TP-Link CPE210 User Guide
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1. gt Device statistics graphs Display the attributes of the device in the device details list and the graph view Attributes in the graph can be customized and plotted for a period of time gt Device grouping Provide a device tree for navigation and device selection The built in auto grouping is categorized as managed and unmanaged Users can also customize device groups in the manual grouping branch gt Log error and debug history Record the system s working error and debugging history gt C S architecture Allow multiple users to access one single server Users can be assigned different access levels administrator manager and guest 1 2 Installation Pharos Control server is an application typically hosted on a machine within the private network together with the managed devices Users can login the server through the Pharos Control client from anywhere on the network or over the Internet The server is meant to run continuously to monitor and collect statistics about the managed devices lt is possible to run the server and client on the same machine and launch the server on demand but this is not recommended System requirements for the server primarily depend on the number of the managed devices and the frequency of statistic updates from those devices A single core machine with 512M dedicated Pharos Control User Guide RAM may be able to serve around 50 devices while a few thousand managed devices may require2. 11 2 Auto upgrade The Pharos Control can execute discovery reboot and upgrade actions on specified device s ata certain point in time Example Specify a time to upgrade the device Configuration Procedure Step 1 Upload the firmware file to the server on the page Firmware gt Add firmware U p oat Figure 11 4 Upload the Specified Firmware File 71 Pharos Control User Guide Step 2 Open Device gt Add schedule window A E E oc o ES E e E E Firmware upgrade Devices Firmware Figure 11 5 Schedule a Firmware Upgrade Task Step 3 Enter the scheduled task s name and specify the scheduled period as once and specify the exact date Step 4 In the Task box select the scheduled task as Firmware upgrade and select the target Device and Firmware in the list below 12 Pharos Control User Guide 11 3 Auto reboot The Pharos Control can execute discovery reboot and upgrade actions on specified device s ata certain point in time Example Specify a time to reboot the device Configuration Procedure Step 1 Open Device gt Add schedule window Devices IP CPES10 192 168 0 254 192 168 0 254 Cancel Figure 11 6 Schedule a Device Reboot Task Step 2 Enter the scheduled task s name and specify the scheduled period as once and specify the exact date 73 Pharos Control User Guide Step 3 In the Task box select the scheduled task as Reboot and select the target Device and click O
3. selected set 30 Pharos Control User Guide Discover Tab The left window of Section C displays the discovery operation list Hueue Total Z Completed 1 Failed 1 mM gt 4 Narme Status Discovery 2013 07 19 11 11 53 Completed Discovery 2013 07 19 11 12 37 Figure 3 8 Discovery List Entry introduction Queue Total The total number of the discovery operations in the list below Completed The total number of the completed discovery operations in the list below Failed The total number of the failed discovery operations in the list below Name Displays the name of the discovery operation distinguished by the time it was carried on Displays the result of the discovery operation Operations E Clear all the discovery operation lists in this tab Delete the selected discovery operation entry o Stop the currently running discovery operation 31 Pharos Control User Guide The right window of Section C displays the progress bar of the selected discovery operation and Its result Discovery 2014 06 06 15 28 23 Status Completed Progress II AA New Online Offline Device name IF addres Device name IPF addre Device name IP addre CPE210 192168 0 254 192 168 0 254 abye JA Figure 3 9 Discovery Status Entry introduction The time when the discovery operation begins The status of the discovery operation The progress of the discovery operation New This table lists the new
4. telephone and notes are optional Administrator admin Change admin pharos control cam This ls administrator Figure 10 1 My Settings Return to Contents 68 Pharos Control User Guide Chapter 11 Application Example 11 1 Email Notification The Pharos Control can monitor and record the specified device group s status changes such as managed unmanaged and error Example send an email notification when a specified device group s status goes wrong Configuration Procedure Step 1 Open the Preference page to configure the SMTP server Enter the mail server s address and port and specify the email account and password on the following page T tp link com J Cancel Figure 11 1 Configure the Mail Server Step 2 Open the Trigger gt Add trigger window Step 3 Specify the trigger s name and device group Step 4 Set the conditions as from Managed to Unmanaged 69 Pharos Control User Guide Step 5 Specify the recipient and the subject of the notification email in the Action box E mail ll Jack tp link com Unmanaged Report Figure 11 2 Add an Error Trigger Rule The notification email will display the unmanaged device s information From Tom tp link com Sent Wednesday September 10 2014 1 57 AM To Jack tp link com Subject Unmanaged Report Device 1 device ip 192 168 0 254 state MANAGED gt UNMANAGED Figure 11 3 Notification Email 70 Pharos Control User Guide
5. E E a TE We ar TE Wl Heath HE ME Devices IF Cancel Add the scheduled tasks in this window and click OK to save Name Enter the scheduled task s name Scheduled Configure the scheduled execution time Once This scheduled task will be executed once Date Specify the task s execution time Cycle This scheduled task will be executed periodically From The start time of the execution period To The end time of the execution period Period The interval at which the task will be executed such as month week or day Date amp Time The exact time at which the task is executed during the period Task Specify the scheduled action including Discovery Reboot and Firmware upgrade If Reboot is selected the target devices should be specified in the lists below If Firmware upgrade is selected both the target devices and their corresponding firmware files should be specified 24 Pharos Control User Guide Click the menu button or right click any device entry below to display all the operations available Operations without corresponding buttons are introduced below Start manage Stop manage Edit managing option Reboot Upgrade Ping Open web 1I Add Delete Edit Add schedule Add to group Start Manage Select the unmanaged device in the list below to manage it lts username password and SSH port number should be configured in advance in Edit Managing Option Ensure the Remote Managem
6. Right click an entry and choose PESME to disconnect the specified client Th Restart server Restart the server E Restore database Restore the database with a previous backup Pharos Control User Guide View the running logs of the server Stop server Shut down the server Backup database Backup the database Configure the Server s port and whether it will run automatically at boot Start the server R ES et g ata h ase Reset the server to factory settings which will lose the user s current configuration gt Exit ea Shut down the server and close this window The operations above are also available by right clicking Cc _ Status board Setting al y Restart server Stop server G Reset database a Backup database ES Restore database Exit Figure 2 2 Server Settings _ Status board Setting gt Restart server gt Start server Stop server e Reset database Backup database E Restore database Pharos Control User Guide Open the Server Monitor Window Configure the Server s port and whether it will run automatically at boot Setting Server port 9321 Run automatically at boot F Restart the server Start the server Shut down the server Reset the server to factory settings which will lose the user s current configuration Backup the database Restore the database with a previous bac
7. firmware file s name 39 Pharos Control User Guide Machine Type The firmware file s applicable product models Version The firmware file s version 4 2 Firmware List Firmware List is in Section B of the Firmware Tab File name Software version Hardware version Upload date Uploa pharos_un up ver1 0 0 P15 20140324 rel56987 bin 10 2014 05 30 10 55 admin Figure 4 3 Firmware List Firmware List displays the firmware files information of the selected group Entry Introduction You can sort the entries on a specific column by simply clicking the column name Operations Click to add a new firmware file manually Upload 40 Pharos Control User Guide E Delete the selected firmware file from server Activate the selected firmware file The firmware file is activated by default when it s uploaded Deactivate the selected firmware file to remove it from the applicable list when users upgrade the devices Click the menu button or right click any device entry below to display all the operations in this window Operations without corresponding buttons are introduced below Delete Activate Deactivate Add to group Add the selected firmware file to the firmware group you have manually created 4 3 Firmware Details Firmware Details is in Section C of the Firmware Tab This window displays the detailed information of the selected firmware file Attribute pharos_un up ver1 0
8. power and Dynamic Frequency Selection DFS requirements The End User accepts responsibility for maintaining the product in accordance with these rules and regulations For further information please visit www pink com Login Add to Group Add the selected device to the user defined group Start manage Stop manage Edit managing option Reboot Upgrade Ping Open web UI Add Delete Edit Add schedule Add to group Enter a key word to search all the columns in the device list below and a partial text match will be highlighted Discover IS A MA MS AT router Q Device name Status Mode SSID Root AP SSID IP address MAC address Proc CPE210 192 168 0 254 Managed AP Router TP LINK_Outdoor_ WA 192 168 0 254 E0 05 C5 AA BB CF CPE210 1 3 3 Device Details Device Details is in Section C of the Device Tab Device Details contains 5 sub tabs General Discover Reboot Upgrade and Ping Every sub tab divides into two windows General Tab The left window of Section C displays the detailed information of the selected device 27 Device details Attribute Device name Status Mode MAC addr IP addre SSID Foot SP SSID Product SNF TX rate Rx rate Tx total Pw total alue CPE210 192 168 0 254 Managed AF Router EQ 05 045 4 4 BB CF 197 168 0254 TP LINK_ Outdoor ASBBCE BA CREIO IIM Pia 223 008 Anna Figure 3 6 Device Details Pharos Control User Guide Attribute This c
9. screen click Finish to complete the installation and launch the Pharos Control Server Pharos Control InstallShield Fizard InstallShield Wizard Complete gt The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Pharos Control Click Finish to exit the wizard Back Cancel Figure 1 10 Complete Installation 1 3 Before Login Ensure the server is reachable from the client before login If the server is behind an NAT gateway please refer to the gateway s reference guide to open the corresponding port as configured in Figure 1 7 if you want to access the Pharos Control Server from the Internet Return to Contents Pharos Control User Guide Chapter 2 Pharos Control Interface 2 1 Pharos Control Server Double click Cc at the bottom right corner of the taskbar to open the Pharos Control Server Monitor Window Pharos Control Server Konitor Sever status Server pot 9321 Sessions information Role Administrator testart server 2 Restore database View logs Stop server a Backup database Setting ie Reset datal E Exit Figure 2 1 Server Monitor The upper half of the window displays the running status of the server The lower half contains corresponding operation buttons Server status Displays the server s status Server port Displays the server s listening port number Sessions Information The user information connecting to the server including Username Role and Client Address
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11. to be displayed and click OK to save Name Enter the name of the new attribute set Attribute The name of the attribute Description The description of the attribute Tx Rate Displays the data rate at which the device transmits wireless packets Rx Rate Displays the data rate at which the device receives wireless packets CPU Usage The device s CPU usage Memory Usage The device s memory usage Client Number Displays the number of clients that connect to the device wirelessly Tx Total The total wireless packets that the device has transmitted Rx Total The total wireless packets that the device has received SNR Signal Noise Ratio CCQ Client Connection Quality 29 Pharos Control User Guide Click Manage set to configure the existed attribute sets attribute tolink 1 LS de tolink 2 CPU load O Memory usage Client number O Tx total C Rx total O SNR O Transmit CCQ In this window you can edit each set s attributes or delete the set and click OK to save Please note that you cannot delete or edit a set s attribute when the set is being displayed Delete Click this button to delete the selected set Attribute Check the boxes to choose the attributes contained in the selected set Select the set to display the changes of its attributes in real time refreshing every second Add set Manage set The x axis indicates time in seconds The y axes are the corresponding parameters of the
12. 0 P15 201 40324 rel56987 bin Activated 1 0 0 ES20 1 0 CPE210 1 0 CPE220 1 0 B5510 1 0 85210 1 0 Figure 4 4 Firmware Details Attribute The name of the firmware file s attribute Value The value of the corresponding attribute The name of the firmware file 41 Pharos Control User Guide The firmware file s status including activated and deactivated The deactivated firmware file cannot be used to upgrade devices Software Version The software version of the firmware file Hardware Version The hardware version of the firmware file Return to Contents 42 Pharos Control User Guide Chapter 5 Task Task Tab is used for editing the scheduled tasks and viewing their running status This tab includes Task Classification Task List and Task Details Xx amp OO b G MY Tasks Schedule name Action Create time Start time wl Scheduled Reboot 1 Reboot 2014 06 10 10 14 2014 06 11 00 00 2014 06 11 00 Running MM Completed M Failed Attribute Value Schedule name The task will happen in 2014 06 11 00 00 Figure 5 1 Task Tab 43 Pharos Control User Guide 5 1 Task Classification Task Classification is in Section A of the Task Tab a Tasks Be Scheduled E Running BE Completed M Failed Figure 5 2 Task Classification Tasks are categorized into four groups Scheduled Running Completed and Failed These four categories cannot be edited or deleted Click the corresponding folder to vi
13. 6 12 15 20 201 4 06 12 15 19 liscovery task started whic h name Discovery 2014 06 12 15 19 3 28 2014 06 12 15 18 liscovery task is completed which name is Discovery 2014 06 12 15 18 11 2014 06 12 15 18 liscovery process find new device which device name CPE210 1927 168 0 254 0 CREST 0 192 168 0 2014 06 12 15 18 liscovery task started which name Discovery 201 4 06 12 15 18 11 anda Ae 1441 14 Figure 8 3 Log List This section is used to view and export the log entries under the selected group Entry Introduction Detailed information of this log The device name If the log is system level this column will be blank The MAC address of the device lf the log is system level this column will be blank The IP address of the device If the log is system level this column will be blank You can sort the entries on a specific column by simply clicking the column name Operations Maximize the current window Delete the selected log entry Clear all the log entries under the selected log folder Select all the log entries in this section 65 Pharos Control User Guide Export all the log entries in this section to your computer as an Excel file Click the menu button or right click any device entry below to display all the operations in this window Operations without corresponding buttons are introduced below w O Enter a key word to search all the columns in the firmware file list
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15. BE below and a partial text match will be highlighted 8 3 Log Details Log Details is in Section C of the Log Tab This window displays the detailed information of the selected log entry Attribute Value ype Log CPE210 192 168 0 254 192 168 0 254 Ping device which device name CPE210 192 168 0 254 device ipaddress 192 168 0 25 Figure 8 4 Log Details Attribute The name of the firmware file s attribute Value The value of the corresponding attribute Detailed information of this log The device name If the log is system level this column will be blank The MAC address of the device If the log is system level this column will be blank MAC The MAC address of the device If the log is system level this column will be blank Return to Contents 66 Pharos Control User Guide Chapter9 Preference Click 4 Preference at the top right corner to configure the SMTP settings example com O Cancel Figure 9 1 Preference Mail server address Specify the SMTP server to be used by the system Mail server port Specify the email server port Mail username Specify the SMTP username Mail password Specify the SMTP password Return to Contents 67 Pharos Control User Guide Chapter 10 My Settings This window is used to view and edit the logging user s information You can edit the logging user s password email telephone and notes on this page Among them email
16. Completed 2014 06 0 18 201 4 06 0 Completed 2 Completed Completed Completed Discovery Completed Figure 5 6 Completed Task List Entry Introduction The name of the task and its start time Action The action of the task including Discovery Reboot and Firmware upgrade Start Time The time when this task starts The time when this task ends Operations Maximize the current window 47 Pharos Control User Guide Displays the 50 tasks firstly completed Click the menu button or right click any task entry below to display all the operations in this window Enter a key word to search all the columns in the task list below and a partial text match will be highlighted gt Failed Entry Introduction The name of the task and its start time Action The action of the task including Discovery Reboot and Firmware upgrade Start Time The time when this task starts Finish Time The time when this task ends Operations Maximize the current window Delete the selected task record multiple Displays the 50 tasks recently failed 48 Pharos Control User Guide Displays the 50 tasks firstly failed Click the menu button or right click any task entry below to display all the operations in this window Enter a key word to search all the columns in the task list below and a partial text match will be highlighted 5 3 Task Details Task Details is in Section C of the T
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18. Total 2 Completed 2 Failed O Pina 2013 07 19 14 37 58 Completed Ping 2013 07 19 14 36 44 Completed Figure 3 14 Ping List Entry introduction Queue Total The total number of the ping operations in the list below Completed The total number of the completed ping operations in the list below The total number of the failed ping operations in the list below Displays the name of the ping operation distinguished by the time it was carried on Displays the result of the ping operation Operations Clear all the ping operation lists in this tab E Delete the selected ping operation entry 36 Pharos Control User Guide The right window of Section C displays the information of the selected ping operation and its result Ping 2014 06 09 11 34 01 Status Completed Device name IP address pingi92 168 0 254 process started Pinging 192 168 0 254 h bytes of data Reply from 192 4 bytes 1cims TIL 64 Reply from 192 Jytes times ims TTL 64 Reply from 192 168 4 br 2 time lt ims TTL 64 Ping statistics for 68 0 254 Sent 4 Received 4 Lost 0 0 loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum Oms Maximum Oms 4verage Oms ping 192 168 0 254 process completed Figure 3 15 Ping Status Entry Introduction The total number of the ping operations in the list below Displays the status of the ping operation IP Address The IP address of the device The windo
19. a better performing multi core machine with 2 3GB dedicated memory The server and client installers are provided for windows XP Vista 7 8 and Server server and Client Location Ensure the managed devices are in the same subnet with the server on which the Pharos Control server is installed The client machine can be either in the subnet with the server or in the Internet Just make sure there is network connectivity between the client machine and the server Router Figure 1 1 Server Client Location Installation procedure If an earlier version of the application is present on your computer please uninstall it and install the latest version Step 1 Go to http www tp link com resources software PharosControl v1 0 7 zip to download the software Pharos Control User Guide FharasControl exe This is Pharos C TP LIWE Technolo Step 2 Unzip the file and double click the PharosCtrol exe file e Please wait for the InstallShield Wizard preparing the setup shown as the following screen Pharos Control InstallShield Fizard Preparing to Install Pharos Control Setup i preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the program setup process Please walt Preparing to Install Figure 1 2 Preparing to Install Step 3 Then the following screen will appear Please close all the antivirus software for the installation and click OK to continue Pharos Control InstallShield F
20. ains log information about Pharos Control System and managed devices There are three setting buttons at the top right corner of the window fF Preference J admin Figure 2 6 Settings For Preference and admin please refer to and Logout Click to logout the Client 13 Pharos Control User Guide Chapter 3 Device Device Tab is used to view and classify the Pharos devices for ease of navigation including Device Classification Device List and Device Details Discover QC MM ES Dipati n mt hadi Font AP ssil IF adress MAC address Prode tut groupe EE Managed EE Unmanaged E Manual grouping General Olscover Reboot Upgrade Ping awida detente Alinbule alge Cosine nance Figure 3 1 Device Tab 14 Pharos Control User Guide 3 1 Device Classification Device Classification is in Section A of the Device Tab 0 Ss All devices Auto grouping E Managed Be Unmanaged Manual grouping Figure 3 2 Device Classification Devices can be categorized into several groups in Section A All devices and Auto grouping are dynamic groups in which devices are automatically added and removed Under the Auto grouping Managed and Unmanaged are built in groups User can also create a new group and define its corresponding search criteria This group will automatically contain devices based on the preset criteria Manual grouping is a static group and users can customize new categories under th
21. ask Tab Different kinds of task corresponds to different details window The scheduled task will be taken as an example in the following Attribute Figure 9 7 Task Details Attribute The name of the task s attribute Value The value of the corresponding attribute Return to Contents 49 Pharos Control User Guide Chapter6 Trigger Trigger Tab is used to configure and manage the trigger rules and trigger events saved in the server This tab includes Trigger Rules and Trigger Events Classification Trigger Rules Events List and Trigger Rules Events Details 2XBOO gt zzz id Trigger rules ame To state Action SBP Trigger events Figure 6 1 Trigger Tab 6 1 Trigger Rule and Event Classification Trigger Rule and Event Classification is in Section A of the Trigger Tab B Checked EE Unchecked Figure 6 2 Trigger Rule and Event Classification Trigger rules are displayed under the Trigger rules folder Trigger rules define actions that are triggered by device status changes 50 Pharos Control User Guide Trigger events are divided into two folders Checked and Unchecked The unread trigger events are saved in the Unchecked folder and the read trigger events are saved in the Checked folder Operation F aM n Maximize the current window 6 2 Trigger Rule Event List Trigger Rules Events List is in Section B of the Trigger Tab Trigger rules and events have different operatio
22. azard A Please CLOSE all of the antivirus software for the installation Figure 1 3 Close all the Antivirus Software Pharos Control User Guide Step 4 Then the following screen will appear Click Next to continue If you want to stop the installation click Cancel Pharos Control InstallShield Fizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Pharos Control The InstallShield Wizard will install Pharos Control on your computer To continue click Nest Figure 1 4 Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard Step 5 Choose the destination location for the installation files and click Next to continue Pharos Control InstallShield Fizard Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files Setup will install Pharos Control in the following folder To install to this folder click Mest To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C Program Files Pharos Control Installshield Cancel Figure 1 5 Choose Destination Location 4 Pharos Control User Guide By default the installation files are saved on the Program Files folder of system disk Click the Browse button to modify the destination location as needed Step 6 Take server s installation as an example here Select Pharos Control Server and click Next Pharos Control InstallShield Wizard Select Features Select the features setup will install Select the features y
23. cluding Auto Access Point Client Repeater Bridge AP Router and AP Client Router IP Address Edit the device s IP address MAC Address Edit the device s MAC address Description Edit the device s description optional Select all the devices in the Device List window 21 Pharos Control User Guide Upgrade the software of the device being managed Click this button and the Upgrade confirmation window will pop up Please note that only the device being managed will show up in this window For information about how to manage the device please refer to Start manage Cancel In this window select the target device and the corresponding firmware file and click OK to upgrade the device The firmware files should be uploaded to the server in advance For details please refer to Firmware upload Device name The device s name IP Address The device s IP address Firmware Select the corresponding firmware file which is saved in the server from the pull down list 22 Pharos Control User Guide Reboot the selected devices Click this button and the Reboot confirmation window will pop up Device name _ IP address ito link 192 168 0 2054 102 169 0 254 Select one or multiple devices in this window and click OK to reboot them Device Name The device s name IP Address The device s IP address 23 Pharos Control User Guide Click this button to add scheduled tasks asore Meme
24. d group Entry Introduction Status Status of the device including Managed Unmanaged or Error Managed indicates the device is reachable and under management Unmanaged indicates the device either cannot reach Pharos Control or is down It s also the device s initial status in Pharos Control If you try to manage a device which is unreachable or is down its status will change to Error Figure 3 5 shows details of the status transition The device s operation mode including Access Point Client Repeater Bridge AP Router and AP Client Router SSID The device s SSID Root AP SSID Displays the SSID of the device s root AP when it is in the following mode Client Repeater Bridge and AP Client Router IP Address The device s IP address MAC Address The device s MAC address Pharos Control User Guide The device s model and version The device s software version TX Rate Displays the data rate at which the device transmits wireless packets Rx Rate Displays the data rate at which the device receives wireless packets Client Number Displays the number of clients that connect to the device wirelessly Client Connection Quality The description of the device You can sort the entries on a specific column by simply clicking the column name Pharos Control User Guide The following figure shows the device s status transition in Pharos Control Pharos Control Initialization Several mi
25. ent function is enabled on the Management Tab gt SSH Server page of the Pharos series products so that they can be managed by Pharos Control Stop Manage Click to stop the management of the selected device being managed now Edit Managing Option Configure the login information of the selected device Enter the login information of the device and Click OK to save Username Enter the device s login username Password Enter the device s login password Port Specify SSH port of the device to be managed 25 Pharos Control User Guide Ping Click this to ping the selected device Device name IP address to link 192 168 0254 192 168 0 254 Configure the parameters related to the ping operation and click OK to save Count The amount of times to send ping request during the test Timeout Specify the timeout time of the ping test Device Name The name of target device IP Address The IP address of target device Open Web UI Open the Web interface of the selected device It is opened in the default browser by default 26 Pharos Control User Guide Username TP LINK Password The Reliable Choice TERMS OF USE This TP LINK wireless device must be installed by a certified professional Properly installed shielded Ethernet cable and earth grounding must be used in compliance with this product s warranty Installers must abide by local rules and regulations in terms of legal frequency channels output
26. ew its tasks Entry Introduction gt Scheduled The scheduled tasks which are not executed yet gt Running The running tasks gt Completed The completed tasks gt Failed The failed tasks Operations 44 Pharos Control User Guide 5 2 Task List Task List is in Section B of the Task Tab Schedule name Action Create time Start time Reboot_1 2014 06 10 10 14 2014 06 11 00 00 2014 06 11 00 Figure 5 3 Task List This section is used to manage the scheduled tasks Please note that the function of adding tasks is on the Device Tab Different devices have different operation buttons and entries gt Scheduled O X IN o schedule name Action Create time Start time Discovery Figure 5 4 Scheduled Task List Entry Introduction Schedule Name The name of the scheduled task The action to be executed including Discovery Reboot and Firmware upgrade Create Time The time when this task was created Start Time The time when this task starts End Time The time when this task ends 45 Pharos Control User Guide Schedule by The creator of the task You can sort the entries on a specific column by simply clicking the column name Maximize the current window Delete the selected task Click to edit the information of the selected task entry Operations Activate the selected task The scheduled task is activated by default when it is created Deactivate the selected ta
27. ill be highlighted 52 Pharos Control User Guide gt Trigger Events Trigger name Device name Time Type Actic alarm CPE210 192 168 0 254 2014 06 11 10 02 From Managed to Error E mail Figure 6 4 Trigger Event List Trigger events divide into two types depending on whether the notification email has been read e Checked Entry Introduction The action that was taken after the event triggered Operations Maximize the current window Delete the selected trigger event Click the menu button or right click any trigger event below to display all the operations in this window Enter a key word to search all the columns in the rule list below and a partial text match will be highlighted e Unchecked Entry Introduction Trigger Name The name of the trigger The device on which the event happened 53 Pharos Control User Guide The time when the trigger event happened The device s status transition type The action that was taken after the event triggered Maximize the current window Delete the selected trigger event Operations Set the selected unchecked event as checked Click the menu button or right click any trigger event below to display all the operations in this window Enter a key word to search all the columns in the rule list below and a partial text match will be highlighted 6 3 Trigger Rule Event Details Trigger Rules Events Details is in Section C of the T
28. is group and add devices in Device List section to these categories Entry Introduction gt All Devices Lists all the Pharos devices gt Auto Grouping Devices in Auto Grouping are selected according to certain criteria automatically The Managed and Unmanaged groups are built in and undeletable e Managed Displays Pharos devices under management e Unmanaged Displays Pharos devices that are discovered but unmanaged by Pharos Control a Under the Auto grouping click to customize a new group and configure the grouping conditions as shown in Figure 3 3 Several conditions can be combined with AND OR logic 15 Pharos Control User Guide Device name v f contains vq MO AND Memory usage Y contains O S AHD Figure 3 3 Customized Group gt Manual Grouping Devices in this static group are added or removed by the users manually Operations Add a new group Delete the selected group Edit the name of the selected group n ote The Managed and Unmanaged folder under Autogrouping cannot be edited or deleted Pharos Control User Guide 3 2 Device List Device List is in Section B of the Device Tab Discover C B6YXKMPO7S On o Device name Status Mode SSID Root AP SSID IP address MAC address Product CPE210 192 168 0 254 Managed AP Router TP LINK_Outdoor_ 192 168 0 254 E0 05 C5 AA BB CF CPE210 1 0 1 0 0 Bu Figure 3 4 Device List Device List displays the device information of the selecte
29. is system upgrade device firmware or access the function tabs of the system They have no privileges to access the Admin Firmware or Task sections 97 Pharos Control User Guide Different user accounts and their privileges Privilege Downloading firmware files and editing scheduled tasks Connecting devices to the system Accessing all functions of the Device page and viewing vV y X the System Log Table 7 1 Accounts and Privileges Operation ii Maximize the current window 7 2 Account List Account List is in Section B of the Account Tab SX Ry IE o Role Login E mail Telephone Notes admin Administrator true admin pharos control com This is administrator account Figure 7 3 Account List This section is used to add and edit the user account information The related operation buttons are displayed above and the users are listed below 58 Pharos Control User Guide Entry Introduction The name of the user account You can sort the entries on a specific column by simply clicking the column name Operations Maximize the current window 59 Pharos Control User Guide Add a new user account Role Specify the user s role It is Manager by default The illustrations bellow shows that the manager has the privileges to view the status of all devices and change configurations of all devices but it cannot change the configurations of the server User Name Enter the use
30. kup Shut down the server and close this window 2 2 Pharos Control Client 2 2 1 Login Open the Pharos Control Client and enter the Server s IP address port by default 9321 Username and Password by default both are admin Pharos Control User Guide Pharos Control TP LINK The Reliable Choice PHAROS CONTROL C Remember password Figure 2 3 Login the Client 2 2 2 Client Interface Overview The Client s typical interface is shown as Figure 2 4 Section A is entry category Section B is entries under the selected category and the corresponding buttons Section C is the detailed information of the selected entry The red box marked at the top of this window is the notification message box Pharos Control User Guide Phares Control Davice Firmware Task FE om i EN Mh sm cover JN gt a MD o 8 A auto pe Pal MB Managed BE Unmanaged Bm General Device Detail Figure 2 4 Typical Interface 2 2 3 Navigation Use the top level navigation tabs to access different functions Device Firmware Task Trigger Account Log Figure 2 5 Navigation Tabs Device page displays Pharos devices managed by Pharos Control Firmware page allows managing firmware files saved in the Pharos Control Server Task page allows viewing and editing scheduling tasks Trigger page allows managing triggering rules and events Account page allows viewing and managing all the users accounts Log page cont
31. l User Guide Chapter 8 Log Log Tab is used for viewing the log information saved in the server The log information is categorized into three groups Log Error and Debug The Log Tab includes three sections Log Classification Log List and Log details E All logs Message Device name w Log 54 EE a gn ee aa a A ae Task completed which task name Ping 2014 06 12 i as og Error 06 CPE210 192 168 0 254 MM Debug CPE210 192 168 0 254 which user id 2 username test Attribute Time Type address IP addr M age ing device whic 8 0 254 device ipaddress 192 168 0 254 Figure 8 1 Log Tab 63 8 1 Log Classification Log Classification is in Section A of the Log Tab AA logs Log Error Ai Debug Figure 8 2 Log Classification All the logs are categorized into three types Log Error and Debug Log The informational system service messages Error Some errors or warning messages Debug The debugging information 64 Pharos Control User Guide Pharos Control User Guide 8 2 Log List Log List is in Section B of the Log Tab uMi E o Time Type Device n 2014 08 12 15 21 Task completed which task name Ping ott 06 12 15 21 35 task type PING Log 2014 08 12 15 21 Ping device which device name CPE210 192 168 4 device ipaddress 192 168 Log CPE210 192168 0 2014 08 12 15 21 Task started ahir h task name apog PATE 06 12 15 21 35 tas ae PING Log 2014 0
32. ly discovered devices in this operation which are not in the list of 3 2 Device List Online This table lists the discovered devices in this operation which are in the list of 3 2 Device List and are online now Offline This table lists the discovered devices in this operation which are in the list of 3 2 Device List and are offline now Entries tn the list IP Address The IP address of the device 32 Pharos Control User Guide Reboot Tab The left window of Section C displays the reboot operation list Hueue Total Z Completed 2 Failed U Wi ae Name Status Reboot 2013 07 19 14 08 55 Completed Reboot 2013 07 19 14 10 58 Completed Figure 3 10 Reboot List Entry introduction Queue Total The total number of the reboot operations in the list below Completed The total number of the completed reboot operations in the list below The total number of the failed reboot operations in the list below Displays the name of the reboot operation distinguished by the time it was carried on Displays the result of the reboot operation Operations Clear all the reboot operation lists in this tab Delete the selected reboot operation entry 33 Pharos Control User Guide The right window of Section C displays the progress bar of the selected reboot operation and its result Reboot 2013 07 19 14 10 58 Status Completed Device name Progress status tp link 192 168 0 254 O CO
33. mpleted Figure 3 11 Reboot Status Entry introduction Upgrade Tab The left window of Section C displays the upgrade operation list Hueue Total 1 Completed 1 Failed O WI gt 4 Marne Status Upgrade 201 39 07 19 14 27 04 Completed Figure 3 12 Upgrade List Entry introduction Queue Total The total number of the upgrade operations in the list below 34 Pharos Control User Guide Completed The total number of the completed upgrade operations in the list below The total number of the failed upgrade operations in the list below Displays the name of the upgrade operation distinguished by the time it was carried on Displays the result of the upgrade operation Operations Clear all the upgrade operation lists in this tab Delete the selected upgrade operation entry The right window of Section C displays the progress bar of the selected upgrade operation and its result Upgrade 2014 06 09 10 52 12 Status Completed Device name Progress status CPEZ10 192 168 0 2454 E AA om pleted Figure 3 13 Upgrade Status Entry introduction Upgrade The time when the upgrade operation begins The status of the upgrade operation The name of the selected device The progress of the upgrade operation The result of the upgrade operation 35 Pharos Control User Guide Ping Tab The left window of Section C displays the ping operation list m Marne Status Hueue
34. n buttons and lists gt Trigger Rules 8X8 O gt EE From state To state Action alarm Managed E mail Figure 6 3 Trigger Rule List Entry Introduction The name of the trigger rule From State The former state of the device To State The state that the device transits to Action Action to take on device status changes only supports email notification Operations F aM n n n Maximize the current window Pharos Control User Guide Add new trigger rules Honaged Y Name Enter the name of the trigger rule Assign meaningful names to rules that will easily identify them Device Group Limit the trigger rule to a specified device group defined in 3 1 Device Classification Condition Specify the status changes The status includes Unmanaged Managed and Error Action An email notification will be sent when the specified trigger occurs Configure the recipient address and subject of the email E Delete the selected trigger rule Ho Edit the selected trigger rule Activate the selected trigger rule The trigger rule is activated by EJES default when it is created O Deactivate the selected task to make it inactive gt Run the selected trigger rule immediately Click the menu button or right click any rule entry below to display all the operations in this window ii KA 10 Enter a key word to search all the columns in the rule list below and a partial text match w
35. n to Contents 55 Pharos Control User Guide Chapter 7 Account Account Tab is used to create or edit user accounts for this system You can assign different privileges to different user accounts by assigning them to different account groups Administrator Manager or Guest This tab includes Account Classification Account List and Account Details ex N E Role L g E mail Telephone Notes AGministrator vue admingioharos contolcom This ls administrator secount Altnbule Figure 7 1 Account Tab 56 Pharos Control User Guide 7 1 Account Classification Account Classification is in Section A of the Account Tab E Accounts Manager Figure 7 2 Account Classification User Accounts are categorized into three groups Administrator Manager and Guest These three categories cannot be edited or deleted Click the folder to view its corresponding accounts Entry Introduction gt Administrator This user group has all privileges including accessing the Admin section uploading downloading firmware files and editing scheduled tasks gt Manager This user group has limited privileges including connecting devices to the system uploading firmware files accessing all function pages and viewing the system log However they cannot access the Admin Firmware and Task sections gt Guest This user group has very limited privileges and can only view the Device Tab and Log Tab They cannot connect devices to th
36. nutes later Operating Figure 3 5 Status Transition Operations Discover Search the devices in the same subnet with the server The discovering process and results are displayed in the Device Details window Ensure the Discovery function is enabled on the Management Tab gt Miscellaneous page of the Pharos series products so that they can be discovered by Pharos Control Pharos Control User Guide Add a new device model manually CPE310 1 0 CPE320 1 0 CPE210 1 0 LPE220 1 0 Bs310 1 0 BS 2 Enter the related information of the device to be added and click OK to save Product Select the device model from the pull down list Device Name Enter the device s name Mode Select the device s operation mode from the pull down list including Auto Access Point Client Repeater Bridge AP Router and AP Client Router IP Address Enter the device s IP address MAC Address Enter the device s MAC address Description Enter the device s description optional E Delete the selected device 20 Pharos Control User Guide Click to edit the information of the selected device CPES10 1 0 CPE210 192 168 0 254 AP Router 192 165 0 254 EO 05 L5 68 BB _F Edit the related information of the selected device and click OK to save Product Select the device model from the pull down list Device Name Edit the device s name Mode Select the device s operation mode from the pull down list in
37. olumn displays the name of the device s attribute including device name status mode MAC address IP address SSID root AP SSID Product SNR Tx rate Rx rate Tx total Rx total CPU load CPU frequency memory usage memory size client number Transmit CCQ version and description Value The corresponding value of each attribute The right window of Section C displays graph for attributes including memory size memory usage CCQ and so on of the currently selected device The attributes displayed is customizable and will refresh every one second when the device is online Users can choose one or more attributes to form a set which is displayed below dynamically T T i E a M JI 1720 01 17 20 02 28 CPL 043 d Memory Usage Iri z0 04 Figure 3 7 Attributes in Graph Pharos Control User Guide Suspend Continue the current graphic displaying Click this button to configure the attribute set Add set Manage set Click Add set to add a new attribute set Attribute Description C Tx rate The sending rate of device CI Ra rate The receiving rate of device O CPU load The CPU load of device CO Memory usage The free memory of device O Client number The current clients number of device C Tx total The wlan sending rate of device CI Rs total The wlan receiving rate of device O SNR The SNF of device CI Transmit ECO The transmit CCQ of device Select the attributes
38. ou want to install and deselect the features you do not want to metal Pharos Control Client Pharos Control Server This ts the Pharos Control Devel Description 152 41 MB of space required on the C drive 30221 41 ME of space available on the C drive Figure 1 6 Install the Software Pharos Control User Guide Step 7 The following screen shows the default settings of the server You can customize the server port number the username and password here Click Next to continue Pharos Control InstallShield Vizard Server Settings Change the parameters of the server Server Pork Username Pazsuwnord Figure 1 7 Server Config Step 8 Till now the Wizard is ready to begin the installation Click Next to start the installation on the following screen Pharos Control AA Fizard Start Copying Files Review settings before copying files Setup has enough information to start copying the program files IF vou want to review or change any settings click Back IF you are satished with the settings click Next to begin copying files Current Settings Pharoz Control Server Cancel Figure 1 8 Start Installation Pharos Control User Guide Step 9 The InstallShield Wizard is installing the software shown as the following screen Please wait Pharos Control InstallShield Fizard Setup Status nstallShield Figure 1 9 Setup Status Pharos Control User Guide Step 10 On the following
39. r name Password Enter the user s password Confirm Re enter the password for confirmation E mail Enter the user s email address Telephone Optional Enter the user s telephone number Notes Optional Enter notes for this use account E Delete the selected user account 60 Pharos Control User Guide Edit the selected user account information Administrator admin Change admintapharos control corn This ls administrator Note The user s role and user name cannot be edited if it is currently logged in Click the menu button or right click any account entry below to display all the operations in this window Fw Enter a key word to search all the columns in the account list Be below and a partial text match will be highlighted 7 3 Account Details Account Details is in section C of the Account Tab This section displays the detailed information of the selected user account Attribute admin Administrator true admin pharos control com This is administrator account Figure 7 4 Account Details 61 Pharos Control User Guide Attribute The name of the user account s attribute Value The value of the corresponding attribute The name of the user account The role of the user Login Whether the user logs in E mail The email address of the user Telephone The telephone number of the user Notes Notes about this user account Return to Contents 62 Pharos Contro
40. rigger Tab This window displays the detailed information of the selected trigger rule trigger event gt Trigger Rules Attribute Name test Status Activated Group All From state Unmanaged To state Managed Action E mail Receiver test gmail com Subject Test Figure 6 5 Trigger Rule Details Attribute The name of the trigger rule s attribute Value The attribute s corresponding value Name The name of the trigger rule Status The trigger rule s status including activated and deactivated To State The state that the device changes to From State The previous state of the device 54 Pharos Control User Guide notification The recipient of the notification email on the trigger event Subject The subject of the notification email gt Trigger Events Action Action to take on device status changes only supports email Attribute Trigger name test Device name CPE510 192 168 0 254 Time 2014 03 06 20 38 Type From Unmanaged to Managed Action E mail Status Unchecked Figure 6 6 Trigger Event Details Attribute The name of the trigger event s attribute Value The attribute s corresponding value Trigger Name The name of the trigger event The device on which the event happened The time when the trigger event happened The device s status transition type tio Type The action that was taken after the event triggered The status of the trigger event checked or unchecked Retur
41. sk to make It Inactive Run the selected task immediately Click the menu button or right click any task entry below to display all the operations in this window Enter a key word to search all the columns in the task list below and a partial text match will be highlighted gt Running es O Task name Action otart Time Scheduled Reboot 2014 06 10 1458 03 Reboot Running 2014 06 10 14 58 Figure 5 5 Running Task List Entry Introduction Task Name The name of the running task Action The executing action including Discovery Reboot and Firmware upgrade 46 Pharos Control User Guide The current status of the task Start Time The start time of the task Operations Maximize the current window Enter a key word to search all the columns in the task list below and a partial text match will be highlighted gt Completed E n Task name Action Status Start time Fir Scheduled Reboot 2014 06 10 14 58 03 Reboot Completed 2014 06 10 14 58 2014 06 10 14 59 Scheduled Reboot 201 4 06 10 Reboot Completed 2014 06 10 14 56 2014 06 10 14 57 Scheduled Reboot 2014 06 10 14 53 55 Reboot Completed 2014 06 10 14 53 2014 06 10 14 55 Ping 2014 06 09 11 40 26 Ping Completed 2014 06 09 11 40 2014 06 09 11 40 Ping 2014 06 09 11 34 01 Ping Completed 2014 06 09 11 34 2014 06 09 11 34 2 12 Upgrade Completed 2014 06 0 52 2014 06 Reboot Completed 201 4 06 0 J 2014 06 0 Completed 5 0 0 2014 06 0
42. w in the right displays the detailed ping operation result Return to Contents 37 Pharos Control User Guide Chapter 4 Firmware Firmware Tab is used for managing the firmware files in the server including Firmware Classification Firmware List and Firmware Details amp EX 6 O G a LA Firmwares File name Software version Hardware version Upload date Uploa TL 1W48520N up yer1 0 0 P10 20130427 re144235 bin 1 0 201 4 04 23 16 48 admin Attribute File name Statt Built e Support list Figure 4 1 Firmware Tab 4 1 Firmware Classification Firmware Classification is in Section A of the Firmware Tab ee Re af ES Figure 4 2 Firmware Classification 38 Pharos Control User Guide Firmware files can be categorized in Section A Users can customize groups to save firmware files uploaded into the server All the groups are under the root Firmwares by default Entry Introduction List all the firmware files saved in the server CPE 210 The manually added firmware group Operations a Maximize the current window Add a new firmware group a Delete the selected firmware group Manage the selected group CPE 210 memm Machine REG eo In this window users can edit the group name and remove the firmware files from this group Click OK to save the configurations If not chosen the firmware file will be deleted from this group Name The group s name File Name The
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