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5.The Configure Unit Network Settings window will open.

a.Type the IP address and subnet mask, in standard dot notation (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx), for the managed unit.

b.Optionally, type a gateway in standard dot notation (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

c.Click Next.

6.The Add Discovered Unit window will open. Select the discovered unit from the list, then click Next.

7.The Completed Successfully window will open. To exit the Add Unit Wizard, click Finish.

Deleting Units

When you delete a unit, it is removed from the Management Appliance database, and all associated connections will also be deleted.

To delete a unit:

1.In a Units View window, click to select the checkbox next to the unit name. To delete all units on the page, click to select the checkbox to the left of name at the top of the list.

2.Click Delete. The unit is immediately removed from the Management Appliance database and disappears from the list.

Managing units

All configuration options under the Unit Settings menu in the side navigation window involve live communication with an ECMS Transmitter or ECMS Receiver. The transmitter or receiver must be powered up, discovered and added for the Management Appliance to display its properties.

If the Management Appliance cannot communicate with an ECMS Transmitter or ECMS Receiver, it will display the following communication error: "An error was encountered communicating with the Unit. Please check the unit's network settings and connectivity."

Viewing Unit Overview Information

To view a summary of all units managed by the Management Appliance:

1.Click the Units tab. The Units All window will open.

2.A list is displayed of all the units (i.e., ECMS Transmitters and ECMS Receivers) that are managed by the Management Appliance.

3.To view a list that contains only ECMS Transmitters select the All ECMS Transmitters navigation option.

4.To view a list that contains only ECMS Receivers select the All ECMS Receivers navigation option.

The Unit Overview window

The Unit Overview window contains the following information about an individual unit:

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Contents EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager USA Notification Canadian Notification EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Instructions Table of Contents Managing Users User Authentication Services Vi EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide List of Figures Viii EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide List of Tables EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Secure authentication and communication Features and BenefitsWeb-based access and control IntroductionSystem Components Supported UnitsExplorer Window Target DeviceUsing the side navigation bar Displaying pagesFirewalls Using keyboard commandsInternet Explorer Considerations Refreshing a windowEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Safety Precautions Rack Mount Safety ConsiderationsCabling Installation, Maintenance and Safety Tips Management Appliance ConfigurationHardware Installation and Setup Installing the Management Appliance To connect and power up the Management ApplianceTo configure the IP address of the Management Appliance Hardware Installation and Setup EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Accessing the Management Appliance Web Interface Units View WindowsTypes of Units View windows Accessing Units View windowsTo access Units View windows Units View windows fieldsTo view overview information for a unit Adding UnitsUnit Overview windows Add Unit WizardTo add a single unit that already has an IP address Adding a single applianceAdding units from a range of IP addresses To add a unit from a range of IP addressesAdding Units on an IP Subnet To add a unit from a SubnetViewing Unit Overview Information Managing unitsDeleting Units To delete a unitTo change the name of a unit To access the Unit Overview windowChanging Unit Properties To change the properties of a unitAuthentication Server Settings To change the network settings of a managed unitTo view Unit Authentication Server settings Rebooting a unit Enabling Auto-Login Mode for an Ecms ReceiverViewing Version Information Setting the Operating Mode for an Ecms Receiver To enable or disable Auto-Login Mode for an Ecms ReceiverTo change the Operating Mode for an Ecms Receiver Managing Firmware Upgrades To upgrade the firmware on a single unitActive Media Sessions Department and Location Groups All active media sessionsPerforming a Forced Log-Out To delete a department or location To change the name of a department or locationEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide User Accounts Windows To display the User Accounts windowAdding User Accounts Management Appliance AdministratorsTo add a new Management Appliance administrator UsersDeleting User Accounts To disable a user accountTo enable a user account Enabling and Disabling User AccountsUser Access Configurations Managing User AccountsViewing User Account Overview Information Changing User Account Properties User PasswordsTo change a user password UsernameEditing User Account Restrictions To change user account restrictions settingsUser Contact Details User Account restrictionsUser Authentication Services To set the user authentication settingsEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide To disable Transmitter pooling Backup and RestoreTo enable Transmitter pooling Ecms Transmitter PoolingTo upgrade your Management Appliance software Management Appliance UpgradeTo restore the Management Appliance database To back up the Management Appliance databaseTo add a firmware file Firmware ManagementTo display the Unit Firmware Files window To display firmware informationEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Event Severity and Categories Event severityEvent categories Displaying the Event LogChanging the Event Log Retention Period Event log display fieldsCreating an Event Log .csv File To change the event log retention periodTo create an event log.csv file EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide Appendices Appendix a Technical Specifications PowerTo resolve an issue Appendix B Technical SupportEmerge TM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide License Information GNU General Public LicenseEmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide License Information EmergeTM DM2000 Desktop Manager Installer/User Guide For Technical Support 590-786-501A