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Chapter 1 Configuring Other System Settings
Managing WAAS Express Devices
Step 7 The final step is to install a permanent WAAS software license. This function is not supported using the
Central Manager GUI. You must obtain and copy the WAAS license to a location accessible to the
license command on the WAAS Express device.
The following is an example of the license command used on the WAAS Express device to install the
WAAS license:
waas-express#license install ftp://infra/licenses/FHH122500AZ_20100811190225615.lic
This example uses FTP to get and install the license but there are various options available for this
command. Choose one that best suits your deployment.
Registering a WAAS Express Device Using the CLI
You can register the WAAS Express device with the Central Manager using the CLI by completing the
steps outlined in Table 1-5.
Table 1-5 Checklist for Registering a WAAS Express Device using the CLI
Task Additional Information and Instructions
1. Configure a username and password.
The same username and password are configured on the WAAS Express
device and the Central Manager, so the Central Manager can log in to the
WAAS Express device for management purposes.
For more information, see the “Configuring a User” section on page 1-30.
2. Import the primary Central Manager
administrative server certificate into the
WAAS Express device.
The WAAS Express device requires the Central Manager certificate for
secure HTTPS server communication.
For more information, see the “Importing the Central Manager Certificate”
section on page 1-31.
3. Configure a WAAS Express device
certificate.
The Central Manager device requests this WAAS Express certificate for
secure HTTPS server communication.
For more information, see the “Configuring a WAAS Express Device
Certificate” section on page 1-32.
4. Enable the secure HTTP server with user
authentication.
Enables the Central Manager and WAAS Express device to communicate.
For more information, see the “Enabling the HTTP Secure Server on the
WAAS Express Device” section on page 1-32.
5. Install a permanent WAAS software
license.
Allows the WAAS Express software to operate on the router.
For more information, see the “Installing a License on the WAAS Express
Device” section on page 1-33.
6. Configure an NTP server.
Keeps the time synchronized between the WAAS Express device and the
Central Manager.
For more information, see the “Configuring an NTP Server” section on
page 1-33.
7. Register the WAAS Express device with
the Central Manager.
Registers the WAAS Express device with the Central Manager.
For more information, see the “Registering the WAAS Express Device”
section on page 1-34.