Introduction

The Enabler is an application that is installed on mobile devices to facilitate communication between the device and a mobile device server. The mobile device server allows communication between the mobile device and the Avalanche Console.

The Enabler can manage a number of functions on the mobile device to allow administrators to configure mobile devices. These functions include:

• Control of the WiFi radio. This allows you to configure the radio (IEEE 802.11) settings of the mobile device from the Avalanche Console or at the mobile device through the Enabler GUI.

• Control of network settings. This allows you to configure the IP settings of the mobile device from the Avalanche Console or at the mobile device through the Enabler GUI.

• Control of the WWAN radio. This allows you to configure WWAN settings on the mobile device in order to connect to the Avalanche Console when out of WiFi range.

You can also use the Enabler to perform the following tasks:

• Lock-down the mobile device to prevent users from accessing other installed components.

• Create shortcuts to other applications in the Enabler interface and launch them on the mobile device.

• View communication between the Enabler and the mobile device server, including software and configuration downloads.

• View messages sent by an administrator from the Avalanche Console to the mobile device.

The Enabler uses Flash memory to ensure that it survives a cold boot. Wavelink works within the constraints of the mobile device to determine the best method to restore the Enabler to the mobile device from the Flash memory storage location in the event of a cold boot.

This section contains the following information:

• Interfacing with Mobile Devices

• About This Guide