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MMI Application Configurations
Hardware and Software Requirements/Browser Settings required to
use Midwest ISO Market Applications through the Midwest ISO
Market Portal
9.5, April 2, 2010
MMI Application
Configurations
Hardware and Software
Requirements/Browser
Settings required to use
Midwest ISO Market
Applications through the
Midwest ISO Market Portal
Midwest ISO
P.O. Box 4202
Carmel, IN 46082-4202
Tel.: 317-249-5400 Fax: 317-249-5703
http://www.midwestmarket.org
CONTENTS
Disclaimers ........................................................................................................................................1
Document Change History .................................................................................................................1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................2
I. System Requirements/Recommendations ......................................................................................3
A. Software Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 3
B. Hardware Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 3
II. Midwest ISO Market Portal Configuration ......................................................................................4
A. Internet Explorer/Internet Options Settings .......................................................................................... 4
B. Display Setting .................................................................................................................................. 12
III. FTR Application Configuration ....................................................................................................15
A. Download the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) ............................................................................... 15
B. Verifying JRE Configuration .............................................................................................................. 15
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FIGURES
Figure II.A.1 – Select Internet Options .................................................................................................. 4
Figure II.A.2 – Click the Advanced tab ................................................................................................. 5
Figure II.A.3 – Verify that “Use HTTP 1.1” is checked .......................................................................... 6
Figure II.A.4 – Verify “Use SSL 2.0” and “Use SSL 3.0” are checked. .................................................. 7
Figure II.A.5 – Internet Options Security Tab ........................................................................................ 8
Figure II.A.6 – Click the “Customer Level” button ................................................................................. 8
Figure II.A.7 – Enable “Access data source across domains”............................................................... 9
Figure II.A.8 –Enable “Active scripting” and “Scripting of Java applets”.............................................. 10
Figure II.A.9 – Apply Security Custom Level settings ......................................................................... 10
Figure II.A.10 – Critical Internet Options Security Settings ................................................................. 11
Figure II.B.1 – Properties Menu .......................................................................................................... 12
Figure II.B.2 – Screen Resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 or higher ........................................... 12
Figure II.B.3 – Click the Advanced button........................................................................................... 13
Figure II.B.4 – DPI setting is set to 96 DPI ......................................................................................... 14
Figure III.B.1 – Classic Start Menu ..................................................................................................... 16
Figure III.B.2 – Windows XP Style Menu ............................................................................................ 16
Figure III.B.3 – Windows Control Panels ............................................................................................ 17
Figure III.B.4 – Java Control Panel – General Tab ............................................................................. 18
Figure III.B.5 – Java Control Panel – Java Tab .................................................................................. 18
Figure III.B.6 – Java Runtime Settings ............................................................................................... 19
Figure III.B.7 – JNLP Runtime Settings .............................................................................................. 19
TABLES
Table 1 – Software Requirements ........................................................................................................ 3
Table 2 – Hardware Recommendations ............................................................................................... 3
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Disclaimers
DISCLAIMERS
This reference is prepared for discussion and information purposes and provided "as is” without
representation or warranty of any kind, including without limitation, accuracy, completeness or
appropriateness for any particular purpose. The Midwest ISO assumes no responsibility for the
consequences of any errors or omissions. Midwest ISO may revise or withdraw this reference at any
time at its discretion without notice. Even though every effort will be made by the Midwest ISO to
update these references and inform its membership of changes, it is the user’s responsibility to
ensure you are using the most recent edition.
DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY
Version
Reason for Issue
Date
9.1
Initial publication of document
August 17, 2004
9.2
Updated to use new logo template
March 6, 2008
9.3
Updated hardware and software requirements
September 11, 2009
9.4
Updated FTR/Java sections
October 22, 2009
9.5
Updated software requirements
April 2, 2010
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
The Midwest ISO has established a minimum set of system requirements and required configurations to utilize
the Midwest ISO Market Applications through the Midwest ISO Market Portal. Internet Options settings and
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) configurations are provided for both the Market Portal and the FTR
Application. An overview of this information is provided below.
While the complete document contains considerable details on the respective requirements for interacting with
the Midwest ISO Market Portal, the following sections pertain to the critical requirements for running the
Midwest ISO Market Portal and the FTR Application:
Midwest ISO Market Portal Configuration:
1.
Internet Explorer Advanced Internet Options (Section II – Page 11)
2.
Display Settings (Section II)
FTR Application Configuration:
1.
JRE Setup and Configuration (Section III)
If you have any questions or need assistance regarding configuration, please contact Midwest ISO Client
Relations at 866-296-6476.
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I. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
I. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
This section details the software and hardware recommendations for the Midwest ISO Market Portal and its
applications.
A. Software Requirements
Midwest ISO requires a Microsoft Windows operating system and a Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser
for use with the Midwest ISO Market Portal.
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP (recommended)
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 7
Web Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 (recommended)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
Plug-Ins
Java Runtime Environment (Sun) v1.5
(See Section III for details)
Table 1 – Software Requirements
B. Hardware Recommendations
Midwest ISO recommends the following hardware configurations based on the system requirements of the
Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems.
CPU – Processor
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) processor
RAM
1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM or higher
Available disk space
40 GB hard drive with at least 16 GB of available space
Internet Access
Direct Internet Connection (broadband, T1, T3, etc.)
Table 2 – Hardware Recommendations
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II. MIDWEST ISO MARKET PORTAL
CONFIGURATION
This section details the required settings and configuration for the Midwest ISO Market Portal.
Market Portal Configuration Overview
There are two high level steps involved with configuring your computer for using the Midwest ISO Market
Portal:
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Configuring Internet Explorer – Internet Options
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Configuring your Display Settings
A. Internet Explorer/Internet Options Settings
To appropriately configure your browser for use of the Midwest ISO Market Portal, please make the following
selection in Internet Options of your Internet Explorer:
1.
Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools, Internet Options
Figure II.A.1 – Select Internet Options
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2.
The Internet Options window will display. Click on the Advanced Tab
Figure II.A.2 – Click the Advanced tab
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3.
Verify that the “Use HTTP 1.1” is checked
Figure II.A.3 – Verify that “Use HTTP 1.1” is checked
Remaining selections for step 3 are shown on the next page…
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Additional selection to be made under the Advanced Tab:
Figure II.A.4 – Verify “Use SSL 2.0” and “Use SSL 3.0” are checked.
Note: If you experience problems with your internet browser settings a good way to troubleshooting is to make
sure that all your selections are the same as the ones listed here. These settings are the default settings in
Internet Explorer v6.0. Clicking on the “Restore Defaults” button under the Advanced Tab will reset your
Advanced settings to the ones listed here. Please note, however, clicking on the “Restore Defaults” button will
replace any custom settings that you have set prior.
4.
After making these selections, click Apply.
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5.
In the same Internet Options window, click on the Security Tab.
Figure II.A.5 – Internet Options Security Tab
6.
Verify that Internet zone is selected (if not then select it) and then click on the Custom Level…
button at the bottom of the screen.
Figure II.A.6 – Click the “Customer Level” button
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7.
Scroll to the Miscellaneous section. Make sure that under “Access data sources across domains”,
Enable is checked. If it is not checked click on “Enable” to select it. This is necessary to view
Settlements statements using the style sheets. (Please note this is not the default Medium Security
Setting)
Figure II.A.7 – Enable “Access data source across domains”
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8.
Scroll down to the Scripting section. Make sure that under “Active Scripting”, Enable is checked.
Also, for “Scripting of Java applets”, make sure Enable is checked. If either one or both of these is not
checked click on “Enable” to enable these options. (Please note these settings are the defaults for
Medium Security)
Figure II.A.8 –Enable “Active scripting” and “Scripting of Java applets”
9.
Click the OK button on the Security Settings window. Then click on the Apply button on the Internet
Options window and the OK button.
Figure II.A.9 – Apply Security Custom Level settings
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Please Note:
If do not have administrative rights to modify your Internet Explorer Internet Options, please notify your IT
administrator. Of the Internet Settings steps listed above, the following steps are critical to operating the
Midwest ISO Market Portal. Please contact Client Relations if this is an issue.
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Under the Security Tab, click on Custom Level, Scroll down to Scripting, make sure that for “Active
Scripting”, Enable is checked. Also, for “Scripting of Java applets”, make sure Enable is checked.
(Please reference Steps 6-9 above.)
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Under the Advanced Tab, it is critical that:
i.
Under “HTTP 1.1 settings”, check Use HTTP 1.1
ii. Under “Security”, check both Use SSL 2.0 and Use SSL 3.0
(Please reference Steps 1-4 above and the following screen shot.)
Figure II.A.10 – Critical Internet Options Security Settings
Third Party Software Notice:
You may have third party software installed that could interfere with Midwest ISO Market Portal functionality.
Midwest ISO does not know of any specific examples of third party software that will interfere with the Market
Portal scripts but there are some products like popup blockers and internet security that may disable parts of
JavaScript and style sheet functionality in addition to blocking http request header information. Midwest ISO
will be investigating this further and will provide more information to Participants. If you encounter any issues
with these items, please contact Midwest ISO Client Relations.
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B. Display Setting
The Midwest ISO Market Portal requires specific display settings to be made on your Desktop for proper
viewing. You will need to change the resolution of your display view to 96 DPI. For optimal viewing, Screen
Resolution should be 1024 X 768 pixels or higher.
To change your resolution settings:
1.
Go to your desktop and right click
2.
Select Properties
Figure II.B.1 – Properties Menu
3.
Click on the Settings tab to display the screen below. Screen resolution should be set at 1024 by 768
pixels. If its not, slide the marker indicator over to the correct resolution.
Figure II.B.2 – Screen Resolution should be set to 1024 x 768 or higher
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4.
Click the Advanced button.
Figure II.B.3 – Click the Advanced button
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5.
Once you click the Advanced button, the following screen will display. On the General tab, make
sure your DPI setting is set to 96 DPI. Click Apply and then OK.
You are now ready to begin using the Midwest ISO Market Portal and configure the FTR Application.
Figure II.B.4 – DPI setting is set to 96 DPI
Please Note:
The examples shown above are for Windows XP, you may experience slight variations with previous versions
of Windows and different video cards.
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III. FTR APPLICATION CONFIGURATION
This section details the required settings for the FTR Application of the Midwest ISO Market Portal.
Java Runtime Environment Installation and Configuration Overview
One of the Applications available to the user on the Midwest ISO Market Portal is the FTR Application. This
application requires the use of a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to be installed on the user’s PC. This section
describes the necessary setup and configuration steps required to setup the JRE and to use the FTR application
through the Midwest ISO Market Portal.
While all users will have Internet Explorer on their computers, it is likely that you may not have the correct
version of JRE installed and configured. Midwest ISO recommends JRE 1.5 for the FTR system. Once the
recommended version of the JRE is installed the client computer (i.e. Market Participant’s PC) will be able to
download the applet automatically every time the user accesses it on the FTR system web pages.
A. Download the Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
The installation and configuration of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) assumes that the user has
administrative rights to install the software on the personal computer. No additional special administrative
privileges are necessary after installation. The recommended JRE version can be downloaded directly from the
SUN website: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index_jdk5.jsp. Please refer to the instructions on the Sun
website to download and install the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
B. Verifying JRE Configuration
After the JRE Installation is completed, please follow the steps below to verify the installation and configuration
of the Java Runtime Environment.
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1.
Open the Control Panel as shown below: (You may see one of the following two figures)
Figure III.B.1 – Classic Start Menu
Figure III.B.2 – Windows XP Style Menu
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2.
Once the Control Panel displays, locate the Java icon as shown below: Double click this icon.
Figure III.B.3 – Windows Control Panels
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3.
Once you double click the JAVA icon in the control the following window will appear.
Figure III.B.4 – Java Control Panel – General Tab
4.
Navigate to the Java Tab as shown below:
Figure III.B.5 – Java Control Panel – Java Tab
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5.
Double click the View button on Java Applet Runtime Settings: Verify 1.5xxxx is listed.
Figure III.B.6 – Java Runtime Settings
6.
Double click the View button on Java Application Runtime Settings: Verify 1.5xxxx is enabled.
Figure III.B.7 – JNLP Runtime Settings
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