A Network Profile is a network at your facility that a Primex network device connects to. Each device is assigned to a network, allowing it to connect to your facility's network to send data to and download settings from OneVue.
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IP addressing (servers)
It's recommended to use a local DHCP and DNS servers rather than a remote DNS server on the internet. A local DHCP server provides better response times compared to a remote server, thus reducing network connection times and conserving device battery life.
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Wi-Fi data transmission
The minimum wireless access point signal strength of -60 dBm is required to support reliable wireless operation. If signal strength is not reliable, the use of a wireless access point in closer proximity of the sensor device installation location is recommended. The data packet size is typically less than 5 kilobytes (kB).
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WEP Open and WEP Shared security types
Network settings do not support the use of an ASCII passphrase. It's required to convert an ASCII passphrase to a WEP Hex passkey; provide the Hex Key and Confirm Hex Key.
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Guest network or open network use
Primex devices cannot respond to landing pages, nor agree to any terms of service to connect to a network.
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Proxy Servers
Primex devices cannot authenticate through a proxy server. If a HTTPS proxy server is used, the Primex device 12-character Gateway ID (MAC address) for each device is required to be whitelisted.
Go to Devices > Networks.
From the bottom menu, select + New.
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Network Label
Name that uniquely identifies the network. Allows up to a maximum of 40 characters.
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Enter the settings. To view all settings, select Show Advanced Settings.
By default, the profile type is set to Wireless with the Security Type of WPA2 AES. You can change these settings to the type of network you are creating.
Setting
Definition
Gateways assigned to network (link)
Quantity of Primex devices assigned to the network. Selecting the link opens the list of gateways assigned to the network.
Network Label
Name that uniquely identifies the network. Allows up to a maximum of 40 characters.
Profile Type
Identifies the type of network, either Wireless (Wi-Fi) or Wired.
Location
The Location assigned to the network.
Wireless (Wi-Fi) Network settings
SSID
Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the network. Case sensitive and allows up to a maximum of 40 characters.
Passphrase
Hex Key
Security key of the wireless network. Leave this field blank if you have selected “None” for the Security Type.
WEP Open and WEP Shared security types - network settings do not support the use of an ASCII passphrase. It's required to convert an ASCII passphrase to a WEP Hex passkey; provide the Hex Key and Confirm Hex Key.
Confirm Passphrase
Hexkey
Re-enter the security key of the wireless network; validates the Passphrase entered.
Security Type
Security mode of the wireless network. Select None if the network is an open network with no security. By default, WPA2 AES is selected.
Does the network require EAP-TLS authentication certificates? If yes, certificates are required to be uploaded to each Primex device using the Primex Device Configuration Software.
Notes
Authentication
The type of authentication protocol of the Wireless network. If None is selected, additional settings are not displayed.
Username and password are required.
TCP/IP
If Wired Network, TCP/IP settings are required.
The type of network communication protocol of the network; either DHCP or a non-DHCP IPv4 protocol.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): select option if the network is DHCP; network allocates dynamic IP addresses to devices in the network.
IPv4 Address protocol: deselect Use DHCP option and enter the settings. Primex devices support Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4).
Subnet Mask: subnet mask for of the network.
Gateway: gateway of the network
DNS1: primary Domain Name Server (DNS)
DNS2: secondary Domain Name Server (DNS)
The IPv4 address is entered into each device's gateway profile that are assigned to the Non-DHCP network.
Once all settings are entered, select Save. The network can now be assigned to a device.
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Go to Devices > Networks.
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All networks are displayed.
Column
Definition
Network Label
Name that uniquely identifies the network. This is not name provided in the SSID setting.
Selecting the link opens the network profile.
Profile Type
Indicates if the profile is a wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired network.
Location
Location assigned to the network.
Assigned Gateways
Quantity of device gateways assigned to the network. To view the detailed list of the assigned gateways, select the link.
Account Admin is Network Admin?
When enabled only a user assigned to the account Admin Role or network Admin Role can view this setting. When this setting is disabled, only a user assigned to the network Admin Role can view this setting.
Indicates if a user(s) assigned to the account Admin Role has the permission to manage network profiles. By default, this setting is enabled.
When enabled, as indicated by a check mark, a user assigned to the account Admin Role is granted permission to view, create, and edit network profiles.
When disabled, only a user assigned to the network Admin Role can view, create, and edit network profiles.
A user assigned to the network Admin Role can enable or disable this setting.
A user assigned to the account Admin Role can only disable this setting.
Go to Devices > Networks.
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Select the Network Label link of the network to view.
The network settings are displayed. To view all of the settings, select Show Advanced Options.
When a network is assigned to a gateway only the Network Label, Location, and Notes can be edited.
Setting
Definition
Gateways assigned to network (link)
Quantity of Primex devices assigned to the network. Selecting the link opens the list of gateways assigned to the network.
Network Label
Name that uniquely identifies the network. Allows up to a maximum of 40 characters.
Profile Type
Identifies the type of network, either Wireless (Wi-Fi) or Wired.
Location
The Location assigned to the network.
Wireless (Wi-Fi) Network settings
SSID
Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the network. Case sensitive and allows up to a maximum of 40 characters.
Passphrase
Hex Key
Security key of the wireless network. Leave this field blank if you have selected “None” for the Security Type.
WEP Open and WEP Shared security types - network settings do not support the use of an ASCII passphrase. It's required to convert an ASCII passphrase to a WEP Hex passkey; provide the Hex Key and Confirm Hex Key.
Confirm Passphrase
Hexkey
Re-enter the security key of the wireless network; validates the Passphrase entered.
Security Type
Security mode of the wireless network. Select None if the network is an open network with no security. By default, WPA2 AES is selected.
Does the network require EAP-TLS authentication certificates? If yes, certificates are required to be uploaded to each Primex device using the Primex Device Configuration Software.
Notes
For information purposes and commonly provides additional details needed to be shared with system users.
Authentication
The type of authentication protocol of the Wireless network. If the type of None is selected, additional settings are not displayed.
Username and password are required.
TCP/IP
If Wired Network, TCP/IP settings are required.
The type of network communication protocol of the network; either DHCP or a non-DHCP IPv4 protocol.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): select option if the network is DHCP; network allocates dynamic IP addresses to devices in the network.
IPv4 Address protocol: deselect Use DHCP option and enter the settings. The system and devices support Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4).
Subnet Mask - subnet mask for of the network.
Gateway - gateway of the network
DNS1 - primary Domain Name Server (DNS)
DNS2 - secondary Domain Name Server (DNS)
The IPv4 address is entered in the gateway profile(s) assigned to the network.
If a network profile is assigned to a device, only its network label, Location, and notes can be edited. If the network is not assigned to a device, all of its settings can be edited.
To edit a network that is assigned to a device, you will need to create a new network profile and then migrate the device to the new network profile.
Go to Devices > Networks.
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Edit the settings. To view all settings, select Show Advanced Options.
Setting
Definition
Gateways assigned to network (link)
Quantity of Primex devices assigned to the network. Selecting the link opens the list of device gateways assigned to the network.
Network Label
Name that uniquely identifies the network. Allows up to a maximum of 40 characters.
Profile Type
Identifies the type of network, either Wireless (Wi-Fi) or Wired.
Location
The Location assigned to the network.
Wireless (Wi-Fi) Network settings
SSID
Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the network. Case sensitive and allows up to a maximum of 40 characters.
Passphrase
Hex Key
Security key of the wireless network. Leave this field blank if you have selected “None” for the Security Type.
WEP Open and WEP Shared security types - network settings do not support the use of an ASCII passphrase. It's required to convert an ASCII passphrase to a WEP Hex passkey; provide the Hex Key and Confirm Hex Key.
Confirm Passphrase
Hexkey
Re-enter the security key of the wireless network; validates the Passphrase entered.
Security Type
Security mode of the wireless network. Select None if the network is an open network with no security. By default, WPA2 AES is selected.
Does the network require EAP-TLS authentication certificates? If yes, certificates are required to be uploaded to each Primex device using the Primex Device Configuration Software.
Notes
For information purposes and commonly provides additional details needed to be shared with system users.
Authentication
The type of authentication protocol of the Wireless network. If the type of None is selected, additional settings are not displayed.
Username and password are required.
TCP/IP
If Wired Network, TCP/IP settings are required.
The type of network communication protocol of the network; either DHCP or a non-DHCP IPv4 protocol.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): select option if the network is DHCP; network allocates dynamic IP addresses to devices in the network.
IPv4 Address protocol: deselect Use DHCP option and enter the settings. The system and devices support Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4).
Subnet Mask: subnet mask for of the network.
Gateway: gateway of the network
DNS1: primary Domain Name Server (DNS)
DNS2: secondary Domain Name Server (DNS)
The IPv4 address is entered in the gateway profile(s) assigned to the network.
Select Save.
You can only delete a network profile that is not assigned to a device gateway. It's recommended to delete networks that are not in use by your Primex network devices.
Go to Devices > Networks.
Select the Network Label link of the network to delete.
Select Delete This Network.
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From the Delete This Network confirmation window, select Yes.
The network profile is deleted from your OneVue account.