Configuring Online Devices in DashBoard
DashBoard enables you to configure devices in real-time. Each device has specific configuration parameters, depending on the device you have selected in the Tree View. For example, you may wish to change a specific parameter on a device while it is online in your openGear frame, or re-configure a device, or upload new device software when it becomes available.
Using the Reboot button takes the device off-air during the reboot cycle.
Configuring Devices in DashBoard
To configure and verify device information in DashBoard:
1.From the Tree View, double-click a device to display a corresponding Device Editor tab. In the following example, the Device View displays settings for the QSP-8229 located in Slot 3 of FRAME 2.
2.Configure the required parameters using the controls provided in the Settings Area, such as those in the Setup tab seen in the previous example. Refer to the manual for your device for information on available parameters and menus.
Re-naming an openGear Slot in the Tree View
DashBoard offers two methods to re-name a card slot. Both methods are described in this section.
•Using the Setup tab of the Network Controller Card — Use this method to rename the card and have the change effective for the network. The new name displays in all DashBoard Tree Views for all DashBoard workstations connected to that card.
•Using the Rename option for a Custom Subfolder item — Use this method to rename the card for your local DashBoard workstation only. Other DashBoard workstations will not display the new name.
Using the Setup tab
To re-name an openGear card using the Setup tab:
1.From the Tree View, double-click the MFC-8300 Network Controller Card to display a corresponding Device Editor tab.
2.Select the Setup tab.
3.In the Card Slot Names section of the Setup tab, locate the slot you wish to re-name.
4.Enter the new name for the card slot in the text field provided. The new name displays in all instances of the card for all DashBoard workstations.
Using the Rename Option
To re-name a device using the Rename option:
1.From the Custom Folder in the Advanced Tree View, right-click the device you wish to re-name.
2.Select to display the Rename dialog box.
3.Enter the new name for the device in the Name: field.
4.Click OK. The new name is only displayed on your local DashBoard workstation.
The Automatic Discovery feature is enabled by default, and allows DashBoard to automatically search for new devices. You can specify that DashBoard search all interfaces on the same network, or search only those interfaces you have selected.
To configure the Automatic Discovery feature:
1.From the main toolbar, select Window > Preferences. The Preferences dialog box opens.
2.Select Automatic Discovery to display the Automatic Discovery dialog box.
Figure 1.2 Automatic Discovery Dialog Box
3.Select the Enable check box in the Automatic Discovery of devices section to enable the feature. Deselecting the check box disables the Automatic Discovery feature.
4.Select a Discovery mode as follows:
•All network interfaces — Select this option to enable DashBoard to find openGear cards only on the local network. DashBoard queries the network every 10 seconds and display new devices in the Tree Views. This is the default setting.
•Selected network interface(s) — Select this option to enable DashBoard to query the specified network every 10 seconds and display new devices in the Tree Views.
5.Click Apply.
Troubleshooting
If you are unable to make changes to the parameters of a device, or the Upload or Reboot buttons are disabled:
•verify that any edit permissions for the device are enabled in the Device tab.
•verify any relevant controls on your device hardware are set to enable remote control.
Not all openGear devices support the edit permissions feature and it is recommended that you refer to the documentation for your device for details. This control typically appears on the Setup tab of the Device View
Removing Devices from the Tree View
If a device is still listed in the Tree View, but with a grayed out status indicator, then DashBoard is no longer communicating with the device. You can remove such devices from the Tree View using the following procedure.
To remove all offline devices in an openGear frame:
1.In the Tree View, right-click the frame containing offline devices.
2.Select Remove offline devices to remove the offline devices from the Tree View.