Duplicator program
- Technical Service Specialist
- Vladimir Tayzhev
Contents
Introduction
The Duplicator program is a management tool specifically designed for handling the configuration and firmware updates of multiple Vutlan monitoring devices. It simplifies the process by enabling users to simultaneously upload configurations and firmware to many devices, which is particularly useful for administrators managing large-scale systems.
Key Features:
Centralized Management: Allows for the centralized management of up to 50 Vutlan monitoring units (e.g., the VT855t series) through a single device with the Duplicator license.
Administrator Permissions: To operate the program, the user must have administrator permissions, ensuring security and control over the process.
Single License Use: The Duplicator license is tied to a single Vutlan monitoring unit, which then manages other units via their IP addresses.
How it works
This program is essential for administrators looking to efficiently manage and configure a large number of monitoring systems in an organized, controlled manner.
Upload the Duplicator license to a single Vutlan monitoring unit.
That unit can then configure and update firmware for other Vutlan devices over an IP network. VT335t, VT336t, VT604t, VT608t, VT825t, VT855t can update up to 50 monitoring systems. VT960i systems can update up to 500 systems.
The main menu allows you to access all necessary management options, streamlining device setup and updates.
You only need to upload a Duplicator license to a single Vutlan monitoring unit. This unit with the Dupliactor license can configure up to 50 (“t” series, e.g. VT855t) Vutlan monitoring systems by an IP address.
License payment options
Payment options
"The Duplicator software" will only be unlocked with a license certificate. The duplicator license is only for a single unit. This unit can upload the configuration and firmware to multiple units.
If you want to install the Duplicator software on another unit, you need to purchase an additional license.
To obtain a certificate, contact Vutlan or our partners.
In your request, please, specify
The name of the company or the owner's full name.
The Email address for the contact.
The MAC address of the device for which the license will act.
Two types of licenses are available for purchase:
a) | For 3 years |
b) | Unlimited years |
Activating the Duplicator program
You can see the MAC address in the Preferences → Network tab.
Upload the received certificate for the "Duplicator" → "Certificate" tab. If all is well, the certificate information will be displayed.
After that, the main functionality of the duplicator, the program will be available.
Overview of the interface
Buttons present in the interface:
Upload | Allows you to upload a configuration file or firmware file for update |
|---|---|
Add | Add a new unit to the duplicator program database |
Delete | Remove a unit from the program database |
Import | Upload file with unit database |
Export | Save the file with the unit database to a local drive |
Update | Perform an action to update settings or firmware on the selected units. The update task is added to the queue for execution. |
Stop | Abort the execution of the task queue |
Clear status | Clear status data if it is no longer actual |
Add units to the duplicator database
Click the Add button and enter the unit parameters.
IP address | The IP address of the unit |
|---|---|
Port | Destination port |
Login | User login with administrator permissions on the unit, otherwise the settings and firmware update will not be possible. |
Password | User Password |
Description | Optional description of the unit |
After adding a device to the database, a periodic poll will be performed and the received data will be displayed in the interface.
IP address | The IP address of the unit |
|---|---|
Port | Destination port |
Description | Description of the unit |
Type | Unit type |
Firmware version | Current firmware version |
Uptime (session/total) | Operating time of the device from the moment of loading and full operating time |
CPU load | Unit processor load, allows you to see some problems with the device if it hangs |
Memory (used/total) | Loading unit memory, allows you to see some problems with the device |
Status | Shows the progress of operations |
Update unit settings or firmware
Click the “Upload” button and load the settings file (or firmware file on the “Firmware” tab). Select the desired settings for the update. Note that the IP address of the device will not be replaced during the update.
Select the units you want to update, and click the “Update” button. Unit update tasks will be added to the queue. Wait until they are completed and make sure that the changes take effect.
Remember that after the update the unit reboots and it takes some time during which the devices are unavailable.
A successful firmware update can be seen from the changed version (Firmware version in units table).
To check the new settings, it is better to log in to the device and make sure that the settings are applied.