Part 1: Installation

This section explains the installation process for the IBM Aspera Connect on your system. Connect can be installed on your system through the Web installer or downloadable DMG. See the corresponding sections below.

CAUTION:
  • Before performing a system-wide installation (all users of the machine), uninstall any per-user installations. For details, see Uninstalling.
  • Eject all previous Connect installers before downloading the new installer.
Important: In order for Connect to function correctly, you must have cookies enabled within your browser. For instructions on verifying this setting, see the Help documentation for your browser.

The Connect Web Installer

  1. Use your browser to navigate to your Aspera Web application (IBM Aspera Faspex, IBM Aspera Connect Server or IBM Aspera Shares).
  2. Once you have reached the server's Web page, you see an Install Now button (or Upgrade Now button if you have an older version of Connect installed on your system).

    Depending on your operating system and browser, clicking this button either launches the automatic installer or redirects you to the Connect download page (for manual installation).

  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
  4. If your browser displays a security prompt or warning, click Allow or Continue to proceed.

The Connect Desktop Installer

You can download the Connect DMG directly from http://downloads.asperasoft.com/connect2/. Once downloaded, close your Web browser and run the installer on your machine. You will need to accept the terms and conditions and click Install.

After Installation

Once Connect has finished installing, you can open it from the following location:

Macintosh HD > Applications > Aspera Connect

OR

Macintosh HD > Users > home_directory > Applications >Aspera Connect

Note: In addition to the Connect application, the Aspera encryption/decryption utility (IBM Aspera Crypt) is also installed on your system.