cnMaestro On-Premises 1.4.0 has been posted to the Cambium Support Center website. You can access the software here. This is an OVA update, which means existing cnMaestro On-Premises installations should export their data and import into cnMaestro 1.4.0. The basic steps are defined in the User Guide. The new features available in this release include the following:
Wireless LAN (WiFi-Only) View
A simplified WiFi UI for users managing cnPilot Enterprise devices (including the cnPilot E-Series and ePMP Hotspot) has been added. The Wireless LAN View hides all traces of Fixed Wireless and focuses exclusively on Enterprise Wireless LAN. Customers creating new Company Accounts can select the Wireless LAN Account Type in the account creation page. Current customers can choose the view at Manage > Settings > Account Type (see graphic below; note only Enterprise WLAN devices should be in the account prior to the change).
The updates to the WiFi Only View include:
Update |
Details |
Single Device Type |
Only cnPilot Enterprise devices are supported. |
Simplified Configuration |
Provisioning options for Fixed Wireless and cnPilot Home products are not included. |
Simplified Presentation |
Towers and dashboard components for Fixed Wireless devices are also absent. |
Data Reports
Export and download the following types of CSV (comma-separated value) Reports.
Report |
Details |
Device |
Current device statistics for all devices, ePMP, PMP, and WiFi. |
Performance |
Time-series data for ePMP, PMP and WiFi over the last day or week. |
Active Alarms |
List of immediate active alarms. |
Alarm History |
List of active and historical alarms over the last day or week. |
Events |
List of events over the last day or week. |
An example of the Device Data Report configuration for ePMP is presented below. The administrator can choose the fields to be included. Device and subtree selection is done using the navigation tree. For example, one can select a Network node to generate a report for all devices in that network.
Auto-Provisioning
Automatically configure and approve WiFi devices connecting to an on-premises installation. Rules are created based upon the CIDR subnet of the device.
cnMaestro Pro Features
The Data Reports and Auto-Provisioning features have been labelled “Pro”, which means theywill be included in the future as part of a paid version of the product. Features not marked “Pro” will part of cnMaestro Basic, which is free of charge.
Data Quota Limit
A Data Quota Limit is supported for both Controller- and RADIUS-based Guest portals. For Controller-based, the limit is either directional or based on total data. When the limit is reached, the client is disconnected. Similar behavior is supported through the following RADIUS attributes (the “gigwords” are used for data quota limits above 4 GB):
Attribute |
Value |
RADIUS_VENDOR_ID_CAMBIUM |
17713 |
RADIUS_VENDOR_ATTR_CAMBIUM_WIFI_QUOTA_UP |
151 |
RADIUS_VENDOR_ATTR_CAMBIUM_WIFI_QUOTA_DOWN |
152 |
RADIUS_VENDOR_ATTR_CAMBIUM_WIFI_QUOTA_UP_GIGWORDS |
153 |
RADIUS_VENDOR_ATTR_CAMBIUM_WIFI_QUOTA_DOWN_GIGWORDS |
154 |
RADIUS_VENDOR_ATTR_CAMBIUM_WIFI_QUOTA_TOTAL |
155 |
RADIUS_VENDOR_ATTR_CAMBIUM_WIFI_QUOTA_TOTAL_GIGWORDS |
156 |
SMS One-Time Password (OTP)
SMS OTP supports Twilio, SMS Country, and Gupshup gateway providers. It enables SMS OTP to be delivered to an end user cell phone. Once OTP is received, the client can enter the one-time-password to get Internet access.
WiFi L2GRE/EoGRE Tunnel Concentrator
Ability to tunnel wireless traffic from the APs to cnMaestro On-Premises, which acts as a tunnel concentrator. This is useful when the client’s IP range is not routable. Note the AP must have a software version of 3.1.1-r16 or later in order to use this feature. More information is available here.
WiFi Automatic Configuration Synchronization
WiFi devices configured with AP Groups can be automatically synchronized whenever the configuration changes. This feature is set in the AP Group. By default all new cnPilot Enterprise AP Groups will have the feature enabled, and cnPilot Home AP Groups will have it disabled. Existing AP Groups (Profiles) will also have this feature disabled after the update, and it will need to be explicitly turned on by the administrator.
WiFi UI Improvements
A number of updates have been added to the WiFi configuration and management screens.
Update |
Description |
Profiles Renamed to AP Groups |
The Profile WiFi configuration object has been renamed to AP Groups. |
AP Group Dashboard |
An aggregate dashboard is provided for AP Groups in addition to Sites. AP Groups represent a collection of devices with a shared configuration. (In contrast, Sites group devices by location -- such as the floor of a building). |
AP Group Hierarchy |
AP Groups are now added to the Network hierarchy in their own section. This is beneficial to WiFi administrators with small number of devices: they do not have to create Networks or Sites for initial device onboarding. |
Simplified WiFi Policies |
Merged the Management Policy into AP Groups and separated WLANs into a top-level table. |
First AP Wizard |
Wizard to simplify the onboarding of the first AP in an account. |
Easier WiFi Configuration |
Removed the step interface and decreased the number of clicks to configure a WiFi device. Also added a default AP Group and WLAN for quicker initial setup. |
Home and Enterprise WiFi |
Grouped WiFi devices into Home (cnPilot R-Series) and Enterprise (cnPilot E-Series and ePMP Hotspot) instead of using specific device types. This separation is visible in the Fixed Wireless View (which supports cnPilot Home). |
Global UI Improvements
Update |
Description |
Top-Level Inventory |
Placed the Inventory in the top-level menu for easier access. |
Merge Performance and Statistics |
Aggregated these two sections into a single Statistics. |
New Quick Buttons |
Added Configuration and Software Update into the Quick Buttons. |