12: Management configuration settings
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GW1000 Series User Manual
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12 Management configuration settings
This chapter contains the configuration sections and parameters required to manage and
monitor your device using Activator and Monitor.
12.1 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.
Autoload activation of firmware and configuration files on router boot up:
o Autoload is generally used for router installation. In this scenario the
router will initiate the request for firmware and configuration files when it
boots up. The router is 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.
Deployment of firmware to routers after installation:
o In this scenario, Activator initiates the process. This process, known as
Active Updates, 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.
12.2 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.
12.3 Configuration packages used
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