MW_as_Service.cmd
      
      

First Time Configuration

1. The first time you use middleware, you will need to enter in the following data:
   1. Description: A description of the device where this installation is kept. This will help with future troubleshooting.
   2. Company ID: This is your Company Shortname. 
   3. Password: If you do not know your password, please reach out to support@fuseworkforce.com for assistance.
2. You should now be ready to start Adding New Devices!
   
   

Please reach out to support@fuseworkforce.com if you need any assistance with this process.