Important Steps for ERA Activation

Question

Dear Sir/Ma'am,

What are the essential steps for activating ERA on a system? Include requirements related to WORM approval, admission criteria, the correct ERA executable, internet connectivity, firewall settings, and IPv6 configuration. Also, provide steps to disable the firewall and IPv6 in Windows 10 & 11.

Answer 1

Dear Sir/Ma'am,

Important Steps for ERA Activation:

1. WORM Approval – Ensure the system is uploaded and approved from WORM.
2. Minimum Admission – At least one admission is required for ERA activation.
3. Use MKCL ERA EXE – Always install and use MKCL ERA EXE, not any other version.
4. Stable Internet – The system should be connected to a stable internet connection.
5. Disable Firewall – If possible, turn off the firewall (Steps for Windows 10 & 11 are shared below).
6. Disable IPv6 – Make sure IP Version 6 (IPv6) is turned off (Steps for Windows 10 & 11 are shared below)

Steps to Turn Off Windows Firewall:

1. Press Windows + R, type control, and press Enter to open the Control Panel.
2. Click on System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall.
3. In the left panel, click Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.
4. Select Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) for both Private and Public networks.
5. Click OK to save changes.

Steps to Disable IPv6:

1. Press Windows + R, type ncpa.cpl, and press Enter to open Network Connections.
2. Right-click on your active network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and select Properties.
3. Scroll down and uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6).
4. Click OK and restart your computer to apply changes.

 

Hardware Specifications

1. Minimum IT Infrastructure

• Minimum Lab setup :1 Server + 10 Clients
• Xtenda Setup is not allowed

2. Minimum Server Configuration

• For Desktop:- CPU - Intel Core i3-10100(10th Gen) @ 3.60GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• For Laptop:- CPU - Intel Core i3-1005G1 @ 1.20GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
• RAM:- 16 GB
• Nvme/SSD: 1 TB (Only for Server)
• Integrated Graphics
• LAN Cable for server (Wi-Fi not recommended)
• 3 USB Ports
• Windows 11(64-bit) Pro/Ent Edition
• Antivirus
• Quantity required percenter (minimum): 1 Desktop/Laptop
• Minimum 100 Mbps Broadband Internet connection

The above-mentioned server can support up to 20 Clients. If the number of Clients is more, then the server CPU and RAM should be increased proportionately

3.Minimum Client Configuration

• Desktop:- CPU - Intel Core i3-10100(10th Gen) @ 3.60GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• Laptop:- CPU - Intel Core i3-1005G1 @ 1.20GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
• RAM:- 8 GB
• Nvme/SSD: 256 GB
• Lan Cable / Wi-Fi Network
• Audio ports
• Keyboard and Mouse
• Headphone with Mic
• One Web Camera / integrated Camera
• 3 USB ports
• Minimum 15inch Monitor or above
• Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise (64-bit)
• Antivirus
• Quantity required per center (minimum): 10 Desktops/Laptops*
  • Laptops are preferable because:
    1. Consume less power
    2. Require less space
    3. Easy to maintain
    4. Minimum 3-4 hours of power backup available in case of power failure
    5. Inbuilt Web camera
    6. Easy to move
    7. WiFi connectivity

4. LAN:

1. LAN 1 Gbps Network Switch (Server and all Laptops should be connected to this Network Switch) or Dual Band WiFi Access Point – 300 Mbps, 802.11n
2. Electrical and LAN wiring should run perpendicular to each other. If they are parallel to each other, then a distance of 2 feet should be maintained between them to avoid interference

5. Internet

• Minimum 100 Mbps Broadband Connection (wired / wireless) (Server and all Laptops should be able to connect to the Internet by using Internet Connection Sharing or Proxy Server)