Easy access to the Netspan Management system is facilitated by the Web based approach. Internet Explorer 6.0 or above is recommended however other upper level browsers can be used subject to limited functionality (for example Netscape Navigator 7).
This warning appears on all list and management pages as well as on the about page. Current warnings are related to:
Licence violation
Not enough memory
Note: Pop-up windows should be enabled
to allow Netspan
to run in a separate window from the browser. All navigation should be
within the pop-up window and not by using the back/forward buttons in
the browser. Failure to do this may result in changes not being written
into the database.
All work areas are accessed using the Left Side Menu. Selections from the menu usually open a list of items related to the menu selection. New items can be added and existing items can be edited, cloned or managed using option buttons at the bottom of the window. This will open a new work area to view/enter information on a selected list item. When the changes are made the action buttons manage those changes.
Netspan uses three different page types:
List Page
Property Page
Management Page
A list page provides a list of items that can be filtered to provide different views of the list.
To optimize the efficiency of searches filters are used. Filters allow the user to narrow the search. Default options are listed as well as any user defined filter that may have been created for this list.
The Primary Filter is selected from the 'Filter' drop lists. The criteria can be set by clicking the edit button, or new filters can be defined and added (See Filters).
Clicking on a List heading sets the list to be ordered either ascending or descending. Further clicks toggle the list between ascending and descending. A secondary sort is implemented by clicking the heading with the SHIFT key held.
List in Ascending Order List in Descending Order
Many lists have more columns than can fit on the screen and although columns can be viewed using the scroll bar, columns can be re-ordered by clicking and dragging the column to a new position in the list. Red 'placement' arrows shoe point of insertion.
Click and drag border between column headings
Layouts can be saved by clicking the layout 
icon and the current layout is then retained on subsequent access. Click
the
icon to return to the default layout. Layout information saved contains:
order of columns, sort direction for columns, columns width, pager configuration
(enable, page length). The layout is stored in the database for each list
type and each user independently.
Note: Entering Data.
If when adding fields, a list of fields out of range is generated indicating the range of values that are legitimate.
A property page is used to add and edit profiles for BS TRxs, Channels and Subscriber Stations.
A tabbed management page groups together attributes for managing BS TRxs, Channels and Subscriber Stations.
If a single station is selected from a BS TRxs, Channels or Subscriber Station list and the Manage button clicked the station management screen shows a mini tree view at the tops showing where the station sits in the network hierarchy. The mini tree can be used for easy- navigation between tree nodes management.
Location Tree View: At the top of each management page is tree view showing where the managed item sits in the hierarchy of the network. For information on using the tree see the section Topology: Tree
The tabbed views show information on the single station that has been selected. (BS TRx shown)
If a multiple stations are selected from a BS TRx, Channel or Subscriber Station list, and the Manage button clicked, the station management screen shows all the stations that have been selected.
The tabbed views show information on all the stations that have been selected. (BS TRxs shown)
(BS TRx shown).
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'About' is shown by clicking on 'Netspan' above the version number: clicking on 'ASMAX' (where 'About' is pointing) takes you to Airspan.com. See System Information
Netspan has a context sensitive help system that guides the user to a relevant page to the screen in view. Clicking on a '?' takes the user to information on a specific panel. clicking on a HELP button takes the user to help relevant to the whole screen.
