Settings - Docking Stations
The Device Settings page allows you to configure a device directly from Poly Lens. This section is specific to the Device Details page for Poly Video Devices.
Devices Supported
See Supported HP Docking Stations for the full list of supported HP Docking Station models.
For your convenience, we have provided links to all the devices supported by Poly Lens, to assist you in the configuration and operation of these devices. See Device Documentation.
Note: In Poly Lens Device Settings and Policy Settings cover a similar set of provisioning options.
- Device Settings are applied to one device
- Policy Settings are applied to a group of devices (one model type)
Edit Device Settings
To edit the Device Settings of a registered device.
For detailed information on the Device Settings, see the device documentation listed on Device Documentation.
- Go to Manage > Inventory.
- Select a HP Docking Station from the Device List.
- Select the Settings side tab (under Overview). Note: The Settings option is only available if Device Provisioning is enabled. See Enable Device Provisioning on an Account.
- Select a Setting Group on the side tab, and modify as needed.
- Click Apply.
Note: ToolTips (question mark icon) have been provided on fields to assist you with setting the parameters.
The list of Settings displayed is modified based on the provisioning status of the device.
Setting Options
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Search Settings | This feature allows you to enter search parameters, resulting in displaying only the Settings that contain those parameters. For example: Enter "date". All sections that include date settings will display in the sidebar. |
| My Settings | With this feature you can view and manage all the changes that have made to this device. See My Settings. |
| Network | Configures your Wireless/Wired Network. |
| Servers | Configures the Lens Cloud and Provisioning servers. |
| Security | Configures the Local Account Administrator settings. |
| General Settings | Configures the Date and Time, Bluetooth, Language, and LED Indicator settings. |
| Software Update | Allows you to check the current version, and update the device software, if needed. |
Software Update
The Software Update feature in a Device allows you to manage the software level on a device.
- Go to Manage > Inventory.
- Select a device from the Device List.
- Select the Software Update tab.
- Select your software options:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Auto-update with Latest Version | This option will update the software when a new version is released. The latest version that is applied will be displayed. Note When this option is enabled the Download Source and Select Version for Update will no longer display. |
| Download Source | Poly Lens: This option enables the download the device software from the Poly Lens server. Then select the software version from the Select Version for Update drop-down list. Customer Server: will download the device software from a custom server that you define in the Update Server Address field below. |
| Check for an Update Every (seconds) | This option sets the time interval your system checks for a new software version available. Note: This option only applies when using the Auto-update mode. |
| Update Window | This option sets a maintenance window time that you would like the update to be implemented. Note: This option only applies when using the Auto-update mode. |
- Click Apply.
Note: You can modify the device, however you cannot apply the device settings until Device Provisioning is enabled. See Enable Device Provisioning on an Account. Once enabled, the device settings will be applied during the next polling cycle.
Policy Inheritance Status
To the right of each Settings field an Policy Inheritance status is listed, which indicates what Policy is controlling the setting of the field. For additional information see, Policies.
This Device Policy – Indicates this field has been set by a Individual Device Policy.
Device User Group policy - Indicates this field has been set by a Device User Group Policy.
Site: (Policy Name/link) – Indicates this field has been set by a Site Policy - Device Model.
Site Device Family: (Policy Name/link) – Indicates this field has been set by a Site Device Family Policy.
Group (Policy Name/link) – Indicates this field has been set by a Device Group Policy - Device Model
Group Device Family: (Policy Name/link) – Indicates this field has been set by a Device Group Family Policy.
Device Model: (Policy Name/link) – Indicates this field has been set by a Account Policy - Device Model.
Device Family: (Policy Name/link) – Indicates this field has been set by a Account Policy - Device Family.
Blank – Indicates this field is at the Device default setting