Request your free student licenses today!
RadBlue EGM and host simulators are perfect for seeing the potential of the G2S protocol in action.
To request free student licenses for the RadBlue System Tester (RST), RadBlue G2S Scope (RGS) and RadBlue Protocol Analyzer (RPA), complete the form to your right.
Note that you will need a copy of the G2S protocol to use our tools effectively. For information on obtaining a copy of the G2S protocol documents, visit the Gaming Standards Association website.
Questions?
What is a MAC address, and how do I find out what mine is?
The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier assigned to your computer’s Network Interface Card(s) (NIC). This means that your license will only work with the computer that has the MAC address you specify.
MAC addresses are alphanumeric and have an XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format. For example: 04-00-24-55-4A-02.
To find your MAC address on a Windows system:
1. Go to: Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
2. Type ipconfig /all
3. Find the Physical Address field. This is the MAC address for your computer.
To find your MAC address on a Linux system:
1. Open a command prompt.
2. Type ifconfig
3. Find the HWaddr field. This is the MAC address for your computer.
What if my computer has multiple MAC addresses?
Good question. You can use any of your computer’s MAC addresses – just pick one.
Who is eligible for this offer?
This offer is open to casinos and other interested parties. Not sure if that includes you? Give us a call at 775.329.0990 and let’s chat.
What is included?
Student licenses for use with the RadBlue System Tester (RST), theRadBlue G2S Scope (RGS) and the RadBlue Protocol Analyzer (RPA). While the student version is identical to the standard version, a student version of the products will work only with other student-licensed products.
I'm a casino. Why do I care about protocol stuff?
We’re sure that you’ve heard of server-based gaming and/or networked gaming. The underlying technology for these innovations is GSA’s Game-to-System protocol. The RadBlue tools included in this offer will give you a chance to see the protocol in action and to learn about the features G2S supports before it arrives on your casino floor. More importantly, our tools can help you become a more informed consumer of G2S-based products – the more you understand about G2S, the better decisions you will be able to make when you’re presented with all of the choices G2S will bring.
RadBlue has worked closely with the Gaming Standards Association in developing its tools to ensure they are G2S compliant.
How do RadBlue tools relate to actual G2S-based products?
EGM and System developers all over the world currently use our tools for reference during the development process. Testing agencies and product assurance groups use these same tools to test G2S-based products. So, the messaging you see in our tools will closely mirror what you see in G2S-based products.
See our client list for more on the companies and testing agencies that rely on RadBlue tools for G2S support.
Once I get my student licenses, what do I do?
We’re so glad you asked. Once you receive your student licenses, save them to your computer. Then, go to the product pages for RST, RGS and RPA, and download the installers. You will be prompted for the license location during installation.
Where do I start?
Download our Quick Start guide to get going quickly on the basics of RST, RGS and RPA. Need more info? A complete user guide is available for each product on our documentation page. To see RST and RPA in action, visit our product demos page.
What if I have questions or issues while using the products?
The RadBlue Forum is the place to go if you have questions, issues or suggestions about using any RadBlue product. It is also the quickest and easiest way to communicate with the RadBlue team. Simply create a user login and enter your issue under the appropriate topic. Generally, you’ll have a response within the hour (if not sooner).
If you prefer, you can email our support team.
Do I really need all three products?
Since you are simulating a G2S conversation between an EGM and host system, at a minimum, you must have RST (the EGM simulator) and RGS (the host simulator) to talk to one another. Once they are talking, you can add RPA to the middle of the conversation to see the messages pass back and forth between the two endpoints.
RPA is not required for the G2S conversation, but if you are planning to put G2S on your slot floor and want to be able to see the messages and troubleshoot which endpoint is causing an issue, we recommend that you try this very useful tool. It is truly provides a window into G2S communications on your slot floor. To learn more, check out the RPA demo.
I'm still confused.
We’re here to help. Give us a call at 775.329.0990. We will be happy to answer your questions and walk you through any issues.
