Device Configuration

When a device is initially managed by an access point, RFS controller or NX series service platform it requires several basic parameters be set (system name, deployment location etc.). Additionally, the number of permitted device licenses needs to be assessed to determine whether additional access points can be adopted under the terms of the existing license. The Basic Configuration screen affords an administrator a means of assessing devices detected by a selected access point, controller or service platform and determining whether they need minor profile or RF Domain re-assignments to be optimally deployed.

To assign a Basic Configuration:

1. Select the Configuration tab from the Web UI.
2. Select Devices from the Configuration tab.

   The Device Configuration screen displays a list of access points, controllers and service platforms.

   

   
3. Refer to the following device settings to determine whether a configuration update or RF Domain or Profile change is warranted:

   System Name	Displays the name assigned to the device when the basic configuration was defined. This is also the device name that appears within the RF Domain or Profile the device supports.
   Device	Displays the device's factory assigned MAC address used as hardware identifier. The MAC address cannot be revised with the device's configuration.
   Type	Displays the device model for the listed access point, controller or service platform.
   RF Domain Name	Lists RF Domain memberships for each listed device. Devices can either belong to a default RF Domain based on model type, or be assigned a unique RF Domain supporting a specific configuration customized to that device model.
   Profile Name	Lists the profile each listed device is currently a member of. Devices can either belong to a default profile based on model type, or be assigned a unique profile supporting a specific configuration customized to that model.
   Area	Lists the physical area where the device is deployed. This can be a building, region, campus or other area that describes the deployment location.
   Floor	Lists the building Floor name representative of the location within the area or building the device was physically deployed. Assigning a building Floor name is helpful when grouping devices in RF Domains and Profiles, as devices on the same physical building floor may need to share specific configuration parameters in respect to radio transmission and interference requirements specific to that location.
   Overrides	The Overrides column contains an option to clear all profile overrides for any devices that contain overrides. This uniformally restores the device's configuration to that shared by other devices utilizing the same profile. To clear an override, select the clear button to the right of the device.

4. Select Add to create a new device, select Edit to modify an existing device or select Delete to remove an existing device.