Group Configuration

On the Group configuration page, you can query, add, or delete groups.

Context

You can configure a group to:
  • Perform a batch upgrade for clients.
  • Deploy unconfigured devices.

Procedure

  • Query group information.

    1. Choose System Management > EasyOperation > Group configuration in the navigation tree to display the Group configuration page

    2. Table 1 describes the parameters for querying groups.

      Table 1 Group query parameters

      Parameter

      Description

      Group name

      Enter the name of the group you want to query.

      Group type

      Enter the type of the groups you want to query.

      File activation method

      The system displays the groups that use the specified file activation method.

      File activation time

      The system displays the groups that have the specified file activation time configured.
    3. Set the search criteria.
    4. Click Query. The system displays the groups meeting the search criteria in the group list.
  • Create a group.

    1. On the Group configuration page, click New to display the Add Group dialog box.

    2. To create a built-in group, set Group type to Built-in Table 2 describes the parameters for a built-in group.

      Table 2 Parameters for a built-in group

      Parameter

      Description

      Group type

      Select Built-in.

      Group name

      Keep this field blank for a built-in group.

      Matching method

      Select a device type as required.

      File download settings

      Set the file activation method, time, and information about files to be downloaded.

      To create a customized group, set Group type to Custom Table 3 describes the parameters for a customized group.

      Table 3 Parameters for a customized group

      Parameter

      Description

      Group type

      Select Custom.

      Group name

      This parameter is mandatory. The name must start with a letter (lowercase a to z or uppercase A to Z).

      Matching method

      A customized group supports the following matching methods:

      • Device type: The device type you enter must be the same as the actual device type. Configure a device type-based group if a device type is not supported in built-in groups.
      • Device model: Device model you enter must be the same as the actual device model.
      • MAC address: Enter a MAC address and its mask or a MAC address segment and its mask length.
      • ESN: Enter the ESN of a client.
      • IP address: Enter an IP address and its mask or an IP address segment and its mask length.

      After setting the matching method and rule, click Add.

      NOTE:

      A device type-based or device model-based group supports only one matching rule. A MAC address-based, ESN-based, or IP address-based group supports a maximum of 256 rules.

      File download settings

      Set the file activation method, time, and information about files to be downloaded.
    3. Set the parameters and click OK.
  • Start a batch upgrade.

    1. Select the groups that you want to upgrade

    2. Click Upgrade.

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