Access / One® Network
Getting Started
This chapter defines the prerequisites for deploying your Access/One Network and
instructions for how to install the Manager/One plug-in.
Host Network Requirements
Your Access/One Network requires the presence of several network servers and
services in the host wired network, including:
◗ DHCP Server (see also “Non-DHCP Server Environment” on page 25)
◗ FTP Server
◗ Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, version 6.0 and above)
DHCP Server
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A DHCP server is necessary to distribute IP addresses and ancillary information to
your Access/One Network. Many routers contain DHCP servers and allow the
specification of DHCP options necessary to provide network information that would
otherwise be configured manually. Strix recommends that each module is given a
DHCP reservation allowing it to obtain the same IP address whenever it’s required.
The reservation is based on MAC address and may allow system administrators to
specify options unique to a module as well as a network.
Because modules within Access/One Network change their addresses
frequently (due to the network’s dynamic self-configuration capability),
the DHCP server must support IP address persistence. Without IP
address persistence different addresses will be assigned every time,
resulting in invalid self-configurations and network topologies.
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To prevent any interruption in service, the DHCP lease time should be set to infinite
whenever possible, though Strix recommends configuring a reservation for each
Access/One Network module regardless of the lease time. Doing so will avoid any
unanticipated problems and maintain management consistency. All modules within
your Access/One Network require the following RFC 2132 option numbers to be
specified:
Option Title Description
1 Subnet Mask Network subnet mask, as applied to the given IP
address.
2 Time Offset Number of hours the DHCP client will add or
subtract from SNTP time.
3 Default Router Specifies the default gateway for this network
segment.
6 DNS Server Specifies one or two DNS servers (by priority).
12 Host Name Specifies the unique system name of the module.
15 Domain Name Specifies the domain name for this network. This is
used to fully qualify any hostname operations that
the module may generate (for example, ping node1
= ping node1.strixsystems.com). This applies to
module operations only and does not affect users.
42 NTP Server Specifies the NTP server IP address (local or
Internet).
Examples of DHCP servers include (but are not limited to):
◗ Windows 200X Server
◗ Cisco IOS
◗ Linux
◗ Sun OS
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Non-DHCP Server Environment
In the absence of a DHCP server, Strix modules utilize zero configuration
networking protocols to allocate IP addresses. In this case, modules will
automatically select unique and non-conflicting IP addresses, enabling users to
statically configure the modules and manage the Strix network effectively.
For Access/One Network to operate properly in the automatic mode, IP
gateway, DNS server or DHCP server IP addresses must be configured
correctly.
FTP Server
An FTP (or secure FTP) server is required to transfer firmware and configuration data
from distribution media to Access/One Network modules. Software distribution via
an FTP server relies on user accounts to maintain security.
Access/One Network firmware and configuration files must be
Access/One Network modules are capable of specifying a user name and password
transferred and distributed throughout your Access/One Network from
the Manager/One interface, using the FTP configuration parameters you
provide. Any other method for transferring and distributing files is not
supported by Strix Systems.
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(including anonymous) to log into an FTP server. Directory access may be
configurable based on the FTP server software, so files related to your Access/One
Network may be available only to Access/One Network modules. TFTP is not
currently supported.
Some examples of FTP servers include:
◗ Windows 200X Server
◗ Linux
◗ Sun OS
◗ Many shareware/freeware implementations
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Internet Browser
Access/One Network and the Manager/One interface are supported in Windows
Internet Explorer, version 6.0 and above.
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Privacy settings for Internet Explorer must be set to medium or low for
interoperability with Manager/One. Also, Internet Explorer may stop
responding if connectivity to the network server is interrupted for
extended periods (this does not apply to normal network reboots or
outages). In this case, use the Windows Task Manager to manually end
the task. (Ctrl + Alt + Del). Do not leave Internet Explorer running
unless you are actively managing the network server.
Figure 7. Windows Task Manager
Screen Resolution
Manager/One uses detailed graphical designs within its interface. The quality and
relative sizes of the screen images generated by Manager/One will depend on the
preferences you have set for your screen resolution. For best results, Strix
recommends using a screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels.
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About Manager/One
Manager/One is a graphical management interface that runs on Internet Explorer,
version 6.0 or above. It allows you to view, monitor, configure and manage your
Access/One Network at any level (network, subnet, node, or individual module)
from your Web browser. Figure 8 shows an example of the Manager/One interface
at the subnet level, where network nodes and the individual modules contained
within each node are displayed.
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Figure 8. Manager/One Interface (Subnet Level)
Installing the Manager/One Plug-In
The Manager/One plug-in for Internet Explorer must be installed on your PC to
facilitate discovery and management of your Access/One Network and all of its
individual elements. Once installed, the Manager/One plug-in performs an
automatic self-discovery procedure, effectively capturing an accurate and detailed
image of the network and providing you with a powerful graphical interface to it.
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Perform the following procedure to download and install the Manager/One plug-in.
1. The Manager/One plug-in file is stored in a compressed (.zip) folder. Go to
our Web site at http://www.strixsystems.com/support/ and download the
compressed folder to your local computer. Contact Strix for a username and
password to access the support section of our Web site.
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2. Open the compressed folder and double-click on the EXE file contained in
the folder (the full name of the file may be different, depending on the
revision level currently available).
3. When the Access/One Network setup wizard appears (it takes a few
seconds), follow the wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Figure 9. Access/One Network Setup Wizard
4. When the Manager/One plug-in is installed successfully, the next time you
launch your Web browser, the Manager/One icon (Strix Wings) can be
found in your browser’s taskbar.
Strix Wings
Figure 10. Manager/One Icon
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Launching the Manager/One Utility Pane
To launch the Manager/One utility pane, click on the Manager/One Icon in your
browser’s taskbar. The window splits into a right pane (containing your browser) and
a left pane (containing the Manager/One utility pane). This new utility pane is driven
by an applet that you loaded when you installed the Manager/One plug-in.
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Utility Pane Internet Browser
Figure 11. Manager/One Utility Pane
Your New Manager/One Utility Pane
The applet that generates the Manager/One utility pane is provided as a
simple and intuitive way to find your network servers before you start
managing the network. It should not be used for network management
or as a substitute for debugging tools, as any other use of the utility
pane is not authorized or supported by Strix Systems.
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The new Manager/One utility pane (left pane) contains the following items:
◗ A link to the Strix Systems Home Page.
◗ Your Strix Access/One Network, including an expandable listing of all
network nodes and the modules residing within the nodes. The list is
populated by label and serial number, and maintained in real time as a result
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of Access/One Network’s intelligent self-discovery feature.
You can expand any node (drill down to the individual modules contained within
the node) by double-clicking on the node’s label. You can also Page, Ping, or Teln et
into any module listed in the utility pane. Simply right-click on your chosen module
to display the available options.
Options
Figure 12. Expanded Utility Pane Tree
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To begin managing your Access/One Network, expand your chosen node and
double-click on any network server shown in the list. A login window appears as the
selected network server prompts you for a valid User Name and Password.
Figure 13. Manager/One Session Login Prompt
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The factory default for both the user name and password is Admin (with
a capitalized A). For your own security, we strongly recommend that
you assign new user login parameters immediately.
After inputting a valid user name and password, click on the OK button to start your
initial Manager/One management session.
Accessing Manager/One for the First Time
The first time you access Manager/One, the system immediately prompts you for a
network name change (the factory default name is AccessOne). You must change the
default name—the default name is reserved. Be aware that once you assign a
network name, the name cannot be changed.
Figure 14. Defining Your Network Name
At the dialog prompt, enter a meaningful network name that will define your new
Access/One Network, then click on the OK button. The new name is created and
Manager/One displays its main management window. From here you can manage
and configure all components residing within your Access/One Network.
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Starting a New Network
When starting a new network (cloud), the following information should be taken
into account:
◗ Wait for the network server to finish its discovery process and include all of
the modules within its stack. When this is done, the entire node becomes
gray. Once this is successful, more nodes can be admitted to the network.
Node (Gray)
Figure 15. Network (Cloud) View
◗ In situations where a hierarchical network topology is used that has a Central
Office (main subnet with its master network server) and remote subnets, the
entire network must be managed from the master network server at the
Central Office—all network configuration must be performed from this
master network server, then apply the configuration across the entire network
(initiated from the master network server at the Central Office).
See also:
• “Communicating Across Remote Subnets” on page 16.
• “Enabling Communication Between Remote Subnets” on page 125.
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Enabling Windows 2000 Servers for NTP Requests
To enable a Windows 2000 server to respond to NTP (Network Time Protocol)
requests from your Access/One Network, you must modify the registry.
Modifying registry settings can cause serious problems, including loss
1. From your computer’s Start menu, choose Run and type regedit in the Open
of service. Strix Systems assumes no responsibility for changes made to
your server’s registry.
field (you can also type regedit.exe but the EXE extension is not a
requirement).
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Figure 16. Run Dialog (Editing the Registry)
2. Click on the OK button to run the regedit.exe program.
3. From the Registry Editor window, select:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\Parameters
Figure 17. Registry Editor
4. Change LocalNTP to 1 (instead of 0).
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5. Set the DHCP option 42 on the DHCP server to the NTP server’s IP address
so that your Access/One Network devices will synchronize to the Windows
2000 server clock. See also “DHCP Server” on page 23.
6. If world accuracy is required, set the IP address of an Internet NTP server in
the
ntpserver field to allow the server to synchronize with a level 1 or level
2 clock.
7. Reboot the server for your changes to take effect.
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Updating the Firmware
This brief but important chapter shows you the correct method to use when updating
the Access/One Network firmware (to the entire network or to an individual
module), with some important notes that will ensure your network and its modules
are upgraded to the latest version without problems.
Before proceeding, read the following critical bullet points:
◗ You must have an FTP (or secure FTP) server.
◗ Access/One Network firmware and configuration files must be transferred
and distributed throughout your Access/One Network from the Manager/One
interface, using the FTP configuration parameters you provide. Any other
method for transferring and distributing files is not supported by Strix Systems.
◗ A mixed multi-version environment is not supported. When updating your
Access/One Network firmware, all network nodes and modules (IWS and
OWS) must be updated.
◗ All steps in this procedure must be performed from the same network server.
◗ Never attempt to bypass this procedure. Any method other than the one
described here is not authorized or supported by Strix Systems and may
violate regulatory restrictions.
◗ Errors caused by ignoring important steps in this procedure may result in
some nodes disappearing from your Manager/One interface. Strix Systems
assumes no responsibility for misconfigured networks caused by neglect.
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Prerequisite Steps
1. Make a note of your FTP server’s configuration and security parameters,
including:
• Host name and/or IP address
• User ID
• Pas swor d
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2. Go to the Partner Login page on our Web site and enter your username and
password to log in. If you don’t have access to this section of the Web site,
please contact your Strix representative for a copy of the latest firmware.
Figure 18. Partner Login
3. Go to the Downloads section and choose the firmware update file you want
from the list. The file is in the form of a compressed folder (zip file).
4. Save the zip file to a convenient location on your computer. The zip file
contains multiple files:
• Release notes, highlighting the changes in this version of the firmware.
• Two binary image (BIN) files (accessone.bin and accessone_m.bin).
5. Move both BIN files to a suitable location on your FTP server.
6. To update firmware at the network level, go to “Updating Firmware Across
the Network” on page 37. To update firmware on an individual module, go
to “Updating Firmware on Individual Modules” on page 41.
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Updating Firmware Across the Network
1. From Manager/One at the network level, go to Configure>System and use
the Firmware Updates command to set up your FTP parameters (so the
system knows where to locate the BIN files).
Figure 19. Firmware Updates Command (Network Level)
The parameters you establish here will be propagated to all modules within
your Access/One Network. You must define the following:
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• FTP Server (IP address or name): For example, ftp.myserver.com.
• User Name: Ask your network administrator.
• Password: Ask your network administrator.
• Path: Enter a path if you placed the BIN files in a specific directory.
2. At the network level, Manager/One offers you the opportunity of setting up
how “aggressive” you want your FTP updates to be. This criteria includes:
• Number of Simultaneous Update Sessions: The default is 10 but you can
increase or decrease this number, as needed. The lower this number, the
faster any simultaneous FTP update sessions will be executed.
• Update Session Start Interval: This number defines the elapsed time (in
seconds) between the start of firmware update sessions. The default is 1
second.
• Update Session Timeout: This number defines the elapsed idle time (in
seconds) before the current FTP update session is aborted. The default is
600 seconds.
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3. Click on the Update button to inform Manager/One that you have made
changes to this page. When you click on the Update button you will notice
that the Apply Configuration tab changes to BLUE (to let you know that your
changes need to be applied across the network).
4. Click on the Apply Configuration tab to propagate your FTP session
changes across the network. You will be warned that the changes you made
with the Firmware Updates command will affect multiple devices on the
network.
Figure 20. Warning and Confirmation Request
5. Click on the OK button to confirm that you want to apply your changes
across the network, or click on the Cancel button to abort the process.
6. Go to Manage>Commands and use the Load Firmware on Network
command to load the new firmware’s image (BIN file) to all modules
contained in all network nodes within your Access/One Network.
When the firmware update process is started, you can review its progress in
the Command Progress frame (located at the top of the Details Pane).
Success
Figure 21. Command Progress (Firmware)
Updating firmware across the entire network involves communicating with
all nodes and all modules within your Access/One Network. This process
will take several minutes to complete. When completed successfully, a
GREEN check mark appears next to the progress bar.
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If the update process fails for any module, keep trying to download the
firmware, but do not reboot. Devices which already have the new firmware
but haven't rebooted will not download the firmware again. Any failures
will be reported in the View Action Status window.
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Figure 22. View Action Status Window
If the command fails on all modules, return to Step 1 and check that your
FTP parameters have been set up correctly.
If for any reason the update process repeatedly fails on any specific module
(or modules), move on to Step 7 and reboot the network (you will locate the
failed module later in this procedure then be directed to update its firmware
separately).
7. When the update process has completed (all network modules upgraded
with the new firmware), go to Manage>Commands at the network level and
use the Reboot Network command to reboot the network.
The Reboot Network command reboots each of the modules in all nodes
within your Access/One Network. Rebooting is always required when any
configuration changes are made at the network level.
See also, “Important Note About Rebooting” on page 4.
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8. After the network has rebooted, click on the Inventory tab and verify that all
modules have been upgraded. You will find the version number in the far
right side column of the Inventory window.
If all your Access/One Network modules have been upgraded successfully,
go directly to Step 10 (skip Step 9).
Figure 23. Inventory Window
9. This step only applies if the firmware update process across the network
failed on any module(s). In this case, make a note of the affected module(s)
then go to “Updating Firmware on Individual Modules” on page 41.
Because Access/One Network does not support a mixed multi-version
environment, you must upgrade the firmware on ALL modules before
proceeding.
10. With the firmware update process now completed (all modules upgraded),
you can log into the master network server and resume managing your
Access/One Network.
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Updating Firmware on Individual Modules
1. From Manager/One, log in to the module you want to upgrade.
2. Go to Configure>System and use the Firmware Updates command to
configure your FTP parameters (so the system knows where to locate the
BIN files).
Figure 24. Firmware Updates Command (Module Level)
You must define the following:
• FTP Server (IP address or name: For example, ftp.myserver.com.
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• User Name: Ask your network administrator.
• Password: Ask your network administrator.
• Path: Enter a path if you placed the BIN files in a specific directory.
• File Name: This field is exclusive to modules—it does not appear in the
Firmware Updates window at the network level. The file name is entered
here automatically by Manager/One (either accessone.bin or
accessone_m.bin), depending on which BIN file Manager/One sees
when it looks at the module’s existing configuration image. Do not
change the name of this file when updating the module’s firmware. The
file name in this field should be changed ONLY when updating
configuration files (not firmware).
3. After defining your FTP parameters, click on the Update button to apply
your changes to this module.
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4. Go to Manage>Actions and choose the Load Firmware/Configuration
command. In the Action Configuration window, select Download (for
Action Type) and select Image (for File Type). With these selections, the File
Version field is grayed out (not accessible).
Figure 25. Action Configuration Window
5. Click on the Download Now button to download the new firmware to the
module. The update process will take a few minutes. Manager/One will
confirm when the process completes successfully.
Reboot
Figure 26. Firmware Update Completed Successfully
If the command fails, return to Step 2 and check that your FTP parameters
have been set up correctly. Do not reboot the module at this time.
If your FTP parameters are set up correctly and the command fails
repeatedly, try resetting the module to its factory default state and repeat
this procedure. In this case, after the firmware has been upgraded you will
need to reconfigure the module for your network.
6. When the update process has completed successfully, click on the Reboot
button to reboot the module—or click on the Go Back button if you prefer
to reboot the module at a later time (the Reboot command is also available
from the Manage/Actions menu). Rebooting is always required when any
configuration changes are made to a module.
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The Manager/One Interface
Manager/One is an easy-to-use graphical interface to your Access/One Network,
residing on all modules within the network. Manager/One provides you with the
tools you need to ensure that your network is functioning efficiently and effectively,
and allows you to configure the network to suit your individual needs.
The visual aids contained in this chapter will help you to become more familiar with
the content and structure of Manager/One and your Access/One Network. Detailed
explanations and sample screens are provided for all management functions,
regardless of your network’s configuration.
The Manager/One interface is accessed from your Web browser, or by using the IP
address of any network server as a URL within Internet Explorer (version 6.0 and
above). The first time you launch Manager/One, the system prompts you to name
your Access/One Network—you cannot use the factory default name. Only after
assigning a network name can you begin to manage the network.
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The Manager/One Plug-In
The presence of our Manager/One icon (Strix Wings) in your browser’s taskbar
indicates that the Manager/One plug-in for Internet Explorer is installed. The plug-in
provides convenient tools for communicating with your Access/One Network
components (ping, Telnet and paging). If you don’t already have the plug-in
installed, go to “Installing the Manager/One Plug-In” on page 27 and install it now.
Strix Wings
Figure 27. Manager/One Icon
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The General Layout
Manager/One uses a straightforward tabbed page design with supplementary frames
that contain detailed information about your Access/One Network and its
components. The frames and/or the information they contain change as you make
selections and drill down into the system. The following graphic shows an example
of the Manager/One interface at the subnet level.
Figure 28. The Manager/One Interface (Default Flat View)
In Figure 28 you will notice that icons are used in Manager/One’s main window to
represent elements within the network (for example, network nodes, network
servers, wireless modules, base modules, and antennas). Various graphics and color
schemes are associated with these icons to denote the following:
◗ The type of component you’re looking at (for example, IWS or OWS)
◗ The function of the component within the network
◗ The active state of the component
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A Choice of Layouts
Manager/One gives you the option of changing its layout (the way you see your
network) from a Flat View, as shown in Figure 27, to a Logical Mesh Topology View,
which will be referred to simply as the Logical View from this point forward. The
logical view uses SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) technology, so you will need the
Adobe® SVG plug-in which can be downloaded from http://www.adobe.com/svg/.
The primary difference between the two layouts is how the logical view offers an
immediate snapshot of your Access/One Network’s topology—the interconnectivity
between wireless network nodes and other wired network components, such as a
router or Ethernet switch. The logical view also offers some additional navigational
features (discussed later in this chapter). But regardless of which view you are
looking at, Manager/One retains all of its functionality—the logical view is simply
providing you with another way of looking at the same thing. The following graphic
shows the subnet used in Figure 28, but in its logical view format.
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Figure 29. The Manager/One Interface (Logical View)
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Switching Between Layouts
To switch between the flat view and the logical view, click on the appropriate button
(located in the upper right corner of Manager/One’s toolbar).
Logical Mesh Topology Button
Flat View Button
Figure 30. Switching Between Layouts
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Features of the Logical Mesh Topology View
This section covers the navigational features in Manager/One that are specific to the
logical view, which include:
◗ The Segment View
◗ Too ls
◗ Logical View Legend
◗ Panning and Zooming
◗ Node Status Registers
These features only apply to the logical view and are provided for navigational
purposes only—they do not affect the functionality of your Access/One Network in
any way whatsoever. All other sections in this chapter are applicable to both the flat
view and the logical view. The layout you choose is simply a matter of personal
preference.
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Figure 31. Logical Mesh Topology View
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The Segment View
The segment view becomes available when you switch to Manager/One’s logical
view layout. It is located at the bottom of the main window and provides a snapshot
of each network connect segment.
Click here to reveal the Segment View
Segment View Pane
Figure 32. Segment View (List Format)
When you click on any Access/One Network node shown in the main window, the
segment view provides the node name, a listing of each module’s IP address, their
role in the network, and the current firmware level. The list format is the default, but
you can change the view to a graphical icon format at any time.
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Click on any node to see
its details in the Segment
View pane
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Switching from Segment View List to Segment View Icons
To switch the segment view from the default list format to an icon format, click on
the Segment Flat View button. The following graphic shows the same network
segment used in Figure 32, but in its icon format.
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Segment List View Button
Icon
Segment Flat View Button
Figure 33. Segment View (Icon Format)
In the icon format you can roll your mouse pointer over any module within the
selected node stack and see detailed information about the module in the form of a
pop-up window that is generated by Manager/One’s intuitive mouse-over feature
(discussed later in this chapter). When using the mouse-over feature, the information
displayed in the pop-up window differs slightly from the information provided by
the list view (for example, it provides channel data, the current data mode, and
network server dependencies).
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Tools
Each time you log into Manager/One and switch to its logical view layout, the Tools
pane is hidden (by default). To reveal the Tools pane you need to click on the Tools
button (located in the upper right corner of the main window).
Too ls B u tto n
Tools Pane
Figure 34. Accessing the Tools Pane
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The Tools pane provides two configurable options of how the logical view of your
Access/One Network is displayed. These are:
◗ Show Names
With this feature enabled, the main window displays the assigned names in
your Access/One Network of each node (under the relevant node).
DisabledEnabled
Figure 35. Show Names
◗ Show Link Strengths
With this feature enabled, all wireless links will be coded according to the
legend shown in the Tools pane. For example, a wireless link with an RSSI
(Received Signal Strength Indicator) value of -70 dBm and above will appear
as a GREEN broken line between nodes. If the RSSI changes, the appearance
of the link in the logical view will also change. With this feature disabled, all
wireless links are displayed as GRAY broken lines. The RSSI is a measure of
the energy observed by an antenna when receiving a signal.
DisabledEnabled
Figure 36. Show Link Strengths
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Either or both of these options in the Tools pane can be enabled or disabled,
depending on your preference.
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Logical View Legend
The following graphic highlights the network elements that are displayed in the main
window when you have your Manager/One session set to its logical view.
Number of Nodes with Lost Links
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Ethernet
Lost Link Container
Wireless Link
Segment
Node Type (OWS or IWS)
Figure 37. Logical View Legend
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Panning and Zooming
When the Manager/One interface is set to its logical view, you have the ability to
pan and zoom (in or out), as needed. The panning feature allows you to move the
image to any position within the main window (for example, if you are managing a
large Access/One Network, some of the network elements may not be within view
of the main window and you’ll need to pan the image to see them).
In other cases, you may want to zoom into a specific area of the network for a
clearer image—Manager/One utilizes SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) so there’s
little or no degradation in the quality of the image when using the zoom feature.
Click here to zoom out
Click here to zoom in
Click here and drag the image to pan
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Figure 38. Panning and Zooming
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Node Status Registers
In addition to its color scheme for denoting the operational status of nodes and
module, when set to its logical view, Manager/One includes a feature that registers
how many nodes (not individual modules) are in a particular operational state.
These registers are located in the upper right corner of the main window when the
logical view is selected.
Link Lost Nodes
Normal Nodes
Factory Default Nodes
Figure 39. Node Status Registers
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Management Tools and Features (Any Layout)
This section covers Manager/One’s management tools and features, applicable to
both the flat view and the logical view. These items include:
◗ The Details Pane
◗ Node Operational Status Indicators
◗ The Toolbar
◗ Intuitive Mouse Over
◗ Inputting Data
Details Pane
Toolbar
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Intuitive Mouse-Over
Figure 40. Management Tools and Features
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The Details Pane
The Details Pane is located on the left side of the main window and contains the
following informational frames:
◗ Command Progress
Shows the progress of any commands you initiate and details about the
command when the tree is expanded. Upon the successful completion of a
command, a GREEN check mark appears at the right side of the progress bar.
◗ Summary Statistics
This frame provides a summary of statistical data regarding your Access/One
Network and its components, in the form of a collapsible/expandable tree
structure. The information contained in this frame includes how many Strix
nodes, modules and wireless connections are currently up and running.
◗ Node Monitoring
The content of this frame is determined by which node you have selected. If
no node is selected then this frame remains blank (default). To see the current
status of a node, simply click on any node in the main window. Node details
are displayed in the form of a collapsible/expandable tree structure.
You can hide or show the details of any of the above frames (or the entire Details
Pane) by clicking on its title.
Command Progress
Summary Statistics
Node Monitoring
Figure 41. Details Pane
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Node Operational Status Indicators
As Manager/One monitors your Access/One Network, it is continually monitoring
the operational status of its network nodes and the modules that reside within each
node. The operational status of a node or module is easily determined by how
Manager/One represents the node/module in its user interface—a combination of
graphics and color scheme. The operational status of a node or module can fall into
any of the following categories:
◗ Normal
The node/module is operating normally and is identified as a valid network
segment within your Access/One Network. The standard color scheme for
any node or module operating normally is GRAY.
◗ Factory Default
The node/module is set to its factory default state and is currently not
assigned to your Access/One Network. The standard color scheme for any
node set to its unassigned factory default state is BLUE.
◗ Link Lost
Access/One Network cannot establish a link (wired or wireless) with this
node or module. The standard color scheme for any node or module that has
lost its link to your Access/One Network is RED.
Default (IWS)
Normal (OWS)
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Normal (IWS)
Figure 42. Operational Status of Nodes
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The Toolbar
This is where all the Manager/One management tools reside, including:
◗ Tabbed Pages
◗ Commands
◗ Legends
◗ Refresh
◗ Factory Default
◗ Exporting Your Inventory File to an Excel Spreadsheet
The only feature not discussed in this section (even though the buttons to support it
are included in the toolbar) is the ability to switch the layout of Manager/One from a
flat view to a logical view. This feature has already been covered.
Tabbed Pages
Manager/One’s tabbed pages are organized by function. These function tabs do not
change, regardless of what management or configuration task you are implementing
within Manager/One. However, which tabs you see will depend on whether you’re
logged in at the network level or the module level.
Active Tabs
Network Level
Module Level
Figure 43. Function Tabs
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You will always know which tabbed page you have selected because the active tab
is displayed as BLUE/GRAY (see Figure 43). Manager/One’s tabbed pages have the
following functions:
◗ Manage
At the network level, this page provides a set of commands that allow you to
manage your Access/One Network at either the network or subnet levels. At
the module level, the available command set from this page is different and
any management commands you initiate are applied only to the module you
are logged into.
◗ Configure
This page provides a set of commands that allow you to configure your
Access/One Network at the network level only (not subnets). If you are
currently looking at a subnet, clicking on this tab will default you to the
network level. At the module level, the available command set from this page
is different and any configuration commands you initiate are applied only to
the module you are logged into.
◗ Inventory
Clicking on this tab generates an inventory list in the main window, showing
the current inventory status of your Access/One Network (not available at the
module level).
◗ Monitor
Provides a set of monitors that allow you to view the active state of your
network and its components (the available monitors are different depending
on which level of the network you are logged into).
◗ Apply Configuration
If there are any configuration changes that need to be applied across the
network the color of this tab changes to BLUE. When blue, click on this tab to
apply your changes (not available at the module level).
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◗ Rogue Devices
Shows a list of any rogue AP devices that are detected by your Access/One
Network modules (not available at the network level).
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Commands
Manager/One provides many commands that you can initiate across the network or
apply to individual modules within a network node. Commands are accessed from
pull-down menus, and the content of these menus is determined by which tabbed
page you are viewing. The following graphic shows an example of Manager/One
commands that are available from the Configure tab at the network level.
Commands
Figure 44. Commands
When you choose a command from one of the pull-down menus, the content of
Manager/One’s main window is propagated with the selected command’s interface,
including configurable fields, check boxes, radio buttons, and other options that you
can apply to your network and/or modules. All commands are fully documented in
“Managing the Network” on page 65.
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Legends
A legend is simply a graphical representation of network elements with a
corresponding explanation of the icons it contains. There are three legends available
in Manager/One:
◗ Legend (general elements): Available at the network level from the Manage
or Inventory pages by clicking on the Information button (i) in the toolbar.
◗ RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) Legend: Available at the network
level in the Monitors page, or at the module level from the Rogue Devices
page by clicking on the Information button (i) in the toolbar.
◗ Wi-Fi Legend: Available at the module level from the SSIDs / VLANs List page
by clicking on the Information button (i) in the toolbar.
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RSSI Legend
Wi-Fi Legend
Legend (General)
Figure 45. Legends
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Refresh
This feature is available at the network level or the module level and provides a
simple method for refreshing the current page by clicking on the Refresh button in
the toolbar. It does not reboot any devices.
Refresh Button
Figure 46. Refresh Button
Factory Default
This feature is only available at the network level from the Configure page and
provides a one-step method for setting all items on the current page to their factory
default state. Using this feature will generate a prompt asking if you want to
continue. You must confirm your request before the operation is executed.
Factory Default Button
Figure 47. Factory Default Button
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Exporting Your Inventory File to an Excel Spreadsheet
From the Inventory page (only available at the network level), clicking on the
Information button (i) generates a separate window that contains a procedure for
Exporting your current inventory file to an editable Excel spreadsheet. this procedure
is also available in “Managing the Network” on page 65.
Inventory or Auto Discovered
When set to the flat view, you have the option of defining how Manager/One sees
your Access/One Network. You can inform Manager/One to base its view on the
current inventory of modules, or use Access/One’s ability to auto-discover itself.
All network nodes automatically identify themselves to the network, and as a
consequence each node discovers the identities and configurations of its neighbors,
as well as their current active state. In short, they know who they are, what they are,
and what they’re doing. Access/One Network’s self-tuning, self-healing and rogue
detection features depend heavily on this functionality. Alternatively, you can
configure and manage the network based on an inventory list of physical
components. The inventory list is generated by Manager/One automatically, but you
can add and/or delete items from the list, as needed.
Inventory
Auto Discovered
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Figure 48. Inventory or Auto Discovered
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Intuitive Mouse Over
Manager/One employs an intuitive mouse-over feature to assist you with navigation
and to provide detailed information at your fingertips. By rolling your mouse pointer
over any network element, you will generate a pop-up window that provides
information relative to that element. This feature is available in either the flat view or
the logical view. The following graphic provides two samples of the intuitive mouseover feature in action (there are just too many examples to show here).
Figure 49. Intuitive Mouse-Over
Inputting Data
When inputting strings in Manager/One (for example, to assign SSIDs, system name,
node names, etc.), do not use any of the following characters:
&<>' “
These characters conflict with the HTML and XML processing requirements of
Internet Explorer.
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Managing the Network
This chapter covers management and configuration tasks at the network level. If you
are managing a subnet, go to “Managing Subnets and Nodes” on page 127. If you
are managing or configuring an individual module (for example, a wireless module
or network server), go to “Managing Modules” on page 133.
The following graphic shows the network (cloud) view in Manager/One’s main
window. Do not click anywhere in this cloud otherwise Manager/One takes you to
the subnet level and the view changes. All tasks in this chapter are performed at the
network (or cloud) level.
Figure 50. Network (Cloud) View
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The Manage Function
This function provides you with the tools you need to manage your Access/One
Network and includes the following commands:
◗ View Action Status
◗ Commands
• Load Firmware on Network
• Reboot Network
• Update Node Names
• Update Network Membership
• Transfer System Files
• Remote Network Server
– Include
– Exclude
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View Action Status
Clicking on View Action Status in Manager/One’s toolbar launches a separate
window that displays a list of all the modules within your Access/One Network with
their current operating status. The list consists of a node name, the IP addresses of
each module within the node, its current status, and the version number of the
software that is running on the module. You can choose to expand or collapse this
list by selecting either Expand All or Collapse All (or by clicking on the +/- box next
to the Node Name column).
The information in this window is refreshed every 5 seconds, providing the most
current active state of the network—however, some of the displayed values can
occur too quickly for observation. You can reset (refresh) the status window at any
time by clicking on the Reset Status button.
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Figure 51. View Action Status Window
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Action Status Results
The following table defines the messages you will see in the Status column.
Status Definition
Running There are no pending commands for
this module and it is communicating
with the network server.
Link Lost Manager/One has lost contact with this
module for more than one minute.
Command Started Manager/One is attempting to execute
the command.
Command Sent
Successfully
Command Received The module acknowledged that the
Command Executed
Successfully
Command Not Sent Manager/One failed to send the
Command Sent Manager/One sent the command but
Command Failed The module received the command but
The command was received by the
module.
command was received.
The command was executed on the
module.
command to the module.
the module did not respond.
failed to execute the command.
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Commands
Clicking on Commands in Manager/One’s toolbar generates a pull-down menu
containing all the commands that are available within the Manage function.
Load Firmware on Network
This command allows you to load a new firmware image to each of the modules
contained in all network nodes within your Access/One Network. However, before
you can load a new image, your FTP server parameters must be established correctly
to let Manager/One know where to locate the new image (BIN) file.
To establish the correct FTP parameters and load new firmware at the network level,
go to “Updating the Firmware” on page 35.
Reboot Network
This command reboots each module in all of the nodes within your Access/One
Network. Rebooting is required when network-level configuration changes are
made or a new firmware image is loaded.
To monitor the progress of the reboot operation, the network server generates the
request in stages. When each module reports receiving the reboot command and
successfully reboots, the network server performs a final self-reboot. You can
monitor reboot progress reports with the View Action Status command.
Whenever you initiate the Reboot Network command, the system warns you that
this action will affect multiple devices on the network and asks you to confirm the
request. If you want to proceed, click on the OK button to initiate the reboot
process, otherwise click on the Cancel button to abort the command.
See also, “Important Note About Rebooting” on page 4.
Update Node Names
This command must be executed at the node level. Go to “Update Node Names” on
page 130.
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Update Network Membership
This command must be executed at the subnet level. Go to “Update Network
Membership” on page 69.
Transfer System Files
This command allows you to transfer network (cloud) or device (module)
configuration files between the network and your assigned FTP server. This is a
useful tool if you want to backup or restore configuration files. However, before
executing this command your FTP server parameters must be set up correctly using
the Firmware Updates command.
When you choose the Transfer System Files command, Manager/One presents you
with options to upload configuration files from their source on the network (either
cloud or device) to your FTP server, or download configuration files from your FTP
server to their source.
Figure 52. Transferring System Files
Select either Device Configuration File or Cloud Configuration File from the pulldown list then click on the Download/Upload button to define the action you want
to initiate.
If you need to reset your FTP parameters, click on the FTP Server: button, otherwise
click on the Execute button. When asked to confirm the action, click on the OK
button to begin transferring files, or click on the Cancel button to abort the
command.
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Remote Network Server
This command allows to you include or exclude remote network servers.
Include
Choose this command to include a remote network server within your Access/One
Network—a static network server must be specified in Network Topology before
executing this command. When prompted, enter the IP address of the server you
want to include then click on the OK button.
Figure 53. Including Remote Servers
Exclude
Choose this command to exclude a remote network server from your Access/One
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Network—you can only exclude a server that is already included in your network.
When prompted, enter the IP address of the server you want to exclude then click
on the OK button.
Figure 54. Excluding Remote Servers
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The Configure Function
This function provides you with the tools you need to configure your Access/One
Network at the network level and includes the following commands:
◗ System
• User Login
• Network Management
– General
– SNMP
– Trusted IP Addresses
• TCP/IP Settings
• Network Topology
• Priority/One - Class of Service
• Radius Accounting
• Syslog
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• Date and Time
• Operating Environment
• Firmware Updates
◗ Wi-Fi
• Radio Parameters
• Client Connect
• Network Connect
• Rogue Scan
System
This area of Manager/One contains the primary configuration commands for your
Access/One Network in the system environment. Any commands executed here are
automatically propagated across the network, so make sure the changes you initiate
are changes that you want to apply to the entire network, otherwise go to “Managing
Subnets and Nodes” on page 127 or “Managing Modules” on page 133.
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User Login
This command displays the User Management window, allowing you to change the
login password for users and enable/disable password encryption.
Figure 55. Managing User Logins
The following options are available with this command:
◗ User Name
Choose a user name from the pull-down list. A valid user name is required to
access the Web server interface within the network server module.
◗ Password
Enter a meaningful password (between 5 and 32 characters) that you are
likely to remember. The password is case-sensitive.
◗ Confirm Password
Confirm your password here otherwise the system will reject it.
The default for the user name and the password is Admin (with a
capitalized A) for both. We strongly recommend that you change
the default password immediately after your initial login.
◗ Password Encryption
Check this box if you want Access/One Network to encrypt your password for
additional security.
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