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This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco Connected Grid Device Manager (Device Manager) and includes the following sections:
This section includes the following topics:
Cisco Connected Grid Device Manager (Device Manager) is a Windows-based application that field technicians can use to manage the Cisco 1000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 1000) over WiFi or Ethernet.
Cisco Connected Grid Network Management System (Cisco CG-NMS) manages multiple CGR 1000 routers, whereas the Device Manager connects and manages a single CGR 1000 at a time.
The Device Manager can operate in Connected Grid field deployments operating with or without CG-NMS.
CGR 1000 routers are multi-service communications platforms designed for use in field area networks. The portfolio consists of two models–CGR 1240 and CGR 1120–both ruggedized to varying degrees for outdoor and indoor deployments. Both models are modular and support a wide-range of communications interfaces such as 2G/3G, Ethernet, and WiFi.
The Device Manager connects to the CGR 1000 by using a secure Ethernet or WiFi link. (See Figure 1-1.)
Figure 1-1 Device Manager Application Within a Connected Grid Network
The Device Manager enables you to:
(See Manage Interfaces.)
(See Change Configuration and Advanced Command.)
(See Update Image.)
(See Advanced Command.)
You initiate all tasks from the At a Glance page. (See Figure 1-2.)
Figure 1-2 At a Glance Page for the CGR 1240
In addition to supported tasks (right side), the At a Glance page provides a view of the CGR 1000 router to which the Device Manager is connected (left side).
At the bottom of the page, you can find the following information:
Tip To refresh the At a Glance page, click the Refresh icon (lower right side).
You can import certificates through the Device Manager by employing the Setup wizard or by command line. The application launches the Setup wizard when either the user clicks the Setup icon or when the certificate is not detected. (See Import Certificates.)
As a user, you are assigned roles that manage your access to operational and management functions of the Device Manager, which are summarized on the At a Glance page.
The Device Manager displays or restricts access to tasks based on your assigned role:
– Admin–User can perform all the supported tasks.
– Technician–User can perform the following tasks: Test connectivity, manage interfaces, update image, retrieve reports, and manage modules.
– Viewer–User can perform the following tasks: Test connectivity using predefined targets, view status of interfaces, and retrieve reports.
– Upload Image–User can perform the following task: Upload an image to the CGR 1000.
– Admin–User can perform all the supported tasks.
– Technician–User can perform the following tasks: Test connectivity, manage interfaces, update image, retrieve reports, and manage modules.
– Viewer–User can perform the following tasks: Test connectivity using predefined targets, view status of interfaces, and retrieve reports.
Note In NMS mode, user roles defined in CG-NMS take precedence over certificate-defined roles. For example, if you run Device Manager in non-NMS mode and then start Device Manager in NMS mode, the roles used in non-NMS mode are removed and the roles defined in CG-NMS take effect.
The Work Authorization page is the opening page of the Device Manager when configured to operate in NMS mode. On this page, you can view and select work authorizations for CGR 1000 routers and synchronize with the Cisco CG-NMS to download work authorizations. The Device Manager only needs to be connected to CG-NMS to download and update the work authorizations.
At the CG-NMS, an admin assigns a user role for each of these work authorizations. (See Role-based Access Control.)
Tip You must enable Command Authorization on the CGR 1000 to support this functionality on the Device Manager. (See Enabling Feature on Router.)
You can find configuration guides and release notes for Cisco 1000 Series Connected Grid products at: