11: Management configuration settings
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© Virtual Access 2016
GW6600 Series and GW6600V Series User Manual
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11
Management configuration settings
This chapter contains the configuration sections and parameters required to manage and
monitor your device using Activator and Monitor.
11.1
Activator
Activator is a Virtual Access proprietary provisioning system, where specific router
configurations and firmware can be stored to allow central management and
provisioning. Activator has two distinct roles in provisioning firmware and configuration
files to a router.
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Zero touch activation of firmware and configuration files on router boot up
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In this scenario the router will initiate the requesting of firmware and
configuration files on boot and is generally used for router installation. The
router will be installed with a factory config that will allow it to contact
Activator. The autoload feature controls the behaviour of the router in
requesting firmware and configuration files; this includes when to start the
Activation process and the specific files requested. The HTTP Client
(uhttpd) contains information about the Activator server and the protocol
used for activation.
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Deployment of firmware to routers after installation
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In this scenario, Activator will initiate the process. This process, known as
Active Update, allows for central automatic deployment of firmware and
configuration files. It is used when configuration or firmware changes need
to be pushed to live routers.
11.2
Monitor
Monitor is a Virtual Access proprietary tool, based on SNMP protocol, to monitor wide
networks of deployed routers. The router will be configured to send information to
Monitor, which is then stored and viewed centrally via the Monitor application. This
includes features such as traffic light availability status, syslog and SLA monitoring.
11.3
Configuration packages used
Package
Sections
autoload
main
httpclient
default
management_users
user