Amx Certificate Upload Utility; How To Upload A Certificate File - AMX Modero MVP-5150 Operation/Reference Manual

Appendix B: Wireless Technology

AMX Certificate Upload Utility

The Certificate Upload utility gives you the ability to compile a list of target touch panels, select a pre-
obtained certificate (uniquely identifying the panel), and then upload that file to the selected panel.
This application must be run from a local machine and should not be used from a
remote network location.
This application ensures that a unique certificate is securely uploaded to a specific touch panel.
Currently, the target panels must be capable of supporting the WPA-PSK and EAP-XXX wireless
security formats.
The Certificate Upload utility supports the following capabilities:
The Certificate Upload Utility recognizes the following certificate file types:

How to Upload a Certificate File

The mini-USB connector MUST be then plugged into an already active panel before
the PC can recognize the connection and assign an appropriate USB driver. This
driver is part of both the NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4 software application
installations.
1. Install the latest AMX USB LAN LINK driver onto your computer by installing the latest versions
of either TPDesign4 or NetLinx Studio2. This USB driver prepares your computer for proper
communication with the device.
2.
Access the target panel's Protected Setup firmware page and configure the USB communication
parameters.
3. With the panel successfully communicating with the target computer, launch the Certificate Upload
Utility.
4. Locate your certificate file by using the Browse button and navigating to the desired file type.
5. Use the drop-down arrow in the Local Address field to select direct communication through the
USB port.
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Ability to browse both a local and network drive to find a desired certificate file.
Ability to create a list of target AMX G4 touch panels based on IP Addresses.
Ability to display the IP Address of the local computer hosting the application.
Ability to load a previously created list of target touch panels.
Ability to save the current list of target Modero panel as a file.
Ability to track the progress of the certificate upload by noting the current data size being
transmitted and any associated error messages (if any).
CER (Certificate File)
DER (Distinguished Encoding Rules)
PEM (Privacy Enhanced Mail)
PFX (Normal Windows generated certificate)
PVK (Private Key file)
For more information, please refer to the Upgrading the Modero Firmware via the USB
port section on page 85.
Familiarize yourself with the Certificate Utility User Interface options.
MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels