Chapter 4 Management Utility

The PLANET MLRD Management Suite is a Java-based software application designed specifically to manage the MAP-2105 which act as a server for the mesh nodes with the Mobile IP feature.

Generally, the MLRD Management Suite is consists of three major sections, the AP-Finder, Trap Viewer and MLRD Manager. The AP Finder is utilized as a scanner to discover the MAP-2105 within the subnet. Trap Viewer is able to receive and log the alarms sent by the nodes. And the MLRD Manager is used to configure the nodes through Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

4.1 Installation and Un-installation

4.1.1 To install the MLRD Management Suite

To install the MLRD Management Suite on your terminal, grab the MLRD_installer.exe application file found on the accompanying CD-ROM to any desired directory. Double-click the application file to start up the installation. After completely extracting, a loading window would show on the screen, as illustrated:

Once loaded, the installation wizard will be started up. Follow the simple steps directed by the wizard:

1. Introduction – A brief introduction regarding the installer.

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