The Edge Node Details Page

Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (Oracle ECP) displays the names of Cloud Connectors on the Inventory page table as links. When you click the link, Oracle ECP displays the Edge Nodes Details page with tabs where you can see detailed information about the selected Cloud Connector and perform more actions.

Left Panel

The left panel shows identifying information that includes the Serial Number, Make, and Model for the Cloud Connector, along with the customer name and registration address (bottom). The left panel also displays the network interface that is providing the active Internet connection, the current bandwidth consumption for that network interface, and the uptime to show the time elapsed since the Cloud Connector was last rebooted. At the bottom of the left panel, you will find a More Information link. When you click on it, a More Information drawer opens that provides additional details about the selected Cloud Connector including status, platform, cellular, satellite, and authentication information.

When you click the ellipsis menu (three dots) at the top of the left pane (next to connectivity status), Oracle ECP displays a list of Actions on the Edge Nodes Details Page.

Note:

The actions shown on the menu depend on your devices and settings. For example, the menu does not display actions related to cellular connectivity for non-cellular devices.

Right Panel

The right panel displays tabs for managing your Cloud Connector.

This screen capture shows an example of the Edge Nodes Details page with the ellipsis menu options on the left panel.

Edge Nodes Details Page - Overview Tab

The Overview tab displays a consolidated view of the resource and bandwidth utilization for the selected Cloud Connector. This information aids field operators and IT administrators in monitoring system health and identifying resource constraints. The pane includes four primary graphs, each summarized by an interpretation headline.

The Overview Tab includes four graphs as follows:

WAN Bandwidth Usage

This time-series line graph shows in-use WAN bandwidth, visualizing both inbound and outbound traffic rates (in bits per second) for the Cloud Connector over the selected time frame.
  • Received Rate (Rx) and Transmitted Rate (Tx) are plotted to help determine current network load and identify periods of high activity.
  • The chart title contextualizes the current state. This is useful for assessing if external network connectivity is a limiting factor for the Cloud Connector’s operations.

Top 5 Attached Devices by Bandwidth Usage

This donut chart displays the top 5 LAN devices currently attached to the Cloud Connector, ranked by their bandwidth usage over the selected period.
  • Devices are labeled by their onboarded Device name, hostname, or MAC address in that order of preference as available.
  • The chart segments show each device’s proportional data usage, and the center totals provide overall received and transmitted traffic for this group.
  • The graph title summarizes the key finding (e.g., which device is consuming the most bandwidth).

Top 5 Local Applications by Resource Usage

This bar chart lists the top 5 user applications running on the Cloud Connector, displaying their relative consumption for the selected metric:
  • Use the drop-down menu to switch between Memory, CPU Usage, or Network Usage.
  • The graph displays the 5 applications with the highest usage in the selected category, alongside percentages for clarity.
  • The chart title identifies the most demanding application.

Resource Demand Trend (Storage, CPU, Memory)

This multi-line time series graph tracks utilization of six key resource categories. Each is plotted as a percentage (0–100%) of total capacity over time, helping to identify trends or resource saturation.
  • Root User Storage
  • Platform User Storage
  • GBU User Storage
  • ECP User Storage
  • CPU Usage
  • Memory Usage
  • The interpretation headline reflects the system’s overall state, such as whether memory or storage is nearing capacity.

Interpreting the Graph Titles

Each graph headline briefly interprets the data, highlighting any notable loads, constraints, or points of interest for rapid awareness. These tools offer an at-a-glance dashboard for users managing Cloud Connectors in the field, providing actionable insight into system and network performance.

Choosing a time scale for graphs

You can change the period of time for which the graphs and charts are displayed by using the time scale drop down in the upper right side of the screen. The following periods are available:
  • Last 30 Minutes
  • Last 1 Hour
  • Last 24 Hours
  • Last 7 Days
  • Last 30 Days

The screen capture shows the Edge Node Details Page Overview Tab for a satellite interface.

Edge Nodes Details Page - Network Tab

The Network Tab on the Oracle ECP Edge Node Details Page displays information about each active network interface on your Cloud Connector. It is important that you start using the page by selecting the target interface with the Interface Chooser. The page then updates to show the context and relevant information for your selected interface.

The left pane displays standard identifying information about this Cloud Connector. This pane lists which WAN interface is in use, and carrier information about the WAN link if applicable. You can view an additional grouping of information about this Cloud Connector by selecting the More Information link in the left pane which opens the More Information drawer for review.

In the right pane, select the Network tab. Use the interface chooser to select an interface you want to review or update. When you choose an interface, Oracle ECP displays relevant graphs on the screen and enables only valid actions in the Actions "…" menu.

The graphs shown on the Network tab depend on the selected interface. The following table lists which graphs are available for each interface type:

Table 7-1 Graphs displayed on the Network Tab

Interface Type Graphs shown
Cellular Network Interface - WAN
  • This interface's Bandwidth Demand reported by this Cloud Connector
  • Bandwidth Distribution
  • Bandwidth Usage reported by this interface's network operator
Satellite Network Interface - WAN
  • This interface's Bandwidth Demand reported by this Cloud Connector
  • Bandwidth Distribution
  • Bandwidth Usage reported by this interface's network operator
Broadband Network Interface - WAN
  • This interface's Bandwidth Demand reported by this Cloud Connector
  • Bandwidth Distribution
Ethernet Network Interface - LAN
  • This interface's Bandwidth Demand reported by this Cloud Connector
WiFi Network Interface (LAN)
  • This interface's Bandwidth Demand reported by this Cloud Connector
For each of these five types of screens:
  • The bandwidth demand graph's title is a health description of the currently chosen interface, and is located to the left of the interface drop-down list.
  • The bandwidth demand graph displays the currently chosen interface's throughput measured in packets per second and bits per second throughput for both inbound and outbound traffic. The time scale of this graph is selectable with the period drop-down list, located under the right pane action menu, ....
  • Hovering over graph legends highlights the corresponding trend line.
  • Clicking a graph legend shows or hides the selected data on the graph.
  • Hovering over a graph point displays detailed data for that point.

This screen capture shows the Network tab displaying sample information for a cellular network interface

Review a Cellular Network Interface (WAN)

You can review the settings for a cellular network interface on an Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (Oracle ECP) Cloud Connector Network tab. You can edit some values, while others are read-only.

Tab Overview
When you choose a cellular interface on the network tab, Oracle ECP shows two graphs below the interface picker. Be aware that the top graph reflects data usage as reported by the Cloud Connector, whereas the second graph reflects data and SMS usage as reported from the MNO.
  • Cellular interface bandwidth rate - This graph displays transmitted and received bandwidth over time, in both bits per second and packets per second. The default display is the last 30 minutes, which can be changed with the period drop-down located above the graph.
  • Data and SMS Usage - This switchable graph displays data or SMS usage in the last 30 days or less. You must select the Data or SMS option button.
Before You Begin
  • Identify the Cloud Connector that requires network interface updates by name so that you can select the appropriate hardware on the Edge Nodes Inventory page.
  • The interface name of a cellular network interface is cell0.
Context

From the Network tab on the Edge Node Details page, choose the Action menu options that let you check or update network settings and host proxy settings for a cellular network interface on a Cloud Connector.

  1. Go to the Inventory page and click Edge Nodes.
  2. On the Edge Nodes page, use the Name column to locate the Cloud Connector you want to edit and click the name.
    Oracle ECP displays the Edge Node Details page.
  3. On the Edge Nodes Details page, click the Network tab.
  4. On the Network tab, click the drop-down list next to the interface stability status at the top of the page, and click cell0.
  5. On the Action menu, click Edit Settings.
    Oracle ECP opens the cell0 Edit Settings drawer.
  6. In the Edit Settings drawer, you can only edit Enable, Preferred SIM, and APN. The other information in the drawer is read-only.
    SIM1 information includes:
    SIM2 information includes:
  7. Do one of the following:
    • Click Save to update the settings.
    • Click Cancel to return to the Network tab.

Review a Satellite Network Interface

You can review settings for a satellite network interface on a Cloud Connector's Network tab. Some values may be editable.

Tab Overview

When you choose a satellite interface on the network tab, Oracle ECP shows several scorecards on the screen. When you click each scorecard, Oracle ECP shows a trend graph below the scorecard row that corresponds to that scorecard's information. Below the scorecard's trend graph is a graph of data consumption per day this Cloud Connector.

Before You Begin
  • This information equally applies to Cloud Connectors that connect to the internet over broadband or your local network's internet connectivity.
  • Identify the Cloud Connector that requires a satellite network interface update by name so that you can select the appropriate hardware on the Edge Nodes Inventory page.
  • The interface name of a satellite network interface is Satellite.
  • The interface name of a network interface used for broadband connectivity is eth0 by default. This can be reassigned.
Context

From the Network tab, choose an Action menu option that lets you check or update satellite network interface.

Procedure
  1. Log on to Oracle ECP and go to the Inventory page.
  2. Click the first drop-down at the top of the page and click Edge Nodes.
  3. Check for the Cloud Connector by name to choose the row for the equipment that requires satellite interface updates, then click the link in the Name column.
    The Edge Node Details page opens.
  4. Click the drop-down at the top of the Network tab to choose the satellite interface.
  5. To review the satellite interface settings, click the Action menu and choose Edit Settings.
  6. Oracle ECP displays the following values for your review.
  7. If you have changed any values, click Save to update the settings, otherwise click cancel to return to the Network tab.
Other options for a satellite network interface:
You can also learn more about each scorecard:
Data Consumed Scorecard

The Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (Oracle ECP) Data Consumed scorecard displays information about the amount of data received and transmitted by way of satellite. The information can help you monitor and troubleshoot Starlink connectivity.

The Data Consumed tab label displays the aggregated number of bytes transmitted and received at the time you clicked the tab or when you click Refresh. Below the tab label, Oracle ECP displays line graphs showing the Received Rate, Transmitted Rate, Received Packet Rate, and Transmitted Packet Rate in terms of bits per second (bps) and packets per second (pps) incrementally for the time period you select. Depending on the data reflected, the scaling and units will change between bytes, KB, MB, GB for optimal visualization.

This screen capture shows the Data Consumed scorecard on the Network tab. The display shows the amount of data received and transmitted during the time period you select in terms of Kilobytes, bits per second and packets per second.

Signal Quality Scorecard

The Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (Oracle ECP) Signal Quality Scorecard displays information about the signal quality as a percentage during the time period you select for this scorecard.

In satellite communications, signal quality is about the reliability and clarity of the signal from the satellite to the satellite terminal. Signal strength meters on the satellite terminal assess the signal level and aggregate the data as a percentage.

Oracle ECP displays the aggregated percentage on the Signal Quality tab at the time you clicked the tab or when you click Refresh. Below the tab, Oracle ECP displays a line graph showing the percentage of signal quality in increments according to the time period you select.

This screen capture shows an example of signal quality as a percentage over the selected time.

Signal Obstruction Scorecard

The Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (Oracle ECP) Signal Obstruction Scorecard displays information about the percentage of time the signal from the satellite was obstructed during the time period you select for this scorecard. The information can help you monitor and troubleshoot Starlink connectivity.

In satellite communications, signal obstruction can occur when an object such as a tree, a building, or a bridge blocks the communication path between the satellite and the satellite terminal. Certain kinds of weather, equipment malfunctions, terminal misalignment, damaged cables, and other electronic devices nearby can also interfere with the signal causing a blockage. The result is communication loss because the signal is obstructed.

Oracle ECP monitors signal obstruction and reports the aggregated percentage on the Signal Obstruction tab at the time you clicked the tab or when you click Refresh. Below the tab, Oracle ECP displays a line graph showing the percentage of obstruction in increments according to the time period you select.

This screen capture shows the Signal Obstruction tab. The tab displays the aggregated percentage for the selected time period. In this example, the Last 24 Hours time period is selected, which shows the obstruction percentage every two hours.

Ping Latency Scorecard

The Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (Oracle ECP) Ping Latency scorecard shows the amount of time needed for a data packet to travel from an Cloud Connector using Starlink connectivity to your server. The information can help you monitor and troubleshoot Starlink connectivity.

The Ping Latency tab label displays the aggregated latency in milliseconds at the time you clicked the tab or when you click Refresh. A low ping latency implies a quicker travel time for data, which can provide a more fluid and timely experience for the user. A high ping latency rate can lead to a noticeable lag in data reception. Factors that can affect the ping rate include:
  • Location of the server
  • Number of devices on the network
  • Connection speed
  • ISP throttling
  • Number of applications running at the same time

Below the tab label, Oracle ECP displays a line graph showing the ping latency incrementally in milliseconds (ms) for the time period you select.

This screen capture shows the Ping Latency scorecard on the Network tab. The display shows the aggregated latency in milliseconds on the tab and then incrementally on a line graph for the time period you select.

Ping Drop Rate Scorecard

The Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (Oracle ECP) Ping Drop Rate scorecard shows percent of packet loss during the time period you select. The information can help you monitor and troubleshoot Starlink connectivity.

The Ping Drop Rate tab label displays the aggregated drop rate percentage at the time you clicked the tab or when you click Refresh. Below the tab, the Ping Drop Rate line graph shows the ping drop rate incrementally during the time period you select. The ping drop rate indicates the percentage rate at which your system drops packets traveling by way of Starlink connectivity. A high ping drop rate can lead to a noticeable lag or loss of data. An acceptable ping drop rate for most applications falls between 1% and 2%. Factors that can affect the ping drop rate include:
  • Infrastructure and network problems
  • Devices running beyond capacity
  • Outdated hardware
  • Wireless networks
  • Security threats

Below the tab label, Oracle ECP displays a line graph showing the ping drop rate percentage incrementally for the time period you select.

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Review a Broadband Network Interface

You can review settings for a broadband network interface on a Cloud Connector's Network tab. Some values may be editable.

Tab Overview

When you choose a broadband interface on the network tab, Oracle ECP shows one graph on the screen. This graph reflects received and transmitted bandwidth on the interface in both bits per second and packets per second over the chosen period.

Before You Begin
  • The default interface name of a network interface used for broadband connectivity is eth0. It will appear as Broadband in the edit settings drawer.
Context

From the Network tab, choose an Action menu option that lets you check or update a broadband network interface.

Procedure
  1. Log on to Oracle ECP and go to the Inventory page.
  2. Click the first drop-down at the top of the page and click Edge Nodes.
  3. Check for the Cloud Connector by name to choose the row for the equipment that requires network interface setting updates, then click the link in the Name column.
    The Edge Node Details page opens.
  4. Click the drop-down at the top of the Network tab to choose the broadband network interface.
    You can identify a broadband network interface by the range of actions available.
  5. To review the network settings for the broadband interface, click the Action menu and choose Edit Settings.
  6. Oracle ECP displays the following values for your review.
  7. Configure the network information if you disabled the DHCP toggle.
  8. If you have changed any values, click Save to update the settings, otherwise click cancel to return to the Network tab.
Other options for a satellite network interface:

Update a Wi-Fi Network Interface

You can review and update settings for a Wi-Fi interface on a Cloud Connector's Network tab. Some common values for the interface are ediable.

Tab Overview
When you choose a Wi-Fi interface on the network tab, Oracle ECP shows a graph below the interface picker.
  • Wi-Fi interface bandwidth rate - This graph displays transmitted and received bandwidth over time, in both bits per second and packets per second.
Before You Begin
  • Identify the Cloud Connector that requires Wi-Fi updates by name so that you can select the appropriate hardware on the Edge Nodes Inventory page.
  • The interface names of the Wi-Fi interfaces are wlan0 for the 2.4 GHz radio and wlan1 for the 5 GHz radio.
Context

From the Network tab you can choose an Action menu option that lets you check or update Wi-Fi network interface.

Procedure
  1. Log on to Oracle ECP and go to the Inventory page.
  2. Click the first drop-down at the top of the page and click Edge Nodes.
  3. Choose the row of the Cloud Connector that requires network interface setting updates and click the link in the Name column.
    The Edge Node Details page opens.
  4. Click the drop-down at the top of the Network tab to choose the Wi-Fi network interface. Valid options are wlan0 and wlan1.
  5. Click the Action menu and choose Edit Settings.
    The wlan0 or wlan1 Network Settings drawer opens.
  6. Review IP settings of this Wi-Fi as required:
    Wi-Fi interface network IP information:
    Wi-Fi interface wireless network information:
  7. If you have changed any values, click Save to update the settings, otherwise click cancel to return to the Network tab.
Other options for a Wi-Fi network interface:

Review a LAN-facing Ethernet Interface

Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (Oracle ECP) lets you check or edit network settings for a LAN-facing Ethernet network interface on the Network tab (Edge Node Details page).

Tab Overview
When you choose an Ethernet interface that supports LAN connectivity on the network tab, Oracle ECP shows one graphs below the interface picker.
  • Cellular interface bandwidth rate - This graph displays transmitted and received bandwidth over time, in both bits per second and packets per second.
Before You Begin
  • Identify the Cloud Connector that requires network interface updates by name so that you can select the appropriate hardware on the Edge Nodes Inventory page.
  • The interface names of the LAN-facing Ethernet interfaces are eth2 and eth3 by deafault. They can be reassigned to other ports by using the Assign Ethernet Ports drawer.
Context

From the Network tab (Edge Node Details page) choose the Action menu option that let you check or update network settings and host proxy settings for a Ethernet network interface on a Cloud Connector.

Procedure
  1. Log on to Oracle ECP and go to the Inventory page.
  2. Click the first drop-down at the top of the page and click Edge Nodes.
  3. Identify the Cloud Connector by name to choose the row for the equipment that requires network interface setting updates, then click the link in the Name column.
    The Edge Node Details page opens.
  4. Click a LAN-facing interface name from the the drop-down at the top of the Network tab
  5. To update the network settings for the Ethernet interface, click the Action menu, choose Edit Settings, and specify changes as specified below:
    To edit Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) Server settings, see Edit LAN DHCP Server Values. To manage devices, see Manage Wi-Fi Network.
  6. To update the host proxy settings for an Ethernet interface, click the Action menu choose Edit Proxy :
    The strings for proxy and no proxy can start with "https://" or "http://" followed by alphanumeric characters, slashes, dots or dashes. Proxy strings can optionally include a port for routing traffic indirectly to destination servers and services.
    • Proxy—Click the field and enter a string to specify the URL for the host that will serve as the intermediary between the Cloud Connector and the Internet.
    • No Proxy—Click the field and enter a local network-specific string that will exclude traffic destined for certain hosts from using the proxy for a firewall.
  7. Click Save to update the settings with changes made from Action menu options.
Other options for a local LAN-facing Ethernet interface:

Bandwidth Classification and Allocation

The Bandwidth Classification and Allocation feature provides visibility into the inbound and outbound WAN traffic on your Cloud Connector including how it is allocated and utilized by different traffic types. This allows administrators to monitor network demand in real time, identify bandwidth bottlenecks, and adjust allocations to ensure high-priority traffic is always served.

Bandwidth to and from the Cloud Connector can be classified into three separate traffic classes:
  • Control Channel: Traffic generated by the platform itself (e.g., services, agent, logger, system processes). This is critical for system health and connectivity. By default, the control channel allocation is fixed at 20% of available bandwidth.
  • User Apps: Traffic for user-deployed applications on the Cloud Connector. This class is adjustable and usually allotted a significant share.
  • Device Connections: All other LAN forwarded device-to-device traffic moving through the Cloud Connector.
You may allocate bandwidth between User Apps and Device Connections in 10% increments; the Control Channel remains at its fixed minimum to maintain platform reliability. The sum of all allocations always equals 100%.

Understanding the Bandwidth Distribution Graph

The bandwidth distribution graph is found on the Cloud Connector's Network tab when you select a WAN interface. The chart title and supporting text dynamically indicate when any class has reached a critical threshold. The main visualization is a two-ring donut chart:
  • Outer Ring: Shows real-time usage of bandwidth within each class.
  • Inner Ring: Illustrates the allocated bandwidth for each class as a segment of the total.
Hovering over any segment lets you see:
  • The traffic class type
  • The current data usage
  • The configured or default allocation as a percentage of total bandwidth
  • The percentage of allocation used in real time
  • The transmit (Tx) packet drop counts
  • The receive (Rx) packet drop counts

Note:

If a class exceeds its allocation noted as reaching 100%, traffic from this class may experience packet drops. These drops are shown in the chart’s tooltip (Tx or Rx drop fields).
Configure WAN Bandwidth Allocation

You can configure the allocation of certain traffic classes on the Cloud Connector.

This procedure ensures a reserved amount of bandwidth on the chosen WAN connection for the traffic type. You can review the Bandwidth Distribution Graph on the Overview tab to learn if a traffic classification is experiencing packet drops and adjust as necessary back on this page.
Context

Bandwidth allocation is configured on WAN interfaces only.

Procedure

  1. From the Edge Nodes Details page, click the Network tab.
  2. On the Network tab, select a WAN interface from the drop-down list next to the interface stability status at the top of the page. Valid choices are Satellite-WAN2 (ethx), and Cellular (cell0). Broadband-WAN1 (ethx) is valid in the default case, but check your configuration for which interface your broadband connection uses.
  3. On the Action menu, click Edit Settings. Oracle ECP opens the Edit Settings drawer for the interface chosen in step 2.
  4. Following the Bandwidth distribution section, change the User Apps traffic classification as appropriate. Since Control Channel is fixed, Oracle ECP will divide the remainder bandwidth percentage usage between User Apps and Devices.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • Select Save to update the settings.
    • Select Cancel to return to the Network tab.

Dual SIM Charts

When a Cloud Connector starts up with both SIMs inserted in the system and the active (in-use) SIM changes, the Network tab's graphs display these changeover events for clear tracking.

Cellular Bandwidth Usage

This chart illustrates how the computer’s cellular bandwidth usage relates to changes in the active SIM card over time. The vertical dashed lines superimposed on the chart mark the specific moments when the preferred SIM slot switches—green lines indicate when SIM 1 becomes active, and red lines indicate when SIM 2 takes precedence. By aligning these switchover points with ongoing bandwidth and packet rate trends, users can clearly see when and how often the device transitions between SIM cards during network activity.

Figure 7-1 SIM Change in the Cellular Bandwidth Usage chart


Line chart showing cellular bandwidth and packet rates over time, with vertical dashed lines indicating SIM card switches between SIM 1 (green) and SIM 2 (red); no significant changes in bandwidth or packet rates during SIM transitions

These SIM switching indicators provide valuable context for troubleshooting and analyzing connectivity. For example, if users observe performance issues or connectivity drops, the SIM switch markers help pinpoint whether these issues coincide with changes in the active SIM. In this particular chart, there is no noticeable impact on bandwidth or packet rates at the moments of SIM card changeover, demonstrating that the device handles the transitions smoothly without interrupting ongoing network activity.

SIM Tracking in the Cellular MNO Usage Chart

This chart illustrates mobile data usage as reported by the mobile network operator for each SIM card installed in the device. The two colored lines represent daily data consumption for each SIM, providing a visual overview of how usage varies over time depending on which SIM is active or being used for data traffic.

Figure 7-2 SIM Change in the MNO Usage Chart


Line chart showing daily mobile data usage for two SIM cards, with one line representing SIM1 (AT&T) and another for SIM2 (Vodafone), highlighting variations and a spike in SIM2 data usage over a six-day period in June 2025.

This type of visualization helps users better understand and track data consumption patterns across multiple providers. By reviewing these trends, users can identify which SIM is responsible for higher usage, evaluate the effectiveness of network switching strategies, and troubleshoot issues related to data consumption. This information can also assist with managing data plan allocations and keeping track of carrier-specific network performance.

Network Interface Architecture

The system's internal network is designed with a simplified architecture to ensure seamless connectivity for users. Here are the key components:

  • Bridged LAN and WiFi—All LAN-facing Ethernet ports and WiFi ports are configured in a bridge, creating a unified network. This means they share the same IP address, typically 192.168.0.1, forming a single LAN network. Users have the flexibility to change this IP address if needed.
  • DHCP Server—The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is set up to assign IP addresses to devices connected within the bridge. It manages IP addresses for the entire bridged network.
  • Firewall—The firewall is configured for inbound traffic filtering, securing both the LAN and WAN sides of the network. It ensures that incoming traffic adheres to defined security rules.
  • Proxy Settings—Proxy configurations are applied at the system level, meaning they are system-wide and not specific to individual interfaces. This ensures consistent network behavior.

Network Interface Actions

The Oracle Cloud Connector can provides multiple network interfaces to support business applications. The variety of network interfaces have unique attributes and settings tailored to their role in LAN or WAN environments and to the specific media layer they operate on. Therefore, depending on the interface you choose to review statisics on or make changes to, the Oracle ECP will reveal only the contextually relevant values and options.

The following is a collection of all actions you can perform for network interfaces. They appear as configuration drawers on the cloud UI. Not every following procedure is applicable to every network interface type. Refer to each interface type's Review and Configuration page to learn which drawer is an option.

Depending on the Cloud Connector models in your network, you will have different numbers of identical interfaces to support different loads from a single Cloud Connector. Refer to the hardware guide for more information.

Edit LAN DHCP Server Values

You can configure the Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) server settings on a Cloud Connector's LAN interfaces. These are generally the Wi-Fi interfaces and properly assigned Ethernet ports.

Before You Begin
  • Determine the LAN interface you want to configure DHCP on. name of a Cloud Connector with a configured Wi-Fi interface so that you can access the Edge Node Details page to edit the DHCP server settings.
  • All interfaces share the same DHCP server, so you only need to set it once per Cloud Connector.
  1. From the Edge Node Details page, click the Network tab.
  2. Choose a WAN interface from the the Interface drop down menu.
    Valid LAN devices are wlan0, wlan1, eth2, and eth3.
  3. From the Action "…" menu, choose Edit DHCP Server.
    The Edit DHCP Server drawer opens.
  4. You may now configure the essential values for this DHCP server.
    • Edge DHCP server IP address - The static IP address on the LAN that each remote device connects with to obtain its IP address.
    • Subnet Mask - The subnet portion used to define the network where DHCP services are available.
    • DHCP start address - The starting address in the range of DHCP server addresses.
    • DHCP end address - The ending address in the range of DHCP server addresses.
  5. Click Save to save any changes.
Assign Ethernet Ports

You can set the Cloud Connector's Ethernet port assignments as they are used for WAN or LAN connectivity in your deployment.

About this Task
You can change which wired Ethernet ports on the rear of a Cloud Connector are used for which purpose by using the Ethernet Preferences option. The default assignments are:
  • eth0 - Broadband (WAN)
  • eth1 - Satellite terminal (WAN)
  • eth2 - LAN interface1
  • eth3 - LAN inteface 2
Before You BeginDepending on your Cloud Connector model, you have 4 or more Ethernet ports available. The Ethernet Preferences drawer shows you the interface names for Ethernet connections display in the first column and the default Connection Type in the second column. Identify the connection type you want to reassign, hold it's "==" icon, and move it up or down to be next to the interface it should use.
  1. From the Edge Node Details page, click the Network tab.
  2. Choose a wired Ethernet interface from the the Interface drop down menu.
    Valid Ethernet interfaces are eth0, Satellite, eth2and eth3.
  3. From the Action "…" menu, choose Edit Ethernet Preferences.
    The Ethernet Preferences drawer opens.
  4. Click and hold the “swap” symbol (==) next to the connection type that you want to reassign.
    The pointer turns to a hand when it's moved over the swap symbol to indicate you are moving it.
  5. Move that connection type to settle it next to the physical interface where you want it assigned.
  6. After your reassignments are complete, click save.
Prioritize Internet (WAN) Interfaces

You can set the preference for which of the available Internet-facing Wide Area Network (WAN) interfaces a Cloud Connector uses for its outbound connectivity.

About this Task

The Oracle Cloud Connector provides 3 distinct connection types for communicating with the internet and ultimately back to the Oracle ECP cloud service. These types are the terrestrial mobile/cellular network, satellite connectivity, or fixed wireline/broadband. You can set the order which a cloud connector will choose to connect with. If the highest priority source of Internet access is disabled or becomes unavailable, the Internet preference level indicates the order in which the platform uses each WAN-facing interface connection for Internet access.

Before You BeginThe preference levels are for WAN interfaces are:
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
The default values are set at onboarding time. The mechanism to set interface priority is by ordering interface type to the preference level on the Internet Preferences drawer. When the highest available interface becomes unavailable, then that Cloud Connector fails over to use the next available interface for its internet connectivity.
  1. From the Edge Node Details page, click the Network tab.
  2. Choose a WAN interface from the the Interface drop down menu.
    Valid WAN devices are Satellite, Cellular, or Broadband. On the Network tab they are listed as cell0, Satellite, and eth0.
  3. From the Action "…" menu, choose Edit Internet Preferences.
    The Internet Preferences drawer opens.
  4. Drag the “swap” symbol (==) corresponding to an interface to the correct preference level position.
  5. Click Save when complete.
You can check the Active internet connection by reviewing the left-side Cloud Connector overview.
Update Firewall Settings

You can configure firewall settings on appropriate Cloud Connector interfaces by working in the Edit Firewall option available on the Action menu.

Before You Begin
  • Identify the Cloud Connector that requires firewall setting updates by name so you can select the appropriate hardware on the Edge Nodes Inventory page.
  • Inspect the firewall configuration items currently set to determine whether you need to remove or add firewall configuration rows.
Context

To choose the appropriate protocol and the port to open using firewall settings, you must understand the nature of the traffic that the firewall needs block or admit. For example, DNS lookup traffic could require the speed benefits of using a User Datagram Protocol (UDP) connection to support faster transmission for a time-sensitive DNS server.

Procedure
  1. Start from a selected Edge Node details page, and click the Network tab.
  2. Choose the interface from the drop-down where you will configure the firewall.
  3. Click the Action menu (…) and select Edit Firewall.
  4. Delete or Edit a firewall entry to address your use case.
    • Remove any previously specified firewall setting rows that should no longer be applied to the firewall configuration by clicking the trash can icon on the associated row.
    • Add a new firewall setting row by clicking Add setting, then click the Protocol drop-down to choose Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or User Datagram Protocol (UDP) as the protocol.
    • Click Open Port to specify a port number between 1 and 65,535 to open to support the desired firewall operation.
    • Repeat the preceding three steps if you need to remove and add multiple firewall setting rows to address firewall configuration for multiple types of traffic on the network interface.
    • Click the check mark to process the protocol and port changes. The new row displays at the bottom of the drawer.
  5. Click Update to save the firewall settings for the selected network interface.
Check Cloud Connector Interface Proxy and No Proxy

The Cloud Connector has a provision to include and/or exclude traffic destined for certain hosts by using standard proxy/noproxy provisions.

If your local network requires a destination proxy as an intermediary between networks, you can specify the details in the Cloud Connector UI. Likewise, you can configure a noproxy address (or address pattern) to specify exceptions for proxy usage.

Note:

You cannot change Proxy settings on an onboarded Cloud Connector. You must deboard the Cloud Connector and edit the proxy values from the local UI.

Check Proxy Settings on the ECP Dashboard

Although a Cloud Connector's proxy settings must be completed prior to activation, they can be reviewed from the Network tab of a Cloud Connector's details page.
  1. From the Network tab, choose the interface whose proxy you want to check.
  2. From the Action menu, choose View Proxy.
  3. The Proxy Settings drawer expands revealing the proxy information.

Edge Nodes Details Page - Devices Tab

The Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (Oracle ECP) Edge Nodes Devices tab lists information about the Wi-Fi-connected Devices on the selected Cloud Connector.

The Devices tab on the Edge Nodes Details page lists the Wi-Fi Connected Devices and includes the name of the Wi-Fi connected Device, the Device Type, Status of the Device on managed Wi-Fi (Blocked, Connected, or Disconnected), the Wi-Fi radio connected to, MAC Address, IP Address, Latest Bandwidth Usage, and Last Activity from this device.

The following screen capture shows an example of the Devices tab with sample data.The Devices tab display for the Edge Node Details page in the screen capture includes partial display of fields: Device, Type, Status, Connection, MAC Address, IP Address, Latest Bandwidth Usage, and Last Activity from this device.

Edge Nodes Details Page - Applications Tab

Cloud Connectors rely on applications to perform their operations. The Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (Oracle ECP) Edge Nodes Applications tab displays information about the health and status of the applications.

Applications Tab

The following screen capture shows an example of the Applications tab with sample data. The pie charts are interactive, as follows:
  • Click the legends below each pie chart to show and hide data types.
  • Hover over the sections of the pie chart to see counts for the data type.

This screen capture shows an example of the Applications screen on the Edge Node device details page with sample data.

Below the pie charts, the Applications tab displays a table of applications and corresponding details along with the Start and Stop buttons. Click the three dots in the box to the right of "Stop" to display more Actions.

This screen capture shows the applications Actions menu.

Start—Start the application.

Stop—Stop the application.

Update Configuration—Displays the Update Application Configuration drawer that shows:
  • The name, version, installed date, and status of the application.
  • A drop-down list of configurations you can choose to use.
Get Application Logs—Displays the Get Application Logs drawer that shows:
  • Date pickers for searching for application logs and the Get Logs button.
View Statistics—Displays the Application Statistics drawer that shows:
  • The Name, Version, date Installed, and Status of the application.
  • The data refresh interval drop-down list.
  • Memory Usage, CPU Usage, and Net Input.

Actions on the Edge Node Applications Tab

You can click the more dots in the Actions column for each application running on an Cloud Connector to perform application-level actions, generate logs, update the configuration, and view statistics in the Application Statistics drawer.

You can start an application, update an application configuration, retrieve log files from the application, and view statistics about the application.

View Cloud Connector Application Statistics

On the Application tab on Edge Nodes Details page, click View Statistics to open the Application Statistics drawer. The following screen capture shows an example of the Application Statistics drawer.

This screen capture shows the Edge Node Application statistics drawer.

This page displays the following data for the application in graph form.
  • Memory Usage—Percent over time
  • CPU Usage—Percent over time
  • Received Data
  • Transmitted Data
You can choose from the following time frames for the data:
  • Last 30 Minutes (default)
  • Last 1 Hour
  • Last 24 Hours
  • Last 7 Days
  • Last 30 Days

Edge Nodes Details Page - Logs Tab

The Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (Oracle ECP) Edge Nodes Details page Logs tab displays lists of Platform Logs and Application Logs that you can download. You populate the lists when you click either Get Platform Logs or Get Application Logs from the Actions menu on the Edge Nodes Details page. At the top of the Logs tab, a context chooser lets you select between viewing Platform Logs and Application Logs. Use this chooser to specify the type of logs you want to view. After selecting the desired context, the corresponding logs are displayed below. The log list updates automatically based on your selection, showing available log files along with details such as file name, expiration time, and download options.

The following screen capture shows an example of the Edge Nodes Log tab with a context chooser to choose between on-demand Platform log files and Application log files with timestamps. You generate the On Demand Logs by clicking either Get Platform Logs or Get Application Logs on the Actions menu on the Edge Nodes Details page.

This screen capture shows an example of the Edge Nodes Log tab with a context chooser that displays platform log files. Each row displays the file name, the timestamp, and the download icon.

When you click the download icon, Oracle ECP downloads the file to your browser where you can open it in an application you choose. The following screen capture shows an example from the Chrome browser with a log file download.

This screen capture shows an example from the Chrome browser with a log file download.

Edge Node Details Page - More Information Drawer

The Cloud Connector Details page includes a More Information link that opens the More Information drawer. When clicked, the More information drawer expands from the right side of the screen and includes the following tabs when relevant for the selected Cloud Connector:

Status Tab

Use to review the Status.

Details Tab

Use to review the Cloud Connector's details.

Cellular Tab

Use to review the following details for Cloud Connectors that use one or more SIM cards for connectivity. The tab displays a section for each SIM card.

Note:

Oracle ECP does not display the Cellular tab for a Cloud Connector with no SIM card.

Satellite Tab

Use the Satellite tab to see the following details about the selected Cloud Connector:

Authentication Tab

Use to review the authentication details about the Cloud Connector displayed: