Configuring Networks
The page provides a summary of the networks that are available for primary and guest users.
Viewing the network summaryTo view the page, click on the HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal home page :
Table 1: Network Information
Parameter | Description | Mobile App | Web Application |
|---|---|---|---|
Network Name | Identifies the HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal network used to connect computers, tablets, or phones together. The network name is also used as the Wi-Fi identifier. | Yes | Yes |
Type | Indicates if the network is a main network or guest network. | Yes | Yes |
Status | Shows the status of the network. The main network remains active at all times. Guest networks can be set to or by changing the status manually or by creating a network schedule to change the status at a specific day and time. See Configuring a guest network for more details on setting network schedules. | Yes | Yes |
Security | Shows the security option set for the network: Secured using a shared password No security (only available for guest networks)—Any user can connect to this network without entering a username or password. | Yes | Yes |
Clients | Shows the number of clients currently connected to the network. Click the client number to open the page. The page provides connection information for clients in the network. See Managing clients for more information about the page. | Yes | Yes |
Transferred | Shows the amount of data, in bytes, transferred in the network throughout the day. | Yes | Yes |
Viewing network configuration detailsFor more details about a specific network, select a network from the page. The or page opens. See Configuring main network for more information about the page, or Configuring a guest network for more information about the page.
Configuring main network
The page provides information on the primary network configured during the initial HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal site setup. To view the page, select the main network from the page.
Viewing the main network summaryThe page displays the following network summary information:
Table 2: Main Network Information
Parameter | Description | Mobile App | Web Application |
|---|---|---|---|
Network Name | Shows the name and SSID of the network. | Yes | Yes |
Type | Denotes the type of network is the main network. | Yes | Yes |
Status | Shows the status of the network. The main network remains active at all times. | Yes | Yes |
Security | Shows the security option set for the network: Secured using a shared password | Yes | Yes |
Clients | Shows the number of clients currently connected to the network. Click the client number to open the page. The page provides connection information for clients in the network. See Managing clients for more information about the page. | Yes | Yes |
Transferred | Shows the amount of data, in bytes, transferred in the network throughout the day. | Yes | Yes |
Modifying the network name in the mobile appTo modify the name of the main network in the HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal mobile app, follow these steps:
| 1. | Tap on the HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal home screen. The screen opens. |
| 2. | Select the main network from the list. The screen opens. |
| 3. | Enter a new name under . A warning message appears, indicating that changes to the network settings will disconnect all clients currently accessing the network. |
| 4. | Tap to save the new name. |
Modifying the network name in the web applicationTo modify the name of the main network in the HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal web application, follow these steps:
| 1. | Click on the HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal home page. The page opens. |
| 2. | Select the main network from the list to expand the tab. |
| 3. | Click the tab. |
| 4. | Enter a new name under . A warning message appears, indicating that changes to the network settings will disconnect all clients currently accessing the network. |
| 5. | Click to save the new name. |
Modifying Application Access
The HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal mobile app and web application displays the complete list of applications that are allowed and blocked on the main network. Instructions to modify these application restrictions on the mobile app or web application are given below:
Restricting application access in the mobile appTo restrict certain types of applications and websites on the main network using the HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal mobile app, follow these steps:
| 1. | Tap on the HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal home screen. The screen opens. |
| 2. | Select the main network from the list. The screen opens. |
| 3. | Tap . The screen opens |
| 4. | Tap the toggle switch(es) to enable restrictions for the selected application(s) ( ). |
Allowing application access in the mobile appTo allow access to certain types of applications and websites on the main network using the HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal mobile app, follow these steps:
| 1. | Tap on the HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal home screen. The screen opens. |
| 2. | Select the main network from the list. The screen opens. |
| 3. | Tap . The screen opens |
| 4. | Tap the toggle switch(es) to enable access to the selected application(s) ( ). |
Restricting application access in the web applicationTo restrict certain types of applications and websites on your network, follow these steps:
| 1. | Click on the HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal home page. The page opens. |
| 2. | Select an application category from the list. The page for the selected application category opens. |
| 3. | Under , click the toggle switch(es) to enable restrictions for the selected network(s) (). |
Allowing application access in the web applicationTo allow access to certain types of applications and websites on your network, follow these steps:
| 1. | Click on the HPE OfficeConnect Wi-Fi Portal home page. The page opens. |
| 2. | Select an application category from the list. The page for the selected application category opens. |
| 3. | Under , click the toggle switch(es) to enable access to the selected network(s) (). |
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