Local Network Access is a feature that allows you to set up a new device and modify settings through a computer connected to the same local network utilizing a web browser. For example, you can set up a new device, upload network certificates, adjust camera/audio settings, change network settings, view system information, and more. (For a complete list of settings and features you can configure with Local Network Access, see the article CollabOS Device Management Features.)

In CollabOS 1.6, Local Network Access is available for Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, RoomMate, Tap IP, and Tap Scheduler. What you need to get started:

• The device must have an Ethernet connection (recommended) or Wi-Fi connection with a valid IP address.
  • Note: New device setup is only supported on a wired network.
• Your computer must have a compatible web browser that can access the device IP through the network. (Recommendation: Be sure the device and computer using Local Network Access are on the same IP address and subnet range.)

How to set up a new device with Local Network Access

Note: 

• For security reasons, Local Network Access is disabled by default.

Set up your device with the recommended configuration. For more information on this step, see the Room Solutions Configuration Guide.

To set up a device with Local Network Access:

1. Activate Local Network Access on device bootup. Once Local Network Access is enabled, the device will be discoverable on the local network. 
   1. For Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, and RoomMate, using hardware buttons:
      1. Boot up the device. Press and hold the “” button on the back of the device for 8 seconds and then release.
         
   2. For Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, and RoomMate, using Logitech Tap:
      1. Boot up the device with Tap connected. On the first screen, toggle the option Local Network Access and view the credentials.
   3. For Tap IP and Tap Scheduler:
      1. Boot up the device. On the first screen, toggle the option Local Network Access and view the credentials.
         
2. In the address bar of a web browser, type the full URL with https:// along with the IP address of the device [https://x.x.x.x]
   1. The browser may indicate an untrusted certificate or display a message such as “This Connection Is Not Private.”
      
      
      1. This is due to the device providing the browser a self-signed root certificate that is unique to Logitech devices. Verify that the IP address entered is in fact the device IP address shown in the Settings screen.
   2. Acknowledge the warning and continue to access the Local Network Access website:
      1. Web browsers will provide an option to “Proceed anyway” to access the website.
      2. In the case of Chrome on MacOS, the “Proceed anyway” option is not shown.
         
         1. Workaround: ​​There's a secret passphrase built into the Chrome error page. Make sure the page is selected (click anywhere on the screen), then type thisisunsafe and press Return.
   3. Note: Make sure the IP address of the CollabOS device is accessible from the computer on your network.
      1. Check with your network admin if the device IP address is not accessible.
3. When the login screen opens, enter the credentials as provided by the CollabOS device during Local Network Access setup. (see step 3, above).
   
   1. Default username: admin
   2. Default password: Last five digits of the device hostname
   3. Note: On 10 consecutive failed attempts, the device will disable Local Network Access. If this happens, you will need to reactivate the feature.
      
4. Set up a new password.
   1. A new password setup is required to access Local Network Access, This can be updated later from Sync portal, On-device, or from Local Network Access settings.
5. Complete new device setup with the following sections:
   
   1. Region
      1. These include settings like language, location, and timezone
         
         
   2. Network
      1. TCP/IP settings (Learn more about TCP/IP settings here)
         1. Auto DHCP/ IP4/ IP6/ DNS configuration
      2. Proxy details (Learn more about setting up proxy here)
         1. Auto proxy settings/ Manual proxy settings
      3. System Settings
         1. Internet Time (NTP server settings)
         2. CA certificate (Learn more about CA certificate setup here)
   3. Service Provider
   4. Sync
      1. Input the 12 digit provisioning code generated in the Sync Portal. To learn how to generate a provisioning code, read the article Sync Provisioning Codes.
         
         
   5. Summary
      1. Note: You can find your device's MAC address and other device-related information on the summary page
         
         

Known limitation:

When you reset a device to its factory settings, you may also be prompted to update the device software during setup using Local Network Access. First, complete the configuration steps. Next, update the device software. Then, once the device is updated, simply click through the LNA set up process again; all settings from the initial setup will be saved and you won’t need to re-enter them.

How to enable Local Network Access in device settings

Note:

• For security reasons, Local Network Access is disabled by default.
• If the room setup includes two or more IP-based devices (for example, Rally Bar and Tap IP), LNA has to be enabled on each device individually.

To enable the feature:

1. Open device settings and select System > More settings.
   
2. Toggle the option Local Network Access and view the credentials.
3. Once local network access is enabled, the device will be discoverable in the local network.
   1. Default username: admin
   2. Default password: Last five digits of the device hostname

How to enable Local Network Access in Sync Portal

Note:

• For security reasons, Local Network Access is disabled by default.
• Supported devices:
  • Rally Bar
  • Rally Bar Mini
• If the room setup includes two or more IP-based devices (for example, Rally Bar and Tap IP), LNA has to be enabled on each device individually. 

To enable the feature:

1. Log into Sync Portal.
2. Navigate to Inventory in the Meeting Rooms tab, and then select the appropriate device.
3. Click System.
4. Toggle the option to enable Local Network Access and view the credentials.
5. Once Local Network Access is enabled, the device will be discoverable on the local network.
   1. Default username: admin
   2. Default password: Last five digits of the device hostname
      

How to upload a CA certificate using Local Network Access

• Supported file types: PEM, CRT 
• Maximum File size supported: 15KB

To upload a Certificate Authority’s (CA) certificate to the CollabOS device: 

Adding a CA certificate during a new device setup

1. In the Local Network Access setup interface, select Network > System > CA Certificate.
   
2. Click Configure and select the CA certificate file and click OK.

Adding a CA certificate to a device that is already set up

1. In the Local Network Access interface, select System > More settings.
2. Click Configure and select the CA certificate file and click OK.
   

How to set up a proxy network using Local Network Access

1. Proxy setup can be initiated from the Network settings interface during new device setup or in device settings from the Local Network Access interface.
2. Select Network > Proxy details > change.
   
   
3. Choose preferred configuration: Auto, Manual, or None.
   1. With the manual setup, enter proxy details
      1. Server address
      2. Port 
      3. Credentials if required
   2. With Auto proxy configuration
      1. Enter PAC URL
      2. Credentials if required
         

Note: 

• HTTP/HTTPS is not required for proxy URL field for wired or wireless networks.
• If incorrect details are entered, the device may not be discoverable on the local network by Local Network Access. If that happens, reboot the device and repeat the directions above.

How to update a device using Local Network Access

1. In the Local Network Access interface, select Updates > Update now.
   1. Device will initiate an update. Once the update is complete you can log back into the Local Network Access interface.
      

How to setup TCP/IP using Local Network Access

1. TCP/IP setup can be initiated from the network settings interface during new device setup or in device settings from the Local Network Access interface.
2. Select Network > TCP/IP details > change.
   1. Auto DHCP
   2. IP4
   3. IP6

Note: DNS configuration is available during setup.