How to Configure XcaliburW Server Networking for Optimal Device Management

How to Configure XcaliburW Server Networking Activity

Overview


The XcaliburW server facilitates communication and management of devices via specific networking protocols. This guide explains the essential and optional configurations to ensure proper operation.

Mandatory: IIS Communication

  • Port: 443 (HTTPS)
  • Purpose: Secure communication between client devices and the server.
    • File transfer
    • Task transfer
    • Device monitoring
    • Maintenance tasks/automated tasks

Optional Configurations

Repeater VNC (Optional)

To use the VNC feature (remote access), configure the repeater:

  • Default Port: 5500 (client → server)
  • Features Enabled:
    • Remote desktop sessions.
  • Firewall Compliance: Option to set port 80.
  • Admin Access: Connect through ports 5900–5920 (admin → server).

Broker MQTT (Optional)

Improves task execution speed by increasing pulse frequency:

  • Default Port: 1883 (client → server)
  • Purpose: Synchronizes task publication for instant-publish mode.

Discovery (Optional)

Allows server to discover devices on the same network:

  • Default Port: 9999 (server → client)

Pulse System

  • Client-Initiated Communication: All communication is initiated by client devices, with the server responding to agent requests.
  • Pulse Frequency: Devices communicate with the server based on the pulse time (in seconds) provided by the server. This minimizes unnecessary network load.

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