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Access the Manufacturing Conne...

Access the Terminal User Interface

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In some cases, you may need to use the terminal user interface (TUI) as you may have no direct network access to the device. In this case, you can connect locally to the device using a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. This will allow you to perform the required network setup to make the device accessible through the Web UI.

Using the TUI on the gateway device makes it possible to configure Manufacturing Connect Edge if network access is not possible and you have physical access to the device.

Connect a Keyboard and Monitor

The Gateway device has back-panel connectors for the monitor and a keyboard. These allow you to access the configuration options of the installed Manufacturing Connect Edge operating system.

You can:

  • Connect a keyboard (for example, a USB connection).
  • Connect a monitor (for example, an HDMI, Micro HDMI, or VGA connection).

Log in to the TUI after Initial Installation

When the system startup is complete, the TUI welcome screen displays the IP addresses and network interface settings. See the section below, Navigating the TUI, for tips on using the keyboard to navigate.

The eth0 Ethernet interface is required on first boot.

To log in to the TUI after the initial installation:

  1. Press F2 to enter the setup.
  2. When logging in for the first time, you need to select the keyboard layout. The us layout is sufficient for most English keyboards. To select another layout, scroll up/down the list using the up/down arrows on your keyboard.
  3. Press Enter to apply the layout and display the login screen. If this is the first time anyone is logging in to this edge device, the credentials are: admin/ factoryconnect.
  4. Enter your credentials. If this is the first time anyone is logging in to this edge device, the credentials are: admin / factoryconnect. Use the Tab key to move fields.
  5. Tab to Log In and press Enter.

If this is the first time logging in to Manufacturing Connect Edge, refer to the following Log in to Manufacturing Connect Edge for the First Time section.

Log in to Manufacturing Connect Edge for the First Time

If you are logging in to Manufacturing Connect Edge for the first time, the end-user license agreement (EULA) is displayed.

To log in to Manufacturing Connect Edge for the first time:

  1. Use the down arrow key to scroll through the agreement.
  2. Press Enter to accept the agreement. The Change Password screen is displayed.
  3. Enter the old password (factoryconnect) when logging in for the first time.
  4. Enter the new password and confirm it by entering that password again. See Policy Management for more information.
  5. Tab to select Change, and then press Enter.

Navigating the TUI

  • The TUI logs you out if no activity occurs within a few minutes.
  • To log in again, press F2.

The TUI is limited to keyboard input. Here are some tips for navigating the TUI with the keyboard:

  • F2: Enter setup to configure settings.
  • F5: Refresh the screen.
  • Tab: Move the cursor from one field to the next.
  • Arrows keys:
    • Move the cursor to select an item in a list, such as the TUI Configuration Options.
    • Use the Arrow keys to select an item, tab to Next at the bottom of the screen, then press Enter to advance to the screen of the selected option.
  • Enter:
    • Accept the data and move to the next field.
    • Submit the form and display the next screen in the workflow.

Example of TUI Navigation

When selecting an option:

  • Use the Arrow keys to move through the list of TUI Configuration Options.
  • Use the Tab key to select the item highlighted by the cursor. The cursor moves to the Next button.
  • Press Enter when the cursor is on the Next button to advance to the screen of the selected option.

Configure Manufacturing Connect Edge Using the TUI

The TUI has many of the same options that are available through the web browser interface.

Many of these settings need to be set when first deploying a device. Several options can be set later.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal System Configurations
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal System Configurations


Configure Interfaces

Select the interface configuration type and enter the details.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Interface Configurations
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Interface Configurations


In the following example, you can set a static IP address by providing the following information:

  • CIDR: This Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) notation identifies a block of IP addresses, similar to network subnetting. This example of CIDR notation (192.168.0.15/24) means that the first 24 bits of the IP address are used for network routing.
  • Gateway: The default gateway address on a network can be found using the ipconfig command.
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Interface CIDR/Gateway Configuration
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Interface CIDR/Gateway Configuration


Configure DNS

Use this dialog to enter space-separated IP addresses of the DNS servers.

  • At least one server is required.
  • If internet access is enabled, only the first three servers are used.
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal DNS configuration
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal DNS configuration


Configure Docker Subnet

Enter the default subnet for Docker and select Apply.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Docket Subnet configuration
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Docket Subnet configuration


Configure Time

Network Time is the recommended configuration.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Time Configuration
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Time Configuration


Enter NTP (Network Time Protocol) servers and select Apply.

Two or more NTP servers is recommended.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal NTP server configuration
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal NTP server configuration


Set Timezone

The time zone setting is significant because it is used for data collected by the system and log timestamps. See System Troubleshooting to learn more.

It is best practice to use UTC for your time zone.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Time zone configuration
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Time zone configuration


Change Country

Country is the physical location of the device. This affects the frequency band of the WLAN adapter.

Choosing the appropriate frequency band of the WLAN adapter is a legal requirement.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Country Configuration
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Country Configuration


Change Keyboard Layout

Use this menu to change the keyboard layout to match the keyboard layout of your country.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Keyboard Configuration
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Keyboard Configuration


Manage Cloud Activation

Use this option to activate the Manufacturing Connect Edge device with Manufacturing Connect .

This TUI option should only be used when someone at another location is accessing Manufacturing Connect  through a web browser. Contact us to provide the activation code to the TUI user.

The validity period of the activation code is usually several minutes. See Activate a License for more information.

Enter the activation code and select Activate.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Cloud Activation
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Cloud Activation


If your edge device had already been cloud-activated, the activation details are shown.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Activation details
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Activation details


To deactivate the edge device, select Deactivate.

Manage License

Use this option to enter a license key.

Notes: For Manufacturing Connect Edge version 3.10.0 and later, you can't enter a site-based license key through the TUI. To enter a site-based license or to complete offline license activation, you will need to use the Web UI for Manufacturing Connect Edge or Manufacturing Connect. Refer to the following for more information.

  • Licenses for Manufacturing Connect Edge
  • License for Manufacturing Connect
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal License Configuration
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal License Configuration


Manage Services

Select or deselect the required service and select Apply.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Services Configuration
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Services Configuration


Change Password

See Policy Management for more information.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Change Password configuration
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Change Password configuration


Configure Static Routes

Note: The ability to configure static routes is available for Manufacturing Connect Edge version 3.10.0 and later.

See Manage Static Routes for more information.

Warning: Incorrect static routes can break network connections. Please add or modify with caution.

Configure Static Routes section
Configure Static Routes section


Reboot

If you decide to not reboot:

Use the arrow keys to select Cancel, then press Enter.

The operating system reboots and returns to the initial screen where you can once again press F2 to log in, then choose TUI Configuration Options.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Reboot configuration
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Reboot configuration


Shutdown

If you decide to not shut down the operating system:

Use the arrow keys to select Cancel, then press Enter.

When you shut down Manufacturing Connect Edge, the TUI interface closes.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Shutdown
Manufacturing Connect Edge Terminal Shutdown