OpenEdge Configuration

Overview

The OpenEdge Configuration dialog box provides a centralized interface to manage network settings, WAN/LAN/Wi-Fi interfaces, system updates, and device transfers. This unified view simplifies editing, adding, and monitoring interfaces and configurations for each network device in your system. It enables network administrators and operators to configure devices remotely with full visibility and control.

• Click the icon from the Operations column to open the Configurations pop-up box of the selected device.

• The Configurations dialog box contains the following options in its left menu bar - Interfaces, WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, System and Association. These options can be used to create, copy and modify various configurations for the selected device.

Interfaces

• The Interfaces option is selected by default. The system displays details of all pre-configured interfaces to the user. The user can view and manage all physical and virtual interfaces.

• The user can view and update the configuration of the Interfaces present on the System.

• There is a flexibility that any ethernet interface on the System (applicable for all products) can be configured as either WAN interface, LAN interface or for VSAT management. Along with this flexibility, VLANs can be configured on the interfaces and the same can be configured as WAN sub-interface or as LAN access port.

Interfaces are physically labelled on the hardware device as WAN or LAN, but can be configured as either a WAN or LAN port depending on the needed function.

• The user can press on the Refresh button to refresh the page and get the latest data. By default, this screen refreshes every 30 seconds.

• There are three types of Interfaces i.e., WAN, LAN and WiFi.

The Interfaces table shows the following information:

• Enable/Disable Toggle - Click the Enable/Disable Toggle button to enable or disable this network interface.

• Name - This shows the Alias of the network interface that is available on the device.

  • The connection status is denoted by following convention:

    • Green - Connected (link up)

    • Red - Disconnected (link down).

• Physical Interface - Shows the actual hardware port or wireless interface on the device.

• Type – The logical role of the interface, such as LAN, WAN, or Wi-Fi LAN.

• Link Type – Defines the operational mode of the interface link, such as LAN Trunk (carrying multiple VLANs) or Ethernet (single network link).

• Assignment – Lists the networks or profiles currently mapped to that interface.

• Actions - Click the icon to edit the Alias, Interface Type, Interface Name, Type and Network Assignments.

• Use the filter buttons to filter the list by interface type (All, LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi).

• Click the icon to delete a Interface. Please note that only custom-created interfaces can be deleted. System-default interfaces cannot be deleted.

Add Interface

• Click the Add Interface button to add new WAN or Wi-Fi interfaces and assign configuration details. LAN interfaces are system default and cannot be newly created.

• In the Alias field, enter a name for the interface.

• In the VLAN ID field, enter the VLAN tag associated with the interface (numeric).

• In the Interface Type field, select between WAN, or Wi-Fi.

• In the Interface Name field, select from the list of available physical or logical ports.

• If 'WAN' is selected as Interface Type, user can also configure the WAN Type, which is one of:

  • Cell

  • Ethernet

  • L-Band

  • OneWeb

  • Starlink

  • Starlink Residential

  • VSAT

  • VSAT-HighSpeed

  • VSAT-Ka

  • VSAT-Ku

  • VSAT-Unlimited

  • VSAT-VOIP

  If Interface Type is ‘LAN’, user can also configure the LAN Type, which is one of:

  • LAN Trunk

  • LAN Access.

• If the interface type is set to Wi-Fi, the below additional Wi-Fi specific configuration options are shown.

  • Enter the SSID.

  • Enter the Alias.

  • Interface Type is selected as WIFI.

  • Select the Mode - WAN WI-FI or Access Point.

  • Select the WI-FI Band - WIFI 2.4 or WIFI 5.

  • Select the Security - WPA2/WPA3 or Open.

    • If the Security is selected as WPA2/WPA3, set a password in the Password field.

• Validation occurs for duplicate alias names or reserved VLAN IDs.

• The 'Add' button becomes active once all mandatory fields are filled.

• Click the Add button to create the interface.

• Click the Cancel button to discard the input and close the dialog.

WAN

• Select the WAN option from the side menu bar to open the WAN tab. This tab enables the user to create and manage WAN Profiles with link bonding and priority.

• While the OpenEdge System is installed on the site, a default WAN Profile is created with the priority of the enabled WANs configured in this WAN Profile and assigned to the default Access Network. However, user can create multiple WAN profiles of their choice.

• It is possible to configure any individual VLAN, subnet or even device in a way that the Internet traffic that entity is carried by more than one WAN link, based on conditions. This feature is called bonding, and the set of WAN links is called the ‘bonded set’. Within WAN profiles, if any priority levels contain more than one WAN link, then those links in that priority level form a bonded set. It should be noted that, should any one link in a bonded set fail, while new TCP or UDP sessions would be assigned to one of the surviving links of the bonded set, any sessions currently using that failed link will be lost.

• The user can press on the Refresh button to refresh the page and get the latest data. By default, this screen refreshes every 30 seconds.

Initially, the Default WAN profile is available. User can create multiple profiles. Once, the profiles are configured, the profiles become available under the WAN Profiles section.

• Switch between existing profiles by clicking the name of the WAN Profile from the left menu bar.

• Click the + button to create a new WAN Profile.

• Click the button to edit the name of the WAN Profile.

• Disabled WAN sources are displayed under the section Unused WAN Links.

Note: Only Interfaces enabled on the Interfaces tab will be visible on the WAN Profile screen.

• Drag and drop the WANs available from the Unused WAN Links section to the respective priority section. More than one WAN (similar or dissimilar type) can be associated with a single priority. In this case, these WANs will be bonded.

• Link Bonding can be set to Static or Dynamic. By default, the link bonding type is Dynamic, in which case the system distributes the traffic on each WAN link based on performance. In Static Setting, a configured % of traffic is set for each WAN link. For details of the types of link bonding, point to i icon next to the Link Bonding. The user can configure the weighting % of the WAN link.

To configure the weighting %, perform the following steps.

• Click Static button under the link bonding section.

• The Weighting % section becomes available.

• Enter the weighting % for the WAN links. Set equal or varied weightage (e.g., 50–50 for load balancing). User must ensure that the sum of the weighting % for all WAN links must be 100%.

• Click the Save button to create the WAN Profile.

• Click the icon to delete the WAN Profile.

LAN

• Select the LAN option from the side menu bar to open the LAN tab. This tab enables the user to manage VLANs and network address configurations.

• The user can press on the Refresh button to refresh the page and get the latest data. By default, this screen refreshes every 30 seconds.

The table shows the following information:

• Network Alias - A name assigned to identify the LAN or VLAN network.

• VLAN ID - The numeric VLAN tag that separates and identifies the network in a trunked environment.

• WAN Profile – The WAN routing profile associated with this LAN, determining how outbound traffic is handled.

• Interface IP / Subnet - Define the IP address and subnet mask (e.g., 192.168.1.1/24).

• DHCP - Indicates whether the DHCP server is enabled to automatically assign IP addresses to connected clients.

• Gateway Address - The default IP gateway for devices on this network.

• DNS Servers - Comma-separated DNS addresses (e.g., 8.8.8.8,1.1.1.1).

• Actions -

  • Click the icon to edit the Network Alias, Interface IP, Profile Name, Enable/Disable Management Network, Enable/Disable Captive Access Network, and DHCP details.

  • Click the icon to delete the LAN Network.

Add LAN Network

• Click the Add LAN Network button to add a new LAN Network with VLAN tagging and optional DHCP configuration.

• In the Network Alias field, enter a name for the LAN or VLAN network .

• In the VLAN ID field, tag used to segment network traffic. Allowed Values: 1–4094 (must be unique within the device).

• Enter the Interface IP/Subnet. This assigns the IP address and subnet mask to this network interface.

• Select the WAN Profile Name that determines routing and outbound connectivity for the LAN.

• In the Management Network field, select the Enable radio button to mark this LAN as the management VLAN, used for device configuration access.

• In the Captive Access Network field, select the Enable radio button to enable a captive portal for network authentication.

• Select the DHCP checkbox to enable the DHCP server functionality for this LAN. Additional DHCP-related fields become active.

• Enter the Default DHCP Gateway. This sets the gateway IP assigned to clients. Usually matches the Interface IP.

• Enter the DNS Servers. This specifies the DNS resolvers provided to clients.

• Enter the IP Pools. This defines the range of IP addresses the DHCP server can assign to clients.

• Click the Add button to add the new LAN Network.

• Fields dynamically enable/disable based on DHCP selection.

• VLANs must be unique and valid; duplicate detection and validation are performed.

• Only valid subnet formats are accepted.

• Management and captive settings trigger icon display in the main LAN view.

Wi-Fi

• Select the Wi-Fi option from the side menu bar to open the Wi-Fi tab. This tab enables the user to configure Wi-Fi SSIDs and security.

• The user can press on the Refresh button to refresh the page and get the latest data. By default, this screen refreshes every 30 seconds.

The table shows the Wi-Fi Interfaces List with the following information:

• SSID – The broadcast name of the wireless network that clients will see and connect to.

• LAN Name – The LAN or VLAN network that the Wi-Fi interface is mapped to for routing and IP assignment.

• Wi-Fi Band – The frequency band used for wireless communication (e.g., 2.4GHz for better range, 5GHz for higher speed).

• Channel – The specific wireless channel in use.

• Mode – The operational mode of the Wi-Fi interface, typically Access Point for providing network access to clients.

• Security – The wireless encryption method used, such as WPA2/WPA3 for secured access or Open for no authentication.

• Actions –

  • Click the icon to edit the WiFi interface.

  • Click the icon to delete the Wi-Fi interface configuration.

Add Wi-Fi Interface

• Click the Add Wifi Interface button to add a new Wifi Interface, define its operational mode, assign it to a LAN, and set its security options.

• In the SSID field, enter a public name of the Wi-Fi network that will be broadcast for client devices to connect to.

• In the Name field, enter an alias for the Wi-Fi interface, used within the device’s configuration interface.

• In the Mode field, select the operational role of the Wi-Fi interface from the dropdown menu. Typically Access Point (default) to provide connectivity.

• In the LAN Network field, select a LAN network from the dropdown menu to associate the Wi-Fi interface with a specific LAN or VLAN. This determines IP addressing and routing for connected clients.

• In the Wifi Band field, select the frequency range for the network.

  • 2.4GHz – Longer range, better wall penetration, but slower speeds.

  • 5GHz – Higher speeds, less interference, shorter range.

• In the Security field, select the Security type - WPA2/WPA3 or Open.

  • If the Security is selected as WPA2/WPA3, set a password in the Password field. The password is key that users must enter to join the Wi-Fi network.

  • Open – No password required

Note: Use a strong, complex password to prevent unauthorized access.

• The 'Add' button becomes active once all mandatory fields are filled.

• Click the Add button to create the interface.

• Click the Cancel button to discard the input and close the dialog.

• SSID must be unique within the same band.

• Mode and band compatibility are validated based on interface capabilities.

• LAN mapping defines routing and IP assignment behavior for connected devices.

System

• Select the System option from the side menu bar to open the System tab. This tab enables the user to perform system-level actions like update software, reboot device, and configuration management.

• The user can press on the Refresh button to refresh the page and get the latest data. By default, this screen refreshes every 30 seconds.

• The Device Name field shows the name of the device in the network.

• The System Uptime field shows how long the device has been running since the last reboot.

• The Konnect Status field indicates whether the device is online and connected. The below color convention describes the status of the device.

  • Green Dot: Connected.

  • Red Dot: Disconnected.

• The Device Model field displays the model number of the hardware.

• The Latest Available Software field shows the most recent firmware/software version available for the device.

• The Current Software Version field displays the software version currently installed on the device.

• Click the Reboot Device button to restart the device.

• Click the Update Software button to update the device to the latest available software version.

Configuration

• The Software Version field shows the version of the system configuration.

• The Configuration Creation Date field shows the date when the current configuration file was created.

• In the File Name field, enter a name when saving the current device configuration.

• Click the Save Configuration button to save the current system configuration for backup purposes.

• In the Upload Device Configuration field, select the type of configuration to upload to the device from the dropdown menu. The options available are Startup, Running, Backup.

• Click the Upload Configuration button to upload the selected configuration file to the device and apply it.

Association

• Select the Association option from the side menu bar to open the Association tab. This tab shows the device’s current organizational association and licensing details. It also provides controls for moving the device between organizations or to warehouse or changing its license.

• The user can press on the Refresh button to refresh the page and get the latest data. By default, this screen refreshes every 30 seconds.

Current Device Association

• Under the Current Device Association Section, the Device Hierarchical Path field shows the full organizational structure where the device is currently associated.

  • The format is Organization / Site / Device Name. This helps to identify the exact location of the device in large multi-site deployments.

• Click the Move Device button to transfer the device to another organization or site within the management system. The Move Device dialog box opens.

Move Device Only

• Select the Move Device Only (Keep Existing Site) radio button to move the device to another Organization or Site.

• Select the required organization from the dropdown menu in the Organization field.

• Select the required site from the dropdown menu in the Site field.

• The Device field shows the name of the selected device.

• Select the Move Device button to move the device to the selected organization and site.

Move Site and All Devices

• Select the Move Site and All Devices radio button to move an entire and all its devices to another organization.

• Select the required organization from the dropdown menu in the Organization field.

• The Site field shows the name of the selected site.

• The Device field shows that all devices will be moved.

• Select the Move Site button to move the site to the selected organization.

Move Device to Warehouse

• Select the Move Device to Warehouse radio button to move the device back to the warehouse.

• The Organization field shows the name of the selected organization.

• The Site field shows the name of the selected site.

• The Device field shows the name of the selected Device.

• Select the Move To Warehouse button to move the device to the warehouse.

License

• The License field shows the type of license currently assigned to the device.

• The Remaining License Term shows how much time is left before the license expires. The user can monitor this field to avoid service interruptions and plan renewals.

• Click the Change License button to modify the license type or duration for the device. The Change License dialog box opens.

• In the License field, select the required license type from the dropdown menu.

• In the Term field, select the required license term from the dropdown menu.

• Click the Change License button to update the license details and save the changes.

Conclusion

The Configuration dialog box centralizes all essential settings in one clean, manageable UI. Whether editing interfaces, assigning priorities, pushing system updates, or managing licenses, this screen ensures efficient administration of connected devices. Designed with scalability in mind, it empowers users to configure and control large fleets of network devices effortlessly.