Configuring a Vocera Outgoing WCTP Adapter

Description of the settings that enable direct communication between the Vocera Outgoing WCTP Adapter and the Vocera Platform.

1. Access the Vocera Platform Web Console and navigate to the adapters.
   See Navigating the Vocera Platform Adapters for instructions.
2. Select New Adapter in the Action menu, or select an adapter you wish to configure and then select Edit, to display the configuration fields. The configuration fields are the same for new and existing adapters.
3. Navigate to the New Adapter option, or navigate to an existing adapter to edit. See Creating a New Adapter and Editing an Adapter for instruction as needed.
   The configuration fields are the same for new and existing adapters.
   
4. Complete the configuration fields as described in the table.

   Configuration Field	Description
   Component Name	Click the Component Name field to display a list of the systems and devices that the Vocera Platform currently supports. Select the name of the adapter to create.
   Reference Name	Enter a short descriptive name in the Reference Name field to uniquely identify an adapter instance. It may demonstrate the adapter function or other information; for example, Production adapter may differentiate a live adapter from a development or "sandbox" adapter.
   Enabled	Select the Enabled checkbox to allow the Vocera Platform to use the new adapter. The Vocera Platform ignores the adapter if this option is disabled.
   Required Datasets	If more than one dataset exists that meets the adapter's requirements, select the appropriate datasets for the new adapter to function correctly. The system searches for the datasets that meet the adapters requirements. If the datasets already exist, the system will use them. If the datasets do not exist, the system will create them automatically. Select Create in the drop-down menu to create a new dataset to meet the organization's requirements. Refer to Viewing the Vocera Outgoing WCTP Adapter Requirements for dataset information.

5. Complete the Connection Settings configuration fields as described in the table.

   Connection Settings	Description
   Sender ID	Enter the WCTP sender ID which is sent in all outbound messages. This address is used for responses and delivery notifications. If not specified, the appropriate servlet path will be used to deliver responses. Configure a different address or port to override the Sender ID in this field.
   Carrier Gateway URL	Enter the URL to use to connect to the carrier gateway. This is a required field.
   Security Code	Enter the security code to be used when sending messages and authenticating responses or status updates.
   Enable IHE PCD Extensions	Check the Enable IHE PCD Extensions box to modify the WCTP version sent to be the version specified in the IHE Technical Framework, and also enable an extra rule action in the "Multiple Choice Response with IHE PCD Extensions" rule configuration. See Understanding the Vocera Outgoing WCTP Adapter Rules documentation to see the "Multiple Choice Response with IHE PCD Extensions" rule.

6. Select one of the available options to exit the adapter configuration page. See Saving an Adapter for details.