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Filewave Firewall Scripts for Windows

FileWave Client

Summary FileWave Installers by default leave Windows Firewall settings untouched. This article provides scripts that opens the Windows Firewall so the Windows processes can accept connections from the outside.  For FileWave 15.5 we have baked this in to the ...

FileWave Version
15.5.x
FileWave Version
16.0.x
Windows
FileWave
Client

Modifying IVS Init.gz for testing purposes

Network Imaging / IVS Troubleshooting Imaging

What With the IVS, target devices uses init.gz as the boot image over the network. For troubleshooting purposes, you may want/need to make a change to this image (for instance to change a driver file or to make some workaround).  When/Why This is not an act...

FileWave
IVS
FileWave Version
15.5.x
FileWave Version
16.0.x

Removing pre-15.3 Kiosk Customizations (macOS/Windows)

Kiosk Troubleshooting

Prior to FileWave 15.3 you had a method of customizing the Kiosk that is not used in 15.3 and beyond. Some of the customizations will be ignored with 15.3, but there are things you'll want to potentially remove and you may want to stop pushing out customizatio...

FileWave Version
15.3.x
FileWave
Kiosk

FileWave Kiosk for iOS/iPadOS overview (15.3+)

Kiosk

What The Self-Service Kiosk is how you can offer an easy way for your users to install approved software without the need for IT to specifically assign it to a iPad or iPhone. Instead, you can assign a collection of approved applications to your devices, and ...

FileWave Version
15.3.x
iOS
iPadOS
FileWave
Kiosk

FileWave Kiosk for macOS and Windows overview (15.3+)

Kiosk

This article will explain the details of the refreshed Kiosk for macOS and Windows that is included in FileWave 15.3+. Browse Payloads/Filesets The "Browse Payloads/Filesets" screen is a central feature within the app that enables users to explore and discov...

FileWave
Kiosk
FileWave Version
15.3.x

App Portal / Kiosk v2 transition

Kiosk

Evolution of App Portal for iOS/iPadOS: Transition from Technical Preview to Official Release In our commitment to continuous improvement and user-centric development, we are excited to announce a significant milestone in the journey of App Portal for iOS/iPa...

FileWave
Kiosk
FileWave Version
15.3.x

FileWave Boosters Improved Server Message Routing

Boosters

What FileWave 11 introduced Booster Routing, a feature that allows off-loading direct traffic to the server by routing messages via Booster. This feature provides additional security if you only allow boosters to connect to your server and have all your devic...

FileWave Version
15.3.x
FileWave
Boosters

Troubleshooting Deployment Issues with the FileWave Upgrade Fileset

FileWave Client Troubleshooting

If you’re experiencing issues deploying the Upgrade Fileset to devices, the resolution steps depend on the target operating system. macOS Deployment Issue: Devices show that the latest FileWave Client is not installed despite deploying the Fileset. Solution...

macOS
FileWave Version
15.5.x
FileWave
Client
Troubleshooting
Privacy Preferences
v.3
PPC

Missing Device Message in Kiosk for macOS and Windows (16.0+)

Kiosk

What As a FileWave Administrator, you sometimes need a reliable method to signal that a device is no longer available for normal use. The “Missing Device” message in the Kiosk is designed precisely for this purpose. When a macOS or Windows client is flagged a...

FileWave Version
16.0.x
FileWave
Kiosk

Networking - Assign static IP Address for a FileWave Appliance

FileWave General Info

For the Linux based FileWave Server, Booster, or IVS if you cannot use the port https://server:10000 to change network setting please follow the instructions below: Debian Linux Changing the IP address in Debian 12 involves different steps compared to CentOS...

FileWave
Server
FileWave
IVS
FileWave
Boosters
Debian

FileWave Support Resources

Community Engagement

These are tools that you will use with Technical Support to troubleshoot issues and this page can be accessed via https://go.filewave.com/supportresources or https://supportresources.filewave.com. TeamViewer QuickSupport .      Port Tester v16       On W...

FileWave
Port Tester
FileWave Version
16.0.x

Client Monitor (16.0+)

FileWave Central / Anywhere

What The FileWave Client Monitor is a tool that provides administrators with real-time insights into device connectivity and status. It helps diagnose and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring seamless communication between clients and the FileWave server. Fil...

FileWave Version
16.0.x
FileWave
Client Monitor

Setting the Primary Colour, Name and Logo in Kiosk/App Portal (16.0+)

Kiosk

What This article provides step-by-step instructions for configuring the new Kiosk2 and App Portal introduced in FileWave 16.0, including how to set a primary colour, name, and logo for the App Portal / Kiosk on FileWave v16.0+. When/Why For brand consisten...

FileWave Version
16.0.x
FileWave Version
15.5.x
FileWave Version
15.3.x
FileWave
Kiosk

Windows Client Pre-Requisites

Evaluation Guide 2. Client Pre-Requisites

All you need to do to enroll a Windows Client is to deploy a customized FileWave Client MSI to your machines. We typically recommend using an existing tool capable of deploying a MSI such as Group Policy. This customized MSI can also be "baked" into a Window...

FileWave
Client
FileWave Version
16.0.x

Booster Deployment Planning

Boosters

Planning Scalability is largely determined by how many devices can be maintained simultaneously in a managed environment. A standalone FileWave Server can support a limited number of devices. Linux and macOS-based FileWave Servers can support between 1000-150...

FileWave
Boosters
Connections

Booster Monitor and Configuration Settings

Boosters Booster Setup

Booster Monitor When you first launch Booster Monitor, it will attempt to connect to the Booster at the default address of 127.0.0.1 with the assumption that you are running the monitor on the system you installed it on. You can change that address to any v...

FileWave
Boosters

Setting the Password on First Login to FileWave Appliances (15.5+)

FileWave General Info

What Starting from FileWave version 15.5.0, there have been important changes to the default login process and security features of the FileWave Appliance:  Disabled Root Login: The root user is now disabled from logging in directly to enhance security. N...

FileWave Version
15.5.x
FileWave
Server
FileWave
Boosters
FileWave
IVS

Imaging Issue After Upgrading FileWave and Using Self-Signed SSL Certificate

Network Imaging / IVS Troubleshooting Imaging

What You are experiencing difficulties imaging machines after upgrading your FileWave Server, IVS, and Clients while using a Self-Signed SSL Certificate. When/Why This step is necessary when using a Self-Signed SSL Certificate. Ensure to include this additi...

Certificates
FileWave
IVS

Importing FileWave Virtual Appliance - Hyper-V

FileWave General Info

FileWave's Hyper-V VMs are usually built using the latest version of Hyper-V, typically the same one that comes with the newest version of Windows Server. When importing the FileWave Server, IVS, or on older Windows OS'es, the Hyper-V Manager console may not b...

FileWave Version
15.5.x
FileWave
Server
FileWave
Boosters
FileWave
IVS
HyperV

FileWave Appliances on HyperV Gen 1 - EOL

End of Life Statements

As FileWave continues to develop our industry-leading multi-platform solution, our primary goal is to make it as simple, stable, and scalable as possible. We have been providing HyperV Generation 1 and Generation 2 images for a few versions to have overlap, bu...

EOL
FileWave Version
16.1.x
FileWave
Boosters
FileWave
IVS
FileWave
Server