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NUCLIAS CONNECT
DNH-100 User Manual
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  • Page 1 2021 Business Class Networking NUCLIAS CONNECT DNH-100 User Manual V 1.00 V 1.00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ....................................3 Product Overview ..................................3 Package Contents ..........................................3 System Requirements ........................................3 Hardware Overview ..................................4 LED Indicators ........................................... 4 Interface Connectors ........................................4 Installation ....................................5 Mounting ............................................5 Connecting the Controller ......................................6 Basic Configuration ..................................7 Launch Nuclias Connect .......................................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Nuclias Connect minimizes the hassle of deployment, configuration, and administration tasks. The DNH-100 Nuclias Connect Hub is a hardware controller with pre-loaded Nuclias Connect software. It is designed to support small-to-medium business or enterprise environments by providing network administrators the capability to manage D-Link DAP series access points through one single platform.
  • Page 4: Hardware Overview

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Hardware Overview Hardware Overview LED Indicators Interface Connectors LED Indicators Description Solid Green - The device is powered on and ready for use, and it is in standalone mode. Power Blinking Green - The device is booting up. Solid Red - Device is unable to boot .
  • Page 5: Installation

    Connecting the Controller Mounting The DNH-100 can be mounted in an EIA standard size 19-inch rack, which can be placed in wiring closet with other equipment. 1. Attach the L-shaped mounting brackets to each side of the chassis as shown in Figure 3 and secure them with the screws provided.
  • Page 6: Connecting The Controller

    Computer To connect the DNH-100, perform the following procedure: Install the DNH-100 and access points according to the instructions in their documentation. Access points by default will receive an IP address from the DHCP server. Connect one end of an Ethernet LAN cable to port labeled as Ethernet on the front of the wireless controller.
  • Page 7: Basic Configuration

    Launch Nuclias Connect Launch Nuclias Connect The DNH-100 comes preloaded with Nuclias Connect. Open a web browser from the management computer and enter the IP address or Domain Name of the DNH-100. The default IP address is https://192.168.0.200. Note: For initial configuration, the management computer and DNH-100 must be in the same subnet.
  • Page 8 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Basic Configuration After the web browser opens and connects successfully to the server, a change-password dialog will appear. A change in the default password is required after the first login. When assigning a password, it is recommended to use a strong password. The new password is required to be 5 - 16 characters in length.
  • Page 9: Nuclias Connect Configuration

    Get Address From Click the drop-down menu to choose whether the DNH-100 will get an IP address from a DHCP server or to manually set a static IP address. By default it is set to Static IP Address. Note: DHCP server is not recommended.
  • Page 10 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration From the Site drop-down menu, select an existing site or new Site and enter the name of the site in the empty field. In the Network Name field, enter the name in which to identify the new network. The Network ID is an optional field. It will be used on REST API function, leave it as empty if not using REST API.
  • Page 11 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration The Start Discovery Page will appear. Click Start Discovery to list all available unmanaged devices. If a device is found, select it and click Apply to import the network profile. Click on the Managed tab to select already defined devices and add them to this network.
  • Page 12: Dashboard

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Dashboard After successfully logging into the server, the Dashboard page will appear. A summary of information of all connected access points and wireless clients is available on this page. Block Description Sites Displays the number of created profiles, also called sites.
  • Page 13: Monitor

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Monitor Access Point After clicking on Monitor -- > Access Points in the menu, the Usage and Total Access Points frames will appear. On this frame, you can view a report of all or a selected number wireless clients and networks managed by the application. Three reports can be generated using Site, Network, or Local IP address.
  • Page 14: Wireless Client

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Monitor Wireless Client Connected Clients After clicking on Wireless Clients in the menu the Connected Clients frame will show by default. In this frame, you can view a report of all connected clients managed by the application. Three association reports can be generated by Site, Network, and Clients.
  • Page 15 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Monitor Wireless Client Blocked Clients Click on Blocked Clients. In this frame, you can view a report of all blocked clients detected. This report can be generated by specifying Site and Network criteria. The following figure represents a typical report.
  • Page 16 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Monitor Neighbor AP Click Neighbor AP on the left panel to view the neighbor AP list. To enable this function, go to Configu- ration>Profile Settings>Site>Network>Wireless Resource>Neighbor AP Detection and click Enable. Block Description BSSID...
  • Page 17: Floor Plan

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Floor Plan Floor plan shows a birds’-eye view of the relationship between spaces and rooms, providing traffic pat- terns and other physical features of a structure on a single floor. Click “Here” to add a new floor image, enter the name and select Site and Network.
  • Page 18 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Click “Select AP” to choose and move devices to the correct position and save it. Connection status(Green: Online, Red: Offline) of the device as well as information such as name, model type, IP address, etc... can be seen when hovering the mouse over to the device icon. Page 18...
  • Page 19: Configuration

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Create Profile The Create Profile function allows for the creation of new sites and networks. After clicking on Configuration > Create Profile the Default frame displays listing all available sites and networks, see the following screen for further information.
  • Page 20 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Create Profile Add Network Click Add Network to create a new site and/or network. From the Site drop-down menu, selecting an existing site or select newSite and enter the name of the site in the empty field. In the Network Name field, enter the name in which to identify the new network.
  • Page 21 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Create Profile Add Network The Discover Network Settings page will appear. Select the data link layer (layer 2 or layer 3) to define the type of network in which to find manageable access points. If Layer 3 is selected, click the drop-down menu to define either an IP or a prefix to add additional IP/prefix segments or Next to continue.
  • Page 22: Profile Settings

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings The Profile Settings function allows for the management of existing networks. Navigate to Configuration > Profile Settings to view existing sites. Select a site followed by an available network to view all settings that are available for editing: SSID, VLAN, Bandwidth Optimization, RF Optimization, Schedule, Device Setting, Performance, WLAN Partition, and Wireless Resources.
  • Page 23 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings SSID The SSID page displays the configurable parameters of a network’s wireless settings. Navigate to Configuration > Profile Settings > [Site] > [Network] > SSID to view existing settings. In the Security section, the following parameters can be configured: Block Description...
  • Page 24 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings SSID Block Description Port Enter the RADIUS server’s port number. The function is only available when Security is WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise or WPA-Auto- Enterprise. RADIUS Secret Enter the RADIUS server’s secret pass phrase. The function is only available when Security is WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise or WPA-Auto-Enterprise.
  • Page 25 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Block Description Enable White List Check the box to enable the white list function. This function is only available when Authentication Type is Username/Password. MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the network device that will whitelisted and click Add to add the address to the white list table.
  • Page 26 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Block Description Identity Enter the name of the administrator. This function is only available when Authentication Type is LDAP. Server Enter the POP3 server’s IP address. This function is only available when Authentication Type is POP3. Port Enter the POP3 server’s port number.
  • Page 27 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration ASRA Choose enable if the network has Additional Steps required for Access. Choose enable to indicate that emergency services are reachable through this device. USEA Choose to enable or disable USEA. Venue Group Specify group venue belongs to.
  • Page 28 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration OSU Friendly Name Choose a language from the drop-down menu and specify the OSU friendly name. OSU Nai Specify the OSU NAI. OSU Service Description Specify a service description for the OSU. OSU Icon Language Code Specify from drop-down menu the language of the icon.
  • Page 29 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings VLAN The VLAN page will show the configurable settings of a network’s virtual LAN subnetwork settings. Navigate to Configuration > Profile Settings > [Site] > [Network] > VLAN to view existing settings. Block Description VLAN Status...
  • Page 30 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings Bandwidth Optimization The Bandwidth Optimization page displays the configurable settings to optimize available bandwidth. Navigate to Configuration > Profile Settings > [Site] > [Network] > Bandwidth Optimization to view existing settings. Block Description Enable Bandwidth...
  • Page 31 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings RF Optimization The RF Optimization page displays the configurable Radio Frequency (RF) settings used on the access points of the wireless network. Navigate to Configuration > Profile Settings > [Site] > [Network] > RF Optimization to view existing settings. Block Description Adjust Frequency...
  • Page 32 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings Schedule The Schedule page displays the wireless schedule settings describing how to specify a schedule for your network. Navigate to Configuration > Profile Settings > [Site] > [Network] > Schedule to view existing settings. Parameter Description Wireless Schedule...
  • Page 33 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings Device Setting The Device Settings page allows you to view and configure the login and accessibility settings for access points in this network. Advanced wireless settings can be configured on this page for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands. Navigate to Configuration >...
  • Page 34 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings Performance 2.4GHz/5GHz The Performance page allows you to configure the wireless performance for access points on your network. Additionally advanced wireless settings can be configured on the page for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands. Navigate to Configuration >...
  • Page 35 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings WLAN Partition 2.4GHz/5GHz-1/5GHz-2 The WLAN Partition page displays the wireless partitioning settings that allows you to enable/disable associated wireless clients from communicating with each other. Additionally advanced wireless settings can be configured on the page for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands.
  • Page 36 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings Wireless Resource 2.4GHz/5GHz-1/5GHz-2 The Wireless Resource function in Nuclias Connect helps provides real-time RF management of the wireless network. Navigate to Configuration > Profile Settings > [Site] > [Network] > Wireless Resource. Click the 2.4GHz or 5GHz tab to view existing settings.
  • Page 37 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings Wireless Resource Airtime Fairness Airtime Fairness allows you to boost overall network performance. This function sacrifices network time from the slowest devices to boost overall performance of the network. Note: Devices identified as having slow WiFi speed can be slow from either long physical distances, weak signal strength or older legacy hardware.
  • Page 38 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings Wireless Resource Band Steering Band Steering allows dual-band-capable clients to connect to the less crowded 5GHz network, and leave the 2.4GHz network available for those clients who support 2.4GHz only. Navigate to Configuration >...
  • Page 39 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Profile Settings Wireless Resource Neighbor AP Detection Users can view neighbor information on a specified AP radio to determine the AP location and neighbor relationship, help locating rogue APs and plan the WLAN. Check “Enabled”...
  • Page 40: Firmware Upgrade

    For online updates, please confirm your controller is online. For manual upgrade, please go to your local D-Link website to see if there’s new firmware available. Navigate to Configuration > Firmware Upgrade > [Site] > [Network].
  • Page 41: Ssl Certificate

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration SSL Certificate The SSL Certificate function provides the means to install an SSL certificate for use on the network. To accomplish this task an intermediate certificate is required. The intermediate certificate is used to establish the trust of the SSL certificate by binding it to the Certificate Authority’s root certificate.
  • Page 42: Payment Gateway

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Configuration Payment Gateway The payment gateway is a function that allows e-commerce services within the network. The Payment Gateway page will show payment settings and options necessary to enable payment services. Navigate to Configuration >...
  • Page 43: Report

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Report Peak Network Activity The Peak Network Activity function allows administrators to monitor wireless traffic on the network. Wireless activity for all or specific sites and networks can be displayed according to unique clients and traffic usage. Navigate to Report >...
  • Page 44: Most Active Ap

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Report Most Active AP To view a specific client’s traffic usage, select a client from the most active APs column. Available maps can be edited or deleted by clicking . In the Edit Map of Most Active APs page, enter the name of the map name and click the Select AP drop-down menu to select an AP from a list of available APs.
  • Page 45: Hourly Network Activity

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Report Hourly Network Activity The Hourly Network Activity function allows administrators to monitor wireless traffic on the network. Wireless activity for all or specific sites and networks is displayed according to unique clients and traffic usage as reported by the hour. Navigate to Report >...
  • Page 46: Daily Network Activity

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Report Daily Network Activity The Daily Network Activity function allows administrators to monitor daily wireless traffic on the network. Wireless activity is displayed according to unique clients and daily traffic usage. Navigate to Report >...
  • Page 47: Log

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Device Syslog The Syslog function allows administrators to view alert messages for events concerning system logs. Log messages for the system and captive portals can be viewed here. Navigate to Log > Device Syslog to view the relevant information. To start a syslog report, select the event severity, facility system, and define the period of time to report.
  • Page 48: System Event Log

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias System Event Log The System Event Log function allows administrators to view alerts that may require attention and necessary action to continue smooth operation and to prevent failures. Navigate to Log > System Event Log to view the relevant information. To generate a System Event Log report, select the event severity and define the period of time to report.
  • Page 49: Device Log

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Device Log The Device Log function allows administrators to view alert messages from an AP’s embedded memory. The system and network messages includes a time stamp and message type. The log information includes but is not limited to the following items: synchronize device settings, upgrading firmware, upload configuration, and blocking clients.
  • Page 50: Audit Log

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Audit Log This type of log records user activities that can be performed on an object entity such as profile and net- work creation or deletion. To generate an Audit Log report, select the entries by Operation Type (Operations that performed on the object entities) and Object Entity (i.e.
  • Page 51: Alerts

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias Alerts This type of log records events activities for alert, e.g. new firmware release, port linked or blocked, and device online or offline. To generate an Alert report, select the alert events, define the time period, and select IP Address or Message as the filtering criteria.
  • Page 52: System

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias System Device Management The Device Management function allows user to view list of all devices on the network both managed and unmanaged devices. Navigate to Log > Device Log to view the relevant information. Click on the relevant tab to view either managed or unmanaged devices.
  • Page 53: User Management

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias System User Management User Status The User Status function allows administrators to view the current status of all registered user profiles, edit or delete the profile. From the page, the Login Status displays the login state of the user; indicates a logged in state, while indicates the user is logged off.
  • Page 54 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias System User Management User Privilege The User Privilege function allows administrators to add, view, and authorize/unauthorize users on a selected network. Navigate to System > User Management and click on the User Privilege tab to display the relevant information. To add a user to the selected network, click Add User to open the Create User page.
  • Page 55: Settings

    Get Address From Click the drop-down menu to choose whether the DNH-100 will get an IP address from a DHCP server or to manually set a static IP address. By default it is set to Static IP Address. Note: DHCP server is not recommended.
  • Page 56 Nuclias System Settings General Click Save to save the values and update the screen. In the Console Setting section, parameters about a console connection to the DNH-100 can be configured: Parameter Description Console Check to enable management through the console port.
  • Page 57 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias System Settings Connection The Connection tab displays device access address, port, and SSL certificate settings. Navigate to System > Settings and click the Connection tab to display the relevant information. In the Connection Setting section, the following parameters can be configured: Parameter Description Device Access Address...
  • Page 58 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias System Settings SMTP The SMTP tab displays customizable settings for the simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP). This is necessary in order to send emails on behalf of the system such as reset password validation emails. Navigate to System >...
  • Page 59 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias System Settings Backup The Backup tab displays customizable settings for backing up configuration settings or logs. Navigate to System > Settings and click on the Backup tab to display the function information. In the Auto Backup Settings section, parameters regarding auto backup can be configured: Parameter Description...
  • Page 60 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Click to delete the backup configuration files or log files that are stored on the device. Select which files from the pop-up window you want to delete, then click Delete to confirm your action or Cancel to exit from the operation.
  • Page 61 Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias System Settings Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade tab displays customizable settings to upgrade the firmware of the DNH-100. Specify the following parameters and then click Apply. Parameter Description Upload Firmware Choose either My Hard Disk, USB Storage or FTP Server to From upload your firmware file.
  • Page 62 The System Operation tab allows you the option to reboot, restore to factory default settings, or format the MicroSD card in the DNH-100. Click to Reboot the DNH-100 immediately. to restore the DNH-100 to factory default settings. If Except IP address is checked, then the device IP address Click will remain the same. Click to format the MicroSD card.
  • Page 63 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias System Settings Single-Sign-On (SSO) The Single-Sign-On tab allows you to use a Nuclias Account to access Nuclias Cloud and the Nuclias Connect portal. If you do not already have a Nuclias account, you can click on Create acount where a browser window will open to a link where you can create one.
  • Page 64 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Step 3: Finish the registration. Click Close to complete the process. The registered account is now available for use. The verification information will be delivered to the registered email of the account. Your Nuclias account must be validated before use.
  • Page 65 Click Launch to open the DNH-100 Nuclias Connect interface. Please note that IP mapping is required for instances behind a firewall or router. Click Forget to unlink this DNH-100 from the Nuclias Connect portal. (Forget is only available when that device is offline.) Page 65...
  • Page 66 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias System Settings REST API REST API is a software interface that allows two applications to communicate with each other over the internet and through devices. Enable it to allow Nuclias Connect communicate with third-party application through REST API. Nuclias System Settings...
  • Page 67: Resources

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Nuclias Connect Configuration Nuclias System Resources The Resource page allows you to browse the online documents for quick setup, implementation guidelines, and troubleshoot- ing tips. Page 67...
  • Page 68: About

    About The About page displays system information about the DNH-100 and a list of supported access points. Navigate to System > About. By default you will see the System Information tab where information about the DNH-100 will be displayed. The list can be updated by clicking Update Online. If an update is available, new supported devices will also be displayed.
  • Page 69: Appendix

    Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Appendix Appendix Nuclias Connect App Through the use of the Nuclias Connect App, users can manage sites and network remotely and easily by accessing the tool through a smart device. This section provides information on exporting the required network profiles from the Nuclias server for managing connected DAPs.
  • Page 70 The Nuclias Connect App is a wireless access management tool that provides the means to easily manage single or multiple sites and networks from your smartphone or tablet. With the Nuclias Connect App, you can quickly deploy standalone DAPs to the Nuclias Connect, scan a network for D-Link access points or configure individual DAPs. NOTE: •...
  • Page 71 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Appendix Nuclias Connect App Once a Nuclias Connect controller connection is established, you will see it listed next to the field Provision File Tap Provision File to select a local AP provision profile. In the following figure, the entry Nuclias_connect_test_Network132 is available.
  • Page 72 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Appendix Nuclias Connect App After the scanning the network range, the Step 3 page will list any detected access points. Tap the radio button next to the DAP to select it. The local provision file that you previously selected will be pushed to the selected DAP.
  • Page 73 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Appendix Nuclias Connect App Parameter Description DHCP Mode Tap to enable or disable the DHCP mode function. When enabled, the DAP establishes dynamic IP address settings with any authorized client connections. IP Address Tap to designate an IP gateway setting. Subnet Mask Tap to designate a subnet mask.
  • Page 74 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Appendix Nuclias Connect App Nuclias Connect Nuclias Connect is a wireless access point management tool capable of managing your sites and networks. Tap Nuclias Connect to connect to a Nuclias Connect server. If no previous Nuclias Connect controller was paired it will ask you to create a new Nuclias Connect pairing. Tap the add ( ) button to start the process.
  • Page 75 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Appendix Nuclias Connect App Parameter Description User name Enter a user name with the authority to access the Nuclias Connect controller. Password Enter the password for the referenced user name with the authority to access the Nuclias Connect server.
  • Page 76 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Appendix Nuclias Connect App The username page will appear. Enter the username and password with authority to access the selected Nuclias Connect server. Tap Login to initiate the login process. After the login process is authenticated, the dashboard will appear. The Nuclias Connect dashboard will list any currently defined sites, networks, access points, and clients.
  • Page 77 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Appendix Nuclias Connect App Standalone Access Point Discover DAPs The Discover DAP function allows you to discover any access points in a L2/L3 wireless network. From this page, you can discover standalone DAPs connected to the L2/L3 wireless network. Tap to enable discovery on the L2 network.
  • Page 78 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Appendix Nuclias Connect App The DAP login pop-up window will appear. The IP and MAC address are shown at the top of the window. Confirm the selection and enter the user name and password with authorization to access the selected DAP. Tap Apply to continue. Once a successful login is established, the DAP interface menus will appear.
  • Page 79 Nuclias Connect Software User Manual Appendix Nuclias Connect App The Wireless settings menu is listed in the following figure. Parameter Description Cancel Tap to discard any changes and continue the process. Displays the model name and IP address of the AP device. 2.4G SSID SSID-# Tap the slide button to enable or disable the SSID.

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