The Location Certificate is an essential part of getting Eclipse running. Every transmitting location must have a unique Location Certificate. In contrast, an individual certificate is optional and can be used by an individual doctor for additional security. An individual certificate can be used at any Eclipse transmitting location.
We have had occasions when clients have been unable to get Eclipse working because they have received an individual certificate, but not a Location Certificate.
Your Location Certificate will arrive by mail on a CD. In early 2008, the CDs arrived with a plain white label showing the Australian Government Medicare Australia logo on top, and a 10 digit RA Number below the centre hole.
When viewed in Window Explorer, the contents of the CD should look like the image below ... |
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In contrast, an individual certificate usually arrives with a USB iKey or "smartcard". These are referred to as "Tokens" and have a separate installation CD which may refer to iKey drivers. You may install these by following the instructions which accompany them. However, these are not Location Certificates.
Once you have your location certificate, install it using these instructions.