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Access points

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Overview

The Access Points page in the Zequenze GATE 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 monitoring locations and organizations.

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 monitoring locations and organizational setups
  • 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, device types, and organizational assignments 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 (ipenae@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
    • RedGreen DeleteFilter Button: DeleteFilter functiontoggle with dropdown functionality using "X" icon for removing selected items
  • 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,badge showing "0", with "X" close button in top-right corner
  • Proceed Button: Green "Proceed" button at the top and bottom of the filter panel
  • Active filters section: Shows "Active filters" and "217 Hidden" items
  • Last Activity (AAA requests): Filter by AAA request timestamps with "Any or no date/time" dropdown selection
  • Records Per Page: Pagination controls with "50 records" dropdown selection
  • Location Filter: Single location dropdown menu 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
Is monitored: Filter for monitoring status with "All" dropdown selection Status Filter: Additional status filtering with "Click for options" functionality Organization Filter: Filter by organizational assignment

Data Displayed

The main table shows critical access point information:

  • Name: Device identifier (including monitoring devices and test equipment)
  • ID: Unique numerical identifier for each access point
  • Active Status: Green dots indicate operational devices, red dots indicate inactive devices
  • Status: Operational status with "Up" badges for active connections
  • Location: Monitoring locations with standardized naming
  • Group Assignment: Organizational categories (Monitoring, Zequenze)
  • MAC Address: Hardware identification for network management
  • Type: Device classification (Indoor generic, brand specifications like Ruckus)
  • Public Access: Configuration status indicators
  • Organization: Organizational assignment (Monitoring, Zequenze)

User Interactions

Primary Actions

  1. Search and Filter: Use the search bar and filter panel to locate specific access points
  2. Filter Management:
    • Click the "FILTER" button (showing "0" active filters) to show or hide the filter panel
    • View active filters and "217 Hidden" items in the filter summary
    • Click "Proceed" button to apply filter changes
  3. Use the green filter dropdown button in the main toolbar for quick filter access
  4. Map Navigation: Click map markers to view access points by geographic location with style customization (emerald-v8) and reset options
  5. Data Management: Import/export access point configurations using action buttons
  6. Device Management: Add new access points or use the red delete button to remove selectedmanage configurations
  7. Status Monitoring: Monitor real-time operational status and performance
  8. 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 19 results)
  • Selection: Choose specific access points for bulk operations including deletion

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
  • DeleteQuick SelectedFilter ItemsAccess: Use the redgreen deletefilter dropdown button to remove selected access points fromin the systemtoolbar for rapid filter application
  • Filter Management:
    • Apply and manage filters using the comprehensive filter panel
    • View active filter status (currently "0") and hidden items count ("7 Hidden")
    • 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 the location filter dropdown
  • Monitoring Setup: Configure performance tracking and alerting with "Is monitored" filter option
  • Network Settings: Manage IP addressing and MAC address assignments
Status Filtering: Filter access points by operational status using the Status filter option

Notes/Tips

  • Performance Optimization: Use filters to reduce data load when managing networks
  • Location Accuracy: The map view provides visual context for troubleshooting connectivity issues in specific areas with customizable map styles (emerald-v8)
  • Status Indicators: Green dots in the Active column indicate properly functioning devices, red dots indicate devices requiring attention
  • Group Organization: Access points are logically grouped by organization and monitoring requirements for easier management
  • Real-time Updates: The interface provides live status information for immediate network health assessment
  • Filter Management:
    • Monitor active filters (badge shows "0") and hidden items count ("7 Hidden") for better filter awareness
    • Use the redgreen deletefilter dropdown button in the toolbar for bulkquick removalaccess operationsto filtering options
    • Always click "Proceed" after making filter changes to apply them
  • Filter Panel Control: Toggle the filter panel visibility using the "FILTER" button and use the "X" button to close it
  • Map Customization: Utilize the map style selector (emerald-v8) and reset function for optimal geographic visualization
  • Monitoring Status: Use the "Is monitored" filter to distinguish between monitored and unmonitored access points
Advanced Filtering: Additional Status and Organization filters provide more granular control over displayed access points
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