Setting up & Monitoring Devices

After connecting to a device, click or open the device from the devices section to access the Device Page, where you can configure and monitor the device.

The Device Configurations is divided into three sections:

• General: Basic overview of the device's operational details.
• Settings: Configuration options for device behavior.
• Information: Key details and advanced preferences.

Navigate through these sections using the Next and Previous buttons, or return to the Devices List Page using the Close button.


• Monitoring device connectivity and performance from the Basic Overview.
• Configuring Basic settings like screen orientation and Background color
• Configuring  the behavior of each device using the key settings.

General: Basic Overview

The General section displays:

• Status Information:
• IP Address, Gateway IP, and DNS Name.
• Average and Live Network Speed.
• Synchronization Percentage and Call Interval.
• Last Seen Date/Time and Operating System.

• Device Status:

The Device Status section indicates whether the device is connected or disconnected and displays the device's timestamp

• Online/Offline Status:
• Green: The device is online, and both the server and WebSocket connection are active.
• Red: The device is offline, either the connection to the server or the WebSocket is down, or both.

• Campaigns Assigned to the Device:

Campaigns are scheduled tasks or advertisements assigned to the device:

• Campaign Name: The title of the campaign.
• Start Date: The date and time when the campaign will begin.
• End Date: The date and time when the campaign will end.
• Status: Indicates whether the campaign is currently active or inactive.

• Commands Assigned to the Device:

Commands control actions or processes on the device: eg muting a device at a specific time.

• Command Name: The title of the command.
• Start Date: The date and time when the command will begin.
• End Date: The date and time when the command will end.
• Status: Indicates whether the command is currently active or inactive.

• System Performance:

The System Performance section shows the real-time resource usage with a Daily Week , Monthly and a Complete(Max) View:

• Resource Usage (RAM, Disk Space, CPU): Displays current resource consumption.

• Resource Alert:
• Alert Levels: Alerts are shown when the device's resources exceed critical thresholds, which may affect performance.

Settings: Set Configuration Options

Configure device-specific preferences:

• Background Color for the Asta application.

Information: Set Key Details

This section contains advanced preferences:

• Display and System Preferences:
• Auto-Start on Reboot: Automatically restarts the Asta application after a device reboot.
• Always on Top: Keeps the Asta application in the foreground.
• Lock Application: Prevents unauthorized access to menus.
• Show Date & Time: Displays the current date and time on the screen.
• Show Download Progress: Shows the download progress of campaigns being published to the device.
• Show Online/Offline Status: Shows the device's online or offline connection status.
• Hide UI: Pause playback and display a black screen instantly.
• Timezone Settings:
• Manually set the device’s timezone.
• Application Management:
• Restart: Restarts the Asta application.
• Refresh: Reloads the application’s current state.
• Check for Update: Ensures the application is running the latest version.
• Security Settings:
• Enable password protection for exiting the CMS Player.
• System Stability Settings:
• Auto-restart the application if instability is detected.

Device Logs

The Device Logs section provides a complete record of all errors and warnings occurring on the app, allowing you to monitor and troubleshoot device activity effectively.

To Access Device Logs:

• Go to the Device section.
• Select the Device File.
• Navigate to the Device Log tab.

Filters

Use the filter option to narrow down logs by type.

• Type — Filter logs by All, Warning and Error.

Get Details

Specify a date range to retrieve logs for a specific period.

• Start Date — Set the beginning of the date range.
• End Date — Set the end of the date range.

Log Details

Each log entry displays the following information.

• Timestamp — Date and time the event occurred.
• Message — Description of the event or issue.
• Level — Indicates whether the entry is a Warning or Error.

Download Logs

Export the logs by specifying the date range and preferred file format.

• Start Date — Beginning of the log period.
• End Date — End of the log period.
• File Format — Choose from XLSX, PDF, TXT, or CSV.

Click Download to export the logs in the selected format.