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1. Configuring a TFTP server on the network. The ICA is preconfigured for this purpose. For a 3rd party
server, please consult the vendor for instructions.
2. Defining a site configuration file which contain global settings to all network devices on the site.
3. Defining device configuration files which contain specific settings for each device, which override
global settings.
4. Applying the configuration files to each device and rebooting.
6.3 TFTP Parameters
Below is a brief description of the types of configurable parameters for the NS50. For information on
specific parameters, please contact MST.
Network
• network.1.* - Common LAN settings for all devices on the network.
Configuration Management
• tftp.* - Only required for 3rd party TFTP servers or ICA v1.3.1 and earlier.
System
• system.* - Network names, contact details and passwords.
NTP (Network Time Protocol)
• time.ntp.* - NTP server settings for the network switch.
Logging
•
syslog.*
- System message logging settings.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
•
snmp.*
- At present, the ICA only uses this protocol to monitor for Port Up/Port Down errors on the
NS50, and is not affected by these settings. adjust only if required for 3rd party monitoring software.
Asset Tracking and Location Servers
• tracking.* - Positioning/Tracker engines settings. This is where AeroScout tag and Wi-Fi client device
information is sent. Configuration is not required when communicating with an AeroScout positioning
engine.
• tracking.tracker.x.* - These settings configure up to two MST Tracker Engines that the access point
will send information to. The "x" in each parameter is replaced by the tracking engine number.
VLAN Configuration
• vlan.* - VLANs are used to separate different types of network traffic to and from the ICA.
•
vlan.entry.x.*
- Up to 8 VLANs can be defined, the "x" in each address is replaced by the VLAN
number 1-8. By default, the site configuration file has some VLANs predefined based on commonly
used applications.
Note: The Infrastructure VLAN cannot be edited or disabled because the management CPU is
on this VLAN.
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