Task manager for setting up LAN/WAN

Networking Solutions Question
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Hello.

I’ve got a LAN/WAN network configuration working on a RUT956. The LAN/WAN are bridged and all addresses are static IPs.

Is there a simple way to use the RMS task manager to replicate this configuration and install it on multiple new RUT956 boxes? (static IP will be set at installation time). I’m hoping there’s an easier way than manually editing the /etc/configuration files.

Thanks for any advice.

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Greetings, @dpekin,

Thank you for reaching out!

There is indeed a more efficient way to replicate device configurations and apply them to multiple devices at once. Before proceeding, I’d like to clarify a few details.

Are you planning to configure all the devices through RMS while they are still on-site and then deploy them to their designated locations, or do you intend to configure the devices remotely after they have already been installed in their respective locations?

In either case, I strongly recommend ensuring that all devices are running the same firmware version, as differences can lead to compatibility issues. Additionally, please make sure that all devices are able to connect to RMS using their default configuration.

Once the devices are on the same firmware version and successfully connected to RMS, you can create a template from a configured device and edit it after the selected parameters have been uploaded to he template.

For step-by-step guidance, please refer to the following wiki page:

Please keep in mind that devices you’re trying to configure must be Online, otherwise, the Device configuration option will be grayed out.

However, if you would still prefer to use the Task Manager approach, you could utilize the UCI tool or the RutOS API to apply the required configuration changes and then execute the task. The RutOS API can be also accessed through the device’s CLI by navigating to System → Maintenance → CLI in the device’s WebUI and entering commands directly. For example:
/sbin/api GET /system/device/status

For more Information about RMS Task Manager, UCI tools and RutOS API refer to the following pages:

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

Best regards,
Povilas