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21-H3C EIA iNode MC and iNode PC Upgrade Configuration Examples

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Configuration Examples

Product Version: EIA (E6604)

Document version: 5W103-20240226

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The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Introduction

iNode is a multi-functional intelligent client that collaborates with EIA or EAD to authenticate access users and conduct security checks. Its automatic upgrade feature ensures timely client configuration update and issue resolution, facilitating management.

The iNode intelligent client is categorized into iNode MC and iNode PC based on terminal application type. Upgrade methods for iNode MC and iNode PC differ.

You can upgrade iNode MC in one of the following methods:

· Upgrade iNode MC by using the client upgrade feature on EIA. This method is only supported on Android.

· Download iNode MC of the new version from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) to your device and then perform an overwriting installation.

You can upgrade iNode PC in one of the following methods:

· Upgrade iNode PC and update its configuration on EIA.

· Obtain the iNode PC installation package of the new version, uninstall iNode PC of the old version, and install the new one.

The following information provides examples of the following upgrade methods:

· Upgrade iNode MC on EIA.

· Upgrade iNode PC on EIA.

Example: Upgrading iNode MC on EIA

iNode MC supports only version upgrades.

Application scenarios

The following information applies to enterprise networks requiring iNode MC upgrades after software releases.

Prerequisites

· The network has an EIA server and an SSL VPN gateway (access device) deployed, with the corresponding authentication features configured.

· The intelligent terminal has iNode MC 7.3.28 for Android installed.

Network diagram

On EIA, configure an iNode MC client upgrade task for a specific user or user group. The user uses SSL VPN authentication on the iNode MC client to access the wireless network. Once the user comes online, EIA issues the upgrade task. The user performs the upgrade operations according to the task.

Figure 1 Simplified network diagram

Restrictions and guidelines

Only iNode MC 7.0.22 and later versions support client upgrades through an EIA server.

Software versions used

This configuration example was created and verified on the following software and hardware:

· EIA: EIA (E0215P06).

· iNode: iNode MC 7.3.28 for Android, to be upgraded to iNode MC 7.3.29 for Android.

· OS for the mobile device: Android 11.

Procedures

1. Obtain the client installation package.

2. Add a client upgrade task on EIA.

3. Log in to iNode MC on the mobile device and complete the upgrade as prompted.

Obtaining the client installation package

Obtain the iNode MC 7.3.29 for Android installation package from the H3C website or Technical Support. In this example, store it on the EIA server. You can also store it on a third-party server, provided it can be uploaded to the EIA server.

Adding a version upgrade task on EIA

1. Log in to EIA.

2. On the top navigation bar, click Automation.

3. From the left navigation pane, select User > Service Parameters > Access Parameters > Client Upgrade. All client upgrade tasks are displayed in the client upgrade task list.

4. Click Add > Version Upgrade.

5. Configure the following parameters:

¡ Task Name: Enter iNode MC.

¡ Update Method: Select Optional.

¡ Upgrade Object: Select Mobile Client.

¡ Mobile Client OS: Select Android.

¡ Client Upgrade File: Click Select File and upload the client installation file of the new version.

¡ User Selection Mode: Select By User. In the Selected Access User area, click Select Access User. In this example, query an access user by account name mj. Select the access user from the query result, and click Confirm.

Configure other parameters according to the actual situation. For more information, see the online help.

Figure 2 Adding an iNode MC upgrade task

CAUTION:

When adding upgrade tasks on EIA, an access user can be selected for only one iNode MC upgrade task.

6. Click Confirm.

Using iNode MC for login and upgrade

1. On a mobile device, log in to iNode MC.

2. After successful login, the system prompts a client upgrade. Click OK to download the installation package.

Figure 3 Client upgrade prompt

Additionally, you can upgrade iNode MC in one of the following methods:

¡ Swipe down the notification bar, click the iNode upgrade notification, and then click OK.

¡ Navigate to the Me > About page. Click Version Update.

Figure 4 About page

Figure 5 Saving the installation package

3. After the installation package is downloaded, click OK on the application replacement dialog box that opens.

4. After the upgrade, log in to iNode MC again. Navigate to the Me > About page and verify the new version number of iNode MC.

Figure 6 About page

Upgrading iNode PC on EIA

You can perform the following tasks for iNode PC on EIA:

· Upgrade the client version.

· Update the client configuration in the same client version.

Application scenarios

The following information applies to enterprise networks requiring iNode MC upgrades after software releases or configuration updates.

Prerequisites

· The network has an EIA server and an access device deployed, with the corresponding authentication features configured. The iNode management center is deployed to manage the client.

· The PC has iNode PC installed.

Network diagram

On EIA, configure an iNode PC client upgrade task for a specific user or user group. The user uses 802.1X authentication on the iNode PC client to access the network. Once the user comes online, EIA issues the upgrade task. The user performs the upgrade operations according to the task.

Figure 7 Simplified network diagram

Restrictions and guidelines

When using 802.1X authentication for access, you must enable EAP authentication to support the upgrade feature.

Version Description

This configuration example was created and verified on the following software and hardware:

· EIA: EIA 9.0 (E0215).

· Version upgrade: iNode PC 7.3 (E0585), to be upgraded to iNode PC 7.3 (E0586).

· Configuration update: iNode PC 7.3 (E0585).

Procedures

1. Obtain the installation package.

2. Add a client upgrade task on EIA.

3. Log in to iNode MC on the mobile device and complete the upgrade as prompted.

In practical applications, an administrator typically performs only one type of upgrade operation for a user or user group at one time. The following information describes how to configure a version upgrade and a configuration update in each step, respectively.

Obtaining the upgrade package

Before configuring a client upgrade task on EIA, you must customize an upgrade package. In this example, store the customized upgrade package on the EIA server. You can also store it on a third-party server, provided it can be uploaded to the EIA server.

Customizing a version upgrade package

You can use a version upgrade package to upgrade the version of iNode PC. Make sure the version of the upgrade package is higher than the version of the iNode PC client to be upgraded.

To customize a version upgrade package:

1. Open the iNode management center. From the navigation tree, select Client Customization.

Figure 8 Client Customization page

2. Customize the network access components and function components for iNode PC as needed. For more information about client version customization, see the online help of the iNode management center. Click Finish.

Figure 9 Finish Client Customization page

3. Select Generate customized client upgrade package, configure other parameters as needed, and then click OK.

Figure 10 Generating a customized client upgrade package

Customizing a configuration update package

You can use a configuration upgrade package to upgrade the configuration of iNode PC. The time when the configuration upgrade package is customized must be later than the time when the configuration of iNode PC client to be updated is customized.

Customize a configuration upgrade package, as described in "Customizing a version upgrade package." On the Finish Client Customization page, select Generate lightweight client upgrade package and click OK.

Figure 11 Generating a lightweight client upgrade package

Configuring the EIA server

On EIA, configure an iNode PC client upgrade task for a specific user or user group. Once the user comes online, EIA issues the upgrade task. The user performs the upgrade operations according to the task.

To access the client upgrade task list:

1. Log in to EIA.

2. On the top navigation bar, click Automation.

3. From the left navigation pane, select User > Service Parameters > Access Parameters > Client Upgrade. All client upgrade tasks are displayed in the client upgrade task list.

Figure 12 Client upgrade task list

Adding a version upgrade task

1. Click Add > Version Upgrade.

2. Configure the following parameters:

¡ Task Name: Enter iNode PC.

¡ Update Method: In this example, select Force. You can also select Optional, Immediate, Forced Upgrade - Next Startup Installation, or Immediate Upgrade - Next Startup Installation.

¡ Upgrade Object: Select PC Client.

¡ PC Client OS: Select Windows.

¡ Client Upgrade File: Click Select File and upload the customized version upgrade package.

¡ User Selection Mode: Select By User. In the Selected Access User area, click Select Access User. Query the target access user, select it from the query result, and click Confirm.

Configure other parameters according to the actual situation. For more information, see the online help.

Figure 13 Adding a version upgrade task

3. Click Confirm.

Adding a configuration update task

1. Click Add > Configuration Update.

2. Configure the following parameters:

¡ Task Name: Enter iNode PC Configuration Update.

¡ Update Method: In this example, select Immediate. You can also select Force, Optional, Forced Upgrade - Next Startup Installation, or Immediate Upgrade - Next Startup Installation.

¡ Upgrade Object: The default can only be PC Client.

¡ Client Upgrade File: Click Select File and upload the customized configuration update package.

¡ User Selection Mode: Select By User. In the Selected Access User area, click Select Access User. In this example, query the target access user, select it from the query result, and click Confirm.

Configure other parameters according to the actual situation.

Figure 14 Adding a configuration update task

3. Click Confirm.

CAUTION:

· When adding upgrade tasks on EIA, an access user can be selected for only one iNode PC upgrade task of each type.

· For the update method: If you select Optional, the client downloads the upgrade package at a random time within 2 hours after user login. After the package is downloaded, a dialog box opens for the user to confirm the upgrade. If you select Force, the client is upgraded at a random time within 2 hours after user login. The user cannot cancel the upgrade. If you select Immediate, the client is upgraded immediately after user login, which requires no user operations. If you select Forced Upgrade - Next Startup Installation, the client downloads the upgrade package at a random time within 2 hours after user login and is upgraded after it restarts. The user cannot cancel the upgrade. If you select Immediate Upgrade - Next Startup Installation, the client downloads the upgrade package immediately after user login and is upgraded after it restarts. The user cannot cancel the upgrade.