User Guide: AWC plug-in version 3.9.0 for VST-APL

System Setting

Screen Reference > System Setting

System Info
System Settings
Permission Setting (AMF Security WebAPI)
System Management

The System Setting page lets you see the AWC Plug-in version, factory-reset the plug-in, and configure system settings.

Note
This page is only accessible by Administrator accounts.


System Info


Table 1: System Information
Item Name Description
Version Information Shows the AWC Plug-in's version information.
License Information
  • Wireless AP:
    Shows the number of APs allowed by the wireless LAN controller license and the number of APs that are being managed by the AWC Plug-in.
    • License count:
      Shows the number of APs that are allowed to be managed by the installed wireless LAN controller license.

    • Registered/Configured APs:
      Shows the number of APs that have been added to the AWC Plug-in's management database.

    • Licensed APs:
      Shows the number of APs that are being managed by the AWC Plug-in.

  • Channel Blanket:
    Shows the number of APs allowed by the channel blanket license and the number of APs that are operating in the AWC Plug-in's channel blankets.
    • License count:
      Shows the number of APs that are allowed to be managed by the installed channel blanket license.

    • Registered/Configured APs:
      Shows the number of APs that have been added to the AWC Plug-in's channel blankets.

    • Licensed APs:
      Shows the number of APs that are operating in the AWC Plug-in's channel blankets.

  • Smart Connect:
    Shows the number of APs allowed by the Smart Connect license and the number of APs that are operating in the AWC Plug-in's Smart Connect networks.
    • License count:
      Shows the number of APs that are allowed to be managed by the installed Smart Connect license.

    • Registered/Configured APs:
      Shows the number of APs that have been added to the AWC Plug-in's Smart Connect networks.

    • Licensed APs:
      Shows the number of APs that are operating in the AWC Plug-in's Smart Connect feature.

System Settings


Table 2: System Setting
Item Name Description
Database Setting
Maximum Memory Usage
 Specify the maximum amount of system memory that can be used for the AWC Plug-in database.
Note
Changing the maximum memory amount is not supported in the AWC Plug-in for VST-APL. Use the default setting.
"Save" button Save and apply configuration changes to the database.
IP Address Settings
External IP address for AWC plug-in
 Set the external IP address to be used for communication between the AWC Plug-in and the wireless APs.
The default is "127.0.0.1".
Note
To manage the wireless AP, set this value to be the same as the IP address of the AWC Plug-in server (the "Wireless Controller" application in the VST-APL configuration screen). After registering the AWC Plug-in and after assigning a new IP address to the AWC Plug-in server, make sure you change it to the same IP address as the AWC Plug-in server.
"Save" button Saves the changes to the IP address settings in the operation.
Network Map Setting
Wireless Client Update-Interval
 Specify the refresh interval for associated clients that are displayed on the Vista Manager EX "Network Map" screen.

  • Don't Update:
    Set the AWC Plug-in to not automatically refresh client information.

  • Set Update Interval:
    Configure the AWC Plug-in to automatically refresh client information. The range for refresh interval can be from 1 to 9999 minutes. The update interval for links between AWC-SC APs on the Network Map also depends on this setting. It is set to 1 minute by default.
"Save" button Save and apply configuration changes to the network map.
Remote Monitor Setting
Polling Interval Set the polling interval of the wireless LAN controller specified on the remote monitor screen, with a value from 5 to 30 (minutes). The default is 5 (minutes).
Log Retention Period Set the number of days to keep the logs retrieved from the wireless LAN controller specified on the Remote Monitor screen, using a value from 1 to 366. The default is 366 (days).
Log Viewable Period Set the number of log days to be displayed on the Remote Monitor screen, using a value between 1 and 90 (days). The default is 30 (days).
"Save" button Save and apply configuration changes to the Remote Monitor in the operation.
Permission Setting
AMF Security WebAPI
 Displays the sending IP address of the Web API used by our AMF-Security Controller AT-SecureEnterpriseSDN Controller (AT-SESC) and AMF Security mini. If multiple IP addresses are registered, they will be displayed separated by a slash (/).

Permission Setting (AMF Security WebAPI)

When the AMF Security server (AMF-Sec or AMF Security mini) receives a threat event, it queries the AWC plug-in for the MAC address from the IP address of the threat device via Web API.
Register the IP address of the AMF Security server that you want to allow access to in order to respond only to inquiries from legitimate AMF Security servers.
AMF Security Server IP addresses can be registered up to 1,024 entries.


Table 3: Permission Setting (AMF Security WebAPI) dialog box
Header
Permitted IP Address Enter the IP address of the AMF Security server to grant access to.
"Add" button Add the IP address to the list.
"Clear" button Clears the Permitted IP address field.
IP Address list
X IP Address Shows the number of IP address entries registered to the list.
Search IP address
 Search for a particular IP address.
The search field lets you enter a partial string to match. The list shows entries with that string in the "IP Address" field.
To remove the filter, delete the string from the search field and press enter.
IP Address Displays a registered IP address of the AMF Security server (AMF-Sec or AMF Security mini).
Delete (trashbin icon) Deletes an entry of the AMF Security server IP Address.
Footer
"Save" button Save changes of the permission setting and close the dialog box.
"Exit" button Discard changes of the permission setting and close the dialog box.

System Management


Table 4: System Maintenance
Item Name Description
Clear Cache
"Delete" button Clears the AWC Plug-in cache.
Tech Support
"Tech Support" button
Note
This button is for maintenance purposes. For use by support staff only.
Backup
"Backup" button Saves the current settings to an external file as a backup file.
Include Log Data If checked, the backup file will include the log data. By default, this option is not checked.
Restore
"Restore" button Restores the settings from a backup file saved as an external file.
Initialize
"Initialize" button Initialize the AWC Plug-in's data, such as its configuration and various histories.
See Operation Reference > Plug-in System Data Management > Backup and Restore and Operation Reference > Plug-in System Data Management > Initialize AWC Plug-in System for instructions on backup, restoration and initialization operations.


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