Access points

Overview

The Access Points page in the Zequenze Control Portal provides a comprehensive view and management interface for all wireless access points in your network infrastructure. This page displays real-time information about access point status, locations, configurations, and performance metrics across multiple sites including airports, shopping centers, and other venues.

Key Features

• Real-time Access Point Monitoring: View live status of all access points with active/inactive indicators
• Geographic Visualization: Interactive map showing physical locations of access points
• Multi-site Management: Support for various location types including airports (Acapulco Costera, Aeropuerto Internacional) and shopping centers (Galerías Perinorte)
• Advanced Filtering: Comprehensive filter options for location, groups, activity status, and monitoring state
• Bulk Operations: Import/export functionality for access point configurations
• Detailed Device Information: MAC addresses, IP addresses, and technical specifications for each device

UI Elements

Navigation Bar

• Home button for returning to main dashboard
• Hotspot section with Access points subsection currently selected
• User account information (ia_docs@zequenze.com) in top right
• Language selector and settings icons

Main Interface

• Search Bar: Global search functionality across all access points
• Action Buttons:
  • Import: Upload access point configurations
  • Export: Download current access point data
  • Add: Create new access point entries
• Interactive Map: Geographic visualization with location markers showing style controls (emerald-v8) and reset option
• Data Table: Detailed listing of all access points with sortable columns

Filter Panel (Right Side)

• Active Filters: Shows currently applied filters with count (7 Add-on)
• Last Activity: Filter by AAA request timestamps with "Any or no date/time" dropdown selection
• Records Per Page: Pagination controls with "50 records" dropdown selection
• Location Filters: Two separate location dropdown menus with "Click for options" functionality
• Group Filters: Organize by access point groups with "Click for options" functionality
• Active Status: Filter with "All" dropdown for active/inactive state filtering
• Type Filter: Device type selection with "All"Click dropdownfor options" functionality
• Monitoring Status: Filter by monitoring state with "All" dropdown selection
• Status Filters: Additional status filtering options with "Proceed" button

Data Displayed

The main table shows critical access point information:

• Name: Device identifier with technical specifications
• ID: Unique numerical identifier for each access point
• Active Status: Green checkmarks indicate operational devices
• Location: Detailed venue information including:
  • Galerías Perinorte (shopping center)
  • Aeropuerto Internacional de Zihuatanejo
  • Acapulco Costera (coastal area)
  • Aeropuerto Internacional de Acapulco (Guerrero)
• Group Assignment: Organizational categories (GALERÍA-LIVERPOOL, AEROPUERTO-OMA, BRT-ADO)
• MAC Address: Hardware identification for network management
• Type: Device classification and capabilities
• Public Access: Configuration status for guest networks

User Interactions

Primary Actions

1. Search and Filter: Use the search bar and filter panel to locate specific access points
2. Map Navigation: Click map markers to view access points by geographic location with style customization (emerald-v8) and reset options
3. Data Management: Import/export access point configurations using action buttons
4. Device Management: Add new access points or modify existing configurations
5. Status Monitoring: Monitor real-time operational status and performance
6. Filter Application: Use the "Proceed" button in the filter panel to apply selected filter criteria

Table Operations

• Sorting: Click column headers to sort data
• Pagination: Navigate through results using page controls (showing 18,524694 total results)
• Selection: Choose specific access points for bulk operations

Navigation

• Access Path: Dashboard → Hotspots → Access points
• Breadcrumb Navigation: Visible in left sidebar menu
• Related Sections: Quick access to Locations, Groups, Monitoring, and AP types

Actions Available

Management Actions

• Add New Access Point: Configure new devices for network deployment
• Import Configuration: Bulk upload access point settings from external files
• Export Data: Download current access point inventory and configurations
• Filter and Search: Locate specific devices using multiple criteria with enhanced dropdown selections and dedicated "Proceed" button for filter application
• Status Monitoring: Track operational status and connectivity

Configuration Options

• Group Assignment: Organize access points by operational groups
• Location Mapping: Assign geographic and venue-specific locations using dual location filter dropdowns
• Monitoring Setup: Configure performance tracking and alerting
• Network Settings: Manage IP addressing and MAC address assignments

Notes/Tips

• Performance Optimization: Use filters to reduce data load when managing large networks with 18,000+ access points
• Location Accuracy: The map view provides visual context for troubleshooting connectivity issues in specific areas with customizable map styles (emerald-v8)
• Status Indicators: Green checkmarks in the Active column indicate properly functioning devices requiring no immediate attention
• Group Organization: Access points are logically grouped by venue type (airports, shopping centers, transportation hubs) for easier management
• Real-time Updates: The interface provides live status information for immediate network health assessment
• Filter Efficiency: Use the enhanced dropdown filters in the right panel with the "Proceed" button to apply and execute filter combinations effectively
• Dual Location Filtering: Take advantage of the two separate location filter dropdowns for more granular location-based searches
• Map Customization: Utilize the map style selector (emerald-v8) and reset function for optimal geographic visualization