To view information on the General tab, the user must have the Read only preset of access rights. To make and save changes on the tab, the user must have full access.
This tab contains the main unit properties. To save a unit in the system, it is enough to fill in the fields marked with an asterisk (*). But in order for the unit to connect to the system and be able to send messages, you should also fill in the Unique ID field.
Field | Description |
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Name* | The name of the unit in the system (4-50 characters). It shouldn't contain “(double quotes), {} (curly braces), \ (backslash). |
Device type* | The type of device installed on the unit. Start typing the name of the device model or find it in the drop-down list. If the required device is not listed, you can send a request for its integration. The three device types you use most frequently are shown on the right. You can select them with a click. The icon is displayed next to the field for some device types. Click on it to open the Device configuration window with additional settings available for the selected type. |
Server address | The domain name or IP address of the server (switched with the button ) to which the data is sent, and the port of the hardware. The field is filled in automatically after selecting the device type. |
Unique ID | The identification number of the device in the system. It can be the IMEI, serial number, or a custom value. In the hardware information on the wialon.com website, you can find out what is used as a unique ID for your device type. The IMEI and serial number are usually indicated on the tracker. If the ID is customizable or you don't know it, use the unique ID verification service. The maximum length is 100 characters. Units shouldn't have the same Unique ID. If you create a unit with an ID which is already used for another unit, this value is not saved. |
Phone number | The phone number of the SIM card installed in the device. It should be indicated in the international format (for example, +1 XXX XXX XXXX). If the device supports two SIM cards, you can specify the second number. Units shouldn't have the same phone number. If you create a unit with a phone number which is already used for another unit, this value is not saved. |
Password | The password of access to the unit which is required in some device types to execute commands and receive data. |
Creator | The user on whose behalf the unit has been created. The username is displayed only if you have any access rights to this user. Read more about the creator. |
Account | The account to which the unit belongs. It is shown only if you have any access rights to this account. |