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5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller
5.9.1. Cloning Steps in a Nutshell
Installing multiple devices with the same customized configuration settings can be done in a few easy steps:
Step 1. Configure one device with all your desired settings with the LDC software.
Step 2. Backup the full configuration file to your computer.
Step 3. If needed, make some modifications to the configuration file using a text editor (e.g. Notepad). E.g.
modifying the static IP address is needed when DHCP is not used.
Step 4. Connect to the other device which has to be configured and upload (restore) your configuration file.
Step 5. Done! You can have as many totally identical, customized devices as you like.
5.9.2. Save the Settings of the Device (Backup)
ATTENTION!
The Macros stored in the device will not be saved to the backup file.
Step 1. Apply the desired settings in the RAP-B511 (events, serial settings, etc.)
Step 2. Select the Settings / Backup tab from the menu.
Step 3. Write a short description in the text box on the left (optional).
Step 4. Press the Create a full backup button. You will be prompted to save the file to the computer. The
default file name is the following:
backup_<DEVICE LABEL>_SN<SERIAL NUMBER>.LW3
Step 5. Set the desired file name, select the folder and save the file.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
Using the exact product type in the filename is recommended since it makes the file
usage more comfortable.
About the Backup File
The backup file is a simple text file which contains LW3 protocol commands. The first line is the description,
and the further lines are the commands which will be executed during the restore process. The file can be
viewed (and/or edited) by a simple text editor, e.g. Notepad.
ATTENTION!
Editing the command lines is only recommended for expert users.
See the entire list of saved data in the Content of Backup File section.
RAP-B511 series – User's Manual
5.9.3. Upload the Settings to a Device (Restore)
WARNING!
in the device. Withdrawal is not possible.
ATTENTION!
device as the destination device.
The Restoring Process
Step 1. Select the Settings / Backup tab from the menu.
Step 2. Click on the Choose file button on the right panel and browse the desired file.
Step 3. The file is checked and the result will be displayed in the textbox below. If the file is correct, the
Step 4. Choose IP settings what you want to use after backup. You can apply settings from the backup file,
Step 5. Select the desired MAC filter settings to be applied in the device. See more information about this
Step 6. Press the Start restore process button and click on the Yes button when asked.
Step 7. Reboot the device to apply the network settings after finishing.
5.9.4. Create and Restore Backups from the Device Memory
The device can store configurations in its own memory, four slots are available for this purpose.
You can save the configuration to the desired slot:
The presets can be used for the macros as well, please see the
WARNING!
Applied firmware package: v1.1.0b3b3 | LDC software: v2.5.1b5
Please note that the settings will be permanently overwritten with the restored parameters
The cloning is successful when the backup file is downloaded from the same type of source
settings can be restored.
keep actual settings, set it manually in a dialog box or apply DHCP.
feature in the
MAC Filter Allowlist
section.
without protection: it can be easily applied/deleted, or
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with protection: it can be protected by a password to apply or delete the configuration.
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Loading the selected
configuration
Saving the current configuration
to the selected slot without
protection
Saving the current configuration
to the selected slot with a
password
Loading factory default settings will erase all presets in the device memory.
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Deleting the selected
configuration
Loading a configuration from
a file to the selected slot
Saving the selected
configuration as a file
Macros
section.
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