Auto-provisioning

  • Updated on Nov 23, 2023
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You can configure and upgrade the device through the web interface using one-time or scheduled auto-provisioning with configuration files. This eliminates the need to set up configurations manually, saving you time and effort.

Provisioning Principle

Auto-provisioning is a feature used to configure or upgrade devices in batch via third-party servers. DHCP, PNP, TFTP, FTP, and HTTPS are the protocols used by the Akuvox devices to access the URL of the address of the third-party server which stores configuration files and firmware, which will then be used to update the firmware and the corresponding parameters on the device.

Please see the flow chart below:


Please see the flow chart below:
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Configuration Files for Auto-provisioning

Configuration files for auto-provisioning come in two formats: general configuration files and MAC-based configuration files.

Differences:

  • General Configuration Provisioning:

A general configuration file is stored on a server, allowing all related devices to download the same file to update parameters.

  • MAC-Based Configuration Provisioning:

MAC-based configuration files are specific to individual devices, identified by their unique MAC addresses. Files named with the device's MAC address will be matched automatically before downloading for provisioning.

Note

  • Configuration files must be in CFG format.

  • The name of the general configuration file for batch provisioning varies by model.

  • The MAC-based configuration file is named after its MAC address.

  • Devices will first access general configuration files before the MAC-based ones if both types are available.

You may click here to see the detailed format and steps.

To get the Autop configuration file template on Upgrade > Advanced > Automatic Autop interface.
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AutoP Schedule

Akuvox provides you with different AutoP methods that enable the device to perform provisioning for itself according to the schedule.

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Parameter Set-up:

  • Mode: select Power on, Repeatedly, Power On + Repeatedly, Hourly Repeat as your Autop schedule.
    • Select Power on, if you want the device to perform Autop every time it boots up.
    • Select Repeatedly, if you want the device to perform Autop according to the schedule you set up.
    • Select Power On + Repeatedly, if you want to combine Power On mode and Repeatedly mode that will enable the device to perform Autop every time it boots up or according to the schedule you set up.
    • Select Hourly Repeat, if you want the device to perform Autop every hour.

PNP Configuration

Plug and Play (PNP) is a combination of hardware and software support that enables a computer system to recognize and adapt to hardware configuration changes with little or no intervention by a user. 

Click here to watch the configuration video.

To do this configuration on web Upgrade > Advanced > PNP Option interface.
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Static Provisioning Configuration

You can manually set up a specific server URL for downloading the firmware or configuration file. If an auto-provision schedule is set up, the device will perform the auto-provisioning at a specific time according to the auto provision schedule you set up. In addition, TFTP, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS are the protocols that can be used for upgrading the device firmware and configuration.

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Parameter Set-up:

  • URL: set up TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP server addresses for the provisioning.
  • User Name: set up a user name if the server needs a user name to be accessed, otherwise leave it blank.
  • Password: set up a password if the server needs a password to be accessed, otherwise leave it blank.
  • Common AES Key: set up AES code for the intercom to decipher the general Auto Provisioning configuration files.
  • AES Key (MAC): set up AES code for the intercom to decipher the MAC-based auto provisioning configuration file.
Note
  • AES as one type of encryption should be configured only when the config file is encrypted with AES.
  • Server Address Format:
    • TFTP: tftp://192.168.0.19/
    • FTP: ftp://192.168.0.19/(allows anonymous login)
      ftp://username:password@192.168.0.19/(requires a user name and password)
    • HTTP: http://192.168.0.19/(use the default port 80)
      http://192.168.0.19:8080/(use other ports, such as 8080)
    • HTTPS: https://192.168.0.19/(use the default port 443)
Tip
  • Akuvox do not provide user specified server. Please prepare TFTP/FTP/HTTP/HTTPS server by yourself.