Network Resilience enables support for a secondary Internet connection that can be used if there is an unexpected and extended outage of the primary connection
A secondary device is required, most commonly a cellular hotspot or smartphone
Network Resilience will detect when the primary connection stops responding and automatically switch to the secondary connection in approximately 90 seconds
When the primary connection is restores, Network Resilience will automatically switch back in approximately 90 seconds
Any device that offers a Wi-Fi connection, such as a cellular hotspot, a smartphone with hotspot support, or a nearby Wi-Fi router with a separate Internet connection
BizConnect also supports a wired secondary connection, reach out to your service provider to learn if this is an option for you
Go to Networks, tap on Network Resilience, tap on Select a Different Failover Device
Tap a different Failover Device SSID, input its Wi-Fi credentials, and tap Connect to Hotspot
Device type
Gateway/Mesh it's connected to
Download and Upload speed from most recent Bandwidth Test
Wi-Fi protocol, Band, Channel, and Efficiency/Quality
IP Address
Vendor (Manufacturer)
Model
Go to Devices and tap the + button
Devices can be added by entering the Network's Wi-Fi credentials on the Device or using WPS
To add via Wi-Fi credentials:
Tap the dropdown and select which Network you want to add the Device to
Connect the Device using the Network Name (SSID) and Password
To add via WPS (Devices page):
Tap the dropdown and select which Network you want to add the Device to
Tap the Connect button to enable WPS for 2 minutes
Press the WPS button on the Device you want to add to the selected Network
To add via WPS (Point of Sale Network):
Go to Networks and tap the Point-of-Sale network
Tap the Connect Device via WPS button to enable WPS for 2 minutes
Press the WPS button on the Device you want to add to the Point-of-Sale network
Go to Devices and tap the unapproved Device
Tap Approve Device and tap Okay
If the approval was successful, it's recommended to unplug and reinsert the Device's Ethernet cable to ensure it's working properly
If the approval was unsuccessful, tap Approve Device again or unplug the Device's Ethernet cable for a few minutes and plug it back in to trigger another approval request
Go to Devices, tap the Device, and tap Edit
Enter a new Name and tap Save
Go to Networks and tap Network Map under Shortcuts
CommandWorx offers a variety of Alerts relating to:
Client and mesh device connectivity
Internet service connectivity
Content restrictions
Network security
Each Alert includes a short description and the date/time it was triggered
Different Alerts provide additional relevant information, such as:
IP address and name of the Device
Website domain or URL that triggered the Alert
Action taken against the cyberthreat
Staff member's name
Content category
And more
Go to Settings and tap Alerts
Tap the Push Notifications toggle to enable or disable Alerts
Tap an Alert's toggle to enable or disable that Alert
You will receive a Security Alert when BizConnect has automatically blocked a cybersecurity threat
You do not need to take any immediate action, but it's recommended that you use the information in the Alert to investigate what triggered the threat and take any further action to prevent another occurrence
Review the details of the Security Alert to better understand what is triggering the Alert
If you trust the website that is triggering the Alert, you can tap Add to Trusted List to stop scanning traffic from that URL
If you are concerned about the website or associated device, it's recommended that you disconnect or power off the device and seek additional help
Tap the toggle of the following restrictions to enable or disable:
Safe Search: filters out potentially offensive and inappropriate search results
YouTube Restrictions: filters out potentially mature and inappropriate video content
Block DNS over HTTPS: prevents resolving encrypted DNS requests
Does not prevent encrypted website traffic (e.g., https://abc.xyz)
Block iCloud Private Relay: prevents routing web traffic through Apple's iCloud service
Tap Content Restrictions
Tap the dropdown menu to select a preset grouping of content categories
Alternatively, tap the toggle of individual categories to enable restricting that type of content
Tap Applications
Search for specific mobile applications
Tap the mobile application to set restrictions
Block: total restriction
Always allow: no restriction
Allow for: restricted after a set amount of usage
Tap the X to remove the mobile application restriction
Tap Websites
Enter a website URL and tap the + button to set restrictions
Tap Block or Always Allow
Tap the X to remove the website restriction
Tap Trusted Websites
To add a website, tap the + button, enter the website URL, and tap Save
Website URLs in the Trusted List that have been designated as trusted and will not be monitored for cyberthreats
You should only add URLs to the Trusted List when you are confident that they are safe
Tap Skipped Devices
To select or deselect a Device, tap the checkbox next to a Device
Selecting a Device bypasses Network Security by disabling packet inspection of its network traffic
Skipped Devices will not trigger any Security Alerts
The Intrusion Prevent System provides options that enhance cybersecurity monitoring and protection.
Tap Intrusion Settings
Tap the checkbox of the following Intrusion Settings:
IPS Protocol Anomaly: monitors your network activity for known behavior that could be indicative of a cyberattack
IPS Port-Scan-Defense: detects and blocks malicious actors scanning your system for open network ports
Tap Save
Total viruses detected
Total intrusions
Total web threats
Network Security uptime
Packets analyzed today
Last updated date/time
Go to Networks, tap the Primary network, and tap Edit
Enter a Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password and select a Security Type
Tap Save
Go to Networks, tap the Staff network, and tap Edit.
Choose the Network Configuration:
Shared Password: all employees connect to the network using the same password, individual Staff profiles are not available
Enter a Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password and select a Security Type
Individual Passwords: create individual Staff profiles with unique auto-generated passwords, connect devices are associated with a specific profile
Enter a Network Name (SSID)
Tap Save
Tap Network Access Hours
Tap the Network Hours dropdown, and select a schedule:
Always On: network is always available
Every Day: network is available for the same hours every day
Custom: network availability can be customized with a variety of time periods throughout the week
Tap Save
Add a Profile
Go to Staff and tap the + button
Enter the employee’s name and email address
Select a Device Registration type
High Trust: employee can connect any device
High Control: devices require approval through CommandWorx, limited to 3 devices
Delete a Profile
Go to Staff, tap a Staff Profile, and tap Edit
Tap Delete Staff and confirm deletion
Go to Devices or Staff, tap a Device or Staff profile
Tap the Internet Access toggle to disable or enable access
Go to Networks, tap the Point-of-Sale network, and tap Edit
Tap to enable Wired and/or Wireless Network Access
When Wired Network Access is enabled, both Primary and Point-of-Sale wired devices will require manual approval when first connected
Enter a Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password and select a Security Type
Tap to enable or disable the following options:
Broadcast SSID: allows devices to discover the Wi-Fi network
Intra-Isolation: prevents devices on the Point-of-Sale network from connecting to each other. Only enable if all devices connect to the Internet independently and don't communicate with other devices on the network.
Inter-Isolation: prevents devices on the Point-of-Sale network from seeing or being seen by devices on other networks, cannot be disabled
Tap Save
Go to Networks, tap the Customer Portal network, and tap the toggle to Enable Customer Portal
Tap Page Content
Enter a Network Name (SSID)
Enter a Page Heading
Tap Upload and select a Cover Photo
Select the Login Requirements
Email, First Name, Last Name: collect personal information for marketing purposes
None: will not collect personal information
Tap the Anti-spam Consent toggle to enable or disable marketing communications opt-in
When enabled, tap the Anti-spam Consent dropdown to select the Anti-spam Consent type
Enter the Anti-spam Consent webpage URL or plain text
Please check if Anti-spam Consent is legally required in your locality
Tap the Terms of Service dropdown to select the Terms of Service type
Enter the Terms of Service webpage URL or plain text
Enter Button Text
Tap Save
Tap Branding
Tap Upload to select a Logo image
Enter a Background Color hex code or tap the color block and select a color
Enter a Font Color hex code or tap the color block and select a color
Enter a Primary Button Color hex code or tap the color block and select a color
Enter a Button Font Color hex code of tap the color block and select a color
Tap Save
Tap Network Access Hours
Tap the Network Access Hours dropdown, and select a schedule:
Always On: network is always available
Every Day: network is available for the same hours every day
Custom: network availability can be customized with a variety of time periods throughout the week
Tap Save
Tap Customer Portal Visitors
To adjust the Login Retention period:
Tap Edit
Tap the Login Retention dropdown and select a retention period
Tap Save
To receive a list of customers who accessed the Customer Portal
Tap Email Customer List File
What are the Customer Portal Terms of Service for?
Creating Terms of Service helps protect your business from legal liability by outlining acceptable and unacceptable use of your Wi-Fi
Customers will be required to accept your Terms of Service
What is the Retention Period in the Customer Portal?
The period of time that a user can connect to the Customer Portal without re-entering their information
What does the Security Type (WPA) setting mean?
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is an encryption protocol for Wi-Fi network security
It is recommended to use the most recent version of WPA that is supported by connected devices
WPA2 was ratified in 2004 and will be supported by nearly all devices
WPA3 was ratified in 2018 and will be supported by modern devices
How do I edit Network Name (SSID) or Wi-Fi Password?
Go to Networks, tap the Network you want to modify, and tap Edit
Change the Network Name and/or Wi-Fi Password
Tap Save
How do I add another admin to the CommandWorx app?
Go to Settings, tap Account and Admins, and tap Invite Admin
Enter their name and email address
Tap Send Invite
How do I change the Primary user of CommandWorx to a different user?
Reach out to your service provider to request a Primary user change
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