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Access points

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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
    • Green Filter Toggle: Active filter indicator showing applied filters with "X" button for clearing
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)

  • Filter Toggle: "FILTER" button with counter badge showing "7" applied filters, with "X" close button in top-right corner
for showing/hidingProceed Button: Green "Proceed" button at the top and bottom of the filter panel (currently showing expanded state) 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 Groups: Filter 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 "Click for options" functionality Monitoring Status: Filter by monitoring state with "All" dropdown selection Status Filters: Additional status filtering options

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. Filter Panel ToggleManagement:
    • Click the "FILTER" button in the top-right corner to show or hide the filter panel (currently showing 7 applied filters)
    Use the green filter indicator with "X" button to clear applied filters Click "Proceed" button to apply filter changes Map Navigation: Click map markers to view access points by geographic location with style customization (emerald-v8) and reset options Data Management: Import/export access point configurations using action buttons Device Management: Add new access points or modify existing configurations Status Monitoring: Monitor real-time operational status and performance Filter Application: Apply filter combinations using the available dropdown selections and confirm with "Proceed" button

    Table Operations

    • Sorting: Click column headers to sort data
    • Pagination: Navigate through results using page controls (showing 18,694 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 SearchManagement: Locate
      specific
    • Apply devicesand manage filters using multiple criteria with enhanced dropdown selections
    Toggle Filter Panel: Use the "FILTER" button to show or hide the comprehensive filteringfilter optionspanel Clear active filters using the green filter indicator with "X" button Confirm filter changes with the "Proceed" button 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 EfficiencyManagement:
      • The filter counter badge shows the number of active filters (currently 7)
      Use the enhancedgreen dropdownfilter indicator to quickly clear all applied filters inAlways theclick right"Proceed" panelafter making filter changes to apply filterthem combinations effectively Filter Panel ManagementControl: Toggle the filter panel visibility using the "FILTER" button and use the "X" button to maximizeclose screen space when detailed filtering is not neededit 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