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6.2.
CLONING A VIPER
The Viper configuration can also be cloned (copied) from another Viper by importing an existing configuration file from
another Viper. An FTP utility is required to transfer the desired configuration from another Viper to the Viper being
cloned from the other. After the configuration file has been transferred to the Viper using an FTP utility, the
configuration file will appear as a selection in the drop-down menu shown in preceding figure.
Note:
An FTP utility is a separate application the customer must install on his or her PC. CalAmp does not supply an FTP
utility.
Notes about Viper Configuration files and file names
Valid characters that can be used in the file name are a-z, A-Z, 0-9, - and _. File names must not contain a space
character. Because many operating systems and file systems see the space character as a delimiter or separator,
using a space in a file name is generally a bad idea. Use the underscore character (_) instead as shown in the
sample file names.
File names are case sensitive. Test.drp is not the same as test.drp (nor is TeST.drp or other similar combinations),
and each may likely contain configuration settings that differ from each other.
All file names must end with the .drp extension. The cloned configuration file may be renamed, if desired, but (it
must not have any space characters in the file name, and) it must keep the .drp extension to be recognized by the
Viper as a possible valid configuration file.
Do not load more than five (5) separate configuration files into a single Viper. Loading many configuration files into
a Viper ma use up an excessive amount of memory and may cause the Viper to malfunction.
After saving the configuration file back into the Viper using an FTP client, follow the instructions for Using CalAmp Pre-
Provided (“Canned”) Configurations on the previous page to select and use the cloned configuration.
Note:
A reset of the Viper is required before the setting from the imported cloned configuration will take effect, as
indicated by the yellow alert symbol (
).
If desired, you can go through other page tabs to see how the Viper will be configured when restarted using the cloned
configuration.
Important:
If you use a cloned configuration from another Viper, the LAN IP Address is the one setting that you will
want to change from the LAN IP Address setting of the Viper you cloned the configuration from, since each unit on a
subnet should have a unique IP Address. After you reset the Viper, you will need to enter its IP Address in your
computer’s browser address bar. If any changes to User Names or Passwords were affected, you will also need this
information to reconnect and access the Viper via your browser after rebooting.
For assistance with using CalAmp-provided configurations or cloned configurations (the following topic) contact
CalAmp technical support. Or check the CalAmp Support website for information updates at