ppn Operations
(ppnPC and ppnPRO)

The ppn is a personal private network (ppn) which is “personal” to a specific subscriber. Any ppn subscriber can utilize any computer that provides access to the internet. For ppnPRO it is necessary to have installed a copy of the Java 2 Runtime Environment, specifically the j2re-1_4_2_0_4. It is also necessary for the computer to have installed, or available on an attached digital storage media device, in a folder the ppnPRO program.

These components are needed to open the ppnPRO operating window. Upon opening the ppnPRO window, enter the Host name; the Port number; your User name; the name of the Group which you desire to participate; your User password; and then click on “Connect.” You will be connected.

You may open multiple ppn windows at the same time and you can be on-line and active with more than one group at a time.

You may be a member of as many groups as desire. There is no limit to the number of parties who may be a member of a specific group; however, the number of group members who can simultaneously participate on-line in a group is 128 parties.

If you are connected to a group and you are not active for a period of 30 minutes you will be notified of your inactivity, and if you continue to be inactive you will be disconnected. You may re-join the group by clicking on “Connect.”

The CONNECT button connects you to a new group based upon the information provided in the submittal windows. If you are connected to a group and the connect button is clicked you will be disconnected. If you are not connected to the group and the connect button is clicked you will be connected. In changing from one group to another the historical text in your ppn chat and system windows remains.

The USER buttons provide a listing of the parties currently on-line and active in the ppn group.

The FILES buttons provide many features. The SEND button allows you to copy one or more files from your host computer, or attached digital devices, and as data files, security send them to the group members. It also places the secure data files into the ppnVault where they can be picked-up by authorized parties at a later time.

The RECEIVE button allows you to copy one or more data files from the ppnVault and also to receive secure data files that are sent to you. These secure data files are placed into you ppnDownload file for your use and management.

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The DELETE REMOTE button allows you to delete your group’s secure data files that are currently stored in the ppnVault. Be advised that after 72 hours of residence a secure data file is subject to secure deletion by ppn. This secure destruction action is automatic.

The DELETE LOCAL button allows you to delete data files that are currently stored in your host computer.

The MISC button also provides a number of control options. The SAVE CHAT button saves the text in the chart window providing the ability to archive chat information and prove information items were delivered.

Similarly, the SAVE SYS button saves the text in the system window providing the ability to archive system information and prove data items were delivered and system events occurred.

Every user has a unique AES encryption key that is electronically created. The CHANGE AES KEY button directs ppn to change the user’s 256-bit AES encryption key. Note, ppn automatically and frequently changes every 256-bit AES encryption key, this command bottom allows the user to direct ppn to change it again now.

The CHANGE PASSWORD button directs the ppn to change the user’s current password to a new password. The LEAVE MESSAGE button allows a user to leave, for later pick-up, a message for anyone who is an authorized participant on the defined ppn group.

The CLIENT VERSION button provides notice of the version of ppn which is currently being utilized. It also notices you are a new version or upgrade is available. If an upgrade is available and you select to accept the upgrade this button will automatically install the updated version.

The SERVER STATUS button provides general and specific information about the user, the group and operations of ppn. The information is displayed in the ppn System Window.

The HELP button provides information on the General Features; Characteristics; Operating Procedures; and Trouble Shooting.

The CHAT line provides an input window for leaving text messages to the on-line and active members of the group. Typed text is sent to the online members upon the author hitting the enter key.

The LICENSE button provides access to the ppn user license.

The ADMINISTRATION buttons provide the user with group and users access to groups. To gain access to the Admin Information buttons the user must have access to the Group password.

The GROUP INFO button defines the parties who are authorized to participate in the Group.

The DELETE ACCOUNT button allows the user to delete the identified user within a Group.

The DELETE GROUP button allows the user to delete the identified Group.

To create a new group and/or to add members/participants to a group click the "Account" button at the top of this page.
These functions are performed within your account manager for security.