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Create a CIRA Config

Client Initiated Remote Access (CIRA) enables a CIRA-capable edge device to initiate and establish a persistent connection to the MPS. As long as the managed device is connected to the network and to a power source, it can maintain a persistent connection.

Note - Wireless Activations

This express setup assumes the managed device (i.e. AMT device) is on a wired connection for quickest setup. To learn more about a Wireless Setup, see the Wireless Activation Tutorial.

To create a CIRA Config:

  1. Select the CIRA Configs tab from the left-hand menu.

  2. In the top-right corner, click Add New. RPS Figure 1: Create a new CIRA Config.

  3. Specify a Config Name of your choice.

  4. Select IPv4, and provide your development system's IP Address.

  5. Cert Common Name (CN=) should auto-populate. If not, provide your development system's IP Address.

  6. Leave Port as the default, 4433.

  7. Leave the Username as admin or choose your own. These credentials will be used when constructing API calls.

  8. Set a strong Password of your choice.

    Important - Using Strong Passwords

    This password must meet standard, strong password requirements:

    • 8 to 32 characters

    • One uppercase, one lowercase, one numerical digit, one special character

  9. Leave the slider set on Auto-load.

  10. Click Save.

    Example CIRA Config

    RPS Figure 2: Example CIRA Config.

Next up

Profiles provide configuration information to the AMT Firmware during the activation process with the Remote Provisioning Client (RPC). Profiles also distinguish between activating in:

Client Control Mode (CCM): This mode offers nearly all manageability features including, but not limited to, power control, audit logs, and hardware info. While Intel® AMT includes redirection features such as KVM while using user consent in CCM, the Open AMT Cloud Toolkit does not currently support doing so.

Create a CCM Profile

Admin Control Mode (ACM): ACM mode supports all manageability features without requiring user consent. This means it is not necessary to have a person on-site to remote in and manage an edge device. In most IoT use cases, edge devices such as digital signage or kiosks may not be easily accessible or have available employees nearby. ACM mode proves immensely helpful in these scenarios.

Create an ACM Profile

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