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1. networ smart mobile connections User Manual LinkPro 3 0 11 Veripatrol Mobile 2 4 31 4 August 2013 Rev F Bee Networx 668 Millway Avenue Unit 12 Vaughan ON LAK 3V3 Canada mw beenetwortcom Technical support Tel 1 647 478 4031 Contents overview System overview Prerequisites LinkPro Server Server installation Server Configuration Viewing system information Reports Custom reports Starting and stopping the LinkPro Server Service LinkPro Server License Veripatrol Mobile and LinkPro Client Client installation Client Configuration Configuration Source Directories Configuration Destination Directories Client NIC Network Interface Card Mapping Client Scheduling LinkPro Client One to Many Functionality BOLO Using the LinkPro Client Application Network Setup Configuration files Configuring Source directories Advisories and Recommendations 10 10 10 10 10 u 13 14 15 16 1 18 19 2 2 2 Overview System overview LinkPro is a versatile platform that delivers unprecedented efficiencies and lexbility to mobile data management and communication The system allows a mobile device to maintain a connection with legacy server applications on the Internet using ane or more wireless networking technologies despite mobility and disconnection Moreover the choice of networking technology is made based on user specified application oriented po2. Schedule tab 3 Click the New button and specify the name default_schedule cf xmI and path of the new schedule file and click the Save button 4 Complete the Job Type field and check the Schedule Enabled checkbox 5 Complete the Day Start Time End Time Network Connection Type Network Scan Interval and Entry Description fields for the first time period Note To save time select AII inthe Day to repeat the schedule entry for each day of the week or select Weekdays in the Day to repeat the schedule entry for each weekday Monday to Friday Repeat Step 5 for each required time period Click Save to save the file After the schedule configuration is complete 16 Copy the schedule fle to the client device into the Program Files LinkPro schedules directory making sure to overwrite or delete any existing schedules in this older LinkPro only supports 1 schedule at the current time Soft reset the device There is a possibility to update client scheduling by sending default_schedule cf xml with new schedule to the client To update all clients with new configuration place a new default_schedule cf xml into C Linkeo Emergency send folder LinkPro Client One ny Functionality BOLO The LinkPro Client application has capability to pop up a Notification when a new fle is received in a specific directory to make it happened you need
3. emergency scenarios With LinkPro technology data transfers can take place using multiple networks simultaneously achieving the fastest data delivery speeds possible LinkPro supports data transfer in the form of files On the Mobile Device Any Mobile Device Application that has to transfer files to the back end application should place these files into the Source directory of the mobile device file system The LinkPro Client will then pick them up and schedule them for transmission to the LinkPro Server The LinkPro Client application creates Incoming files in the Destination directory for the specified mobile application On the Server Outgoing files should be placed by any Back end applications into the Source directory on the filesystem of LinkPro Server These files will then be scheduled for transmission to the LinkPro Client application on mobile device The LinkPro Server application creates incoming files in the Destination directory for the specified back end application Prerequisites LinkPro Server Processor Core i7 2 0GHz RAM 8GB DDR3 13333 Hard Drive 7 200 RPM 1GB of hard drive space 1 Publie Static IP Address Port 14444 configurable open on firewall Windows 7 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2 or Windows Server 2008 SP2 Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 SP1 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express with the latest service packs Microsoft SAL Server Management Studio recommended Li
4. Interval How often to scan network adapters for available networks in order to connect to the Server WEF Scan Timeout How Tong to try connecting to the WEF Access Paint before timing out WWAN Scan Timeout How long fo try connecting tothe WWAN network before timing out Configuration Source Directories Each Source Directory has the following parameters Parameter Description Directory Path Tocation of the directory on the disk e g WW Documents App1 on the mobile device or c MyFolderApp1 on the LinkPro Server Destination Address The Destination address where the source fles are delivered to Format OCMP lt Deviceld gt lt Application gt lt User gt Parameters Deviceld Unique id of a device For the mobile device it is a number visible on the bottom of the Client s Application screen For the LinkPro Server it is always SERVER Application Name of the application that the data should be delivered to User Username of a User of the application If not applicable can be set to Default Tegal File Age Sets the time in seconds after the last time a fle was modified before considering the file completed and ready for transmission Deadline Time of the day or relative tme interval for the file tobe delivered System will try to deliver the file before or at the 2 deadline Note LinkPro considers the deadline 00 00 01 as an immediate d
5. Server and client should not be installed on the same computer Recommendation Use the LinkPro Configuration Editor to define one custom XML schedule for the mobile device Replace the default_schedule am in the Program Files LinkPro schedules folder of the mobile device with this newly defined schedule 2
6. lt wiFimapping gt lt WiFiMapping gt lt SSID gt ASTILBE1 lt SS1D gt lt Priority gt 2 lt Priority gt lt WiFi gt Trues WiFi gt lt Wired gt False lt Wired gt lt Wwan gt False lt Wwan gt lt WiFiMapping gt lt WiredMapping gt lt WiredAsWwan gt False lt WiredAsWwan gt lt WiredMapping gt lt Tablet gt Client Scheduling In order to optimize the efficiency of data transfers network connectivity costs and battery life of the client devices the LinkPro Client application provides for powerful scheduling capabilities This schedule contains configurable information about how often the LinkPro Client should attempt to connect over each interface during defined periods of time During periods where no new files are created on the device the Clients schedule is especially important since it will determine when and how the device connects to the LinkPro Server to allow the LinkPro Server to transfer files to the device If the schedule has gaps where no connections are defined then the Client wil not attempt to connect to the LinkPro Server and therefore will not receive any files from the LinkPro Server The LinkPro Client application uses one XML schedule file in the Programs LinkPro schedules folder to store the device s schedule To configure the Client s XML schedule file 1 start LinkPro Configuration Editor Start gt Programs gt Bee Networx gt LinkPro Configuration Editor 2 Click the
7. the table to the right enter the directory path user and application names Settings Parameter Description Order i Customer licensing Identification provided by Bee Netware Tocal Port Part for the Server to bnd isten or Directory Scan Interval How offen to scan source directories for fea hians Tnbound Task Timeout Timeout to consider inbound file transmission Failed and re schedule transmission Generally should be set to substantial time interval since a failed task situation should nat appear often Outbound Task Timeout Timeout to consider outbound fle transmission failed and re schedule transmission Generally should be set to substantial time interval since a failed task situation should nat appear often Tie timeout Time that the Device and Server will say connected W no data available to transfer Roat Send Directory Specifies the root folder where new folders Tar each device should be added Outbound Task Time interval to consider device snot active Task wil be removed Initialization Timeout and disposed Note Please do not modify any settings not outlined here unless directed by Bee Networx Support team For mere information on directories configuration see Network Setup section Viewing system information 1 Star LinkPro Server GUI Start gt Programs gt Bee Networx gt LinkPro Server 2 Select Status Tab ese Gr
8. to set up a receive folder with Show Balloon option set to TRUE hw ite Boe alte 01e Sna mna n ST Sk On the client device BOLO notification will appear with 2 user options Close Open pop up disappears BOLO directory is open and new files are marked with a highlight a Using the LinkPro Client Application The LinkPro Client application is usually hidden however it can be viewed by clicking the LinkPro icon and selecting Advanced The main application screen shows a list of current tasks and connections t the Server The LinkPro client connects to the Server periodically Tap the 2 gt button to force the device to connect to the Server When a connection is made the appropriate connection type WWAN WIFI and Wired wil appear checked The LinkPro Client application shows the Device ID on the bottom of the screen This id is unique for each device and used throughout the LinkPro Network g To see the current configuration select the Settings tab It shows basic settings such as the Adapter Scan interval and the server URLs 18 Sewanee ror u Note To modify settings it is necessary to copy the config cf xmi to the PC edit with LinkPro Configuration Editor and copy back to the application folder on the cient device To tum the Client Application off tap the File gt Disable button using menu e
9. atin corame Prag Fo ee et kr ere fn soot Boe On the top section ofthe screen there isa list of current tasks The Source and Destination columns show the direction incoming outgoing and Device ID of the file transfer The Device 10 is a unique number assigned by the device manufacturer It is visible on each LinkPro Client s application screen It can also be changed to meet specific user s requirements to reflect reference other than manufacturer s device identification number On the bottom af the Status screen there is a list of the current connections to the LinkPro Server Reports 1 Start the LinkPro Server GUI Start gt Programs gt Bee Networx gt LinkPro Server 2 Click the Reports tab Braun ee Qn a nt Saia anda fet sono z onaga m Connections Report r reson von asam swana num ean toes waaro m Sais manan ee a 3 Select the desired report to produce Usage Report Shows the past data transmission for one or all devices broken down to connection types The Summary shows the total data usage in both directions per adapter for all devices in the report Tasks Report Provides a complete list of files that have been transferred between LinkPro Client and Server Connections Report Provides a complete list of past connections rom the LinkPro Client to the LinkPro Server 4 Each report can be produced for one or mare
10. config cfxml b Backup the client s XML schedule file default_schedule cf xml 2 Uninstall the current version of the LinkPro Client on the device 3 Run the Tablet setup exe file and follow the wizards steps Client Configuration The Client application uses the configuration file config ctxml to store all settings This file must be configured before the application can be used Ifyou are using VIEVU VERIPATROL Mobile Server Configuration to Activate LinkPro Client n you do not have to change this configuration file Ifyou would like to change source and destination directories to configure config ct xml file Start LinkPro Configuration Editor Start gt Programs gt Bee Networx gt LinkPro Configuration Editor Click Open button and navigate to Program Files Bee Networx LinkPro client Configuration folder open configaml file Configure typical settings Parameter Description Directory Scan Interval How often to scan source directories Tor fles BRM Default is 00 10 00 10 minutes WEF Battery Threshold Do not use WiFi i battery 1s below the specified Tevel 1 100 1 always use 101 never use GPRS Battery Threshold Do not use GPRS W battery i below the specified level 1 100 1 always use 101 never use Turn on display T set to True device wil turn on backight each ime iE wakes up from suspended mode Faset WiFI T set to True device wil reset WiFi adapter beore every conn
11. devices and for specifie period of time Select the desired criteria and click Generate report button to view the report 5 Additional user specifie reports can be added Please contact our sales team for additional information Custom reports Custom reports can be generated by exporting data to excel Retrieving custom reports requires some familiarity with Microsoft SOL Server Please contact our technical support for additional instructions Starting and stopping the LinkPro Server Service The LinkPro Server application utilizes a background Windows Service This Windows Service is configured to start automatically upon application startup The LinkPro Service status can be viewed in LinkPro Server GUI status bar on the bottom of the sereen Operational or Stopped To start stop the LinkPro Service manually Start the LinkPro Server GUI Start gt Programs gt Bee Networx gt LinkPro Server In the menu choose Service gt Stap Service or Service Start Service to stop ar start LinkPro communication service Note If not manually stopped the LinkPro Service is running even when LinkPro Server GUI is not open LinkPro Server License LinkPro Server users have 2 product license options trial license and regular product license Upon the first Installation of LinkPro Server trial license is valid for 21 days After the trial license expires andis not renewed server will reject all client connections Clie
12. e cloned across mobile devices as long as the client hardware is the same Configuring Source directories Figure2 EC Zera or more Source directories can be configured on a Mobile Device and the LinkPro Server Advisories and Recommendations Advisory LinkPro has been tested to transfer following file up to 46B Advisory Ensure that LinkPro Clients has all WiFi SSIDs allowing access to the LinkPro included in the LinkPro Client Mapping TAB Note if the device s WiFi adapter is connected to an Access Point linked LinkPro server then the LinkPro Client wil utilize the WiFi adapter rather than the WWAN connection If the WiFi adapter is connected to an Access Point not active in the XML schedule at the time of the network scan LinkPro Client will bypass the WiFi adapter and use its WWAN adapter Advisory Ensure to backup the LinkPro Client s configuration file and XML schedule before uninstalling the LinkPro Client Note The LinkPro Client has been designed to maximize battery life by suspending the mobile device after periods of inactivity when running on battery LinkPro will automatically wakeup the mobile device whenever an outgoing file is due to be delivered or in accordance with the XML schedule However if the device is placed in Hibernate mode then LinkPro will not be a able to wake it up as expected based on the defined schedule or file deadline impacting file transfers Note
13. ection attempt This is designed as a workaround for a known WiFi protocol synchronization problem Important Client Configuration File received from the installation package is preconfigured and ready for use The only additional configuration requires entering LinkPro Server IP Port Number and Customer ID Each NIC Network Interface Card is configured as follows Parameter Description Connection Type Currently WWAN Wil or Wired connections are supported Driver Name Name of the adapter as it appears in the driver description Could be a short unique word that appears as a driver name To see all NIC driver names go to Settings gt Connections gt Network Cards applet on the device Server information Defines a list of URLS and ports forthe Server The Port default value is 14444 and should correspond to the port value on the server The URL could be either an IP address e g 66 121 12 1 or a URL beenetworx com Server Information can be the same for all adapters Other Settings itis not recommended to modify the default settings Parameter Description Inbound Task Timeout Timeout to consider Inbound fle transmission failed and re 2 schedule transmission Outbound Task Timeout Timeout to consider outbound file transmission failed and re schedule transmission Tile Timeout Timeout for the connection when no datas being transfered Connection
14. elivery request Files scheduled for immediate delivery will be delivered using any means of communication available LinkPro considers the deadline 00 00 00 as NO Deadline and will deliver files when WiFi Or Wired are available Deadline is Relative Controls whether the Deadline Weld indicates an absolute time of day or a relative timespan from the time when the task was added Tmportance Relative mportance of data as a value Wom T to 10 where T is the highest importance Specifies importance of data relative to other data being transfered Configuration Destination Directories Zero or more Destination directories can be configured on Mobile Device and LinkPro Server Each directory has following parameters Parameter Description Directory Path Tocation of the directory on the diak eg Wy Documents App on the mobile device or c MyFolder App1 on the LinkPro Server User Username ofa User associated with this directory Can be set to Default Application Name of application associated with this directory Note Please do not modify any settings not outlined here unless directed by Bee Networ support team Veripatrol Mobile installation package default client configuration file has 4 directories configured 1 Emergency Video 2 Emergency Picture 3 High 4 Normal Priority 2 any connection Priority 1 any connection Priority 5 WiFi till 1 hour deadline Priority 10
15. licies Figure 1 0 represents the main functional components i The LinkPro Mobile Client resides in the device It performs connectivity management and together with the LinkPro Server delivers bi directional data routing for mobile applications The LinkPro Server coordinates data routing between mobile resident and back end applications The design uses a proprietary architecture that provides non intrusive policy controlled communication on multiple wireless networks Users specify policies at the applications data type and user level including the network type and the dynamic device state dimensions For example if a certain application can tolerate delays then LinkPro will schedule transmissions to minimize cost but still meeting the delay bound Users can define policies in terms of bounds on the monetary cost associated with data delivery for different applications or preferences to operate only over a certain type of network Similarly users ean specify preferences on whether to minimize overall power consumption on the mobile device or to minimize the cost of data transfer For interactive applications users demand no delay in data delivery and LinkPro handles these data types accordingly Also some non interactive users may require the fastest possible data delivery not available from a single network while the monetary cost is of lesser importance if at all this can occur in
16. nkPro Client Any Device running Windows XP Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Tablet Minimum of 10 MB of dise space Minimum RAM 30 MB LinkPro Server Server Installation 1 Ifa previous version of LinkPro is installed and the existing configuration and device list needs to be retained a Backup the config xml file in the Bee Networs LinkPro Server subdirectory of the Program Files folder 2 Uninstall any previous version of LinkPro you may have installed on the computer 3 Make sure all prerequisites are installed NET Framework 3 5 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express with the latest service packs 4 LinkPro Server listens to incoming TCP connections from devices on port 14444 by default Make sure this port is open on the LinkPro Server and external firewalls 5 Login as Administrator From the supplied CD run LinkPra Server Setup exe and follow the wizards steps Its recommended to accept the default setup parameters 6 After installation reboot the computer to complete LinkPro installation 7 Validate that LinkPro Server is running Operational start the LinkPro Server GUI from desktop link If status is Not operational check the status bar at the bottom of the screen then start LinkPro Service using service start menu Server Configuration Upon installation LinkPro Server is preconfigured to use without any manual configuration steps LinkPro Server administrator can perform additional configurati
17. ntry When the application is closed no LinkPro network transmission takes place To hide the Client Application but allow it to continue running tap the X button There i one other LinkPro GUI tab used for displaying activity log information Network Setup LinkPro supports multiple source and destination directories Each directory can be separately configured and used by different applications 39 To configure the LinkPro Server configuration fle see the Server configuration section To configure the LinkPro Client configuration file see the Client configuration section Incoming files might be overwritten by newer incoming flle with the same file name To prevent files rom overwriting for each receive directory you have to set Attach Device Id to True LinkPro server Configuration Tab Destination Directories i un Hi AAEIEEEEEEN i iii Successfully sent outbound files can be optionally deleted from the Source Directory To delete files after sending you need to set option Delete Files After Send to True Use Source Directory Common settings to change this 20 Configuration files Bee Networ s LinkPro system is configured using an XML configuration file located in the application directory on both the Mobile Device config ctxml and the Server config xml This file can b
18. nts will get an error in the log License expired To renew LinkPro license please contact Bee Networx sales at 1 647 478 4032 When renewal license file is received place it into LinkPro Server directory C Program Files x86 Bee Networs LinkPro Server Subsequently restart the LinkPro Service see Starting and Stopping the LinkPro Server Service section Veripatrol Mobile and LinkPro Client Client Installation Veripatral Mobile Client installation package Includes LinkPro Client with all required components LinkPro is activated and configured via Veripatrol Mobile Server Configuration Module Start gt View Veripatrol Sever Configuration Module Select Activate LinkPro to activate In active LinkPro Dialog GUI enter 10 Three digit customer Number For Trial version could be any number Server IP Server Port Number NIEVU NERIPATROL Mobile Ser 5 networ smart oie aon Leta nt Lunkoro Server address Datsaseseltrgs ms sot instance name hw TTT LinkPro server unero acvaton VERPATROL Server Settings Server address Server ports e m In case LinkPro Client is not supplied with Veripatrol Mobile installation package please follow steps 1 through 3 for manual installation 1 Ifa previous version of LinkPro is installed and the existing configuration and XML schedule needs to be retained a Backup the client s configuration flle
19. on changes using Configuration Tab on the LinkPro Server GUL 1 start the LinkPro Server GUI Start gt Programs gt Bee Network gt LinkPro Server 2 Click the Device Access Control tab Fraen Mion Demie Sa teal 3 Inthe Device Access Control Window On the first LinkPro Client connection Server will do auto registration by entering all the necessary information into data base The Blocked option is used to prevent a device from connecting while still preserving the device s settings for future reference It is normally left unchecked Server administrator can use this option to prevent connection unwanted devices The LinkPro Server s current list of configured devices can be easily exported to a comma separated file by selecting the Export Devices and entering the desired path and name of the file When a LinkPro Client starts it will send the Device ID and the Password to the LinkPro Server The LinkPro Server will authenticate this device Information by checking against the list of configured Devices A Click Configuration tab ei cpa gn oan Gn na RA reed ese Es 5 Inthe Configuration Window Source Directories To add a source directory click the Add button Then in the table to the right enter the directory path destination address importance and deadline information Destination Directories To add a destination directory click the Add button Then in
20. u Here is the corresponding mobile device registry location HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE SOFTWARE Bee Networs LinkPro Tablet Configuration SourceDirectory EmergencyPhoto SourceDirectory Emergencwideo SourceDirectory High SourceDirectory Normal Note Its possible to update LinkPro Client configuration by sending config cf xml with new configuration parameters to the client using current LinkPro setup To update all clients from the server with new configuration parameters place an updated config cfaml into C LinkPro Emergency Send folder on the server itis configured to update al client devices on the next connection instance jent NIC Network Interface Card Mapping LinkPro Client has built in loge to treat wired or specifie WiFi connections specifie SIOs as WWAN connections This is especially useful when in vehicle WIFiWWAN routers are used for data transmission LinkPro GUI can be used to configure each individual mobile device NIC mapping However in most cases groups of devices need updating To configure groups of mobile devices following XML structure should be included in oempMapping xml and sent to client devices lt xml version 1 0 encoding utf 8 gt lt Tablet gt lt WiFiMmapping gt lt 5S1D gt AstibeDemo lt 5SID gt as lt Priority gt 1 lt Priority gt lt WiFi gt Trues Wifi gt lt Wired gt False lt Wired gt lt Wwwan gt False lt Wwan gt
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