Device Configuration Workflow

This section provides a workflow to configure devices.

To set up devices in your network, you must perform the following tasks:

  1. Setting Up the Configuration Computer—In this step you set up a configuration computer, specify the TCP/IP properties and connect it to an access point. For more information, refer to Setting Up the Configuration Computer.
    1. Installing the Badge Configuration Utilities—Install the Badge Configuration Utility that allows you to specify the settings and automatically generate a properties.txt file. You can then download the text file to your device. For more information, refer to Installing Badge Configuration Utilities.
    2. Specifying TCP/IP Properties—Specify TCP/IP properties in the configuration computer to allow a new device to connect to it. For more information, refer to Specifying TCP/IP Settings.
    3. Setting Up an Isolated Access Point—Connect the configuration computer directly to an access point that is set up without security parameters. For more information, refer to Setting up Isolated Access Point.
  2. Configuring a New Device—After you set up the configuration computer, you must specify properties for your device before it can communicate with your network. You can then configure a test device.
    1. Creating a Property File—Use the Badge Properties Editor (BPE) to create a file specifying the property values your site requires. For more information, refer to Using the Badge Properties Editor.
    2. Configuring a Test Device—Set up a single test device to confirm that it connects to the network the way you intended. For more information, refer to Configuring a Test Device.
  3. Configuring the Remaining Devices—After you have successfully configured and tested one device, configure the remaining devices for your site using the Badge Configuration Utility (BCU).
    1. Using the BCU—Use the BCU to download properties and firmware settings from the configuration computer to the rest of the devices. For more information, refer to Using the Badge Configuration Utility.