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Sentry Configuration & Monitoring
CHAPTER 7: SENTRY CONFIGURATION & MONITORING
7.1 Sentry Software Introduction
SureCall’s Sentry is a revolutionary advancement in signal-booster management. It aids in the installation, optimization, and
ongoing management of your GuardianA BDA. It provides installers with tools for seamless system configurations, and it helps
pinpoint malfunctions due to unforeseen changes in the amplifier landscape, such as new towers or repeater systems. Sentry
also notifies installers or end users about various parameters via email. Features include:
• Quick notification about booster changes and over-power situations.
• Allows offsite monitoring and adjustments related to booster performance, such as uplink, downlink or bands
.
• Helps optimize installations by monitoring and identifying the strongest signal strength available.
7.2 Software Installation
To install and configure the server, follow these steps:
• Get the SureCall Sentry software from your device supplier, or download the Windows software here:
https://www.surecall.com/support/sentry
• Install the software using the steps outlined below.
• Configure the server to a static IP or public IP address.
• In order to function on the network correctly, the server and the Force8 device must be (a) on the same Local Area
Network, or (b) the server must be the front end to the device.
• Use appropriate security software for safe and reliable operation when connected to a network.
• All device and user information will be stored on the computer.
Double-click
ClientUserSetup
to start the installation, which takes you to Welcome screen.
Note: To avoid install glitches, we recommend you close all other Windows programs running on your computer
before proceeding.
After you have shut down other programs, click Next, which will take you to the User Information screen shown below. This is
where you’ll enter user information. It may be you as the installer, or you may be setting this up for someone else who will be
monitoring the system on an ongoing basis.
7.3 Hardware Installation
Once the Sentry software is installed, you can proceed to connect and configure the GuardianA BDA.
To install the hardware, first complete the following steps:
To
Computer USB
TO NFPA GuardianA’s ETHERNET
To Network server
NFPA Guardian4
To NFPA GuardianA’s USB
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