Adding edge devices information and URL's in Araneo

Adding edge devices information and URL's in Araneo

Adding edge devices information and URL's in Araneo


As of Araneo version 1.9.0 it is now possible to add more info to edge devices and even add a URL or launch an application to manage the edge device.

LLDP

If the edge device supports LLDP , some or all info of the edge device will be filled in automatically, like the management URL of this Matrox device.

                     

Edit Device

The info can also be added manually by right clicking on the edge device and pressing "Edit"
In this window, the vendor, device name and description of the edge device can be entered.

HTTP URL

In the URL field, it is possible to ad a management url for this device, like http://192.168.0.123
When the URL field is filled in, a link icon will appear on the edge device. Double clicking the edge device will open the URL.

Application URL

It is also possible to launch an application controlling this edge device ( for example, Dante controller, or Hive). Make sure not to add any trailing or leading spaces.
Windows :  file:"the ful path to the application"   , for example  file:"C:\Program Files\Audinate\Dante Controller\DanteController.exe"
macOS :  file:///the_full_path_to_the_application  (without " " )  , for example  file:///applications/Hive 1.2/Hive.app



File URL

The same can be done to launch a PDF containing the instructions for this device. Doubleclicking the edge device will launch the default PDF reader and open the PDF on the Araneo computer.
Windows :  file:"the ful path to the file"   , for example  file:"C:\Users\UserName\Desktop\Device_instructions.pdf"  
macOS :    file:///the_full_path_to_the_file  (without " " )  , for example  file:///Users/username/Desktop/usermanual.pdf

MAILTO URL

The URL field can also be used to enter an e-mail address for this device, for example to notify a contact person in charge of this device. Doubleclicking the edge device will launch the default e-mail application on the Araneo computer.
Windows and macOS :  mailto:info@example.com?subject=email%20subject&body=this%20is%20some%20body%20text.

Telnet URL

Telnet URL's can also be used as url type, like telnet://192.168.0.123 
This will launch the default telnet application on the Areno computer.



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