Displaying AMF Master connection status
When using the AMF Application Proxy of AlliedWare Plus, register the AMF Master (proxy node) with AMF Security mini on the AMF > AMF Application Proxy Settings page.
NoteWhen the AMF master is registered with AMF Security mini, one of "Checking", "Disconnected", "Good", "Error", or "Warning" is displayed in "Connected" on the AMF > AMF Application Proxy Settings page. Nothing is displayed when the AMF Master is not registered.For information on AlliedWare Plus device settings, refer to the manual for your AlliedWare Plus device or Quick Tour / What does AMF Security mini Manage (AMF Application Proxy Whitelist) and Blocking with AMF Application Proxy (AMF Application Proxy Blacklist).
NoteThe following table shows each indication of "Connected".Refresh your web browser to view the current connection status.
| Display | Description |
|---|---|
| Checking | This is displayed when an AMF Master is registered and the information of the AMF nodes managed by that AMF Master is acquired and confirmed. Good, Error, or Warning is displayed when information acquisition/confirmation is completed. |
| Disconnected | Appears when AMF Master is registered without a license registered in AMF Security mini. |
| Good | It is displayed that the information of the AMF node managed by the AMF Master can be successfully obtained by connecting to the AMF Master. |
| Error | Displayed when connection with the AMF Master could not be established. |
| Warning | This is displayed when connecting to an AMF Master and information on some of the AMF nodes managed by that AMF Master could not be obtained properly. |
NoteIf Error or Warning is displayed, refer to Appendix / Displaying AMF Master connection status > Displaying Error or Warning.
Displaying Error or Warning
If Error or Warning is displayed in the "Connected" of the AMF Master (proxy node) of AMF Security mini, there is a possibility that the AlliedWare Plus device's AMF node or AMF Security mini settings are incorrect.For the settings of each product, refer to Quick Tour / What does AMF Security mini Manage (AMF Application Proxy Whitelist) and Blocking with AMF Application Proxy (AMF Application Proxy Blacklist).
In addition, related logs are also output on the System Settings > AMF Security Log page, so check them as well.
Contents to check when Error is displayed
This is displayed when connection with the AMF Master registered with AMF Security mini cannot be established, so the AMF Application Proxy in general do not work properly. Check the following along with the log output on the System Settings > AMF Security Log page.- Confirm that there is no problem in the communication path between AMF Security mini and AMF Master (Confirm that IP communication is possible between AMF Security mini and AMF Master)
- Confirm that the IPv4 Address, user name, and password of the AMF Master registered with AMF Security mini are correct
- Confirm that the AMF Master settings registered with AMF Security mini are correct
Contents to check when Warning is displayed
This is displayed when the information of some AMF nodes managed by the AMF Masters registered with AMF Security mini could not be obtained normally, but AMF Application Proxy does not operate on the AMF nodes for which the information was successfully obtained. For AMF nodes for which information could not be obtained properly, check the following along with the log output on the System Settings > AMF Security Log page.Also, if a Warning is displayed after changing AMF Security mini to this version, it may be caused by the AlliedWare Plus device you are using, so also check the release notes of the AlliedWare Plus device.
- Confirm that AMF Master (Proxy Node) and AMF Member (Edge Node) settings are correct
- Ensure AMF Master and AMF Member firmware support AMF Application Proxy
06 Sep 2023 16:33