This section describes the Properties Area Field and Checkbox.

Field/Checkbox Description
Name Displays the unique name of the Edge at the customer level. If you change the name of the Edge, remember to click the Save Changes button.
Description

Enables you to provide information about the Edge. If you make updates to the Edge description, remember to click the Save Changes button.

Note: This is the only location where a description of the Edge is displayed.
Enable Pre-Notifications checkbox

This checkbox is enabled by default after the Edge has been provisioned.

For Operators to receive alerts, the Enable Pre-Notifications checkbox must be checked, and alerts must be selected and enabled via email, SMS, or SNMP Traps at Configure > Alerts & Notifications.

In addition to receiving an email, SMS, or SNMP Trap, Alerts can also be viewed on the Alerts screen at Monitor > Alerts. Uncheck this checkbox to disable alert notifications for Operators for the selected Edge.

Enable Alerts checkbox

This checkbox is enabled by default after the Edge has been provisioned.

For Customers to receive Edge Device alerts, the Enable Alerts checkbox must be checked, and alerts must be selected and enabled via email, SMS, or SNMP Traps at Configure > Alerts & Notifications.

In addition to receiving an email, SMS, or SNMP Trap, Alerts can also be viewed on the Alerts screen at Monitor > Alerts. Uncheck this checkbox to disable alerts for the selected Edge.

Authentication Mode

There are three options for the Authentication Mode (Certificate Disabled, Certificate Optional, and Certificate Required).

  • Certificate Disabled (default): If Certificate Disabled is selected as an option, the Edge will use a pre-shared key mode of authentication.
  • Certificate Optional: If Certificate Optional is selected as an option, the Edge will use either the PKI certificate or the Pre-shared key (depending upon which certificate the other Edge or Gateway is using).
    Note: The Operator must enable PKI at Configure > Customer.
  • Certificate Required: Once the Edge obtains a valid certificate, Certificate Required becomes available as an option in the drop-down menu. If the Certificate Required option is selected, the Edge will use the PKI certificate as the mode of authentication.
    Note: The Operator must enable PKI at Configure > Customer.
License The License drop-down menu displays available license types that can be assigned to an Edge.
View Certificate If the Edge has a valid certificate, the View link displays. Click the View link to view, export, or revoke the certificate.
Status Displays the following status options: Pending, Activated, and Reactivation Pending.
  • Pending: The Edge has not been activated.
  • Activated: The Edge has been activated.
  • Reactivation Pending: If the Request Reactivation button is clicked, the status will change to Reactivation Pending. This status update does not change the Edge’s function, it only indicates that a new or replacement Edge can be activated with the existing configuration.
Activated Displays the date and time the Edge was activated.
Software Version Displays the software version and build number of the Edge.
Local Credentials Displays the credentials for the local UI. The default credentials are username: admin password: admin123 (case sensitive). Click the View button to change the credentials.
Serial Number If the Edge is in the Pending state, the Serial Number text field displays. Entering the serial number is optional, but if specified, the serial number must match the serial number of the Edge that will be activated.
Activation Key

If the Edge is in the Pending state, the Edge Activation Key displays. The activation key is only valid for one month. After one month, the key will expire, and a warning message will display underneath the activation key. You can generate a new key by clicking the Generate New Activation Key button located below the warning message.

See the Expired RMA Activation Key section for more information.

Send Activation Email When the Send Activation Email button is clicked, an email with activation instructions is sent to the Site Contact.