Beginning in software version 19.12 the default usernames and passwords are not included with new or repaired machines.  This means that you will have to set the admin password on the processor before any setup can begin.  Again this only affects new or repaired Processors shipped after August 1st 2020.


Important changes to note 

  • Beginning in 19.12 the connection type has changed to HTTPS
  • You will have to authenticate when connecting via the Client
  • Data Modules will not be pre-installed from the factory
  • Default usernames and passwords are no longer used.



The Processor will behave differently than previous versions.


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The following is true until the admin password is set -

  • The Status and camstat LEDs will continue to flash.
  • Camera ports are disabled
  • The Network Port is disabled
  • The USB ports are disabled (USB monitor, mouse and keyboards will not work)
  • If you loose this password you will have to RMA the Processor to reset it.


***THE STATUS AND CAMSTAT LED WILL CONTINUE TO FLASH UNTIL THE PASSWORD IS SET***










How to set the admin password


1. Power on the Processor

2. Connect to the laptop port on the Processor

3. Open a web browser

4. In the address bar type - https://192.168.150.10:8900  

5. Click the Advanced button then select continue anyway.

6. Once the page loads enter the new admin password twice and click set password. (you can't use aldis#world9) 

The password you will be setting is for the admin account.  The username for this account is- admin.  Do not loose this password.  The only way to reset it is an RMA.


7. A page will load to let you know the password has been set. Click continue to log in.

This will take you to the sign in page.  The status light should now be solid green.  The system will now discover your camera.


8. Enter the admin user name and the password you just configured. 




Setting up new Users



Once you are connected to your GS2 you may want to setup users that don't have admin access.  below are the steps to do that.



1. Log into the Device manager using an admin account.

2. Find "settings" in the menu to the left. then click "users"


3. The page that loads will be your user admin page.  Next click the add user button.


4. Next create the user and assign a password

Make sure the added user has the publish role assigned





How to check/update Data Modules

 

Beginning with 19.12 the data modules will not come pre-installed from the factory.  If your Processor is communicating with the GRIDSMART Cloud, the license will be applied automatically.  If the Processor is not communicating you will need to apply the License manually. 


1. Power on the Processor

2. Connect to the laptop port on the Processor

3. Open a web browser

4. In the address bar type - https://192.168.150.10:8900 

5. Click the Advanced button then select continue anyway.


6. Enter the admin user name and the password you just configured. 


7. Click Settings in the left menu then click Modules.

Note: if you are unable to permanently install the antenna, you can connect it temporarily for this step.


8. Verify the License you expect to be there is installed. If not Click Sync Licenses and wait for the data module to be applied.

 If you need to load a License manually just click browse to open the file selector and pick the license file that was provided for the Processor.





How to log into the client using HTTPS


Starting in 19.12 you will be prompted to authenticate when connecting to a system using HTTPS.  The username and password will be whatever is setup in the device manager as valid users for the system.


1. Power up the Processor (if it isn't already operational).

2. Connect via network or laptop port.

3. Open the GRIDSMART Client.

When the client detects a system using HTTPS it will prompt for credentials.


4. Enter credentials for the user that would like to log in. This user must be set up in the device manager prior to authenticating.

Your selection here will be saved for your account profile.