Using the Dashboard


The dashboard displays the following fields:

Table 1. Appliance Dashboard Fields

Device Type

Identifies the model of this device.

Serial Number

Identifies the serial number for the device.

MAC Address

Identifies the Media Access Control (MAC) address, which is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on the physical network segment.

Firmware Version

Identifies the firmware version installed on the station.

Standalone Operation

Enables or disables Standalone mode.

Volume Cut Level (dB)

Specifies a temporary volume setting for the speaker during the current intercom call or page.

Note: This is a temporary adjustment that allows the user to experiment with the loudness of the speaker and will be reset to the normal setting on subsequent calls. To make permanent adjustments, change the station-specific cut level settings on the Nyquist System Controller.

The value can be adjusted between -42 and 0 dB.


The following buttons are available at the top of all pages in the application.

Table 2. Appliance Dashboard Buttons

Dashboard

Displays the dashboard.

Configuration Settings

Accesses the Configuration Settings page where you can view various options or select to receive configuration settings from the server.

Network Settings

Accesses the Network Settings page where you can view and set network settings, such as the static IP address.

Firmware Update

Accesses the Firmware Update page where you can view the current Nyquist version, update firmware to a new version, the configuration to factory defaults, and reboot the appliance.

Logs

Accesses log files, which record either events or messages that occur when software runs and are used when troubleshooting the appliance.

DSP

Accesses the DSP page where you can view and set parameters for Digital Signal Processing (DSP).

Help

Accesses the appliance’s online help.

Manual

Displays the appliance’s configuration manual.

Logout

Logs out of the appliance’s dashboard.


See also:

"Configuring the Nyquist VoIP Speakers"

"Updating Firmware"

"Network Settings Tab Parameters"

"Configuration Settings Tab Parameters"

"Accessing Log Files"