ADDERnet Manual

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Tools
The Tools menu provides access to various items:
Alerts – This options displays a complete list of all operational alerts th\
at have been generated by the  
ADDER.NET server in response to events and states which may require atte\
ntion. Individual alerts are also presented within 
the various relevant sections of ADDER.NET.
Logs – Allows you to define various criteria in order to search and dis\
play the complete status log...

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The ‘Import Status’ indicator shows the status of import from the \
directory service. A grey box () shows that no import has yet been attempted. A red cross () indicates that an import attempt has failed. A green tick () indicates that the most recent import was successful. An orange ellipsis () indicates that an upload is in progress.
Enter the IP address  or name of the LDAP server that holds the required directory service.
Leave...

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Active Directory Import Options
This page lists a summary of all folders found during a scan of the 
registered Active Directory. It also allows you to specify which Users a\
nd 
User Groups ADDER.NET should import and maintain synchronisation 
from the external Active Directory. This is done by specifying particula\
r 
Folders within the Active Directory from which to import Users and User \
Groups, and further refining this with...

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Active Directory Synchronisation 
Using the Active Directory Import Schedule facility, you 
can determine how often ADDER.NET should maintain 
synchronisation with the Active Directory. You can 
specify separate synchronisation intervals that range 
from minutes to months, as appropriate. Once in action, 
the schedule will re-import the Users and User Groups 
from the specified Active Directory in order to ensure 
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Using logs
ADDER.NET provides a status logging system where messages generated by 
all registered devices can be viewed centrally. This feature saves you h\
aving to 
access each device individually. 
To view logs
1 On the ADDER.NET Manager menu bar, place your mouse pointer over 
Tools and then choose Logs from the drop down list:
2 Use the various controls within the Search Criteria section in combinati\
on to 
narrow down the...

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Device auto-configuration
Device auto-configuration is an optional feature within ADDER.NET that\
 is 
designed to help administrators when adding new hardware to an existing \
network installation. When enabled, device auto-configuration allows c\
ertain 
supported KVM-over-IP units and power control devices to be automaticall\
y 
located and acquired.
Note: The successful use of auto-configuration depends upon the system\
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The Connector
The ADDER.NET Connector module provides access to all hosts, devices and\
 
device clusters according to your access rights.
Accessing the Connector 
To access the Connector module
The Connector is accessible in two main ways, either:
•	 Directly	from	the	logon	page	if	you	are	not	authorised	to	view	the	 
ADDER.NET Manager module, or
•	 From	within	the	Manager	module:	Click	the	Connector option from the 
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Using hosts
To access a host, device or cluster
1 Locate the required host, device or cluster, either: 
•	 Click	the	View	All	link,	
•	 From	your	Favourites	list,
•	 From	the	Targets	Accessed	Most	Recently,	or
•	 By	using	the	search facility.       
2  Click the Connect button adjacent to the required 
host or device cluster entry. A new VNC window 
will be opened to allow you to view the current 
output of the selected host.
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Connector preferences
To access the Connector preferences
1 On the ADDER.NET Connector menu bar, choose the Preferences option. 
The Preferences page will be displayed:
2 Click the Change button adjacent to the required option. The chosen option 
will now allow you to alter its value:
3 Alter the value of the option and click the Change button to store it.
4 Select any other option from the menu bar to leave the Preferences page.\...

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Further information
Troubleshooting
If you experience problems when installing or using ADDER.NET, please ch\
eck 
through this section for a possible solution. If your problem is not lis\
ted here 
and you cannot resolve the issue, then please refer to the ‘Getting a\
ssistance’ 
section.
My browser issues a security warning when first accessing ADDER.NET.
•	 Use	the	link	that	you	selected	when	installing	the	software	(either	the...