A test button would be very beneficial. We frequently run into situations where we want to move a customer to another sector, or change the IP in a customer radio. What usually happens is a number is omitted, or the wrong info is put on the radio, and after applying we no longer have access and have to roll a truck. I am fully aware that configs should be double checked before applying, but this would save lots of headaches over simple mistakes.
Seriously though, this would be awesome
@Tandr06 wrote:A test button would be very beneficial. We frequently run into situations where we want to move a customer to another sector, or change the IP in a customer radio. What usually happens is a number is omitted, or the wrong info is put on the radio, and after applying we no longer have access and have to roll a truck. I am fully aware that configs should be double checked before applying, but this would save lots of headaches over simple mistakes.
Not just an 'idea', but really it is a 100% necessary basic feature.
Another nice feature suggestion would be in this 'ideas' forum... having a way to combine the dozens of similar idea threads. If there are 10 threads each suggesting the same (or essentially similar) features, and each one has 5 KUDO's... is that 5 or is it 50, or it's it 18 kudos with some overlap and some different? Of course, if the idea threads never get looked at or 'reviewed', then I guess it doesn't matter.
ON THE UPSIDE: Version 4.3.1-RC21 has a 'Ping Watchdog' feature - where it can reboot if it's unable to ping an entered IP after and entered amount of time... and that is just a breath away from a 'Test' feature... so I'm thinking we'll see this feature pretty soon. :)
I agree, all the major brands have this feature, it has saved me from a long drive in the past...
This has been a requested feature since about 2015 as far as I can tell...
Is Cambium just not interested?
I for one honestly cannot understand why this wouldn't be a standard feature.
We might be slow reviewing and closing customer ideas on the community forum, but this feature is available for couple month since 4.4 release.
There is a new little button next to “Save” called “Trial config”. It will temporary apply configuration and save it only if you confirm.
Thanks,
Dmitry