Setting up the DSE421
Topic
This article discusses setting up the DSE421 appliance for use with Datto Secure Edge.
Environment
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Datto Secure Edge
Description
Set up the DSE421 appliance
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Plug in the DSE421 appliance using the provided power cable and wait until the power light turns solid green.
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Connect to the router using an ethernet cable in the blue internet port of the appliance. An ethernet cable is provided, but a longer cable may be used if needed. The light on the right will turn solid green after connecting to the internet.
Linking a Subscriber ID to the Access Point
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From the Datto Partner Portal, select Status→ Networking Status.
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Select the network from the available list.
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Select Secure Edge from the options under Manage.
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Select Provisioning or Subscriptions in Use.
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Click Invite Subscribers.
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Select the Subscription Type, the Commitment Term, add email(s) of users you need to provide with a license and click Add Users.
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Ensure the box Send download link and instructions is selected, unless the end user is only connecting to the appliance and not using the Secure Edge software.
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After the next screen loads, click Add Appliance.
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Select the device by the MAC Address, create a new name for the appliance, and then click Add.
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You will be returned to the Subscribers page where you can select the access point from the available list. It will show up as being Unassigned.
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Click Unassigned and a new panel will appear. Choose the user from the Primary Subscriber drop-down menu and select Save Changes.
