Digi X2 - Manual (Page 57)

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I n t r o d u c t i o n
Advantages of the Connectware Manager interface are:
Allows multiple devices to be managed (configured and monitored) from one
source. This multiple-device, network-view capability is particularly useful for
Cellular and ConnectPort X products.
The server can also be managed from same location.
Logs and reports can be generated and reviewed. Summaries or totals can be
linked back to the original devices for more thorough investigations.
Disadvantages include:
Devices must be provisioned (assigned an IP address) before they can be
accessed on Connectware Manager. Use the Digi Device Setup Wizard to
provision devices.
If used to manage a device, some of the device configuration options that are
available on other device configuration interfaces, such as the web and
command-line interfaces, will not be available.
To minimize network traffic, Connectware Manager uses caching. As a result,
device settings can be out-of-sync between the device and the settings viewed
on the Connectware Manager console.
Connectware Manager requires a dedicated computer to act as a Connectware
Manager server.
For more information on Connectware Manager as an remote management interface, see
these resources:
"Configure remote management (Connectware Manager) settings" on page
154. This section shows how to configure Connectware Management settings
within Digi devices.
"Configuration through Connectware Manager" on page 170.
"Monitoring capabilities from Connectware Manager" on page 206
Connectware Manager Getting Started Guide