Chapter 1: Introduction
ZoneDAS User Guide
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System Management
The primary interface through which ZoneDAS is managed and configured is called the
Web Configurator. It is accessible through any modern web browser and is designed for
easy setup and management. It can be accessed on-site through a single network cable,
elsewhere in the building through VLAN, or across the globe through VPN. Details on using
Web Configurator will be discussed in later chapters.
In addition to Web Configurator, ZoneDAS can be managed via SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol) using EMS (Element Management System) or a compatible Network
Management System. This allows ZoneDAS to be managed as part of a large group of
devices—remotely monitored, remotely controlled.
Best Practices for ZoneDAS Management
Once ZoneDAS is deployed, do the following regularly for effective management and
optimal security.
•
Change the password. Use a
strong
password that’s hard to guess and includes
different character types, such as a mix of numbers, symbols, and small and capital
letters.
•
Write down the password and place it in a safe location.
•
Back up the configuration file and make sure you know how to make a restore with it.
See
for more on dealing with configuration files. Restoring an earlier
functional configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable and/or crashes.
Compared to re-configuring ZoneDAS from scratch, it is often easier to restore your last
working configuration and go from there.
